The Grey Nomads - General

hako · hako

Quite possibly many GNs on this forum are not aware that there is a government site dealing with recalls on thousands of items. Unless a particular recall hits the news media you will possibly not be aware of the possible danger! My aftermarket lower control arms bought a week ago are an example - appa...

blondie69 · blondie69

Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a ripper Xmas and Happy New Year for tomorrow..

We have our van now and it has a Truma HWS with about 14lts in the tank, and we are going to change it to an instant HWS (after a day of shearing we need more than a bucket of hot water to feel clean, lol..

) Truma hav...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-02/man-killed-by-lightning-at-kings-canyon/9297894

Umpie1 · Umpie1

Can anyone recommend a good caravan service business in the Liverpool area?

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We wish all Grey Nomads an absolutely fantastic 2018 and many Kilometres of safe and trouble free motoring as well as good health and happiness.

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

I think if people who are unfortunate to be in an accident could share the full details it might be helpful to the rest of the community. There is often lots of theory's on here when accidents are reported but I have not seen any actual reports explaining exactly what happened written by actual people w...

brimhunter · brimhunter

Happy New Year to all Im thinking of trip Perth Darwin via Gibb River Road,not sure what 4x4 to get,thinking of Hilux dual cab,with roof top tent,will be just me,not sure if to go off road camper or roof top,just after some comments,trying to keep fuel costs down,other than Hilux maybe Prado? Could an...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Firstly I hope you and your families had a safe and happy Christmas. Now to the problem. My Waeco CF-80 is approx 10 years old and to date has performed perfectly. Yesterday the temp was set at -2 ( I always use this setting for the fridge) and shock horror my beer was frozen as were a few other drinks...

Delta18 · Delta18

The boarding on Flight 2018 has been announced.... your luggage should only contain the best souvenirs from 2017 The bad and sad moments should be left in the garbage .. The duration of the flight will be 12 months. So, tighten your seatbelt. The next stop-overs will be: Health, Love, Joy, Harmony, W...

ess kapees · ess kapees

Happy new tear everyone stay safe

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Which are the top 3 off road caravans on the market atm.

Leither · Leither

Has anyone heard of a SPOT GEN 3 GPS MESSENGER, it is an American product, but wonder if there was something similar here in Oz. It is a substitute for an EPIRB, where you can also communicate with folks etc, they have a yearly subscription of about $220.00, but am really looking to see if anyone has hear...

Sundy & Cyclone · Sundy & Cyclone

Morning all, Have been a member for a few years now and although only replying on a few occasions or adding my opinions in the "Nomad News" on the web site, I do "check in" most mornings to see what's happening in the "Grey Nomad World". We live on the Qld. coast, our play ground when at home is the "Great S...

brandchampion · brandchampion

Hello fellow Nomader's; Would like some feed back on the Windsor Seka Pop Top caravans, what was the build quality like? More interested in vans from the last 12 - 18 months. We are looking at the SKL552 with single beds. Cheers

old Jack no7 · old Jack no7

hI GUYS ,PLANING A BIG TRIP UP TO THE CAPE YORK .HAVE YOU BEEN AND WHAT CAN TO TELL ME TO MAKE OUR TRIP ALL THE BETTER. IS CAMPING A PROBLEM AND IS THERE A LOT OF FREE CAMPS Kind Regards

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Sorry ... but I just had to have one last indulgence for 2017.

I'm sure you all really want one of these Cheers - John

Megafishaholic · Megafishaholic

Now that we have some 8 weeks and lots of kilometers under our belt we are finding lots of service stations in cities that you canât access with a long caravan. The entry and exit are too sharp or the diesel bowser is in the middle of the pumps. We now make sure that we fill up at every stop sans van. Maybe Wik...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Saw this on FaceBook today For sale $5K 0402318657 Wayne O'Brien Hervey Bay. I have no connection to this guy .Just this plate may make it of interest to a Forum Member. Possibly better in For Sale section but general would be seen by more members.

Bass · Bass

The CEO and I are heading off in Aprill next year for 6,7,8 months. got a problem the road between Omeo and Corryong ?. Its been probably 500 years since I've been on it and dammed if I can remember if I can take the van through there. I know I'm good for about 40k's past Benambra ( from memory ) but the rest is a...

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/comparison-tests/head-head-nissan-patrol-ti-vs-toyota-landcruiser-gxl/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Safety recalls on your car/caravan/camper/motorhome. (Preview) Quite possibly many GNs on this forum are not aware that there is a government site dealing with recalls on thousands of items. Unless a particular recall hits the news media you will possibly not be aware of the possible danger! My aftermarket lower control arms bought a week ago are an example - appa...	hako	5	1131	08:26 PM Jan 2, 2018 by grahos
	Instant/constant hot water services? (Preview) Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a ripper Xmas and Happy New Year for tomorrow.. We have our van now and it has a Truma HWS with about 14lts in the tank, and we are going to change it to an instant HWS (after a day of shearing we need more than a bucket of hot water to feel clean, lol.. ) Truma hav...	blondie69	6	1093	06:19 PM Jan 2, 2018 by blondie69
	They reckon Kings Canyon is an en-lightning experience :( (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-02/man-killed-by-lightning-at-kings-canyon/9297894	rockylizard	1	829	05:23 PM Jan 2, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Caravan Service Liverpool NSW (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good caravan service business in the Liverpool area?	Umpie1	2	1140	04:00 PM Jan 2, 2018 by Possum3
	Happy Happy and SAFE new year (Preview) We wish all Grey Nomads an absolutely fantastic 2018 and many Kilometres of safe and trouble free motoring as well as good health and happiness.	aussietraveller	1	510	04:02 PM Jan 1, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Have you been in an accident ? (Preview) I think if people who are unfortunate to be in an accident could share the full details it might be helpful to the rest of the community. There is often lots of theory's on here when accidents are reported but I have not seen any actual reports explaining exactly what happened written by actual people w...	Peter Rose	16	1549	12:59 PM Jan 1, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Gibb River Roaf (Preview) Happy New Year to all Im thinking of trip Perth Darwin via Gibb River Road,not sure what 4x4 to get,thinking of Hilux dual cab,with roof top tent,will be just me,not sure if to go off road camper or roof top,just after some comments,trying to keep fuel costs down,other than Hilux maybe Prado? Could an...	brimhunter	5	1048	12:33 PM Jan 1, 2018 by Dunmowin
	WAECO CF-80 Temperature Problem (Preview) Hi All, Firstly I hope you and your families had a safe and happy Christmas. Now to the problem. My Waeco CF-80 is approx 10 years old and to date has performed perfectly. Yesterday the temp was set at -2 ( I always use this setting for the fridge) and shock horror my beer was frozen as were a few other drinks...	Hurls	9	3929	11:09 AM Jan 1, 2018 by kesa32
	Flight 2018 Boarding.... (Preview) The boarding on Flight 2018 has been announced.... your luggage should only contain the best souvenirs from 2017 The bad and sad moments should be left in the garbage .. The duration of the flight will be 12 months. So, tighten your seatbelt. The next stop-overs will be: Health, Love, Joy, Harmony, W...	Delta18	7	1543	10:48 AM Jan 1, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Stay safe (Preview) Happy new tear everyone stay safe	ess kapees	3	998	11:42 PM Dec 31, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Off road vans (Preview) Which are the top 3 off road caravans on the market atm.	Bas + Eve	10	2338	07:49 PM Dec 31, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	EPIRB (Preview) Has anyone heard of a SPOT GEN 3 GPS MESSENGER, it is an American product, but wonder if there was something similar here in Oz. It is a substitute for an EPIRB, where you can also communicate with folks etc, they have a yearly subscription of about $220.00, but am really looking to see if anyone has hear...	Leither	3	1017	02:57 PM Dec 31, 2017 by pjwilco
	"Full Timers" (Preview) Morning all, Have been a member for a few years now and although only replying on a few occasions or adding my opinions in the "Nomad News" on the web site, I do "check in" most mornings to see what's happening in the "Grey Nomad World". We live on the Qld. coast, our play ground when at home is the "Great S...	Sundy & Cyclone	8	1958	02:31 PM Dec 31, 2017 by deverall11
	RE: Seka Caravans (Preview) Hello fellow Nomader's; Would like some feed back on the Windsor Seka Pop Top caravans, what was the build quality like? More interested in vans from the last 12 - 18 months. We are looking at the SKL552 with single beds. Cheers	brandchampion	3	2230	01:05 PM Dec 31, 2017 by brandchampion
	CAPE YORK WITH A CARAVAN (Preview) hI GUYS ,PLANING A BIG TRIP UP TO THE CAPE YORK .HAVE YOU BEEN AND WHAT CAN TO TELL ME TO MAKE OUR TRIP ALL THE BETTER. IS CAMPING A PROBLEM AND IS THERE A LOT OF FREE CAMPS Kind Regards	old Jack no7	16	8428	10:48 AM Dec 31, 2017 by rob wood
	Just in case you had wondered..... (Preview) Gday... Sorry ... but I just had to have one last indulgence for 2017. I'm sure you all really want one of these Cheers - John	rockylizard	11	1573	08:45 AM Dec 31, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Service Stations that can be accessed by caravans (Preview) Now that we have some 8 weeks and lots of kilometers under our belt we are finding lots of service stations in cities that you canât access with a long caravan. The entry and exit are too sharp or the diesel bowser is in the middle of the pumps. We now make sure that we fill up at every stop sans van. Maybe Wik...	Megafishaholic	19	2686	11:57 PM Dec 30, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Unique Number Plate (Preview) Saw this on FaceBook today For sale $5K 0402318657 Wayne O'Brien Hervey Bay. I have no connection to this guy .Just this plate may make it of interest to a Forum Member. Possibly better in For Sale section but general would be seen by more members.	Yuglamron	5	1096	06:40 PM Dec 30, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Bit of help please (closed) (Preview) The CEO and I are heading off in Aprill next year for 6,7,8 months. got a problem the road between Omeo and Corryong ?. Its been probably 500 years since I've been on it and dammed if I can remember if I can take the van through there. I know I'm good for about 40k's past Benambra ( from memory ) but the rest is a...	Bass	16	2099	01:16 PM Dec 30, 2017 by Webmaster
	Nissan Patrol Ti VS Toyota LandCruiser GXL. (Preview) https://practicalmotoring.com.au/comparison-tests/head-head-nissan-patrol-ti-vs-toyota-landcruiser-gxl/	rockylizard	5	1338	11:50 AM Dec 30, 2017 by rockylizard
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