The Grey Nomads - General

blakey72 · blakey72

Hello all, this is a first post so here goes. My wife and I plan to eventually do the lap of Aus but feel we should get some experience first. We are both in our mid 50's and this will be our first van. We live in Western Victoria (Horsham). Our plan is to just start with shorter journeys around the state then m...

Boothy · Boothy

Just doing our Lotus build, theres an option for a carafan which isnt cheap. Wondering if you have one or you stuck with what was in your van already? Ours has a domestic dust reduction.

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

Is anybody else experiencing issues with wikicamps. Since this latest update it takes quite a long time to load even though I have downloaded the relevant maps to my phone. Also in use scrolling the map or changing its scale the app take so long to respond that it is almost unusable unless you have the p...

Wanderin · Wanderin

Hi all , we are about to buy a large van as my wife and I want to do extensive travel. Its tare is 2.7 and has everything we want. Pulling it with a Jeep with 3.5 capacity. Everything ticks the boxes but I worry that it is a bit to heavy to drag around. I cant get anything lighter as that will compromise space. An...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Has anyone had experience with mobile phone signal booster? Im looking at getting one but would like to know others experience and recommendations please.

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Appreciate Alternatives/Costs on CP. Oval, Showground, 24hr Fuel Stops as well as Lovely Banks Stopover. Thanks Peter

cobberdog · cobberdog

During our trip to cape york a very strange thing happened. I placed the pottie on the ground,(it hadnt been emtied for 3 days and was packed in the back of the ute ),i noticed it was a little wobbly on the ground and the sides seemed a little balooned, so i lifted the lid,and pulled the slide lever out and t...

JayDee · JayDee

This is a movie clip from the movie/series called " Newsroom " the actor is Jeff Daniels. I have been unable to access this TV series via STAN - NETFLEX OR PRIME. If you know where I can access this TV series please let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2HKbygLjJs Jay&Dee

Brooke Mussett · Brooke Mussett

Has anybody ever had any issues with the Apollo installed fuses and overcurrant switch on a Fiat engine battery

Deno1 · Deno1

Hi, thinking of buying a new 2023 Youtong D7 to convert into a Motorhome, they have a lot of safety features, with Alison gearbox 10 speed and Cummins engine, they are longer 7.7mtrs, wide 2.4 and height 3.1 with aircon on the roof. Thinking of doing a standard fit out with shower, toilet, bed and cupboa...

JayDee · JayDee

We do not watch much free-to-air TV due to the huge amount of advertising on all free-to-air stations. The advertising also includes Station Promos. etc. However, we feel that there are lots of news items that fail to make the 6.0 p.m. news It appears to us that we get 3 minutes of news and 3 minutes of ADv...

JayDee · JayDee

I expect that you all are experiencing the shocking wait time when one rings most major companies. The pre-recording states that your call is important to us and we value your input. I have just rung Origin and you guessed it, they claim that my wait time will be 10 minutes. I have waited up to 15 plus mi...

Tassielad · Tassielad

Hi. Can anyone advise me on a good quality reversing camera for installing in my Mitsubishi Triton. Probably look to install a new head unit into dash. Cheers

snap1946 · snap1946

how to postal vote online

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-19/maui-fire-destruction-revealed-by-satellite-images/102748592

JayDee · JayDee

I give up. So... How do I access my P.M's. thanks Jay&Dee

yobarr · yobarr

Saw this advice on a Roadtrain, apparently warning car drivers not to get frustrated by slow-moving caravans. Best to keep up with traffic, or at least be courteous, pulling over regularly to let others overtake. "But I don't feel safe at speeds above 80kmh" they bleat. If you cant stand the h...

GypsyLynda · GypsyLynda

My insurance due on my 2015 Jayco/ Fiat Motorhome. I have been with Ken Tame had a couple of claims but have always been happy with service and understanding during the process, however now Im on a new $1000 Axcess and a big rise in premium! CIL have quoted half the price! advise please on CIL for good serv...

rmoor · rmoor

Has anyone had any experience with Annexe Solutions of Mittagong please?

Esperian · Esperian

Anybody knows any reliable Auto Electrician or good service station around Sapphire/Ruby Vale in Qld?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Suggestions for a first caravan?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello all, this is a first post so here goes. My wife and I plan to eventually do the lap of Aus but feel we should get some experience first. We are both in our mid 50's and this will be our first van. We live in Western Victoria (Horsham). Our plan is to just start with shorter journeys around the state then m...	blakey72	32	4647	05:11 PM Sep 25, 2023 by PeterX
	Carafan (Preview) Just doing our Lotus build, theres an option for a carafan which isnt cheap. Wondering if you have one or you stuck with what was in your van already? Ours has a domestic dust reduction.	Boothy	2	637	07:08 AM Sep 25, 2023 by Boothy
	wikicamps again ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is anybody else experiencing issues with wikicamps. Since this latest update it takes quite a long time to load even though I have downloaded the relevant maps to my phone. Also in use scrolling the map or changing its scale the app take so long to respond that it is almost unusable unless you have the p...	Brenda and Alan	30	4065	04:45 AM Sep 25, 2023 by Cuppa
	23 ft van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all , we are about to buy a large van as my wife and I want to do extensive travel. Its tare is 2.7 and has everything we want. Pulling it with a Jeep with 3.5 capacity. Everything ticks the boxes but I worry that it is a bit to heavy to drag around. I cant get anything lighter as that will compromise space. An...	Wanderin	33	1445	07:48 PM Sep 24, 2023 by yobarr
	Mobile reception booster (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone had experience with mobile phone signal booster? Im looking at getting one but would like to know others experience and recommendations please.	vince56	6	1126	02:10 PM Sep 24, 2023 by Pradokakadudavid
	Overnight Stop Over for Spirit of Tass, at Geelong (Preview) Appreciate Alternatives/Costs on CP. Oval, Showground, 24hr Fuel Stops as well as Lovely Banks Stopover. Thanks Peter	PeterInSa	5	766	11:27 AM Sep 23, 2023 by PeterInSa
	PORTA POTTIE poo explosion (Preview) During our trip to cape york a very strange thing happened. I placed the pottie on the ground,(it hadnt been emtied for 3 days and was packed in the back of the ute ),i noticed it was a little wobbly on the ground and the sides seemed a little balooned, so i lifted the lid,and pulled the slide lever out and t...	cobberdog	9	1057	10:00 AM Sep 23, 2023 by yobarr
	Great TV clip from Newsroom. (Preview) This is a movie clip from the movie/series called " Newsroom " the actor is Jeff Daniels. I have been unable to access this TV series via STAN - NETFLEX OR PRIME. If you know where I can access this TV series please let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2HKbygLjJs Jay&Dee	JayDee	7	975	08:44 PM Sep 22, 2023 by Pradokakadudavid
	Fuses and overcurrant of Fiat battery (Preview) Has anybody ever had any issues with the Apollo installed fuses and overcurrant switch on a Fiat engine battery	Brooke Mussett	0	308	07:45 PM Sep 22, 2023 by Brooke Mussett
	Motorhome conversion (Preview) Hi, thinking of buying a new 2023 Youtong D7 to convert into a Motorhome, they have a lot of safety features, with Alison gearbox 10 speed and Cummins engine, they are longer 7.7mtrs, wide 2.4 and height 3.1 with aircon on the roof. Thinking of doing a standard fit out with shower, toilet, bed and cupboa...	Deno1	3	667	08:04 AM Sep 21, 2023 by Oka374
	TV something different, but still relative to Caravaning/camping (Preview) We do not watch much free-to-air TV due to the huge amount of advertising on all free-to-air stations. The advertising also includes Station Promos. etc. However, we feel that there are lots of news items that fail to make the 6.0 p.m. news It appears to us that we get 3 minutes of news and 3 minutes of ADv...	JayDee	5	708	08:10 PM Sep 20, 2023 by Derek Barnes
	Major Companies CUSTOMER Phone service or (LACK OF) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I expect that you all are experiencing the shocking wait time when one rings most major companies. The pre-recording states that your call is important to us and we value your input. I have just rung Origin and you guessed it, they claim that my wait time will be 10 minutes. I have waited up to 15 plus mi...	JayDee	53	2449	07:32 PM Sep 19, 2023 by msg
	Reversing camera (Preview) Hi. Can anyone advise me on a good quality reversing camera for installing in my Mitsubishi Triton. Probably look to install a new head unit into dash. Cheers	Tassielad	6	644	12:27 AM Sep 19, 2023 by Pradokakadudavid
	postal vote (Preview) how to postal vote online	snap1946	7	941	09:55 PM Sep 18, 2023 by landy
	Bushfire season (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-19/maui-fire-destruction-revealed-by-satellite-images/102748592	dorian	21	1129	01:41 PM Sep 17, 2023 by Izabarack
	How do I access my PM's. (Preview) I give up. So... How do I access my P.M's. thanks Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	491	07:42 AM Sep 16, 2023 by JayDee
	Slow caravans. ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Saw this advice on a Roadtrain, apparently warning car drivers not to get frustrated by slow-moving caravans. Best to keep up with traffic, or at least be courteous, pulling over regularly to let others overtake. "But I don't feel safe at speeds above 80kmh" they bleat. If you cant stand the h...	yobarr	68	2954	03:28 PM Sep 15, 2023 by Dougwe
	Insurance -CIL or Ken Tame???? (Preview) My insurance due on my 2015 Jayco/ Fiat Motorhome. I have been with Ken Tame had a couple of claims but have always been happy with service and understanding during the process, however now Im on a new $1000 Axcess and a big rise in premium! CIL have quoted half the price! advise please on CIL for good serv...	GypsyLynda	18	8733	11:30 AM Sep 14, 2023 by Kebbin
	Annexe Solutions (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with Annexe Solutions of Mittagong please?	rmoor	1	574	09:41 PM Sep 13, 2023 by trev4612
	Auto Electrician around Sapphire in Qld? (Preview) Anybody knows any reliable Auto Electrician or good service station around Sapphire/Ruby Vale in Qld?	Esperian	2	645	06:54 AM Sep 12, 2023 by Mousey
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