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I don't suppose I am alone here but for much of my caravanning life I have struggled with hose fittings that leak or pop off, I think I have tried every one known to man, from the cheapest two dollar shop versions to the brass sets that cost two months pension, I have even had a go at the type that you can ree...

I dont know if other people are as misguided as I am, I have just recieved my GIO third party insurance (green slip) I also have six other policies with the GIO, Due to a minor at fault accident in the last 12 months my first in 30 years my green slip has gone up by $231.22 and when I rang to discuss it they told m...

Hello everyone, We possibly dont quite belong to this forum as we are grey but not as yet nomads, but we do have a caravan albiet an old one which we purchased about 9 months ago. It is a Viscount aerolight 1988. We had a few hiccups initially eg cracked chasis and leaking roof (we now know the meaning of bu...

Hi everyone, in preparing the Avan cruiseliner I found that at least one bearing appears to be leaking.(classic spray pattern spreading from hub) To avoid trouble I have contacted Avan to obtain the wheel bearing that they use and for your information the part used is known as: Ford slimline wheel...

This gravity powered light was designed to provide a cheap power source for Third World nations. I assume it could also have camping and caravan applications. Interesting in either case http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7aCvf2MQmM

Just got internet back last night along with power. Our place ok but next street wiped out. Very few injuries thank goodness. The caravan park on the Northern end of town was hit bad. Ian

Hi all......I'm new to the site so please bear with me a moment. My partner and I have a 2008 Jayco Sterling poptop. Unfortunately it has to be parked in the driveway without cover, and taking the brunt of the West Australian sun. We have had it covered during winter, but for the last few months the cover h...

I have dropped my Phone into water again...Shirls (My Better half) Is going to get me a Telstra Seniors Phone...Do any members know much about this contraption.....I'd rather ask experienced people as you than Direct to Telstra. In anticipation Thank you

Grey Nomads are being slung $53.30 for a one night powered sight at the Prom. This is the same charge weather you have one person or eight on the site, surely this is an over the top charge ?

http://hobohome.com/news/?p=491 I found this site while looking around for some information. I thought others might find some interesting reading. Cheers Pete

I saw this US link on another forum, but applicable to Oz as well, some interesting tips on it, see; http://www.vandwellers.org/

How many grey nomads are there? What about blue rinse nomads? Or bald nomads? Or white (like me) nomads? Or Grecian 2000 nomads? Variety is the spice of life, ya know. Grey schmey.

http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/photos/burrum-heads-tornado-damage/18065/#/22

We have a rough day on the coast yesterday and remained indoors most of the day whilst the rain tumbled and the wind howled past. Our poor next door neighbour who has just returned from Bargara last week found his caravan 6 mts from where he had unhooked it....Thank heavens for insurance

After a heap of family drama I am finally on my way again. Currently at Streaky Bay SA on my way west. Should be free camping from here on. Any tips on good camp sites across the Nulabor would be appreciated. Fowlers Bay is already on my list. Anyone else around this way?

Trying to get our heads around solar power and not really understanding the tech speak. I guess we would need something to run t.v. 8 led lights, laptops x2, phones x2, can't think of anything else that might need electricity, so maybe use 4 hours a day? Any thoughts would be very welcome. We would pre...

I hope every one has a safe Australia Day and please keep safe from these floods in q'ld and fires in victoria !!! What are you going to do or what have you done to celebrate Cheers Shirley

Hi all, What is the best way to go to Kyogle from Brissie? What are routes like for towing? Also, has anyone been to Toonumber Dam - what is is like? Thanks All Cheers