The Grey Nomads - General

Radar · Radar

Found this in a Bunning car park. would solve a small towing problem I have, no wdh bars needed. Plenty of fuel and water storage.

chappy · chappy

We are leaving Cairns on Monday heading south. I welcome any info on how busy parks are. Townsville for a few days, Bowen and then to Collinsville. Nebo next stop and then on to Gladstone. I am loathe to book in advance with so many variables happening! Happy to free camp too. Thanks!

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

18 months ago I bought our caravan without going to look at it. The price was ok at the time, and looked good in the pictures. The van was about 300ks away and I felt I had to make a decision straight away. My wife said thats the layout I want and all the mod cons. 21f Adria 612DP. So I bought it over the phone. Di...

Cuppa · Cuppa

"Don't go there", "Just get your fuel & go" "It's not safe" "Barbed wire around the CP" "Lock up everything" "Don't leave your van unattended" We've all heard these sort of things - almost inevitably they relate to Aboriginal towns, or towns with high aboriginal populations. Ceduna, Halls...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Out of desire and financial necessity, I am looking for a Motorhome that will enable me to live off grid permanently and avoid caravan parks if possible. At the very least, I am looking to have enough solar panel power generation with 2 or 3 batteries to run my fridge/freezer and lighting etc. withou...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Thinking of buying a secondand motorhome with the Mercedes V6 diesel. I know past service history is very important but would love to hear from any members of this forum who own and drive such a vehicle. How do you find it for reliability, service costs, fuel economy? Many thanks Wayne'o

Collo · Collo

We have a 2007 Jayco Sterling 18 foot pop top so it's 15 years old. We insure for market value which is $18600. The premium is $477 with a $300 excess. It also has $20 000 000 public liability. Is it worth it? I like having public liability, but the tow vehicle already has it, so do I need two lots of cover? Col...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, what brand battery are the popular ones today. 120 - 130 APH. $500 - $600. Have been told Bosch ? Can't afford Lithium. Cheers DR.

Giggleswick · Giggleswick

Have heard that many conflicting reports about Walgett in NSW -eg do not stay there under any circumstances, great place to stay would highly recommend. So, in short, is it a good place to stay for one or two days or just keep driving?

tea spoon · tea spoon

now that fuel has hit the highest ive have ever seen ......my partner and i have composed a list of towns less than 100k from us and places that have shops within walking distance as well......we are in Elizabeth so have got 10 places that we can go to ......however this may have to be looked at if fuel goes...

mgtlat · mgtlat

We have made an offer on a used van subject to it passing a 'Pre Sale Service Check List'. It has been 12 months since it has been in the workshop. Can anyone recommend to me a thorough list of what the service centre should be checking and repairing if required? If you have got a tick and flick form of some so...

Deno1 · Deno1

Down at the Rosehill Caravan and Camping show. Looking at Mercedes or Iveco platform, most of them look fantastic on the outside, however I am not sure if my standards are too high, but the materials on the inside are not quality, hinges are poor, some cupboard doors dont line up and material cheap with...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

With all these natural disasters hitting Australia, here is some advice from emergency services: Flood emergency tools could save lives in emergency https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-09/emergency-car-kit-saves-lives-in-flood-emergency/100874998

Rabbi59 · Rabbi59

Has anyone taken a caravan to wepia? and if so, what was the road like?

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just received the shock of my life - NRMA will not provide roadside assistance if you have driven thru a water puddle. Stuck on the roadside in a small car in Manly NSW and NRMA will not provide assistance!! Bloody good service! RACQ recently brought my car and caravan to Queensland from Jyndabine i...

Wingnut79 · Wingnut79

My 10year old awning is breaking up. Im looking for a recommendation for an awning repairer in The Sutherland Shire area.

Robbo Retires · Robbo Retires

Hello all Im new to posts on this forum. Covid delayed our trip plans as it did those of many. We picked up our Evernew Rugged Terrain last year. Weve only done short trips within Victoria thus far. We want to head north in May on an inland route to Cairns and surrounds. Ive been using google maps to track a...

JACNJILL · JACNJILL

There were earlier makers and their plastic discs were approved by the CMCA. The current ones on the market are OK to use- but the drawback is the the length of the boss (the centre piece with the hole) It protrudes too far which makes it difficult to pick up 3 or 4 discs in one hand at the end of each head. Bad...

Cuppa · Cuppa

Praise where praise is due! I posted the following on the Tyredog Facebook page & thought I'd share it here too. REVIEW OF TYREDOG PRODUCT & AFTERSALES SERVICE - March 2022. - A Story. What follows has not been solicited by the Tyredog Company. I am writing it simply because I have been so i...

phil b · phil b

Hi everyone I am hoping I can get some information from any one out there that may have or has looked at the snowy river caravans As we are thinking about buying this brand and would like to get your thoughts on the pros and cons off this type of van regards Phil b

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	my next tow vehicle. (Preview) Found this in a Bunning car park. would solve a small towing problem I have, no wdh bars needed. Plenty of fuel and water storage.	Radar	15	1948	11:16 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Onedodger
	Heading South (Preview) We are leaving Cairns on Monday heading south. I welcome any info on how busy parks are. Townsville for a few days, Bowen and then to Collinsville. Nebo next stop and then on to Gladstone. I am loathe to book in advance with so many variables happening! Happy to free camp too. Thanks!	chappy	12	2101	10:48 PM Mar 31, 2022 by chappy
	Buying sight unseen. Be carefull. (Preview) 18 months ago I bought our caravan without going to look at it. The price was ok at the time, and looked good in the pictures. The van was about 300ks away and I felt I had to make a decision straight away. My wife said thats the layout I want and all the mod cons. 21f Adria 612DP. So I bought it over the phone. Di...	Bulldozer	16	1344	02:54 PM Mar 30, 2022 by Bulldozer
	Avoid that town ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) "Don't go there", "Just get your fuel & go" "It's not safe" "Barbed wire around the CP" "Lock up everything" "Don't leave your van unattended" We've all heard these sort of things - almost inevitably they relate to Aboriginal towns, or towns with high aboriginal populations. Ceduna, Halls...	Cuppa	51	4336	11:14 AM Mar 29, 2022 by Aussie1
	Motorhome independence - living off grid ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Out of desire and financial necessity, I am looking for a Motorhome that will enable me to live off grid permanently and avoid caravan parks if possible. At the very least, I am looking to have enough solar panel power generation with 2 or 3 batteries to run my fridge/freezer and lighting etc. withou...	Wayne o	38	4433	05:31 PM Mar 27, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Motorhome powered by Mercedes V6 t/diesel (Preview) Thinking of buying a secondand motorhome with the Mercedes V6 diesel. I know past service history is very important but would love to hear from any members of this forum who own and drive such a vehicle. How do you find it for reliability, service costs, fuel economy? Many thanks Wayne'o	Wayne o	0	501	08:26 PM Mar 26, 2022 by Wayne o
	Insuring older vans (Preview) We have a 2007 Jayco Sterling 18 foot pop top so it's 15 years old. We insure for market value which is $18600. The premium is $477 with a $300 excess. It also has $20 000 000 public liability. Is it worth it? I like having public liability, but the tow vehicle already has it, so do I need two lots of cover? Col...	Collo	10	1344	08:07 PM Mar 25, 2022 by Hylife
	Need new Battery for the Van. (Preview) Hi all, what brand battery are the popular ones today. 120 - 130 APH. $500 - $600. Have been told Bosch ? Can't afford Lithium. Cheers DR.	DUSTYRHODES	14	4444	08:03 PM Mar 25, 2022 by Hylife
	Walgett NSW - yes, no - no, yes (Preview) Have heard that many conflicting reports about Walgett in NSW -eg do not stay there under any circumstances, great place to stay would highly recommend. So, in short, is it a good place to stay for one or two days or just keep driving?	Giggleswick	9	2343	05:50 AM Mar 25, 2022 by 86GTS
	places less than 100k to go to ( 1 2 ) (Preview) now that fuel has hit the highest ive have ever seen ......my partner and i have composed a list of towns less than 100k from us and places that have shops within walking distance as well......we are in Elizabeth so have got 10 places that we can go to ......however this may have to be looked at if fuel goes...	tea spoon	31	2101	07:01 PM Mar 24, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Pre Sale Service Check List (Preview) We have made an offer on a used van subject to it passing a 'Pre Sale Service Check List'. It has been 12 months since it has been in the workshop. Can anyone recommend to me a thorough list of what the service centre should be checking and repairing if required? If you have got a tick and flick form of some so...	mgtlat	8	1038	08:27 PM Mar 22, 2022 by Bobdown
	Motorhomes (Preview) Down at the Rosehill Caravan and Camping show. Looking at Mercedes or Iveco platform, most of them look fantastic on the outside, however I am not sure if my standards are too high, but the materials on the inside are not quality, hinges are poor, some cupboard doors dont line up and material cheap with...	Deno1	25	7349	02:29 PM Mar 22, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Emergency services advises three things to carry in a car (Preview) With all these natural disasters hitting Australia, here is some advice from emergency services: Flood emergency tools could save lives in emergency https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-09/emergency-car-kit-saves-lives-in-flood-emergency/100874998	Buzz Lightbulb	8	1589	03:47 PM Mar 19, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Peninsula Development Road (Preview) Has anyone taken a caravan to wepia? and if so, what was the road like?	Rabbi59	3	936	04:32 PM Mar 18, 2022 by malken
	Towing to mechanic after water on road (Preview) Just received the shock of my life - NRMA will not provide roadside assistance if you have driven thru a water puddle. Stuck on the roadside in a small car in Manly NSW and NRMA will not provide assistance!! Bloody good service! RACQ recently brought my car and caravan to Queensland from Jyndabine i...	Brodie Allen	15	2132	09:22 PM Mar 16, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	New awning needed (Preview) My 10year old awning is breaking up. Im looking for a recommendation for an awning repairer in The Sutherland Shire area.	Wingnut79	1	684	07:32 PM Mar 16, 2022 by 86GTS
	Melbourne to Cairns Route Trip planning recommendations things to see (Preview) Hello all Im new to posts on this forum. Covid delayed our trip plans as it did those of many. We picked up our Evernew Rugged Terrain last year. Weve only done short trips within Victoria thus far. We want to head north in May on an inland route to Cairns and surrounds. Ive been using google maps to track a...	Robbo Retires	5	1161	01:30 PM Mar 16, 2022 by Jaybird
	Disc Bowls. It looks like the only current makers are Disc bowls International. (Preview) There were earlier makers and their plastic discs were approved by the CMCA. The current ones on the market are OK to use- but the drawback is the the length of the boss (the centre piece with the hole) It protrudes too far which makes it difficult to pick up 3 or 4 discs in one hand at the end of each head. Bad...	JACNJILL	0	591	06:34 PM Mar 14, 2022 by JACNJILL
	Tyredog TPMS - Excellent Service (Preview) Praise where praise is due! I posted the following on the Tyredog Facebook page & thought I'd share it here too. REVIEW OF TYREDOG PRODUCT & AFTERSALES SERVICE - March 2022. - A Story. What follows has not been solicited by the Tyredog Company. I am writing it simply because I have been so i...	Cuppa	1	1533	09:44 AM Mar 10, 2022 by Radar
	snowy river caravans (Preview) Hi everyone I am hoping I can get some information from any one out there that may have or has looked at the snowy river caravans As we are thinking about buying this brand and would like to get your thoughts on the pros and cons off this type of van regards Phil b	phil b	29	19969	01:38 PM Mar 8, 2022 by Gary Wilson
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