The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

Broome police are advising residents not to hold "cyclone parties" as Western Australia's north brace for its second tropical cyclone in a fortnight.A tropical low brewing off the Kimberley coast and likely to develop into a cyclone Wednesday night, with the possibility of a category three storm...

slawrence436 · slawrence436

Good morning all. Time to hear from our learned forum. We have an Everest and will be towing a van no heavier than 2.5 tonne laden.Are there any members currently using this tug to tow similar weights.Do you use Wdh or air bags or even a combo of both. We are contemplating putting in an after market tranny...

Bluemarlin999 · Bluemarlin999

Hi Nomads, I am considering a Kings rear drawer for my Isuzu MUX. This drawer kit comes with a fridge slide but I can't work out how I would mount my Waeco CF35 to it. I am happy with the fridge and don't need to upgrade at this stage because our camper has a fridge. The CF35 has recesses that allow the user to l...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Netflix, Satellites and other TV access whilst in a caravan park or travelling - member advice. I would welcome any practical user advice from members re internet based streaming devices or TV's in caravans. The following issues are of interest to me. 1. Is a satellite dish or just a normal TV aeria...

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

Obviously BEST is not to get in to the sway in first place but If you do your reaction and method of dealing with it will determine the outcome. IMO Hitting the brakes = likely crash Accelerate slowly and use the finger slide on your electric brake controller to apply trailer brakes and straighten trai...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just got back from the Never Never and while in Darwin got to read the local rags and after a few beers had second thoughts about getting a cab back to the house

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Hi 'VannersThe Caravan Council of Australia web-site - www.caravancouncil.com.au - has had all caravan and camper-trailer docs up-dated. This includes the independent informative docs, freely available under "Technical Articles" on the home-page.An extremely-helpful new doc - fo...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all Is there Free Camp in Melbourne before or near the port for the ferry to Tasmania? Cheers Troy

kiwijims · kiwijims

A truck collision on the highway has resulted in a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) leak. The crash also caused a bushfire nearby. people travelling north from Carnarvon should consider stopping at Minilya, Exmouth or Coral Bay as the road will be closed for the next 24 hours. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDI...

Ger08 · Ger08

https://thewest.com.au/opinion/why-are-4wd-and-suv-drivers-so-arrogant-ng-b88705881z-- Edited by Ger08 on Friday 5th of January 2018 1...

RustyD · RustyD

Anybody encountered the new EFTPOS terminals? The screen is about the size of a postage stamp and its print is tiny with poor contrast. There is apparently the normal 3 selections - sav-chq-cr. I have had to ask the cashier today and two days ago to make my selection for me. No way I could see it between si...

the vicar · the vicar

fridge has worked full time for last 3 years-living in van.freezer section working ok while fridge section not cooling.van is level.has anybody a fix for my problem.regards the vicar

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Ok its the new year so here I go with another newbie question. We plan on doing a lot of free camping on the big lap. The question is can you travel with the Toilet cassette till you reach a dump site? Its a real question and one I do not want to get wrong for obvious reasons. Thank you in advance for your feed ba...

iana · iana

I have just down loaded a program similar to Wiki camps trip planner called "Base Camp", put out as a free down load by Garmin. While I haven't had a decent play with the program yet, but so far it is looking pretty good, using the same maps that are on the GPS. After one has finished planning the trip it can b...

scoota · scoota

Hi, We have been looking at vans and have taken a look at a new semi off road Exceutive Supreme. We would love to hear from any owners that can give us any feedback. We have looked at the single axle 1890 with the new alucobond smooth cladding,however we are also considering what The dual axle version Wo...

Ger08 · Ger08

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/online-survey-finds-at-least-half-of-wa-motorists-want-ban-on-drivers-over-80-ng-b88688994z

kiwijims · kiwijims

Penrith in Sydney's west reaches a top of 47.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded by a weather station in the Sydney metropolitan area in 79 years.The temperature hit 47.3C at Penrith just after 3:00pm.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-07/sydney-hits-its-highest-tempe...

kiwijims · kiwijims

An out-of-control bushfire has burned at least one house at Carrum Downs, in Melbourne's south-east, and the blaze is burning dangerously close to other homes in the area. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-06/bushfire-emergency-carrum-downs-house-damaged-by-fire/9308170 K.J. ...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click here for the article cheers - John

Hewy54 · Hewy54

41 outside so decided to ask opinions on Facebook. Put up the following question. "A question about safe towing speeds, especially aimed at any truckies on this group.I tow a 1.7t hybrid van with an 80 series (aerodynamics of a brick).My optimum towing speed is 85 kph for fuel economy, and I am in no hur...

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	Police warn against 'cyclone parties..... (Preview) Broome police are advising residents not to hold "cyclone parties" as Western Australia's north brace for its second tropical cyclone in a fortnight.A tropical low brewing off the Kimberley coast and likely to develop into a cyclone Wednesday night, with the possibility of a category three storm...	kiwijims	4	947	04:06 PM Jan 11, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Ford Everest (Preview) Good morning all. Time to hear from our learned forum. We have an Everest and will be towing a van no heavier than 2.5 tonne laden.Are there any members currently using this tug to tow similar weights.Do you use Wdh or air bags or even a combo of both. We are contemplating putting in an after market tranny...	slawrence436	5	3090	11:35 AM Jan 11, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	How to mount a Waeco CF35 to a fridge slide? (Preview) Hi Nomads, I am considering a Kings rear drawer for my Isuzu MUX. This drawer kit comes with a fridge slide but I can't work out how I would mount my Waeco CF35 to it. I am happy with the fridge and don't need to upgrade at this stage because our camper has a fridge. The CF35 has recesses that allow the user to l...	Bluemarlin999	3	1120	11:17 AM Jan 11, 2018 by Bluemarlin999
	Netflix, Satellites and other TV access whilst in a caravan park or travelling - member advice. (Preview) Netflix, Satellites and other TV access whilst in a caravan park or travelling - member advice. I would welcome any practical user advice from members re internet based streaming devices or TV's in caravans. The following issues are of interest to me. 1. Is a satellite dish or just a normal TV aeria...	Pradokakadudavid	12	8838	08:45 AM Jan 11, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	How to Recover when you get in to a SWAY !! (Preview) Obviously BEST is not to get in to the sway in first place but If you do your reaction and method of dealing with it will determine the outcome. IMO Hitting the brakes = likely crash Accelerate slowly and use the finger slide on your electric brake controller to apply trailer brakes and straighten trai...	Peter Rose	24	1943	05:33 PM Jan 10, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Don't Drink Drive Alone Call a Cab (Preview) Just got back from the Never Never and while in Darwin got to read the local rags and after a few beers had second thoughts about getting a cab back to the house	Wombat 280	4	1043	12:11 PM Jan 10, 2018 by kiwijims
	CCA Web-site - Up-dated (Preview) Hi 'VannersThe Caravan Council of Australia web-site - www.caravancouncil.com.au - has had all caravan and camper-trailer docs up-dated. This includes the independent informative docs, freely available under "Technical Articles" on the home-page.An extremely-helpful new doc - fo...	Colin1947	0	693	11:03 AM Jan 10, 2018 by Colin1947
	Free Camp Melbourne for Tasmania (Preview) Hi all Is there Free Camp in Melbourne before or near the port for the ferry to Tasmania? Cheers Troy	tadau68	3	718	08:02 PM Jan 9, 2018 by jules47
	Northwest Coastal Highway CLOSED in both directions..... (Preview) A truck collision on the highway has resulted in a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) leak. The crash also caused a bushfire nearby. people travelling north from Carnarvon should consider stopping at Minilya, Exmouth or Coral Bay as the road will be closed for the next 24 hours. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDI...	kiwijims	0	909	07:28 PM Jan 9, 2018 by kiwijims
	Why are 4WD drivers arrogant- from the West (Preview) https://thewest.com.au/opinion/why-are-4wd-and-suv-drivers-so-arrogant-ng-b88705881z-- Edited by Ger08 on Friday 5th of January 2018 1...	Ger08	11	1630	04:40 PM Jan 9, 2018 by hako
	New unreadable EFTPOS terminals (Preview) Anybody encountered the new EFTPOS terminals? The screen is about the size of a postage stamp and its print is tiny with poor contrast. There is apparently the normal 3 selections - sav-chq-cr. I have had to ask the cashier today and two days ago to make my selection for me. No way I could see it between si...	RustyD	4	948	11:38 AM Jan 9, 2018 by Bryan
	dometic 8551 caravan fridge (Preview) fridge has worked full time for last 3 years-living in van.freezer section working ok while fridge section not cooling.van is level.has anybody a fix for my problem.regards the vicar	the vicar	5	1021	09:41 PM Jan 8, 2018 by the vicar
	Traveling with the toilet cassette after free camping? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Ok its the new year so here I go with another newbie question. We plan on doing a lot of free camping on the big lap. The question is can you travel with the Toilet cassette till you reach a dump site? Its a real question and one I do not want to get wrong for obvious reasons. Thank you in advance for your feed ba...	Col Rennie	31	2806	08:54 PM Jan 8, 2018 by hako
	Garmin Bush Camp (Preview) I have just down loaded a program similar to Wiki camps trip planner called "Base Camp", put out as a free down load by Garmin. While I haven't had a decent play with the program yet, but so far it is looking pretty good, using the same maps that are on the GPS. After one has finished planning the trip it can b...	iana	4	1836	07:21 PM Jan 8, 2018 by JackoFJR
	Supreme caravan (Preview) Hi, We have been looking at vans and have taken a look at a new semi off road Exceutive Supreme. We would love to hear from any owners that can give us any feedback. We have looked at the single axle 1890 with the new alucobond smooth cladding,however we are also considering what The dual axle version Wo...	scoota	10	6679	01:45 PM Jan 8, 2018 by scoota
	Motorists want ban on drivers over 80 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/online-survey-finds-at-least-half-of-wa-motorists-want-ban-on-drivers-over-80-ng-b88688994z	Ger08	41	2175	12:13 PM Jan 8, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Sydney hits its highest temperature recorded since 1939 with Penrith reaching 47.3C (Preview) Penrith in Sydney's west reaches a top of 47.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded by a weather station in the Sydney metropolitan area in 79 years.The temperature hit 47.3C at Penrith just after 3:00pm.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-07/sydney-hits-its-highest-tempe...	kiwijims	6	1149	10:52 PM Jan 7, 2018 by Cupie
	Victoria fires: House damaged as bushfire rages at Carrum Downs.... (Preview) An out-of-control bushfire has burned at least one house at Carrum Downs, in Melbourne's south-east, and the blaze is burning dangerously close to other homes in the area. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-06/bushfire-emergency-carrum-downs-house-damaged-by-fire/9308170 K.J. ...	kiwijims	3	561	02:34 PM Jan 7, 2018 by brickies
	Hume Freeway melts in heat in Victoria (Preview) Gday... Click here for the article cheers - John	rockylizard	3	1325	12:21 PM Jan 7, 2018 by Southern Cruizer
	Safe towing speeds ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 41 outside so decided to ask opinions on Facebook. Put up the following question. "A question about safe towing speeds, especially aimed at any truckies on this group.I tow a 1.7t hybrid van with an 80 series (aerodynamics of a brick).My optimum towing speed is 85 kph for fuel economy, and I am in no hur...	Hewy54	39	1997	08:31 AM Jan 7, 2018 by brickies
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