The Grey Nomads - General

Renfrew · Renfrew

Good day to you all, Have you considered spending the winter months, or part thereof, in north Queensland? Not the sandy beaches, rainforests, bustling cities and speed signs, but the region of Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Hughenden & Winton. The graziers, farmers & townspeople need help. A...

Duncan29 · Duncan29

Bought my van 2nd hand and it ran the fridge on 12V only when connected to the Anderson plug on my tug. Now it wont ! I have had a CTEK DC/DC battery charger fitted to the tug and I am wondering if this may be the problem. Would appreciate any feedback ! Fridge is not connected to run off van battery Duncan.

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. I know this is a much debated subject amongst caravanners & perhaps some might say that the post should in the Technical sub forum. Given its applicability to all and general nature, I decided to put it in the general forum. If you feel that it should be in Technical, then feel free to copy it a...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

We just got back from a trip to Tassie which was the 3rd time that we have actually done a lap of that island. This time we added a few places that we have haven't been to before such as the Tarkine wilderness, Arthur River, Bruny Island and the convict coal mines on the Tasman Peninsular etc..as usual we ha...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Brisbane RVs, recreational vehicle dealers have gone into administration owing $4 million. Read the story in the Courier Mail. As with all these types of stories many fear they have lost their deposits.

dorian · dorian

Unfortunately I have been tasked with the job of disposing of 50th wedding anniversary "silverware" and glassware gifts. My parents are still living, but my mother's mental health has declined to the point where she cannot tolerate the presence of the aforementioned items. What do people do with...

iana · iana

Well I'm camped on a farm on the west side of Kangaroo Island. Many Kangaroos, lots of wallabies, many, many different birds, and lots and lots of big ants. Some big nests just a few meters away from the van. So far they have left us alone, and we do if possible leave them alone, apart from running over some...

Wheels · Wheels

Hi All I was planning the next leg of my trip around Aus, found the the Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park will close tomorrow (28/2/2019) permanently Below is their website http://www.qbnriversidetouristpark.com.au/ Regards Graham (Wheels)

christop · christop

hi fellow travellers could someone tell me a company which will put a 7 metre bus 4.5 tonnes on back tray if broken down in the middle of know where travelling to adelaide from sunnycoast racq will not come to the party if break down and need to be put on tow truck back cheers

Loz59 · Loz59

Newbie to this forum apologize is question has been posted before we are heading off with 2 other caravans in June up from Melbourne then to Darwin back home via west coast, will be free camping as much as we can, with regards to park bookings can we just book a few days out or do they get pretty full? Will ma...

Possum3 · Possum3

Balangara · Balangara

Hi Nomads (we are not all grey yet) Just buying a motor home and researching insurance companies. Leaning towards Ken Tame, but does anyone have any experience with CARVAN? Ken Tame have quoted $1106 for a 1012 Jayco Conquest. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks in advance

Treecrest · Treecrest

Talison (Greenbushes) proposed new exit for Lithium haulage trucks will impact the free camp area next to the town's northern entry. Yes it will take the trucks out of the town, but it appears the new road will impact the existing free camp off the South West Highway. Council yet to make a decision! --...

Farmhat · Farmhat

G'day. Reckon I should ask some advice before buying a storm water type storage tube for the front of the van. Thinking of getting deflappers with the 2 tracks in them, 1 for each end of the awning, and also 2 awning rafters (the ones with the lesser curve in them - hope they are the better choice for an uns...

sassycat · sassycat

we are thinking of buying one and would like some advice, its a 10speed manual

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

http://www.snowyrivercaravans.com.au/index.php/model-range/sr19

Craig1 · Craig1

Is this a new page design, or what have I done

Unclebob · Unclebob

Towing a 21'6 van with 2017 Ranger 3.2. Feel as though I need a bit more power. Any thoughts? Remapping v chip v dyno tune.

Unclebob · Unclebob

Towing a 21'6 van with 2017 Ranger 3.2. Feel as though I need a bit more power. Any thoughts? Remapping v chip v dyno tune.

JayDee · JayDee

Can anyone give us an update of the camping at Bundoora Dam. Is the dam full after the recent rains in teh Middlemount and Mackay region? Is the dam openfor camping once again? Thanks Jay&Dee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Project "Hitch Up for Cheer Up" (Preview) Good day to you all, Have you considered spending the winter months, or part thereof, in north Queensland? Not the sandy beaches, rainforests, bustling cities and speed signs, but the region of Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Hughenden & Winton. The graziers, farmers & townspeople need help. A...	Renfrew	5	6739	10:22 AM Mar 7, 2019 by Renfrew
	Running fridge from tug via Anderson plug not working. (Preview) Bought my van 2nd hand and it ran the fridge on 12V only when connected to the Anderson plug on my tug. Now it wont ! I have had a CTEK DC/DC battery charger fitted to the tug and I am wondering if this may be the problem. Would appreciate any feedback ! Fridge is not connected to run off van battery Duncan.	Duncan29	5	2173	09:47 AM Mar 7, 2019 by iana
	Tyre Pressure calculator (Preview) Hi .. I know this is a much debated subject amongst caravanners & perhaps some might say that the post should in the Technical sub forum. Given its applicability to all and general nature, I decided to put it in the general forum. If you feel that it should be in Technical, then feel free to copy it a...	Cupie	9	3057	08:39 PM Mar 6, 2019 by Craig1
	Travelling in Tasmania (Preview) We just got back from a trip to Tassie which was the 3rd time that we have actually done a lap of that island. This time we added a few places that we have haven't been to before such as the Tarkine wilderness, Arthur River, Bruny Island and the convict coal mines on the Tasman Peninsular etc..as usual we ha...	The Belmont Bear	15	2275	07:16 PM Mar 6, 2019 by Mariner30
	Brisbane RVs gone into administration. (Preview) Brisbane RVs, recreational vehicle dealers have gone into administration owing $4 million. Read the story in the Courier Mail. As with all these types of stories many fear they have lost their deposits.	Gaylehere	13	2841	01:59 PM Mar 6, 2019 by Bill B
	50th wedding anniversary "silverware" (Preview) Unfortunately I have been tasked with the job of disposing of 50th wedding anniversary "silverware" and glassware gifts. My parents are still living, but my mother's mental health has declined to the point where she cannot tolerate the presence of the aforementioned items. What do people do with...	dorian	12	5908	09:40 AM Mar 5, 2019 by dorian
	Bull ants. (Preview) Well I'm camped on a farm on the west side of Kangaroo Island. Many Kangaroos, lots of wallabies, many, many different birds, and lots and lots of big ants. Some big nests just a few meters away from the van. So far they have left us alone, and we do if possible leave them alone, apart from running over some...	iana	7	1889	02:35 PM Mar 2, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park (Preview) Hi All I was planning the next leg of my trip around Aus, found the the Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park will close tomorrow (28/2/2019) permanently Below is their website http://www.qbnriversidetouristpark.com.au/ Regards Graham (Wheels)	Wheels	2	2279	12:11 AM Mar 1, 2019 by steve555
	road side breakdown (Preview) hi fellow travellers could someone tell me a company which will put a 7 metre bus 4.5 tonnes on back tray if broken down in the middle of know where travelling to adelaide from sunnycoast racq will not come to the party if break down and need to be put on tow truck back cheers	christop	10	2486	10:00 PM Feb 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Traveling around Aus (Preview) Newbie to this forum apologize is question has been posted before we are heading off with 2 other caravans in June up from Melbourne then to Darwin back home via west coast, will be free camping as much as we can, with regards to park bookings can we just book a few days out or do they get pretty full? Will ma...	Loz59	8	2176	08:07 PM Feb 28, 2019 by Loz59
	Birdsville Flood road conditions. (Preview)	Possum3	1	849	07:26 PM Feb 28, 2019 by Dunmowin
	Motorhome Insurance (Preview) Hi Nomads (we are not all grey yet) Just buying a motor home and researching insurance companies. Leaning towards Ken Tame, but does anyone have any experience with CARVAN? Ken Tame have quoted $1106 for a 1012 Jayco Conquest. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks in advance	Balangara	9	1895	01:12 PM Feb 28, 2019 by JayDee
	Greenbushes proposed new exit for haulage trucks (Preview) Talison (Greenbushes) proposed new exit for Lithium haulage trucks will impact the free camp area next to the town's northern entry. Yes it will take the trucks out of the town, but it appears the new road will impact the existing free camp off the South West Highway. Council yet to make a decision! --...	Treecrest	8	1265	05:18 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Aussie1
	Storage Tubes (Preview) G'day. Reckon I should ask some advice before buying a storm water type storage tube for the front of the van. Thinking of getting deflappers with the 2 tracks in them, 1 for each end of the awning, and also 2 awning rafters (the ones with the lesser curve in them - hope they are the better choice for an uns...	Farmhat	13	1805	03:37 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Farmhat
	What thoughts on Mazda T350 campervan 1990 please (Preview) we are thinking of buying one and would like some advice, its a 10speed manual	sassycat	11	890	02:50 PM Feb 27, 2019 by sassycat
	A review of the Snowy River SR-19 caravan. (Preview) http://www.snowyrivercaravans.com.au/index.php/model-range/sr19	Mike Harding	3	10156	10:26 AM Feb 27, 2019 by 2-Smiths
	Page design - New (Preview) Is this a new page design, or what have I done	Craig1	5	1868	10:08 AM Feb 27, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Remapping (Preview) Towing a 21'6 van with 2017 Ranger 3.2. Feel as though I need a bit more power. Any thoughts? Remapping v chip v dyno tune.	Unclebob	11	1782	08:32 AM Feb 27, 2019 by SouthernComfort
	Remapping (Preview) Towing a 21'6 van with 2017 Ranger 3.2. Feel as though I need a bit more power. Any thoughts? Remapping v chip v dyno tune.	Unclebob	6	1310	08:32 AM Feb 27, 2019 by Gundog
	Bundoora Dam around Middlemount Qld. (Preview) Can anyone give us an update of the camping at Bundoora Dam. Is the dam full after the recent rains in teh Middlemount and Mackay region? Is the dam openfor camping once again? Thanks Jay&Dee	JayDee	5	1441	08:07 PM Feb 26, 2019 by Iva Biggen
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