The Grey Nomads - General

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning everyone, Yes It was a Dream that I dreamt up. Twin rollout Solar awnings either side of our van, that pumped out 1200 watts of solar power for long term off grid to power including our AC. What a dream idear, Or am I losing it already. Can the solar tech boys and girls make dreams come to life. Have a...

Donna and David · Donna and David

Been planning our big lap for years, upgrading the van and the tow vehicle, and planning the trip on an excell spreadsheet meticulously so we would get through the top end before the big wet. Planned to spend most of the nights free camping in our ensuite van and read everything we could find on the big la...

PeterX · PeterX

https://the-shed.nz/home/2020/7/8/make-a-camper-trailer

Ger08 · Ger08

We were heading south to Perth from Carnarvon over the weekend and the number of vans heading north was staggering, Ive never seen anything like it. We witnessed one accident involving a jack knifed van and another vehicle, countless numbers of idiots ignoring double white lines and just a general s...

Umpie1 · Umpie1

I am looking to replace the above in my van, however through searching I am unable to find any business in Australia that could supply what I need. A standard single bed doona is too wide as my single bed is 70cm wide. if I can get one my preference would be a wool doona. Any help please?

Bridgybob · Bridgybob

Hi am looking at a 2009 aussiewide paringa caravan but can not find much about them, can any one tell me if they have any faults. cheers

Tones · Tones

If you are travelling west on the Capricorn Highway in Central Queensland and you wish to stop at the freedom camping area in Duaringa, AND if you need an 8.5 kg. Swap and go at the local roadhouse, check the price first; we paid $45.00 and the Truma scan gauge read half full further down the road. Not cast...

Dreamer1 · Dreamer1

Hi all, any advice on overnight accommodation along the Hume Hwy between Syd & Vic? We are moving to Tassie with our two cars & a caravan, so will need easy turn & parking access. We can't stay in the van as it will be full stuff. A nice quiet B&B or motel. Any advice would be great.

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-14/11-hospitalised-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hobart/12452230"Eleven people including nine children have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after an open charcoal grill was used inside a house. Two adults and five children are currently...

New member · Ventura

Hi all, We have just semi retired from full time farming ,have purchased a van to explore this great country of ours,looking forward to sitting around camp fires sharing stories with fellow travellers

bilbo · bilbo

Looking for feedback on engine over heating sensors?? good or bad? cheers Bilbo

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day members, I've just been doing a bit of a dig around in the Search areas regarding hoses & as one member mentioned "Talking about excess weight is like flogging a dead horse (with the appropriate cartoon to go with it)." I used to carry a 10m water hose & the same in the sullage hose but have b...

SYDnTRISH · SYDnTRISH

An anyone tell me if cape Keraudren is very busy. We will be heading there soon. Many thanks Trish

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I have a somewhat unusual problem. I took my Land Cruiser in for a service and they said that one of the tyres on the LC is the spare, and would I want them to put the original tyre back on. I said yes please but got a call a few hours later asking where my wheel brace was, because the wheel nuts were non-standar...

Radar · Radar

New to buying on e bay and would like to purchase a 2kw diesel heater. My main question is how do you pick a supplier out of hundreds? Or can someone tell me who they have had good experience with.

Stillgone · Stillgone

Hi Folks, anyone else going across the NT border as soon as it opens on the 17th. We and a few friends are but I can't find the appropriate form to download to make the crossing quicker and more convenient for authorities. Anyone else know what the drill will be or where to get the forms. Everything up a...

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

https://www.facebook.com/313319550984/posts/10158160663760985/

mariner · mariner

Does anyone have a cure for condensation under mattresses in vans etc?I believe that there is a product on the market in the form of a mat of somekind. Thanks

Psycho · Psycho

ended up with water damage to my 2013 A'van after June storms.Assessor has decided that damage sustained to seals indicate signs of typical wear and tear caused by broken down seals and joints. they have also decided that the damage has occurred over a Period of time(not specified), and not due to sev...

PeterX · PeterX

https://www.thedrive.com/news/34753/the-winnebago-heli-home-was-a-real-flying-rv-that-needs-to-make-a-comeback-in-2020

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	While I was sleeping I had a Dream (Preview) Morning everyone, Yes It was a Dream that I dreamt up. Twin rollout Solar awnings either side of our van, that pumped out 1200 watts of solar power for long term off grid to power including our AC. What a dream idear, Or am I losing it already. Can the solar tech boys and girls make dreams come to life. Have a...	Old and Grey	16	1429	03:35 PM Jul 23, 2020 by Tony Bev
	CANCELLING OUR BIG LAP PLAN (Preview) Been planning our big lap for years, upgrading the van and the tow vehicle, and planning the trip on an excell spreadsheet meticulously so we would get through the top end before the big wet. Planned to spend most of the nights free camping in our ensuite van and read everything we could find on the big la...	Donna and David	25	1632	09:21 AM Jul 22, 2020 by Donna and David
	Shed magazine has a article on making your own camper trailer DIY (Preview) https://the-shed.nz/home/2020/7/8/make-a-camper-trailer	PeterX	3	675	10:50 PM Jul 20, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Heading North - WA (Preview) We were heading south to Perth from Carnarvon over the weekend and the number of vans heading north was staggering, Ive never seen anything like it. We witnessed one accident involving a jack knifed van and another vehicle, countless numbers of idiots ignoring double white lines and just a general s...	Ger08	2	729	02:51 PM Jul 20, 2020 by Dhutime
	Caravan Single Bed Doona/Quilt (Preview) I am looking to replace the above in my van, however through searching I am unable to find any business in Australia that could supply what I need. A standard single bed doona is too wide as my single bed is 70cm wide. if I can get one my preference would be a wool doona. Any help please?	Umpie1	9	2798	11:03 AM Jul 20, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	aussiewide paringa caravans (Preview) Hi am looking at a 2009 aussiewide paringa caravan but can not find much about them, can any one tell me if they have any faults. cheers	Bridgybob	3	1045	10:13 PM Jul 19, 2020 by Possum3
	LPG - how lucky were we! (Preview) If you are travelling west on the Capricorn Highway in Central Queensland and you wish to stop at the freedom camping area in Duaringa, AND if you need an 8.5 kg. Swap and go at the local roadhouse, check the price first; we paid $45.00 and the Truma scan gauge read half full further down the road. Not cast...	Tones	4	949	10:39 AM Jul 19, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hume accom advice. (Preview) Hi all, any advice on overnight accommodation along the Hume Hwy between Syd & Vic? We are moving to Tassie with our two cars & a caravan, so will need easy turn & parking access. We can't stay in the van as it will be full stuff. A nice quiet B&B or motel. Any advice would be great.	Dreamer1	8	675	04:18 PM Jul 18, 2020 by drtooheys
	Another serious carbon monoxide incident. (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-14/11-hospitalised-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hobart/12452230"Eleven people including nine children have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after an open charcoal grill was used inside a house. Two adults and five children are currently...	Peter_n_Margaret	9	1083	02:49 PM Jul 18, 2020 by Mike Harding
	New member (Preview) Hi all, We have just semi retired from full time farming ,have purchased a van to explore this great country of ours,looking forward to sitting around camp fires sharing stories with fellow travellers	Ventura	7	759	02:24 PM Jul 18, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	over heating sensors? (Preview) Looking for feedback on engine over heating sensors?? good or bad? cheers Bilbo	bilbo	10	956	10:59 AM Jul 18, 2020 by hako
	Hoses - how much to carry? (Preview) G'day members, I've just been doing a bit of a dig around in the Search areas regarding hoses & as one member mentioned "Talking about excess weight is like flogging a dead horse (with the appropriate cartoon to go with it)." I used to carry a 10m water hose & the same in the sullage hose but have b...	Warren-Pat_01	9	3425	09:26 PM Jul 17, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Travelling to Cape Keraudren WA (Preview) An anyone tell me if cape Keraudren is very busy. We will be heading there soon. Many thanks Trish	SYDnTRISH	11	1274	04:56 PM Jul 17, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Wheel Nuts Problem ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a somewhat unusual problem. I took my Land Cruiser in for a service and they said that one of the tyres on the LC is the spare, and would I want them to put the original tyre back on. I said yes please but got a call a few hours later asking where my wheel brace was, because the wheel nuts were non-standar...	rexboggs5	30	1865	11:45 PM Jul 16, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Diesel heater, e bay (Preview) New to buying on e bay and would like to purchase a 2kw diesel heater. My main question is how do you pick a supplier out of hundreds? Or can someone tell me who they have had good experience with.	Radar	6	2005	07:15 PM Jul 16, 2020 by Radar
	NT Border crossing paperwork (Preview) Hi Folks, anyone else going across the NT border as soon as it opens on the 17th. We and a few friends are but I can't find the appropriate form to download to make the crossing quicker and more convenient for authorities. Anyone else know what the drill will be or where to get the forms. Everything up a...	Stillgone	3	736	01:26 PM Jul 16, 2020 by Stillgone
	Too common unfortunately ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/313319550984/posts/10158160663760985/	Rob Driver	30	2409	10:25 AM Jul 16, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	condensation under mattresses (Preview) Does anyone have a cure for condensation under mattresses in vans etc?I believe that there is a product on the market in the form of a mat of somekind. Thanks	mariner	13	4788	09:11 PM Jul 15, 2020 by Gary and Barb
	insurance issues (Preview) ended up with water damage to my 2013 A'van after June storms.Assessor has decided that damage sustained to seals indicate signs of typical wear and tear caused by broken down seals and joints. they have also decided that the damage has occurred over a Period of time(not specified), and not due to sev...	Psycho	12	1139	08:38 PM Jul 15, 2020 by Psycho
	A Helecopter RV - actually for sale in the late 70s (Preview) https://www.thedrive.com/news/34753/the-winnebago-heli-home-was-a-real-flying-rv-that-needs-to-make-a-comeback-in-2020	PeterX	6	927	08:11 PM Jul 15, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
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