The Grey Nomads - General

Santa · Santa

Now it's Sydney's turn, bit of journalistic point scoring going on here I think.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-14/the-big-sydney-escape/9524180

RobC · RobC

Has any one permantly used tent as main sleeping etc i was thinking of setting up a tradytrailer as my kitchen etc and have solar battery set up. I would paint and fish i gave a stuffed back have to talk about morphine and traveling i hear its a pain to get interstate with perscription. Im in pain here so no d...

Burnsie16 · Burnsie16

If you drive a landcruiser 100 / 105 series with 4.2 diesel. 1HZ & 1HD-FTE. You may have the wrong fuel filter in it . Some of the big name brands have got it wrong. Fuel filters for the 80 series LC not the best for the 100 /105 series. Go to You Tube & take a look at Berrima Diesel ( wrong diesel fil...

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone dealt with Vehicle Components in Qld , wondering what their service was like , they are pathetic with following up on E enquiries , I emailed them for a price to retrofit our suspension thru their website , to date haven't heard back in two weeks to my original enquiry a week back I rang and some...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, Does anyone know where we can stay in our Motorhome for a few nights in Guildford WA [nr Perth]

Jeppo · Jeppo

My old caravan has 3 holding water tanks each measuring approx 1200x800x120. Water all clean and clear so assume none used as grey water ... Anyway my problem is that I havent got a clue how much or little water is in them. No visible gauge or anything to know. I take the chickens way out and simply fill all...

mikecatts · mikecatts

Hi all.... Im after a diagram of the Iveco Daily C5018 fuel tank.. I need to replace the fuel tank breather line and want to know the part number and how it fits/works.. I have the workshop manual from online and nothing is there.. Mike

JayDee · JayDee

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Semicon ... 2794394735For a long time I have been looking for a 12 volt summer air Conditioner for our van.. Something along the lines of a diesel heater.Well I have just came across this unit as per above ebay link.It appears to be a mini style refrigerant A/C. and...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This contains probably very little that those who frequent, read and post on this, and other relevant, forums are not aware of from personal experience or from the experiences of others. This is the opening sentence - "Theres probably no bigger issue facing the RV industry today than that of...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. A friend of mine who fishes regularly from his Hobie kayak has decided that this is rather 'selfish' and wants to take his other half out with him. Do any other members have experience or knowledge of folding boats and in particular 'Porta-Botes'? Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Cupie on Sunday...

Cupie · Cupie

I have recently been getting lots of adds for Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners. They sell for around $400 and are rated at 14,000BTU. Has anyone had experience with them in the tropics?

Cupie · Cupie

I intend going from Brisbane to around Conondale next weekend & am currently planning my route. The shortest way is through Maleny but the bit from Landsborough is reportedly rather steep. Has anyone pulled a van up the range from Landsborough to Maleny? How steep is it in comparison with range...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, As many have, I get the usual black streaks down the paintwork after a good rain on the van. In particular the older rubbers on the windows seem to be the main culprit. Over the past 12months or so, I've tried a few varying products without being overly happy with either their success or price. So...

kiwijims · kiwijims

If the season goes as expected, it would follow on from two other exceptional years, where the sheer volume of salmon saw swimmers in Perth and Rockingham ducking to avoid leaping schools of fish.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-09/bumper-wa-salmon-season-on-the-cards/9529714'HEY...

jules47 · jules47

Important alert for people in Victoria UPDATE 1:20pm AEDT WATCH & ACT remains in place for a grassfire along the Prince Highway near Pirron Yallock, west of Colac. Vic Emergency says the fire is not yet under control and is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Pirron Yallock and Swa...

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

Is there a phone app to show free camps ?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... You may recall this bloke's situation was posted on the forum some time ago. This is the update. Cheers - John

normie · normie

There is a RV place in Rockhampton that has a add for cash for caravans.He takes your van away agreeing on price but friends there is no money after 7 weeks. Very stressful .He is not a good guy so be aware.He has got add on tv for motor homes now

wayne cotterill · wayne cotterill

Hi my name is Wayne and my family and I are planning a trip to Cameronâs Corner in April this year. Has anyone got any advice on road conditions, terrain, possible water crossing, things of interest etc for this time of the year. I drive a Nissan Patrol ZD30 2001. As this is the first road trip we have done,...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sydney: Everyone has an escape plan (Preview) Now it's Sydney's turn, bit of journalistic point scoring going on here I think.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-14/the-big-sydney-escape/9524180	Santa	0	854	11:58 AM Mar 14, 2018 by Santa
	Tent nomad (Preview) Has any one permantly used tent as main sleeping etc i was thinking of setting up a tradytrailer as my kitchen etc and have solar battery set up. I would paint and fish i gave a stuffed back have to talk about morphine and traveling i hear its a pain to get interstate with perscription. Im in pain here so no d...	RobC	13	2951	11:28 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Possum3
	WRONG DIESEL FILTERS TOYOTA (Preview) If you drive a landcruiser 100 / 105 series with 4.2 diesel. 1HZ & 1HD-FTE. You may have the wrong fuel filter in it . Some of the big name brands have got it wrong. Fuel filters for the 80 series LC not the best for the 100 /105 series. Go to You Tube & take a look at Berrima Diesel ( wrong diesel fil...	Burnsie16	4	1165	08:31 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Burnsie16
	VC in Qld (Preview) Has anyone dealt with Vehicle Components in Qld , wondering what their service was like , they are pathetic with following up on E enquiries , I emailed them for a price to retrofit our suspension thru their website , to date haven't heard back in two weeks to my original enquiry a week back I rang and some...	mezza56	5	915	04:29 PM Mar 13, 2018 by mezza56
	Guildford WA (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know where we can stay in our Motorhome for a few nights in Guildford WA [nr Perth]	Splottboy	4	900	03:06 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Splottboy
	Water supply gauge. (Preview) My old caravan has 3 holding water tanks each measuring approx 1200x800x120. Water all clean and clear so assume none used as grey water ... Anyway my problem is that I havent got a clue how much or little water is in them. No visible gauge or anything to know. I take the chickens way out and simply fill all...	Jeppo	9	1985	10:24 AM Mar 13, 2018 by aussie_paul
	IVECO DAILY C5018 FUEL TANK DIAGRAME (Preview) Hi all.... Im after a diagram of the Iveco Daily C5018 fuel tank.. I need to replace the fuel tank breather line and want to know the part number and how it fits/works.. I have the workshop manual from online and nothing is there.. Mike	mikecatts	0	602	06:40 AM Mar 13, 2018 by mikecatts
	Summer Air Cond. looks great (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Semicon ... 2794394735For a long time I have been looking for a 12 volt summer air Conditioner for our van.. Something along the lines of a diesel heater.Well I have just came across this unit as per above ebay link.It appears to be a mini style refrigerant A/C. and...	JayDee	11	1242	10:40 PM Mar 12, 2018 by msg
	Delving into the complex and controversial issue of regulation in the RV industry. (Preview) Gday... This contains probably very little that those who frequent, read and post on this, and other relevant, forums are not aware of from personal experience or from the experiences of others. This is the opening sentence - "Theres probably no bigger issue facing the RV industry today than that of...	rockylizard	7	1071	06:30 PM Mar 12, 2018 by JA2340
	Porta-Botes? Any experience or views (Preview) Hi .. A friend of mine who fishes regularly from his Hobie kayak has decided that this is rather 'selfish' and wants to take his other half out with him. Do any other members have experience or knowledge of folding boats and in particular 'Porta-Botes'? Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Cupie on Sunday...	Cupie	6	963	02:58 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Craig1
	Portable Air Conditioners - any good? (Preview) I have recently been getting lots of adds for Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners. They sell for around $400 and are rated at 14,000BTU. Has anyone had experience with them in the tropics?	Cupie	9	1501	06:15 PM Mar 11, 2018 by Cupie
	Towing up from Landsborough to Maleny (Preview) I intend going from Brisbane to around Conondale next weekend & am currently planning my route. The shortest way is through Maleny but the bit from Landsborough is reportedly rather steep. Has anyone pulled a van up the range from Landsborough to Maleny? How steep is it in comparison with range...	Cupie	7	1888	06:11 PM Mar 11, 2018 by Cupie
	Removing black streaks - what works for me (Preview) Hi all, As many have, I get the usual black streaks down the paintwork after a good rain on the van. In particular the older rubbers on the windows seem to be the main culprit. Over the past 12months or so, I've tried a few varying products without being overly happy with either their success or price. So...	denmonkey	6	1112	02:01 PM Mar 11, 2018 by denmonkey
	Bumper salmon season expected for WA, (Preview) If the season goes as expected, it would follow on from two other exceptional years, where the sheer volume of salmon saw swimmers in Perth and Rockingham ducking to avoid leaping schools of fish.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-09/bumper-wa-salmon-season-on-the-cards/9529714'HEY...	kiwijims	1	731	11:56 AM Mar 11, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	FIRE ON PRINCES HIGHWAY-WEST OF COLAC (Preview) Important alert for people in Victoria UPDATE 1:20pm AEDT WATCH & ACT remains in place for a grassfire along the Prince Highway near Pirron Yallock, west of Colac. Vic Emergency says the fire is not yet under control and is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Pirron Yallock and Swa...	jules47	2	616	08:18 AM Mar 11, 2018 by JayDee
	PHONE AP FOR FREE CAMPING (Preview) Is there a phone app to show free camps ?	Sheffield-er	13	1402	08:14 AM Mar 11, 2018 by JayDee
	Caravan man found guilty of illegally camping on own property (Preview) Gday... You may recall this bloke's situation was posted on the forum some time ago. This is the update. Cheers - John	rockylizard	28	2659	09:25 PM Mar 10, 2018 by Barboots
	BE AWARE (Preview) There is a RV place in Rockhampton that has a add for cash for caravans.He takes your van away agreeing on price but friends there is no money after 7 weeks. Very stressful .He is not a good guy so be aware.He has got add on tv for motor homes now	normie	5	1273	07:52 AM Mar 10, 2018 by Stl
	First road trip (Preview) Hi my name is Wayne and my family and I are planning a trip to Cameronâs Corner in April this year. Has anyone got any advice on road conditions, terrain, possible water crossing, things of interest etc for this time of the year. I drive a Nissan Patrol ZD30 2001. As this is the first road trip we have done,...	wayne cotterill	4	1031	05:53 PM Mar 9, 2018 by grahamg
	RECALL: Airbag - Ford Courier, Econovan and Ranger (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	844	09:18 AM Mar 9, 2018 by littledick
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