The Grey Nomads - General

bobkat · bobkat

Hi Our van is stored out in the open A lid have covers on special this weekend is it good to cover a van or does it sweat and cre a 're mould? Are these covers easy enough to put on the van by 1 person? Also we have solar panels on the roof so the batteries are not going to stay charged I would assume. We also hav...

shanem · shanem

hey chappies, I have been told that I should not grease my level rider bars as that simply collects dirt. also told not to grease the towball cup. opinions please would be welcome especially if authoritative - that is, supported by logic or other convincing stuff, not only what you think or do. be safe o...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Theft of all items in your campsite including your caravan. I use a hitch lock, cant drill it, cant cut it, had one for years. What do you use? Also items under your annex. And I've noticed the routine of MH owners that place chairs folded up on their site when they need to exit the caravan park. That stop...

Wizardofoz · Wizardofoz

This is probably a dumb question on my part but, My caravan hasn't been used for 15 months and requires re-registering, it is currently registered but is due shortly and this year is the 1st year that it requires an inspection. Do I have to take it to a Service Centre or just a qualified mechanic...it is 2...

mgtlat · mgtlat

The good wife and I are finally retiring this April and we are 'virgin' caravaners! We are looking for a 19 to 20 ft Van and wondering if you good people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. We are from Perth but like the look of these vans as they seem quality built. ...

Preston · Preston

Just wondering if anyone has any experience towing a 3030 GVM van Jayco silver line with a late model Isuzu d max 3 L diesel dual cab Ute? Is this vehicle a reasonable towing vehicle or Will it be hard work? -- Edited by Preston on Wednesday 5th of February 2020 02:18:25 PM

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

2 years ago we looked at Jurgens Lunagazer, and crossed it off the list for whatever reasons, however we are looking again. It seems the company has made some changes to the design and engineering, so its back on our list. Anyone with a Jurgens want to give me some feedback?

JayDee · JayDee

Yesterday I jacked up our dual wheel caravan and then rotated the tyres about a half turn. Reason .... Van has been sitting for 7 months and mostly like will be still standing in the yard for a further 4 months. My thinking is that the tyres may/ could develop a flat spot and would therefore show same when d...

erad · erad

As many of you are aware, the ridiculously high tolls on the M2 and M7 tollways were increased in October last year. At the same time, they changed the rules so that any vehicle over 2.8 m high or 12.5 m long was classified the same as a B Double ie commercial. Therefore the tolls for the average modern car...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Just come back from 5 weeks in Tassie .. amazed at the amount of sites that state self contained vehicles only ... and is never the case always a group of non self contained vehicles at these sites .. Latrobe being one of the worst with back packers leaving a mess .. $10 fee close to shops but never regulate...

Bobdown · Bobdown

South-West WA warning............the gum trees are in blossom and so are the March flies. It's hard not to whack them on your leg etc, but doing so attracts more Marchies to the spot where the squashed one was. Wave them away if possible, the buggers bite hard. Cheers Bob -- Edited by Bobdown on Monda...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi, I have heard that if you fit a vent at the front of the van it will pressurise the van helping to prevent the ingress of dust on dirt roads. I dont intend driving on a lot of dusty roads but am wondering if the vent that is fitted would do the job for the odd occassion. I have no idea who makes these vents. Th...

christop · christop

hi fellow travellers checking on ball park figure to pay for new injectors for bus 1992 coaster thanks cheers

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

No ute, I don't like utes, they're OK on a farm but not for me. So, after much consideration I've narrowed it down to: Holden Trailblazer Holden Colorado 7 As far as I can see the Trailblazer is an update to the Col7 - both have the same engine and gearbox (updates aside) and tow limits and sort of look the sa...

Marius · Marius

Hi All, Just looking for some advice- Im thinking of buying a new caravan- what percentage discount can you expect from the dealership when buying for cash. thank you

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

G'day all. I have just returned from my first trip in my new Retreat caravan and can report that almost everything related to using the Thetford toilet for one's and two's went very smoothly. On advice received from this site, I added an additional quantity of Napisan to the toilet and can verify fro...

Smith · Smith

Given the general increase of global temperatures and the imminent desertification of Australia I am considering changing my 3way fridge , which runs really hot when the temp is high, for a compressor fridge. Also I am not really comfortable with the constant use of gas in an enclosed , though vented...

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

What is the best way to get important documents printed and or scanned when you are away from home ? For example, purchase contracts and similar documents that need to be signed and sent back?

yobarr · yobarr

While I was busy today,with my bathroom scales,checking my towball weight,another caravanner approached and asked what I was doing.Despite me giving him a detailed explanation of the process,he was completely lost,and said "I tow a 2 tonne van.....what should my towball weight be?". Because I h...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

my question is about towing in 6th gear, sometimes called overdrive. My vehicle is a 6 speed auto transmission Holden Trailblazer with 3000Kg capacity, towing a 2000Kg ATM caravan. As you can imagine the vehicle tows easily and effortlessly and is quite happy to automatically slip into 6th gear or...

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	Caravan covers (Preview) Hi Our van is stored out in the open A lid have covers on special this weekend is it good to cover a van or does it sweat and cre a 're mould? Are these covers easy enough to put on the van by 1 person? Also we have solar panels on the roof so the batteries are not going to stay charged I would assume. We also hav...	bobkat	5	1671	11:07 AM Feb 8, 2020 by Cupie
	to grease or not to grease level riders / weight distribution hitches (Preview) hey chappies, I have been told that I should not grease my level rider bars as that simply collects dirt. also told not to grease the towball cup. opinions please would be welcome especially if authoritative - that is, supported by logic or other convincing stuff, not only what you think or do. be safe o...	shanem	14	1912	11:03 AM Feb 8, 2020 by Greg 1
	How do you prevent theft? (Preview) Theft of all items in your campsite including your caravan. I use a hitch lock, cant drill it, cant cut it, had one for years. What do you use? Also items under your annex. And I've noticed the routine of MH owners that place chairs folded up on their site when they need to exit the caravan park. That stop...	Eaglemax	19	3524	09:07 AM Feb 8, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Registering a caravan? (Preview) This is probably a dumb question on my part but, My caravan hasn't been used for 15 months and requires re-registering, it is currently registered but is due shortly and this year is the 1st year that it requires an inspection. Do I have to take it to a Service Centre or just a qualified mechanic...it is 2...	Wizardofoz	10	1605	10:12 PM Feb 7, 2020 by Hylife
	SALUTE Caravans (Preview) The good wife and I are finally retiring this April and we are 'virgin' caravaners! We are looking for a 19 to 20 ft Van and wondering if you good people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. We are from Perth but like the look of these vans as they seem quality built. ...	mgtlat	11	2981	08:16 PM Feb 6, 2020 by MickandJacki
	Isuzu D max towing Jayco silver line (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has any experience towing a 3030 GVM van Jayco silver line with a late model Isuzu d max 3 L diesel dual cab Ute? Is this vehicle a reasonable towing vehicle or Will it be hard work? -- Edited by Preston on Wednesday 5th of February 2020 02:18:25 PM	Preston	19	3333	12:15 PM Feb 6, 2020 by sandgrooper1
	Jurgens (Preview) 2 years ago we looked at Jurgens Lunagazer, and crossed it off the list for whatever reasons, however we are looking again. It seems the company has made some changes to the design and engineering, so its back on our list. Anyone with a Jurgens want to give me some feedback?	Rip and Rosie	7	2225	06:39 PM Feb 5, 2020 by Greg 1
	Caravan Standing for 6 months (Preview) Yesterday I jacked up our dual wheel caravan and then rotated the tyres about a half turn. Reason .... Van has been sitting for 7 months and mostly like will be still standing in the yard for a further 4 months. My thinking is that the tyres may/ could develop a flat spot and would therefore show same when d...	JayDee	6	1705	02:20 PM Feb 5, 2020 by Cupie
	Sydney M2 & M7 Tolls (Preview) As many of you are aware, the ridiculously high tolls on the M2 and M7 tollways were increased in October last year. At the same time, they changed the rules so that any vehicle over 2.8 m high or 12.5 m long was classified the same as a B Double ie commercial. Therefore the tolls for the average modern car...	erad	3	2597	12:00 AM Feb 5, 2020 by Cupie
	self contained vehicles (Preview) Just come back from 5 weeks in Tassie .. amazed at the amount of sites that state self contained vehicles only ... and is never the case always a group of non self contained vehicles at these sites .. Latrobe being one of the worst with back packers leaving a mess .. $10 fee close to shops but never regulate...	goldenyears	21	2334	08:36 PM Feb 4, 2020 by Ozzie_Traveller
	March Fly Season (Preview) South-West WA warning............the gum trees are in blossom and so are the March flies. It's hard not to whack them on your leg etc, but doing so attracts more Marchies to the spot where the squashed one was. Wave them away if possible, the buggers bite hard. Cheers Bob -- Edited by Bobdown on Monda...	Bobdown	21	3726	05:29 PM Feb 4, 2020 by shanem
	Vent to pressurise van to reduce dust (Preview) Hi, I have heard that if you fit a vent at the front of the van it will pressurise the van helping to prevent the ingress of dust on dirt roads. I dont intend driving on a lot of dusty roads but am wondering if the vent that is fitted would do the job for the odd occassion. I have no idea who makes these vents. Th...	oldbloke	17	16432	06:12 PM Feb 2, 2020 by elliemike
	toyota coaster fuel injectors replace (Preview) hi fellow travellers checking on ball park figure to pay for new injectors for bus 1992 coaster thanks cheers	christop	3	1668	10:32 AM Feb 2, 2020 by vince56
	What tow car? We're getting there :) (Preview) No ute, I don't like utes, they're OK on a farm but not for me. So, after much consideration I've narrowed it down to: Holden Trailblazer Holden Colorado 7 As far as I can see the Trailblazer is an update to the Col7 - both have the same engine and gearbox (updates aside) and tow limits and sort of look the sa...	Mike Harding	17	3018	10:18 AM Feb 2, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Discount on purchasing a new caravan (Preview) Hi All, Just looking for some advice- Im thinking of buying a new caravan- what percentage discount can you expect from the dealership when buying for cash. thank you	Marius	16	1869	09:47 PM Feb 1, 2020 by TheHeaths
	Report from my first trip in my Retreat caravan (Preview) G'day all. I have just returned from my first trip in my new Retreat caravan and can report that almost everything related to using the Thetford toilet for one's and two's went very smoothly. On advice received from this site, I added an additional quantity of Napisan to the toilet and can verify fro...	Pradokakadudavid	15	4732	11:02 PM Jan 31, 2020 by Hylife
	12v drawer fridges (Preview) Given the general increase of global temperatures and the imminent desertification of Australia I am considering changing my 3way fridge , which runs really hot when the temp is high, for a compressor fridge. Also I am not really comfortable with the constant use of gas in an enclosed , though vented...	Smith	9	1783	09:48 PM Jan 31, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	How to print docs when mobile? (Preview) What is the best way to get important documents printed and or scanned when you are away from home ? For example, purchase contracts and similar documents that need to be signed and sent back?	Gavinwr27	19	2426	08:37 PM Jan 31, 2020 by 2trout
	Weights and Insurance? No idea mate.... (Preview) While I was busy today,with my bathroom scales,checking my towball weight,another caravanner approached and asked what I was doing.Despite me giving him a detailed explanation of the process,he was completely lost,and said "I tow a 2 tonne van.....what should my towball weight be?". Because I h...	yobarr	25	2020	06:47 PM Jan 31, 2020 by shanem
	Overdrive (Preview) my question is about towing in 6th gear, sometimes called overdrive. My vehicle is a 6 speed auto transmission Holden Trailblazer with 3000Kg capacity, towing a 2000Kg ATM caravan. As you can imagine the vehicle tows easily and effortlessly and is quite happy to automatically slip into 6th gear or...	ConsumerMan	15	3092	04:42 PM Jan 31, 2020 by cjt55
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