The Grey Nomads - General

Daryl620 · Daryl620

Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...

JayDee · JayDee

We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe

wendyv · wendyv

Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...

Joker · Joker

Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...

hopetobenomad · hopetobenomad

Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling. We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...

iana · iana

I knew that would get your attention, imagine those mean and nasty cats in our outback! Recently I was talking to a vanner couple who had just crossed the Nulabour, and she said she saw a fox terrier on the side of the road, stopping and in the process of getting out to help the canine, a pack of wild dogs fo...

JayDee · JayDee

I also visited the Caravan & Motorhome forum from time to time. It now appears that the Forum will no long operate. Closing down if not already closewd down. I guess that it is good news for this Grey Nomad forum, as they may pick up some new members. Let's support this forum so we can enjoy all the tips...

Rainbownomads · Rainbownomads

Hi Can anyone recommend someone in Darwin who can service an Air Command Ibis? Thanks

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, As a few of you know, when I'm doing something to the van or car etc I like to knock up a youtube video of the process and outcome. Several weeks back, I finally pulled the trigger on one of those cheap $210 ebay chinese diesel heaters. The video has taken me 3 weeks or so getting the footage together...

gitsho · gitsho

hi has anybody got the new Foxtel box (i4)and is so does it work in the caravan when travelling.

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, our new van is ready in July, and the manufacturer, is asking if we would like RV Gard (actual name brand) product applied both internal and external, the cost being $1350.00 but I heard that once you use this product, you cannot use anything else, and to top up your polish and other stuff once it...

KevinJ · KevinJ

I am considering purchasing a light weight trail bike to carry on either the caravan draw bar or a bar on the rear of the caravan. Has anyone had experience in this or suggestions. I don't want to have to always disconnect the van to go into town.

scoota · scoota

Hi I have a dual axle caravan, one tyre has worn significantly more than the other three. The tyre wearing faster is the curb side rear tyre, do I need a wheel alignment or is there a easy fix. Thanks Scoota

bushranger · bushranger

Has anyone bought and used the BettaView towing mirrors from Ebay? I want to replace my Mazda BT50 mirrors with something like the Clearview towing mirrors but at $745 they're a bit expensive. The BettaView mirrors for my BT50 are $245, a bit of a difference! If you have bought/used the BettaView mir...

pandj2 · pandj2

i am at home this winter and night time temperatures are below zero. shoud i store my van with full or empty tanks?

lindajimmy2 · lindajimmy2

any information would be most welcome, hello everybody my first time on forum , i have a 12volt fridge and freezer 91ltr and im not sure as to whether i should mt it in the pajero or in the stockman pod trailer i have two deep cycle batterys and ctek 250 chargerdont need smart pass as 1999 pajero, is t...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Holiday on hold (Preview) Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...	Daryl620	13	1724	08:14 PM Jun 29, 2019 by Daryl620
	Southern Visitors during our warm winter months (Preview) We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...	JayDee	11	1200	05:50 PM Jun 29, 2019 by JayDee
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...	Dncwell	0	1207	10:50 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Dncwell
	Queensland camping charges ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...	Mike Harding	46	2333	09:23 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Webmaster
	There are tugs and there are tugs. (Preview) Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe	Farmhat	6	1880	08:33 PM Jun 28, 2019 by WDR
	Stolen Jayco Sterling van (Preview) Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...	wendyv	0	1520	05:38 PM Jun 28, 2019 by wendyv
	Weight (Preview) Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...	Lozza1956	12	2566	05:09 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Pradokakadudavid
	What sort of caravan I am able to tow) (Preview) Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...	Joker	28	3039	10:55 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Eaglemax
	address (Preview) Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling. We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...	hopetobenomad	10	1426	09:03 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Ge
	Feral Cats !!! (Preview) I knew that would get your attention, imagine those mean and nasty cats in our outback! Recently I was talking to a vanner couple who had just crossed the Nulabour, and she said she saw a fox terrier on the side of the road, stopping and in the process of getting out to help the canine, a pack of wild dogs fo...	iana	13	1282	12:40 PM Jun 27, 2019 by sandgrooper1
	C&M forum closed... Bonus for G/N forum ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I also visited the Caravan & Motorhome forum from time to time. It now appears that the Forum will no long operate. Closing down if not already closewd down. I guess that it is good news for this Grey Nomad forum, as they may pick up some new members. Let's support this forum so we can enjoy all the tips...	JayDee	30	2493	08:52 AM Jun 27, 2019 by Santa
	Air Conditioner - Air Command Ibis (Preview) Hi Can anyone recommend someone in Darwin who can service an Air Command Ibis? Thanks	Rainbownomads	2	1544	08:23 AM Jun 27, 2019 by Rainbownomads
	Chinese Diesel heater install/review (video ) (Preview) Hi all, As a few of you know, when I'm doing something to the van or car etc I like to knock up a youtube video of the process and outcome. Several weeks back, I finally pulled the trigger on one of those cheap $210 ebay chinese diesel heaters. The video has taken me 3 weeks or so getting the footage together...	denmonkey	13	3110	12:13 PM Jun 26, 2019 by denmonkey
	Foxtel (Preview) hi has anybody got the new Foxtel box (i4)and is so does it work in the caravan when travelling.	gitsho	6	1138	11:27 AM Jun 26, 2019 by gitsho
	Caravan RV Protection (Preview) Hi all, our new van is ready in July, and the manufacturer, is asking if we would like RV Gard (actual name brand) product applied both internal and external, the cost being $1350.00 but I heard that once you use this product, you cannot use anything else, and to top up your polish and other stuff once it...	Branchie	10	4797	05:12 PM Jun 25, 2019 by Flags2
	Motorbike carried on caravan (Preview) I am considering purchasing a light weight trail bike to carry on either the caravan draw bar or a bar on the rear of the caravan. Has anyone had experience in this or suggestions. I don't want to have to always disconnect the van to go into town.	KevinJ	21	5271	11:13 PM Jun 24, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Tyre wear (Preview) Hi I have a dual axle caravan, one tyre has worn significantly more than the other three. The tyre wearing faster is the curb side rear tyre, do I need a wheel alignment or is there a easy fix. Thanks Scoota	scoota	6	3080	10:26 PM Jun 24, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Towing mirrors ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone bought and used the BettaView towing mirrors from Ebay? I want to replace my Mazda BT50 mirrors with something like the Clearview towing mirrors but at $745 they're a bit expensive. The BettaView mirrors for my BT50 are $245, a bit of a difference! If you have bought/used the BettaView mir...	bushranger	34	6504	07:58 PM Jun 23, 2019 by TheHeaths
	winterising water tanks (Preview) i am at home this winter and night time temperatures are below zero. shoud i store my van with full or empty tanks?	pandj2	6	1763	06:10 PM Jun 23, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	12volt fridge and freezer 91ltr primus (Preview) any information would be most welcome, hello everybody my first time on forum , i have a 12volt fridge and freezer 91ltr and im not sure as to whether i should mt it in the pajero or in the stockman pod trailer i have two deep cycle batterys and ctek 250 chargerdont need smart pass as 1999 pajero, is t...	lindajimmy2	2	964	02:49 PM Jun 23, 2019 by lindajimmy2
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