The Grey Nomads - General

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Does anyone know how to access the water pump on a thetford 402 toilet, our has stopped working. I have checked the fuse but I can not find access to the pump itself.

Millar family · Millar family

Hi all We are looking a buying a van for our lap and have been looking at second hand. Today however we went to our Jayco dealer to look at a van that had been traded in (I know.. silly thing to do) and saw the Starcraft 16ft which is not too far out of our price range. Have any members had any experience or know...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Having been a member for a number of years and travelled in each state and territory with Grey Nomad stickers on my car and van and never meeting another Forum member I started to wonder if there were really any out there, well yesterday at Mataranka it really did happen not only did I meet TWO forum memb...

Oma · Oma

http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/from-molesworth-to-nsw-border/

first timer · first timer

Hi Everyone I'm hoping that someone maybe able to make comment on camps app on android tablet. If you have it installed does it work ok and is it as good as having the book? I am looking forward to your response and thank you in advance. Regards Ashley

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Whilst having a quiet dinner last night there was a massive explosion in the Caravan park, along with many others I took off outside to see what had happened and discovered that a lady was being looked after by others from the park and an ambulance had been called so I left. Today I discovered what happe...

Nathalie · Nathalie

Hi all. Just doing some homework, and what better place to do it but here. Can any of you tell me if it is possible to have a roof top boat loader on a camper van type of vehicle like a long wheel base Sprint? If it can, is it easy to use, and could you direct me to some images or videos please. thank you in advanc...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Hello our round trip From Echuca to Charleville ,St George,to Echuca.Via Lightning Ridge etc was wonderful .Albeit cut short due to our needs as G/parents and being reqd in melb for caretaking duties for a sickie, but thats what we do isn,t it .! We did 800 kays today from the Ridge to a tiny town cal...

zigzagps · zigzagps

Selection of "Caravan and Motorhome", "RM Williams' Outback", "Caravan World", "Go Camping" and "Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures" to give away to good home. Probably about 25 or so diff copies. Reasonably good condition. Perth hills l...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, We left Nagambie today and went over to Aysons Reserve a few here called in at Greens Lake there was one only RV there will stay a while as i am not in a hurry to move. Mr Red.

Jonathan · Jonathan

Well .. my time in the north is drawing to a close .. too soon I know! (but going to enjoy the arrival of my 1st Grandchild in Tweed Heads) .. Departing Bivouac Junction this coming Sunday .. going to "overnight" at Theresa Creek Dam (near Clermont) before meeting up with friends at Emerald o...

moamajohn · moamajohn

I confess that my topic may be a tad overstated.Weird,strange or at least different is how to describe the ridge.We were surprised as to the amount of activity as soon as you arrive.A very busy town indeed and larger than we thought .Quite clearly the tourists dollars are its major income without dou...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Was looking at a Nissan patrol 2007 and says braked 2500. Does anyone know if any later models can do 3500 braked?

RosieW · RosieW

We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...

moamajohn · moamajohn

As the topic says..... I had a problem this trip on the back roads we have been on the past fortnight .The only vehicles coming towards have been other vanners or road trains.The latter have finally given my side mirror a bit of folding in grief so to speak . Well I went to the hardware shop and got a S/Stee...

navynurse · navynurse

Giday all I saw in the local paper this week that council has approved a camp in Kershaw Gardens via High St. It will be for self contained vehicles only so no toilets or showers will be built. The site has to be developed (leveled) yet but should be open soon. The shops are 200 m away takeaway woolies cole...

philchez · philchez

Hi all would very much appreciate feedback or experiences in capabilities of a 2004 Nissan Patrol 4.2 diesel as tow vehicle. Our van is 2500kg. Thank you.

bill12 · bill12

One of my personal heros, Sir Les Pterson, Has had his portorate win the packing room prize at the Archibald comp for portorates(can't spell it). He is the Australian representative to the court of St. James, also associated with Dame Edna Everage.

sarg · sarg

The time has come and I am readywell as ready as I can be. I have done a hell of a lot of work on the van as well as installing heaps of gadgets and do dads. Still some more that I want/need, but they can wait. I head off on Monday 14th July .I just gotta get out of here. Its too bloody cold. I am heading to Mt Isa a...

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

I always thought it was a major problem to change the GVM of a vehicle but it appears that if you have a MH and want to get it down graded to a lesser licence to drive there is provisions in the codes to do it... I Have checked with the engineer I usually use to certify the buses I convert as Motorhomes and he sai...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thetford water pump (Preview) Does anyone know how to access the water pump on a thetford 402 toilet, our has stopped working. I have checked the fuse but I can not find access to the pump itself.	Poppy sore eye	7	927	04:08 PM Jul 13, 2014 by mr glassies
	Jayco Starcraft (Preview) Hi all We are looking a buying a van for our lap and have been looking at second hand. Today however we went to our Jayco dealer to look at a van that had been traded in (I know.. silly thing to do) and saw the Starcraft 16ft which is not too far out of our price range. Have any members had any experience or know...	Millar family	4	1654	03:23 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Millar family
	it has finally happened I met some Forum members (Preview) Having been a member for a number of years and travelled in each state and territory with Grey Nomad stickers on my car and van and never meeting another Forum member I started to wonder if there were really any out there, well yesterday at Mataranka it really did happen not only did I meet TWO forum memb...	aussietraveller	4	716	12:44 PM Jul 13, 2014 by justcruisin01
	Back into NSW (Preview) http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/from-molesworth-to-nsw-border/	Oma	3	593	08:16 AM Jul 13, 2014 by Glenelg
	camps australa wide on android ? (Preview) Hi Everyone I'm hoping that someone maybe able to make comment on camps app on android tablet. If you have it installed does it work ok and is it as good as having the book? I am looking forward to your response and thank you in advance. Regards Ashley	first timer	11	794	08:04 AM Jul 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Caravan Gas Explosion (Preview) Whilst having a quiet dinner last night there was a massive explosion in the Caravan park, along with many others I took off outside to see what had happened and discovered that a lady was being looked after by others from the park and an ambulance had been called so I left. Today I discovered what happe...	aussietraveller	17	2286	07:55 AM Jul 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Can you load a boat onto the roof of a campervan? (Preview) Hi all. Just doing some homework, and what better place to do it but here. Can any of you tell me if it is possible to have a roof top boat loader on a camper van type of vehicle like a long wheel base Sprint? If it can, is it easy to use, and could you direct me to some images or videos please. thank you in advanc...	Nathalie	12	1286	10:29 PM Jul 12, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Our Journey ends . (Preview) Hello our round trip From Echuca to Charleville ,St George,to Echuca.Via Lightning Ridge etc was wonderful .Albeit cut short due to our needs as G/parents and being reqd in melb for caretaking duties for a sickie, but thats what we do isn,t it .! We did 800 kays today from the Ridge to a tiny town cal...	moamajohn	7	857	05:58 PM Jul 12, 2014 by Plendo
	Free Caravan Magazines (Preview) Selection of "Caravan and Motorhome", "RM Williams' Outback", "Caravan World", "Go Camping" and "Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures" to give away to good home. Probably about 25 or so diff copies. Reasonably good condition. Perth hills l...	zigzagps	3	958	09:51 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Left Nagambie Today (Preview) Hi, We left Nagambie today and went over to Aysons Reserve a few here called in at Greens Lake there was one only RV there will stay a while as i am not in a hurry to move. Mr Red.	Mr Red	1	424	09:10 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Dougwe
	Heading South again .. (Preview) Well .. my time in the north is drawing to a close .. too soon I know! (but going to enjoy the arrival of my 1st Grandchild in Tweed Heads) .. Departing Bivouac Junction this coming Sunday .. going to "overnight" at Theresa Creek Dam (near Clermont) before meeting up with friends at Emerald o...	Jonathan	9	747	06:15 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Jonathan
	Lovely Lightning Ridge (Preview) I confess that my topic may be a tad overstated.Weird,strange or at least different is how to describe the ridge.We were surprised as to the amount of activity as soon as you arrive.A very busy town indeed and larger than we thought .Quite clearly the tourists dollars are its major income without dou...	moamajohn	9	929	08:37 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Wombat 280
	nissan patrol (Preview) Hi Was looking at a Nissan patrol 2007 and says braked 2500. Does anyone know if any later models can do 3500 braked?	the rocket	2	587	08:23 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Hallmark1
	Fantastic service on the Sunshine Coast (Preview) We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...	RosieW	2	472	05:43 PM Jul 11, 2014 by miroku12g
	Drivers side mirror fixed (Preview) As the topic says..... I had a problem this trip on the back roads we have been on the past fortnight .The only vehicles coming towards have been other vanners or road trains.The latter have finally given my side mirror a bit of folding in grief so to speak . Well I went to the hardware shop and got a S/Stee...	moamajohn	3	485	01:46 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Bryan
	New freecamp planed in Rockhampton (Preview) Giday all I saw in the local paper this week that council has approved a camp in Kershaw Gardens via High St. It will be for self contained vehicles only so no toilets or showers will be built. The site has to be developed (leveled) yet but should be open soon. The shops are 200 m away takeaway woolies cole...	navynurse	1	545	01:01 PM Jul 11, 2014 by JayDee
	Nissan Patrol (Preview) Hi all would very much appreciate feedback or experiences in capabilities of a 2004 Nissan Patrol 4.2 diesel as tow vehicle. Our van is 2500kg. Thank you.	philchez	9	893	11:00 AM Jul 11, 2014 by kandagal
	Sir Les Paterson wins packing room Archibald prize! (Preview) One of my personal heros, Sir Les Pterson, Has had his portorate win the packing room prize at the Archibald comp for portorates(can't spell it). He is the Australian representative to the court of St. James, also associated with Dame Edna Everage.	bill12	6	712	10:04 AM Jul 11, 2014 by lizard
	IT"S ABOUT TIME (Preview) The time has come and I am readywell as ready as I can be. I have done a hell of a lot of work on the van as well as installing heaps of gadgets and do dads. Still some more that I want/need, but they can wait. I head off on Monday 14th July .I just gotta get out of here. Its too bloody cold. I am heading to Mt Isa a...	sarg	15	1485	09:45 AM Jul 11, 2014 by delapan
	Changing the GVM of a Motorhome... (Preview) I always thought it was a major problem to change the GVM of a vehicle but it appears that if you have a MH and want to get it down graded to a lesser licence to drive there is provisions in the codes to do it... I Have checked with the engineer I usually use to certify the buses I convert as Motorhomes and he sai...	oldbobsbus	4	4751	09:39 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Jaahn
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