The Grey Nomads - General

Perry · Perry

Hi All, I have just bought a new Cruiser ( Sahara ) and find it very bouncy towing the van, I have put Air Bags in it and when the van is on they are at 30 PSI, 5 PSI with no van. The van is a 22 ' Traveller and I feel it is well balanced when being towed, the local ARB store has recommended OLD MAN EMU suspension , I do...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I am a big fan of the BOM, I use their forecasts a lot and often rely upon them for my welfare when I'm in remote locations. To my considerably surprise the Melbourne weather forecast text was much longer than usual this morning; upon reading it became apparent it was rather more than a forecast ie: ---- h...

Coolrunning2009 · Coolrunning2009

hi all can anyone share their experiences with Active Caravans? > Quality? > warranty? > after purchase support & service network> > Any other thoughts Looking to buy a new or second hand van and active has popped up so want to know how good they are before going ahead cheers k...

the rocket · the rocket

i am confused. Gvm over 4.5 tonne at chinderah nsw. That would be nearly all cars with caravans. So, r they saying we all need to pull in? If thats the case, the place would b clogged up. or if signage says over 4.5 tonne pull in, does that mean us towing caravans.

mezza56 · mezza56

Was going to fit a McHitch on our van but from information on here and elsewhere they had some issues disengaging when pressure was on the hitch , I have been looking at the Hitch Ezy and it looks a better unit and a bit pricier , anyone on here retro fitted a hitch ezy on their van or got one on a new van purcha...

Splottboy · Splottboy

We are going to Darwin for a few days in our Motorhome in a few days time. Can anyone recommend a Caravan Park near to the centre. I think its easy to get around Darwin, and beiieve they have good buses going into the centre.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... The newspaper article of this incident was posted a few days ago. I just came across this video of the incident - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaK6It5WEk The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday - "This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the B...

KazKen · KazKen

Looking at fitting tyre pressure monitors to my van and car. What is your opinion and recommendations. Thankyou in advance.

RustyD · RustyD

More on the Siloswww.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-30/thallon-residents-move-back-from-brink-with-big-tourism-plans/8756158

llochris · llochris

Has anybody heard of a person being fined for driving unregistered/registered vehicle because they had a NSW licence and was driving WA registered vehicle and towing a Victorian caravan which both had 11 month rego still on them. This person is an itinerate traveller. This happened in NSW.

iana · iana

Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw to collect wood for a camp fire, do I just use an axe?, do people really do this, or is it just something that people just talk about. The other half has got it into her head we should buy a chainsaw. I have just sold my petrol driven c...

Bill-01 · Bill-01

Hi All Just starting out getting a caravan I have a November plated 2011 VW Touareg v6 180 kw looking at getting our first van one we are looking at getting is 20ft6 with a ATM 3300kg would the Touareg be suitable, and is it legal to fit a non genuine tow bar as I am looking at swapping out the tow bar a...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Reacquainted myself with the original color of the van this weekend. What a surprise. Got some down time at the moment so washed the tug and van. Took off a couple of inches of caked on mud in places. Looks like new. Will make a start on the insides tomorrow. After that, will relax and contemplate what dir...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here cheers - John

laurieoz · laurieoz

My daughter picked up her new caravan from the dealer today. I asked for gas certificate - got it Asked for 230 volt compliance certificate and was told they never give one Is this correct? Laurie

DC · DC

Hi there- we are going to Carnavon Gorge first week Sept school holidays, looking at what we do on the second week ? Looking for some suggestions. We have a 18 ft Millard Pop-Top towed by Triton 4x4 Van is set up for free camping for few nights if needed. Thanks Dan -- Edited by DC on Saturday 23rd of June 201...

Radar · Radar

Hi All. This morning along with friends went along to the CWA rooms in Julia Creek, their first week of operation a morning tea room in the main street of Julia Creek. We had cappuccino and scones with jam and real yes real cream for $5 a head, fresh baked scones out of the oven at 9.30am. Plenty of parking...

BAZOOKI · BAZOOKI

Is ANYONE OUT THERE (in Victoria) able TO HELP us ??? We have a 6.5m JAYCO STERLING, on site @ KILMORE. We don't have a powerful enough vehicle, with which to tow it. We had it delivered to site, by the Dealer from whom we bought it! The Van weighs approx. 2.2tonnes + has Electric Brakes. We need to arr...

Legin · Legin

Hi, I am looking to meet others into camping out and who would like to explore abandoned and extinct towns here in WA, there's a lot.., do a spot of metal detecting looking for historic items, coins jewellery etc....me, retired 62, 2004 Hilux diesel ute set up for expeditions, live Mandurah...have re...

KMMA · KMMA

Can anybody give me any feed back on how these fridges preform?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Landcruiser suspension (Preview) Hi All, I have just bought a new Cruiser ( Sahara ) and find it very bouncy towing the van, I have put Air Bags in it and when the van is on they are at 30 PSI, 5 PSI with no van. The van is a 22 ' Traveller and I feel it is well balanced when being towed, the local ARB store has recommended OLD MAN EMU suspension , I do...	Perry	15	1765	08:40 PM Jun 28, 2018 by yobarr
	Support the Bureau of Meteorology staff (Preview) I am a big fan of the BOM, I use their forecasts a lot and often rely upon them for my welfare when I'm in remote locations. To my considerably surprise the Melbourne weather forecast text was much longer than usual this morning; upon reading it became apparent it was rather more than a forecast ie: ---- h...	Mike Harding	6	805	02:08 PM Jun 28, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Active Caravans active caravan product review quality after sales support (Preview) hi all can anyone share their experiences with Active Caravans? > Quality? > warranty? > after purchase support & service network> > Any other thoughts Looking to buy a new or second hand van and active has popped up so want to know how good they are before going ahead cheers k...	Coolrunning2009	3	2251	06:43 AM Jun 28, 2018 by montie
	Nomad news, motorhomer fined (Preview) i am confused. Gvm over 4.5 tonne at chinderah nsw. That would be nearly all cars with caravans. So, r they saying we all need to pull in? If thats the case, the place would b clogged up. or if signage says over 4.5 tonne pull in, does that mean us towing caravans.	the rocket	8	1031	09:33 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hitch Ezy (Preview) Was going to fit a McHitch on our van but from information on here and elsewhere they had some issues disengaging when pressure was on the hitch , I have been looking at the Hitch Ezy and it looks a better unit and a bit pricier , anyone on here retro fitted a hitch ezy on their van or got one on a new van purcha...	mezza56	12	2742	07:30 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Greg 1
	Darwin (Preview) We are going to Darwin for a few days in our Motorhome in a few days time. Can anyone recommend a Caravan Park near to the centre. I think its easy to get around Darwin, and beiieve they have good buses going into the centre.	Splottboy	4	752	06:43 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Steve794
	Caravan Rollover (Preview) Gday... The newspaper article of this incident was posted a few days ago. I just came across this video of the incident - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaK6It5WEk The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday - "This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the B...	rockylizard	9	1443	03:22 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Dave1952
	Tyre monitors (Preview) Looking at fitting tyre pressure monitors to my van and car. What is your opinion and recommendations. Thankyou in advance.	KazKen	9	1017	10:00 AM Jun 27, 2018 by dogbox
	Thallon Silos on ABC Rural (Preview) More on the Siloswww.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-30/thallon-residents-move-back-from-brink-with-big-tourism-plans/8756158	RustyD	7	1098	10:00 AM Jun 27, 2018 by PeterD
	About Rego (Preview) Has anybody heard of a person being fined for driving unregistered/registered vehicle because they had a NSW licence and was driving WA registered vehicle and towing a Victorian caravan which both had 11 month rego still on them. This person is an itinerate traveller. This happened in NSW.	llochris	24	2162	04:19 PM Jun 26, 2018 by Jaahn
	Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw to collect wood for a camp fire, do I just use an axe?, do people really do this, or is it just something that people just talk about. The other half has got it into her head we should buy a chainsaw. I have just sold my petrol driven c...	iana	33	4245	03:59 PM Jun 26, 2018 by Plain Truth
	suitable tow vehicle and tow bar (Preview) Hi All Just starting out getting a caravan I have a November plated 2011 VW Touareg v6 180 kw looking at getting our first van one we are looking at getting is 20ft6 with a ATM 3300kg would the Touareg be suitable, and is it legal to fit a non genuine tow bar as I am looking at swapping out the tow bar a...	Bill-01	7	1263	09:14 AM Jun 26, 2018 by iana
	Van Changed Color (Preview) Reacquainted myself with the original color of the van this weekend. What a surprise. Got some down time at the moment so washed the tug and van. Took off a couple of inches of caked on mud in places. Looks like new. Will make a start on the insides tomorrow. After that, will relax and contemplate what dir...	Farmhat	5	1016	09:11 AM Jun 26, 2018 by Granty
	RECALL: 2014-2018 (KL) Jeep Cherokee (Preview) Gday... Read about it here cheers - John	rockylizard	0	455	07:19 PM Jun 25, 2018 by rockylizard
	230 volt electrical compiance certificate (Preview) My daughter picked up her new caravan from the dealer today. I asked for gas certificate - got it Asked for 230 volt compliance certificate and was told they never give one Is this correct? Laurie	laurieoz	1	514	06:17 PM Jun 25, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Carnarvon Gorge to Brisbane (Preview) Hi there- we are going to Carnavon Gorge first week Sept school holidays, looking at what we do on the second week ? Looking for some suggestions. We have a 18 ft Millard Pop-Top towed by Triton 4x4 Van is set up for free camping for few nights if needed. Thanks Dan -- Edited by DC on Saturday 23rd of June 201...	DC	9	1016	12:45 PM Jun 25, 2018 by Dave1952
	Julia Creek Qld coffee and scones (Preview) Hi All. This morning along with friends went along to the CWA rooms in Julia Creek, their first week of operation a morning tea room in the main street of Julia Creek. We had cappuccino and scones with jam and real yes real cream for $5 a head, fresh baked scones out of the oven at 9.30am. Plenty of parking...	Radar	6	1052	11:09 PM Jun 24, 2018 by rayjudesmith
	LOOKING 4 A TOW ?! (Preview) Is ANYONE OUT THERE (in Victoria) able TO HELP us ??? We have a 6.5m JAYCO STERLING, on site @ KILMORE. We don't have a powerful enough vehicle, with which to tow it. We had it delivered to site, by the Dealer from whom we bought it! The Van weighs approx. 2.2tonnes + has Electric Brakes. We need to arr...	BAZOOKI	10	1593	09:04 PM Jun 24, 2018 by Hylife
	GHOST TOWN PROSPECTING WA (Preview) Hi, I am looking to meet others into camping out and who would like to explore abandoned and extinct towns here in WA, there's a lot.., do a spot of metal detecting looking for historic items, coins jewellery etc....me, retired 62, 2004 Hilux diesel ute set up for expeditions, live Mandurah...have re...	Legin	3	819	07:24 PM Jun 24, 2018 by peter_s
	Feed Back on 190lt Bushman 12v Compressor Fridge? (Preview) Can anybody give me any feed back on how these fridges preform?	KMMA	16	3340	03:11 PM Jun 24, 2018 by KMMA
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