The Grey Nomads - General

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

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

A few days ago I saw a Face Book market place advert for batteries suitable for our van. I got 3 x 100 amp/hr for $220 to replace the two we have been using. I took the bathroom scales and my ubeaut battery tester. They weigh 31.7kg and show up as 100% good batteries. The two old batteries are showing 13% and 6...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi guy, have any of you got an Outboard Motor Carrier that you are no longer using, I am looking at purchasing one to fit onto my van..

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

https://www.facebook.com/100453416678768/posts/2648157818574969?sfns=mo

shane49 · shane49

Hi all, we're looking at getting into Motorhoming, but budget wise we are limited to refurbished ex rental units in the 50-70k $$ range. I'm looking for advice from those who have "been there, done that" on what is the best, most reliable engine options to go with. From what I have found so far, there ar...

Patrolguy · Patrolguy

Hi All, I am looking at purchasing a new van to do the Big Lap next year approx 40K, the vans i have in mind are NewGen, Cedar, Billabong & Condor Any thoughts Cheers David

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-24/outback-barcaldine-motorhome-guinness-world-record/11635758

Heeler · Heeler

I've heard that the Sprinter is a difficult one to locate mechanics in the country areas here in Australia and that a Ford Transit would be the better choice. I've also heard that the Sprinter is very expensive when facing any repairs. Who has learned information on what might be a good choice of simila...

bgt · bgt

I'm looking for some suggestions on how to listen to music while camped. I don't want anything that draws power from the chassis or house batteries. ie it has to have it's own rechargeable battery. I want to load my own music on to it. ie is not a radio. We just like to sit and read at night with music play...

Smith · Smith

I have a cracked glass window on my drift away little robin mini. I believe the glass can be replaced but I need to remove the ' Blade ' from the window. It is a wind out window and I cannot remove the blade without disconnecting the winder arms. The only way I can see to do this would be to drill out the middle r...

BW · BW

Do any of you work now and then on the aged pension ? how much trouble is it ? and are you likely to be left short, especially using MyGov website.

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	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	1867	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	1322	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	1661	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	1813	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	1958	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	1376	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	2819	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	1617	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	1868	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	1487	10:42 PM Oct 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hope I got a bargain.. (Preview) A few days ago I saw a Face Book market place advert for batteries suitable for our van. I got 3 x 100 amp/hr for $220 to replace the two we have been using. I took the bathroom scales and my ubeaut battery tester. They weigh 31.7kg and show up as 100% good batteries. The two old batteries are showing 13% and 6...	aussie_paul	11	1938	05:56 PM Oct 28, 2019 by Dick0
	Wanted Outboard Motor Carrier (Preview) Hi guy, have any of you got an Outboard Motor Carrier that you are no longer using, I am looking at purchasing one to fit onto my van..	Branchie	2	1046	09:00 AM Oct 28, 2019 by Branchie
	Caravan weights interesting numbers (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/100453416678768/posts/2648157818574969?sfns=mo	Woody n Sue	0	1286	06:51 PM Oct 27, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Seeking advice on best motorhome engine options ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, we're looking at getting into Motorhoming, but budget wise we are limited to refurbished ex rental units in the 50-70k $$ range. I'm looking for advice from those who have "been there, done that" on what is the best, most reliable engine options to go with. From what I have found so far, there ar...	shane49	31	8445	10:50 AM Oct 27, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	New Van (Preview) Hi All, I am looking at purchasing a new van to do the Big Lap next year approx 40K, the vans i have in mind are NewGen, Cedar, Billabong & Condor Any thoughts Cheers David	Patrolguy	3	1669	10:14 AM Oct 27, 2019 by Dougwe
	For when you get bored sitting in the Queensland sunshine (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-24/outback-barcaldine-motorhome-guinness-world-record/11635758	Tony LEE	4	1713	10:26 PM Oct 26, 2019 by Phillipn
	Sprinter or Ford Transit (Preview) I've heard that the Sprinter is a difficult one to locate mechanics in the country areas here in Australia and that a Ford Transit would be the better choice. I've also heard that the Sprinter is very expensive when facing any repairs. Who has learned information on what might be a good choice of simila...	Heeler	7	3648	10:53 AM Oct 25, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Music (Preview) I'm looking for some suggestions on how to listen to music while camped. I don't want anything that draws power from the chassis or house batteries. ie it has to have it's own rechargeable battery. I want to load my own music on to it. ie is not a radio. We just like to sit and read at night with music play...	bgt	5	1504	11:51 PM Oct 24, 2019 by Bicyclecamper
	window blade removal ? (Preview) I have a cracked glass window on my drift away little robin mini. I believe the glass can be replaced but I need to remove the ' Blade ' from the window. It is a wind out window and I cannot remove the blade without disconnecting the winder arms. The only way I can see to do this would be to drill out the middle r...	Smith	7	1279	07:47 AM Oct 24, 2019 by Smith
	Working on the aged pension? (Preview) Do any of you work now and then on the aged pension ? how much trouble is it ? and are you likely to be left short, especially using MyGov website.	BW	22	2693	09:48 PM Oct 23, 2019 by The Pilb
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