The Grey Nomads - General

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, I want to a buy either a towing rope or snatch strap just in case I need to be towed for what ever reason or get bogged. I don't want cheap or high cost. Any ideas, looked at Dyneema rope but think it will be at premium price also not sure what would be a suitable length. Thanks John.

larrylong · larrylong

Hi All.thinking of doing the half lap this year leaving from Ballarat,up the centre and down the west coast,I'm told there is a way around Adelaide,what is it,and also recommend a good caravan/free camp at Port Augusta.thanks.

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, I know the Eyre Peninsula water is a little suspect, but are we unwise to attach the Streaky Bay town water to our caravan, considering the water heater, toilet etc. John

BARME1 · BARME1

WE have a 2015 suprem excutive which we are setting up for the Big trek however having just used it for a week we find that the seatting between the bi fold table is not a comfortable as we we would like has any else had this problem as i think it may be common in a lot vans looking for ideas on making it more co...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Dedicated to all Nomads who had the pleasure of watching these two artists. Two of the funniest blokes ever to grace the silver screen. Enjoy!

warreng · warreng

I have a 1991 rb20 coaster 22r petrol motorWould like to install 14b Toyota diesel. Can someone please tell me if it will fit.

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Wheel Bearings!....when they let you down, your wheel can sheer off....happened to my brother on the Junee Railway Bridge Junee' railway bridge yesterday, Friday 11.30 A.M.... I was wondering why my brother Ray, who hails from Renmark..... had not arrived here in Bendigo...he just sent phot...

cherylmac · cherylmac

Hi all I would like to replace the curtains in our caravan with roller blinds has anyone had any made? Or know where I can get them made thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

There's plenty of water in the Territory at the moment, The spectacular waterfalls at Litchfield National Park, south of Darwin, are pumping after huge amounts of wet season rain. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-29/waterfalls-of-litchfield-national-park-nt-in-full-flight/82...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

sasja · sasja

hi, what does anybody think about the megavolt 200 / 250 w solar panels on eBay ATM are they worth buying? Any thoughts ladies and gents. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391551431532 -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 2017 08:56:14 PM -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 201...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

What happened to them?. Back in the 60's and earlier full height caravans went as low as 10' in length. They had a bed that doubled as a couch and the bare essentials. But it was an escape capsule from the hussle and bustle. Regular readers might recall our 10'6" x 6' van i made with 8" wheels and shower an...

neck-end · neck-end

hi all we new to this caravan experience and would like to know is any one towing a 3500 gvt. Traveler Prodigy,or similar and what are you towing it with??? dibill.

sir alvisar · sir alvisar

I am 52 years old and I have so many unanswered questions!!!! I still haven't found out who let the Dogs Out...how to get to Sesame Street... why Dora doesn't just use Google Maps...Why do all flavors of fruit loops taste exactly the same, ......why eggs are packaged in a flimsy paper carton, but batter...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, Looking forward to Adelaide caravan show in a month or so, and will look closely at a 16 foot Wallaby poptop with ensuite. i am wondering if members with this model have some feedback on your van after an extended trip. I would appreciate some firsthand feedback on good (and bad points if appropria...

Jasperred · Jasperred

Just looking at buying a new tow vehicle and was wondering why most use duel cabs over vehicles like Jeep or Pajero?

mezza56 · mezza56

I read a lot of posts on here and elsewhere related to van weights. From what I have read the general consensus is dont tow a van more than ur vehicle weighs , i reckon in the van category of 20' plus that wud apply to 90 percent of vans I see . Are there any actual figures relating to accidents involving vans w...

Possum3 · Possum3

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/breaking-elderly-man-trapped-crash-new-england-hwy/3136104/#/2

kiwijims · kiwijims

HERE...http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t47569174/whats-the-weather-like-where-you-are/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Towing rope or Snatch strap (Preview) Hi Guys, I want to a buy either a towing rope or snatch strap just in case I need to be towed for what ever reason or get bogged. I don't want cheap or high cost. Any ideas, looked at Dyneema rope but think it will be at premium price also not sure what would be a suitable length. Thanks John.	Mr Red	14	3403	05:31 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Hylife
	The Half Lap (Preview) Hi All.thinking of doing the half lap this year leaving from Ballarat,up the centre and down the west coast,I'm told there is a way around Adelaide,what is it,and also recommend a good caravan/free camp at Port Augusta.thanks.	larrylong	17	1883	05:01 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Hylife
	cpap machines (Preview) hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.	Poppy sore eye	8	1278	02:10 PM Jan 30, 2017 by BruDi
	Streaky Bay SA Water Quality? (Preview) Hi, I know the Eyre Peninsula water is a little suspect, but are we unwise to attach the Streaky Bay town water to our caravan, considering the water heater, toilet etc. John	Tailor	13	3043	01:27 PM Jan 30, 2017 by BruDi
	LOUNGE UPGRADE (Preview) WE have a 2015 suprem excutive which we are setting up for the Big trek however having just used it for a week we find that the seatting between the bi fold table is not a comfortable as we we would like has any else had this problem as i think it may be common in a lot vans looking for ideas on making it more co...	BARME1	5	1021	12:38 PM Jan 30, 2017 by PeterD
	Could not resist this. (Preview) Dedicated to all Nomads who had the pleasure of watching these two artists. Two of the funniest blokes ever to grace the silver screen. Enjoy!	Magnarc	6	1469	09:22 AM Jan 30, 2017 by Possum3
	Install 14b motor (Preview) I have a 1991 rb20 coaster 22r petrol motorWould like to install 14b Toyota diesel. Can someone please tell me if it will fit.	warreng	1	835	09:08 AM Jan 30, 2017 by aussietraveller
	My brother lost his wheel from Jayco Sterling yesterday..WARNING ON CHINESE WHEEL BEARINGS** ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Wheel Bearings!....when they let you down, your wheel can sheer off....happened to my brother on the Junee Railway Bridge Junee' railway bridge yesterday, Friday 11.30 A.M.... I was wondering why my brother Ray, who hails from Renmark..... had not arrived here in Bendigo...he just sent phot...	Goldfinger	38	5600	01:29 AM Jan 30, 2017 by Lancelot Link
	Where can I buy caravan roller blinds please (Preview) Hi all I would like to replace the curtains in our caravan with roller blinds has anyone had any made? Or know where I can get them made thanks	cherylmac	15	18484	08:43 PM Jan 29, 2017 by taylorstirling
	Northern Territory waterfalls of Litchfield National Park in full flight........... (Preview) There's plenty of water in the Territory at the moment, The spectacular waterfalls at Litchfield National Park, south of Darwin, are pumping after huge amounts of wet season rain. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-29/waterfalls-of-litchfield-national-park-nt-in-full-flight/82...	kiwijims	1	927	04:08 PM Jan 29, 2017 by Bushpie
	Just thinkin' ... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	2	990	12:26 PM Jan 29, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Solar panels (Preview) hi, what does anybody think about the megavolt 200 / 250 w solar panels on eBay ATM are they worth buying? Any thoughts ladies and gents. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391551431532 -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 2017 08:56:14 PM -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 201...	sasja	1	900	09:08 AM Jan 29, 2017 by delapan
	Baby Caravans (Preview) What happened to them?. Back in the 60's and earlier full height caravans went as low as 10' in length. They had a bed that doubled as a couch and the bare essentials. But it was an escape capsule from the hussle and bustle. Regular readers might recall our 10'6" x 6' van i made with 8" wheels and shower an...	Eaglemax	13	2103	12:39 AM Jan 29, 2017 by Eaglemax
	towing a 3500 gvt. Traveler Prodigy. (Preview) hi all we new to this caravan experience and would like to know is any one towing a 3500 gvt. Traveler Prodigy,or similar and what are you towing it with??? dibill.	neck-end	13	2256	10:22 PM Jan 28, 2017 by landy
	unaswered questions (Preview) I am 52 years old and I have so many unanswered questions!!!! I still haven't found out who let the Dogs Out...how to get to Sesame Street... why Dora doesn't just use Google Maps...Why do all flavors of fruit loops taste exactly the same, ......why eggs are packaged in a flimsy paper carton, but batter...	sir alvisar	15	1840	09:25 PM Jan 28, 2017 by beej
	Your road trips in your NewAge Wallaby poptop (Preview) Hi, Looking forward to Adelaide caravan show in a month or so, and will look closely at a 16 foot Wallaby poptop with ensuite. i am wondering if members with this model have some feedback on your van after an extended trip. I would appreciate some firsthand feedback on good (and bad points if appropria...	bazzle22	3	928	09:09 PM Jan 28, 2017 by beej
	Tow Vehicle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just looking at buying a new tow vehicle and was wondering why most use duel cabs over vehicles like Jeep or Pajero?	Jasperred	40	4041	08:57 PM Jan 28, 2017 by Hylife
	Can weights relating to actual accidents (Preview) I read a lot of posts on here and elsewhere related to van weights. From what I have read the general consensus is dont tow a van more than ur vehicle weighs , i reckon in the van category of 20' plus that wud apply to 90 percent of vans I see . Are there any actual figures relating to accidents involving vans w...	mezza56	7	1307	08:46 PM Jan 28, 2017 by Hylife
	Car and van Roll-over Warwick Qld (Preview) http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/breaking-elderly-man-trapped-crash-new-england-hwy/3136104/#/2	Possum3	2	1115	08:45 PM Jan 28, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	W.A CYCLONE UPDATE.......... (Preview) HERE...http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t47569174/whats-the-weather-like-where-you-are/	kiwijims	0	687	12:48 PM Jan 28, 2017 by kiwijims
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