The Grey Nomads - General

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

Is it worth it?

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

Tried to go to the main page for where all the news articles are and got this notice, so many people are obviously using it in a big way. I suppose they were not expecting that to happen.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I just noted a headline on the usual New Highlights that greet us when we come online. It was on Skynews & was a feature by a Green Auditor, Geologist, expert on Earth Sciences (an Ian Plimer). I note he has some contradictory ideas on Global Warming. The News brief stated that "Eion...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

anybody using the lock with their Trail-a-Mate (as a jockey wheel) and find it difficult to screw out the bolt from the JC bracket when removing the JC? The bolt screws in easy enough when attaching the JC but man it is so hard to screw out using a spanner. Crazily if I dont use the locking bolt and just use...

gdayjr · gdayjr

I am flying down in 2 weeks. You do not need a permit now to enter Victoria.

Monita · Monita

Can someone please advise me what the switch near the door is for? Do I leave it on or off? Also, is there a battery charger and if so, where is that located? Thank you.

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I saw this article in the news and thought that it would also apply to caravans: Flexi pipes are a cheap plumbing hardware for your home but could cost you thousands https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-02/the-hardware-that-can-cost-you-thousands/100666628

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	8100	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	1814	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	826	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	1223	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	3693	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	2915	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	3378	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	1167	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	2424	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	4799	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	6176	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	3832	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	5628	10:27 PM Dec 7, 2021 by yobarr
	Water filtration in caravan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is it worth it?	Regis	37	5592	12:47 PM Dec 7, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Bandwidth Limit reached on the Grey Nomads Website (Preview) Tried to go to the main page for where all the news articles are and got this notice, so many people are obviously using it in a big way. I suppose they were not expecting that to happen.	Bicyclecamper	4	1185	11:39 AM Dec 6, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Hydrogen - a future in Australia or a lot of hot air? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello everyone, I just noted a headline on the usual New Highlights that greet us when we come online. It was on Skynews & was a feature by a Green Auditor, Geologist, expert on Earth Sciences (an Ian Plimer). I note he has some contradictory ideas on Global Warming. The News brief stated that "Eion...	Warren-Pat_01	55	2570	11:30 AM Dec 6, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Trail-a-Mate (Preview) anybody using the lock with their Trail-a-Mate (as a jockey wheel) and find it difficult to screw out the bolt from the JC bracket when removing the JC? The bolt screws in easy enough when attaching the JC but man it is so hard to screw out using a spanner. Crazily if I dont use the locking bolt and just use...	ConsumerMan	3	1694	09:46 PM Dec 4, 2021 by ConsumerMan
	From 6pm Thursday 25 November, you no longer need a COVID-19 border entry permit to enter Victoria from anywhere in Aust (Preview) I am flying down in 2 weeks. You do not need a permit now to enter Victoria.	gdayjr	6	1028	05:43 PM Dec 4, 2021 by Mike196
	2010 Nova Revivor. (Preview) Can someone please advise me what the switch near the door is for? Do I leave it on or off? Also, is there a battery charger and if so, where is that located? Thank you.	Monita	4	1141	11:21 AM Dec 4, 2021 by littledick
	Failure of flexi pipes can cause major water damage (Preview) I saw this article in the news and thought that it would also apply to caravans: Flexi pipes are a cheap plumbing hardware for your home but could cost you thousands https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-02/the-hardware-that-can-cost-you-thousands/100666628	Buzz Lightbulb	2	907	05:28 PM Dec 2, 2021 by Craig1
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