The Grey Nomads - General

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

I have run this in a couple of other forums with no advice received - seems they haven't hit the scene here yet. "I would be interested in hearing from anyone with first hand experience with the Onan Marquis Gold 5 to 6 kw LP Autogas generators. Claimed to be the RV industry quietest - what about running co...

the rocket · the rocket

has anyone been along this road with a caravan? If so, what is the road like? Thanks.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, We got an Email, saying this years 2017 Penrith Caravan and Camping Expo has been cancelled. Anyone else heard of same. Jim

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I had the opportunity to weigh rig fully loaded today as we headed off. It appears I still have too much ball weight, so at least now I know what I need to do. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 23rd of August 2017 07:09:13 PM

tcp99 · tcp99

"An Aliner for All Seasons" http://userweb.eftel.com/~campers/ To me starting out it looks invaluable. Great article on awnings and annexes. Article Headings The Avan Family of Camper Trailers My Camping Background before the Aliner Rated Capacities Weight Reporting Standar...

barrie · barrie

Coles ,Woolies and Aldi sell potatoes for 5 dollars a kilo driving from Esk to Clifton known as the food bowl they were selling 20 kilo bags for 15 dollars . Rip off indeed

kiwijims · kiwijims

Broome experienced its warmest August day in 22 years this week, twice.The Kimberley town reached a top of 36.7 degrees on Monday afternoon, making it their hottest August day since 1995. This feat was outdone today as the mercury climbed to 37.5 degrees early in the afternoon. This was seven above...

Ranger Mick · Ranger Mick

Can anyone suggest a free camp between Halls Creek and Kununnura?

allan davey · allan davey

Hi guys, Has anyone had trouble with rippling in external on external roof area on crusaders. If so can you advise on the result. Our van is only 14 months old. Al & Rob

kiwijims · kiwijims

A total of 96 so-called "bushfire last-resort refuges" will now be signposted across South Australia, allowing people to better identify a place to seek shelter in a fire emergency.The last-resort refuges were established as part of a two-pronged fire safety strategy from the Country Fire Servi...

Stuss · Stuss

Hi all front diff failed on our 100 Series on Monday and in Newman waiting for parts to be sent up from Perth , should be on the road tomorrow arvo (hope) we've seen everything there is to see , motel room was built for FIFO workers ( so small ) shifted to another motel ,getting a bit bored.

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

There is a Scam on Facebook. When you are on the Home page, you will note a number of advertisements and photos on the right side of the page. Different types of photos appear and an item will be highlighted with a red circle, such as the sample below. I've seen three different photos including the one bel...

briche · briche

as our led tv is about to pass away we have decieded we need to get a new one. I think I remember seeing good comments about Kogan tv's. Does anyone have comments to share about these tv's. One aspect that is in their favor is that they operate directly on 12 volts D.C. Would appreciate your comments please...

delapan · delapan

Good service needs to be shared around, i am in the west and sprang a leak in the radiator side tank, contacted Radiator Direct in Vic, the manager Michael spent his weekend liasing with me to get the correct radiator and get it shipped to me (at less than half the price quoted over here) his service was e...

shambells · shambells

Hi guys i have a Jayco 18 foot Westport and I was wondering could I put the tool box on the rear of the caravan I also want to know we have a Waeco fridge freezer car fridge and is that possible to put that on the A frame where the tool box came from any help would be great thank you

JayDee · JayDee

Did you know that when you empty your van fridge, if you place sheets of newspaper on all the shelves and in the freezer section you can close the doors and you will not end up with any mould? But I always leave the doors slightly ajar. Jay&Dee

lizard · lizard

Thinking of getting one of these , mainly to allow us to lift the front of the van up to level - current towball hitch would hit tail gate , looks like Mchitch would let us raise Hayman Reese up by about 70 mm http://www.mchitch.com.au/_p/prd1/3762580191/product/3.5-tonne-%22easy-fit'-caravan...

MJG · MJG

Hello Everyone, I am in the dreaming/Pre preparation stage of Nomad life. I will need to work to fund my travels (Mid 50's Female). I think, I'd like to work from Station to Station, thus no need to be a turtle and carry my home with me. My questions are; Where do I start? Do I need a 4WD? if so, What do I look f...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We were talking to the owner of a caravan park that we stayed at recently & he was telling us about some interesting cooking methods in the camp kitchen, he wasn't impressed. Lay a popup toaster on its side & use it as a griller for your steak, never mind the dripping juices. An electric jug is gre...

Splottboy · Splottboy

I was wondering if anyone has stayed at Angorichina Village - FLINDERS RANGES. We will be there end of next week in our 2 wheel drive Motorhome ? Colin

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	LPG (Autogas) RV Generators. (Preview) I have run this in a couple of other forums with no advice received - seems they haven't hit the scene here yet. "I would be interested in hearing from anyone with first hand experience with the Onan Marquis Gold 5 to 6 kw LP Autogas generators. Claimed to be the RV industry quietest - what about running co...	Captain Ron	4	1332	09:23 AM Aug 26, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Woodenbong nsw to warwick qld (Preview) has anyone been along this road with a caravan? If so, what is the road like? Thanks.	the rocket	6	1692	08:58 AM Aug 26, 2017 by PeterD
	2017 Penrith Caravan & Camping Expo Western Sydney has been Canceled (Preview) Hi All, We got an Email, saying this years 2017 Penrith Caravan and Camping Expo has been cancelled. Anyone else heard of same. Jim	Hey Jim	4	1482	06:30 AM Aug 26, 2017 by Umpie1
	Weighed in today... (Preview) I had the opportunity to weigh rig fully loaded today as we headed off. It appears I still have too much ball weight, so at least now I know what I need to do. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 23rd of August 2017 07:09:13 PM	aussie_paul	12	2275	10:05 PM Aug 25, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Excellent Avan Web Site (Preview) "An Aliner for All Seasons" http://userweb.eftel.com/~campers/ To me starting out it looks invaluable. Great article on awnings and annexes. Article Headings The Avan Family of Camper Trailers My Camping Background before the Aliner Rated Capacities Weight Reporting Standar...	tcp99	8	1785	02:38 PM Aug 25, 2017 by ShortNorth
	Potato rip off (Preview) Coles ,Woolies and Aldi sell potatoes for 5 dollars a kilo driving from Esk to Clifton known as the food bowl they were selling 20 kilo bags for 15 dollars . Rip off indeed	barrie	17	3602	01:04 PM Aug 25, 2017 by hako
	Near-record August heat in Broome W.A. (Preview) Broome experienced its warmest August day in 22 years this week, twice.The Kimberley town reached a top of 36.7 degrees on Monday afternoon, making it their hottest August day since 1995. This feat was outdone today as the mercury climbed to 37.5 degrees early in the afternoon. This was seven above...	kiwijims	4	969	11:46 AM Aug 25, 2017 by Cadpete
	Free camps (Preview) Can anyone suggest a free camp between Halls Creek and Kununnura?	Ranger Mick	7	1557	10:58 AM Aug 25, 2017 by buffy61
	Rippling in roof of Crusader. (Preview) Hi guys, Has anyone had trouble with rippling in external on external roof area on crusaders. If so can you advise on the result. Our van is only 14 months old. Al & Rob	allan davey	6	2083	07:39 AM Aug 25, 2017 by TheHeaths
	CFS signposts refuges as last resort zones ahead of bushfire danger season...... (Preview) A total of 96 so-called "bushfire last-resort refuges" will now be signposted across South Australia, allowing people to better identify a place to seek shelter in a fire emergency.The last-resort refuges were established as part of a two-pronged fire safety strategy from the Country Fire Servi...	kiwijims	1	1074	07:13 AM Aug 25, 2017 by wasn_me
	Diff repairs (Preview) Hi all front diff failed on our 100 Series on Monday and in Newman waiting for parts to be sent up from Perth , should be on the road tomorrow arvo (hope) we've seen everything there is to see , motel room was built for FIFO workers ( so small ) shifted to another motel ,getting a bit bored.	Stuss	10	1829	06:44 AM Aug 25, 2017 by macka17
	FACEBOOK SCAM (Preview) There is a Scam on Facebook. When you are on the Home page, you will note a number of advertisements and photos on the right side of the page. Different types of photos appear and an item will be highlighted with a red circle, such as the sample below. I've seen three different photos including the one bel...	Big Gorilla	4	1844	10:43 PM Aug 24, 2017 by landy
	Kogan tv's (Preview) as our led tv is about to pass away we have decieded we need to get a new one. I think I remember seeing good comments about Kogan tv's. Does anyone have comments to share about these tv's. One aspect that is in their favor is that they operate directly on 12 volts D.C. Would appreciate your comments please...	briche	11	1691	07:29 PM Aug 24, 2017 by Kantiki
	Radiator, great service (Preview) Good service needs to be shared around, i am in the west and sprang a leak in the radiator side tank, contacted Radiator Direct in Vic, the manager Michael spent his weekend liasing with me to get the correct radiator and get it shipped to me (at less than half the price quoted over here) his service was e...	delapan	2	859	07:05 PM Aug 24, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Rear tool boxes on caravans (Preview) Hi guys i have a Jayco 18 foot Westport and I was wondering could I put the tool box on the rear of the caravan I also want to know we have a Waeco fridge freezer car fridge and is that possible to put that on the A frame where the tool box came from any help would be great thank you	shambells	17	8339	09:08 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Cupie
	Here's a tip.re mould. .. did you know? (Preview) Did you know that when you empty your van fridge, if you place sheets of newspaper on all the shelves and in the freezer section you can close the doors and you will not end up with any mould? But I always leave the doors slightly ajar. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	1593	07:22 AM Aug 24, 2017 by PeterD
	Mchitch coupling (Preview) Thinking of getting one of these , mainly to allow us to lift the front of the van up to level - current towball hitch would hit tail gate , looks like Mchitch would let us raise Hayman Reese up by about 70 mm http://www.mchitch.com.au/_p/prd1/3762580191/product/3.5-tonne-%22easy-fit'-caravan...	lizard	10	1903	04:28 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Dickodownunder
	4WD or Not? (Preview) Hello Everyone, I am in the dreaming/Pre preparation stage of Nomad life. I will need to work to fund my travels (Mid 50's Female). I think, I'd like to work from Station to Station, thus no need to be a turtle and carry my home with me. My questions are; Where do I start? Do I need a 4WD? if so, What do I look f...	MJG	27	1988	08:56 PM Aug 23, 2017 by MJG
	Camp Kitchen Escapades. (Preview) We were talking to the owner of a caravan park that we stayed at recently & he was telling us about some interesting cooking methods in the camp kitchen, he wasn't impressed. Lay a popup toaster on its side & use it as a griller for your steak, never mind the dripping juices. An electric jug is gre...	Desert Dweller	1	1248	04:39 PM Aug 23, 2017 by Eaglemax
	Angorichina Village - FLINDERS RANGES (Preview) I was wondering if anyone has stayed at Angorichina Village - FLINDERS RANGES. We will be there end of next week in our 2 wheel drive Motorhome ? Colin	Splottboy	2	941	03:50 PM Aug 23, 2017 by Splottboy
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