The Grey Nomads - General

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...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are heading up to the mainland end of Feb for a month, going up to Robinvale and then back down towards Adelaide In Tassie we don't have to cover our self for Ambulance and neither does any one coming down on holiday, but we have been told we will ,or would be better to up on the big island,Is there one cove...

PeterD · PeterD

There is another park going through its death knell. There is an announcement in the local rag - Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate that Dunleith is up for grabs. Knowing out local council (liberal party run) the site will end up with an overbearing edifice on the site.

erad · erad

Newbie here - I asked the question in the introductions section, but got no answers, Maybe here??? I am looking to replace our 1999 Jayco poptop with a new one. The big issue is that I have 2.3 m clearance to get into my shed. Therefore I need either a 2.25 m max towing height caravan, or some other way (not...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

Being a long term C/park resident (16 years), I have noticed a 1,000 different types of TV antenna floating around. I am still using my $99 Dick Smith's cheapy, and it is 10 to 20 years old and gets all of the 22 TV and Radio channels perfectly. What are people getting that I am not getting? Excluding D...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

If this is a dumb question, or in the wrong section I apologise. I was thinking about using my Laptop on the car battery. But on looking at the transformer for using 240 Volt, I notice it has an output of 19 Volts. It is an ASUS 18 1/2 inch Laptop. Question, is there an easy way around this hassel, as built in b...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

I think I will change my Avtar too................( Just ask Jim)..............What do the rest of you think/??????????????? Just Ask Jim

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1123	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	1979	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	2897	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	1491	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	2917	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	623	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	1406	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	2920	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	1982	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	1720	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	895	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	6214	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	1152	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	1496	12:36 AM Nov 12, 2015 by Joe50
	Ambulance cover (Preview) We are heading up to the mainland end of Feb for a month, going up to Robinvale and then back down towards Adelaide In Tassie we don't have to cover our self for Ambulance and neither does any one coming down on holiday, but we have been told we will ,or would be better to up on the big island,Is there one cove...	Cowboy7307	12	2121	11:43 PM Nov 11, 2015 by msg
	Dunleith Caravan Park - another one on the way out. (Preview) There is another park going through its death knell. There is an announcement in the local rag - Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate that Dunleith is up for grabs. Knowing out local council (liberal party run) the site will end up with an overbearing edifice on the site.	PeterD	1	806	10:31 PM Nov 11, 2015 by meggsy
	Custom built poptop caravan (Preview) Newbie here - I asked the question in the introductions section, but got no answers, Maybe here??? I am looking to replace our 1999 Jayco poptop with a new one. The big issue is that I have 2.3 m clearance to get into my shed. Therefore I need either a 2.25 m max towing height caravan, or some other way (not...	erad	8	1770	09:33 PM Nov 11, 2015 by erad
	TV Antennas, Yes, No, Maybe. (Preview) Being a long term C/park resident (16 years), I have noticed a 1,000 different types of TV antenna floating around. I am still using my $99 Dick Smith's cheapy, and it is 10 to 20 years old and gets all of the 22 TV and Radio channels perfectly. What are people getting that I am not getting? Excluding D...	Young Simmo	14	1541	04:35 PM Nov 11, 2015 by HiAce98
	I have to ask. (Preview) If this is a dumb question, or in the wrong section I apologise. I was thinking about using my Laptop on the car battery. But on looking at the transformer for using 240 Volt, I notice it has an output of 19 Volts. It is an ASUS 18 1/2 inch Laptop. Question, is there an easy way around this hassel, as built in b...	Young Simmo	22	1821	04:25 PM Nov 11, 2015 by HiAce98
	Change of Name (Preview) I think I will change my Avtar too................( Just ask Jim)..............What do the rest of you think/??????????????? Just Ask Jim	Hey Jim	8	1215	07:21 AM Nov 11, 2015 by sandsmere
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