The Grey Nomads - General

Mikl · Mikl

Dear All... Just wondering if there's anyone out there that knows how to re-set an Ibis Air Conditioner... Ours isn't behaving and is set up in a 2008 Regent X-Treme Off-Roader. It will only work on the Fan setting - Won't cool and Won't heat. Any ideas or suggestions as to how I can get my Ibis flying wi...

raiman · raiman

hello all I have a 2017 Jayco Starcraft 16.67 single axle tare is suppose to be 1730 and atm2070kg I am about to go on a 2 week trip with the wife and have all the bedding a bit of food full tanks and gas couple of chairs etc but not fully loaded yet as the wife has to put her cloths and bit and bobs in. anyway I thou...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Stayed here a few weeks ago. The camp area is a short drive in from the highway along the road to Meandarra if I remember correctly. Big area, flat, flushing toilets, showers too but the water colouring was off putting in this regards, sensor light at night, picnic tables, BBQ and water in the logoon d...

NannaD · NannaD

our battery in our van was always 14.6 but now it only gets to 12.6 as we only use it for our lights also only have 120 solar unit. would that mean the our battery is on its way out, & need to be replaced with new battery

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I would like to make an observation re Caravans and MotorHomes placement of Microwaves. I have just looked at two new posts in the My Rig section. Two great looking vans. My query why oh why do they put microwaves high up. You will be getting very hot things out of them at head height. Not at all a safe place...

Wolf · Wolf

Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I'd be interested to hear views and experience in regard to parking a motorhome on the street in Brisbane in front of your home. According to Brisbane City Council regulations a vehicle longer than 7.5 metres is considered to be a long vehicle and "restricted fro...

LLD · LLD

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gandk · gandk

Hi all Wondering if anyone has had zips replaced on pop top vinyl skirt/walls. We realised all too late that we had dropped the roof onto the actual metal zip tab and in our extreme heat up here by the time we popped the roof it is stuffed. We have tried lots incl. silicone spray, candle wax, windex, etc. ...

Katnat · Katnat

Hi, I'm new to this and would love some advice from seasoned nomads. Hubby n I are purchasing a new van and we are at the design stage. I want gas struts to lift 2 single bed, but was talked out of it. Instead there is a flap to access under bed inside the van and an access door outside. What is best struts inste...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Have delayed buying ramps for our Tandem van for years as we mostly camp in the bush and if necessary dig small holes for the wheels to level out the van ( and refill the holes when I moved off) anyway recently had a few instances where ramps would be handy so purchased 2 yellow 5000Kg ramps at a good price. $...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

There is now a two year free camping trial, in Bunbury WA, as from today November 1 2018 It is for self contained RV's 48 hour stay, and must book in at the tourist info They say that it will be policed, etc There is no dump point, but the council is thinking about one The caravan park owners are not happy Belo...

JayDee · JayDee

Unfortunately, I have not been successful with ( SWMBO) and in this case she will be, as I wanted to take the rig to Victoria to spend a month over the feative season with two of our sons. Then tour scross to South Australia. Instead we are flying Qantas on 20th Dec. The sons for what ever reason want of re...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all looking for a bit of advice when it comes to running in a new diesel motor so far done 500km and admittedly treating it with the usual care not driving too fast etc .. from what I have read getting the heat up in the motor is crucial to getting everything working well frequent stops letting the motor c...

gandk · gandk

My daughter & SIL. are looking for a tow vehicle for a yet unsought caravan. The van will be between 19-21' long and they will be working their way around Oz. Wondering if the 4cyl 2.8L would be enough power. What are your thoughts? Kim

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Maps: Free topographic maps for Victoria The internet based project Open Street Maps: https://www.openstreetmap.org/ has been around for some time. It was established to prevent Google, Microsoft et al from dominating the use of internet mapping. Maps created under OSM are, essentially, free...

Poppabare · Poppabare

This morning, 20 - 30 kilometres west of Nullabor Roadhouse we came across an overturned New Age tandem van being pulled by a Pajero. The couple had recently sold their home in WA and were embarking on a round Australia trip. Thankfully nobody was hurt. On talking with the lady driver she told me she was...

JayDee · JayDee

The tradition continues. We are having a few close friends join us at our place for a M.Cup luncheon. Asalways will be a great day. We all throw $5 in to our sweep, so some one will be a happy winner. Normally we only turn on the TV for the running of the CUP. Would not have a clue as to which NAG could win, but me...

Sherry · Sherry

Am heading out to Killarney soon and just wondering if someone can give me any details on the showgrounds - if power there, what amenities are there and what the charge is per night. Many thanks.

kiwijims · kiwijims

Parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are set to swelter through record-breaking temperatures this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.The temperature in Melbourne could hit 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday 11C over the average November maximum.Adelaide, meanwhile,...

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	Ibis Air Conditioner - not blowing hot or cold air!! (Preview) Dear All... Just wondering if there's anyone out there that knows how to re-set an Ibis Air Conditioner... Ours isn't behaving and is set up in a 2008 Regent X-Treme Off-Roader. It will only work on the Fan setting - Won't cool and Won't heat. Any ideas or suggestions as to how I can get my Ibis flying wi...	Mikl	2	563	08:16 PM Nov 12, 2018 by Jimmy Kwaka
	ATM (Preview) hello all I have a 2017 Jayco Starcraft 16.67 single axle tare is suppose to be 1730 and atm2070kg I am about to go on a 2 week trip with the wife and have all the bedding a bit of food full tanks and gas couple of chairs etc but not fully loaded yet as the wife has to put her cloths and bit and bobs in. anyway I thou...	raiman	23	2227	05:20 PM Nov 12, 2018 by raiman
	Caliguel Logoon - near Condamine township (south of Miles, north of Moonie Qld) (Preview) Stayed here a few weeks ago. The camp area is a short drive in from the highway along the road to Meandarra if I remember correctly. Big area, flat, flushing toilets, showers too but the water colouring was off putting in this regards, sensor light at night, picnic tables, BBQ and water in the logoon d...	Gaylehere	4	749	11:25 AM Nov 11, 2018 by Cupie
	Battery (Preview) our battery in our van was always 14.6 but now it only gets to 12.6 as we only use it for our lights also only have 120 solar unit. would that mean the our battery is on its way out, & need to be replaced with new battery	NannaD	4	1602	08:13 AM Nov 11, 2018 by Jaahn
	The growing movement of people living in vans (Preview) Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	27	2145	06:02 AM Nov 11, 2018 by Eaglemax
	Microwave Height (Preview) I would like to make an observation re Caravans and MotorHomes placement of Microwaves. I have just looked at two new posts in the My Rig section. Two great looking vans. My query why oh why do they put microwaves high up. You will be getting very hot things out of them at head height. Not at all a safe place...	Yuglamron	4	812	08:16 PM Nov 10, 2018 by Long Weekend
	Street parking in Brisbane - enforecement of Long Vehicle for large motorehomes (Preview) Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I'd be interested to hear views and experience in regard to parking a motorhome on the street in Brisbane in front of your home. According to Brisbane City Council regulations a vehicle longer than 7.5 metres is considered to be a long vehicle and "restricted fro...	Wolf	8	1308	07:54 PM Nov 10, 2018 by Bagmaker
	Another Butane Cooker Recall (Preview) companion-brands-companion-portable-butane-stoves-single-dual-burner	LLD	0	619	05:43 PM Nov 10, 2018 by LLD
	REPLACING ZIPS ON POP VINYL SIDES ????? (Preview) Hi all Wondering if anyone has had zips replaced on pop top vinyl skirt/walls. We realised all too late that we had dropped the roof onto the actual metal zip tab and in our extreme heat up here by the time we popped the roof it is stuffed. We have tried lots incl. silicone spray, candle wax, windex, etc. ...	gandk	3	1077	11:05 AM Nov 10, 2018 by gandk
	Gas struts on single beds in van or? (Preview) Hi, I'm new to this and would love some advice from seasoned nomads. Hubby n I are purchasing a new van and we are at the design stage. I want gas struts to lift 2 single bed, but was talked out of it. Instead there is a flap to access under bed inside the van and an access door outside. What is best struts inste...	Katnat	6	854	09:04 AM Nov 10, 2018 by Rip and Rosie
	Good price for Caravan Ramps (Preview) Have delayed buying ramps for our Tandem van for years as we mostly camp in the bush and if necessary dig small holes for the wheels to level out the van ( and refill the holes when I moved off) anyway recently had a few instances where ramps would be handy so purchased 2 yellow 5000Kg ramps at a good price. $...	PeterInSa	4	1063	09:16 PM Nov 9, 2018 by PeterInSa
	Free camping trial Bunbury WA (Preview) There is now a two year free camping trial, in Bunbury WA, as from today November 1 2018 It is for self contained RV's 48 hour stay, and must book in at the tourist info They say that it will be policed, etc There is no dump point, but the council is thinking about one The caravan park owners are not happy Belo...	Tony Bev	22	1480	07:28 PM Nov 9, 2018 by JeffRae
	what are you doing for Christmas /New Year 2018 (Preview) Unfortunately, I have not been successful with ( SWMBO) and in this case she will be, as I wanted to take the rig to Victoria to spend a month over the feative season with two of our sons. Then tour scross to South Australia. Instead we are flying Qantas on 20th Dec. The sons for what ever reason want of re...	JayDee	24	1214	04:24 PM Nov 9, 2018 by Lakatoi
	running in a new diesel motor (Preview) Hi all looking for a bit of advice when it comes to running in a new diesel motor so far done 500km and admittedly treating it with the usual care not driving too fast etc .. from what I have read getting the heat up in the motor is crucial to getting everything working well frequent stops letting the motor c...	goldenyears	15	1496	05:40 PM Nov 8, 2018 by vince56
	COLORADO 4CYL UTE FOR TOWING??? (Preview) My daughter & SIL. are looking for a tow vehicle for a yet unsought caravan. The van will be between 19-21' long and they will be working their way around Oz. Wondering if the 4cyl 2.8L would be enough power. What are your thoughts? Kim	gandk	14	1917	11:53 AM Nov 8, 2018 by gandk
	Maps: Free topographic maps for Victoria (Preview) Maps: Free topographic maps for Victoria The internet based project Open Street Maps: https://www.openstreetmap.org/ has been around for some time. It was established to prevent Google, Microsoft et al from dominating the use of internet mapping. Maps created under OSM are, essentially, free...	Mike Harding	9	1546	02:26 PM Nov 7, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Caravan rollover - Ayre Highway, Nullabor. (Preview) This morning, 20 - 30 kilometres west of Nullabor Roadhouse we came across an overturned New Age tandem van being pulled by a Pajero. The couple had recently sold their home in WA and were embarking on a round Australia trip. Thankfully nobody was hurt. On talking with the lady driver she told me she was...	Poppabare	24	2445	10:51 PM Nov 6, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	2018 Melbourne Cup. (Preview) The tradition continues. We are having a few close friends join us at our place for a M.Cup luncheon. Asalways will be a great day. We all throw $5 in to our sweep, so some one will be a happy winner. Normally we only turn on the TV for the running of the CUP. Would not have a clue as to which NAG could win, but me...	JayDee	5	930	09:07 PM Nov 6, 2018 by JayDee
	Killarney showgrounds (Preview) Am heading out to Killarney soon and just wondering if someone can give me any details on the showgrounds - if power there, what amenities are there and what the charge is per night. Many thanks.	Sherry	6	2248	08:55 PM Nov 6, 2018 by Sherry
	Early season records set to tumble as hot air mass looms from the north... (Preview) Parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are set to swelter through record-breaking temperatures this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.The temperature in Melbourne could hit 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday 11C over the average November maximum.Adelaide, meanwhile,...	kiwijims	2	703	08:44 AM Nov 6, 2018 by RosieW
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