The Grey Nomads - General

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

Came across this site www.recalls.gov.au you can carry out a search on this site to discover if there are any recalls on you car or van. This is especially helpful if you have purchased secondhand and you may not have received a recall notification. Cheers David

Oma · Oma

If you up this way before the end of May com here & say hello- we are looking after the place until then.

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are getting set up for our Kimberley trip and need an aircompressor . We have a 200 series Landcruiser . Not wanting to go top of the range but something reliable does anyone have recommendations and what to look for. Are you better with a straight hose or a curly hose

kiwijims · kiwijims

Prepare for flooding in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne RegionFriday 25 March 2016 - 12:06 PM People in the area bounded by Geraldton, Mullewa and Southern Cross, including the towns of Dongara, Geraldton, Lancelin and Moora, should prepare for possible minor flooding expected over the next 24 to 36...

Hendo · Hendo

Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Coles supermarket for a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works:- T...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Just for those in the market for a caravan fifth wheeler or slide on. "Grays Online have an auction for some brand called "Grandchester" I have no knowledge of the brand and apart from seeing the ad online know nothing else. Might be worth a look if you are in the market for a van. http:/...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

Hey there happy travelers! Hope you are all safe & if you happen to be in Northern Vic you are keeping cool in this heat wave. Just wondering how everyone gets on out there keeping generators etc out of the hands of thieves. Has anyone lost anything? I recently heard a story of a guy who had bought hims...

rebelno · rebelno

We are looking at buying our first motorhome on a car licence. We are looking for advice on which type of motorhome to buy. We are interested in buying an Avida Ceduna brand new with the electric drop down bed with an Iveco chassis. The other option we have is Avan Ovation M5 with the drop down bed. Major pr...

Roughing it Smoothly · Roughing it Smoothly

We are looking for a 4x4 to tow behind our motor home with a Blue Ox and find it very complicated. We didn't want the Suzuki Vitara as the fuel consumption is considerably high. We like the look of the Kea Sportage (older model) and even though Blue Ox and Road Master both sell base plates to suit, we can fin...

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

http://epirb.com/difference_between_EPIRBs_PLBs.php

Stephen and Donna · Stephen and Donna

We are looking at buying a wall kit for our dometic roll out awning. Currently considering the Coast Awning Wall Kit $1320. Are there any suggestions/opinions regarding this one or other brands?

Magnarc · Magnarc

Further to Allan's tale of the rubbish finish of his Paramount van, I quote the following from their website; "Where the pursuit of quality is Paramount" unquote. Some people obviously have a different interpretation of quality to the rest of the caravanning public.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

After reading all the negative posts about build quality of new vans I thought this thread might interest members. Being an old school type of guy I thought that I'd ''rotate'' the spare wheel on our new Avan with the wheels already on the van to get even tyre wear.The spare wheel is housed in a lockable p...

Kewijo · Kewijo

G'day every one, ive not long joined, and wanting info please, i am installing led lights and find they are very bright, I have one of those old type lantern which is modernised with LEDs and a on / off dimmer switch, the switch would be ideal to work the lights I am installing, I have checked the net, but ca...

Salzie · Salzie

Hi All, I'm a very new member who'd like to tap into the wealth of experience that exists here. My husband and I are planning a trip for 8-12 weeks beginning in Sept this year and we are thinking of the following: Adelaide, Alice, Uluru, Great Central Hwy to Geraldton and then south around WA coastline an...

redjcw · redjcw

After going to the shows and countless hours pondering over magazines and visiting dealers it looks like we have finally made a decision on a Van. We should be placing an order this week for an Evernew 23'6" van with bells and whistles. Deliveryis predicted to be February which suits us fine. We h...

Bessie · Bessie

Found this article on the net makes for a interesting read on caravan build problems, what a nightmare. Bessie. (www.allan-connie.com) Scroll down to (The shocker of a caravan)

JeffRae · JeffRae

Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic

Koala · Koala

Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...

old Jack no7 · old Jack no7

Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...

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	Goverment site for all recalls (Preview) Came across this site www.recalls.gov.au you can carry out a search on this site to discover if there are any recalls on you car or van. This is especially helpful if you have purchased secondhand and you may not have received a recall notification. Cheers David	Roving-Dutchy	1	934	11:32 AM Mar 26, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Bedford Weir QLD (Preview) If you up this way before the end of May com here & say hello- we are looking after the place until then.	Oma	4	1196	09:27 PM Mar 25, 2016 by jules47
	Which Air compressor (Preview) we are getting set up for our Kimberley trip and need an aircompressor . We have a 200 series Landcruiser . Not wanting to go top of the range but something reliable does anyone have recommendations and what to look for. Are you better with a straight hose or a curly hose	jbrinks	13	4339	06:04 PM Mar 25, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	flooding in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne Region of W.A. UPDATED TO INCLUDE SEVERE THUNDER STORM WARNING... (Preview) Prepare for flooding in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne RegionFriday 25 March 2016 - 12:06 PM People in the area bounded by Geraldton, Mullewa and Southern Cross, including the towns of Dongara, Geraldton, Lancelin and Moora, should prepare for possible minor flooding expected over the next 24 to 36...	kiwijims	0	788	05:31 PM Mar 25, 2016 by kiwijims
	Latest Scam - This is no joke (Preview) Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Coles supermarket for a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works:- T...	Hendo	12	2085	04:37 PM Mar 25, 2016 by goldenyears
	Caravan/Slide on sale (Preview) Just for those in the market for a caravan fifth wheeler or slide on. "Grays Online have an auction for some brand called "Grandchester" I have no knowledge of the brand and apart from seeing the ad online know nothing else. Might be worth a look if you are in the market for a van. http:/...	Yuglamron	1	980	04:15 PM Mar 25, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	Theft ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey there happy travelers! Hope you are all safe & if you happen to be in Northern Vic you are keeping cool in this heat wave. Just wondering how everyone gets on out there keeping generators etc out of the hands of thieves. Has anyone lost anything? I recently heard a story of a guy who had bought hims...	HunnyBunny	31	3656	03:56 PM Mar 25, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	newbie advice about buying motorhomes (Preview) We are looking at buying our first motorhome on a car licence. We are looking for advice on which type of motorhome to buy. We are interested in buying an Avida Ceduna brand new with the electric drop down bed with an Iveco chassis. The other option we have is Avan Ovation M5 with the drop down bed. Major pr...	rebelno	8	2366	10:31 AM Mar 25, 2016 by montie
	Flat Towing a Kea Sportage (Manual) (Preview) We are looking for a 4x4 to tow behind our motor home with a Blue Ox and find it very complicated. We didn't want the Suzuki Vitara as the fuel consumption is considerably high. We like the look of the Kea Sportage (older model) and even though Blue Ox and Road Master both sell base plates to suit, we can fin...	Roughing it Smoothly	10	2307	06:54 AM Mar 25, 2016 by jade46
	The case for PLBs and EPIRBs in life threatening emergencies. (Preview) http://epirb.com/difference_between_EPIRBs_PLBs.php	Peter_n_Margaret	4	1073	08:48 PM Mar 24, 2016 by Allany
	Awning Wall Kits (Preview) We are looking at buying a wall kit for our dometic roll out awning. Currently considering the Coast Awning Wall Kit $1320. Are there any suggestions/opinions regarding this one or other brands?	Stephen and Donna	2	1127	08:17 PM Mar 24, 2016 by bluemoon2
	Allans tale of woe (Preview) Further to Allan's tale of the rubbish finish of his Paramount van, I quote the following from their website; "Where the pursuit of quality is Paramount" unquote. Some people obviously have a different interpretation of quality to the rest of the caravanning public.	Magnarc	2	1380	09:47 AM Mar 24, 2016 by kesa32
	A heads up for new RV buyers. (Preview) After reading all the negative posts about build quality of new vans I thought this thread might interest members. Being an old school type of guy I thought that I'd ''rotate'' the spare wheel on our new Avan with the wheels already on the van to get even tyre wear.The spare wheel is housed in a lockable p...	Desert Dweller	5	1547	08:42 AM Mar 24, 2016 by Fastcoach
	Switch (Preview) G'day every one, ive not long joined, and wanting info please, i am installing led lights and find they are very bright, I have one of those old type lantern which is modernised with LEDs and a on / off dimmer switch, the switch would be ideal to work the lights I am installing, I have checked the net, but ca...	Kewijo	6	1357	07:46 AM Mar 24, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Adelaide, Alice, Uluru and Great Central Hwy - any advice please? (Preview) Hi All, I'm a very new member who'd like to tap into the wealth of experience that exists here. My husband and I are planning a trip for 8-12 weeks beginning in Sept this year and we are thinking of the following: Adelaide, Alice, Uluru, Great Central Hwy to Geraldton and then south around WA coastline an...	Salzie	9	1598	07:26 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Salzie
	Maybe we made a Decision (Preview) After going to the shows and countless hours pondering over magazines and visiting dealers it looks like we have finally made a decision on a Van. We should be placing an order this week for an Evernew 23'6" van with bells and whistles. Deliveryis predicted to be February which suits us fine. We h...	redjcw	21	4949	04:39 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Redted
	Allan's Story Caravan Build Problems (A Must Read) (Preview) Found this article on the net makes for a interesting read on caravan build problems, what a nightmare. Bessie. (www.allan-connie.com) Scroll down to (The shocker of a caravan)	Bessie	12	2722	03:21 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Bryan
	Found a feature of the Forum (Preview) Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic	JeffRae	9	1275	02:08 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Swoffer
	Caravan parks Lake Macquarie (Preview) Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...	Koala	4	1013	01:47 PM Mar 23, 2016 by baysidetas
	Caravan skirts (Preview) Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...	old Jack no7	4	2067	10:03 AM Mar 23, 2016 by Delta18
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