The Grey Nomads - General

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, has anyone had a similar problem with a leaking window. It is In the lefthand corner facing the van On the outside. It is only a small amount. Inside: it comes through on that littlewhat u could loosely call the window sill and the aluminium window frame. Strop thinks it is not the roof...

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day. I need to have the vinyl replaced. I will be in Waroona (south of Perth). Yes I have Googled them and there are lots of them. I am after recommendations from any one who has used any particular company in the area and are pleased with the job. I do not wish to try and replace it myself. Thanks in advanc...

glassies · glassies

Good morning all there are most likely a lot of people On here now that dont realy know me .so for those that do I am just letting everybody know that i am now five years Free of melanoma! I still have a lot of pain from my operation But i am alive! Its been a long five years but hubby and i are at last on the road...

ruby6689 · ruby6689

We went to the Lismore Caravan and camping show today hoping to find a cover for our van. We saw one only cover As we had nothing to compare it with we did not buy it. We have a 21' Coachman. What are your recommendations?

Mlkratz · Mlkratz

Hi.. Im a Newbie and soon to be GNomad. I would like some reviews please on Brand name Generators versus less expensive ones. Looking at probably 2.5 Many thanks

Apples09 · Apples09

HI GN's I am new to this forum so please be kind to a soon to be GN. Having spent the past few months looking around at second hand vans for my first van I am starting to get a bit confused as to what makes for a good reliable van. At this stage a second hand van seems the best option to ensure that we can, (a) enjoy...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Sheesh has abyone been to original van or in my case motorhome manufacturer to get fixed, upgrad or just checked ? The BS they tell you !! My inverter charger is one unit . The charger side 60 amp doesn't work . Never had for 2 years . But I though it would be nice to have the luxury of a fast charger when we star...

bob1420 · bob1420

Hi all, if somebody could help with some info would be greatly appreciated. Cold water system works fine, hot water well thats a different story, after turning on hot water system gas or 240v same problem,pump works fine until you open hot water tap, the pressure is ok for about 15 seconds then the pump...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Well we are off for about three weeks heading to Coober pedy to meet friends then slowly meander back to vic. camped up at the show grounds in Burra tonight had a good meal at the pub with tonights " neighbours " they are from tasie. its a bit chilly here though defiantly going to have to fit a diesel heater...

dazz49 · dazz49

This morning a group of vans pulled up to use the toilets at the Burke and wills campsite at menindee NSW. A set of caravan keys was found on the ground sometime after they departed. Apparently they were on the way to Mungo NP . A fellow camper has taken the keys into the menindee visitors centre. I am post...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I have noticed on various threads some confusion on what is Grey and what is Black water. It is probably quite obvious to most, but just for clarification ... grey water - the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances. black water - ho...

Jamjar · Jamjar

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-victorian-road-rules-come-into-force-on-july-1/news-story/19cf8c9c8b150cc8c238ecefb14dfd41

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

Calling all Grey people who have any knowledge of someone in the Burpengary area of QLD who could carry out an expert inspection of a caravan my Wife and I wish to purchase. The rig is a Geist XK559 and it looks OK. However, as first time owners of a caravan our knowledge of the matter is almost zero. Any adv...

Gazvick · Gazvick

Hi all, Newbies to the forum & travelling. We are leaving for the Cape in 2 weeks & are a bit confused as to the time & distance estimates we are for travelling between destination. Can anyone suggest an itinerary especially between Coen and the Tip? We have a small tent. Thanks for any...

Homer and Marg · Homer and Marg

Very new to this camping lark. If I pitch my tent at a powered site, can I plug the 15 amp cord from the CP source to a power board in my tent to boil a kettle for instance. Just asking?

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

Any grey nomads out there fossicking or panning for gold If so where is best place to do this ?

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

I mentioned early this month that I had scraped the side of my caravan on a Servo bowser whilst looking for the elusive diesel pump..in a large City Servo in country Victoria... $300 cosmetic damage to my van...it was a light scrape....you won't believe the supposed ""damage"" to the servo bowser, me...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

has any one driven this road lately? if so what are the road conditions like, thanks in anticipation of a reply.

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi No I did not do it, but plenty seem to have My suggestion is to pay attention to what you are doing, but if a mistake is made then this may help. Here is a link that I was given, to a company that is geared to quickly attend to your problem. It has information on the different types of 'wrong fuel' that are p...

kiwijims · kiwijims

I have just had a look at the present list of viewers of this Forum, There were 7 from the U.S.A. one from Germany and a few from Aussie, To me, it seems a pity that these Visitors don't log on and make some comment regarding their interest in this Site, I'm sure they must have a tale to tell about their trave...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Window leak (Preview) hello everyone, has anyone had a similar problem with a leaking window. It is In the lefthand corner facing the van On the outside. It is only a small amount. Inside: it comes through on that littlewhat u could loosely call the window sill and the aluminium window frame. Strop thinks it is not the roof...	the rocket	13	1510	07:45 AM Jul 12, 2017 by CC Bear
	Replacement vinyl on roll out awning. (Preview) G'day. I need to have the vinyl replaced. I will be in Waroona (south of Perth). Yes I have Googled them and there are lots of them. I am after recommendations from any one who has used any particular company in the area and are pleased with the job. I do not wish to try and replace it myself. Thanks in advanc...	ballast2	6	1942	05:28 PM Jul 11, 2017 by spida
	Hello everybody (Preview) Good morning all there are most likely a lot of people On here now that dont realy know me .so for those that do I am just letting everybody know that i am now five years Free of melanoma! I still have a lot of pain from my operation But i am alive! Its been a long five years but hubby and i are at last on the road...	glassies	11	1100	12:15 PM Jul 11, 2017 by Phil C
	Caravan cover (Preview) We went to the Lismore Caravan and camping show today hoping to find a cover for our van. We saw one only cover As we had nothing to compare it with we did not buy it. We have a 21' Coachman. What are your recommendations?	ruby6689	14	1616	09:16 AM Jul 11, 2017 by Ron-D
	Reviews please on Generators....... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi.. Im a Newbie and soon to be GNomad. I would like some reviews please on Brand name Generators versus less expensive ones. Looking at probably 2.5 Many thanks	Mlkratz	31	4156	09:03 AM Jul 11, 2017 by Jaahn
	What van should I be looking at? All too confusing Opalite Jayco options (Preview) HI GN's I am new to this forum so please be kind to a soon to be GN. Having spent the past few months looking around at second hand vans for my first van I am starting to get a bit confused as to what makes for a good reliable van. At this stage a second hand van seems the best option to ensure that we can, (a) enjoy...	Apples09	20	6783	10:43 PM Jul 10, 2017 by Pariss
	Getting things checked or upgraded . Rip off . (Preview) Sheesh has abyone been to original van or in my case motorhome manufacturer to get fixed, upgrad or just checked ? The BS they tell you !! My inverter charger is one unit . The charger side 60 amp doesn't work . Never had for 2 years . But I though it would be nice to have the luxury of a fast charger when we star...	Aus-Kiwi	9	1342	08:09 PM Jul 10, 2017 by meetoo
	Hot water system (Preview) Hi all, if somebody could help with some info would be greatly appreciated. Cold water system works fine, hot water well thats a different story, after turning on hot water system gas or 240v same problem,pump works fine until you open hot water tap, the pressure is ok for about 15 seconds then the pump...	bob1420	8	867	07:30 PM Jul 10, 2017 by bob1420
	We are Off (Preview) Well we are off for about three weeks heading to Coober pedy to meet friends then slowly meander back to vic. camped up at the show grounds in Burra tonight had a good meal at the pub with tonights " neighbours " they are from tasie. its a bit chilly here though defiantly going to have to fit a diesel heater...	Woody n Sue	7	930	05:51 PM Jul 10, 2017 by Phil C
	Keys found Burke and wills camp menindee (Preview) This morning a group of vans pulled up to use the toilets at the Burke and wills campsite at menindee NSW. A set of caravan keys was found on the ground sometime after they departed. Apparently they were on the way to Mungo NP . A fellow camper has taken the keys into the menindee visitors centre. I am post...	dazz49	0	653	11:41 AM Jul 10, 2017 by dazz49
	Black Water/Grey Water (Preview) Gday... I have noticed on various threads some confusion on what is Grey and what is Black water. It is probably quite obvious to most, but just for clarification ... grey water - the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances. black water - ho...	rockylizard	10	1570	08:31 AM Jul 10, 2017 by sandsmere
	New Victorian road rules 1 July (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-victorian-road-rules-come-into-force-on-july-1/news-story/19cf8c9c8b150cc8c238ecefb14dfd41	Jamjar	12	1545	08:29 AM Jul 10, 2017 by CC Bear
	Geist 2010 XK559 (Preview) Calling all Grey people who have any knowledge of someone in the Burpengary area of QLD who could carry out an expert inspection of a caravan my Wife and I wish to purchase. The rig is a Geist XK559 and it looks OK. However, as first time owners of a caravan our knowledge of the matter is almost zero. Any adv...	Nobby Simpson	12	1353	07:53 AM Jul 10, 2017 by Nobby Simpson
	Cape York (Preview) Hi all, Newbies to the forum & travelling. We are leaving for the Cape in 2 weeks & are a bit confused as to the time & distance estimates we are for travelling between destination. Can anyone suggest an itinerary especially between Coen and the Tip? We have a small tent. Thanks for any...	Gazvick	3	1124	07:11 AM Jul 10, 2017 by Bello
	Power to tent (Preview) Very new to this camping lark. If I pitch my tent at a powered site, can I plug the 15 amp cord from the CP source to a power board in my tent to boil a kettle for instance. Just asking?	Homer and Marg	11	2749	09:41 PM Jul 9, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Where is best place to pan for gold ? (Preview) Any grey nomads out there fossicking or panning for gold If so where is best place to do this ?	Peter Rose	16	1127	09:35 PM Jul 9, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Follow up to my Small Scrape with the Servo Bowser...you won't believe.. (Preview) I mentioned early this month that I had scraped the side of my caravan on a Servo bowser whilst looking for the elusive diesel pump..in a large City Servo in country Victoria... $300 cosmetic damage to my van...it was a light scrape....you won't believe the supposed ""damage"" to the servo bowser, me...	Goldfinger	14	1727	09:32 PM Jul 9, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Bourke to Willcania via Tilpa (Preview) has any one driven this road lately? if so what are the road conditions like, thanks in anticipation of a reply.	Juggenaut	4	732	03:43 PM Jul 9, 2017 by matildatraveller
	OH NO I put the wrong fuel in my car !! (Preview) Hi No I did not do it, but plenty seem to have My suggestion is to pay attention to what you are doing, but if a mistake is made then this may help. Here is a link that I was given, to a company that is geared to quickly attend to your problem. It has information on the different types of 'wrong fuel' that are p...	Jaahn	19	1778	03:31 PM Jul 9, 2017 by macka17
	Visitors to this Forum (Preview) I have just had a look at the present list of viewers of this Forum, There were 7 from the U.S.A. one from Germany and a few from Aussie, To me, it seems a pity that these Visitors don't log on and make some comment regarding their interest in this Site, I'm sure they must have a tale to tell about their trave...	kiwijims	1	1128	08:22 AM Jul 9, 2017 by brickies
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