The Grey Nomads - General

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

aastek · aastek

Any good/decent free caravan camping around Broken Hill?

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We are looking at buying a campervan. Having rented one, we like the small size and ability to park at Coles etc to drop in for food shopping. We tend to drive in regional rather than remote areas, so the ability to easily park in towns is important to us. But how long is too long? Any thoughts or a...

msg · msg

Have been hearing a lot lately about Roadside Assistance programs. I have the the top cover and am a longtime member 20yrs. (Not that that has been any benefit to me) as I really haven't had to call them. Getting A 10% discount on something that you might buy once in 10yrs is nothing. I was always happy...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

On Saturday the 21st May 2022 - election day: Aldi caravan stuff sale

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2826	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	1627	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	2275	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	3282	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	1411	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	1791	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	1675	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	1786	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	3612	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	416	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	3508	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	2348	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	1269	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	1309	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	3444	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	856	04:30 PM May 21, 2022 by Tony LEE
	Free camping Broken Hill (Preview) Any good/decent free caravan camping around Broken Hill?	aastek	10	2575	01:32 PM May 21, 2022 by watsea
	Campervan Length v Car Space Size? Looking at 3 options....... Help (Preview) Hi All, We are looking at buying a campervan. Having rented one, we like the small size and ability to park at Coles etc to drop in for food shopping. We tend to drive in regional rather than remote areas, so the ability to easily park in towns is important to us. But how long is too long? Any thoughts or a...	RoboLB	20	2264	12:54 PM May 20, 2022 by msg
	Roadside Assistance/Insurance (Preview) Have been hearing a lot lately about Roadside Assistance programs. I have the the top cover and am a longtime member 20yrs. (Not that that has been any benefit to me) as I really haven't had to call them. Getting A 10% discount on something that you might buy once in 10yrs is nothing. I was always happy...	msg	14	1259	11:37 AM May 20, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Aldi - caravan bit and pieces sale (Preview) On Saturday the 21st May 2022 - election day: Aldi caravan stuff sale	Mike Harding	6	1706	10:50 PM May 18, 2022 by Cupie
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