The Grey Nomads - General

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, For me the leading boat spring snapping on the tandum twin load sharing axel 60 km west of Cobar on the Barrier Hwy NSW 2002. With Wife an two kids on board. I used my bush /mechanical skills to hitch it up using the jacks and anchor ropes and limp back to Cobar. I know why it broke, the mechanic th...

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-towing/towball-weight-and-trailer-stability

brickies · brickies

one of the best things about be at a caravan park is been able to wash the caravan

gollymolly · gollymolly

I am having to change my phone plan and as I have always been with telestra since being on the road and am looking at other options. Is anyone using Optus? We need coverage for NSW,QLD and WA Apparently Optus has a new phone out that is so much better with calls and data. One phone will be telestra and th...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-13/severe-thunderstorms-sweep-through-sydney-parts-of-nsw/6939280

Gary Andrew · Gary Andrew

Hi Everyone. My self and my partner Jacky are about to buy a new van. A retreat Whitehaven. We love the van but we are a bit concerned about the high ball weight of 282kg . We are going to tow this van with a Mazda Bt50 with a max ball weight of 350kg. and a GCM of 6000kg What worries me is that by the time we add a co...

Cosmo · Cosmo

This is my first log on and if this is not allowed please remove, I am thinking of selling our 2006 Jayco (black top) and upgrading to a Kakoda Admiral semi off road. Has any one on here had a Kakoda and if so thoughts please. Just want to be able to go a bit more off road than what I have been doing. Thanks.

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi all, I'm having a debate over, yes "weight" (pardon the pun) for it :- Tow ball weight downloads. If a van compliance plate says for eg: 172 kg tow ball download then you cant exceed that right? Others are saying it doesn't matter if your vehicle plate says more. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Mr GRIZZ · Mr GRIZZ

Would like to see if the members on this forum would vote if they feel the shower and toilet is a must yes or no cheers

dkgalloway · dkgalloway

The toilet in our van has stopped flushing, I have gone over every thing but can't seem to find a fault! Suspect the pump has gone - are there any replacment pumps available? Or any sugestions on what to do further. I have done the fuse check and am also getting power to the pump but no pumping.

jrk36 · jrk36

I've recently purchased a used 23ft dual-axle caravan for $38K from a long established dealer in the east of Perth. The good news is that I had it inspected prior to purchase and it received an A1 rating, with nothing requiring attention. However, to say the dealer was rubbish is an understatement! He...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-11/fire-blazes-around-tennant-creek-threatens-cattle-station/6931802

Swoffer · Swoffer

I know this is probably one of those oft asked questions but I thought it worth asking again as these things often change . So the big fiscal question is " is Wikicamps worth the whole $8 they want for it" ? Cheers Al -- Edited by Swoffer on Thursday 12th of November 2015 11:01:47 AM

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Yes Yes YES. Out the window go's our wish list. Will have to down size that, too treat ourselfves to cheaper Tuesday at the movies next week. Oh four numbers again =$23.15 I give up.

meetoo · meetoo

My sullage hose has for the first time after many years gotten really stinky, and I mean STINKY!. It is one of the black ribbed types. Hot water and some cleaners down the sink haven't really helped. It sat in rolled up in the boot for a week, and now the boot pongs too. soapy water and glen 20 made only a smal...

jrk36 · jrk36

Does anyone know if there is a company in Perth that rents out vehicles with towbars to tow 1800kg van short distances around Perth? I know there are a few rental Utes around with towbars, but not sure if they are for anything more than a box trailer. Thank you, John K

JayDee · JayDee

I am sure that like me you have noticed the enormous amount of advertising that the car industry is throwing at us re price and their extended warranties. Back in 2000 a new Nissan Pulsar was $19990. Today similar or perhaps even better vehicles are selling for around the same price. One can only hope th...

Lonerider · Lonerider

Hi, well, its been a long time since being here, but I am finally getting my Hino RH160. Picking it up in Adelaide and driving to the Gold Coast. My question is, what is the best and quickest route, as I am time limited for the present. I will be driving alone, so will need rest breaks. Also, have never drive...

keiron · keiron

I tried to list this in the "techies" corner, but could not get in, I expect (???????) sorry. I am wanting to remove the existing water tank from under my van, clean it and re-fit it along with a second tank. Being on the "Nomad" side 0f 60+, and not as agile as I once was, I am hoping t...

Santa · Santa

Had to happen, this from Nine news. An insurance firm has called for older drivers to be given "S plates" in a bid to restrict the movements of elderly motorists. The suggestion comes as it was revealed fifty older Victorian drivers had died behind the wheels of moving vehicles with their...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Whats the worse roadside break down you ever had car / trailer combo . Ok to be fair we will include Jeeps HERE (Preview) Hi all, For me the leading boat spring snapping on the tandum twin load sharing axel 60 km west of Cobar on the Barrier Hwy NSW 2002. With Wife an two kids on board. I used my bush /mechanical skills to hitch it up using the jacks and anchor ropes and limp back to Cobar. I know why it broke, the mechanic th...	Hey Jim	9	1378	11:11 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tow Ball Weights - Again (Preview) http://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-towing/towball-weight-and-trailer-stability	Cupie	3	899	07:41 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Dougwe
	Washing caravan (Preview) one of the best things about be at a caravan park is been able to wash the caravan	brickies	11	1717	05:57 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Telestra and or Optus (Preview) I am having to change my phone plan and as I have always been with telestra since being on the road and am looking at other options. Is anyone using Optus? We need coverage for NSW,QLD and WA Apparently Optus has a new phone out that is so much better with calls and data. One phone will be telestra and th...	gollymolly	16	1667	02:20 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Bryan
	Severe thunderstorms bring hail and heavy rain to Sydney, Central Coast and other parts of NSW (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-13/severe-thunderstorms-sweep-through-sydney-parts-of-nsw/6939280	kiwijims	3	716	09:46 AM Nov 14, 2015 by kiwijims
	Retreat Whitehaven (Preview) Hi Everyone. My self and my partner Jacky are about to buy a new van. A retreat Whitehaven. We love the van but we are a bit concerned about the high ball weight of 282kg . We are going to tow this van with a Mazda Bt50 with a max ball weight of 350kg. and a GCM of 6000kg What worries me is that by the time we add a co...	Gary Andrew	8	1798	09:30 AM Nov 14, 2015 by rockylizard
	Advice for new caravan (If allowed) (Preview) This is my first log on and if this is not allowed please remove, I am thinking of selling our 2006 Jayco (black top) and upgrading to a Kakoda Admiral semi off road. Has any one on here had a Kakoda and if so thoughts please. Just want to be able to go a bit more off road than what I have been doing. Thanks.	Cosmo	4	1105	09:17 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Kendo
	Confused Again (Preview) Hi all, I'm having a debate over, yes "weight" (pardon the pun) for it :- Tow ball weight downloads. If a van compliance plate says for eg: 172 kg tow ball download then you cant exceed that right? Others are saying it doesn't matter if your vehicle plate says more. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...	uncle wombat	12	1954	07:27 AM Nov 14, 2015 by rockylizard
	shower toilet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Would like to see if the members on this forum would vote if they feel the shower and toilet is a must yes or no cheers	Mr GRIZZ	32	2842	07:05 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
	Toilet (Preview) The toilet in our van has stopped flushing, I have gone over every thing but can't seem to find a fault! Suspect the pump has gone - are there any replacment pumps available? Or any sugestions on what to do further. I have done the fuse check and am also getting power to the pump but no pumping.	dkgalloway	4	1469	06:58 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
	Useless Caravan Dealer (Preview) I've recently purchased a used 23ft dual-axle caravan for $38K from a long established dealer in the east of Perth. The good news is that I had it inspected prior to purchase and it received an A1 rating, with nothing requiring attention. However, to say the dealer was rubbish is an understatement! He...	jrk36	9	2828	10:21 PM Nov 13, 2015 by villatranquilla
	Fire blazes around Tennant Creek and threatens local cattle station (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-11/fire-blazes-around-tennant-creek-threatens-cattle-station/6931802	kiwijims	1	602	09:34 PM Nov 13, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Wikicamps ? (Preview) I know this is probably one of those oft asked questions but I thought it worth asking again as these things often change . So the big fiscal question is " is Wikicamps worth the whole $8 they want for it" ? Cheers Al -- Edited by Swoffer on Thursday 12th of November 2015 11:01:47 AM	Swoffer	21	1354	04:13 PM Nov 13, 2015 by exa41
	What to do with our OZ LOTTO Win (Preview) Yes Yes YES. Out the window go's our wish list. Will have to down size that, too treat ourselfves to cheaper Tuesday at the movies next week. Oh four numbers again =$23.15 I give up.	Hey Jim	25	2788	03:03 PM Nov 13, 2015 by kiwijims
	Stinky sullage hose (Preview) My sullage hose has for the first time after many years gotten really stinky, and I mean STINKY!. It is one of the black ribbed types. Hot water and some cleaners down the sink haven't really helped. It sat in rolled up in the boot for a week, and now the boot pongs too. soapy water and glen 20 made only a smal...	meetoo	17	1907	12:21 AM Nov 13, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Perth vehicle hire with towbar? (Preview) Does anyone know if there is a company in Perth that rents out vehicles with towbars to tow 1800kg van short distances around Perth? I know there are a few rental Utes around with towbars, but not sure if they are for anything more than a box trailer. Thank you, John K	jrk36	5	1658	10:53 PM Nov 12, 2015 by hako
	Price of Cars V Caravans (Preview) I am sure that like me you have noticed the enormous amount of advertising that the car industry is throwing at us re price and their extended warranties. Back in 2000 a new Nissan Pulsar was $19990. Today similar or perhaps even better vehicles are selling for around the same price. One can only hope th...	JayDee	2	866	07:27 PM Nov 12, 2015 by Wombat 280
	Best route Adelaide to Gold Coast (Preview) Hi, well, its been a long time since being here, but I am finally getting my Hino RH160. Picking it up in Adelaide and driving to the Gold Coast. My question is, what is the best and quickest route, as I am time limited for the present. I will be driving alone, so will need rest breaks. Also, have never drive...	Lonerider	8	6000	04:26 PM Nov 12, 2015 by Mobi Condo
	Removing water tanks (Preview) I tried to list this in the "techies" corner, but could not get in, I expect (???????) sorry. I am wanting to remove the existing water tank from under my van, clean it and re-fit it along with a second tank. Being on the "Nomad" side 0f 60+, and not as agile as I once was, I am hoping t...	keiron	9	1115	01:06 AM Nov 12, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	'S-plate' style restrictions to be placed on elderly drivers. (Preview) Had to happen, this from Nine news. An insurance firm has called for older drivers to be given "S plates" in a bid to restrict the movements of elderly motorists. The suggestion comes as it was revealed fifty older Victorian drivers had died behind the wheels of moving vehicles with their...	Santa	19	1466	12:36 AM Nov 12, 2015 by Joe50
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