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Hi Folks just paid the van insurance with RACV, $664.64. Was wondering how that compared with other states???? -- Edited by Magnarc on Wednesday 4th of November 2020 01:14:30 PM

Have any of my fellow Grey Nomads bought and used this air/ con fan. I am only researching prior to making any decision. But one can live in hope that it could / may / should / would be the answer to a/c in a van in the summer. Have a good day JAY&Dee. https://tech-lifestyle.org/blaux/AU/x-90/?ci=1...

Howdy all, our delightful E2400 unit seems to have an electronic failure. Gas, Exhaust/Inlet piping all OK and clear of spider webs etc, main fuse in line with power supply cable is OK, and Oh Yes the outside cap is off, no problems with just recycling air, but as soon as the dial is rotated to any of the he...

Just managed to get the pop top up (with a strong mans help) and found that the mattress has to be folded over (has a fold point for this purpose), so that the bed can be lifted up to get access to the storage space (100mm deep but better than nothing) below. Innovative perhaps, but certainly not user frien...

I am looking to have fitted to my van a " Safety Dave Camera connected to a Safety Dave Mirror in my tow vehicle. Has anyone had experience with this brand and if so can you recommend the brand? Also of other nomads have had good experience with other aftermarket brands can you please let me know

Ive got a Kings aerial standard with a Knaus moho, has anybody upgraded as the reception seems to be pretty limited.

We've just bought another van and the person selling it mentioned they had electrical problems which caused the house battery to cook. An autoelec subsequently installed a smart charger, low voltage cutout device, new battery and the other device in the picture. I have removed the cable from the "...

Hello everybody. I would love to hear peoples thoughts on crossing the Nullarbor in Summer ( December). Its the only chance we have to do it in the next few years. Ive read up on it and am aware of precautions eg always having plenty of water and fuel, not driving at night etc. we have a Mitsubishi and will b...

Recently I read a post by,I think,Jonathan (Whenarewethere) where a Birko Food and Drink heater was listed as using little energy, and was recommended.Because this man seems to talk a lot of sense,I did a bit of research,and eventually ordered one. Maaate! What an amazing bit of gear,low price,low...

Corrected to put in Just Joking section - Bugger! I knew I had put it somewhere. -- Edited by Possum3 on Thursday 5th of November 2020 11:37:00 AM

I have to admit I have been very ignorant of my service book after being blasted by my local mechanic over not reading and taking your own responsibility for servicing. I have owned my vehicle for over 3 years with 110000 km now and have the engine oil and filter done every 10000 km even though the service...

Am concerned with all the problems I am reading about with pollution control on diesel motors. Do not want to go to the size of the Nissan Patrol. Any suggestions

Always trust your Mates.............

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Hi GreyNomaders, Just wondering how many of you might carry a Sat Phone for the Just in Case (In Case) situation. I have a PEB with GPS but that's more for the Adventure Riding aka (Big Trail Bike), I'd appreciate any thoughts are they worth it?

My van has the wiring for all 4 jacks joined together somewhere in the walls (lovely !). This means that they all work together or not. This is insane thinking. Its very unlikely that any camping location its going to have a perfectly even surface. Once off the vehicle tray, one needs to adjust each leg...

Guys looking for some advice on whether a set of handheld UHF radios would be sufficient to communicate with truckies that are approaching from behind as well as using them to communicate with each other when positioning the van. I am not keen to add any external aerials as I don't have a bull bar and I wo...

An article written in the Grey Nomads web page suggested that solar panel mounts should not be just glued to the vehicle roof, but should be glued and screwed. As far as I am concerned, this advice is incorrect, and that a properly glued joint is better than a screwed and perhaps poorly glued joint. I mig...