The Grey Nomads - General

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We are now going north, after consulting with Bruce & Bev last night, with their house still not finished. We will visit on our way back down the West Coast. So after stopping in Kalgoorlie for much needed top up of fuel, water, and Woolies + BWS 11.am opening. We hit the road north, first stop...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi Folks. Has any one had a roamsafe security door fitted . I am presently thinking of fitting a Roamsafe door they advertise in the C M C A Mag ( wanderer) I have made contact with them but there web site says that it's for sale not being so savy im a bit confused. When i looked at the web site i had trouble fi...

marto1944 · marto1944

Just recieved today thought some may be interested

Joker · Joker

Hi girls and guys, I am a newone and still doing my research. Drives me nuts how much you can find on the net and as more I look as more I get confused! I have had a little peek at the CMCA Christmas in July rally in Mareeba last Sunday with 100's of Motorhomes. They were a lot and all of them very nice (and I guess...

geoffg · geoffg

Hi everyone Geoff & Donna, we are new to RV World and are taking delivery of their new 2016 Esperance in Aug 2016 GVM 4496 rated on a car licence to drive.We also intend to tow a car trailer 15ft with small car, trailer GVM 2000klg max loading.My concern with looking at forums etc that manufacturers...

Trevor law · Trevor law

This morning turned 12 volt tv on free to air and all we are receiving on screen is invalid format .We are currently camped at Jericho showground Qld is anybody having the same problem.The tv came new with van 4 years ago,it is 22 inch Teac with built in DVD player. Thank for any input

150red · 150red

Hi all,just would like to know what is really needed in the caravan,i see some vans have showers,washing machines etc,if you are not going of the highway[don,t have a four wheel drive]and are going to stay mostly in van parks do you need to have a washing machine,and or shower,i understand a toilet wou...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I think most on here are living to their best ?? http://youtu.be/JZ2xhBQ8eGA

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Last night we free camped 105km East of Balladonia in a 24 hr stop. We moved way back in from the road where I like to be. My eyes caugh the flash of a big moggy dart across the track. Did you see the size of that feral Lambie. Nope, never saw a thing. I stopped and confirmed the tracks were a moggy. After...

kiwijims · kiwijims

The price of Diesel has dropped sharply here in Perth over the last week, Fuel that was selling for $ 129.9 Cpl, a week ago is now down to $112.5 Cpl, ULP has also done a nose dive, The cheapest selling for 97.5 Cpl, Although it won't last long as "FUEL WATCH" has issued this statement.............. Tomo...

Robby · Robby

We are looking to buy a motorhome and was wondering about warranty when buying,if we need to use it interstate do we need to go back to the place of buying say another state or are we covered around Australia.I am guessing we will need to read the contract? Thanks in advance.Robbie

millsy88 · millsy88

Looking for roadside assist cover. What caravan roadside assist company is recommended by others? (We live in Vic) and do they offer Aussie wide cover? I read that RACV only cover if the towing rig is the reason for a breakdown!! -- Edited by millsy88 on Sunday 31st of July 2016 07:47:59 PM -- Edit...

meetoo · meetoo

Does my maths work out? As nappysan clones are around 33% Sodium Percarbonate, if one used 100% Sodium Percarbonate does that mean you would only use 1/3 of the amount? If so, might work out a better "storage size" option. Cheers John

macca10052 · macca10052

Interested to know why two or more antennas on a lot of tow tugs Peter

reesehead · reesehead

Must be a few people that have had a hernia op. How did you overcome the task of hitching the van?. Did you get a different hitch or something? Just want to avoid too much strain. cheers, John

Ron-D · Ron-D

We felt we had the security of our van covered to a certain extent with our padlock device on our a-frame coupling,well its not safe at all,the thieves simply by pass the coupling completely and drag the stolen van away using the safety chains , I saw a you tube video on a van being taken ,so the coupling lo...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Thanks for your replies to our posts. Today I awoke at 7am. The best sleep, in years 8 hours straight. Unbeliveable. My back has been giving me hell. At first I thought more Kidney stones. Sooooo took a bit of this and that ( all prescribed) to kill / dull the pain. Anyway I took Lambie back to the tra...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all, I want to start this by saying I am not the world expert on buying and using caravans. However I would like to share some of the things we did in picking a caravan for us and how we use that van. BTW our caravan is our home, we live in it 24/7 and drag it all about the place when we can. First. About 6 year...

millsy88 · millsy88

Hi all. We have just bought a van, 2002 "Heritage 17" with a battery that we have never had before. Although it was flat it was supposed to have been a good battery. The van has been plugged in to 240volts with the switch to the battery "ON" for a couple of weeks now whilst I have been doing some reupholste...

Dougwe · Dougwe

You will find my July update in the 'Solo' section this month. Uncle Al got up first today. I'm a solo traveller so all good.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Change of direction to the North (Preview) Hi all, We are now going north, after consulting with Bruce & Bev last night, with their house still not finished. We will visit on our way back down the West Coast. So after stopping in Kalgoorlie for much needed top up of fuel, water, and Woolies + BWS 11.am opening. We hit the road north, first stop...	Hey Jim	4	1152	07:18 PM Aug 4, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Roamsafe security doors (Preview) Hi Folks. Has any one had a roamsafe security door fitted . I am presently thinking of fitting a Roamsafe door they advertise in the C M C A Mag ( wanderer) I have made contact with them but there web site says that it's for sale not being so savy im a bit confused. When i looked at the web site i had trouble fi...	dishlicker	7	2162	06:11 PM Aug 4, 2016 by dishlicker
	TPS cabling (Preview) Just recieved today thought some may be interested	marto1944	0	614	04:11 PM Aug 4, 2016 by marto1944
	When is a Motorhome actually a "Home" (Preview) Hi girls and guys, I am a newone and still doing my research. Drives me nuts how much you can find on the net and as more I look as more I get confused! I have had a little peek at the CMCA Christmas in July rally in Mareeba last Sunday with 100's of Motorhomes. They were a lot and all of them very nice (and I guess...	Joker	11	1495	03:40 PM Aug 4, 2016 by Rin and Steve
	GVM Weights of Motorhomes (Preview) Hi everyone Geoff & Donna, we are new to RV World and are taking delivery of their new 2016 Esperance in Aug 2016 GVM 4496 rated on a car licence to drive.We also intend to tow a car trailer 15ft with small car, trailer GVM 2000klg max loading.My concern with looking at forums etc that manufacturers...	geoffg	8	1564	03:22 PM Aug 4, 2016 by dogbox
	12 volt tv problem (Preview) This morning turned 12 volt tv on free to air and all we are receiving on screen is invalid format .We are currently camped at Jericho showground Qld is anybody having the same problem.The tv came new with van 4 years ago,it is 22 inch Teac with built in DVD player. Thank for any input	Trevor law	23	5655	12:04 PM Aug 4, 2016 by dorian
	whats needed in the van. (Preview) Hi all,just would like to know what is really needed in the caravan,i see some vans have showers,washing machines etc,if you are not going of the highway[don,t have a four wheel drive]and are going to stay mostly in van parks do you need to have a washing machine,and or shower,i understand a toilet wou...	150red	12	1273	11:55 AM Aug 4, 2016 by Gus1949
	Live life .. (Preview) I think most on here are living to their best ?? http://youtu.be/JZ2xhBQ8eGA	Aus-Kiwi	5	1115	10:08 AM Aug 4, 2016 by jules47
	Sleeping with the Dingos (Preview) Hi all, Last night we free camped 105km East of Balladonia in a 24 hr stop. We moved way back in from the road where I like to be. My eyes caugh the flash of a big moggy dart across the track. Did you see the size of that feral Lambie. Nope, never saw a thing. I stopped and confirmed the tracks were a moggy. After...	Hey Jim	8	1286	09:30 PM Aug 3, 2016 by banjo
	Fuel prices in Perth (Preview) The price of Diesel has dropped sharply here in Perth over the last week, Fuel that was selling for $ 129.9 Cpl, a week ago is now down to $112.5 Cpl, ULP has also done a nose dive, The cheapest selling for 97.5 Cpl, Although it won't last long as "FUEL WATCH" has issued this statement.............. Tomo...	kiwijims	11	1063	08:43 PM Aug 3, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Warranty (Preview) We are looking to buy a motorhome and was wondering about warranty when buying,if we need to use it interstate do we need to go back to the place of buying say another state or are we covered around Australia.I am guessing we will need to read the contract? Thanks in advance.Robbie	Robby	7	1042	11:35 AM Aug 3, 2016 by Robby
	CARAVAN ROADSIDE ASSIST (Preview) Looking for roadside assist cover. What caravan roadside assist company is recommended by others? (We live in Vic) and do they offer Aussie wide cover? I read that RACV only cover if the towing rig is the reason for a breakdown!! -- Edited by millsy88 on Sunday 31st of July 2016 07:47:59 PM -- Edit...	millsy88	3	915	09:57 PM Aug 2, 2016 by JayDee
	Nappysan Maths (Preview) Does my maths work out? As nappysan clones are around 33% Sodium Percarbonate, if one used 100% Sodium Percarbonate does that mean you would only use 1/3 of the amount? If so, might work out a better "storage size" option. Cheers John	meetoo	12	1456	07:50 PM Aug 2, 2016 by Weedpharma
	CB Radios and Mobile Telephone Boosters (Preview) Interested to know why two or more antennas on a lot of tow tugs Peter	macca10052	9	1237	07:45 PM Aug 2, 2016 by PeterInSa
	How to hook up caravan and avoid another hernia?. (Preview) Must be a few people that have had a hernia op. How did you overcome the task of hitching the van?. Did you get a different hitch or something? Just want to avoid too much strain. cheers, John	reesehead	20	1936	03:42 PM Aug 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Re-Think on caravan security (Preview) We felt we had the security of our van covered to a certain extent with our padlock device on our a-frame coupling,well its not safe at all,the thieves simply by pass the coupling completely and drag the stolen van away using the safety chains , I saw a you tube video on a van being taken ,so the coupling lo...	Ron-D	17	1557	01:01 PM Aug 2, 2016 by sandgrooper1
	Huckleberry Jim hits pay dirt (Preview) Hi all, Thanks for your replies to our posts. Today I awoke at 7am. The best sleep, in years 8 hours straight. Unbeliveable. My back has been giving me hell. At first I thought more Kidney stones. Sooooo took a bit of this and that ( all prescribed) to kill / dull the pain. Anyway I took Lambie back to the tra...	Hey Jim	6	1176	10:52 PM Aug 1, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	For very NEW caravan shoppers and owners (Preview) Gday all, I want to start this by saying I am not the world expert on buying and using caravans. However I would like to share some of the things we did in picking a caravan for us and how we use that van. BTW our caravan is our home, we live in it 24/7 and drag it all about the place when we can. First. About 6 year...	Phil C	21	2068	01:12 PM Aug 1, 2016 by Barryh
	Battery Flat? (Preview) Hi all. We have just bought a van, 2002 "Heritage 17" with a battery that we have never had before. Although it was flat it was supposed to have been a good battery. The van has been plugged in to 240volts with the switch to the battery "ON" for a couple of weeks now whilst I have been doing some reupholste...	millsy88	19	1433	12:05 PM Aug 1, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	OOOOPS! JULY 2016 UPDATE (Preview) You will find my July update in the 'Solo' section this month. Uncle Al got up first today. I'm a solo traveller so all good.	Dougwe	0	849	09:35 AM Aug 1, 2016 by Dougwe
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