The Grey Nomads - General

LUCKY LOZ · LUCKY LOZ

Hi, everyone, just wondering if you can help with a question? When our caravan is parked at home in the ready to go mode( which could be several weeks) should we be running our compressor fridge etc. from the lithium battery and solar array or is this using the battery life and we should have the van plugg...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

has anyone got or know anyone who has one of these I am thinking of investing in one as I feel I could also use it when at home also as our phone service here is marginal too http://www.rvwifi.com.au/ Woody

beaul · beaul

Is the Grey nomad concept becoming too popular

iana · iana

Finding a park in Mittagong NSW, I spied a campervan ---- parked right across the entrance of the fire station. Red sign saying no parking, they couldn't read! Spoke to the persons in a nearby coffee shop, and they said if there is a fire, the engine just bulldozers the vehicle away. They moved the moto...

LUCKY LOZ · LUCKY LOZ

Hi, everyone, just wondering if you can help with a question? When our caravan is parked at home in the ready to go mode( which could be several weeks) should we be running our compressor fridge etc. from the lithium battery and solar array or is this using the battery life and we should have the van plugg...

Rasty · Rasty

Hi All, i have a 2018 Dmax pulling a Kingdom Kensington 1860 T, for the next longer trip Im thinking of changing to a 2nd hand Cruiser, Thoughts are, 1st Dmax (2014) cracked head at 70000km ,fully serviced above and beyond. The failure is always in the back of my mind,yes I did but another one.Fuel econo...

AusQld · AusQld

Just posted in wrong forum, please advise how to delete or move to right forum. Regards Wayne.

JayDee · JayDee

Yes the future is coming our way and we will benefit from same, just like most inventions. I have edited this article as it is also referring the sharemarket, and do not like to give advice on the market. But it is coming .... believe it or not... No it is already here in China. Jay&Dee If you haven't vi...

Santa · Santa

I'm sure this has been posted in the past, couldn't resist putting it up again, brings a smile to yer dial.

yobarr · yobarr

Must say that I'm surprised that there has been no comment on yesterdays Bruce Highway incident, where a Hilux was flipped into a ditch when the camper trailer it was towing developed a sway,taking both vehicles off the road.Following car had dash cam,and all was on channel 7 news.Cheers

mezza56 · mezza56

Recently we parked the van up for a few days and ended up away for two weeks . Coming back to a smelly van. Long story short fridge stopped working , everything went off including chicken fillets and mince . Some blood leaked out . Have cleaned the fridge but smell still persists any tips , we put carb soda i...

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

Hi Nomads, We are slowly tidying up our home and getting rid of a lot of old stuff. I am wondering is there an app or program I could use where I may scan our old photos from the shoeboxes and store them digitally. Has anyone done this with there cherished old pics? Regards Angie

Knight · Knight

"Over 75 per cent of road users support an electric vehicle usage fee, a survey by the Australian Automobile Association has found.The fuel excise earns the government $18 billion a year, but electric vehicle owners arent contributing.Automobile Association of Australia Managing Director Mic...

howpar · howpar

Hi All I am upgrading our TV antenna to a Directional antenna which I want to mount on top of the Caravan. Has anyone any suggestions? there appears to be many on the market ranging from around $50 to $300.I was looking at the GME AE 3000 Digital TV Antenna at $219 or the Milenco Digital at around $300.An...

Frogman · Frogman

OK OK OK now you're going to say "For $#@^ sake, when is he going to make up his mind? I'm still waiting for my redundancy payout. Now that's a good thing because it means I'm still on a salary but waiting a bit longer to travel. Has anybody got any feedback on the Pajero Sport? As opposed to the MUX? R...

llochris · llochris

Witch is the best Automatic Satelitte dish we have a Vast & have taken it to Mackay from Narrabri & Twice & its not working again

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

We have been in Broken Hill for the last 4 days and had the intention of travelling to Mildura via the Silver City Highway tomorrow. Unfortunately we have been advised that the road has been closed in both directions (since yesterday) and the NSW RTA are now telling motorists to take a 9 hr detour and go v...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Want to properly dust seal under the van, like around wheel arches etc. What are the recommendations of sealants to use please. Joe. Edit: Also, what is recommended for proper cleaning prior to using a sealant to ensure good adhesion. Joe -- Edited by Farmhat on Saturday 26th of October 2019 01:34:2...

ian72 · ian72

A friend told me that when his tug broke down the tow company put the car on the tray & towed his caravan. I am considering getting a fifthy & wondered if tow companies had a way of hooking up the van if my tug breaks down. Has anyone had or knows someone that had this experience? -- Edited by ian72 on...

headmont · headmont

can anybody tell me about the front suspension on a longreach please. Im thinking of purchasing one and Ive been told you need to upgrade the suspension as it rid s a bit rough. And if anyone knows the cost to do it

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	Caravan parked at home 240v or solar? (Preview) Hi, everyone, just wondering if you can help with a question? When our caravan is parked at home in the ready to go mode( which could be several weeks) should we be running our compressor fridge etc. from the lithium battery and solar array or is this using the battery life and we should have the van plugg...	LUCKY LOZ	9	1158	07:27 AM Nov 6, 2019 by AusQld
	RV WiFi (Preview) has anyone got or know anyone who has one of these I am thinking of investing in one as I feel I could also use it when at home also as our phone service here is marginal too http://www.rvwifi.com.au/ Woody	Woody n Sue	19	3859	11:30 AM Nov 5, 2019 by Bruce Mc
	too popular (Preview) Is the Grey nomad concept becoming too popular	beaul	15	1968	02:08 AM Nov 5, 2019 by dabbler
	Stupid Grey Nomads. (Preview) Finding a park in Mittagong NSW, I spied a campervan ---- parked right across the entrance of the fire station. Red sign saying no parking, they couldn't read! Spoke to the persons in a nearby coffee shop, and they said if there is a fire, the engine just bulldozers the vehicle away. They moved the moto...	iana	6	2056	05:12 PM Nov 4, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Caravan parked at home 240v or solar? (Preview) Hi, everyone, just wondering if you can help with a question? When our caravan is parked at home in the ready to go mode( which could be several weeks) should we be running our compressor fridge etc. from the lithium battery and solar array or is this using the battery life and we should have the van plugg...	LUCKY LOZ	4	1040	04:05 PM Nov 4, 2019 by dieseltojo
	LC versus Dmax. (Preview) Hi All, i have a 2018 Dmax pulling a Kingdom Kensington 1860 T, for the next longer trip Im thinking of changing to a 2nd hand Cruiser, Thoughts are, 1st Dmax (2014) cracked head at 70000km ,fully serviced above and beyond. The failure is always in the back of my mind,yes I did but another one.Fuel econo...	Rasty	28	2546	12:37 PM Nov 4, 2019 by sandgrooper1
	How to delete or move post to different forum. (Preview) Just posted in wrong forum, please advise how to delete or move to right forum. Regards Wayne.	AusQld	1	965	08:43 AM Nov 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	The future is NOW and it is coming our way (Preview) Yes the future is coming our way and we will benefit from same, just like most inventions. I have edited this article as it is also referring the sharemarket, and do not like to give advice on the market. But it is coming .... believe it or not... No it is already here in China. Jay&Dee If you haven't vi...	JayDee	9	1845	04:20 PM Nov 2, 2019 by Valkie
	Old Farts in Caravan Parks. (Preview) I'm sure this has been posted in the past, couldn't resist putting it up again, brings a smile to yer dial.	Santa	3	1709	09:04 AM Nov 2, 2019 by Dougwe
	Another "Accident" (Preview) Must say that I'm surprised that there has been no comment on yesterdays Bruce Highway incident, where a Hilux was flipped into a ditch when the camper trailer it was towing developed a sway,taking both vehicles off the road.Following car had dash cam,and all was on channel 7 news.Cheers	yobarr	10	5870	12:49 AM Nov 2, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Stinky fridge (Preview) Recently we parked the van up for a few days and ended up away for two weeks . Coming back to a smelly van. Long story short fridge stopped working , everything went off including chicken fillets and mince . Some blood leaked out . Have cleaned the fridge but smell still persists any tips , we put carb soda i...	mezza56	12	1463	02:31 PM Nov 1, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Old Photos (Preview) Hi Nomads, We are slowly tidying up our home and getting rid of a lot of old stuff. I am wondering is there an app or program I could use where I may scan our old photos from the shoeboxes and store them digitally. Has anyone done this with there cherished old pics? Regards Angie	Rob Driver	17	1130	11:35 AM Nov 1, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	EV ROAD TAX (Preview) "Over 75 per cent of road users support an electric vehicle usage fee, a survey by the Australian Automobile Association has found.The fuel excise earns the government $18 billion a year, but electric vehicle owners arent contributing.Automobile Association of Australia Managing Director Mic...	Knight	20	1542	03:18 PM Oct 31, 2019 by dabbler
	Caravan TV Antenna (Preview) Hi All I am upgrading our TV antenna to a Directional antenna which I want to mount on top of the Caravan. Has anyone any suggestions? there appears to be many on the market ranging from around $50 to $300.I was looking at the GME AE 3000 Digital TV Antenna at $219 or the Milenco Digital at around $300.An...	howpar	6	1513	09:32 PM Oct 30, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Newbie advice - what car to buy Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (Preview) OK OK OK now you're going to say "For $#@^ sake, when is he going to make up his mind? I'm still waiting for my redundancy payout. Now that's a good thing because it means I'm still on a salary but waiting a bit longer to travel. Has anybody got any feedback on the Pajero Sport? As opposed to the MUX? R...	Frogman	18	1618	05:14 PM Oct 30, 2019 by yobarr
	Witch Automatic Satelite Dish (Preview) Witch is the best Automatic Satelitte dish we have a Vast & have taken it to Mackay from Narrabri & Twice & its not working again	llochris	10	1226	07:00 AM Oct 30, 2019 by Wizardofoz
	Silver City Highway (Preview) We have been in Broken Hill for the last 4 days and had the intention of travelling to Mildura via the Silver City Highway tomorrow. Unfortunately we have been advised that the road has been closed in both directions (since yesterday) and the NSW RTA are now telling motorists to take a 9 hr detour and go v...	The Belmont Bear	19	2131	06:22 PM Oct 29, 2019 by BW
	Sealing joints. (Preview) Want to properly dust seal under the van, like around wheel arches etc. What are the recommendations of sealants to use please. Joe. Edit: Also, what is recommended for proper cleaning prior to using a sealant to ensure good adhesion. Joe -- Edited by Farmhat on Saturday 26th of October 2019 01:34:2...	Farmhat	9	1319	03:38 PM Oct 29, 2019 by blaze
	Recovering Fifth Wheeler when the tug breaks down. (Preview) A friend told me that when his tug broke down the tow company put the car on the tray & towed his caravan. I am considering getting a fifthy & wondered if tow companies had a way of hooking up the van if my tug breaks down. Has anyone had or knows someone that had this experience? -- Edited by ian72 on...	ian72	9	1627	10:51 PM Oct 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Avida longrech (Preview) can anybody tell me about the front suspension on a longreach please. Im thinking of purchasing one and Ive been told you need to upgrade the suspension as it rid s a bit rough. And if anyone knows the cost to do it	headmont	5	1321	10:42 PM Oct 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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