The Grey Nomads - General

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We try to look at the main section of the Grey Nomads to read about the LIFE STYLE SECTION, and after looking at a few individual stories, it drops out every time. Even we try to go back. are we doing something wrong? Regards Jim & Lambie

Gundog · Gundog

What's your response.....I think I would have my bank accounts cleaned out. Thanks for the swift response, I need you to understand that i am willing and ready to purchase it right away as i really appreciate the price stated in the AD, however i will like you to re-confirm the price by stating it in yo...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/lemon-Winnebago

JuJu54 · JuJu54

Hi All, does anyone have any advice on storage facilities in NSW for our 10mtr fifth wheeler & land cruiser workmate as we must head back to NZ for three months in October? Happy to pay for a storage facity if recommended or anyone with spare space interested? Could either pay or exchange for work...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I have a Factory or Dealer fitted Stereo / DVD / CD / Navigation Device etc. The Maps seem to be about 4 years old just from our recent travels , been to the Manufacturers site and their is no free downloads , they want $150 to upgrade to 2015 maps . Should I bare this cost or should the dealer . Cheers mick

chaslib · chaslib

We are just going through the upgrade to the GVM from 4495 to 5200 and part of the Safety Certificate process is an updated Weighbridge Ticket to confirm tare weight. The original tare was 3866 which did not take into account the optional extras installed by original owner - 2x80 Solar panels; Bullb...

Cresso2 · Cresso2

does anyone tow a Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.

gooba53 · gooba53

when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too?? thanks Stuart and Dianne

Oma · Oma

https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/2015-first-days-on-the-road/

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/restored-flying-boat-takes-pride-of-place-at-qantas-museum/6488426

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Before I begin the post, I suggest in advance that I am aware that I am setting myself for a good pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables..... So, here I am ready

I read regularly with interest and bewilderment on a variety of forums (caravanning, 4x4, camping and gener...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Fitzroy Crossing , WA. today. Subjects; Chains ; D-shackles; Brake-away systems as in cable length, point of attachment to tug; function of the system by removing the pin; Licence; DUI check. Note; brake-away cables cannot be connected to the d-shackle with the chain, has to be an inderpendant poi...

brickies · brickies

Has anybody been to Burren Junction of late , If so would you recommend visiting For Those who may not know where Burren Junction is it is between Lightning Ridge and Narrabri in north / west of NSW -- Edited by brickies on Friday 22nd of May 2015 09:26:27 AM

hako · hako

Just a hour or so ago I moved some new 220gm gas cans/cylinders from one cubby in the van to another spot. The cans were still in the shrink plastic which I thought protected them to some degree but how wrong I was. When moving the cans I dropped 2 cans about 6" onto the floor of the cubby and then heard...

MrGrumbles · MrGrumbles

Hi, I am technically not a grey nomad being 42 so thank you for accepting me....I am about to quit Corporate life and take my wife and young son on the road...I hope you can help with imparting some wisdom and experience. 1.) We like the Safari Legacy 226 Family van, anybody had experience with Safari...

Spydermann · Spydermann

Looking at getting back into vanning after a 20 year break. Noticed a lot of vehicles towing wide vans without towing mirrors. I'm assuming that maybe they have a rear-view camera. Are these cameras legal i.l.o. of wide van mirrors?

brickies · brickies

Hi stop at this down to earth caravan Park $20 at night power site Camp Kitchen with fire pit and happy hour 4 pm every afternoon Wednesday and Sunday night camp oven meals , Gulargambone to 55 klm west of Gilgandra on the road to Lightning Ridge ,Great friendly host Bernadette and David , Were meet by Ber...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/official-review-to-protect-owners-sold-dodgy-lemon-cars/story-fni0cp8j-1227362003463

Bundy Buddies · Bundy Buddies

I am having an issue with our WD set up that at low speeds when coming into a caravan park or anything at all really the bars have a very loud squeak/squeal. Its getting to a stage that the wife and I try to hide when we come into caravan parks etc. How can I remedy the problem, so we don't announce our arrival...

Flyboy · Flyboy

Never again will I consider purchasing an Avan. I have had numerous issues with my Avan. The van is one of their newer models so all I can put it down to is lack of research and testing before manufacture. The stand out issue was the total lack of interest by their customer service department. It took thre...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Web Site keeps dropping out. (Preview) Hi all, We try to look at the main section of the Grey Nomads to read about the LIFE STYLE SECTION, and after looking at a few individual stories, it drops out every time. Even we try to go back. are we doing something wrong? Regards Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	12	1616	02:29 PM May 25, 2015 by Santa
	How Sus is this from gumtree (Preview) What's your response.....I think I would have my bank accounts cleaned out. Thanks for the swift response, I need you to understand that i am willing and ready to purchase it right away as i really appreciate the price stated in the AD, however i will like you to re-confirm the price by stating it in yo...	Gundog	7	2163	02:23 PM May 25, 2015 by Santa
	Winnebago (Avida) RV Lemon Story (Preview) http://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/lemon-Winnebago	Vic41	19	16738	02:21 PM May 25, 2015 by Peter1059
	Storage Facilities around NSW (Preview) Hi All, does anyone have any advice on storage facilities in NSW for our 10mtr fifth wheeler & land cruiser workmate as we must head back to NZ for three months in October? Happy to pay for a storage facity if recommended or anyone with spare space interested? Could either pay or exchange for work...	JuJu54	2	690	07:47 AM May 25, 2015 by JuJu54
	GPS in new Vehicle , Map Upgrade who pays . (Preview) I have a Factory or Dealer fitted Stereo / DVD / CD / Navigation Device etc. The Maps seem to be about 4 years old just from our recent travels , been to the Manufacturers site and their is no free downloads , they want $150 to upgrade to 2015 maps . Should I bare this cost or should the dealer . Cheers mick	goldcoaster	12	1205	05:31 AM May 25, 2015 by goldcoaster
	upgraded GVM and tare on Esperence (Preview) We are just going through the upgrade to the GVM from 4495 to 5200 and part of the Safety Certificate process is an updated Weighbridge Ticket to confirm tare weight. The original tare was 3866 which did not take into account the optional extras installed by original owner - 2x80 Solar panels; Bullb...	chaslib	5	1757	04:42 AM May 25, 2015 by chaslib
	Towing a Suzuki Jimny (Preview) does anyone tow a Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.	Cresso2	12	3599	07:20 PM May 24, 2015 by Cresso2
	Tyre pressure (Preview) when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too?? thanks Stuart and Dianne	gooba53	12	1344	03:42 PM May 24, 2015 by rockylizard
	Our 2015 blogs (Preview) https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/2015-first-days-on-the-road/	Oma	4	627	08:13 AM May 24, 2015 by Oma
	Catalina: Restored 'flying boat' takes pride of place at Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/restored-flying-boat-takes-pride-of-place-at-qantas-museum/6488426	kiwijims	4	1051	06:02 PM May 23, 2015 by Shaggy Dog
	A little puzzled... (Preview) Gday... Before I begin the post, I suggest in advance that I am aware that I am setting myself for a good pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables..... So, here I am ready I read regularly with interest and bewilderment on a variety of forums (caravanning, 4x4, camping and gener...	rockylizard	27	2349	05:19 PM May 23, 2015 by D and D
	POLICE & RTA CHECKS AT;;; (Preview) Fitzroy Crossing , WA. today. Subjects; Chains ; D-shackles; Brake-away systems as in cable length, point of attachment to tug; function of the system by removing the pin; Licence; DUI check. Note; brake-away cables cannot be connected to the d-shackle with the chain, has to be an inderpendant poi...	justcruisin01	4	1350	03:59 PM May 23, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Burren Junction (Preview) Has anybody been to Burren Junction of late , If so would you recommend visiting For Those who may not know where Burren Junction is it is between Lightning Ridge and Narrabri in north / west of NSW -- Edited by brickies on Friday 22nd of May 2015 09:26:27 AM	brickies	4	820	09:09 PM May 22, 2015 by Memem
	How easy it is to puncture a gas canister. (Preview) Just a hour or so ago I moved some new 220gm gas cans/cylinders from one cubby in the van to another spot. The cans were still in the shrink plastic which I thought protected them to some degree but how wrong I was. When moving the cans I dropped 2 cans about 6" onto the floor of the cubby and then heard...	hako	3	1527	08:57 PM May 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Middle aged nomad needs wisdom (Preview) Hi, I am technically not a grey nomad being 42 so thank you for accepting me....I am about to quit Corporate life and take my wife and young son on the road...I hope you can help with imparting some wisdom and experience. 1.) We like the Safari Legacy 226 Family van, anybody had experience with Safari...	MrGrumbles	18	2053	08:17 PM May 22, 2015 by Phil C
	Rear View - mirrors or camera (Preview) Looking at getting back into vanning after a 20 year break. Noticed a lot of vehicles towing wide vans without towing mirrors. I'm assuming that maybe they have a rear-view camera. Are these cameras legal i.l.o. of wide van mirrors?	Spydermann	13	3210	06:30 PM May 22, 2015 by Moonraker
	Gulargambone (Preview) Hi stop at this down to earth caravan Park $20 at night power site Camp Kitchen with fire pit and happy hour 4 pm every afternoon Wednesday and Sunday night camp oven meals , Gulargambone to 55 klm west of Gilgandra on the road to Lightning Ridge ,Great friendly host Bernadette and David , Were meet by Ber...	brickies	9	1460	09:38 AM May 22, 2015 by PeterD
	Food for thought. (Preview) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/official-review-to-protect-owners-sold-dodgy-lemon-cars/story-fni0cp8j-1227362003463	Lozza1956	7	1246	12:59 AM May 22, 2015 by Joe50
	Weight Distribution Squeak (Preview) I am having an issue with our WD set up that at low speeds when coming into a caravan park or anything at all really the bars have a very loud squeak/squeal. Its getting to a stage that the wife and I try to hide when we come into caravan parks etc. How can I remedy the problem, so we don't announce our arrival...	Bundy Buddies	12	2052	08:09 PM May 21, 2015 by Radar
	Avan Never again (Preview) Never again will I consider purchasing an Avan. I have had numerous issues with my Avan. The van is one of their newer models so all I can put it down to is lack of research and testing before manufacture. The stand out issue was the total lack of interest by their customer service department. It took thre...	Flyboy	16	14206	06:22 PM May 21, 2015 by Weevil
«First < 1 … 520 521 522 523 524 … 1264 > Last» \| Page of 1264 sorted by