The Grey Nomads - General

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,...

Southern Cruizer · Southern Cruizer

A fortnight ago today, 29th Sept we were travelling to Melbourne to board the ferry to Tassie. Pulled up to top up with fuel as towing into a fairly strong headwind and pulled into the Euroa, Victoria fuel stop southbound and were having a cuppa and leg stretch when 3 large vans in succession pulled up a...

Mamil · Mamil

So this weekend's project is replacing the Dometic 3-way fridge gas flue vent. Bought a genuine replacement flue kit but old one has an extra piece that's not included with the new one - a white plastic cover over the flue with lots of holes in it. See pic below - old one on left, new one on right. Anyone kno...

iana · iana

Had an interesting situation in town the other day, towing the van in the central lane of a 3 lane road, I needed to move over to the right hand lane to be at the lights and make a right hand turn. I had my right hand indicator on for quite some time, and when I thought there was enough room, began to slowly move...

Phill of Townsville · Phill of Townsville

can you offer a assortment of caravan park discount cards names that i can join... thanks Phill

kiwijims · kiwijims

Heat exposure is believed to have claimed the life of a second person in outback Australia in a week. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-04/heat-exposure-claims-the-life-of-motorcyclist-daniel-price/10463290 K.J.

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Firstly you may ask why I am posting about 5G phones. In time when they are fully rolled out the speed for Data on your phone will be way faster than the NBN if that is ever finished. So 5G will benefit the grey nomad. Main point I am raising, the Australian Govt in their wisdom preclude Huwei from being inv...

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	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	1415	07:54 PM Nov 10, 2018 by Bagmaker
	Another Butane Cooker Recall (Preview) companion-brands-companion-portable-butane-stoves-single-dual-burner	LLD	0	622	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	1121	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	899	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	1074	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	1602	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	1258	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	1501	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	2115	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	1601	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	2536	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	947	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	2380	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	711	08:44 AM Nov 6, 2018 by RosieW
	Disgusted ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) A fortnight ago today, 29th Sept we were travelling to Melbourne to board the ferry to Tassie. Pulled up to top up with fuel as towing into a fairly strong headwind and pulled into the Euroa, Victoria fuel stop southbound and were having a cuppa and leg stretch when 3 large vans in succession pulled up a...	Southern Cruizer	66	3599	11:19 PM Nov 5, 2018 by fwdoz
	Replacing Dometic gas flue vent (Preview) So this weekend's project is replacing the Dometic 3-way fridge gas flue vent. Bought a genuine replacement flue kit but old one has an extra piece that's not included with the new one - a white plastic cover over the flue with lots of holes in it. See pic below - old one on left, new one on right. Anyone kno...	Mamil	9	1775	08:08 PM Nov 5, 2018 by Mamil
	Van Indicator lights. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Had an interesting situation in town the other day, towing the van in the central lane of a 3 lane road, I needed to move over to the right hand lane to be at the lights and make a right hand turn. I had my right hand indicator on for quite some time, and when I thought there was enough room, began to slowly move...	iana	33	2114	12:53 PM Nov 5, 2018 by keiron
	Caravan Park Discount cards (Preview) can you offer a assortment of caravan park discount cards names that i can join... thanks Phill	Phill of Townsville	10	3531	09:17 PM Nov 4, 2018 by PeterD
	Motorcyclist second person to die in the outback in a week..... (Preview) Heat exposure is believed to have claimed the life of a second person in outback Australia in a week. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-04/heat-exposure-claims-the-life-of-motorcyclist-daniel-price/10463290 K.J.	kiwijims	1	889	05:30 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	5G Phones. (Preview) Firstly you may ask why I am posting about 5G phones. In time when they are fully rolled out the speed for Data on your phone will be way faster than the NBN if that is ever finished. So 5G will benefit the grey nomad. Main point I am raising, the Australian Govt in their wisdom preclude Huwei from being inv...	Yuglamron	13	1643	07:53 AM Nov 4, 2018 by Blues Man
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