The Grey Nomads - General

George_n_halle · George_n_halle

We are about to pick up our first caravan in October and are trying to get our car ready. We have a 2005 Prado to tow the van with, and are looking for some advice on what type of side mirrors are best for our car. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated George_n_Halle

Banglabill · Banglabill

Hi Guys. I am an experienced caravaner, I am about to upgrade my van and I was thinking of getting a new Kokoda Platoon XL X Trail. can anyone out there give me their thoughts before I buy this van. I am looking for opinions of people who own or have owned a Kokoda van, I would appreciate all your thoughts goo...

Radar · Radar

Hi All We are àt present lookìng for a second hand near new or no oder then 3 years old caravan and a Nova Revivor 2013 single axle en suite 17 footer has hit our radar. We are hoping to hear sòme reports on them from our Grey Nomads, mostly good would be good but negative reports welcome. Thank you for taking...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Hi All, Just picked up the latest flyer from Aldi. Specials for the coming week that may be of interest are: Wednesday 31 August: combined entertainment center/reversing camera/GPS, wireless rear view and reversing camera, GPS system, black box recorder, Saturday 3 September: four wheel drive a...

kiwijims · kiwijims

I wonder If he's the "LUCKY DEVIL"............ It said the 145-ounce nugget, named Friday's Joy, could be worth up to $250,000. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-25/gold/7785196 K.J.

Perry · Perry

I have a Suburban water heater which work great on 240 V but on Gas it stops after about 5 seconds, keeps trying to start but stops almost all the time. Any clues on what the fault may be.???

sandyr · sandyr

We are planning a trip to lake EIldon soon before the busy time,for fishing and camping.Any suggestions for a camping spot near a boat ramp, we don't mind free camping, but a lot of the sites being a national park don't allow generators.greatly appreciate any info

Perry · Perry

Hi All, I read quite sometime ago about a Natural swimming hole in large rocks, somewhere out from Brookton or Beverley, I can't find the posting of its location. I wouldn't mind going and having a look if someone knows where it is, and can I tow the van in there or need to leave it in a Caravan Park close by....

kiwijims · kiwijims

The next time you go to use a Dump Point, It might pay to check it first !!!Firemen rescue Norwegian man stuck inside public drop toilet after trying to retrieve phone.................. Cato Berntsen Larsen, 20, was able to climb through the toilet seat opening to recover the phone lying at the botto...

sufil · sufil

Is there anyone around Perth who could do an urgent housesit at Yanchep starting THURSDAY THIS WEEK? Lady has just had her sitters pull out and she is off overseas on Friday. She is a tad freaking out at the moment. 2 dogs and a few frogs. Required for 3 weeks. Normally we would have done it but we are getti...

mr glassies · mr glassies

hi guys well we're just about to finish a run from the sunny coast to Adelaide and back . And couldn't believe the vans on the road coming and going. A couple of things come to light on this trip . 1 st is the waver. Yea I do sometimes more often not . Not because I'm an ignorant old f#%t but because I put safety f...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

hi all, trying to contact KiwiJim's to show him another caravan for his collection @ $72 regards Jim

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/vast-certified-televisions/products/vast-certified-22-integrated-led-lcd-fhd-tv

brickies · brickies

I have noticed many time a question is ask on the forum looking for advice and the OP never come back to the post .

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Are Google maps or Apple maps on a Iphone as good as the multitude of Gps that are available to download , the only thing i can say is that Google and Apple use Data where the others don't from what i have read, looking at one that will keep me on the highways as much as possible, some of the earlier GPS units u...

TOO recycled teenager · TOO recycled teenager

We recently had a new fridge fitted. The company who fit the fridge, (a three way fridge) installed it and nothing else. That is too say they had it running on 240 volts only. We assumed that the fridge would run on the house batteries/ solar or gas. We were wrong and lost a whole fridge full of food. Whil...

JayDee · JayDee

How is this ... We were after a large map of NSW. We have just visited the Tourist Info Centre at Casino, and Tenterfield, Armidale and no full size NSW state map available. Also went to the NRMA Tenterfield , Glen Innis , Armidale and again no full size NSW road map available. Someone in the NSW Tourism I...

Joe50 · Joe50

Mazda has announced that its next-generation BT-50 ute will be based on the next Isuzu D-Max. http://www.caradvice.com.au/460833/mazda-and-isuzu-announce-ute-deal/

JayDee · JayDee

Food for thought......I hope that Cindy lets this article go to press. As a self funded retiree, Im frustrated with Canberras continuous fiddle with Superannuation contributions and rule changes Plus the measure to Re-balance the Pension Assets Test to be i...

MUX 1 · MUX 1

Hi, we need to get a plan for our internet and phones as we are doing a big lap for a year. We would like to know what others do and which have the best deal in respect to coverage and price.Telstra? Optus? we are not very computer savvy and are appreciative of any advice. :) thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Mirrors ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are about to pick up our first caravan in October and are trying to get our car ready. We have a 2005 Prado to tow the van with, and are looking for some advice on what type of side mirrors are best for our car. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated George_n_Halle	George_n_halle	44	3168	12:42 PM Aug 29, 2016 by RosieW
	Kokoda caravans (Preview) Hi Guys. I am an experienced caravaner, I am about to upgrade my van and I was thinking of getting a new Kokoda Platoon XL X Trail. can anyone out there give me their thoughts before I buy this van. I am looking for opinions of people who own or have owned a Kokoda van, I would appreciate all your thoughts goo...	Banglabill	6	2007	12:30 PM Aug 29, 2016 by montie
	Nova Revivor Caravan (Preview) Hi All We are àt present lookìng for a second hand near new or no oder then 3 years old caravan and a Nova Revivor 2013 single axle en suite 17 footer has hit our radar. We are hoping to hear sòme reports on them from our Grey Nomads, mostly good would be good but negative reports welcome. Thank you for taking...	Radar	1	1505	08:30 AM Aug 29, 2016 by Ron-D
	Aldi Specials (Preview) Hi All, Just picked up the latest flyer from Aldi. Specials for the coming week that may be of interest are: Wednesday 31 August: combined entertainment center/reversing camera/GPS, wireless rear view and reversing camera, GPS system, black box recorder, Saturday 3 September: four wheel drive a...	Long Weekend	15	4256	08:30 AM Aug 29, 2016 by CC Bear
	ANYONE HEARD FROM GOLDFINGER LATELY ?? (Preview) I wonder If he's the "LUCKY DEVIL"............ It said the 145-ounce nugget, named Friday's Joy, could be worth up to $250,000. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-25/gold/7785196 K.J.	kiwijims	10	1450	08:11 AM Aug 29, 2016 by sandsmere
	Suburban water heater (Preview) I have a Suburban water heater which work great on 240 V but on Gas it stops after about 5 seconds, keeps trying to start but stops almost all the time. Any clues on what the fault may be.???	Perry	9	1437	07:43 AM Aug 29, 2016 by GerryP
	Lake eildon Victoria (Preview) We are planning a trip to lake EIldon soon before the busy time,for fishing and camping.Any suggestions for a camping spot near a boat ramp, we don't mind free camping, but a lot of the sites being a national park don't allow generators.greatly appreciate any info	sandyr	2	981	07:34 AM Aug 29, 2016 by sandyr
	Swimming hole out from Brookton WA (Preview) Hi All, I read quite sometime ago about a Natural swimming hole in large rocks, somewhere out from Brookton or Beverley, I can't find the posting of its location. I wouldn't mind going and having a look if someone knows where it is, and can I tow the van in there or need to leave it in a Caravan Park close by....	Perry	5	1009	11:11 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Perry
	" WELL LOO AND BEHOLD'' (Preview) The next time you go to use a Dump Point, It might pay to check it first !!!Firemen rescue Norwegian man stuck inside public drop toilet after trying to retrieve phone.................. Cato Berntsen Larsen, 20, was able to climb through the toilet seat opening to recover the phone lying at the botto...	kiwijims	10	1808	10:34 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Urgent ..housesitter required WA (Preview) Is there anyone around Perth who could do an urgent housesit at Yanchep starting THURSDAY THIS WEEK? Lady has just had her sitters pull out and she is off overseas on Friday. She is a tad freaking out at the moment. 2 dogs and a few frogs. Required for 3 weeks. Normally we would have done it but we are getti...	sufil	0	856	10:12 PM Aug 28, 2016 by sufil
	Safety first and waving (Preview) hi guys well we're just about to finish a run from the sunny coast to Adelaide and back . And couldn't believe the vans on the road coming and going. A couple of things come to light on this trip . 1 st is the waver. Yea I do sometimes more often not . Not because I'm an ignorant old f#%t but because I put safety f...	mr glassies	23	1191	06:17 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	I found a Caravan for KiwiJim's collection (Preview) hi all, trying to contact KiwiJim's to show him another caravan for his collection @ $72 regards Jim	Hey Jim	6	1008	05:37 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	22' vast TV with decoder (Preview) https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/vast-certified-televisions/products/vast-certified-22-integrated-led-lcd-fhd-tv	Dickodownunder	8	1963	04:54 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Never join back into their post (Preview) I have noticed many time a question is ask on the forum looking for advice and the OP never come back to the post .	brickies	20	1570	02:45 PM Aug 28, 2016 by brickies
	What GPS to use on IPhone (Preview) Are Google maps or Apple maps on a Iphone as good as the multitude of Gps that are available to download , the only thing i can say is that Google and Apple use Data where the others don't from what i have read, looking at one that will keep me on the highways as much as possible, some of the earlier GPS units u...	Cowboy7307	2	609	01:38 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Chris61
	Repairers and Trades (Preview) We recently had a new fridge fitted. The company who fit the fridge, (a three way fridge) installed it and nothing else. That is too say they had it running on 240 volts only. We assumed that the fridge would run on the house batteries/ solar or gas. We were wrong and lost a whole fridge full of food. Whil...	TOO recycled teenager	3	1061	11:13 AM Aug 28, 2016 by Bagmaker
	Map shortage in NSW (Preview) How is this ... We were after a large map of NSW. We have just visited the Tourist Info Centre at Casino, and Tenterfield, Armidale and no full size NSW state map available. Also went to the NRMA Tenterfield , Glen Innis , Armidale and again no full size NSW road map available. Someone in the NSW Tourism I...	JayDee	9	1102	10:49 AM Aug 28, 2016 by macka17
	Mazda and Isuzu jump into bed together (Preview) Mazda has announced that its next-generation BT-50 ute will be based on the next Isuzu D-Max. http://www.caradvice.com.au/460833/mazda-and-isuzu-announce-ute-deal/	Joe50	5	1227	10:21 AM Aug 28, 2016 by wombat56
	Never a truer comment made. (closed) (Preview) Food for thought......I hope that Cindy lets this article go to press. As a self funded retiree, Im frustrated with Canberras continuous fiddle with Superannuation contributions and rule changes Plus the measure to Re-balance the Pension Assets Test to be i...	JayDee	13	2072	09:24 AM Aug 28, 2016 by Webmaster
	What do others do for internet, phone, coverage? (Preview) Hi, we need to get a plan for our internet and phones as we are doing a big lap for a year. We would like to know what others do and which have the best deal in respect to coverage and price.Telstra? Optus? we are not very computer savvy and are appreciative of any advice. :) thanks	MUX 1	21	1584	08:19 PM Aug 27, 2016 by brickies
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