The Grey Nomads - General

phum · phum

hello all, those that have to use a cpap machine, how do you power it when not on 240v?

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hi, I intend to buy a light truck as a tow vehicle. It is an Isuzu NPR 45/155 Tradepack. GVM 4.5T and GCM 9.0T Only problem is I can't find private insurance. So far every company either says no or wants to offer business. I have a qiote for almost $4000 per year! Any ideas where i can get decent insurace? Th...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A somewhat contentious subject I suspect but I have been told by my car electrician that the combined draw of batteries charging in the am after draining overnight and especially the frige puts enormous strain on the alternator. In my case the alternator replacement is a horrendously expensive mat...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Anyone done steep point recently? How rough is it? Thanks

phum · phum

hello there any body getting redclaw/ yabbies now in south central qld

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...

BillandMarjie · BillandMarjie

We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.

RickJ · RickJ

https://www.drive.com.au/news/poll-does-australia-need-a-national-towing-licence/

Possum3 · Possum3

I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...

punch and judi · punch and judi

tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob

Bridget and Rob · Bridget and Rob

Hi All We are booked in at Rawnsley Park Caravan Park next week and they have kennels that you can book your dog into for the day while you explore Wilpena etc. as dogs aren't allowed. Just wondered if anyone has used the kennel facilities at Rawnsley and would appreciate any comments good and bad. Many t...

Gilo · Gilo

Q:I am new to this guys. Should my inverter automatically take over when I withdraw the 240 mains power?

Duh · Duh

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details....

Daytripper2 · Daytripper2

I recently sold a Motorhome for a considerable amount $. On the receipt for the sale I included a clause stating that the MH is purchased " As Is and no warranty or guarntee is implied" which the purchaser signed.The purchaser drove the vehicle for several thousand K's before having a problem with said...

Nevd · Nevd

Hi folks, Looking to manoeuvre a van nose in to an RV garage so I can use it as a spare bedroom - ie with access door opposite side to wall. My research has narrowed it down to the above 2. Has anyone had any real world experience with either? Van will be a 3500 kg dual axle (actual weight about 3350 kg). Thank...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

I have an old Uniden 1/3 w hand held UHF, only used 3 times in about 16 years. I have kept it charged every 3-4 months over the years and the battery surprisingly seems fine. After seeing the home page today about CB radio's I decided to try to sit it some where in the car. fits perfectly in the sun glasses hol...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi off to cape york soon, is it ok to put a gas bottle in cabin of the ute or in the ute tub part that has a canopy but houses my dual battery system. thanks.

BarneyBDB · BarneyBDB

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have a question for the more seasoned travellers out there. I am touring Tasmania for 7 weeks in my R.V. Today during very bad wind and rain, my 3x3 gazebo was torn out the ground and tumbled into another bay behind and below me. The two people in the hired camper van helped me return it to my bay, whic...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	cpap (Preview) hello all, those that have to use a cpap machine, how do you power it when not on 240v?	phum	14	584	09:52 PM May 7, 2023 by gold dandelion
	Private insurance for a light truck (Preview) Hi, I intend to buy a light truck as a tow vehicle. It is an Isuzu NPR 45/155 Tradepack. GVM 4.5T and GCM 9.0T Only problem is I can't find private insurance. So far every company either says no or wants to offer business. I have a qiote for almost $4000 per year! Any ideas where i can get decent insurace? Th...	Fridge65	2	332	02:29 AM May 7, 2023 by shane1340
	Travelling with gas on for frige (Preview) A somewhat contentious subject I suspect but I have been told by my car electrician that the combined draw of batteries charging in the am after draining overnight and especially the frige puts enormous strain on the alternator. In my case the alternator replacement is a horrendously expensive mat...	Brodie Allen	19	887	11:07 AM May 6, 2023 by Dick0
	Steep point WA (Preview) Anyone done steep point recently? How rough is it? Thanks	Cassie63	5	497	07:02 PM May 4, 2023 by Cassie63
	redclaw raiders (Preview) hello there any body getting redclaw/ yabbies now in south central qld	phum	1	361	05:11 PM May 2, 2023 by Cupie
	Breakaway Battery in Offroad Vans (Preview) How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...	Brodie Allen	8	478	07:53 AM May 2, 2023 by Brodie Allen
	New kitchen bench top (Preview) We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.	BillandMarjie	1	272	04:29 PM May 1, 2023 by Possum3
	A Licence To Tow ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/poll-does-australia-need-a-national-towing-licence/	RickJ	34	1123	11:30 AM May 1, 2023 by peter67
	Amenities at rest stops. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...	Possum3	41	1555	08:14 PM Apr 30, 2023 by Tony Bev
	trailer brakes coming on but not fully actuating. (Preview) tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...	punch and judi	20	636	04:30 PM Apr 29, 2023 by deverall11
	Another rollover ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob	Bobdown	33	1649	09:34 PM Apr 28, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Rawnsley Park Caravan Park (Preview) Hi All We are booked in at Rawnsley Park Caravan Park next week and they have kennels that you can book your dog into for the day while you explore Wilpena etc. as dogs aren't allowed. Just wondered if anyone has used the kennel facilities at Rawnsley and would appreciate any comments good and bad. Many t...	Bridget and Rob	4	672	07:17 AM Apr 27, 2023 by shakey55
	Incerter (Preview) Q:I am new to this guys. Should my inverter automatically take over when I withdraw the 240 mains power?	Gilo	7	869	10:29 PM Apr 26, 2023 by BarneyBDB
	Matilda Campervan (Fixed Ute Type) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details....	Duh	35	3979	08:38 AM Apr 26, 2023 by LoisKay
	Consumer Law ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I recently sold a Motorhome for a considerable amount $. On the receipt for the sale I included a clause stating that the MH is purchased " As Is and no warranty or guarntee is implied" which the purchaser signed.The purchaser drove the vehicle for several thousand K's before having a problem with said...	Daytripper2	30	1097	07:29 AM Apr 26, 2023 by watsea
	Caravan mover experience. - Optitec V3 or TUG V4 (Preview) Hi folks, Looking to manoeuvre a van nose in to an RV garage so I can use it as a spare bedroom - ie with access door opposite side to wall. My research has narrowed it down to the above 2. Has anyone had any real world experience with either? Van will be a 3500 kg dual axle (actual weight about 3350 kg). Thank...	Nevd	10	939	09:28 AM Apr 25, 2023 by rmoor
	Is a CB Radio now days worth carrying? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have an old Uniden 1/3 w hand held UHF, only used 3 times in about 16 years. I have kept it charged every 3-4 months over the years and the battery surprisingly seems fine. After seeing the home page today about CB radio's I decided to try to sit it some where in the car. fits perfectly in the sun glasses hol...	Bulldozer	37	1051	03:45 PM Apr 24, 2023 by Bulldozer
	GAS BOTTLE in car/ute canopy (Preview) Hi off to cape york soon, is it ok to put a gas bottle in cabin of the ute or in the ute tub part that has a canopy but houses my dual battery system. thanks.	cobberdog	10	351	02:51 PM Apr 24, 2023 by Cuppa
	Anyone we know?? (Preview)	BarneyBDB	3	504	09:53 AM Apr 23, 2023 by RickJ
	My gazebo blew away and may have damaged a vehicle. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a question for the more seasoned travellers out there. I am touring Tasmania for 7 weeks in my R.V. Today during very bad wind and rain, my 3x3 gazebo was torn out the ground and tumbled into another bay behind and below me. The two people in the hired camper van helped me return it to my bay, whic...	gdayjr	44	2042	07:51 PM Apr 22, 2023 by RickJ
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