The Grey Nomads - General

edmond morris · edmond morris

Hi all Nomads travelled up to Darwin and back from western Victoria last winter to escape the cold.looking at northern NSW some where around the Coffs Harbour region this year. looking for tips regarding best routes from Ballarat to Coffs, kind of weather to expect, things to do etc . camp site recomm...

AMANDA EXPANDA · AMANDA EXPANDA

When i was washing and packing away the bed ends after my last trip, i notice a 5cm tear in the bug screen of the bed pod. Can anyone recommend how to patch. Thanks in advance.

AMANDA EXPANDA · AMANDA EXPANDA

Where are the best places to see the benefits of the recent rain/flooding. Planning (very loosely ) to go from sydney west and then north and return via coast.

sparra · sparra

Just a Heads Up to make sure that your Solar panels on the roof of your vans and vehicles are bolted securely. Last Tuesday I was traveling east on Princes Highway near Orbost,Vic, following a campervan when their rooftop panels suddenly came loose flying through the air and collided with my Toyota Ut...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi We are looking to replace the awning on our 16ft millard pop top . Hoping someone can tell me which brand to go with re weight durability price etc Cheers Chris

roysta · roysta

Hi folks Where is the water tank draining plug on these? Thanks for any help. Cheers

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi all We are on the road full time and 100k service on the Landcruiser is coming up. Going to try and get it done in Mt Isa QLD. Anyone have any recommendations of a good place to get it done. Like to use local business if possible. If not will just have to play it safe and get Toyota Dealership to do it. Thank...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. Probably a question for the techies: If you are off grid and have 2 x 80 watt solar panels, how long would they run an a/c for? I guess there are lots of variables but you know what I mean. (I don't have a van yet and would be pretty frugal if I did use an a/c) Cheers

Bobdown · Bobdown

Interesting story about Burketown and the wet season........fyi https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-08/google-maps-to-fix-routes-trapped-travellers-queensland/100805884

yogi · yogi

some replys start with ,, hello (whoever) i know nothing about your topic but then ramble on and prove just that. lol

Broadies · Broadies

Hi there, had the van on the road for 3 weeks now. It's second hand, no warranty. The gas will not ignite in the hot water. It works fine on 240v however. The sacrificial annode has been replaced and inside of tank has been cleaned. Our toilet will also not flush. Fuses are good. Hubby thinks no 12v power is...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Has anyone out their been on the 10 day or 7 day cruise from Darwin or Broom of the Kimberly coast run by APT cruises and seen the falls at their best. I know its very expensive but includes all food alcohol and day trips except helicopter flights but I think it will worth it .I would like some feedback on the...

Jack 19_61-2 · Jack 19_61-2

G'day All: I would like to ask if any members have used a 2 or 3 Ring Gas Burner direct from a caravan bayonet. My hope is to run a Gasmate 2 Ring Burner from the bayonet on a Jayco Journey. This ring burner would be connected using a 3 metre bayonet hose. Please let my know you thoughts. Thanks and regards, Ja...

aastek · aastek

Would like to get peoples thoughts on the pro and cons of using air bags versus standard ride leveler bars i currently have ride levellers but have the opportunity to get air bags and them fitted for nothing Thanks Kurt

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, Due to circumstances, we have to leave our van in Toowoomba & are hiring a trailer to take some furniture back to Townsville. My mother-in-law didn't quite make 102 years before cancer took her last month. I've hired a cage type trailer (6x4) & plan on doing around 600-650kms...

Ozecho · Ozecho

Hi All, New to caravaning... and looking to buy something that will take us off road and to do the "lap". Of course, we are looking for as light as possible, dont want to tow anything too heavy... but I'd like to know, am I going to feel or know the difference between towing a 16ft caravan and an 18ft or even a...

Setter2 · Setter2

Hi All has anyone had the problem where their ability to free cap with no AC leaves 5them also with no lighting. Our Van will work great on AC and also the fridge etc. works fine on DC from the car but from the solar powered battery there is nothing. I have checked the output from the batteries and it shows 1...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Large bushfire West of Denmark, avoid the area. Big fire in the previous old ranch...........Bridgetown under threat as well https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ -- Edited by Bobdown on Saturday 5th of February 2022 09:48:27 PM

Daydreamer · Daydreamer

Dear all We have finally bought a van and a tow vehicle. The van is a viewfinder - introduced to the Austrlaian market about 15 months ago. TARE weight is 2200 and Aggregated trailer weight is 2800. To tow this we purchased a 2008 Pathfinder R51 Deisel, automatic. We took our shake down trip to Lakes E...

Katerina · Katerina

I. am buying a hybrid e-bike and would like any hints on that issue and also what type of bike rack I should get and who should I get to install the rack.Thanks in anticipation. Cathy

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	winter travels year two (Preview) Hi all Nomads travelled up to Darwin and back from western Victoria last winter to escape the cold.looking at northern NSW some where around the Coffs Harbour region this year. looking for tips regarding best routes from Ballarat to Coffs, kind of weather to expect, things to do etc . camp site recomm...	edmond morris	8	1402	01:42 PM Feb 17, 2022 by edmond morris
	repairing mesh screen in expander bed end. (Preview) When i was washing and packing away the bed ends after my last trip, i notice a 5cm tear in the bug screen of the bed pod. Can anyone recommend how to patch. Thanks in advance.	AMANDA EXPANDA	3	469	11:18 AM Feb 17, 2022 by DMaxer
	western nsw (Preview) Where are the best places to see the benefits of the recent rain/flooding. Planning (very loosely ) to go from sydney west and then north and return via coast.	AMANDA EXPANDA	2	728	05:02 PM Feb 16, 2022 by 86GTS
	Damage From Solar Panelscame c (Preview) Just a Heads Up to make sure that your Solar panels on the roof of your vans and vehicles are bolted securely. Last Tuesday I was traveling east on Princes Highway near Orbost,Vic, following a campervan when their rooftop panels suddenly came loose flying through the air and collided with my Toyota Ut...	sparra	11	1461	11:00 AM Feb 15, 2022 by Cuppa
	Caravan Awning (Preview) Hi We are looking to replace the awning on our 16ft millard pop top . Hoping someone can tell me which brand to go with re weight durability price etc Cheers Chris	chrisnchris	11	2974	08:09 PM Feb 14, 2022 by DMaxer
	Avan Cruiseliner water tank (Preview) Hi folks Where is the water tank draining plug on these? Thanks for any help. Cheers	roysta	5	1062	10:04 PM Feb 11, 2022 by roysta
	Servicing Toyota Mt Isa (Preview) Hi all We are on the road full time and 100k service on the Landcruiser is coming up. Going to try and get it done in Mt Isa QLD. Anyone have any recommendations of a good place to get it done. Like to use local business if possible. If not will just have to play it safe and get Toyota Dealership to do it. Thank...	Mackayak	5	2346	01:23 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Mackayak
	Solar panels - how much power? (Preview) Hi. Probably a question for the techies: If you are off grid and have 2 x 80 watt solar panels, how long would they run an a/c for? I guess there are lots of variables but you know what I mean. (I don't have a van yet and would be pretty frugal if I did use an a/c) Cheers	NoelB	19	2011	08:50 AM Feb 11, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Google Maps (Preview) Interesting story about Burketown and the wet season........fyi https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-08/google-maps-to-fix-routes-trapped-travellers-queensland/100805884	Bobdown	10	1128	10:03 PM Feb 10, 2022 by Bobdown
	reply,s to posts. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) some replys start with ,, hello (whoever) i know nothing about your topic but then ramble on and prove just that. lol	yogi	31	2156	07:50 PM Feb 10, 2022 by Craig1
	Gas hot water not working (Preview) Hi there, had the van on the road for 3 weeks now. It's second hand, no warranty. The gas will not ignite in the hot water. It works fine on 240v however. The sacrificial annode has been replaced and inside of tank has been cleaned. Our toilet will also not flush. Fuses are good. Hubby thinks no 12v power is...	Broadies	7	568	11:30 AM Feb 10, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Horizontal Falls (Preview) Has anyone out their been on the 10 day or 7 day cruise from Darwin or Broom of the Kimberly coast run by APT cruises and seen the falls at their best. I know its very expensive but includes all food alcohol and day trips except helicopter flights but I think it will worth it .I would like some feedback on the...	travelyounger	15	1801	10:48 PM Feb 9, 2022 by chappy
	Gas Ring Burners - Caravan Bayonet gas ring burners ring burners caravan bayonet (Preview) G'day All: I would like to ask if any members have used a 2 or 3 Ring Gas Burner direct from a caravan bayonet. My hope is to run a Gasmate 2 Ring Burner from the bayonet on a Jayco Journey. This ring burner would be connected using a 3 metre bayonet hose. Please let my know you thoughts. Thanks and regards, Ja...	Jack 19_61-2	25	2594	04:37 PM Feb 9, 2022 by Ubique 68
	Air bags versus ride leveler bars (Preview) Would like to get peoples thoughts on the pro and cons of using air bags versus standard ride leveler bars i currently have ride levellers but have the opportunity to get air bags and them fitted for nothing Thanks Kurt	aastek	18	2851	10:41 AM Feb 9, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	U-Haul trailers, has anyone hired them before? (Preview) Hello everyone, Due to circumstances, we have to leave our van in Toowoomba & are hiring a trailer to take some furniture back to Townsville. My mother-in-law didn't quite make 102 years before cancer took her last month. I've hired a cage type trailer (6x4) & plan on doing around 600-650kms...	Warren-Pat_01	14	1061	07:36 AM Feb 8, 2022 by Rob Driver
	16ft Caravan or 20ft Caravan? (Preview) Hi All, New to caravaning... and looking to buy something that will take us off road and to do the "lap". Of course, we are looking for as light as possible, dont want to tow anything too heavy... but I'd like to know, am I going to feel or know the difference between towing a 16ft caravan and an 18ft or even a...	Ozecho	21	2951	04:21 PM Feb 7, 2022 by dieseltojo
	Jurgens Lunagaza DC (Preview) Hi All has anyone had the problem where their ability to free cap with no AC leaves 5them also with no lighting. Our Van will work great on AC and also the fridge etc. works fine on DC from the car but from the solar powered battery there is nothing. I have checked the output from the batteries and it shows 1...	Setter2	4	1028	09:55 PM Feb 6, 2022 by BarneyBDB
	Denmark and Bridgetown fires (Preview) Large bushfire West of Denmark, avoid the area. Big fire in the previous old ranch...........Bridgetown under threat as well https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ -- Edited by Bobdown on Saturday 5th of February 2022 09:48:27 PM	Bobdown	7	1049	05:43 PM Feb 6, 2022 by Bobdown
	Help requested. Caravan sways ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Dear all We have finally bought a van and a tow vehicle. The van is a viewfinder - introduced to the Austrlaian market about 15 months ago. TARE weight is 2200 and Aggregated trailer weight is 2800. To tow this we purchased a 2008 Pathfinder R51 Deisel, automatic. We took our shake down trip to Lakes E...	Daydreamer	50	7693	09:57 PM Feb 4, 2022 by Hylife
	E Bikes and rack to go on back of motorhome (Preview) I. am buying a hybrid e-bike and would like any hints on that issue and also what type of bike rack I should get and who should I get to install the rack.Thanks in anticipation. Cathy	Katerina	23	1148	08:54 AM Feb 4, 2022 by Whenarewethere
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