The Grey Nomads - General

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.

keiron · keiron

Hi to all. I tried to put on the "Techies" page but not smart enough. I am wanting to mount a solar panel on the roof of my Patrol, and run the cables to a battery located inside the vehicle. I am not wanting to drill holes in the body, so am looking for some ingenious ideas to address this issue. Many thanks as...

Smith · Smith

My newish caravan has a power tech dc regulated power supply 240v ac input and 13v dc output I have been told that to install a house battery all I have to do is attach the battery to the dc output. and it will run the 12v components of the van when there is no ac input but will also charge the battery when ther...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

If you have a Suburban gas hot water heater manufactured in the past one to two years see my post in the "Technical" then Recalls forum. A serious CO issue - we cannot see, taste or smell CO gas... we just don't wake up the next day... fit a CO monitor.

Ger08 · Ger08

If your traveling full time what are three items you consider essential? Is it mobile internet, is it a Webber or something completely different?

Hurricane · Hurricane

Hi all seen this place on a travel show but I didnt catch where it was at I think it was in Queensland called crab hotel it is a camping ground though they said it was near palm hotel I guess they could be 100ks apart though it was pretty remote but on the coast thanks hurricane

Possum3 · Possum3

Snippy · Snippy

It's insurance time again and NRMA, Club 4x4 will not insure if you live in the van. How does one get around this? I was with CIL but after the 1st year they whacked the premium up and slashed the insured value.

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	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	1661	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	1896	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	1518	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	1962	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	1077	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	1312	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	8900	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	1712	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	1746	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	3888	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	1529	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	1306	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	2736	09:48 PM Oct 23, 2019 by The Pilb
	Running cables from roof to inside 4wd cabin (Preview) Hi to all. I tried to put on the "Techies" page but not smart enough. I am wanting to mount a solar panel on the roof of my Patrol, and run the cables to a battery located inside the vehicle. I am not wanting to drill holes in the body, so am looking for some ingenious ideas to address this issue. Many thanks as...	keiron	8	1995	08:39 PM Oct 23, 2019 by Kiwoz
	House battery installation (Preview) My newish caravan has a power tech dc regulated power supply 240v ac input and 13v dc output I have been told that to install a house battery all I have to do is attach the battery to the dc output. and it will run the 12v components of the van when there is no ac input but will also charge the battery when ther...	Smith	13	1297	03:50 PM Oct 23, 2019 by Dick0
	Suburban gas hot water heaters - serious issue (Preview) If you have a Suburban gas hot water heater manufactured in the past one to two years see my post in the "Technical" then Recalls forum. A serious CO issue - we cannot see, taste or smell CO gas... we just don't wake up the next day... fit a CO monitor.	Mike Harding	6	2457	12:07 PM Oct 23, 2019 by BasilBruhaha
	Three essentials for full time travel (Preview) If your traveling full time what are three items you consider essential? Is it mobile internet, is it a Webber or something completely different?	Ger08	24	2578	10:12 AM Oct 23, 2019 by JayDee
	Looking for a place (Preview) Hi all seen this place on a travel show but I didnt catch where it was at I think it was in Queensland called crab hotel it is a camping ground though they said it was near palm hotel I guess they could be 100ks apart though it was pretty remote but on the coast thanks hurricane	Hurricane	12	2193	08:58 PM Oct 22, 2019 by PetenSue
	Daylight Saving (Preview)	Possum3	22	2083	12:55 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Insurance and living in your caravan 24x7 (Preview) It's insurance time again and NRMA, Club 4x4 will not insure if you live in the van. How does one get around this? I was with CIL but after the 1st year they whacked the premium up and slashed the insured value.	Snippy	7	1176	10:19 PM Oct 20, 2019 by GypsyRose1
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