The Grey Nomads - General

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

zed · zed

Hi we have a Thetford fridge (174l n3185) in our new Jayco Starcraft and we're off on a big trip soon. We'll be putting a lot of meat in the fridge, but the only problem is, because of the steep angle of the drive, we can't switch the fridge on until we're driving and it's flat. Does anyone have a rough idea of...

Wylie foxes · Wylie foxes

Gday all Were just setting off on our long trip, left Sydney this week and are currently in Merimbula, looking forward to the rock and roll festival this weekend coming... Whilst were traveling we would love to catch up with some fellow nomads and posters from this site, there is so much to learn and so m...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Super Oma · Super Oma

Hello Needing some help please. My hubby and I have just set out from Nsw travelling to Western Australia. Now in the small town of Harrow where our air conditioning and fridge have decided to stop working!! Luckily we can run the fridge on gas for now. Does any one know where we can go for repairs or repla...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-08/rain-records-fall-in-queenslands-big-wet/9524724

iana · iana

The other week we went on a trip, and I wasn't all that happy with the rear post of our awning security wise, so I just wrapped a bungee coed around it as extra. When we got to our spot, our friends rolled in, and looking at his awning, I saw he had extra Velcro straps on both posts. I am wondering if anyone else...

Grasfeld · Grasfeld

Hi fellow grey nomads, We are coming to far north Queensland in July and wondered if you will be home keeping warm whilst everyone else freezes further south. Just a wandering thought....would you be interested in renting out your rig to us sheep farmers instead of it sitting at home being bored and l...

grahamg · grahamg

I am getting my ATM changed and the engineer has requested I get a blank Compliance plate which I think I need to get updated and he will do the paper work. Does it need to be engraved or can you use a permanent marker?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1079	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	972	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	1602	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	1961	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	1138	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	764	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	622	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	1492	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	2704	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	1278	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	1034	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	860	09:18 AM Mar 9, 2018 by littledick
	Thetford fridge - how long to cool (Preview) Hi we have a Thetford fridge (174l n3185) in our new Jayco Starcraft and we're off on a big trip soon. We'll be putting a lot of meat in the fridge, but the only problem is, because of the steep angle of the drive, we can't switch the fridge on until we're driving and it's flat. Does anyone have a rough idea of...	zed	9	2421	07:53 AM Mar 9, 2018 by Peter Rose
	How will we recognise fellow grey nomads? (Preview) Gday all Were just setting off on our long trip, left Sydney this week and are currently in Merimbula, looking forward to the rock and roll festival this weekend coming... Whilst were traveling we would love to catch up with some fellow nomads and posters from this site, there is so much to learn and so m...	Wylie foxes	20	2482	11:39 PM Mar 8, 2018 by Wylie foxes
	RECALL: 2017 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - vehicle brake switches (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	1	523	08:23 PM Mar 8, 2018 by Eaglemax
	Air conditioner and fridge repairs SA (Preview) Hello Needing some help please. My hubby and I have just set out from Nsw travelling to Western Australia. Now in the small town of Harrow where our air conditioning and fridge have decided to stop working!! Luckily we can run the fridge on gas for now. Does any one know where we can go for repairs or repla...	Super Oma	8	737	07:43 PM Mar 8, 2018 by Dougwe
	Queensland's wet weather breaks dozens of records as rain still falls.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-08/rain-records-fall-in-queenslands-big-wet/9524724	kiwijims	1	710	01:28 PM Mar 8, 2018 by RustyD
	Carefree Awnings (Preview) The other week we went on a trip, and I wasn't all that happy with the rear post of our awning security wise, so I just wrapped a bungee coed around it as extra. When we got to our spot, our friends rolled in, and looking at his awning, I saw he had extra Velcro straps on both posts. I am wondering if anyone else...	iana	17	1687	09:52 AM Mar 8, 2018 by denmonkey
	We are coming to far north Queensland in July....we would love to meet you.............. (Preview) Hi fellow grey nomads, We are coming to far north Queensland in July and wondered if you will be home keeping warm whilst everyone else freezes further south. Just a wandering thought....would you be interested in renting out your rig to us sheep farmers instead of it sitting at home being bored and l...	Grasfeld	1	584	06:36 PM Mar 7, 2018 by the rocket
	New compliance Plate (Preview) I am getting my ATM changed and the engineer has requested I get a blank Compliance plate which I think I need to get updated and he will do the paper work. Does it need to be engraved or can you use a permanent marker?	grahamg	7	997	12:23 PM Mar 7, 2018 by BAZZA44
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