The Grey Nomads - General

Grey fox · Grey fox

Hi members, do we have any legal people among us who may be able to able to offer me some advice if so I will send a pm

dave48 · dave48

I know this subject has been done to death but I have a query. The tyres on our motorhome are supposed to be run at 80 psi. I understand if I go down corrugated roads etc it's good sense to reduce this. As we are about to set off for the best part of the year travelling my question is this. How do you pump up the ty...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Off too the show we will go. The Wife & I spoke to a number of Jayco"s Rep's with our Ipads, from other Dealers on day one. Say no more. Shut the gate. Our Van Went back, first thing on Thursday morning. We expect to see it back in time, to enjoy our first trip this season. The show itself, w...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

On our travels recently, I watched quite a few other travelers drag their hoses out of store bags which they had shelled out for or had dumped in the bag of their tugs and were now all twisted up and dirty. We wind up our hoses into a circle of whatever size and connect the 2 ends with a $1.50 (or thereabouts)...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

yes that's right it happened on Friday the staff didn't know thought they were going to do a stock take for a sale on Monday but.....pitcher partners moved in on Friday ( there a pack of ...un printables ) so even if you have payed for something and we're going to pick it up later ....kiss your money good by...

ALnJane · ALnJane

We are looking at purchasing an inflatable kayak.Would love some feedback if anyone has one .The fact that they are so portable is very appealing especially as they are not bulky and cumbersome like the plastic finn kayaks. Jane

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Even after all of my spy ware programs, ad aware etc i have a new problem were all of my photos have been changed over to some sort of mp3 file ??????.Photos of our trips away over the years. I do have a external 500 Gb of hard drive and it has even infected some ( but not all ) of the photos. The na...

Gregs1 · Gregs1

Hello Everyone, Sue and I are heading on our annual trip up to Darwin in mid May, We will be taking our time this trip as we have found so many great spots that we want to stay several days at to relax and explore. My Daughter lives at Noonamah so have a very nice base while up there to enjoy with the Grandchild...

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi there fellow nomads With another vehicle I am planning on crossing the Simpson in May from West to the East. I feel as tho we are pretty well prepared, I will drive my 100 series Land cruiser and my companions have a Land cruiser ute with a steel canopy on the back they have a roof top tent and my frie...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-09/back-to-basics-bush-skills-needed-says-expert/7312064

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/crusader-caravans-gets-lifeline-56303?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravancampingsales_080416&utm_content=caravancampingsales_080416+CID_9a5dc1646a0528e0cc3e0f2ef6143d10&ut...

Edge of the World · Edge of the World

Hi. I've just purchased my first motorhome and am looking to put a reversing camera and hopefully a rear facing camera in. I already have the 7' screen installed and ready to go. I'm seeking advice on the cameras. The best I can make out is that I want a wide angle (120-140 degrees) for the reversing camer...

chutchi · chutchi

We love our Baileys Unicorn Caravan BUT ......Disappointed. We had a relatively minor mishap early November 2015. Contacted the dealer, to find out costs. Dealer apparently ordered the parts before Christmas. Contacted Insurance promptly. Still waiting for parts. At this stage our caravan...

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Edit: Bit of a language warning for this too.. to be expected though .... Luckily no-one was injured in the incident. -- Edited by 03_Troopy on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 08:03:39 AM

briche · briche

We are in the planning stage for our two year trip to WA. Have been gathering what info we can of the places to go and stay away from. We will be leaving Vic about June/July just depends upon a couple of things coming together. We will have two small dogs with us and therefore that will put national parks out...

KFT · KFT

G'day everyone We arrived home yesterday arvo from a trip to SA. I was going through the accumulated mail and found one from RMS. Thinking it would likely be my box trailer rego I opened it to find a letter stating my caravan number plate had been handed in and the rego cancelled. Now I knew damn well the pl...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Has anyone out there who tows with a ford territory diesel upgraded there exhaust system to a 3 inch and if so has it been worth the cost and time I don't want to chip it,any info would be good thanks mike g.

Adrian70 · Adrian70

G'day. I will be travelling from Bribie Island Qld to Broken Hill end of May 2016 and towing my 21.5 foot caravan. Can anyone who has travelled the road as per subject line advise on the road's suitably for caravans. Mine is only semi off-road. Best Regards Adrian

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I don't know how many would be interested in this website. They are an Aussie company,(Don't know about their products.) I use a few of this type of silicone collapsing containers and very happy with the space saving properties. http://www.roamingcooking.com.au/

Cupie · Cupie

Stumbled across this USA video of a real lemon. Makes for interesting viewing. I'm not very impressed with the roof construction. Just look at the cauking quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx0SPexRHgo

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Advice (Preview) Hi members, do we have any legal people among us who may be able to able to offer me some advice if so I will send a pm	Grey fox	5	950	10:49 AM Apr 11, 2016 by dorian
	Tyres AGAIN (Preview) I know this subject has been done to death but I have a query. The tyres on our motorhome are supposed to be run at 80 psi. I understand if I go down corrugated roads etc it's good sense to reduce this. As we are about to set off for the best part of the year travelling my question is this. How do you pump up the ty...	dave48	10	2043	07:09 AM Apr 11, 2016 by dave48
	We Got the support we wanted with the Ipads (Preview) Hi all, Off too the show we will go. The Wife & I spoke to a number of Jayco"s Rep's with our Ipads, from other Dealers on day one. Say no more. Shut the gate. Our Van Went back, first thing on Thursday morning. We expect to see it back in time, to enjoy our first trip this season. The show itself, w...	Hey Jim	9	1523	09:23 PM Apr 10, 2016 by DMaxer
	Water hose storage (Preview) On our travels recently, I watched quite a few other travelers drag their hoses out of store bags which they had shelled out for or had dumped in the bag of their tugs and were now all twisted up and dirty. We wind up our hoses into a circle of whatever size and connect the 2 ends with a $1.50 (or thereabouts)...	Bruce and Bev	18	2737	03:49 PM Apr 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Kulkyne Kampers in voluntary administration (Preview) yes that's right it happened on Friday the staff didn't know thought they were going to do a stock take for a sale on Monday but.....pitcher partners moved in on Friday ( there a pack of ...un printables ) so even if you have payed for something and we're going to pick it up later ....kiss your money good by...	Woody n Sue	13	5333	10:27 AM Apr 10, 2016 by Wizardofoz
	inflatable kayaks (Preview) We are looking at purchasing an inflatable kayak.Would love some feedback if anyone has one .The fact that they are so portable is very appealing especially as they are not bulky and cumbersome like the plastic finn kayaks. Jane	ALnJane	25	14080	09:57 AM Apr 10, 2016 by Cupie
	Super sneaky spy ware (Preview) Hi all; Even after all of my spy ware programs, ad aware etc i have a new problem were all of my photos have been changed over to some sort of mp3 file ??????.Photos of our trips away over the years. I do have a external 500 Gb of hard drive and it has even infected some ( but not all ) of the photos. The na...	valiant81	15	1948	05:33 PM Apr 9, 2016 by Baz421
	Travelling to Darwin in May, heading south via Broome, down to Perth and across Bight to N.S.W. Coast (Preview) Hello Everyone, Sue and I are heading on our annual trip up to Darwin in mid May, We will be taking our time this trip as we have found so many great spots that we want to stay several days at to relax and explore. My Daughter lives at Noonamah so have a very nice base while up there to enjoy with the Grandchild...	Gregs1	7	1341	05:00 PM Apr 9, 2016 by Treecrest14
	Simpson Desert Crossing May this year (Preview) Hi there fellow nomads With another vehicle I am planning on crossing the Simpson in May from West to the East. I feel as tho we are pretty well prepared, I will drive my 100 series Land cruiser and my companions have a Land cruiser ute with a steel canopy on the back they have a roof top tent and my frie...	dazz49	6	1270	03:39 PM Apr 9, 2016 by dirvine
	Basic bushcraft crucial to outback survival (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-09/back-to-basics-bush-skills-needed-says-expert/7312064	rockylizard	0	1108	02:11 PM Apr 9, 2016 by rockylizard
	Crusader Caravans Given Lifeline (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/crusader-caravans-gets-lifeline-56303?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravancampingsales_080416&utm_content=caravancampingsales_080416+CID_9a5dc1646a0528e0cc3e0f2ef6143d10&ut...	rockylizard	1	1614	01:25 PM Apr 9, 2016 by vince56
	Rear and reversing cameras (Preview) Hi. I've just purchased my first motorhome and am looking to put a reversing camera and hopefully a rear facing camera in. I already have the 7' screen installed and ready to go. I'm seeking advice on the cameras. The best I can make out is that I want a wide angle (120-140 degrees) for the reversing camer...	Edge of the World	14	4496	11:45 AM Apr 9, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Baileys Caravan (Preview) We love our Baileys Unicorn Caravan BUT ......Disappointed. We had a relatively minor mishap early November 2015. Contacted the dealer, to find out costs. Dealer apparently ordered the parts before Christmas. Contacted Insurance promptly. Still waiting for parts. At this stage our caravan...	chutchi	15	3868	08:28 AM Apr 9, 2016 by dorian
	Near miss for a truckie and a motorist. (Preview) Edit: Bit of a language warning for this too.. to be expected though .... Luckily no-one was injured in the incident. -- Edited by 03_Troopy on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 08:03:39 AM	03_Troopy	21	3475	07:48 AM Apr 9, 2016 by rockylizard
	Preparing for our trip to WA (Preview) We are in the planning stage for our two year trip to WA. Have been gathering what info we can of the places to go and stay away from. We will be leaving Vic about June/July just depends upon a couple of things coming together. We will have two small dogs with us and therefore that will put national parks out...	briche	10	1841	11:14 PM Apr 8, 2016 by cherylmac
	NSWRMS stuffed up with my Rego. (Preview) G'day everyone We arrived home yesterday arvo from a trip to SA. I was going through the accumulated mail and found one from RMS. Thinking it would likely be my box trailer rego I opened it to find a letter stating my caravan number plate had been handed in and the rego cancelled. Now I knew damn well the pl...	KFT	12	2818	08:15 PM Apr 8, 2016 by Ozzie_Traveller
	exhaust system (Preview) Hi Has anyone out there who tows with a ford territory diesel upgraded there exhaust system to a 3 inch and if so has it been worth the cost and time I don't want to chip it,any info would be good thanks mike g.	mike g g	1	1301	10:19 PM Apr 7, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bourke to Wilcannia (Preview) G'day. I will be travelling from Bribie Island Qld to Broken Hill end of May 2016 and towing my 21.5 foot caravan. Can anyone who has travelled the road as per subject line advise on the road's suitably for caravans. Mine is only semi off-road. Best Regards Adrian	Adrian70	10	3430	09:49 PM Apr 7, 2016 by PeterD
	Storage containers. (Preview) I don't know how many would be interested in this website. They are an Aussie company,(Don't know about their products.) I use a few of this type of silicone collapsing containers and very happy with the space saving properties. http://www.roamingcooking.com.au/	Yuglamron	0	1138	07:55 PM Apr 7, 2016 by Yuglamron
	Got a Lemon? (Preview) Stumbled across this USA video of a real lemon. Makes for interesting viewing. I'm not very impressed with the roof construction. Just look at the cauking quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx0SPexRHgo	Cupie	0	1566	08:27 AM Apr 6, 2016 by Cupie
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