The Grey Nomads - General

Snippy · Snippy

I'm cranky!Had new awning installed, with full anti-flap kit. 2nd use the retaining brackets on the van wall to holder the rafters in place both fell off with 1st puff of wind. Has just screwed in to the cladding with no support behind it. Can't go back we are miles from there now.Caravan brakes: ...

Johnmj · Johnmj

Looking for weight and length sizes for a jet 700 any help please

Dazza53 · Dazza53

I am thinking about buying a Bailey caravan but a bit worried about the ground clearance. Are they much lower than standard vans and can they be raised successfully ? I am not looking to do heavy off road stuff but want to get away from the crowds

bugsychop · bugsychop

Hi all, we are buying our first van and the dealer wants us to buy the ozone shield protection. Is this product worth the money they are asking, yes its up there, or can we just maintain it ourselves. Any feedback would be most welcome, cheers.

Vaughan · Vaughan

i need to replace my Van TV. Looking at a Kogan 24" Led TV/DVD Combo 12 volt online purchase. $213.64 delivered to W A. Any one had experience or has comments to make on Kogan brand and price. all comments would be appreciated

Jono · Jono

Currently can travel up to 150klms , but would that include caravans and motorhomes ,I know parks are still closed but wondering is free camping off limits too.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Just heard on ABC RN news, the Qld Premiere said we may not open the border until September but they will be reviewing it each month.

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

A while ago I had a link to a web site that gave you all the places where you could fill up your water tanks with drinkable water. It was NOT Wikicamps. Can anybody give me a link to such a web site, other than wiki camps. Thanks

Gypsies · Gypsies

Hi there fellow travellers, has anyone had any issues coming down Mount Ouzley heading towards Wollongong? We have just bought a Regal Comfort Tourer thats 23foot long and have not gone down a long hill yet. My husband is fretting somewhat and have a brake guy coming to check out our redarc system to ma...

rastas · rastas

Hi all It has been a long while since I last posted mainly because the wife and I no longer are caravanning. At present I am considering buying a Toyota Hiace van. I am looking at ex hire vehicle and would like some opinions from fellow nomads as to whether it is a good idea. Regards Rastas

Gypsy at Heart · Gypsy at Heart

Hi everyone This is my very first post. So, be gentle I'd like to ask advice of those of you who've been on the road with, or who've used Isuzu and/or Iveco long wheel base vans in the past. I am going to convert one of these vans into my own camper. What I'd like to know is the pros and cons MECHANICALLY of bo...

Stillgone · Stillgone

Hi Folks, after July when travel is allowed within Queensland I am looking at a spot for fishing access in the Cape. Normally we head off for 3 months per year into the remote NT but it doesn't look like that will be on this year. My question is to folks that have a van and have actually been to Kowanyama or...

Jangar · Jangar

We are planning to escape the Melb winter provided border restrictions are lifted?? We have planned to journey up to Hervey Bay and then to Bargara near Rockhampton. After that we would like to head towards Mackay and then inland to travel back to Vic. Does anybody have any suggestions or recommendat...

Jenken · Jenken

After less than 3 years our kitchen tap is leaking under the sink. Contacted the workshop of the dealer and it was suggested the cheapest option is to replace the mixer tap. The original is Camec 220mm spout. The only alternative appears to be a Coast although that may need extra fittings. Is one brand b...

end-on · end-on

How to send same!

pipes · pipes

Regular readers/writers will no doubt remember my rantings a number of weeks ago regarding my "OSTI" problem. Nutshell. An operation on my lower back. Pain had/has been bad for about 6 years. 2017. An op to stop the pain. First time in hospital. 2 weeks later, and I am without pain. Must get out of the so...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Afternoon all on this yet another iso day. Just a quick question. What do people do to maybe stop water freezing in the hose from the tap to van? I will be spending winter this year in Nth East VIC and it's getting very cold at night and in the mornings now. Just a little different to my normal Townsville sta...

Blueanlou · Blueanlou

Not sure if I am in the right place here but here goes anyway.. Received my insurance renewal notice today and looks like the thieves are try to claw back what they lost in the bushfires and floods etc. Premium now $959.00 up from $833.00 and we also have a lay up clause for 5 months of the year plus they lowe...

Johnmj · Johnmj

Looking for a selling price for a 2008 Roadstar Voyager Sapphire 25ft full off road with awning solar panels shower toilet what price Do they sell for

ERI LI · ERI LI

Atherton Tablelands gets a wintery,drizzly blast from 4 to 8 am then fines up for few hours..so 2 seasons in 1 day..The layered look clothing is needed,to strip off later,The locals are breeding madly- all colors -- Edited by ERI LI on Wednesday 6th of May 2020 04:51:15 PM

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	CARAVAN REPAIRERS, ARE THE ANY THAT KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm cranky!Had new awning installed, with full anti-flap kit. 2nd use the retaining brackets on the van wall to holder the rafters in place both fell off with 1st puff of wind. Has just screwed in to the cladding with no support behind it. Can't go back we are miles from there now.Caravan brakes: ...	Snippy	42	2636	08:53 AM May 26, 2020 by SouthernComfort
	Future systems jet 700 (Preview) Looking for weight and length sizes for a jet 700 any help please	Johnmj	3	1487	07:08 AM May 26, 2020 by dorian
	Ground clearance (Preview) I am thinking about buying a Bailey caravan but a bit worried about the ground clearance. Are they much lower than standard vans and can they be raised successfully ? I am not looking to do heavy off road stuff but want to get away from the crowds	Dazza53	6	2107	10:35 AM May 25, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ozone shield (Preview) Hi all, we are buying our first van and the dealer wants us to buy the ozone shield protection. Is this product worth the money they are asking, yes its up there, or can we just maintain it ourselves. Any feedback would be most welcome, cheers.	bugsychop	11	3834	10:16 PM May 24, 2020 by Gundog
	Kogan TV (Preview) i need to replace my Van TV. Looking at a Kogan 24" Led TV/DVD Combo 12 volt online purchase. $213.64 delivered to W A. Any one had experience or has comments to make on Kogan brand and price. all comments would be appreciated	Vaughan	19	2481	03:15 PM May 24, 2020 by dorian
	Covid-19 Travel restrictions Qld (Preview) Currently can travel up to 150klms , but would that include caravans and motorhomes ,I know parks are still closed but wondering is free camping off limits too.	Jono	17	1663	01:13 PM May 24, 2020 by iana
	Queensland opening as long as September (Preview) Just heard on ABC RN news, the Qld Premiere said we may not open the border until September but they will be reviewing it each month.	Whenarewethere	14	1263	03:42 PM May 23, 2020 by Radar
	Potable drinking water (Preview) A while ago I had a link to a web site that gave you all the places where you could fill up your water tanks with drinkable water. It was NOT Wikicamps. Can anybody give me a link to such a web site, other than wiki camps. Thanks	HandyWalter	4	1164	09:53 PM May 22, 2020 by Ger08
	Using brake system down hills like Mount Ouzley (Preview) Hi there fellow travellers, has anyone had any issues coming down Mount Ouzley heading towards Wollongong? We have just bought a Regal Comfort Tourer thats 23foot long and have not gone down a long hill yet. My husband is fretting somewhat and have a brake guy coming to check out our redarc system to ma...	Gypsies	17	1806	09:50 AM May 22, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Hi ace van (Preview) Hi all It has been a long while since I last posted mainly because the wife and I no longer are caravanning. At present I am considering buying a Toyota Hiace van. I am looking at ex hire vehicle and would like some opinions from fellow nomads as to whether it is a good idea. Regards Rastas	rastas	9	2670	09:02 AM May 22, 2020 by AndyCap100
	Which is better and why? Isuzu Vs Ivevo Vans - Long wheel base, high roof I haven't thought of anything outstanding or catchy to write here yet! (Preview) Hi everyone This is my very first post. So, be gentle I'd like to ask advice of those of you who've been on the road with, or who've used Isuzu and/or Iveco long wheel base vans in the past. I am going to convert one of these vans into my own camper. What I'd like to know is the pros and cons MECHANICALLY of bo...	Gypsy at Heart	29	2666	08:28 AM May 22, 2020 by Jaahn
	Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw Caravan access (Preview) Hi Folks, after July when travel is allowed within Queensland I am looking at a spot for fishing access in the Cape. Normally we head off for 3 months per year into the remote NT but it doesn't look like that will be on this year. My question is to folks that have a van and have actually been to Kowanyama or...	Stillgone	8	1717	10:30 PM May 21, 2020 by wendyv
	Any Suggestions for Caravan Parks between Rockhampton and Mackay (Preview) We are planning to escape the Melb winter provided border restrictions are lifted?? We have planned to journey up to Hervey Bay and then to Bargara near Rockhampton. After that we would like to head towards Mackay and then inland to travel back to Vic. Does anybody have any suggestions or recommendat...	Jangar	11	1669	03:23 PM May 21, 2020 by suengreg
	Leaking kitchen tap. Camec or Coast? (Preview) After less than 3 years our kitchen tap is leaking under the sink. Contacted the workshop of the dealer and it was suggested the cheapest option is to replace the mixer tap. The original is Camec 220mm spout. The only alternative appears to be a Coast although that may need extra fittings. Is one brand b...	Jenken	12	1510	07:56 PM May 19, 2020 by BAZZA44
	PM (Preview) How to send same!	end-on	1	1485	05:27 PM May 19, 2020 by The Travelling Dillberries
	About the ostiopreosis, ,etc. (Preview) Regular readers/writers will no doubt remember my rantings a number of weeks ago regarding my "OSTI" problem. Nutshell. An operation on my lower back. Pain had/has been bad for about 6 years. 2017. An op to stop the pain. First time in hospital. 2 weeks later, and I am without pain. Must get out of the so...	pipes	9	1269	10:47 PM May 18, 2020 by Gypsy at Heart
	WATER FREEZING IN HOSE (Preview) Afternoon all on this yet another iso day. Just a quick question. What do people do to maybe stop water freezing in the hose from the tap to van? I will be spending winter this year in Nth East VIC and it's getting very cold at night and in the mornings now. Just a little different to my normal Townsville sta...	Dougwe	27	2863	08:58 AM May 18, 2020 by DMaxer
	Caravan insurance (Preview) Not sure if I am in the right place here but here goes anyway.. Received my insurance renewal notice today and looks like the thieves are try to claw back what they lost in the bushfires and floods etc. Premium now $959.00 up from $833.00 and we also have a lay up clause for 5 months of the year plus they lowe...	Blueanlou	8	2093	10:21 PM May 17, 2020 by Jenken
	Value caravan please (Preview) Looking for a selling price for a 2008 Roadstar Voyager Sapphire 25ft full off road with awning solar panels shower toilet what price Do they sell for	Johnmj	9	2322	08:51 PM May 17, 2020 by Johnmj
	WINTER BEGINS & WHERE-? (Preview) Atherton Tablelands gets a wintery,drizzly blast from 4 to 8 am then fines up for few hours..so 2 seasons in 1 day..The layered look clothing is needed,to strip off later,The locals are breeding madly- all colors -- Edited by ERI LI on Wednesday 6th of May 2020 04:51:15 PM	ERI LI	12	1410	01:23 PM May 17, 2020 by Dunmowin
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