The Grey Nomads - General

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi All. This is a general note. I went to Aysons reserve (near Greens) for Easter and found that there was a lot of other people also there (about 100) but still plenty of room between groups so no fuss. But as i was walking my dog i couldn't tell if any were G/Ns (no stickers on vans or cars) So if you were ther...

Nomad_Nev · Nomad_Nev

How well will a normal road caravan hold up to Corrugations? We will be buying secondhand and there are a lot more options if we look at on and off road caravans, also more chance on picking up a deal, we wont be going 4x4'ing with it, but suspect that we may want to go somewhere down a long dirt road on our tra...

The Cabana Kid · The Cabana Kid

Hi all Fairly new to the vanning game and this site. I am currently selling my Freedom to buy a expander type pop top. I was all set to buy a Jayco expanda, then someone showed me a Windsor rapid. I think I like the rapid more but I'm not sure if there are other makes out there, so here's where you come in. I'm af...

RoboKK · RoboKK

Hi All, As I am new to the Forum I am not aware of its general use to assemble / coordinate small travelling groups ie two or three couples to provide a higher level of personal safety and security for certain sections of a trip eg Great Central Highway, Plenty Highway, the last 300km section to the tip of C...

blissonwheels · blissonwheels

Gooday, Just wondering, I have always gone into this Forum by clicking on Grey Nomads.com.au then click on the General Forum tab and have topics page appear. Recently another poster asked the best way to access this general forum and another member kisuggested to enterActive topic The Grey Nomads...

migra · migra

If you have SMEV, model 401, hotplate, grill & oven, distributed by CAMEC Pty Ltd installed in your caravan or motor home, be aware there are no safety devices fitted to prevent either the electric hotplate or the gas burners from operating whilst the glass lid is in the down position. firstly, I a...

rockylizard · rockylizard

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goldenyears · goldenyears

Planning our proposed trip around oz and one of the stops would be Mataranka thermal springs sounds like a wonderful spot Have seen a few pics of the place and would love to hear from fellow nomads who have stayed here ... we were planning to leave this year in may but due to unforeseen circumstances w...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Thanks to all who replyed about the mirrors ,yes it can be a confusing dilemma ,will have a look at some off the clip ons as im not that fussed by clearview due to the size when hanging of the side of the terri,but maybe the way to go,and have always had a cb, the old truckie in me always have one in the car eve...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I have Email Jayco Melbourne via their email link, with our Vans issues. Has or does anyone have an Email address direct to them so as we can have / keep a hard copy of out correspondence/ records please. Regards Jim & Lambie

chutchi · chutchi

Love our Bailey Unicorn caravan. Very disappointed with after sales support. We have now had 2 occasions whereby we have needed parts. A microwave had to be replaced under guarantee. To get a Baileys microwave replacement we would have had to wait for 6 weeks. Early November, we sustained relative...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Are looking to update towing mirrors with mirrors that strap to mirror rather than attach to door or replace existing mirrors ,I see a lot of mirrors out there ,and would like to get a set that are easy to fit ,and don't damage door or paintwork I tow with a ford territory ,thanks mike g. -- Edited by mi...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We went down to the big Green Shed to get a 18V Ryobi 25W led lamp to use under the van to work on the fixers that need to be done. this pumps out 2100 lumins for 4hours + on a 4amp battery charge. It turns night into day and made the job of fixing our electrical brake wiring a very quick job yesterday. The...

Retyred · Retyred

Hi Im a new caravan er Recently purchased a Spaceliner 1982 18 ft weighs 990 kg empty, tow vehicle is Navara 4x4 when hitched the van is tipped back, the level hitch height of the van is 80mm lower than the tow ball on the Navara. ? will this be an issue for towing or driving. Thanks in anticipation

kandagal · kandagal

On way back to Burrum Heads from Hervey Bay today, twice a car came out of a side road causing us the need to suddenly brake. I think a lot of drivers have their self preservation button jammed in the "OFF position. Alice

smithmoir · smithmoir

Just back from solo Murray River Trip - Echuca to the Sea. 1700kms. 56 days.Vessel: Campercraft. 25hp Mercury outboard. 30cm draftStarted Jan 12, 2016. Ended 7th of March at the last channel marker going into Lake Alexandrina. (couldn't cross lake in my little boat). Trailered boat back to E...

briche · briche

Cheryl and I would like to take this time to wish you a very happy and safe Easter. take care of each other especially on the roads brian and Cheryl.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

.I think the great wall took less time than it's taken council to resurface a 100 meters of tar and construct some inappropriate guttering. No Wonder the locals are a little peeved off. The old saying More Delays More Pays Springs To Mind . At least we haven't lost our sense of humour but believe m...

Red Dog · Red Dog

we are planning on travelling from perth to melbourne in october or november this year towing a 14" pop top van we have done the road trip many time but never towing a van the tug is a 4x4 challenger dual fuel and van is gross of 1020 i would love to hear all imput as to cost and time and to recomended dis...

Boris and Natasha · Boris and Natasha

Hi We are looking at buying a Toyota Hi Ace 2016 model fitted out as a campervan by Frontline Campers. We have done some research and would appreciate advice on: Is diesel better than petrol? Diesel has more grunt but may be noisier? Is the Hi Ace the best bet? We realise it's a bit dated now but it appears t...

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	Easter Break. (Preview) Hi All. This is a general note. I went to Aysons reserve (near Greens) for Easter and found that there was a lot of other people also there (about 100) but still plenty of room between groups so no fuss. But as i was walking my dog i couldn't tell if any were G/Ns (no stickers on vans or cars) So if you were ther...	dishlicker	3	1147	03:31 PM Mar 30, 2016 by Dougwe
	NON Off-road Caravan on Corrugations (Preview) How well will a normal road caravan hold up to Corrugations? We will be buying secondhand and there are a lot more options if we look at on and off road caravans, also more chance on picking up a deal, we wont be going 4x4'ing with it, but suspect that we may want to go somewhere down a long dirt road on our tra...	Nomad_Nev	19	6036	10:01 PM Mar 29, 2016 by Mutley
	After advice on which "expander" van to buy. (Preview) Hi all Fairly new to the vanning game and this site. I am currently selling my Freedom to buy a expander type pop top. I was all set to buy a Jayco expanda, then someone showed me a Windsor rapid. I think I like the rapid more but I'm not sure if there are other makes out there, so here's where you come in. I'm af...	The Cabana Kid	6	1070	09:38 PM Mar 29, 2016 by The Cabana Kid
	TRIP TO CAIRNS / CAPE YORK (Preview) Hi All, As I am new to the Forum I am not aware of its general use to assemble / coordinate small travelling groups ie two or three couples to provide a higher level of personal safety and security for certain sections of a trip eg Great Central Highway, Plenty Highway, the last 300km section to the tip of C...	RoboKK	5	925	03:43 PM Mar 29, 2016 by RoboKK
	Difference between Forum Sites (Preview) Gooday, Just wondering, I have always gone into this Forum by clicking on Grey Nomads.com.au then click on the General Forum tab and have topics page appear. Recently another poster asked the best way to access this general forum and another member kisuggested to enterActive topic The Grey Nomads...	blissonwheels	21	1881	09:25 AM Mar 29, 2016 by GerryP
	WARNING - SMEV MODEL 401 HOTPLATE, GRILL & OVEN (Preview) If you have SMEV, model 401, hotplate, grill & oven, distributed by CAMEC Pty Ltd installed in your caravan or motor home, be aware there are no safety devices fitted to prevent either the electric hotplate or the gas burners from operating whilst the glass lid is in the down position. firstly, I a...	migra	1	1471	09:13 AM Mar 29, 2016 by Bushpie
	Kiwis keep the Union Jack ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/world/new-zealand-flag-referendum-kiwis-vote-to-keep-current-flag-20160324-gnqpm7.html	rockylizard	30	2384	08:15 AM Mar 29, 2016 by Webmaster
	mataranka (Preview) Planning our proposed trip around oz and one of the stops would be Mataranka thermal springs sounds like a wonderful spot Have seen a few pics of the place and would love to hear from fellow nomads who have stayed here ... we were planning to leave this year in may but due to unforeseen circumstances w...	goldenyears	18	1786	07:28 AM Mar 29, 2016 by goldenyears
	Mirrors (Preview) Hi Thanks to all who replyed about the mirrors ,yes it can be a confusing dilemma ,will have a look at some off the clip ons as im not that fussed by clearview due to the size when hanging of the side of the terri,but maybe the way to go,and have always had a cb, the old truckie in me always have one in the car eve...	mike g g	1	694	07:08 AM Mar 29, 2016 by Fringe Dweller
	Direct Email Link for Jayco Melbourne (Preview) Hi all, I have Email Jayco Melbourne via their email link, with our Vans issues. Has or does anyone have an Email address direct to them so as we can have / keep a hard copy of out correspondence/ records please. Regards Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	7	1761	11:24 PM Mar 28, 2016 by JohnR
	Replacement parts Bailey Van (Preview) Love our Bailey Unicorn caravan. Very disappointed with after sales support. We have now had 2 occasions whereby we have needed parts. A microwave had to be replaced under guarantee. To get a Baileys microwave replacement we would have had to wait for 6 weeks. Early November, we sustained relative...	chutchi	0	606	11:08 PM Mar 28, 2016 by chutchi
	Mirrors (Preview) Hi Are looking to update towing mirrors with mirrors that strap to mirror rather than attach to door or replace existing mirrors ,I see a lot of mirrors out there ,and would like to get a set that are easy to fit ,and don't damage door or paintwork I tow with a ford territory ,thanks mike g. -- Edited by mi...	mike g g	21	3782	08:42 PM Mar 28, 2016 by blissonwheels
	Ryobi 18V 25w led work light (Preview) Hi all, We went down to the big Green Shed to get a 18V Ryobi 25W led lamp to use under the van to work on the fixers that need to be done. this pumps out 2100 lumins for 4hours + on a 4amp battery charge. It turns night into day and made the job of fixing our electrical brake wiring a very quick job yesterday. The...	Hey Jim	2	1463	11:16 AM Mar 28, 2016 by Nomad_Nev
	Van Towing Angle (Preview) Hi Im a new caravan er Recently purchased a Spaceliner 1982 18 ft weighs 990 kg empty, tow vehicle is Navara 4x4 when hitched the van is tipped back, the level hitch height of the van is 80mm lower than the tow ball on the Navara. ? will this be an issue for towing or driving. Thanks in anticipation	Retyred	7	1559	10:48 AM Mar 28, 2016 by GerryP
	Bad drivers (Preview) On way back to Burrum Heads from Hervey Bay today, twice a car came out of a side road causing us the need to suddenly brake. I think a lot of drivers have their self preservation button jammed in the "OFF position. Alice	kandagal	15	1865	10:44 AM Mar 28, 2016 by gwb
	Murray River Trip (Preview) Just back from solo Murray River Trip - Echuca to the Sea. 1700kms. 56 days.Vessel: Campercraft. 25hp Mercury outboard. 30cm draftStarted Jan 12, 2016. Ended 7th of March at the last channel marker going into Lake Alexandrina. (couldn't cross lake in my little boat). Trailered boat back to E...	smithmoir	13	1874	09:43 PM Mar 27, 2016 by Radar
	Easter wishes (Preview) Cheryl and I would like to take this time to wish you a very happy and safe Easter. take care of each other especially on the roads brian and Cheryl.	briche	5	981	06:56 PM Mar 27, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	How slow can you go (Preview) .I think the great wall took less time than it's taken council to resurface a 100 meters of tar and construct some inappropriate guttering. No Wonder the locals are a little peeved off. The old saying More Delays More Pays Springs To Mind . At least we haven't lost our sense of humour but believe m...	Wombat 280	6	1772	03:30 PM Mar 27, 2016 by Wombat 280
	Perth to melbourne (Preview) we are planning on travelling from perth to melbourne in october or november this year towing a 14" pop top van we have done the road trip many time but never towing a van the tug is a 4x4 challenger dual fuel and van is gross of 1020 i would love to hear all imput as to cost and time and to recomended dis...	Red Dog	11	1334	08:11 AM Mar 27, 2016 by Red Dog
	Campervan Recommendations (Preview) Hi We are looking at buying a Toyota Hi Ace 2016 model fitted out as a campervan by Frontline Campers. We have done some research and would appreciate advice on: Is diesel better than petrol? Diesel has more grunt but may be noisier? Is the Hi Ace the best bet? We realise it's a bit dated now but it appears t...	Boris and Natasha	11	3491	11:39 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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