The Grey Nomads - General

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

Bunkerbob · Bunkerbob

We have a 9500 (I think) model Dometic Awning with a complete annexe setup. The problem is that, I think it is called the annexe rafter, does not clamp tightly onto the roof and even a light wind pulls the roof from the rafter leaving a flapping hole. Is there an easy fix or could the problem be the aluminiu...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

prity simple question, can I place an AGM battery under the bonnet of my DMAX in a duel battery system? some say yes/ some say no due to the heat. thanks.

GypsyLynda · GypsyLynda

Me again!! I have been good awhile! But the batteries wont hold their charge... bought the uBeaut CTek charger and let that do its automatic thing right up to Rejuvinate! But by morning at the next FC my Drifter shows 10.5volts and flashing low battery at me! I start the engine! (Yes I have a Jayco FD 20 on...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/kuranda-range-section-of-kennedy-highway-blocked-this-afternoon/news-story/ed203abb4c72542a1d285086490bfddd

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1891	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	1284	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	1718	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	1178	08:41 AM Jul 9, 2018 by brickies
	RECALL: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	471	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	1678	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	902	11:30 AM Jul 8, 2018 by moamajohn
	RECALL: 2014-2018 (LX) Chrysler 300 (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	407	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	505	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	1170	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	1446	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	1182	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	754	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	1325	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	1542	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	2304	07:10 AM Jul 7, 2018 by glenn
	Dometic Awning (Preview) We have a 9500 (I think) model Dometic Awning with a complete annexe setup. The problem is that, I think it is called the annexe rafter, does not clamp tightly onto the roof and even a light wind pulls the roof from the rafter leaving a flapping hole. Is there an easy fix or could the problem be the aluminiu...	Bunkerbob	8	2041	08:06 PM Jul 6, 2018 by Free to Fly
	AGM batteries (Preview) prity simple question, can I place an AGM battery under the bonnet of my DMAX in a duel battery system? some say yes/ some say no due to the heat. thanks.	Juggenaut	14	1646	12:08 PM Jul 6, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Batteries (Preview) Me again!! I have been good awhile! But the batteries wont hold their charge... bought the uBeaut CTek charger and let that do its automatic thing right up to Rejuvinate! But by morning at the next FC my Drifter shows 10.5volts and flashing low battery at me! I start the engine! (Yes I have a Jayco FD 20 on...	GypsyLynda	12	2364	09:02 AM Jul 6, 2018 by Jaahn
	Another QLD Caravan Crash (Preview) https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/kuranda-range-section-of-kennedy-highway-blocked-this-afternoon/news-story/ed203abb4c72542a1d285086490bfddd	Desert Dweller	22	1999	08:54 AM Jul 6, 2018 by SouthernComfort
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