The Grey Nomads - General

zed · zed

Is there a simple way of raising the A frame so our caravan is more level on the drive? The fridge will only work when the caravan is roughly level.

brickies · brickies

We often wonder about living on the road fulltime and look at the pro's and con's , I n the last week we have had a set back my wife requires major surgery and will be 12 weeks recovery time , Lucky we were at home and was able to pick surgeon which we know and will be bulk billed , If on the road you take put luck .

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-13/sa-outback-bushfire-crosses-into-nt/9426044

Kimbra · Kimbra

Hi Again, What caravan do you feel you can comfortably/safely tow with a Ford AWD Diesel Territory (with a 2700 kg tow weight). In anticipation thank you -- Edited by Kimbra on Thursday 8th of February 2018 09:25:23 PM -- Edited by Kimbra on Thursday 8th of February 2018 09:26:49 PM -- Edited by Kimbr...

pommie vic · pommie vic

we have 1978 Ford Transit campervan ,also have the Haynes manual for service and repairs,but it dosent list tyre pressure because of the different configorations that they are used in .Has anyone got an idea of what pressures we should run? Tyres fitted are fronts Pirelli 195/14 rears (single axl...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-12/outback-bushfire-burns-huge-remote-area-in-sa-and-nt/9423092

bwarna · bwarna

Hi All, we are expecting to collect our newly built Caravan in the next 7-12 days. I am looking to arrange for a qualified inspector to check the van over before we collect it. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can complete pre-purchase inspection of a new caravans which will be collect...

hagar · hagar

Has any one else had trouble separating the screens to access the hatch to open the Ranger Maxi Caravan RV Skylight Roof Vent Hatch . I tried emailing new age but after a week have had no reply. Steve

Ger08 · Ger08

We are thinking of going to the Big Red Bash and wondered what the Birdsville track was like and also what the Bash was like and is it worth it?

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all we are presently looking at buying a Mitsubishi Triton GLS Automatic to tow our small Karakampa it has an ATM of 1700kg and we would be getting close to that. I am interested to ask a few questions :- 1. What gear you tow your small van with your Triton do you tow it in top gear (5th) or do you tow it in the...

zed · zed

Hi, we've got a new Jayco Starcraft and have a cover that I've been trying and failing to put on. Previously we had a Jayco Swan camper trailer and it was a piece of cake to get on, but this is much bigger plus there is the air con and TV aerial which the cover keeps on getting snagged on, so there's obviously a...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click here for the full recall Cheers - John

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5206369/new-rv-park-slated-for-campbell-towns-king-street-oval/?cs=133 There is a catch !!! You must be a CMCA Member !!

ilcag · ilcag

any body got any spots where to park up safely for the night about an hour nth of Melbourne we are coming from the hume hwy end , planning to head into town about 5am , catching the day ferry to tas ,any ideas would be helpful .

Blue River · Blue River

We are New Zealanders coming over to travel around Australia for 2 years. We bought a new tug & caravan and we are trying to register both in Victoria.We dont have an address in Vic to register the vehicles and where they will be parked. Although we wont be parking it up as we intend to travel for for 2 y...

Kimbra · Kimbra

Hi Everyone, I hope I am not opening up a can of worms here (as I know you all probably did a lot of research and love the van you decided to purchase) but any suggestions on which caravan to buy that is within our towing specs, desires, etc., would be appreciated. We are after a full caravan body - ie. no pop t...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A siren blasts through the station and summons to report for duty.It's a final haunting tribute for Ryan Clay, a 38-year-old firefighter who lost his battle to cancer last weekend.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-09/fireman-ryan-clay-farewelled-in-emotional-service/9417530"You...

wendyv · wendyv

Spotted at the Marketplace car park, at Lilydale, this morning - two tone grey Coaster. Vic rego. Looked to be well fitted out for off grid camping. Had CMCA and Grey Nomad stickers. I couldn't see the person/people around it - guess they were enjoying the air con inside, shopping, having coffee, wha...

Mike C · Mike C

Hi all I am battling with the do I or don't I finally pull the plug and retire syndrome.. Almost 60, reasonably self funded (down size the house and will be ok for a long time) still working part time in a job that I really am sick of (but the money is great). Part time for the last few weeks means 50 hours a week...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all planning a visit here in march .. how busy does it get ? and whats the beach fishing like ?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fridge not working when caravan is on the drive (Preview) Is there a simple way of raising the A frame so our caravan is more level on the drive? The fridge will only work when the caravan is roughly level.	zed	5	1170	11:54 PM Feb 13, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Having a home base (Preview) We often wonder about living on the road fulltime and look at the pro's and con's , I n the last week we have had a set back my wife requires major surgery and will be 12 weeks recovery time , Lucky we were at home and was able to pick surgeon which we know and will be bulk billed , If on the road you take put luck .	brickies	20	1671	10:54 PM Feb 13, 2018 by meetoo
	Tourists warned to avoid parts of outback South Australia as bushfire spreads into Northern Territory... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-13/sa-outback-bushfire-crosses-into-nt/9426044	kiwijims	0	676	01:36 PM Feb 13, 2018 by kiwijims
	What Caravan do you tow with your Ford AWD Diesel Territory (2700 kg Capacity) (Preview) Hi Again, What caravan do you feel you can comfortably/safely tow with a Ford AWD Diesel Territory (with a 2700 kg tow weight). In anticipation thank you -- Edited by Kimbra on Thursday 8th of February 2018 09:25:23 PM -- Edited by Kimbra on Thursday 8th of February 2018 09:26:49 PM -- Edited by Kimbr...	Kimbra	13	3997	12:23 AM Feb 13, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	tyre pressures (Preview) we have 1978 Ford Transit campervan ,also have the Haynes manual for service and repairs,but it dosent list tyre pressure because of the different configorations that they are used in .Has anyone got an idea of what pressures we should run? Tyres fitted are fronts Pirelli 195/14 rears (single axl...	pommie vic	7	1299	07:45 PM Feb 12, 2018 by pommie vic
	Outback fire almost twice the size of Singapore rips through remote SA and NT.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-12/outback-bushfire-burns-huge-remote-area-in-sa-and-nt/9423092	kiwijims	0	748	07:21 PM Feb 12, 2018 by kiwijims
	Pre purchase Caravan inspection - near Forest Glen QLD (Preview) Hi All, we are expecting to collect our newly built Caravan in the next 7-12 days. I am looking to arrange for a qualified inspector to check the van over before we collect it. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can complete pre-purchase inspection of a new caravans which will be collect...	bwarna	5	2130	01:20 PM Feb 12, 2018 by Possum3
	Ranger Maxi Caravan RV Skylight Roof Vent Hatch (Preview) Has any one else had trouble separating the screens to access the hatch to open the Ranger Maxi Caravan RV Skylight Roof Vent Hatch . I tried emailing new age but after a week have had no reply. Steve	hagar	7	3860	08:55 AM Feb 12, 2018 by hagar
	Birdsville Track & Big Red Bash (Preview) We are thinking of going to the Big Red Bash and wondered what the Birdsville track was like and also what the Bash was like and is it worth it?	Ger08	5	1169	09:16 PM Feb 11, 2018 by darjak
	Is any one towing a small van with a Mitsubishi Triton (Preview) Hi all we are presently looking at buying a Mitsubishi Triton GLS Automatic to tow our small Karakampa it has an ATM of 1700kg and we would be getting close to that. I am interested to ask a few questions :- 1. What gear you tow your small van with your Triton do you tow it in top gear (5th) or do you tow it in the...	sandman55	14	3086	08:18 PM Feb 11, 2018 by sandman55
	Putting cover on Jayco Starcraft (Preview) Hi, we've got a new Jayco Starcraft and have a cover that I've been trying and failing to put on. Previously we had a Jayco Swan camper trailer and it was a piece of cake to get on, but this is much bigger plus there is the air con and TV aerial which the cover keeps on getting snagged on, so there's obviously a...	zed	7	1348	01:47 PM Feb 11, 2018 by MOLLUSCAN
	RECALL: Prius, Corolla Sedan, Fortuner & Hilux (Preview) Gday... Click here for the full recall Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	854	12:39 PM Feb 11, 2018 by rockylizard
	NEW RV PARK CAMPBELLTOWN, TASMANIA (Preview) http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5206369/new-rv-park-slated-for-campbell-towns-king-street-oval/?cs=133 There is a catch !!! You must be a CMCA Member !!	Big Gorilla	2	1052	01:01 AM Feb 11, 2018 by PeterD
	over night melbourne (Preview) any body got any spots where to park up safely for the night about an hour nth of Melbourne we are coming from the hume hwy end , planning to head into town about 5am , catching the day ferry to tas ,any ideas would be helpful .	ilcag	4	1105	11:04 AM Feb 10, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Kiwis Registering Tow Vehicle & Caravan in Vic (Preview) We are New Zealanders coming over to travel around Australia for 2 years. We bought a new tug & caravan and we are trying to register both in Victoria.We dont have an address in Vic to register the vehicles and where they will be parked. Although we wont be parking it up as we intend to travel for for 2 y...	Blue River	9	1200	06:52 AM Feb 10, 2018 by Blue River
	Caravan Suggestions (Preview) Hi Everyone, I hope I am not opening up a can of worms here (as I know you all probably did a lot of research and love the van you decided to purchase) but any suggestions on which caravan to buy that is within our towing specs, desires, etc., would be appreciated. We are after a full caravan body - ie. no pop t...	Kimbra	6	2353	10:39 PM Feb 9, 2018 by Wylie foxes
	Darwin firefighter Ryan Clay farewelled in emotional service..... (Preview) A siren blasts through the station and summons to report for duty.It's a final haunting tribute for Ryan Clay, a 38-year-old firefighter who lost his battle to cancer last weekend.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-09/fireman-ryan-clay-farewelled-in-emotional-service/9417530"You...	kiwijims	0	736	10:24 PM Feb 9, 2018 by kiwijims
	Coaster seen in Lilydale, VIC (Preview) Spotted at the Marketplace car park, at Lilydale, this morning - two tone grey Coaster. Vic rego. Looked to be well fitted out for off grid camping. Had CMCA and Grey Nomad stickers. I couldn't see the person/people around it - guess they were enjoying the air con inside, shopping, having coffee, wha...	wendyv	1	934	06:50 PM Feb 9, 2018 by jules47
	Moving on (to retire or not) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all I am battling with the do I or don't I finally pull the plug and retire syndrome.. Almost 60, reasonably self funded (down size the house and will be ok for a long time) still working part time in a job that I really am sick of (but the money is great). Part time for the last few weeks means 50 hours a week...	Mike C	54	2515	04:53 PM Feb 9, 2018 by Yaketty
	cape legrande esperence (Preview) Hi all planning a visit here in march .. how busy does it get ? and whats the beach fishing like ?	goldenyears	8	944	11:26 AM Feb 9, 2018 by goldenyears
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