The Grey Nomads - General

mixedup · mixedup

Curious to know what tow vehicle make/mode/year (likely 2nd hand no doubt) would people go for to tow a 2800-3500kg caravan, but with a good amount of payload left for the vehicle (after GVM/GCM/Towball etc calcs). Assuming budget of $50k-$80k. Landcruiser 200 series holding their value well, so...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at doing a short time away , and looking at Kingston on Murray, any one stopped there recently and what was it like

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

No more going up the hill

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

Well, for those who want fast internet at home and on the road anyway. Very small size, very easy setup, fast log-on and way better speeds that I get either at home or via the phone on the road. And for no extra monthly cost either https://photos.app.goo.gl/GJRbe9Qkb2QkggJH7 -- Edited by Tony LEE o...

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Council/Have-your-say/Branxton-Recreational-Vehicle-Park

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I thought I may take a wander to Lindsay Island shortly... any comments or suggestions people?

KevinJ · KevinJ

Just in case you weren't aware of this:Large towed recreational vehicle toll rebate registration schemeDrivers towing caravans, boats and horse floats are eligible for cheaper tolls on Sydney's motorways.

Keith P · Keith P

I have tried to find out by doing a search on here but nuthin. I have a tank gauge setup in my Jayco van...and for some reason the high level leds do not work on the fresh water tanks only ...grey tank is fine. Now I,m guessing that the senders maybe dirty...but doesnt add up as I filter every mil of water that...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

GAS (LPG) /CO2/CO detectors. With all the recent "who ha" about gas leaks from Swift 500 series gas ovens, I thought I might buy myself an LPG gas detector for my caravan. Well this is not so easy as you soon learn that you can buy LPG gas detectors, CO2 detectors,. CO detectors etc etc. Can some one who...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a30915634/audi-e-tron-ev-towing/?src=socialflowFBRAT&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowR%26T&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR27I9WxXA4_iRNwcIcyKy_zKWGPnsdY78Jx9iomT72Ok1...

tea spoon · tea spoon

has anyone got a good idea how to get the power cord into a tent as mine has a floor .........without using the door .......is there a fitting to run the cord in maybe ............or is there a bright idea someone has ......cheers

2happy · 2happy

Does anyone have recent knowledge if the Freecamp at Proserpine open atm??? Some sites on the net indicate that it is closed?

gu42 · gu42

I've got dust flaps / doors for the external fridge vents on my van When im running the a/c should I leave the flaps shut so its circulating the cooler air? Or always open them when I pull up?

OKA · OKA

Hi and I'm keen to learn about toilets. I've 2 slide-on campers in the sights. Only one will be bought... One has a holding tank and flushing toilet, the other a cassette type. Should these differing types sway me either way? I've never used either. What works and what doesn't? I'm intending l...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Hi all. I have persevered with my BOS 370 jockey wheel and now that the key pin in the operating parts has sheared twice, I have given up with it and thrown the whole thing in the bin in disgust. When it works it is very good but the basic design is flawed and even when using a clutched drill properly to rais...

tea spoon · tea spoon

the caravan is now sold and the ford tow car as well .......so i have brought a nice touring tent and a 323 Mazda wagon that i can pack and away for time out .......during my trips away my partner who has her own place will be looked after by her son and his wife she lives in a retirment village and stays with me...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just having spent a little time looking at cruise prices it became disconcertingly obvious that van parks dont offer much in the way of value for money compared with some other forms of holiday. I have found a 50 day holiday cruising the South Pacific for $10,000 - thats $200 per day, accommodation, f...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Just read in today's Bulletin of an accident yesterday afternoon on the Bruce Highway. It appears that the dual cab towing a van pulled out in front of an overtaking motorhome. Pictures show the ute had Clearview mirrors but the driver must not have checked all was clear. The motorhome stopped withi...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi all, I know that there is a recommended sticker on the door of the D MAX stating suggested tyre pressures for general & towing. I am just starting out with my new outfit and would appreciate what tyre pressures are suggested for the D Max and my 20ft Dual axle van. The tyre size on the D Max is 255 -65R...

ChrisE · ChrisE

Newbie, 75 yr-old female. I would like to take my little van to Kununurra from Freo in August. Any tips on camp stops, or general advice would be welcome. Travelling in AWD Rav4, towing Jpod Outback.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Which tow vehicle in $50k-$80k range for 2800-3500 caravan would you get? ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Curious to know what tow vehicle make/mode/year (likely 2nd hand no doubt) would people go for to tow a 2800-3500kg caravan, but with a good amount of payload left for the vehicle (after GVM/GCM/Towball etc calcs). Assuming budget of $50k-$80k. Landcruiser 200 series holding their value well, so...	mixedup	93	6883	11:11 PM Jun 14, 2022 by Pradokakadudavid
	Kingston on Murray (Preview) Looking at doing a short time away , and looking at Kingston on Murray, any one stopped there recently and what was it like	Cowboy7307	3	910	04:31 PM Jun 14, 2022 by Cowboy7307
	Phone service for those who are not aware New mobile service (Preview) No more going up the hill	Ivan 01	1	1195	08:04 PM Jun 11, 2022 by Gundog
	The future is here (Preview) Well, for those who want fast internet at home and on the road anyway. Very small size, very easy setup, fast log-on and way better speeds that I get either at home or via the phone on the road. And for no extra monthly cost either https://photos.app.goo.gl/GJRbe9Qkb2QkggJH7 -- Edited by Tony LEE o...	Tony LEE	6	1547	06:00 AM Jun 11, 2022 by dorian
	Cmca takeover of Branxton RV Park (Preview) https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Council/Have-your-say/Branxton-Recreational-Vehicle-Park	Tony LEE	0	956	08:34 AM Jun 9, 2022 by Tony LEE
	Lindsay Island, NW Victoria? (Preview) I thought I may take a wander to Lindsay Island shortly... any comments or suggestions people?	Mike Harding	6	1268	08:14 PM Jun 7, 2022 by Oka374
	Reduced Tolls on Sydney motorways (Preview) Just in case you weren't aware of this:Large towed recreational vehicle toll rebate registration schemeDrivers towing caravans, boats and horse floats are eligible for cheaper tolls on Sydney's motorways.	KevinJ	2	1501	03:46 PM Jun 7, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tank Sensers (Preview) I have tried to find out by doing a search on here but nuthin. I have a tank gauge setup in my Jayco van...and for some reason the high level leds do not work on the fresh water tanks only ...grey tank is fine. Now I,m guessing that the senders maybe dirty...but doesnt add up as I filter every mil of water that...	Keith P	11	1811	12:27 PM Jun 7, 2022 by oldbloke
	LPG gas, CO2, CO detectors for caravans (Preview) GAS (LPG) /CO2/CO detectors. With all the recent "who ha" about gas leaks from Swift 500 series gas ovens, I thought I might buy myself an LPG gas detector for my caravan. Well this is not so easy as you soon learn that you can buy LPG gas detectors, CO2 detectors,. CO detectors etc etc. Can some one who...	Pradokakadudavid	20	3727	10:48 AM Jun 7, 2022 by Tony LEE
	Oops he is heavy (Preview) https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a30915634/audi-e-tron-ev-towing/?src=socialflowFBRAT&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowR%26T&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR27I9WxXA4_iRNwcIcyKy_zKWGPnsdY78Jx9iomT72Ok1...	Gundog	14	1346	10:46 AM Jun 7, 2022 by peter67
	240 volt cord into a tent (Preview) has anyone got a good idea how to get the power cord into a tent as mine has a floor .........without using the door .......is there a fitting to run the cord in maybe ............or is there a bright idea someone has ......cheers	tea spoon	8	1010	10:18 PM Jun 6, 2022 by tea spoon
	Proserpine RV Park (Preview) Does anyone have recent knowledge if the Freecamp at Proserpine open atm??? Some sites on the net indicate that it is closed?	2happy	2	814	02:04 PM Jun 4, 2022 by 2happy
	External fridge dust flaps - open or closed with a/c on? (Preview) I've got dust flaps / doors for the external fridge vents on my van When im running the a/c should I leave the flaps shut so its circulating the cooler air? Or always open them when I pull up?	gu42	7	894	07:25 AM Jun 4, 2022 by vince56
	toilet talk - cassette vs. holding tank vs. composting vs. anything else (Preview) Hi and I'm keen to learn about toilets. I've 2 slide-on campers in the sights. Only one will be bought... One has a holding tank and flushing toilet, the other a cassette type. Should these differing types sway me either way? I've never used either. What works and what doesn't? I'm intending l...	OKA	15	2172	03:35 PM Jun 3, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Second failure of BOS jockey wheel and more sturdy and reliable alternative (Preview) Hi all. I have persevered with my BOS 370 jockey wheel and now that the key pin in the operating parts has sheared twice, I have given up with it and thrown the whole thing in the bin in disgust. When it works it is very good but the basic design is flawed and even when using a clutched drill properly to rais...	Pradokakadudavid	20	8261	01:22 PM Jun 3, 2022 by Pradokakadudavid
	a change of pace down to a small car and a tent (Preview) the caravan is now sold and the ford tow car as well .......so i have brought a nice touring tent and a 323 Mazda wagon that i can pack and away for time out .......during my trips away my partner who has her own place will be looked after by her son and his wife she lives in a retirment village and stays with me...	tea spoon	17	919	08:44 AM Jun 2, 2022 by Phlipper
	About caravan park pricing ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Just having spent a little time looking at cruise prices it became disconcertingly obvious that van parks dont offer much in the way of value for money compared with some other forms of holiday. I have found a 50 day holiday cruising the South Pacific for $10,000 - thats $200 per day, accommodation, f...	Brodie Allen	60	4680	02:32 PM Jun 1, 2022 by yobarr
	Caravan, motorhome accident between Cardwell & Ingham (Preview) Just read in today's Bulletin of an accident yesterday afternoon on the Bruce Highway. It appears that the dual cab towing a van pulled out in front of an overtaking motorhome. Pictures show the ute had Clearview mirrors but the driver must not have checked all was clear. The motorhome stopped withi...	Warren-Pat_01	10	1483	11:26 AM May 31, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Recommended Tyre Pressures for D Max & Caravan (Preview) Hi all, I know that there is a recommended sticker on the door of the D MAX stating suggested tyre pressures for general & towing. I am just starting out with my new outfit and would appreciate what tyre pressures are suggested for the D Max and my 20ft Dual axle van. The tyre size on the D Max is 255 -65R...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	19	4335	09:50 AM May 31, 2022 by diggerop
	Kununarra (Preview) Newbie, 75 yr-old female. I would like to take my little van to Kununurra from Freo in August. Any tips on camp stops, or general advice would be welcome. Travelling in AWD Rav4, towing Jpod Outback.	ChrisE	3	827	07:45 AM May 31, 2022 by Ger08
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