The Grey Nomads - General

RoboLB · RoboLB

I've read some very useful posts on the topic, but a lot were a few years old and maybe some things have changed. I'd really value some advice from members here, as Pat and I are very new to this. Like totally new! Perhaps if I outline what we are looking for, you could take shots at my logic or thinking? Whi...

Rasty · Rasty

Hi All, I?m interested to hear opinions on the current 3.2 Ford Ranger ,looking at the ranger ,Bt50(Isuzu) and of course Dmax , I currently have my 2nd Dmax and thought a change may be nice also availability. Mainly comments on fuel usage ,reliability Etc. Thanks in advance.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are looking at going to Floriade in Canberra this year and was wanting to know of a good caravan park within easy drive, was hoping to book this week

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Would welcome comments regarding ground conditions in general locale central Queensland especially. Are they mudholes or easily negotiable without sinking in the ground. Same for grassy vanparks. ????

mgtlat · mgtlat

The release valve seems to be stuck when I attempt to lower the van. I have managed to release it before and the van came flying down to the ground! Not good at all. Any advice on how to slowly lower it will be great. Cheers

Wayne o · Wayne o

I was just going through a few different choices of cooking outside my new motorhome and particularly the choice between open burner types and the closed lid type, such as Weber BabyQ's. I was looking through the Dometic website in particular which displayed both types. Not looking to start a war o...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Like most caravan owners, we have gone around and around in circles attempting to make what is a very uncomfortable mattress tolerable. After the usual mods such as mattress toppers, new mattress etc we have come to the conclusion that we need to replace the bamboo slats on the bed base that make life...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

The original 22" TV (NCE - ever heard of it!!!!!) that came with my Retreat caravan is the worst piece of electrical (you know what) I have ever seen. Can anyone recommend a good quality (even smart) 12volt TV for use in a 24' caravan. I have been told that the brackets are universal. I live in Perth WA. A...

Giggleswick · Giggleswick

Hi - on the road at the moment and will be heading into South Aus in a few weeks. Intend spending at least two/three weeks travelling from Port Augusta up to Marree and back then towards Adelaide. However, was thinking once we get back to Port Augusta going up to Woomera, Roxby Downs and Andamooka for a...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

All of a sudden there seems to be heaps of off road vans around. some big 22 footers that are as high as a block of flats, and not cheap to buy new. I tow at about 90kph and they go past me like I'm nailed to the fence. They seemed to have a very high centre of gravity, surely that wouldn't enhance stability? I on...

MicknEvie · MicknEvie

G'day all, we are looking to upgrade our caravan, and currently looking at a 2010 model. We are looking for feedback good or bad from past or present owners. Thanks in advance. Mick n Evie Webb

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/toyota-prius-becomes-ultimate-tow-vehicle-with-gooseneck-hitch-upgrade/ar-AAWTq2q?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=456af82b063b4814a03b789ee33e7e49&fullscreen=true#image=1

Gregtomfred · Gregtomfred

Can anyone advise why I don't have Power To Bed lights on an Erin A Van 2003? Also No outside light? Thanks

kilkenny · kilkenny

G'Day every one :) I am looking at getting a satelite dish mounted on my motorhome. I have a vast box inside. My question is which brand does every one have and are you happy with it? I was originally looking at the Satking Orbit about $3000.00 installed but have been lead towards a Leonardo costing $4400...

BURGS · BURGS

Hi All Just wondering if any one has purchased a Brass Monkey brand fridge 90litre or recommend other brand that has been reliable like Engle . Would appreciate comments on the durability and reliability with Brass Monkey or other problems experienced if any. Kind regards BURGS Merry Christmas...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Buying my first motorhome (new). I am 70 y.o. with a perfect driving record etc etc. Recently sold my caravan and the company that insured it do not cover Motorhomes. Any recommendations? I am googling motorhome insurance but these days google is not what it used to be. Just interested in who you may h...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

In a conversation with my insurance agents it was mentioned while discussing General Contents and excess' that a problem may be with vans that have say 3 solar panels and are smitten by, say, hail - the three panels may attract the per item maximum (in my case $700) collectively - so I would only get $70...

redsox · redsox

How do Grey Nomads find their Clearview compact towing mirrors with the mirror being convex only?

clazandaza · clazandaza

Our experience this week crossing the treeless plains: fuel is plentiful starting at Ceduna Shell at $1.54.9 Penong at $1.57 Nullabor Roadhouse $1.99. Power site with no water was $28 plus $1 for a shower. Eucla fuel at $1.89.9 Mundarabbila at $1.89.9 ****abiddy $1.98.9 Belladonia $1.94.3 Nors...

llochris · llochris

We need a new toilet for our 2004 5th wheeler it now has a Thetford & a 200ltr holding tank we are near Narrabri Thank You

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Campervan for a Newbie Couple (Preview) I've read some very useful posts on the topic, but a lot were a few years old and maybe some things have changed. I'd really value some advice from members here, as Pat and I are very new to this. Like totally new! Perhaps if I outline what we are looking for, you could take shots at my logic or thinking? Whi...	RoboLB	10	983	06:22 PM May 18, 2022 by RoboLB
	Dmax or ranger opinions (Preview) Hi All, I?m interested to hear opinions on the current 3.2 Ford Ranger ,looking at the ranger ,Bt50(Isuzu) and of course Dmax , I currently have my 2nd Dmax and thought a change may be nice also availability. Mainly comments on fuel usage ,reliability Etc. Thanks in advance.	Rasty	7	1333	09:18 AM May 18, 2022 by littledick
	Floriade caravan park (Preview) We are looking at going to Floriade in Canberra this year and was wanting to know of a good caravan park within easy drive, was hoping to book this week	Cowboy7307	7	1601	12:06 PM May 16, 2022 by Long Weekend
	Camp conditions after rain (Preview) Would welcome comments regarding ground conditions in general locale central Queensland especially. Are they mudholes or easily negotiable without sinking in the ground. Same for grassy vanparks. ????	Brodie Allen	4	982	05:12 PM May 15, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Trailerjack Release Valve stuck (Preview) The release valve seems to be stuck when I attempt to lower the van. I have managed to release it before and the van came flying down to the ground! Not good at all. Any advice on how to slowly lower it will be great. Cheers	mgtlat	1	448	09:25 AM May 14, 2022 by watsea
	Outdoor cooking - Open burner cooker or closed lid type? (Preview) I was just going through a few different choices of cooking outside my new motorhome and particularly the choice between open burner types and the closed lid type, such as Weber BabyQ's. I was looking through the Dometic website in particular which displayed both types. Not looking to start a war o...	Wayne o	12	596	08:20 PM May 13, 2022 by Radar
	Replacing the bamboo slats in the base of my bed. (Preview) Like most caravan owners, we have gone around and around in circles attempting to make what is a very uncomfortable mattress tolerable. After the usual mods such as mattress toppers, new mattress etc we have come to the conclusion that we need to replace the bamboo slats on the bed base that make life...	Pradokakadudavid	10	1451	02:59 PM May 13, 2022 by Mike Harding
	What's the best smart TV for a caravan - Satelitte TV (Preview) The original 22" TV (NCE - ever heard of it!!!!!) that came with my Retreat caravan is the worst piece of electrical (you know what) I have ever seen. Can anyone recommend a good quality (even smart) 12volt TV for use in a 24' caravan. I have been told that the brackets are universal. I live in Perth WA. A...	Pradokakadudavid	19	8687	06:35 PM May 12, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Visiting Woomera and….. (Preview) Hi - on the road at the moment and will be heading into South Aus in a few weeks. Intend spending at least two/three weeks travelling from Port Augusta up to Marree and back then towards Adelaide. However, was thinking once we get back to Port Augusta going up to Woomera, Roxby Downs and Andamooka for a...	Giggleswick	13	1000	06:17 PM May 12, 2022 by JeffRae
	Off road or on road rig? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) All of a sudden there seems to be heaps of off road vans around. some big 22 footers that are as high as a block of flats, and not cheap to buy new. I tow at about 90kph and they go past me like I'm nailed to the fence. They seemed to have a very high centre of gravity, surely that wouldn't enhance stability? I on...	Bulldozer	31	3307	12:06 PM May 12, 2022 by StewG
	Blue Sky Caravans. (Preview) G'day all, we are looking to upgrade our caravan, and currently looking at a 2010 model. We are looking for feedback good or bad from past or present owners. Thanks in advance. Mick n Evie Webb	MicknEvie	11	7710	09:58 AM May 12, 2022 by Belly boy
	Toyota Prius as Tow Vehicle. (Preview) https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/toyota-prius-becomes-ultimate-tow-vehicle-with-gooseneck-hitch-upgrade/ar-AAWTq2q?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=456af82b063b4814a03b789ee33e7e49&fullscreen=true#image=1	Long Weekend	10	1077	07:49 PM May 11, 2022 by Pradokakadudavid
	Power to Bed lights (Preview) Can anyone advise why I don't have Power To Bed lights on an Erin A Van 2003? Also No outside light? Thanks	Gregtomfred	4	737	06:31 PM May 10, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Satelite dish mounted on motorhome (Preview) G'Day every one :) I am looking at getting a satelite dish mounted on my motorhome. I have a vast box inside. My question is which brand does every one have and are you happy with it? I was originally looking at the Satking Orbit about $3000.00 installed but have been lead towards a Leonardo costing $4400...	kilkenny	2	554	07:30 PM May 9, 2022 by yobarr
	brass monkey fridges (Preview) Hi All Just wondering if any one has purchased a Brass Monkey brand fridge 90litre or recommend other brand that has been reliable like Engle . Would appreciate comments on the durability and reliability with Brass Monkey or other problems experienced if any. Kind regards BURGS Merry Christmas...	BURGS	18	10313	08:21 PM May 8, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Insurance cover for my new Motorhome (Preview) Buying my first motorhome (new). I am 70 y.o. with a perfect driving record etc etc. Recently sold my caravan and the company that insured it do not cover Motorhomes. Any recommendations? I am googling motorhome insurance but these days google is not what it used to be. Just interested in who you may h...	Wayne o	4	1051	11:53 AM May 8, 2022 by Wayne o
	Insurance quirks - beware (Preview) In a conversation with my insurance agents it was mentioned while discussing General Contents and excess' that a problem may be with vans that have say 3 solar panels and are smitten by, say, hail - the three panels may attract the per item maximum (in my case $700) collectively - so I would only get $70...	Brodie Allen	10	1757	08:13 PM May 7, 2022 by ConsumerMan
	clearview compact towing mirrors (Preview) How do Grey Nomads find their Clearview compact towing mirrors with the mirror being convex only?	redsox	11	1741	07:21 AM May 6, 2022 by Cowboy7307
	Nullabor trip ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our experience this week crossing the treeless plains: fuel is plentiful starting at Ceduna Shell at $1.54.9 Penong at $1.57 Nullabor Roadhouse $1.99. Power site with no water was $28 plus $1 for a shower. Eucla fuel at $1.89.9 Mundarabbila at $1.89.9 ****abiddy $1.98.9 Belladonia $1.94.3 Nors...	clazandaza	49	9916	08:06 AM May 5, 2022 by Ger08
	Thetford toilet where to buy Please (Preview) We need a new toilet for our 2004 5th wheeler it now has a Thetford & a 200ltr holding tank we are near Narrabri Thank You	llochris	2	661	04:15 AM May 5, 2022 by 86GTS
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