The Grey Nomads - General

2trout · 2trout

Just picked up a Silverline (21') yesterday. I am hoping that somebody who has one could help me by explaining:- 1. How do I start the fridge? The power is on in the van and the fridge is on auto when I press the button. 2. How do I operate the gas heater. I can turn it on and the gas is flowing into the van but I do...

STEVO · STEVO

I am contemplating buying a new Sunseeker caravan, looking at the Desert Storm.Wondering if anyone can give me any good or not so good reviews on these vans and the Caloundra Dealership.Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Stevo.

Blueys 64 · Blueys 64

Hi there, folks. We are heading to Mitchell which is about six hundred ks west of Landsborough where we are at the moment. Near Beerwah and Steve Irwins Australia Zoo. We have been to Mitchell a couple of times but never from the Sunshine Coast. Have others travelled this way. It looks like we wou...

Wheeling Along · Wheeling Along

Hello everyone,I am looking to purchase a small caravan to be towed by my Citroen Berlingo van. I have had a towbar, 7 pin plug and an Anderson plug fitted to the car (brake controller yet to be fitted). My original plan was to buy an AVAN Sportliner and the towbar was put on to facilitate this, after adv...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I would like an honest opinion on Crusader caravans, and Traveller caravans.. Looking at getting a good Semi-Off-road model, but would like some feed back. Branchie

silverperch · silverperch

I'm travelling to Birdsville races in a 2 WD panel van. Any suggestions as to which way would be best for this vehicle. Maree on onto Birdsville Track or through Bourke to Birdsville Any feedback would be appreciated.

AlexB · AlexB

Hi As a new member I am asking for advice on purchasing a new van, my first in 40 years. I towed and lived in a 20' Viscount for a number of years, now looking forward to a much smaller van. What appeals to me is the 10 foot MG "Little Sports" as it suits the 2.5 litre pretend SUV that I have. As this will be a ne...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Up to 50 people could be entitled to compensation after bitumen on a recently resurfaced road in far north Queensland melted around car tyres, causing traffic chaos and damage to vehicles. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) was forced to close the Malanda Millaa Millaa Road near Tarza...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

For years I have used raw creek water for washing and showering and sometimes drinking but I think there is now enough evidence of bugs in such water to make it worthwhile doing some cleaning of it first. In the case of washing/showering water I intend to add household bleach at a ratio of 2 drops per litr...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday all . We have just sold our Melb home and we are in limbo at this point till our furniture turns up at our other home.We were moaning to our dear friends in Palm Cove that we are at a loose end ,so they suggested that as they are vacating for 5 weeks why don,t we come on up ! We considered it for maybe 10 se...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, looking for a new insurance company to cover us as full timers any one got some suggestions

iana · iana

I am just wondering if anyone else has this problem, I have had or have still got the eye problem "Pterygium or surfers eye, a fatty growth across the eye caused by exposure to reflected sunlight i.e. driving. Since I have installed a camera and a monitor as a rear view mirror, (I have a canopy on the back a...

NannaD · NannaD

my fridge Will not very cold on gas or 240v but freeze working fine.Was working fine now only gets to 11.5 -- Edited by NannaD on Friday 6th of July 2018 11:29:06 PM

tigermike · tigermike

https://www.amazon.com/eXpace-Supports-Slippery-Multipurpose-Platform/dp/B07B9TCK5T

vince56 · 2558

Hello Seeking some information please. We have travelled today for about 4 hours - say 200ks. Stopped at Coonalpyn in SA checked the tyres on the van and found one of the back tyres and hub were very hot, the other three are fine. Any advice as to what could be causing this? After stopping for 30 min...

wilkopj · wilkopj

Just wanting some thoughts on anyone's experience with leaving their caravan at the Windorah unmanned caravan park ? We are thinking of leaving our van there for a couple of nights in August while we head out to Birdsville and stay at the pub. How secure it will be is our concern ? Thanks in advance for an...

glenn · glenn

Hi i have brought a motorhome which has been parked on the coast. I am trying to get water stains of windows, have tried CLR/vinegar/bicarb/toothpaste Too no avail any suggestions would appreciate Thanks Glenn

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	Jayco Silverline (Preview) Just picked up a Silverline (21') yesterday. I am hoping that somebody who has one could help me by explaining:- 1. How do I start the fridge? The power is on in the van and the fridge is on auto when I press the button. 2. How do I operate the gas heater. I can turn it on and the gas is flowing into the van but I do...	2trout	23	2831	05:36 PM Jul 10, 2018 by 2trout
	Advice Wanted. (Preview) I am contemplating buying a new Sunseeker caravan, looking at the Desert Storm.Wondering if anyone can give me any good or not so good reviews on these vans and the Caloundra Dealership.Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Stevo.	STEVO	1	802	03:21 PM Jul 10, 2018 by Possum3
	Sunshine Coast to Mitchell Qld. (Preview) Hi there, folks. We are heading to Mitchell which is about six hundred ks west of Landsborough where we are at the moment. Near Beerwah and Steve Irwins Australia Zoo. We have been to Mitchell a couple of times but never from the Sunshine Coast. Have others travelled this way. It looks like we wou...	Blueys 64	5	862	03:15 PM Jul 10, 2018 by Dave1952
	Opinions wanted (Preview) Hello everyone,I am looking to purchase a small caravan to be towed by my Citroen Berlingo van. I have had a towbar, 7 pin plug and an Anderson plug fitted to the car (brake controller yet to be fitted). My original plan was to buy an AVAN Sportliner and the towbar was put on to facilitate this, after adv...	Wheeling Along	15	1788	02:15 PM Jul 10, 2018 by Wheeling Along
	Honest Opinio Required (Preview) Hi all, I would like an honest opinion on Crusader caravans, and Traveller caravans.. Looking at getting a good Semi-Off-road model, but would like some feed back. Branchie	Branchie	9	1716	05:27 AM Jul 10, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Driving conditions on Birdsville Track (Preview) I'm travelling to Birdsville races in a 2 WD panel van. Any suggestions as to which way would be best for this vehicle. Maree on onto Birdsville Track or through Bourke to Birdsville Any feedback would be appreciated.	silverperch	6	1194	12:34 AM Jul 10, 2018 by blaze
	MG Little Sports - recommendations? (Preview) Hi As a new member I am asking for advice on purchasing a new van, my first in 40 years. I towed and lived in a 20' Viscount for a number of years, now looking forward to a much smaller van. What appeals to me is the 10 foot MG "Little Sports" as it suits the 2.5 litre pretend SUV that I have. As this will be a ne...	AlexB	21	1575	12:14 PM Jul 9, 2018 by Bryan
	Melting bitumen leaves motorists 'sinking' into Queensland road, destroys tyres.... (Preview) Up to 50 people could be entitled to compensation after bitumen on a recently resurfaced road in far north Queensland melted around car tyres, causing traffic chaos and damage to vehicles. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) was forced to close the Malanda Millaa Millaa Road near Tarza...	kiwijims	11	1130	08:41 AM Jul 9, 2018 by brickies
	RECALL: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	410	08:30 AM Jul 9, 2018 by rockylizard
	Is there a chemist in the house? Purifying water. (Preview) For years I have used raw creek water for washing and showering and sometimes drinking but I think there is now enough evidence of bugs in such water to make it worthwhile doing some cleaning of it first. In the case of washing/showering water I intend to add household bleach at a ratio of 2 drops per litr...	Mike Harding	25	1576	05:19 PM Jul 8, 2018 by Mike Harding
	cairns Advice (Preview) Gday all . We have just sold our Melb home and we are in limbo at this point till our furniture turns up at our other home.We were moaning to our dear friends in Palm Cove that we are at a loose end ,so they suggested that as they are vacating for 5 weeks why don,t we come on up ! We considered it for maybe 10 se...	moamajohn	8	851	11:30 AM Jul 8, 2018 by moamajohn
	RECALL: 2014-2018 (LX) Chrysler 300 (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	358	08:58 PM Jul 7, 2018 by rockylizard
	RECALL: 2014-2018 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	437	08:56 PM Jul 7, 2018 by rockylizard
	Insurance (Preview) Hi all, looking for a new insurance company to cover us as full timers any one got some suggestions	Dolly	4	1098	08:16 PM Jul 7, 2018 by oldbloke
	Sun Glasses for driving. (Preview) I am just wondering if anyone else has this problem, I have had or have still got the eye problem "Pterygium or surfers eye, a fatty growth across the eye caused by exposure to reflected sunlight i.e. driving. Since I have installed a camera and a monitor as a rear view mirror, (I have a canopy on the back a...	iana	17	1350	06:36 PM Jul 7, 2018 by banjo
	Dometic fridge (Preview) my fridge Will not very cold on gas or 240v but freeze working fine.Was working fine now only gets to 11.5 -- Edited by NannaD on Friday 6th of July 2018 11:29:06 PM	NannaD	2	1128	02:57 PM Jul 7, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	A wide 20” Foldaway Rv Step (Preview) https://www.amazon.com/eXpace-Supports-Slippery-Multipurpose-Platform/dp/B07B9TCK5T	tigermike	4	707	11:34 AM Jul 7, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tyres (Preview) Hello Seeking some information please. We have travelled today for about 4 hours - say 200ks. Stopped at Coonalpyn in SA checked the tyres on the van and found one of the back tyres and hub were very hot, the other three are fine. Any advice as to what could be causing this? After stopping for 30 min...	2558	8	1271	08:15 AM Jul 7, 2018 by vince56
	Unmanned caravan park (Preview) Just wanting some thoughts on anyone's experience with leaving their caravan at the Windorah unmanned caravan park ? We are thinking of leaving our van there for a couple of nights in August while we head out to Birdsville and stay at the pub. How secure it will be is our concern ? Thanks in advance for an...	wilkopj	6	1489	07:52 AM Jul 7, 2018 by wilkopj
	cleaning windows (Preview) Hi i have brought a motorhome which has been parked on the coast. I am trying to get water stains of windows, have tried CLR/vinegar/bicarb/toothpaste Too no avail any suggestions would appreciate Thanks Glenn	glenn	14	2144	07:10 AM Jul 7, 2018 by glenn
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