The Grey Nomads - General

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

So here I am sitting under my awning in a far north NSW caravan park enjoying the ambience and a glass of red. Across the way a young couple have checked into an on-site cabin and have now run a cord out of the cabin to their electric vehicle. I guess it will charge over night and cost the caravan park about 10...

RichardHM · RichardHM

Hi everybodyMy wife and I (and dog) have booked our motorhome on the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne to Devonport on 25 February, now that the restrictions have been lifted. We have to check in at Station Pier by 7 am at the latest, and were wondering if anybody has found somewhere nearby to park over...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Just read the story about 'putting your feet up' in the front section of the forum. Well, if the picture shown of the driver with his feet up on the dash straddling the steering wheel is an example of what we can expect, we should all be very worried. The picture clearly shows the vehicle well over the cent...

JackoFJR · JackoFJR

G'Day We arrive in Tassie 7.30pm - 24th this month December and are traveling to Orford towing a Complete Campsite Exodus 14 can anyone help / suggest a overnight stop somewhere just for a few hours sleep . I have had a look in both Camps 8 and Camps 10 books the stop at Conara looked like it might of been a...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

AdBlue shortage most of it comes from China. Surprise surprise! Pissing in your tank will only give you 2% urea, you need 32%. Luckily I'm petrol.

KevinJ · KevinJ

What is the best map of Australia which can be pinned up on the wall of the caravan which shows a reasonable amount of detail. What do others use?

sea2land · sea2land

Hi all,my first post here and looking forward to contributing to this great forum and particularly looking forward to hitting the road sometime in 2022 ! We're building a campervan based on a Hyundai Imax and looking for insurance on the road.Presently with NRMA who will only offer a low maximum agre...

ozjohn · ozjohn

I have been asked by Roma Caravans to sound out owners of Roma caravans to see if there is enough interest in setting up a Roma owners caravan club. This could be a stand alone club, or may be an owners group within the Australian Caravan Club (Subject to their Rules). That decision would have to be made by...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all any one who has owned a wonderland van I would like some info on how it goes off road the quality of the build. I know that the company had partnership with JB caravans in the past and build a similar range as them.Also the new models that are coming out with fibreglass frames and exterior walls and ro...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

This dropped into my email in box. https://www.caraboat.com.au/ I have seen other combined boat/caravans before but this is the first of this particular one. I remember that there was one made in Australia that is sometimes seen around. Looks good - and there is an Australian agent. Pity it is well o...

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

We have now had our Winnebago Coogee for 3 months and just got back from a 7k trip around Qld. When you purchase a new product of any sort you expect some issues that will crop up, we understand that. A large mass hurtling down the highway at 100kph, you would expect things to move or come loose. Most of thes...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

Does anyone obey the rules set down by caravan parks anymore? We are currently in a caravan park on the NSW south coast. It specifically states that cyclists must wear a helmet and only cycle during daylight hours. It also says to drive slowly on the roads, walking pace only. All day long children and ad...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi can i use a insect bomb in a van cheers snap

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Holden Trailblazer ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Trailblazer, 2019, 30,000km, fully serviced, towing a 2.8T caravan. A very odd thing happened today (10-Dec-2021); I was about 50km into a 200km trip towing my caravan on a long, straight, flat bitumen road in central Victoria. Conditions were d...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

Where do I go for someone to look at my tow bar hitch (obviously not the tow bar itself) and tell me if it's strong enough for a snatch strap recovery or just a tow. I want to know just in case as if I ever get bogged and someone offers tow get me out

Gundog · Gundog

About a year ago I purchased a new drinking quality water hose from a reputable caravan accessory dealer, I have discovered a green slime in the hose, it appears that even though the hose was white it still didn't prevent alge growing in the hose. Originally it connected from the water supply to the fil...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Would just like to confirm. Is it legal to bury the loo contents in State Forest. And what about National park? Obviously at least 30 or 40 meters from lakes and water courses such as creeks.

msg · msg

I not sure, but there seems to be an increase in truck crashes. Bad one today, with two yr old killed and others critically. Several cars and truck involved in major collision on the Calder Freeway in Melbourne near Diggers Rest (9news.com.au) So sad.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I have read the occasional post regarding the installation of a domestic 240V fridge/freezer into a caravan but cannot find detailed information. My caravan has a Thetford 184L three way fridge/freezer which works well but, eventually, it will fail and I note a replacement is around $2400! which s...

Regis · Regis

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Electric Vehicles ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So here I am sitting under my awning in a far north NSW caravan park enjoying the ambience and a glass of red. Across the way a young couple have checked into an on-site cabin and have now run a cord out of the cabin to their electric vehicle. I guess it will charge over night and cost the caravan park about 10...	ConsumerMan	55	2485	11:26 AM Dec 25, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Parking for Spirit of Tasmania (Preview) Hi everybodyMy wife and I (and dog) have booked our motorhome on the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne to Devonport on 25 February, now that the restrictions have been lifted. We have to check in at Station Pier by 7 am at the latest, and were wondering if anybody has found somewhere nearby to park over...	RichardHM	10	1628	10:46 AM Dec 25, 2021 by RichardHM
	Putting Your Feet Up ? (Preview) Just read the story about 'putting your feet up' in the front section of the forum. Well, if the picture shown of the driver with his feet up on the dash straddling the steering wheel is an example of what we can expect, we should all be very worried. The picture clearly shows the vehicle well over the cent...	Long Weekend	1	765	12:37 PM Dec 23, 2021 by deverall11
	Overnight stop in Tassie (Preview) G'Day We arrive in Tassie 7.30pm - 24th this month December and are traveling to Orford towing a Complete Campsite Exodus 14 can anyone help / suggest a overnight stop somewhere just for a few hours sleep . I have had a look in both Camps 8 and Camps 10 books the stop at Conara looked like it might of been a...	JackoFJR	8	940	08:37 AM Dec 23, 2021 by JackoFJR
	AdBlue shortage ( 1 2 ) (Preview) AdBlue shortage most of it comes from China. Surprise surprise! Pissing in your tank will only give you 2% urea, you need 32%. Luckily I'm petrol.	Whenarewethere	39	4076	07:49 AM Dec 23, 2021 by gdayjr
	Map of Australia (Preview) What is the best map of Australia which can be pinned up on the wall of the caravan which shows a reasonable amount of detail. What do others use?	KevinJ	10	1667	08:43 AM Dec 22, 2021 by KevinJ
	Motorhome/campervan insurance in 2021-recommendations ? (Preview) Hi all,my first post here and looking forward to contributing to this great forum and particularly looking forward to hitting the road sometime in 2022 ! We're building a campervan based on a Hyundai Imax and looking for insurance on the road.Presently with NRMA who will only offer a low maximum agre...	sea2land	12	6161	06:57 AM Dec 22, 2021 by SoloMC
	Roma owners (Preview) I have been asked by Roma Caravans to sound out owners of Roma caravans to see if there is enough interest in setting up a Roma owners caravan club. This could be a stand alone club, or may be an owners group within the Australian Caravan Club (Subject to their Rules). That decision would have to be made by...	ozjohn	3	1641	06:36 PM Dec 19, 2021 by montie
	Wonderland caravan (Preview) Hi all any one who has owned a wonderland van I would like some info on how it goes off road the quality of the build. I know that the company had partnership with JB caravans in the past and build a similar range as them.Also the new models that are coming out with fibreglass frames and exterior walls and ro...	travelyounger	2	659	05:20 PM Dec 18, 2021 by Wanda
	Cara Boat - floating caravan (Preview) This dropped into my email in box. https://www.caraboat.com.au/ I have seen other combined boat/caravans before but this is the first of this particular one. I remember that there was one made in Australia that is sometimes seen around. Looks good - and there is an Australian agent. Pity it is well o...	Long Weekend	14	966	09:23 PM Dec 16, 2021 by Rusty W
	Warranty issues with Apollo motorhome (Preview) We have now had our Winnebago Coogee for 3 months and just got back from a 7k trip around Qld. When you purchase a new product of any sort you expect some issues that will crop up, we understand that. A large mass hurtling down the highway at 100kph, you would expect things to move or come loose. Most of thes...	Farmhouse	22	2928	10:36 AM Dec 13, 2021 by Bookleaf
	Caravan Park Rules (Preview) Does anyone obey the rules set down by caravan parks anymore? We are currently in a caravan park on the NSW south coast. It specifically states that cyclists must wear a helmet and only cycle during daylight hours. It also says to drive slowly on the roads, walking pace only. All day long children and ad...	Derek Barnes	12	2575	10:43 AM Dec 12, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	insect (Preview) hi can i use a insect bomb in a van cheers snap	snap1946	16	2529	08:21 PM Dec 11, 2021 by snap1946
	Holden Trailblazer ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (Preview) Holden Trailblazer ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Trailblazer, 2019, 30,000km, fully serviced, towing a 2.8T caravan. A very odd thing happened today (10-Dec-2021); I was about 50km into a 200km trip towing my caravan on a long, straight, flat bitumen road in central Victoria. Conditions were d...	Mike Harding	4	913	12:44 PM Dec 11, 2021 by Moose2
	How to tell if your tow bar hitch is snatch recovery rated (Preview) Where do I go for someone to look at my tow bar hitch (obviously not the tow bar itself) and tell me if it's strong enough for a snatch strap recovery or just a tow. I want to know just in case as if I ever get bogged and someone offers tow get me out	Wannabe nomad	25	1953	09:50 AM Dec 10, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Water hose "heads up" (Preview) About a year ago I purchased a new drinking quality water hose from a reputable caravan accessory dealer, I have discovered a green slime in the hose, it appears that even though the hose was white it still didn't prevent alge growing in the hose. Originally it connected from the water supply to the fil...	Gundog	5	3376	11:11 PM Dec 9, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Bury loo contents ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Would just like to confirm. Is it legal to bury the loo contents in State Forest. And what about National park? Obviously at least 30 or 40 meters from lakes and water courses such as creeks.	oldbloke	51	4938	08:17 PM Dec 8, 2021 by oldbloke
	Truck Crashes ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) I not sure, but there seems to be an increase in truck crashes. Bad one today, with two yr old killed and others critically. Several cars and truck involved in major collision on the Calder Freeway in Melbourne near Diggers Rest (9news.com.au) So sad.	msg	75	3045	06:28 PM Dec 8, 2021 by yobarr
	Caravan fridge/freezers - inverter type (Preview) I have read the occasional post regarding the installation of a domestic 240V fridge/freezer into a caravan but cannot find detailed information. My caravan has a Thetford 184L three way fridge/freezer which works well but, eventually, it will fail and I note a replacement is around $2400! which s...	Mike Harding	19	4461	10:27 PM Dec 7, 2021 by yobarr
	Water filtration in caravan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is it worth it?	Regis	37	4486	12:47 PM Dec 7, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
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