The Grey Nomads - General

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

I put $500 dep on a new Pathy today, Delivery about Oct, Nov. 3.5 Ltr VQ35DD 312kw, 351nm.AWD, 9 speed ZF Auto trans. well proven petrol, didnt want a turbo, enough power for me towing ATM 2000kg. 2700kg towing capacity. We want a reliable vehicle that will probably see me out to go where we want, not too...

Phlipper · Phlipper

Good news for SA travellers, the State is currently having another new 60 WiFi/Radio hot spots installed

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

I read a topic which yet again was closed because of the usual pissing contest. The argument appeared to be a discrepancy in terminology. My suggestion is. The term GCM or Gross Combination Mass is the heading on the compliance plate which informs everyone what the maximum weight that the vehicle may...

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, Our quest for a campervan continues. I have found a 2nd hand KEA Nomad (Merc Sprinter) at a fair price. But....... The KEA Nomad conversion uses windows.........that don't open! We've looked at about 20 of these vans. The only window in the rear of the van that opens is the one in the sliding d...

Keith Walker · Keith Walker

Hi. My partner and I are looking to buy a Motor Home after selling the caravan. Can anyone who has motor home please comment on ant problems associated with the use of a Motor home once you have set up camp and do not have a tow along vehicle. e.g Running out of milk and the closest shop is 3 klms away. Do you us...

Phlipper · Phlipper

{ Need To Get a Life 2 }.......Just got back from a 3 weeks away, and continued something we started a while back..... counting the variety of caravans/campers makers on the road, not brand models, or Camper RV's, just Van manufacturers. We just counted " 173 " different maker on the road, and many more...

Pen n pep · Pen n pep

We have just returned home from 3 month road trip with caravan from Perth to East Coast, great trip apart from issues staying connected on mobile and internet. We both have Aldi mobile services and as it uses Telstra network we assumed incorrectly that we would get Telstra coverage across Australia....

tiger5 · tiger5

Well I have now seen it with own eye's the police with a van coming into Roma being weight tested. Have believed it before now that I have seen it with own eye's.

msg · msg

I have always thought that tap water in Australia was safe. Even if the taste was awful. It seems that's not so in the Northern Territory. Where else is this happening. A lot of places rely on bore water. NT Laramba residents consider further court action as absence of safe water laws problematic -...

Orlo · Orlo

Hello all We are considering a land lease home in an over 55 lifestyle village that is designed for folks with an RV. We are really keen to make contact with others that live in such places to understand how they find it as residents. If you live in an RV Lifestyle Village and are open to a chat would you...

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi Folks, A question on beds. I've been looking at some KEA Nomad Campervans, with the idea of getting a 2nd hand one. But rather than have the club lounge seats and table at the rea of the cabin, that convert to a bed, I'd prefer a permanent bed. Not that keen on sleeping on seats cushions. Simplistically...

RoboLB · RoboLB

Just curious. As I look online at 2nd hand Campervans for sale, (hoping to buy one) there are a lot with Manual Transmission. Whilst I can drive a manual, I haven't owned one in ......... 40 years? I just wondered what the attraction was with manuals. It is more control, less likely to bog, something els...

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

Hi Just wanted to get some opinion's and feedback about Crusader Caravan's, the one we are looking at is an older van, 2007 Dreamhaven and we will be towing it with a Ford Ranger. We currently have a forward folding camper that we go away in for 4 or 5 months which is set up for off grid and park stays with all...

brimhunter · brimhunter

hi all i havent been on here for a while and after some help if possible please i have a southern cross camper trailer with slide out kitchen .the issue was the flexi hose coming from under the stove to the bayonet plug at the rear of the camper had to be tucked up under the stove and by doing so the steel mesh...

keninnsw · keninnsw

Can anyone advise if the Merc or VW are a suitable tow vehicle

oldbloke · oldbloke

I'm looking for a single burner so I can make use of my bayonet fitting. Would be great just to cook a quick meal. There are a few about but all apear to be cast iron. ( heavy) Any suggestions?.

gu42 · gu42

I've got a 19ft van with a Dometic CK36H401RI2 roof mounted a/c unit I've been running the a/c and its only been dropping the van to about 5 degrees below ambient (ambient temp has been around 30 degrees) according to the manual it has a 3124w cooling capacity and it should be sufficient for a van up to 7.5...

rgren2 · rgren2

All right, at some stage we die. Our mortal remains need to be disposed. Some prefer burial, some crypts and some cremation.The bride and I have put cremation into our wills and the place where the ashes will be placed.Now, the kicker.Should we prepay fully the whole process?Should we take an insuran...

Daqtar · Daqtar

Greetings all, My partner and I are intending to do the big lap soon. My question is, do I rent out my house? This means: Placing my household goods into storage, which means packing everything up (I'm not as fit as I used to be) that will be a pain. Getting a real estate agent to manage the property Landl...

kirky · kirky

No longer listed in Wiki camps??? is the place still open to our mob

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Just orded a new R53 Pathfinder STL. What do you think? (Preview) I put $500 dep on a new Pathy today, Delivery about Oct, Nov. 3.5 Ltr VQ35DD 312kw, 351nm.AWD, 9 speed ZF Auto trans. well proven petrol, didnt want a turbo, enough power for me towing ATM 2000kg. 2700kg towing capacity. We want a reliable vehicle that will probably see me out to go where we want, not too...	Bulldozer	12	691	10:17 AM May 30, 2022 by Bulldozer
	WiFi/Radio (Preview) Good news for SA travellers, the State is currently having another new 60 WiFi/Radio hot spots installed	Phlipper	9	734	10:12 AM May 30, 2022 by Phlipper
	Terminology, confusing, yes, but it doesn’t have to be. (Preview) I read a topic which yet again was closed because of the usual pissing contest. The argument appeared to be a discrepancy in terminology. My suggestion is. The term GCM or Gross Combination Mass is the heading on the compliance plate which informs everyone what the maximum weight that the vehicle may...	Ivan 01	24	1890	09:31 AM May 30, 2022 by Hitting the road
	Tough Call - Kea Nomad - Replace Rear Windows? (Preview) Hi All, Our quest for a campervan continues. I have found a 2nd hand KEA Nomad (Merc Sprinter) at a fair price. But....... The KEA Nomad conversion uses windows.........that don't open! We've looked at about 20 of these vans. The only window in the rear of the van that opens is the one in the sliding d...	RoboLB	6	717	09:10 AM May 29, 2022 by RoboLB
	Motor Home (Preview) Hi. My partner and I are looking to buy a Motor Home after selling the caravan. Can anyone who has motor home please comment on ant problems associated with the use of a Motor home once you have set up camp and do not have a tow along vehicle. e.g Running out of milk and the closest shop is 3 klms away. Do you us...	Keith Walker	22	2586	04:44 PM May 28, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	Caravan choices ?????? (Preview) { Need To Get a Life 2 }.......Just got back from a 3 weeks away, and continued something we started a while back..... counting the variety of caravans/campers makers on the road, not brand models, or Camper RV's, just Van manufacturers. We just counted " 173 " different maker on the road, and many more...	Phlipper	3	1453	04:30 PM May 28, 2022 by Phlipper
	Keeping connected (Preview) We have just returned home from 3 month road trip with caravan from Perth to East Coast, great trip apart from issues staying connected on mobile and internet. We both have Aldi mobile services and as it uses Telstra network we assumed incorrectly that we would get Telstra coverage across Australia....	Pen n pep	21	2028	11:34 AM May 28, 2022 by msg
	Weights ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Well I have now seen it with own eye's the police with a van coming into Roma being weight tested. Have believed it before now that I have seen it with own eye's.	tiger5	58	3082	05:45 PM May 27, 2022 by montie
	Water Safety (Preview) I have always thought that tap water in Australia was safe. Even if the taste was awful. It seems that's not so in the Northern Territory. Where else is this happening. A lot of places rely on bore water. NT Laramba residents consider further court action as absence of safe water laws problematic -...	msg	12	1280	10:13 AM May 27, 2022 by Cupie
	Considering an over 55 RV Lifestyle Village (Preview) Hello all We are considering a land lease home in an over 55 lifestyle village that is designed for folks with an RV. We are really keen to make contact with others that live in such places to understand how they find it as residents. If you live in an RV Lifestyle Village and are open to a chat would you...	Orlo	15	1555	09:59 AM May 27, 2022 by deverall11
	Custom Bed (Mattress) Maker? (Preview) Hi Folks, A question on beds. I've been looking at some KEA Nomad Campervans, with the idea of getting a 2nd hand one. But rather than have the club lounge seats and table at the rea of the cabin, that convert to a bed, I'd prefer a permanent bed. Not that keen on sleeping on seats cushions. Simplistically...	RoboLB	9	1293	10:15 PM May 26, 2022 by RoboLB
	Manual v Auto Campervan? (Preview) Just curious. As I look online at 2nd hand Campervans for sale, (hoping to buy one) there are a lot with Manual Transmission. Whilst I can drive a manual, I haven't owned one in ......... 40 years? I just wondered what the attraction was with manuals. It is more control, less likely to bog, something els...	RoboLB	11	1536	12:50 PM May 26, 2022 by PeterInSa
	Crusader Caravan (Preview) Hi Just wanted to get some opinion's and feedback about Crusader Caravan's, the one we are looking at is an older van, 2007 Dreamhaven and we will be towing it with a Ford Ranger. We currently have a forward folding camper that we go away in for 4 or 5 months which is set up for off grid and park stays with all...	Martin_QLD	2	3313	08:51 AM May 26, 2022 by gdayjr
	Camper trailer slide out stove problem (Preview) hi all i havent been on here for a while and after some help if possible please i have a southern cross camper trailer with slide out kitchen .the issue was the flexi hose coming from under the stove to the bayonet plug at the rear of the camper had to be tucked up under the stove and by doing so the steel mesh...	brimhunter	1	377	03:22 PM May 25, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	Mercedes or Toureg ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Can anyone advise if the Merc or VW are a suitable tow vehicle	keninnsw	40	3293	09:19 PM May 22, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Low pressure LPG single burner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm looking for a single burner so I can make use of my bayonet fitting. Would be great just to cook a quick meal. There are a few about but all apear to be cast iron. ( heavy) Any suggestions?.	oldbloke	33	2055	05:16 PM May 22, 2022 by Radar
	a/c only dropping ambient temp by 5 degrees (Preview) I've got a 19ft van with a Dometic CK36H401RI2 roof mounted a/c unit I've been running the a/c and its only been dropping the van to about 5 degrees below ambient (ambient temp has been around 30 degrees) according to the manual it has a 3124w cooling capacity and it should be sufficient for a van up to 7.5...	gu42	7	1169	03:45 PM May 22, 2022 by bobsa
	Funerals (Preview) All right, at some stage we die. Our mortal remains need to be disposed. Some prefer burial, some crypts and some cremation.The bride and I have put cremation into our wills and the place where the ashes will be placed.Now, the kicker.Should we prepay fully the whole process?Should we take an insuran...	rgren2	29	1248	11:36 AM May 22, 2022 by patrol03
	"Rent or Not to Rent" that is the question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Greetings all, My partner and I are intending to do the big lap soon. My question is, do I rent out my house? This means: Placing my household goods into storage, which means packing everything up (I'm not as fit as I used to be) that will be a pain. Getting a real estate agent to manage the property Landl...	Daqtar	47	3023	10:29 AM May 22, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Pilliga bore baths. (Preview) No longer listed in Wiki camps??? is the place still open to our mob	kirky	7	745	04:30 PM May 21, 2022 by Tony LEE
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