The Grey Nomads - General

iana · iana

Setting up for permanent living on the road, sorting out what I need to take, I have a Jayco, so I need a lot , but of my tools, the one tool I seem to use all of the time is my Verniers, and the tool I lost when I went to Windows 10, is my Auto-cad drawing program. The other tool is of course my battery drill. PS ve...

Debraspace · Debraspace

Has anyone recently travelled the GRR? I canât seem to find any information regarding road conditions and river crossing depths any help out there would be appreciated thanks

Collo · Collo

Hello everyone, Cordillo woolshed north of Inniminka, is it close to the road or is it of the track a bit? Can you just walk in or do you have to contact the owners? Is it still in good condition or disrepair? cheers, Collo

KMMA · KMMA

Can anyone give their thoughts on how they preform and also compare with a 170lt Thetford 3 way frig? For caravan use. To be used in different weather/ temp conditions. Any feed back would be much appreciated :)

Meredith · Meredith

https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/caravan-camper-rego-costs-cut-in-nsw/news-story/3ffa9a898...

Valkyrie01 · Valkyrie01

At the risk of opening a tin of worms, I'm just wondering how does one compare the quality of mattresses from different suppliers? We're shopping around for a couple of new (single) mattresses for our van. They're a non standard size so I've checked out what I think are the only custom Innerspring mat...

LLD · LLD

Cannot get an interstate script filled in NT. Told we have to go to a local doctor to get a new script. Local doctor will only give you a script with a reference from the doctor who wrote out the original script. Sounds a bit too much red-tape. I thought we were one country, one medicare system. Not happy Ja...

GrouchyGrandma · GrouchyGrandma

My neighbours have arrived home, just 3 days into their 11 week holiday, after having a handbag stolen from their caravan, whilst on an overnight stay in a Dubbo Caravan Park. The thief slashed the fly wire and grabbed the bag whilst the owners were a short distance away in the camp kitchen, watching th...

Drought Breaker 2 · Drought Breaker 2

Hi everyone, any helpful suggestions on stopping dust coming through the door, we have a Sunliner Switch with the silly door on it, but dust comes through if we go on a dirt road, thanks, have a safe long weekend.

Sparkster · Sparkster

Did anyone else see the ad for channel 7's news next week regarding changes to effect people towing vans, boats and campers etc.? Sounds rather ominous if you read between the lines, or if you don't what's it all about? Keith. -- Edited by Sparkster on Saturday 9th of June 2018 11:04:02 AM

Neil Wass · Neil Wass

Who else has trouble filling the 3 watertanks in a Kedron ATV caravan and how do you do it.

bushranger · bushranger

I'm wanting to buy a Sprinter 4x4 but they're like hen's teeth. Anyone taken a non 4x4 Sprinter along roads like the Gibb River, the Oodnadatta Track or the Darling River Run? On these and simlilar roads how important is clearance and or 4x4 ability? Thanks in advance for your comments. Bushranger...

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

Looking at getting a generator from them...anyone had dealings with them ? https://itechworld.com.au/ Do they manufacture their own or is it all imported with their own logo. Regards Des -- Edited by Des and Jane on Thursday 7th of June 2018 10:34:40 PM

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I was a little bored and decided to look at 4x4 Motor Homes. I have a friend who wants to sell up her acreage and buy a 4x4 Motor Home and do the full offroad thing. Looked at the Caravan World site and saw a Trakka Jabiru 519 Mercedes based MH. Gave a Tare Weight, GVM and here is the one that I can't figure a towb...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Are you one of those who have yet to make a claim? refunds of up to $120 are a result of reforms to the compulsory third party (CTP) insurance scheme that have reduced CTP premiums by up to $172 a year. NSW motorists previously paid the highest CTP insurance in Australia with an average premium o...

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

Couple of weeks ago Jane and I were invited by a couple of friends to join them in a little trip down the S/West of W.A. as they were doing a shakedown trip in their new van. We agreed and stocked the van up all ready for the off....everything was set up and we set off to their place to leave together on the trip...

brandchampion · brandchampion

We have recently taken delivery of a Windsor Seka 552s Pop Top and one of the clips that hold down the roof the screw section has snapped off, in my opinion the solder/weld is totally insufficiently weak. Have any other pop top owners experienced this as well? We are waiting on the dealer to rectify. Che...

LLD · LLD

just arrived in Alice Springs TODAY meeting main highway north near Port Pirie a few days ago. There are grey nomads everywhere and all those people associated with the FINKE Rally. Its Full of life here in the Centre. It made two bucket list things for me at same time. A vibrant in Alice and the FINKE rac...

sassycat · sassycat

Hi we are still looking for a motorhome not to big and wondered if anyone had one of these and what advice they could give please,Jayco Conquest motorhome is built on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. It has 2.2L turbo diesel engine and 5 speed auto transmission with 10757 km on the clock. they are asking $85,00...

JayDee · JayDee

Any ideas as to the best walk up ramp we can obtain for us to enter our caravan? Jay&Dee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tools I miss, or find the most useful. (Preview) Setting up for permanent living on the road, sorting out what I need to take, I have a Jayco, so I need a lot , but of my tools, the one tool I seem to use all of the time is my Verniers, and the tool I lost when I went to Windows 10, is my Auto-cad drawing program. The other tool is of course my battery drill. PS ve...	iana	13	1755	05:53 PM Jun 13, 2018 by Dave1952
	Gibb River Road (Preview) Has anyone recently travelled the GRR? I canât seem to find any information regarding road conditions and river crossing depths any help out there would be appreciated thanks	Debraspace	8	1588	04:09 PM Jun 13, 2018 by bushranger
	Cordillo woolshed (Preview) Hello everyone, Cordillo woolshed north of Inniminka, is it close to the road or is it of the track a bit? Can you just walk in or do you have to contact the owners? Is it still in good condition or disrepair? cheers, Collo	Collo	3	1030	08:52 PM Jun 12, 2018 by vince56
	12volt Bushman 190lt 2 door upright Frig feedback (Preview) Can anyone give their thoughts on how they preform and also compare with a 170lt Thetford 3 way frig? For caravan use. To be used in different weather/ temp conditions. Any feed back would be much appreciated :)	KMMA	0	593	04:33 PM Jun 12, 2018 by KMMA
	NSW Caravan Registration cut by 40% (Preview) https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/caravan-camper-rego-costs-cut-in-nsw/news-story/3ffa9a898...	Meredith	9	3000	12:16 PM Jun 12, 2018 by eddie
	Another Custom Mattress Enquiry (Preview) At the risk of opening a tin of worms, I'm just wondering how does one compare the quality of mattresses from different suppliers? We're shopping around for a couple of new (single) mattresses for our van. They're a non standard size so I've checked out what I think are the only custom Innerspring mat...	Valkyrie01	17	1232	11:41 AM Jun 12, 2018 by Valkyrie01
	PBS NHS Scripts. (Preview) Cannot get an interstate script filled in NT. Told we have to go to a local doctor to get a new script. Local doctor will only give you a script with a reference from the doctor who wrote out the original script. Sounds a bit too much red-tape. I thought we were one country, one medicare system. Not happy Ja...	LLD	7	980	07:22 PM Jun 11, 2018 by Greg 1
	Thefts from caravan parks in Dubbo ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My neighbours have arrived home, just 3 days into their 11 week holiday, after having a handbag stolen from their caravan, whilst on an overnight stay in a Dubbo Caravan Park. The thief slashed the fly wire and grabbed the bag whilst the owners were a short distance away in the camp kitchen, watching th...	GrouchyGrandma	43	3902	02:10 PM Jun 11, 2018 by the rocket
	How to stop the dust (Preview) Hi everyone, any helpful suggestions on stopping dust coming through the door, we have a Sunliner Switch with the silly door on it, but dust comes through if we go on a dirt road, thanks, have a safe long weekend.	Drought Breaker 2	5	1224	09:54 PM Jun 10, 2018 by erad
	Channel 7 News Ad Re. Towing Vans,Campers Boats etc. ? (Preview) Did anyone else see the ad for channel 7's news next week regarding changes to effect people towing vans, boats and campers etc.? Sounds rather ominous if you read between the lines, or if you don't what's it all about? Keith. -- Edited by Sparkster on Saturday 9th of June 2018 11:04:02 AM	Sparkster	8	1543	08:40 PM Jun 10, 2018 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Filling water tanks (Preview) Who else has trouble filling the 3 watertanks in a Kedron ATV caravan and how do you do it.	Neil Wass	11	2455	03:58 PM Jun 10, 2018 by Onedodger
	Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) I'm wanting to buy a Sprinter 4x4 but they're like hen's teeth. Anyone taken a non 4x4 Sprinter along roads like the Gibb River, the Oodnadatta Track or the Darling River Run? On these and simlilar roads how important is clearance and or 4x4 ability? Thanks in advance for your comments. Bushranger...	bushranger	1	755	03:06 AM Jun 10, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Who has dealt with Itechworld Perth (Preview) Looking at getting a generator from them...anyone had dealings with them ? https://itechworld.com.au/ Do they manufacture their own or is it all imported with their own logo. Regards Des -- Edited by Des and Jane on Thursday 7th of June 2018 10:34:40 PM	Des and Jane	9	6767	03:01 AM Jun 10, 2018 by Branchie
	Motorhome weights (Preview) I was a little bored and decided to look at 4x4 Motor Homes. I have a friend who wants to sell up her acreage and buy a 4x4 Motor Home and do the full offroad thing. Looked at the Caravan World site and saw a Trakka Jabiru 519 Mercedes based MH. Gave a Tare Weight, GVM and here is the one that I can't figure a towb...	Yuglamron	3	905	11:22 AM Jun 9, 2018 by Yuglamron
	NSW government hands back $88 million in green slip refunds (Preview) Gday... Are you one of those who have yet to make a claim? refunds of up to $120 are a result of reforms to the compulsory third party (CTP) insurance scheme that have reduced CTP premiums by up to $172 a year. NSW motorists previously paid the highest CTP insurance in Australia with an average premium o...	rockylizard	9	1056	09:30 PM Jun 8, 2018 by PeterD
	HAVE YOU EVER DONE THIS........ (Preview) Couple of weeks ago Jane and I were invited by a couple of friends to join them in a little trip down the S/West of W.A. as they were doing a shakedown trip in their new van. We agreed and stocked the van up all ready for the off....everything was set up and we set off to their place to leave together on the trip...	Des and Jane	9	1471	12:03 AM Jun 8, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	RE: Windsor Seka Pop Top (Preview) We have recently taken delivery of a Windsor Seka 552s Pop Top and one of the clips that hold down the roof the screw section has snapped off, in my opinion the solder/weld is totally insufficiently weak. Have any other pop top owners experienced this as well? We are waiting on the dealer to rectify. Che...	brandchampion	2	1089	03:19 PM Jun 7, 2018 by brandchampion
	Alice Springs (Preview) just arrived in Alice Springs TODAY meeting main highway north near Port Pirie a few days ago. There are grey nomads everywhere and all those people associated with the FINKE Rally. Its Full of life here in the Centre. It made two bucket list things for me at same time. A vibrant in Alice and the FINKE rac...	LLD	1	895	12:24 PM Jun 7, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Jayco Conquest motorhome is built on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. It has 2.2L turbo diesel engine and 5 speed auto transmis (Preview) Hi we are still looking for a motorhome not to big and wondered if anyone had one of these and what advice they could give please,Jayco Conquest motorhome is built on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. It has 2.2L turbo diesel engine and 5 speed auto transmission with 10757 km on the clock. they are asking $85,00...	sassycat	11	1788	12:18 PM Jun 7, 2018 by sassycat
	walk up ramp for caravan (Preview) Any ideas as to the best walk up ramp we can obtain for us to enter our caravan? Jay&Dee	JayDee	10	1503	12:18 PM Jun 7, 2018 by Bookleaf
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