The Grey Nomads - General

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

A Big hello to everyone! As I am the new kid on the block please have patience with my feeble attempts at posting messages. I am seeking to buy a slide-on camper or Jayco Swift camper to suit my 1996 4WD 2.8lt Diesel Toyota Hilux tray top utility. It has a tare weight of 1530 and the tray size is 2.5m lon...

Possum3 · Possum3

Just a reminder that school zones are back in operation tomorrow (Monday 24 April). Remember to keep to the 40km/hr school zone speed limit and slow down. #TowardsZero Monday is regarded as a school development day (also known as student-free days), when school zones are in operation, as some stud...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi All, Great to see so many photos of great places...... Does anyone know where this photo was taken (Sorry can someone advise me on how to make photos smaller please??)?

Nino · Nino

I have a problem with an error which keeps coming up on the dash. Error 202. This error locks the gear box from changing into 5th & 6th gears. Does anyone out there have the same problem or have a resolution. My van has been with a recommended Iveco repairer for 6 weeks now with no likely solution to ha...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, thinking about buying a pair of those large permanent extendable side mirrors for my 100 series LC with prices varying from $445 to $755 (supply only) and wondering if there is any difference in quality from one brand to another and any pitfalls buying the cheaper on line brand for around $445?...

Lesley F · Lesley F

Well, I haven't been here for ages. I'm currently staying at the Kununurra Showgrounds park, (cheaper than the others), waiting for a broken window to be replaced. 3 weeks and still no spare part, aaaahhhhh. It's gunna cost $1000.00 bucks on insurance, the window had to be ordered from Mercedes i...

meetoo · meetoo

When posting photos of late they have been appearing sideways. Anyone know why that may be happening? Thanks. Cheers, John.

meetoo · meetoo

Cheers, John.

alan7315 · alan7315

Recently commenced a seven week odyssey from Tassie to the Big island. Started off at Koroit and enjoyed the Local Area greatly. Currently at Halls Gap Visited McKenzie Falls right to the bottom & back. Will continue on to Swan Hill in the morning.

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I am planning a trip in my motorhome, and want to drive from Broken Hill to Fowlers Gap on the Silver City Highway then turn off at Fowlers Gap and drive 75km on the Mutawinntji Road to the National Park "Homestead Creek Camping area after the Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Would anyone know if its a good...

JohnLG · JohnLG

Rain run off Runs off your RV & down the street curb drain and usually out to the ocean.Bathroom light grey - shower & hand basinMost Queensland councils specify that it should be treated/filtered and can then be dumped on lawns etc. A DIY filtering system can be easily home made for next to not...

brickies · brickies

I was reading the lastest cmca mag and they had a story about the free camp at Ingham now open and booking can be made via CMCA no cash payment $3 a person a night must be self contained, I wonder does this mean that these camps are CMCA members only.

meetoo · meetoo

On a shop wall in Coonalpyn SA, across from the painted silos.

Possum3 · Possum3

Operation Go Slow, starts at 12.01am tomorrow (Friday 21 April 2017) and continues until 11.59pm on Tuesday (25 April 2017). Double demerits will be enforced throughout the period for speeding, mobile phones, seatbelt, and motorcycle-helmet offences. Officers will be a highly-visible presen...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A question for those of you living in your vans permanently or for long periods: How do you wash your laundry? When camped in the bush for more than about one week I run out of clothes and need to do some laundry so I hand wash stuff in a bucket but that is not going to work for clothes and bed linen on a regular b...

kiwijims · kiwijims

"Yep" the Hotel at Whim Creek is undergone a facelift and is now up and running, as well as meals they are offering FREE CAMPING ( yet to be confirmed ) Check out their new short Video............. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisviadFBTg K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 19th of April...

ken · ken

Hi all. Ok composting toilet seems to be just to hard. So back to cassette type i have contacted dometic and thetford looking for a front access cassette toilet but like hens teeth any one have a suggestion?

Pam · Pam

If towing a caravan which is the best way to drive from South West Rocks to Dubbo.

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&...

NormJean · NormJean

Hi everyone, we are new to this site. Can anyone help with this problem please. Towing a Jayco Swan with a Toyota Hilux and have strapped on extension mirrors. Mirrors are fine except every time a truck passes it blows the mirror in to the drivers window. Is there a way to maybe tighten the folding mirror...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Looking to purchase (Preview) A Big hello to everyone! As I am the new kid on the block please have patience with my feeble attempts at posting messages. I am seeking to buy a *slide-on camper* or **Jayco Swift** camper to suit my 1996 4WD 2.8lt Diesel Toyota Hilux tray top utility. It has a tare weight of 1530 and the tray size is 2.5m lon...	matildatraveller	6	1112	10:12 AM Apr 24, 2017 by matildatraveller
	School zones are back, Tell your friends! (Preview) Just a reminder that school zones are back in operation tomorrow (Monday 24 April). Remember to keep to the 40km/hr school zone speed limit and slow down. #TowardsZero Monday is regarded as a school development day (also known as student-free days), when school zones are in operation, as some stud...	Possum3	4	689	05:37 AM Apr 24, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	PICK THIS PLACE (Preview) Hi All, Great to see so many photos of great places...... Does anyone know where this photo was taken (Sorry can someone advise me on how to make photos smaller please??)?	matildatraveller	4	1007	08:03 PM Apr 23, 2017 by matildatraveller
	Iveco 202 Fault (Preview) I have a problem with an error which keeps coming up on the dash. Error 202. This error locks the gear box from changing into 5th & 6th gears. Does anyone out there have the same problem or have a resolution. My van has been with a recommended Iveco repairer for 6 weeks now with no likely solution to ha...	Nino	16	4757	07:38 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Towing Mirrors (Preview) Hello, thinking about buying a pair of those large permanent extendable side mirrors for my 100 series LC with prices varying from $445 to $755 (supply only) and wondering if there is any difference in quality from one brand to another and any pitfalls buying the cheaper on line brand for around $445?...	ROAD RUNNER	15	1123	04:49 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Hydeeeho
	Kununurra Showgrounds (Preview) Well, I haven't been here for ages. I'm currently staying at the Kununurra Showgrounds park, (cheaper than the others), waiting for a broken window to be replaced. 3 weeks and still no spare part, aaaahhhhh. It's gunna cost $1000.00 bucks on insurance, the window had to be ordered from Mercedes i...	Lesley F	9	1653	11:57 AM Apr 23, 2017 by msg
	Sideways Photos (Preview) When posting photos of late they have been appearing sideways. Anyone know why that may be happening? Thanks. Cheers, John.	meetoo	15	1228	08:13 PM Apr 22, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Thong Trees, Hang your heads in Shame... (Preview) Cheers, John.	meetoo	15	1793	06:52 PM Apr 22, 2017 by madcart
	The trip is on! (Preview) Recently commenced a seven week odyssey from Tassie to the Big island. Started off at Koroit and enjoyed the Local Area greatly. Currently at Halls Gap Visited McKenzie Falls right to the bottom & back. Will continue on to Swan Hill in the morning.	alan7315	3	768	06:06 PM Apr 22, 2017 by meetoo
	Mutawintji National Park (Preview) Hi, I am planning a trip in my motorhome, and want to drive from Broken Hill to Fowlers Gap on the Silver City Highway then turn off at Fowlers Gap and drive 75km on the Mutawinntji Road to the National Park "Homestead Creek Camping area after the Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Would anyone know if its a good...	Splottboy	10	1700	04:56 PM Apr 22, 2017 by Splottboy
	The 4 types of waste water in – Caravan, 5th Wheeler, Motor Home: ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Rain run off Runs off your RV & down the street curb drain and usually out to the ocean.Bathroom light grey - shower & hand basinMost Queensland councils specify that it should be treated/filtered and can then be dumped on lawns etc. A DIY filtering system can be easily home made for next to not...	JohnLG	35	1933	11:00 AM Apr 22, 2017 by Bryan
	Ingham free camp (Preview) I was reading the lastest cmca mag and they had a story about the free camp at Ingham now open and booking can be made via CMCA no cash payment $3 a person a night must be self contained, I wonder does this mean that these camps are CMCA members only.	brickies	13	1939	08:54 AM Apr 22, 2017 by Lorries
	On a shop wall. (Preview) On a shop wall in Coonalpyn SA, across from the painted silos.	meetoo	3	1172	12:52 PM Apr 21, 2017 by BruDi
	Double Demerits from tonight. ANZAC Weekend. (Preview) Operation Go Slow, starts at 12.01am tomorrow (Friday 21 April 2017) and continues until 11.59pm on Tuesday (25 April 2017). Double demerits will be enforced throughout the period for speeding, mobile phones, seatbelt, and motorcycle-helmet offences. Officers will be a highly-visible presen...	Possum3	16	1097	12:14 PM Apr 21, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	Laundry - what do you do with it? (Preview) A question for those of you living in your vans permanently or for long periods: How do you wash your laundry? When camped in the bush for more than about one week I run out of clothes and need to do some laundry so I hand wash stuff in a bucket but that is not going to work for clothes and bed linen on a regular b...	Mike Harding	17	2169	11:20 PM Apr 20, 2017 by Tony Bev
	FREE CAMPING AT WHIM CREEK IN THE PILBARA........... (Preview) "Yep" the Hotel at Whim Creek is undergone a facelift and is now up and running, as well as meals they are offering FREE CAMPING ( yet to be confirmed ) Check out their new short Video............. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisviadFBTg K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 19th of April...	kiwijims	3	1440	03:47 PM Apr 20, 2017 by sirbasil
	Cassette toilets (Preview) Hi all. Ok composting toilet seems to be just to hard. So back to cassette type i have contacted dometic and thetford looking for a front access cassette toilet but like hens teeth any one have a suggestion?	ken	16	1727	10:41 AM Apr 20, 2017 by ken
	South West Rocks to Dubbo NSW (Preview) If towing a caravan which is the best way to drive from South West Rocks to Dubbo.	Pam	8	2264	10:26 AM Apr 20, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	Dad race-calls his family's camping trip (Preview) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&...	MOLLUSCAN	1	887	10:09 AM Apr 20, 2017 by Cupie
	Caravan mirrors (Preview) Hi everyone, we are new to this site. Can anyone help with this problem please. Towing a Jayco Swan with a Toyota Hilux and have strapped on extension mirrors. Mirrors are fine except every time a truck passes it blows the mirror in to the drivers window. Is there a way to maybe tighten the folding mirror...	NormJean	14	1845	06:53 PM Apr 19, 2017 by Lakers
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