The Grey Nomads - General

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hi everyone, I don't think that I've found a spare part! When I opened the toilet door to empty our cassette recently, I found a small spring (30mm long end to end) that has hooks at 90 degrees to one another. There is no reference to it in the manual & a friend also had a look but could not offer any adv...

KevnSuzanne · KevnSuzanne

Hi we are thinking about adding a rear door bag awning to our 14 foot Windsor. Does anyone have any experience with what they are like? We would like to fly/mozzie proof the awning as well . Cheers!

Bobdown · Bobdown

Should the door on a van have the handle on the left or right? My understanding is that if the door was not shut properly, a RHS handle door would blow back when travelling, whereas a LHS handle door would blow open if not shut properly. Some forward opening door interfere with the front window. Just ask...

blaze · blaze

just started tinting the windows in the coaster today, spend the morning removing curtains, pelmets and fancy work around the windows. Only got tint on 3 of the 6 sets on the rhs. Hoping to do the rear and other 3 sets on the rhs tomorrow. Then reassemble all that was removed on rhs. Then the lhs. That is o...

TOBY · TOBY

does anyone have a general route to mackay with a caravan/ free camping on the way

glorgeo · glorgeo

We are looking at heading to WA via King Ash Bay then across to Broome and down the west coast from the beginning of March, Is this a suitable time , we plan to take approx. 3 months and be back in Iluka by the end of May.

oldbloke · oldbloke

I have one of these. Probably never used. This should improve my connectability in van and home. (We only use mobiles for internet) because of where we live often speeds are slow. Would i be able to use an aldi data card in this? Or even a mobile card with data? This is not about who provides the best serv...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Another thread mentioned staying clear of places during school holidays so I thought I'd create a file to keep on my computer/phone. I've combined the states where possible to keep things simple: NSW, ACT, WA, SA & TAS Term 1 - 10 April - 26 April 2020 Term 2 - 4 July - 19 July 2020 Term 3 - 26 September -...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi. Has anyone done a tour, say 3 nights 4 days tour of uluru? Kings canyon, olgas and base walk uluru. Fly in, fly out. Do u need to do a tour or can you hire a car. Rellies biting at the bit to go. -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 17th of February 2020 12:37:12 PM

Baggy Bums · Baggy Bums

Were thinking of getting the WiTi system for our van. Does anyone use it? Thoughts? Did you fit it yourself? If not, who did?

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Has anyone purchased the new Oyster V sat tv system? Any feedback or is it too early?

Possum3 · Possum3

The challenge to make WA roads safe is always on-going and the latest step is that under the new legislation from July 1st, drivers will have to pay $1,000 and receive 4 demerit points for using their mobile phone. The WA Government has announced tough new, two-tiered penalties for drivers caught usi...

Possum3 · Possum3

A message for anyone who tows a boat or caravan. SA Police have received several reports indicating split pins (also known as R Pins) have been removed from hitch pins which secure a tow bar to a vehicle (trailer ball mount). The owners were not aware the split pins had been removed until they attempted...

beaul · beaul

for those difficult situations, would you prefer tire chains or a winch

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...

Scenicview · Scenicview

we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

Anyone having problems with this Wiki app ?. It is not opening on my current location, instead it opens on a world map and I have to zoom right in to show service stations nearby. All other apps like WikiCamps and Google maps etc are working fine with location services. Regards Des Edit...... maybe some...

keiron · keiron

Hi, I have just returned from a short trip Sydney - Western Vic - Eastern SA and return, driving my 4.8 litre Patrol (petrol) towing the Jayco Starcraft (2.5 tonne). I experienced a serious feeling of in-adequacy when climbing hills, as some of those "little" turbo uses flashed past dragging their 2....

blaze · blaze

me, the boss and 2 dogs. first night we spent in an old mining town that has all the infrastructure removed but still has curb and gutting and lawns maintained by the wildlife. We were the only campers in the area, just magic. Second night was sorta central tassie with 18 other campers. 80% of them where y...

Ger08 · Ger08

Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thetford Toilet C402 (Preview) Hi everyone, I don't think that I've found a spare part! When I opened the toilet door to empty our cassette recently, I found a small spring (30mm long end to end) that has hooks at 90 degrees to one another. There is no reference to it in the manual & a friend also had a look but could not offer any adv...	Warren-Pat_01	4	1274	07:36 PM Feb 26, 2020 by vince56
	Rear caravan door awning (Preview) Hi we are thinking about adding a rear door bag awning to our 14 foot Windsor. Does anyone have any experience with what they are like? We would like to fly/mozzie proof the awning as well . Cheers!	KevnSuzanne	2	996	08:44 PM Feb 24, 2020 by KevnSuzanne
	Forward or Rear facing door? (Preview) Should the door on a van have the handle on the left or right? My understanding is that if the door was not shut properly, a RHS handle door would blow back when travelling, whereas a LHS handle door would blow open if not shut properly. Some forward opening door interfere with the front window. Just ask...	Bobdown	5	1388	10:11 AM Feb 24, 2020 by StewG
	window tint (Preview) just started tinting the windows in the coaster today, spend the morning removing curtains, pelmets and fancy work around the windows. Only got tint on 3 of the 6 sets on the rhs. Hoping to do the rear and other 3 sets on the rhs tomorrow. Then reassemble all that was removed on rhs. Then the lhs. That is o...	blaze	3	1607	09:39 PM Feb 23, 2020 by Dougwe
	travelling sydney to mackay (Preview) does anyone have a general route to mackay with a caravan/ free camping on the way	TOBY	5	1227	08:49 PM Feb 23, 2020 by blissonwheels
	WA (Preview) We are looking at heading to WA via King Ash Bay then across to Broome and down the west coast from the beginning of March, Is this a suitable time , we plan to take approx. 3 months and be back in Iluka by the end of May.	glorgeo	11	1884	08:28 PM Feb 22, 2020 by Moonraker
	Telstra wi-fi ultimate 4g ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have one of these. Probably never used. This should improve my connectability in van and home. (We only use mobiles for internet) because of where we live often speeds are slow. Would i be able to use an aldi data card in this? Or even a mobile card with data? This is not about who provides the best serv...	oldbloke	37	4659	09:45 PM Feb 21, 2020 by oldbloke
	School holiday dates for all Oz for 2020 (Preview) Another thread mentioned staying clear of places during school holidays so I thought I'd create a file to keep on my computer/phone. I've combined the states where possible to keep things simple: NSW, ACT, WA, SA & TAS Term 1 - 10 April - 26 April 2020 Term 2 - 4 July - 19 July 2020 Term 3 - 26 September -...	Mike Harding	7	1263	05:36 PM Feb 21, 2020 by dieseltojo
	Tour uluru (Preview) Hi. Has anyone done a tour, say 3 nights 4 days tour of uluru? Kings canyon, olgas and base walk uluru. Fly in, fly out. Do u need to do a tour or can you hire a car. Rellies biting at the bit to go. -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 17th of February 2020 12:37:12 PM	the rocket	15	2710	04:22 PM Feb 21, 2020 by dogbox
	WiTi -anyone using it? (Preview) Were thinking of getting the WiTi system for our van. Does anyone use it? Thoughts? Did you fit it yourself? If not, who did?	Baggy Bums	7	1736	08:09 AM Feb 21, 2020 by Delta18
	Oyster v (Preview) Has anyone purchased the new Oyster V sat tv system? Any feedback or is it too early?	Bas + Eve	4	1755	12:01 PM Feb 20, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	WA raise mobile phone fines while driving up to $1,000 as of July 1st. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The challenge to make WA roads safe is always on-going and the latest step is that under the new legislation from July 1st, drivers will have to pay $1,000 and receive 4 demerit points for using their mobile phone. The WA Government has announced tough new, two-tiered penalties for drivers caught usi...	Possum3	33	7846	10:57 AM Feb 19, 2020 by Possum3
	SAPOL message (Preview) A message for anyone who tows a boat or caravan. SA Police have received several reports indicating split pins (also known as R Pins) have been removed from hitch pins which secure a tow bar to a vehicle (trailer ball mount). The owners were not aware the split pins had been removed until they attempted...	Possum3	4	1667	09:38 AM Feb 19, 2020 by Santa
	difficult situations (Preview) for those difficult situations, would you prefer tire chains or a winch	beaul	18	2173	03:35 PM Feb 18, 2020 by dieseltojo
	Buying a vehicle at auctions - follow up to "Which tow car should I buy?" (Preview) A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...	Mike Harding	25	3915	02:25 PM Feb 18, 2020 by landy
	Looking at getting an annexe (Preview) we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know	Scenicview	18	2359	08:30 PM Feb 17, 2020 by Gundog
	FuelMap Australia problem. (Preview) Anyone having problems with this Wiki app ?. It is not opening on my current location, instead it opens on a world map and I have to zoom right in to show service stations nearby. All other apps like WikiCamps and Google maps etc are working fine with location services. Regards Des Edit...... maybe some...	Des and Jane	12	2564	03:47 PM Feb 17, 2020 by Greg 1
	Range Rover Sports ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I have just returned from a short trip Sydney - Western Vic - Eastern SA and return, driving my 4.8 litre Patrol (petrol) towing the Jayco Starcraft (2.5 tonne). I experienced a serious feeling of in-adequacy when climbing hills, as some of those "little" turbo uses flashed past dragging their 2....	keiron	40	2618	11:09 PM Feb 16, 2020 by Mamil
	couple nights away (Preview) me, the boss and 2 dogs. first night we spent in an old mining town that has all the infrastructure removed but still has curb and gutting and lawns maintained by the wildlife. We were the only campers in the area, just magic. Second night was sorta central tassie with 18 other campers. 80% of them where y...	blaze	4	2146	07:57 PM Feb 15, 2020 by Eaglemax
	Spot Gen 3 Tracker (Preview) Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.	Ger08	4	1839	07:32 AM Feb 14, 2020 by Ger08
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