The Grey Nomads - General

David&Paulene · David&Paulene

I found this new 2020 iDeal Oasis caravan advertised on Gumtree (https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/campbellfield/caravans/ideal-caravans-oasis-21-ctr-door/1254578112 ) which has most things that I require in an onroad van at an excellant price. I would like any feedback from other own...

JayDee · JayDee

Trip in a van ( TIAV) is videos on U Tube regarding Justin and Bec and their three young children who have spent over 4 years touring our great country. The kids are having a ball and getting a great education on OZ. I am guessing that due to the sponsors like ARB 4x4 and others they have over time set themsel...

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

After many years have just resurrected my Cobb Pro and purchased some new bits and pieces including a roasting rack to replace my original. Apart from 6 chicken legs taking 2 hrs to cook (but that's another story) the rack keeps jamming in the lid with the roast inside, fun to get out without loosing the...

Dave+Addy · Dave+Addy

Hi everyone, hoping someone here can help: If I go on an extended trip in Australia frequently staying at different addresses do I need to inform my insurance company about the change of address? Thanks in advance, Dave+Addy

Kipper · Kipper

Now even I think this is over the top! Someone close to me who I will not name was recently booked in Port Augusta driving south out of the town leaving the 60 kmh Zone and driving into the 80 kmh zone. She was slowly accelerating after the 60 kmh sign to reach the 80 kmh limit when a Police Officer stepped out...

msg · msg

Just reading on that other forum a list of things needing to be done before you leave. We have often discussed some of the pro's and con's with driving a motorhome as compared to towing a caravan. One of the things that I now see as a pro is :- No need to make a flask of tea or pack sandwiches to take in the tug...

yobarr · yobarr

As a retired interstate truckie,I am pleased to see that finally a common sense approach has been made to solving this ongoing problem.When you are driving a 63 ton B Double 1000km per day,it is important that rest breaks be taken,mainly to obey the rules set by people who never have driven a truck,but...

bowfish · bowfish

found the fuse no power to it

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

is the use of an electrical extension cord, with a waterproof connection housing, legal in a caravan park?

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Afternoon to all, Well its that time again for Old and Myself to cough up with Home/ Contents Insurance. Cough was an under statement. I nelly choked on my Wheaties. Well we do live in outer Sydney after all. Oh come on, so its full brick 4br, 2br, + pool and cave. We get a discount for 48 years with the same i...

Brobut · Brobut

Does anyone knows what companies, besides NRMA do roadside assist for breakdown/accident of 4wd/ and a van off 2wd track. NRMA have advise mainly only do recovery on 2wd roads? Makes it a bit hard if you like national parks, state forests and outback australia. Appreciate you input.

Brobut · Brobut

We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks

silverfox1964 · silverfox1964

I own a Winnie Bourke A, can I use draino, I've used the old bicarb and vinegar but still very slow drain. Thx

Ventura · Ventura

Hi all we want to do some semi off-road travelling,have solar and 210ah battery capacity,do we really need to be carrying a generator and petrol on these trips

gandk · gandk

Hi all. As title suggest, I am wondering if anyone has lately traveled on the road from Mt Coolon to the Burdekin Falls Dam and on to Ravenswood. I do have a 4WD and a full off-road 16' caravan. And if so any suggestion for camping spots on the way as I had heard that the camp ground at the Burdekin is closed....

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I am thinking of changing my drum brakes out on our duel wheel van (22ft) to Disc brakes, has anyone done this and was it a hassel.? I know I can call the suppliers etc, but just wanted some feed back first. Also any ideas on cost etc.. As I have said above the van is 22ft, so its quite heavy, although t...

gandk · gandk

Hi All Tried posting on the techie corner but it disappeared. Try again. I have 2 solar panels on top of my van that feed (i expect) into the CTEC in the boot (of the van) and through to the 2 x 120ah batteries. At times in shade I dont have enough going in so am wondering if it is possible to plug a solar blanke...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I'm hearing that Caravan Parks are getting quite busy, just wondering what it's like out there for those who can get around?

oldbloke · oldbloke

A few tips. I just get the email, not associated with them other wise. Has been done to death but may help a few newbies. https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/how-to-save-water-when-camping/

JayDee · JayDee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New 2020 iDeal Oasis Caravan (Preview) I found this new 2020 iDeal Oasis caravan advertised on Gumtree (https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/campbellfield/caravans/ideal-caravans-oasis-21-ctr-door/1254578112 ) which has most things that I require in an onroad van at an excellant price. I would like any feedback from other own...	David&Paulene	4	1964	02:44 PM Oct 15, 2020 by David&Paulene
	Trip in a van (on Utube.) (Preview) Trip in a van ( TIAV) is videos on U Tube regarding Justin and Bec and their three young children who have spent over 4 years touring our great country. The kids are having a ball and getting a great education on OZ. I am guessing that due to the sponsors like ARB 4x4 and others they have over time set themsel...	JayDee	6	1280	08:54 AM Oct 15, 2020 by mixo
	Cobb Roasting Rack (Preview) After many years have just resurrected my Cobb Pro and purchased some new bits and pieces including a roasting rack to replace my original. Apart from 6 chicken legs taking 2 hrs to cook (but that's another story) the rack keeps jamming in the lid with the roast inside, fun to get out without loosing the...	Pam_Chris	2	751	07:58 PM Oct 14, 2020 by Pam_Chris
	Informing insurance company when traveling? (Preview) Hi everyone, hoping someone here can help: If I go on an extended trip in Australia frequently staying at different addresses do I need to inform my insurance company about the change of address? Thanks in advance, Dave+Addy	Dave+Addy	7	1068	04:02 PM Oct 14, 2020 by Cuppa
	Speeding fine (Preview) Now even I think this is over the top! Someone close to me who I will not name was recently booked in Port Augusta driving south out of the town leaving the 60 kmh Zone and driving into the 80 kmh zone. She was slowly accelerating after the 60 kmh sign to reach the 80 kmh limit when a Police Officer stepped out...	Kipper	21	2549	08:21 AM Oct 13, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Procedures for leaving a campground (Preview) Just reading on that other forum a list of things needing to be done before you leave. We have often discussed some of the pro's and con's with driving a motorhome as compared to towing a caravan. One of the things that I now see as a pro is :- No need to make a flask of tea or pack sandwiches to take in the tug...	msg	21	2049	09:03 PM Oct 12, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas.. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) As a retired interstate truckie,I am pleased to see that finally a common sense approach has been made to solving this ongoing problem.When you are driving a 63 ton B Double 1000km per day,it is important that rest breaks be taken,mainly to obey the rules set by people who never have driven a truck,but...	yobarr	38	2820	10:15 AM Oct 12, 2020 by Rob Driver
	Thetford 402 system in jayco conquest motor home not flushing (Preview) found the fuse no power to it	bowfish	1	879	09:40 AM Oct 12, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Extension Cord ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) is the use of an electrical extension cord, with a waterproof connection housing, legal in a caravan park?	ConsumerMan	61	6199	06:16 PM Oct 10, 2020 by bgt
	If you Don't Ask You don't Receive (Preview) Afternoon to all, Well its that time again for Old and Myself to cough up with Home/ Contents Insurance. Cough was an under statement. I nelly choked on my Wheaties. Well we do live in outer Sydney after all. Oh come on, so its full brick 4br, 2br, + pool and cave. We get a discount for 48 years with the same i...	Old and Grey	5	1782	01:26 PM Oct 10, 2020 by Aussie1
	2020 Roadside Assist (Preview) Does anyone knows what companies, besides NRMA do roadside assist for breakdown/accident of 4wd/ and a van off 2wd track. NRMA have advise mainly only do recovery on 2wd roads? Makes it a bit hard if you like national parks, state forests and outback australia. Appreciate you input.	Brobut	6	2806	11:23 AM Oct 10, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	2020 Insurances covering fallen trees and branches, storm, fire, bushfire (Preview) We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks	Brobut	5	1293	10:47 AM Oct 9, 2020 by Meredith
	Blocked drain (Preview) I own a Winnie Bourke A, can I use draino, I've used the old bicarb and vinegar but still very slow drain. Thx	silverfox1964	9	1303	09:55 AM Oct 9, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Generators ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi all we want to do some semi off-road travelling,have solar and 210ah battery capacity,do we really need to be carrying a generator and petrol on these trips	Ventura	79	5344	08:27 PM Oct 8, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	ROAD FROM MT COOLON TO BURDEKIN FALLS DAM ???? (Preview) Hi all. As title suggest, I am wondering if anyone has lately traveled on the road from Mt Coolon to the Burdekin Falls Dam and on to Ravenswood. I do have a 4WD and a full off-road 16' caravan. And if so any suggestion for camping spots on the way as I had heard that the camp ground at the Burdekin is closed....	gandk	3	1877	12:35 PM Oct 8, 2020 by gandk
	Disc Brakes on van (Preview) Hi all, I am thinking of changing my drum brakes out on our duel wheel van (22ft) to Disc brakes, has anyone done this and was it a hassel.? I know I can call the suppliers etc, but just wanted some feed back first. Also any ideas on cost etc.. As I have said above the van is 22ft, so its quite heavy, although t...	Branchie	22	2135	08:03 PM Oct 7, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	SOLAR BLANKET INTO THE CARAVAN ANDERSON PLUG. (Preview) Hi All Tried posting on the techie corner but it disappeared. Try again. I have 2 solar panels on top of my van that feed (i expect) into the CTEC in the boot (of the van) and through to the 2 x 120ah batteries. At times in shade I dont have enough going in so am wondering if it is possible to plug a solar blanke...	gandk	10	2619	06:34 PM Oct 6, 2020 by gandk
	Caravan Parks filling up? (Preview) Hi All, I'm hearing that Caravan Parks are getting quite busy, just wondering what it's like out there for those who can get around?	vince56	19	2403	06:43 AM Oct 6, 2020 by vince56
	Water saving tips ( 1 2 ) (Preview) A few tips. I just get the email, not associated with them other wise. Has been done to death but may help a few newbies. https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/how-to-save-water-when-camping/	oldbloke	32	2939	11:31 PM Oct 5, 2020 by oldbloke
	Co-vid19 (Preview)	JayDee	3	1088	05:39 PM Oct 5, 2020 by JayDee
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