The Grey Nomads - General

gandk · gandk

I know this has been discussed many times but we are about to set off on the "big lap" We purchased our 2nd hand van with a 12/240 compressor fridge newly installed and was given the former 3 way fridge as well. We use the 3 way on the patio as a bar fridge and it works like magic. With all the talk about having e...

MiDE1 · MiDE1

Hi we are planing a trip to the tip of Austratia later this year we have a Jayco Journey outback POPTOP can any help with the road conditions and some places to stay thanks. -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:17 PM -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:59 PM

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi There. Should you be visiting SA and wishing to spend time in the hills in such places as Hahndorf, can I recommend to you all the wetlands at Mt Barker. There is parking available for big rigs and a caravan or two. This wetland has a wonderful array of birdlife and provides a very pleasant walk....

dirvine · dirvine

Hi All, I have just purchased a 2nd Hand Van. The previous owner has given me a wiring diagram so I can wire up the Tug. I have worked out all the wires except one which is on pin 9 which comes from the Brakesafe unit on the van to the car. I am wondering what this wire is for and what it should connect to. Some ha...

DECEMBER 2016 UPDATE IN MEMBERS BLOGS · Dougwe

You will find the update in the members blogs section.

Choppercox · Choppercox

Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter

David Bevis · David Bevis

I am trying to ensure that Mercedes Australia fix their Sprinter vans, before they kill somebody. I was talking to one of your drivers, Ryhs (Sunshine coast) which has one of the latest Sprinters and like I am, he and many others are very concerned about one of the major problems with Mercedes Sprint...

adreamer · adreamer

Hi, does anyone use Stan for there i-pads? How much a month and is it worth it? Helen

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are looking to take about 3-4 days to drive to Melbourne and thought we would take a couple of alternative routes there and back. One way maybe to Naracoorte and then onto Edenhope and up to Horsham the other maybe down to Casterton then Hamilton and either up to Wartook then Horsham or from Dinkeld ac...

keiron · keiron

I am looking to buy a used van with a dining area layout as per the attached photo. When I speak to many salespersons about this layout I get looks like I have two heads (no I am not a Taswegian). Whilst we are all familiar with the "L" shaped Dinette, The Cafe arrangement; and the Lounge layout (which is a fu...

wobblywombat · wobblywombat

looking for someone with a motorhome heading from Echuca, Victoria to Mackay, QLD mid February 2017 - to share the journey. Happy to contribute towards fuel. Contact Jan at Ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk

tezza · tezza

I am hoping to get some input from those wiser than me. We have been told that tyre pressure should only change by 4psi between hot and cold. We have the van tyres at 46 psi cold and they are 56psi hot therefore if what i have been told is right I need to put in quite a bit more. They are 185/14 8 ply light truck t...

the rocket · the rocket

hi, does anyone know how long it takes by boat to get there and how is the one day tour. Thanks

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

we would like to wish every one on the forum a happy new year and we hope you all have a great and safe 2017 Dragonfly 1 and Mrs. Dragonfly

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Unfortunately due to the countries retailers gradually disappearing beneath the waves of economic illness Australia is afflicted with, many are closing down with people thrown onto the unemployment heap. For those of us still lucky enough to have a job or have sufficient retirement income (may...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A four-wheel drive has fallen off a barge heading to Fraser Island and sunk.No-one was inside at the time, but a group of backpackers on their way to the island for New Year's Eve lost their mobile phones, bank cards, passports and other valuables when the rented vehicle rolled out between Inskip Poi...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday Gee another grey hair, wrinkle and roll of fat. Thank you for your friendship, understanding and respect. Its been a great year with many more to come. Special mention to Cindy, she puts up with our rants, and we love her for it. May health, wisdom and travel be your lot for 2017. From the Crocks

Nelly · Nelly

Hello one and all - I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2017 and I hope you can see a lot of this great country. Stay safe and look after yourselves.

lockie and me · lockie and me

hello lockie needs to know what camp is like at christies beach,echuca, is like,, is there plenty of space, etc,,etc,, thanking u

kiwijims · kiwijims

Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, dies aged 84 US actress Debbie Reynolds, who lit up the screen in Singin' in the Rain and other Hollywood classics, has died after suffering a stroke just one day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher. R.I.P. Debbie, You we...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	3 WAY OR COMPRESSOR FRIDGE? UPDATE PLEASE (Preview) I know this has been discussed many times but we are about to set off on the "big lap" We purchased our 2nd hand van with a 12/240 compressor fridge newly installed and was given the former 3 way fridge as well. We use the 3 way on the patio as a bar fridge and it works like magic. With all the talk about having e...	gandk	18	1218	07:33 PM Jan 3, 2017 by msg
	The Tip (Cape York) (Preview) Hi we are planing a trip to the tip of Austratia later this year we have a Jayco Journey outback POPTOP can any help with the road conditions and some places to stay thanks. -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:17 PM -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:59 PM	MiDE1	4	2001	06:48 PM Jan 3, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Laratinga Wetlands (Preview) Hi There. Should you be visiting SA and wishing to spend time in the hills in such places as Hahndorf, can I recommend to you all the wetlands at Mt Barker. There is parking available for big rigs and a caravan or two. This wetland has a wonderful array of birdlife and provides a very pleasant walk....	dazz49	2	706	06:16 PM Jan 3, 2017 by woofta and precious
	wiring of a New Age Manta Ray Deluxe (Preview) Hi All, I have just purchased a 2nd Hand Van. The previous owner has given me a wiring diagram so I can wire up the Tug. I have worked out all the wires except one which is on pin 9 which comes from the Brakesafe unit on the van to the car. I am wondering what this wire is for and what it should connect to. Some ha...	dirvine	3	1859	12:46 PM Jan 3, 2017 by migra
	DECEMBER 2016 UPDATE IN MEMBERS BLOGS (Preview) You will find the update in the members blogs section.	Dougwe	2	627	12:35 PM Jan 3, 2017 by Dougwe
	Satellite TV (Preview) Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter	Choppercox	14	2055	08:25 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Choppercox
	Limp Mode (Preview) I am trying to ensure that Mercedes Australia fix their Sprinter vans, before they kill somebody. I was talking to one of your drivers, Ryhs (Sunshine coast) which has one of the latest Sprinters and like I am, he and many others are very concerned about one of the major problems with Mercedes Sprint...	David Bevis	15	3270	07:58 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	STAN (Preview) Hi, does anyone use Stan for there i-pads? How much a month and is it worth it? Helen	adreamer	12	1160	03:27 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Chucker
	Alternative route from Adelaide to Melbourne via Naracoorte (Preview) we are looking to take about 3-4 days to drive to Melbourne and thought we would take a couple of alternative routes there and back. One way maybe to Naracoorte and then onto Edenhope and up to Horsham the other maybe down to Casterton then Hamilton and either up to Wartook then Horsham or from Dinkeld ac...	jbrinks	10	1169	09:05 PM Jan 2, 2017 by jbrinks
	Caravan Dining area layouts (Preview) I am looking to buy a used van with a dining area layout as per the attached photo. When I speak to many salespersons about this layout I get looks like I have two heads (no I am not a Taswegian). Whilst we are all familiar with the "L" shaped Dinette, The Cafe arrangement; and the Lounge layout (which is a fu...	keiron	12	4061	06:13 PM Jan 2, 2017 by Dhutime
	Hi everyone, (Preview) looking for someone with a motorhome heading from Echuca, Victoria to Mackay, QLD mid February 2017 - to share the journey. Happy to contribute towards fuel. Contact Jan at Ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk	wobblywombat	4	814	11:48 AM Jan 2, 2017 by Happywanderer
	van tyre pressure (Preview) I am hoping to get some input from those wiser than me. We have been told that tyre pressure should only change by 4psi between hot and cold. We have the van tyres at 46 psi cold and they are 56psi hot therefore if what i have been told is right I need to put in quite a bit more. They are 185/14 8 ply light truck t...	tezza	10	5624	05:59 PM Jan 1, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Kangaroo island (Preview) hi, does anyone know how long it takes by boat to get there and how is the one day tour. Thanks	the rocket	9	1286	04:17 PM Jan 1, 2017 by PeterD
	Happy new year (Preview) we would like to wish every one on the forum a happy new year and we hope you all have a great and safe 2017 Dragonfly 1 and Mrs. Dragonfly	dragonfly1	3	632	02:13 PM Jan 1, 2017 by macka17
	Good Deals for Retail Buyers (Preview) Unfortunately due to the countries retailers gradually disappearing beneath the waves of economic illness Australia is afflicted with, many are closing down with people thrown onto the unemployment heap. For those of us still lucky enough to have a job or have sufficient retirement income (may...	Bruce and Bev	2	837	11:19 AM Jan 1, 2017 by newhorizons
	4WD falls off barge on way to Fraser Island, (Preview) A four-wheel drive has fallen off a barge heading to Fraser Island and sunk.No-one was inside at the time, but a group of backpackers on their way to the island for New Year's Eve lost their mobile phones, bank cards, passports and other valuables when the rented vehicle rolled out between Inskip Poi...	kiwijims	8	2159	08:51 AM Jan 1, 2017 by Ron-D
	Happy New Year you lot... (Preview) Gday Gee another grey hair, wrinkle and roll of fat. Thank you for your friendship, understanding and respect. Its been a great year with many more to come. Special mention to Cindy, she puts up with our rants, and we love her for it. May health, wisdom and travel be your lot for 2017. From the Crocks	Phil C	2	437	12:33 AM Jan 1, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Happy New Year (Preview) Hello one and all - I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2017 and I hope you can see a lot of this great country. Stay safe and look after yourselves.	Nelly	1	363	12:30 AM Jan 1, 2017 by Gaylehere
	christies beach (Preview) hello lockie needs to know what camp is like at christies beach,echuca, is like,, is there plenty of space, etc,,etc,, thanking u	lockie and me	7	894	03:41 PM Dec 31, 2016 by jules47
	ANOTHER GREAT PASSES AWAY, (Preview) Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, dies aged 84 US actress Debbie Reynolds, who lit up the screen in Singin' in the Rain and other Hollywood classics, has died after suffering a stroke just one day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher. R.I.P. Debbie, You we...	kiwijims	5	1312	12:34 PM Dec 31, 2016 by Cupie
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