The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

Temperatures in the mid thirties and severe storms with possible small tornadoes are gripping the South Island of NZ this weekend.The mercury at Christchurch has exceeded 36 degrees for some parts, with the city reaching upwards of 34 degrees. This is 13 degrees higher than the December average of...

briche · briche

Our timetable for getting back on the road has been dealt an untimely issue that we did not see coming. After taking the crusier to our normal service center, we were dealt a bit of a blow when we told that the number cylinder was a little lower in compression compared to the others. Further investigati...

Mez · Mez

Hi , I was wondering if any of you seasoned travellers have experience any safety issues while travelling around and across Australia , we are planning our 1st big lap next year as Grey Nomads and be on the road for the next 2/3 years but have been told that we have to be very careful , there are places tha...

Santa · Santa

I'm sure everyone is well aware that Amazon is up and running in Australia. After only a couple of days trading Gerry Harvey and his cronies have been playing down the affect it is having on his/their business, calling it a non event, early days yet. This afternoon I received an email from an online reta...

ulster · ulster

Has anyone fitted an air conditioner or roof vent to a Toyota coaster with a vinyl roof lining. If so can you advise me how you did it? thank you

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This pic was posted on another thread and I thought it prudent to provide information about what is considered the correct way to attach the breakaway cable to the vehicle. Attaching it in the method shown in this pic is pointless and will negate the reason for the breakaway system in the event...

toglhot · toglhot

Any info on he C222, via Wartook and Laharum to Horsham? We are towing a Jayco Penguin tourer with an Escape diesel, don't want to shake the Penguin to bits. Vaguely remember remember seeing a sign 'not suitable for van's.

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, has anyone any idea where the air-con condensate tube (in a van) usually is? Had a couple of very hot days last week and used the air-con most of two days. When turned off for overnight - I could hear a drip-drip sound... We checked and could find no leak from usual water pipes/washing machi...

mr glassies · mr glassies

hello fellow van towers . Just a bit of a something to think of . When you hook you van up take note of how much you tow vehicle sinks at the rear .. and think how far the front goes up . Now when it goes up so does you beam from your lights sometimes making it look like your on high beam . Now most dont tow at night bu...

Steve11 · Steve11

Hi All, to those that put blogs in the travel section, if any of you have a blog about your travels up through Alice Springs and onto Darwin and the nearby national parks, can you please let me know. We plan travelling that way next winter and then probably across to the east and down through Queensland ba...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Hi I am a newbie but today was just a shocker. I have had my van in storage for 8 months and as advised had drained the two 90ltr undervan tanks . Today I flushed them and then shut the tank values off and filled them as I had done many times with the hose . Much to my surprise there was a very loud bang one of the w...

mezza56 · mezza56

went to the auto electricians today to get a cost for anderson plugs fitted for the van and the esc . Only in there 3 mins and a guy walks in and asks is that my 200 series out front , I said yes why ? he replies I just hit your front fender . Only had the car two weeks .

Blueyx3 · Blueyx3

We often have a subway lunch, as an easy meal, when we are travelling. And have got a discount (10%) when we have flashed our Seniors Card. We were at the Casino store a few days ago and were told they were not able to give us a discount. I queried this with Subway and someone from the Casino store rang me. I wa...

JayDee · JayDee

WOW!!! How is this for a Van InsuranceXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Sheppo 55 · Sheppo 55

Hi, we have just retired and are pondering which Motorhome to get. We have looked at a lot and are a bit dizzy from looking, but seemed to have narrowed it down to 3 homes: Avida Esperance Jayco Conquest or Jayco Optimum. Could anyone help with their views if you've had one of these (or more) or pondered wi...

mike g g · mike g g

HI have posted this info request on techies but thought maybe this is a better spot just had a recent stay at national parks , park at nth ryde Sydney unable to tune in tv have a wineguard on the van ,anyone else had problems and how did you fix it this happened to us last time we stayed there also.thanks mik...

kiwijims · kiwijims

If anyone is crossing the Nullarbor, keep an eye out for the Bushfires burning there, Bushfire Advice - in the vicinity of Nuytsland Nature Reserve, including Eyre Highway, in the Shire of Dundas Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation chan...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Queenstown Rec park No camping Cheers - John

Paintar · Paintar

Todays Xmas Street parade in Kal/Boulder

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

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	Searing heat and severe storms strike New Zealand..... (Preview) Temperatures in the mid thirties and severe storms with possible small tornadoes are gripping the South Island of NZ this weekend.The mercury at Christchurch has exceeded 36 degrees for some parts, with the city reaching upwards of 34 degrees. This is 13 degrees higher than the December average of...	kiwijims	0	626	11:46 PM Dec 10, 2017 by kiwijims
	Getting back on the road is going to be delayed a tad longer (Preview) Our timetable for getting back on the road has been dealt an untimely issue that we did not see coming. After taking the crusier to our normal service center, we were dealt a bit of a blow when we told that the number cylinder was a little lower in compression compared to the others. Further investigati...	briche	15	1672	03:42 PM Dec 10, 2017 by Hewy54
	Safety concerns while travelling - (Preview) Hi , I was wondering if any of you seasoned travellers have experience any safety issues while travelling around and across Australia , we are planning our 1st big lap next year as Grey Nomads and be on the road for the next 2/3 years but have been told that we have to be very careful , there are places tha...	Mez	19	1744	01:08 AM Dec 10, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Amazon. (Preview) I'm sure everyone is well aware that Amazon is up and running in Australia. After only a couple of days trading Gerry Harvey and his cronies have been playing down the affect it is having on his/their business, calling it a non event, early days yet. This afternoon I received an email from an online reta...	Santa	9	1907	04:20 PM Dec 9, 2017 by Explorer
	Roof vent (Preview) Has anyone fitted an air conditioner or roof vent to a Toyota coaster with a vinyl roof lining. If so can you advise me how you did it? thank you	ulster	5	1382	04:07 PM Dec 9, 2017 by ulster
	Breakaway cable attachment (Preview) Gday... This pic was posted on another thread and I thought it prudent to provide information about what is considered the correct way to attach the breakaway cable to the vehicle. Attaching it in the method shown in this pic is pointless and will negate the reason for the breakaway system in the event...	rockylizard	18	4404	10:21 PM Dec 8, 2017 by Keith P
	Info on C222 road, Hall's Gap to Horsham. (Preview) Any info on he C222, via Wartook and Laharum to Horsham? We are towing a Jayco Penguin tourer with an Escape diesel, don't want to shake the Penguin to bits. Vaguely remember remember seeing a sign 'not suitable for van's.	toglhot	3	1266	03:35 PM Dec 8, 2017 by oldbloke
	Air-con condensate (Preview) Hi Campers, has anyone any idea where the air-con condensate tube (in a van) usually is? Had a couple of very hot days last week and used the air-con most of two days. When turned off for overnight - I could hear a drip-drip sound... We checked and could find no leak from usual water pipes/washing machi...	Jay-Jay	3	1018	08:59 AM Dec 8, 2017 by Cupie
	Lights on or of (Preview) hello fellow van towers . Just a bit of a something to think of . When you hook you van up take note of how much you tow vehicle sinks at the rear .. and think how far the front goes up . Now when it goes up so does you beam from your lights sometimes making it look like your on high beam . Now most dont tow at night bu...	mr glassies	6	1183	07:56 AM Dec 8, 2017 by Bello
	Travel blogs (Preview) Hi All, to those that put blogs in the travel section, if any of you have a blog about your travels up through Alice Springs and onto Darwin and the nearby national parks, can you please let me know. We plan travelling that way next winter and then probably across to the east and down through Queensland ba...	Steve11	2	981	06:06 AM Dec 8, 2017 by yeoeleven
	Water tank damaged ideas what did i do wrong? (Preview) Hi I am a newbie but today was just a shocker. I have had my van in storage for 8 months and as advised had drained the two 90ltr undervan tanks . Today I flushed them and then shut the tank values off and filled them as I had done many times with the hose . Much to my surprise there was a very loud bang one of the w...	Col Rennie	16	2033	11:00 PM Dec 7, 2017 by Col Rennie
	depressed (Preview) went to the auto electricians today to get a cost for anderson plugs fitted for the van and the esc . Only in there 3 mins and a guy walks in and asks is that my 200 series out front , I said yes why ? he replies I just hit your front fender . Only had the car two weeks .	mezza56	15	2596	08:48 AM Dec 7, 2017 by Blues Man
	Seniors discount at Subway (Preview) We often have a subway lunch, as an easy meal, when we are travelling. And have got a discount (10%) when we have flashed our Seniors Card. We were at the Casino store a few days ago and were told they were not able to give us a discount. I queried this with Subway and someone from the Casino store rang me. I wa...	Blueyx3	15	3873	08:48 AM Dec 6, 2017 by Pondy
	WOW!!! How is this for a Van Insurance Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post Our policy is with QBE. I hope the following (Preview) WOW!!! How is this for a Van InsuranceXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	JayDee	5	1183	06:09 AM Dec 5, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Motorhome of choice ? (Preview) Hi, we have just retired and are pondering which Motorhome to get. We have looked at a lot and are a bit dizzy from looking, but seemed to have narrowed it down to 3 homes: Avida Esperance Jayco Conquest or Jayco Optimum. Could anyone help with their views if you've had one of these (or more) or pondered wi...	Sheppo 55	11	5104	01:18 AM Dec 5, 2017 by Blues Man
	TV TUNING.LANE COVE (Preview) HI have posted this info request on techies but thought maybe this is a better spot just had a recent stay at national parks , park at nth ryde Sydney unable to tune in tv have a wineguard on the van ,anyone else had problems and how did you fix it this happened to us last time we stayed there also.thanks mik...	mike g g	5	879	11:03 PM Dec 4, 2017 by Cupie
	BUSH FIRES ON THE NULLARBOR (Preview) If anyone is crossing the Nullarbor, keep an eye out for the Bushfires burning there, Bushfire Advice - in the vicinity of Nuytsland Nature Reserve, including Eyre Highway, in the Shire of Dundas Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation chan...	kiwijims	0	1590	09:59 PM Dec 4, 2017 by kiwijims
	Why Queenstown Rec park banned overnight camping (Preview) Gday... Queenstown Rec park No camping Cheers - John	rockylizard	11	1594	09:43 PM Dec 4, 2017 by jules47
	Xmas Party (Preview) Todays Xmas Street parade in Kal/Boulder	Paintar	6	1472	12:14 PM Dec 4, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Warragamba Recreation Reserve NSW (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	1	888	09:05 PM Dec 3, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
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