The Grey Nomads - General

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi all, I am due to take possession of a new 2020 Izuzu D Max LSM dual cab ute. I am wanting to set it up for my new Option Distinction Van. I would be after the following items.. Towbar, weight dist. hitch, redarc brake controller, 12 pin plug, Anderson plug and if also sell a set of side steps. I am on the Sun...

JackieP · JackieP

ok so I have started planning for the big lap and I found an item on the net about Monto opening a free camp last December but cant find any other info. Has anyone on here either heard of it or seen it and if so what do they have there ie toilet, water, how long can you stop there?

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Recently a friend of mine purchased a 2016 Esperance Motorhome on the Iveco Chassis. It was fully loaded with Bullbar ,Towbar , extra Batteries , extra Solar ,extra Water Tank , Hydraulic Levellers . This was sold as a car licd.meaning under 4.495T . He brought it around to show me . I said to him have you...

iana · iana

Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language. Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their va...

Raffa · Raffa

Am getting a new van and was going to go with the new Dometic Harrier air cond as I cant stand noisy air conds but after reading the negative comments I wont be doing that. Can anyone suggest which domestic split system is the best for a van - I imagine Daikin, Fujitsu or Mitsubishi would be the pick but ope...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi all, WE are decluttering the Castle, so we can finnish the painting. Trying to off load goods to those who want a good read, watch a VCR video. etc. No takers so far. We have tried St Vincent Depaul They took all the DVD's. Back issues of fishing magazines 4 x4 magazines no one will take. Tried the libra...

JayDee · JayDee

A few years ago I noticed a product which I think was call Blue Sky boats. The boat was a sort of a roof top pod. The base of the pod stayed in the roof rack and then unclip the top of the pod /boat to remove the boat. The boat / pod also once locked in place also allowed one to store equipment away from the element...

Jab · Jab

My question is regarding the Toyota coaster layout with the shower over the toilet and no hand basin and having a glass door....is this a problem...how does one have a wash on the morning and how does one use the toilet after I have had a shower(wet feet)...am I missing something here or is the shower/to...

JayDee · JayDee

I have A SIMILAR PAIR OF BOOTS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I could not justify the $500 for RMW. But I bet they are a great product. Hopefully this is a forerunner for other great Australian Companies to return back home. I worked for Arnotts Biscuits .. saw Campbells Soup 0f the USA take over the company, Campbe...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, just interested in your thought ? A good mate & his wife went to the Caravan & Camping show on the Sunshine Coast [Bokarina] last Friday, as they drove through the main entrance a sign indicated that car parking is $5 Credit Card ONLY ! he pulled up to the attendant and told him they both do...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

Before anyone suggest i go to the search, at the top of the page, i already have.Now can anyone give me information good or bad regarding Blue Sky caravans? Would love to hear especially if you own one. regards everyone

tarnell · tarnell

I am just wondering about installing a 12v water pump to get my water up through the tap when free camping, instead of using the hand pump. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

mike g g · mike g g

My daughter is looking at buying a toy hauler style van 3 young boys into bikes as is her husband and she also enjoys the family holidays ,she is looking at a ausstar toy hauler 16ft very well spec. anyone have one or simular and what are your views any comments appreciated .thanks Mike G

whiteman · whiteman

Am thinking about extending a trip into SA via Mildura Vic or Wentworth NSW via the Renmark Road......has anyone had recent experiance of either way since the State Border between NSW & SA has been opened ?? I`ve read elsewhere that certain clearances are required to prove your Covid 19 free exi...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Any good spots to stop along the way

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

if AEB is activated in the tow vehicle, is braking also automatically applied to the caravan brakes in the same proportional manner? Or should I turn off AEB when towing? Thoughts please.

the rocket · the rocket

Hi, have you travelled from kilcoy qld to toogooloowah qld along gregors creek road. We have travelled the longer way but wondered if gregors creek road is suitable for our 25 foot caravan. Thanks for your help. Rocket

nictoria65 · nictoria65

Hi all, we purchased an Avan camper and are not sure what this plug is for? Cheers Jim and Toni. -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:21 PM -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:44 PM

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Dougwe. Hope you havent floated away mate. Looks like you have had a fair bit of water!

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi all, It seems to me that many caravaners are ill equiped to handle a left rear tyre blowout on their tow rig. On the past to trips we have come to the rescue of caravaners who have blowen the inside left tyre from under inflation / road shoulder ripping out the sidewall of the said tyre. On pulling up on th...

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	Recomendations for a good Hayman Reece Stockist {Brisbane North & Sunshine Coast} (Preview) Hi all, I am due to take possession of a new 2020 Izuzu D Max LSM dual cab ute. I am wanting to set it up for my new Option Distinction Van. I would be after the following items.. Towbar, weight dist. hitch, redarc brake controller, 12 pin plug, Anderson plug and if also sell a set of side steps. I am on the Sun...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	4	1176	09:41 AM Oct 26, 2020 by Nevd
	anyone know about a free camp in Monto (Preview) ok so I have started planning for the big lap and I found an item on the net about Monto opening a free camp last December but cant find any other info. Has anyone on here either heard of it or seen it and if so what do they have there ie toilet, water, how long can you stop there?	JackieP	7	1001	10:27 PM Oct 25, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Motorhome Buyers and Caravan Buyers Beware (Preview) Recently a friend of mine purchased a 2016 Esperance Motorhome on the Iveco Chassis. It was fully loaded with Bullbar ,Towbar , extra Batteries , extra Solar ,extra Water Tank , Hydraulic Levellers . This was sold as a car licd.meaning under 4.495T . He brought it around to show me . I said to him have you...	goldcoaster	15	2283	07:42 AM Oct 25, 2020 by goldcoaster
	Body Language at Caravan Parks. (Preview) Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language. Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their va...	iana	16	1950	10:06 PM Oct 24, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Dometic Harrier (Preview) Am getting a new van and was going to go with the new Dometic Harrier air cond as I cant stand noisy air conds but after reading the negative comments I wont be doing that. Can anyone suggest which domestic split system is the best for a van - I imagine Daikin, Fujitsu or Mitsubishi would be the pick but ope...	Raffa	5	1568	07:57 PM Oct 23, 2020 by TheHeaths
	Freebies for the taking (Preview) Hi all, WE are decluttering the Castle, so we can finnish the painting. Trying to off load goods to those who want a good read, watch a VCR video. etc. No takers so far. We have tried St Vincent Depaul They took all the DVD's. Back issues of fishing magazines 4 x4 magazines no one will take. Tried the libra...	Old and Grey	25	1471	06:44 PM Oct 23, 2020 by the rocket
	Blue sky small roof top boat. (Preview) A few years ago I noticed a product which I think was call Blue Sky boats. The boat was a sort of a roof top pod. The base of the pod stayed in the roof rack and then unclip the top of the pod /boat to remove the boat. The boat / pod also once locked in place also allowed one to store equipment away from the element...	JayDee	7	1084	05:45 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Possum3
	Toyota coaster (Preview) My question is regarding the Toyota coaster layout with the shower over the toilet and no hand basin and having a glass door....is this a problem...how does one have a wash on the morning and how does one use the toilet after I have had a shower(wet feet)...am I missing something here or is the shower/to...	Jab	6	1867	05:41 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Good to see that RM Williams Brand is now back where it belongs (Preview) I have A SIMILAR PAIR OF BOOTS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I could not justify the $500 for RMW. But I bet they are a great product. Hopefully this is a forerunner for other great Australian Companies to return back home. I worked for Arnotts Biscuits .. saw Campbells Soup 0f the USA take over the company, Campbe...	JayDee	13	1182	02:49 PM Oct 23, 2020 by The Belmont Bear
	Legal Tender (Preview) Hi all, just interested in your thought ? A good mate & his wife went to the Caravan & Camping show on the Sunshine Coast [Bokarina] last Friday, as they drove through the main entrance a sign indicated that car parking is $5 Credit Card ONLY ! he pulled up to the attendant and told him they both do...	miroku12g	22	1763	02:12 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Craig1
	Blue Sky caravans (Preview) Before anyone suggest i go to the search, at the top of the page, i already have.Now can anyone give me information good or bad regarding Blue Sky caravans? Would love to hear especially if you own one. regards everyone	Juggenaut	2	1227	03:09 PM Oct 22, 2020 by Juggenaut
	water pump Pumps water pump 12v water pump free camping water taps water (Preview) I am just wondering about installing a 12v water pump to get my water up through the tap when free camping, instead of using the hand pump. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.	tarnell	5	2599	07:41 AM Oct 22, 2020 by Mike Harding
	New van daughters buying . (Preview) My daughter is looking at buying a toy hauler style van 3 young boys into bikes as is her husband and she also enjoys the family holidays ,she is looking at a ausstar toy hauler 16ft very well spec. anyone have one or simular and what are your views any comments appreciated .thanks Mike G	mike g g	1	992	10:07 PM Oct 21, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Travel Advice into SA from NSW (Preview) Am thinking about extending a trip into SA via Mildura Vic or Wentworth NSW via the Renmark Road......has anyone had recent experiance of either way since the State Border between NSW & SA has been opened ?? I`ve read elsewhere that certain clearances are required to prove your Covid 19 free exi...	whiteman	3	1259	07:32 PM Oct 21, 2020 by mike g g
	Travelling from Bourke to Wilcannia (Preview) Any good spots to stop along the way	Ronzo	3	1070	04:20 PM Oct 20, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) (Preview) if AEB is activated in the tow vehicle, is braking also automatically applied to the caravan brakes in the same proportional manner? Or should I turn off AEB when towing? Thoughts please.	ConsumerMan	15	2198	03:42 PM Oct 19, 2020 by StewG
	Kilcoy to toogooloowah qld (Preview) Hi, have you travelled from kilcoy qld to toogooloowah qld along gregors creek road. We have travelled the longer way but wondered if gregors creek road is suitable for our 25 foot caravan. Thanks for your help. Rocket	the rocket	4	1068	09:24 AM Oct 19, 2020 by the rocket
	Does anyone know what this is for. (Preview) Hi all, we purchased an Avan camper and are not sure what this plug is for? Cheers Jim and Toni. -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:21 PM -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:44 PM	nictoria65	14	3231	01:58 PM Oct 18, 2020 by Mamil
	Water (Preview) Hi Dougwe. Hope you havent floated away mate. Looks like you have had a fair bit of water!	Magnarc	4	1465	12:58 PM Oct 18, 2020 by dieseltojo
	Have you got enough jacking for a left rear blowout (Preview) Hi all, It seems to me that many caravaners are ill equiped to handle a left rear tyre blowout on their tow rig. On the past to trips we have come to the rescue of caravaners who have blowen the inside left tyre from under inflation / road shoulder ripping out the sidewall of the said tyre. On pulling up on th...	Old and Grey	21	1861	08:31 AM Oct 16, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
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