The Grey Nomads - General

2oldducks · 2oldducks

hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...

RoboLB · RoboLB

We are considering downsizing our home as I 'try' to retire in the next year or two. Moving from a House where the van is parked in the driveway, to a Unit, where we have nowhere to park the van. It kind of leaves us with two options.Sell the Van.Find somewhere to store it not too far away. Street parking wou...

Collo · Collo

We are stopping for a couple of days at Mataranka on our way north later in the year. Not being a very good swimmer, I was wondering how deep are these two springs? Are they safe for poor swimmers? Cheers, Collo.

budget · budget

Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...

Collo · Collo

Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...

keiron · keiron

Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...

Phil and Teresa · Phil and Teresa

Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...

wfdTamar · wfdTamar

Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...

thomas01 · thomas01

Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert

prinex · prinex

Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...

Hare Hilton · Hare Hilton

Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A

Monkee45 · Monkee45

Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...

yogi · yogi

extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country

vince56 · vince56

HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince

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	Igloo fridge freezer - any good? (Preview) hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...	2oldducks	2	1399	04:10 AM Mar 20, 2025 by Rodsvan
	Where to Store a Campervan in Sydney (Preview) We are considering downsizing our home as I 'try' to retire in the next year or two. Moving from a House where the van is parked in the driveway, to a Unit, where we have nowhere to park the van. It kind of leaves us with two options.Sell the Van.Find somewhere to store it not too far away. Street parking wou...	RoboLB	9	1994	02:10 PM Mar 19, 2025 by Possum3
	Mataranka and Bitter Springs (Preview) We are stopping for a couple of days at Mataranka on our way north later in the year. Not being a very good swimmer, I was wondering how deep are these two springs? Are they safe for poor swimmers? Cheers, Collo.	Collo	18	2162	07:15 AM Mar 19, 2025 by shakey55
	Just a touch of sway (Preview) Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...	budget	10	1257	10:49 AM Mar 17, 2025 by budget
	Halls Creek caravan park (Preview) Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...	Collo	22	4513	02:28 AM Mar 16, 2025 by 2oldducks
	MPC tyres question (Preview) Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...	ZacnEllie3	6	1454	12:56 PM Mar 14, 2025 by woolman
	white cliffs to camerons corner (Preview) Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...	keiron	4	1175	02:21 PM Mar 7, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Changing my slide out rollers (Preview) Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers	Phil and Teresa	0	742	09:38 AM Mar 6, 2025 by Phil and Teresa
	Charging lithium battery overnight with draw fridge running… (Preview) In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...	Brianvicki	10	1802	08:17 AM Mar 4, 2025 by TimTim
	Portable washing machine (Preview) Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road	Brianvicki	7	1252	10:06 PM Mar 3, 2025 by StewG
	Garmin RV 895 Sat Nav Garmin RV895 (Preview) Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	0	712	02:15 PM Mar 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
	Reversing Camera - Supply and Install near Parramatta? (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...	RoboLB	1	802	07:40 PM Feb 25, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Ducato mechanic needed 1996 2.5 litre tdi Melbourne (Preview) Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...	wfdTamar	8	1273	03:44 PM Feb 25, 2025 by Marked Man
	Ceduna Quarantine Station (Preview) Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert	thomas01	20	2297	11:56 PM Feb 24, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	First trip report (Preview) Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...	prinex	4	1210	08:59 PM Feb 24, 2025 by Radar
	Road Query (Preview) Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland	Hare Hilton	3	916	10:43 AM Feb 23, 2025 by Possum3
	Driver dies in caravan accident on Burley Griffin Way near Yass ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A	dorian	41	4654	04:25 PM Feb 19, 2025 by DMaxer
	Q: Need Reliable Motorhome servicing in WA (Preview) Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...	Monkee45	1	855	12:51 PM Feb 18, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	looting. (Preview) extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country	yogi	5	1617	07:00 PM Feb 16, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Tyre pressures (Preview) HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince	vince56	1	976	06:04 PM Feb 14, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
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