The Grey Nomads - General

jbrinks · jbrinks

Looking to travel this road in a months time. Is the road a sealed road to Burketown. The plan is to then go across to Normanton . Understand there is a dirt road across to Normanton, has anyone travelled this. Last question is Burketown worth visiting . Wont be fishing just going because we havent been...

the rocket · the rocket

hi, i have an apple ipad n want to post some photos here but when i press insert just a bunch of numbers come up not the photo. Any ideas anyone?

suenami · suenami

Hello All,Is there anyone out there who has problems with their Avan Ovation? The Door to the cabin doesnt close properly and I keep going thru door seals. It doesnt hang properly because even I can see it isnt lining up straight on the Fiat chassis. The NSW dealer replaced it with one from another veh...

Ger08 · Ger08

Hi all we will be crossing the Nullarbor in late June early July - West to East and we were hoping to get some tips on some free camps. We have Wiki but if anyone has done it recently we would appreciate some tips on some good ones.

Cupie · Cupie

https://mr4x4.com.au/diesel-not-dead/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Report%3A+Diesel+is+not+dead&utm_cam...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It can now tow 500kg more than before, but can the latest Prado handle the extra weight? Read about it here Cheers - John

mikecatts · mikecatts

Hi all.. Need some advice.. what is the best pressure to have my Iveco MH wheels at when traveling on rough corrogated roads.. MH weighs 4500kgs They are currently at 79psi (as per door card).. The MH shakes like mad when going on them... Took 1/2 hour to do 12ks... any help would be nice.. Mike

barrgr · barrgr

Sitting on the beachfront in Albany tonight with strong winds and heavy rains. Days like this I wind up the awning, but Im curious if anyone is also in the habit of winding down the tv antenna. -- Edited by barrgr on Wednesday 2nd of May 2018 08:24:41 PM

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Our cassette leaks when held vertical on the way to emptying. The leak comes from a yellow switch a little over half way along the top. Actually, while it works like a switch it appears to be a two position change over - some sort of valve perhaps as there is a 'clunk' when turned about 30-degrees? I have be...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... If so, read this Cheers - John

BigDee · BigDee

Hi All I am looking at buying a Generator for my van. Will a 2KVA generator be enough to run air con microwave kettle lights while free camping!

clancee · clancee

Hi every body I am a new member,and enjoy this

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all planning on upgrading my small campervan .. possibly a Sherwood suncamper small compact with all the bigger motorhome features with the ability to go anywhere . Would like any advice from someone who has one and are they happy with the build ? I have read that there have been a few probs with bui...

Hot Water · Hot Water

Hi, is it just me or do others NOT like the idea of bottled gas installed onto caravans and motorhomes? is it safe and have any hazardous incidents happened in Australia before? Also, is it costly to operate and re-fill? Regards, Mark -- Edited by Hot Water on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:13:11 AM

Jaahn · Jaahn

http://www.autonews.com/article/20180425/OEM06/180429878/bosch-claims-a-breakthrough-that-could-save-diesel-engines?cciid=email-autonews-daily-- Edited by Jaahn on Th...

TURNER JEFFREY · TURNER JEFFREY

We're new to caravanning and I was just wondering what is the normal procedure with waster water disposal at caravan parks. We stayed at our first caravan park for 2 nights and we basically just let the sink waste flow onto the lawn next to caravan via hose, which was the general procedure. Is this the co...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

A good reason to log in now and again, is that without logging in, you can not see any PM's Richard or Dave if you can see this, I have sent my address in the return PM from Richard Dave you have a message in your telephone message bank I have now gone looking for you at the camperground in your PM

Jamesy · Jamesy

Just been quoted $800 for minor and $1500 for major service for my 2004 Fiat Ducato.My last minor service in Perth was $400. Has anyone any ideas where I can get some reasonably priced Fiat servicing in Brisbane area? I am travelling north within the month so anywhere north to Cairns could also be consi...

Old and tired · Old and tired

Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...

Yaketty · Yaketty

Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Road from Burke and Wills Roadhouse to Burketown and then across to Normanton (Preview) Looking to travel this road in a months time. Is the road a sealed road to Burketown. The plan is to then go across to Normanton . Understand there is a dirt road across to Normanton, has anyone travelled this. Last question is Burketown worth visiting . Wont be fishing just going because we havent been...	jbrinks	5	3076	08:25 PM May 6, 2018 by wendyv
	Help with ipad (Preview) hi, i have an apple ipad n want to post some photos here but when i press insert just a bunch of numbers come up not the photo. Any ideas anyone?	the rocket	4	1382	07:14 PM May 6, 2018 by rayaroundoz
	Avan Ovation Advice (Preview) Hello All,Is there anyone out there who has problems with their Avan Ovation? The Door to the cabin doesnt close properly and I keep going thru door seals. It doesnt hang properly because even I can see it isnt lining up straight on the Fiat chassis. The NSW dealer replaced it with one from another veh...	suenami	24	7607	12:21 PM May 6, 2018 by Splottboy
	Nullarbor (Preview) Hi all we will be crossing the Nullarbor in late June early July - West to East and we were hoping to get some tips on some free camps. We have Wiki but if anyone has done it recently we would appreciate some tips on some good ones.	Ger08	28	2755	07:41 PM May 5, 2018 by Ger08
	Reprieve for Diesel sniffers? (Preview) https://mr4x4.com.au/diesel-not-dead/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Report%3A+Diesel+is+not+dead&utm_cam...	Cupie	7	1611	11:42 AM May 5, 2018 by SouthernComfort
	Tow Test: Toyota LandCruiser Prado 2018 (Preview) Gday... It can now tow 500kg more than before, but can the latest Prado handle the extra weight? Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	833	08:40 AM May 5, 2018 by rockylizard
	Wheel Pressure when on rough corrogated dirt roads (Preview) Hi all.. Need some advice.. what is the best pressure to have my Iveco MH wheels at when traveling on rough corrogated roads.. MH weighs 4500kgs They are currently at 79psi (as per door card).. The MH shakes like mad when going on them... Took 1/2 hour to do 12ks... any help would be nice.. Mike	mikecatts	11	1366	06:37 PM May 3, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Antenna in strong winds (Preview) Sitting on the beachfront in Albany tonight with strong winds and heavy rains. Days like this I wind up the awning, but Im curious if anyone is also in the habit of winding down the tv antenna. -- Edited by barrgr on Wednesday 2nd of May 2018 08:24:41 PM	barrgr	6	1622	10:05 AM May 3, 2018 by cjt55
	Leaking Thetford Cassette (Preview) Our cassette leaks when held vertical on the way to emptying. The leak comes from a yellow switch a little over half way along the top. Actually, while it works like a switch it appears to be a two position change over - some sort of valve perhaps as there is a 'clunk' when turned about 30-degrees? I have be...	Long Weekend	15	3413	08:44 AM May 3, 2018 by PeterD
	RECALL: Mazda B4000 - anyone have one? (Preview) Gday... If so, read this Cheers - John	rockylizard	1	720	01:18 PM May 2, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Generators ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All I am looking at buying a Generator for my van. Will a 2KVA generator be enough to run air con microwave kettle lights while free camping!	BigDee	41	3824	10:38 AM May 2, 2018 by Phillipn
	NEW POPTOP JUST PICKED IT UP TODAY FROM JAYCO NEWCASTLE. THEY LOOKED AFTER ME WELL. TOWED VERY NICE TUG IS 017 2WD 2.5LITRE 7SPEED .XTRAIL. (Preview) Hi every body I am a new member,and enjoy this	clancee	6	1127	10:16 AM May 2, 2018 by Cupie
	sherwood 4x4 suncampers (Preview) Hi all planning on upgrading my small campervan .. possibly a Sherwood suncamper small compact with all the bigger motorhome features with the ability to go anywhere . Would like any advice from someone who has one and are they happy with the build ? I have read that there have been a few probs with bui...	goldenyears	0	1011	07:04 AM May 2, 2018 by goldenyears
	Bottled Gas Dangers for Caravans and Motorhomes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, is it just me or do others NOT like the idea of bottled gas installed onto caravans and motorhomes? is it safe and have any hazardous incidents happened in Australia before? Also, is it costly to operate and re-fill? Regards, Mark -- Edited by Hot Water on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:13:11 AM	Hot Water	32	2537	11:50 PM May 1, 2018 by IAN zzz
	Is this the saviour of our diesel engines ! (Preview) http://www.autonews.com/article/20180425/OEM06/180429878/bosch-claims-a-breakthrough-that-could-save-diesel-engines?cciid=email-autonews-daily-- Edited by Jaahn on Th...	Jaahn	5	1559	11:49 AM May 1, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Waste water disposal (Preview) We're new to caravanning and I was just wondering what is the normal procedure with waster water disposal at caravan parks. We stayed at our first caravan park for 2 nights and we basically just let the sink waste flow onto the lawn next to caravan via hose, which was the general procedure. Is this the co...	TURNER JEFFREY	10	1587	09:23 AM May 1, 2018 by Cupie
	Good reason to log in Attention Dick0 and Dave Glenelg (Preview) A good reason to log in now and again, is that without logging in, you can not see any PM's Richard or Dave if you can see this, I have sent my address in the return PM from Richard Dave you have a message in your telephone message bank I have now gone looking for you at the camperground in your PM	Tony Bev	5	1251	08:25 AM May 1, 2018 by Ron-D
	Where to get reasonably priced service for Fiat Ducato in Brisbane area. (Preview) Just been quoted $800 for minor and $1500 for major service for my 2004 Fiat Ducato.My last minor service in Perth was $400. Has anyone any ideas where I can get some reasonably priced Fiat servicing in Brisbane area? I am travelling north within the month so anywhere north to Cairns could also be consi...	Jamesy	6	1932	08:12 AM May 1, 2018 by Jeepers Creepers
	Rig for campervan? (Preview) Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...	Old and tired	10	1333	08:10 AM May 1, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Grey Nomad Times? (Preview) Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM	Yaketty	4	1247	01:35 AM May 1, 2018 by Yaketty
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