The Grey Nomads - General

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have a general question about E bikes. Has anyone bought one, and do you use it often? I have had bikes sionce i was a kid, but like a lot of us, as i get older the need for a bike as changed. I no longer use mine to grind out the km in order to burn a few calories and keep fit. I am looking for one to keep in the van.....

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey everyone, I have just hit up South Australia from Perth and was planning on going back to Sydney via Broken Hill (the way i came) however thinking of taking a little bit more time (a couple of weeks) given Sydney's conundrum. Does anyone have advice on taking the great ocean road, ie free camps, road...

Stephenbx · Stephenbx

Hey there Nomads, my partner & I are looking into buying a Pantech truck (US 'box truck') & converting it into a motorhome. We're only in the very initial stages at present & if anyone can offer any advice on purchasing a vehicle, ideas about converting it, or if someone has done a similar c...

ONE PLUS ONE · ONE PLUS ONE

Hi all. Thinking of doing a trip out through Longreach, Birdsville up to Boulia and across to Charters etc originating in Mackay. Have heard that numbers out there are through the roof and wondering if anyone can see that they are starting to wane. I was hoping after school holidays and Big Red was over...

Mein · Mein

After extensive monitoring and calculating over thousands of kilometers consisting of multiple trips in various road and weather conditions, with and without aircon on, traveling north and traveling south - pretty much covering all variables I have determined conclusively, that my vehicle us...

Jeliwan · Jeliwan

Looking for advice on a good caravan with ensuite around 18ft and value for money and best vehicle for towing up to 3500kg

quattro · quattro

Hi Everyone Just wanted to ask if anyone knows a person who can do electrical and replace our Tv aerial on our Van. We live in the suburb of Waterford , South of Brisbane? many thanks

rtb1956 · rtb1956

Hi everyone. New to the whole carravaning thing, have been travelling for about 4 weeks. Am thinking of winging it to Daintree, from Townsville. Any suggestions about booking ahead, is everything booked out? Appreciate any feedback.

4robbos · 4robbos

Hi Everyone I am just about to head off to FNQ and also return via inland roads (Longreach, Winton etc) to Hervey Bay. In the past I have done similar trips and just winged it, stopping when I felt like it or going where someone may have recommended during happy hour, with no set bookings. I am becoming ner...

Peter AD · Peter AD

Hi , Avidia 2020 fiat motorhome 2.2 160HP , 9 speed auto. we are getting " ESC unavailable", "hill holder unavailable", " start stop unavailable" then check brake controller and check engine. Rv then goes into limp mode staying in same gear untill it stops!! 2 1200$ tows to 2 different fiat mechani...

kilkenny · kilkenny

kilkenny wrote 1s ago:Hi folks, I'm thinking of installing a satking orbit on my van myself has anybody done the same? What are the pros & cons? I look forward to your opinion / advice Thanks in advance Regards Steve

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A short wake-up regarding PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) and their dangers. Seems much more ominous than the "jab"! PPI's are medications like ACIMAX (Omeprazole) and the like. A huge proportion of older citizens are subject to "heartburn", so these drugs are very commonly prescribed. Have a lo...

MikeJ · MikeJ

Hi I am about to install a diesel heater in my van. Do I connect the 12V through my battery management system (BMPRO) or directly to the Battery (with a fuse)

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have just sold my two petrol chainsaws, and will buy a battery powered one for use on the road. What brands are people using? i am seeing some cheap junk, and small handheld units, like 4 to 6 inch, but i was thinking a full size would be more useful. Decent brands are as dear as petrol powered units.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Whats the best way to get onto the West Gate Bridge from Station Pier ? and i am not walking , taking Caravan , have looked a google maps but they seen to direct me through some narrow looking roads ,on maps I hate driving in Melbourne

Geeco · Geeco

I have watched as the State leaders have made the decisions while the Feds have seemed not to have the legal power or initiative to take the lead in dealing with COVID. A further example is the difference in additude between WA & NT re alcohol sales. In the top end of WA each person is allowed to purcha...

Santa · Santa

For some reason the email advice of a new post to a subscribed thread is no longer working for me the last I received was a fortnight ago. Have checked settings, cant find a solution there, wondering if others have noticed this' It's quite a handy feature, allows you to link straight through to posts of i...

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, We looked at a new Fortitude 22.6Club Trax caravan today at Brisbane RV'S Burpengary. i have not heard of them previously even though the sales person told me they have been around for some time and that the Club Trax is their most popular van. I have trawled the internet tonight but can not find a...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

I have had a an EML file sent to me this morning. It is so I can write in how much Solar watts I am currently making at a fixed time each day for 7 days. As this is a newly replaced under warranty system, but it looks like something has failed again, and I am only getting 5.5 watts instead of 1.7kw under full su...

thecat · thecat

We have a Camper and want to drive from Brisbane to Birdsville. is there any advice. Our van is a Toyota Hiace

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	electric push bikes? (Preview) I have a general question about E bikes. Has anyone bought one, and do you use it often? I have had bikes sionce i was a kid, but like a lot of us, as i get older the need for a bike as changed. I no longer use mine to grind out the km in order to burn a few calories and keep fit. I am looking for one to keep in the van.....	gdayjr	13	3385	09:01 PM Jul 16, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	To great ocean road or to not great ocean road? (advice) (Preview) Hey everyone, I have just hit up South Australia from Perth and was planning on going back to Sydney via Broken Hill (the way i came) however thinking of taking a little bit more time (a couple of weeks) given Sydney's conundrum. Does anyone have advice on taking the great ocean road, ie free camps, road...	Tamsun	26	1838	07:22 PM Jul 16, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Some Advice & Ideas about Converting a Pantech Truck Pantech conversion ideas opinions advice (Preview) Hey there Nomads, my partner & I are looking into buying a Pantech truck (US 'box truck') & converting it into a motorhome. We're only in the very initial stages at present & if anyone can offer any advice on purchasing a vehicle, ideas about converting it, or if someone has done a similar c...	Stephenbx	6	3549	12:34 PM Jul 16, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	HOW BUSY IS IT OUT WEST IN QUEENSLAND? (Preview) Hi all. Thinking of doing a trip out through Longreach, Birdsville up to Boulia and across to Charters etc originating in Mackay. Have heard that numbers out there are through the roof and wondering if anyone can see that they are starting to wane. I was hoping after school holidays and Big Red was over...	ONE PLUS ONE	5	1123	10:42 AM Jul 16, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Cruise Control = Less Fuel (Preview) After extensive monitoring and calculating over thousands of kilometers consisting of multiple trips in various road and weather conditions, with and without aircon on, traveling north and traveling south - pretty much covering all variables I have determined conclusively, that my vehicle us...	Mein	18	1515	10:20 AM Jul 16, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Soon to retire (Preview) Looking for advice on a good caravan with ensuite around 18ft and value for money and best vehicle for towing up to 3500kg	Jeliwan	17	1876	09:18 AM Jul 15, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Sparky and Tv Aerial (Preview) Hi Everyone Just wanted to ask if anyone knows a person who can do electrical and replace our Tv aerial on our Van. We live in the suburb of Waterford , South of Brisbane? many thanks	quattro	8	1079	06:52 PM Jul 14, 2021 by quattro
	daintree (Preview) Hi everyone. New to the whole carravaning thing, have been travelling for about 4 weeks. Am thinking of winging it to Daintree, from Townsville. Any suggestions about booking ahead, is everything booked out? Appreciate any feedback.	rtb1956	3	946	08:46 AM Jul 14, 2021 by rtb1956
	Travel in Far North Queensland - to book or not to book that is the question (Preview) Hi Everyone I am just about to head off to FNQ and also return via inland roads (Longreach, Winton etc) to Hervey Bay. In the past I have done similar trips and just winged it, stopping when I felt like it or going where someone may have recommended during happy hour, with no set bookings. I am becoming ner...	4robbos	7	1581	08:23 AM Jul 14, 2021 by yobarr
	Fiat Avidia motorhome 2020 ESC issues sending us into limp mode HELP please (Preview) Hi , Avidia 2020 fiat motorhome 2.2 160HP , 9 speed auto. we are getting " ESC unavailable", "hill holder unavailable", " start stop unavailable" then check brake controller and check engine. Rv then goes into limp mode staying in same gear untill it stops!! 2 1200$ tows to 2 different fiat mechani...	Peter AD	14	2429	10:42 PM Jul 13, 2021 by montie
	Satking Orbit (Preview) kilkenny wrote 1s ago:Hi folks, I'm thinking of installing a satking orbit on my van myself has anybody done the same? What are the pros & cons? I look forward to your opinion / advice Thanks in advance Regards Steve	kilkenny	7	1968	09:09 PM Jul 13, 2021 by Roachie
	"Indigestion", "Acid tummy", dangers of medication (Preview) A short wake-up regarding PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) and their dangers. Seems much more ominous than the "jab"! PPI's are medications like ACIMAX (Omeprazole) and the like. A huge proportion of older citizens are subject to "heartburn", so these drugs are very commonly prescribed. Have a lo...	Brodie Allen	13	2923	04:45 PM Jul 13, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Diesel Heater 12V connection (Preview) Hi I am about to install a diesel heater in my van. Do I connect the 12V through my battery management system (BMPRO) or directly to the Battery (with a fuse)	MikeJ	6	2076	08:02 AM Jul 13, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Anyone using a battery powered chainsaw? (Preview) I have just sold my two petrol chainsaws, and will buy a battery powered one for use on the road. What brands are people using? i am seeing some cheap junk, and small handheld units, like 4 to 6 inch, but i was thinking a full size would be more useful. Decent brands are as dear as petrol powered units.	gdayjr	24	5413	06:32 PM Jul 12, 2021 by gdayjr
	Station pier (Preview) Whats the best way to get onto the West Gate Bridge from Station Pier ? and i am not walking , taking Caravan , have looked a google maps but they seen to direct me through some narrow looking roads ,on maps I hate driving in Melbourne	Cowboy7307	18	1937	07:14 PM Jul 11, 2021 by Southern Cruizer
	The UNunited states of AU (Preview) I have watched as the State leaders have made the decisions while the Feds have seemed not to have the legal power or initiative to take the lead in dealing with COVID. A further example is the difference in additude between WA & NT re alcohol sales. In the top end of WA each person is allowed to purcha...	Geeco	24	1614	04:55 PM Jul 11, 2021 by Geeco
	Email notification, new posts to subscribed threads???? (Preview) For some reason the email advice of a new post to a subscribed thread is no longer working for me the last I received was a fortnight ago. Have checked settings, cant find a solution there, wondering if others have noticed this' It's quite a handy feature, allows you to link straight through to posts of i...	Santa	7	928	10:48 AM Jul 11, 2021 by Santa
	Fortitude Caravans (Preview) Hi All, We looked at a new Fortitude 22.6Club Trax caravan today at Brisbane RV'S Burpengary. i have not heard of them previously even though the sales person told me they have been around for some time and that the Club Trax is their most popular van. I have trawled the internet tonight but can not find a...	bobkat	11	6356	08:48 AM Jul 11, 2021 by Possum3
	EML File. (Preview) I have had a an EML file sent to me this morning. It is so I can write in how much Solar watts I am currently making at a fixed time each day for 7 days. As this is a newly replaced under warranty system, but it looks like something has failed again, and I am only getting 5.5 watts instead of 1.7kw under full su...	Bicyclecamper	4	640	10:41 AM Jul 8, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Travel Brisbane to Birdsville (Preview) We have a Camper and want to drive from Brisbane to Birdsville. is there any advice. Our van is a Toyota Hiace	thecat	1	599	08:51 PM Jul 7, 2021 by Possum3
«First < 1 … 86 87 88 89 90 … 1264 > Last» \| Page of 1264 sorted by