|
Buying a bus !!??
(Preview)
Kerry, there's a lot of advice here in Nomads. Read carefully and then give it a great deal of thought. If you do get on the road, the biggest "killer" is cost of fuel and tyres. Like others I would suggest that you buy a lightweight bus that is already converted. As for insurance companies, I think you mig...
|
pipes
|
7
|
807
|
|
|
|
|
Franklin arrow plus
(Preview)
Hubby and i are looking to buy our first van (second hand) we would like a van about 21 to 22 ft and must be a little robust
|
sandydob
|
4
|
874
|
|
|
|
|
RECALL: 2017-2018 (JK) Jeep Wrangler, 2018 (KL) Jeep Cherokee, 2018 (M6) Jeep Compass, 2018 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee
(Preview)
Gday... Read it here cheers - John
|
rockylizard
|
0
|
424
|
|
|
|
|
RECALLL 2018 (M6) Jeep Compass
(Preview)
Gday... Read it here cheers - John
|
rockylizard
|
0
|
274
|
|
|
|
|
Caravan Parks vs Free Camping
(Preview)
Hi all We have just bought our 4th caravan (over a period of about 20 years) It took me 12 months to convince him in doors (hereafter known as HID) that this was the right thing to do. As we are now dedicated 'greys' and living on the annuity kindly provided by our super and a little from the government we dec...
|
Wandererone
|
21
|
2371
|
|
|
|
|
Generators
(Preview)
Hi Guys We are looking into buying a generator for our caravan but am unsure what size we should get and which is the best brand as we do not want a noisy generator. Our caravan is 18ft. Thank you Robyn
|
Robruno
|
21
|
2235
|
|
|
|
|
Vehicle inspection gympie
(Preview)
it was mentioned in post, vehicle towing capacity changes in general section that inspections for shackles were happening in gympie. Can anyone who was stopped please confirm this and tell us the date or is it just A furfy. I have never been stopped. I am not interested in chinese whispers, only fac...
|
the rocket
|
21
|
1710
|
|
|
|
|
Grey Water for Inland Straya...
(Preview)
Gday... See if you can pick where the vans park and where the grey water is allowed to run free...... Inland Straya is currently a VERY dry place ... locals appreciate the assistance to keep some of their grass alive. cheers - John
|
rockylizard
|
16
|
1256
|
|
|
|
|
12v system
(Preview)
Hi, I have a 2010 Regal Roystan that we bougbt in January. it has been parked up for the last 3 months and was heading to Tom Price on Monday. 240v power is working fine but 12V power not working. Bought a new battery and still no power via 12volt (lights, radio and water pump etc) there is a 3 way switch next t...
|
amckenna
|
10
|
1263
|
|
|
|
|
12v system
(Preview)
Hi, I have a 2010 Regal Roystan that we bougbt in January. it has been parked up for the last 3 months and was heading to Tom Price on Monday. 240v power is working fine but 12V power not working. Bought a new battery and still no power via 12volt (lights, radio and water pump etc) there is a 3 way switch next t...
|
amckenna
|
0
|
360
|
|
|
|
|
QLD vechile towing capacity changes
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
Big write up in today's 21/8/2018 Courier Mail about Towing vehicle changes in QLD Mentioned on front Page , 8,9, 13,22 Proposed new laws will stop upgrades to popular vehicles Transport Minister Mark Baily, despite repeated requests requests has not told peak industry bodies why the governmen...
|
PeterX
|
32
|
2451
|
|
|
|
|
Could This Be Part Of The Problem?
(Preview)
Yes NSW & QLD are in drought & property owners are doing it tough but some of it may be self inflicted. http://encyclopedia.uia.org/en/problem/132923
|
Desert Dweller
|
20
|
1632
|
|
|
|
|
Radiography.
(Preview)
I just had an email from a Radiographer friend telling me that come November, For anyone over 50yrs old a Knee MRI is no longer covered by Medicare. Bit of a concern for us Grey Nomads. Did some checking and it appears to be true. -- Edited by Yuglamron on Monday 20th of August 2018 05:30:10 PM
|
Yuglamron
|
5
|
826
|
|
|
|
|
VAST help.
(Preview)
I re did the VAST card and am only getting ABC & SBS. What have I done or not done? Aussie Paul.
|
aussie_paul
|
3
|
729
|
|
|
|
|
caravan insurance
(Preview)
Hi. Has anyone taken out Catholic Insurance? I have a homemade caravan that has been insured through CIL for 6 years. The premiums have always been high, but coverage on a homemade van is almost non existent except for CIL. I have never made an insurance claim in 50 years, but my premium has been increas...
|
Llib Nosrebor
|
13
|
1713
|
|
|
|
|
How much planning and research do you do?
(Preview)
Im the first to admit that Im a real planner/researcher when it comes to new destinations. What prompts this is that we ran into a couple who clearly had not done any research on their next destination which was a town in WA that doesnt have any free camping anywhere near it. We pointed out that there was v...
|
Ger08
|
18
|
1396
|
|
|
|
|
PRODUCT RECALL: Elinz PSW Inverter Battery Charger
(Preview)
Various models from 1000W to 3000W https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/elinz-electronics-pty-ltd-t-as-elinz-pure-sine-wave-inverter-battery-charger Cheers Joe
|
Joe50
|
0
|
582
|
|
|
|
|
WANTED: OLD TRUMA HWS FOR PARTS
(Preview)
Hi all. Have been having trouble with our Truma hws. Igniting, but not staying hot for long. Was informed it MAY be a Flame Rectification Electrode. I ordered one through Caravansplus for about $80 plus postage, only to be emailed to say the Truma parts costs have now doubled in price. I wouldn't mind i...
|
gandk
|
1
|
378
|
|
|
|
|
The Scammers are at it again
(Preview)
I have just lost a bit over $28 because I bought some car parts online and obviously my computer had been hacked. The scammers are using the site weborderprtyfsk.com online GBP. Those of us who do make any purchases online need to be aware to do as I do and not have too much money in the account they use on...
|
Dave1952
|
10
|
1384
|
|
|
|
|
RECALL: 2018 (KL) Jeep Cherokee
(Preview)
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/fca-australia-pty-ltd-2018-kl-jeep-cherokee-- Edited by rockylizard on Tuesday 21st of August 2018 12:39:45 PM
|
rockylizard
|
0
|
532
|
|
|
