The Grey Nomads - General

Hydeeeho · Hydeeeho

Marg in her grey van hope she is oh k out there, where is she

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Our 3 way fridge in 2018 seka poptop has stopped working After checking in gas and 240v, temps dont go down below 19degrees - fridge, 9 degrees (freezer) and the top vent is very warm, it appears our cooling unit has died. Has anyone experienced this, and if I need to replace the fridge, have others repla...

Dick0 · Dick0

For months now I have been ticking the box: "Email me whenever there is a new post to this topic". Not receiving notifications. Does anyone know why this would be happening?

TIGERS2802 · TIGERS2802

A heads up to anyone who has an Iveco Daily motor home. In August my Iveco had a warning light come up on the dashboard showing an Automatic Transmission failure. The vehicle was towed to Prestige Iveco Truck Centre on the Princes Highway, Dandenong. They had the vehicle for 10 days before they looked...

Carmo · Carmo

Hi Guys, Newbie here. Heading out for couple years travel early next year, much to take in. I'm at a loss for a good GPS System for remote regions showing bush tracks etc. Reviews on VMS700HDX, Hema HXII etc all seem to be negative. I will have Starlink any assistance would be appreciated. Dave & Co...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, Im looking at getting a wireless reversing cam for the van. For the people who have cams do you use them and do you think they are worth getting. Also any preference on brandsRoss

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

What is one supposed to do: I'm stopped at the lights at a busy "T" intersection. I'm hemmed in by concrete islands and another car (s) beside. There's an emergency vehicle coming behind with lights and siren screaming. I go forward and swing right to be in front of the car beside me. The intersect...

shakey55 · shakey55

Good afternoon everyone. I still consider myself a newbie to caravanning, but Im especially a learner when it comes to tyre sizing. I am shortly going to be in the market for new tyres. I currently run 225/75 R15C (110/108Q) on my dual axle 19 caravan. These do not appear to be the most common of sizes...

Silver Fox · Silver Fox

Hi everybody, Just discovered this site. What a great idea. I'm new to this travelling game and just wondered if anyone out there has some advice for me on caravan parks. I'm keen to do 'The Big One' in six months or so and am obviously keen to keep costs down as much as possible. I've been a bit shock...

Donk · Donk

Hi Guys, Thinking of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 3lt diesel to tow a 21ft Jayco Silverline, currently using a Holden Colorado 2.8lt diesel (Just a little bit underpowered). Love to hear from people who are currently doing something similar. No Jeep bashers please - its old Interested in cruising spe...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Guys, My caravan has a front window with a fold down cover (?) How reliable are these windows not to leak in bad weather? How do I check the seal? Thanks, Jay-Jay

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Im looking at putting an annexe on our poptop, but use shade cloth front and sides. i am aware I can purchase anti flap bars for the side which clamps onto the awning and has a rope track for the side to slide into. has anyone had actual experience in doing this and is there anything I need to be aware of? als...

wombat50 · wombat50

The last few weeks when towing the van i have noticed a slight wobble. About 6months ago i replace the rear springs and struts on my 2016 Pajero and the next couple of outing it was towing great. I have a tool box on the front of the van and took out one of the 9kg gas bottles and a few other things so reduced the...

Silkwood · Silkwood

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tourist-seriously-injured-in-vehicle-theft-halls-creek/105663948

phum · phum

i have read about painting the top foot of the awning with flex seal to protect from uv, has anyone here tried this or is there another product that might work. I cant find flex seal in AUS. in pint tins or such only spraycans that I would make a mess with. Thanks Peter PS warranty is useless 10 years adver...

Quassie · Quassie

Unusual request, I have a 3.3 Inflatable boat powered by 10hp outboard motor. Which we take away with us when caravanning. Because of health reasons I can no longer get down on my knees when having to deflate the boat. So my question to you is, has anyone transported a SIB fully inflated on a flat bed roof...

phum · phum

i am sure this has been covered before but I cant find it. time has come to reinsure, I was with CIL for years but premiums got to a stage that I couldnt see the benefits. I went to another company but now they dont want to insure vans. Reccommendations please for a reliable affordable insurer Thanks in...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

One clause out of Telstra's additions to their terms of service.: Supporting Victims of Domestic and Family ViolenceWe may terminate your service without notice if you are alleged to have committed domestic or family violence against an end-user of a service. We may also transfer the phone numbe...

phum · phum

i have been told to paint the ceilings of our van. there is staining in various place but no evidence of leals i can only put it down to age. what type of paint would you reccommend. got to be easy i am no painter and hate painting

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

hi can anyone tell me what size the tyres on a Coromal appeal 554 single axle caravan Regards Ken

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Marg where is she these days ?? (Preview) Marg in her grey van hope she is oh k out there, where is she	Hydeeeho	4	1172	06:48 PM Jan 1, 2026 by TimTim
	Dometic RM255 fridge has stopped cooling (Preview) Our 3 way fridge in 2018 seka poptop has stopped working After checking in gas and 240v, temps dont go down below 19degrees - fridge, 9 degrees (freezer) and the top vent is very warm, it appears our cooling unit has died. Has anyone experienced this, and if I need to replace the fridge, have others repla...	Brianvicki	7	1080	09:45 AM Dec 29, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Notifications not being received (Preview) For months now I have been ticking the box: "Email me whenever there is a new post to this topic". Not receiving notifications. Does anyone know why this would be happening?	Dick0	4	863	02:26 PM Dec 15, 2025 by Dick0
	IVECO SERVICE (Preview) A heads up to anyone who has an Iveco Daily motor home. In August my Iveco had a warning light come up on the dashboard showing an Automatic Transmission failure. The vehicle was towed to Prestige Iveco Truck Centre on the Princes Highway, Dandenong. They had the vehicle for 10 days before they looked...	TIGERS2802	4	988	06:26 PM Dec 5, 2025 by Joda
	Selecting best remote GPS System (Preview) Hi Guys, Newbie here. Heading out for couple years travel early next year, much to take in. I'm at a loss for a good GPS System for remote regions showing bush tracks etc. Reviews on VMS700HDX, Hema HXII etc all seem to be negative. I will have Starlink any assistance would be appreciated. Dave & Co...	Carmo	4	906	04:54 PM Nov 30, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	reversing camera (Preview) Hi, Im looking at getting a wireless reversing cam for the van. For the people who have cams do you use them and do you think they are worth getting. Also any preference on brandsRoss	wombat50	3	1263	10:41 AM Nov 27, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	When an emergency vehicle comes up behind . . . (Preview) What is one supposed to do: I'm stopped at the lights at a busy "T" intersection. I'm hemmed in by concrete islands and another car (s) beside. There's an emergency vehicle coming behind with lights and siren screaming. I go forward and swing right to be in front of the car beside me. The intersect...	Brodie Allen	10	1562	08:59 AM Nov 26, 2025 by rmoor
	Tyre Size (Preview) Good afternoon everyone. I still consider myself a newbie to caravanning, but Im especially a learner when it comes to tyre sizing. I am shortly going to be in the market for new tyres. I currently run 225/75 R15C (110/108Q) on my dual axle 19 caravan. These do not appear to be the most common of sizes...	shakey55	5	801	02:52 AM Nov 21, 2025 by Rodsvan
	caravan park advice (Preview) Hi everybody, Just discovered this site. What a great idea. I'm new to this travelling game and just wondered if anyone out there has some advice for me on caravan parks. I'm keen to do 'The Big One' in six months or so and am obviously keen to keep costs down as much as possible. I've been a bit shock...	Silver Fox	13	3596	03:43 PM Nov 20, 2025 by Dougwe
	Jeep Grand Cherokee for towing ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Guys, Thinking of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 3lt diesel to tow a 21ft Jayco Silverline, currently using a Holden Colorado 2.8lt diesel (Just a little bit underpowered). Love to hear from people who are currently doing something similar. No Jeep bashers please - its old Interested in cruising spe...	Donk	39	8427	12:50 AM Nov 19, 2025 by 67HR
	Front window (Preview) Hi Guys, My caravan has a front window with a fold down cover (?) How reliable are these windows not to leak in bad weather? How do I check the seal? Thanks, Jay-Jay	Jay-Jay	5	723	02:35 PM Nov 18, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Poptop annexe ? (Preview) Im looking at putting an annexe on our poptop, but use shade cloth front and sides. i am aware I can purchase anti flap bars for the side which clamps onto the awning and has a rope track for the side to slide into. has anyone had actual experience in doing this and is there anything I need to be aware of? als...	Brianvicki	6	1312	12:36 AM Nov 17, 2025 by watsea
	slight wobble (Preview) The last few weeks when towing the van i have noticed a slight wobble. About 6months ago i replace the rear springs and struts on my 2016 Pajero and the next couple of outing it was towing great. I have a tool box on the front of the van and took out one of the 9kg gas bottles and a few other things so reduced the...	wombat50	5	955	09:09 PM Nov 16, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Tourist in Hospital after car & caravan stolen in Halls Creek ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tourist-seriously-injured-in-vehicle-theft-halls-creek/105663948	Silkwood	80	6020	09:05 PM Nov 16, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	awnings (Preview) i have read about painting the top foot of the awning with flex seal to protect from uv, has anyone here tried this or is there another product that might work. I cant find flex seal in AUS. in pint tins or such only spraycans that I would make a mess with. Thanks Peter PS warranty is useless 10 years adver...	phum	2	863	11:42 PM Nov 12, 2025 by Bas + Eve
	inflatable on roof rack. (Preview) Unusual request, I have a 3.3 Inflatable boat powered by 10hp outboard motor. Which we take away with us when caravanning. Because of health reasons I can no longer get down on my knees when having to deflate the boat. So my question to you is, has anyone transported a SIB fully inflated on a flat bed roof...	Quassie	3	672	12:26 AM Nov 11, 2025 by Are We Lost
	insurance (Preview) i am sure this has been covered before but I cant find it. time has come to reinsure, I was with CIL for years but premiums got to a stage that I couldnt see the benefits. I went to another company but now they dont want to insure vans. Reccommendations please for a reliable affordable insurer Thanks in...	phum	0	571	11:44 AM Nov 9, 2025 by phum
	some disturbing assumptions from TELSTRA (Preview) One clause out of Telstra's additions to their terms of service.: Supporting Victims of Domestic and Family ViolenceWe may terminate your service without notice if you are alleged to have committed domestic or family violence against an end-user of a service. We may also transfer the phone numbe...	Brodie Allen	6	907	10:39 AM Nov 8, 2025 by dorian
	ceiling paint (Preview) i have been told to paint the ceilings of our van. there is staining in various place but no evidence of leals i can only put it down to age. what type of paint would you reccommend. got to be easy i am no painter and hate painting	phum	5	1082	09:26 PM Nov 7, 2025 by TimTim
	Coromal Appeal 554 tyre size (Preview) hi can anyone tell me what size the tyres on a Coromal appeal 554 single axle caravan Regards Ken	Bukhouse	2	674	11:57 AM Oct 31, 2025 by Possum3
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