The Grey Nomads - General

PeterX · PeterX

Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? Townsville businesses are charged $945 per pedestal annually that is compared with $234 in the town of Eskhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/townsville-motels-queensland-toilet-tax-covid-19-coronavirus/12343030

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Im just setting up my SH Mercedes SWB Sprinter RV (Ive had her three days and cant wait to be out and about ). What is the best storage solution for my water and sullage hoses? It has a shower recess so thinking they could perhaps be carried there but theyd need to be in a bag of some sort to reduce the chance of...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all I know it sounds a bit crazy but I have to head south for 3 weeks and have to stay in a caravan park i know we have to be self contained .Has anyone have any recommendations for parks or reserve's near Rowville cheers

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-16/man-charged-over-boy-caravan-death-nt/12359028

Macca70 · Macca70

Just watched the owner of Cable Beach Caravan Park complaining about the WA borders being closed and how parks will not survive without NSW and VIC tourists. His park was 90% empty but there had been no attempt to tidy the park, dirt piled against gutters, power boxes leaning from vertical, trees not t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, have been thinking to change the curtains. does anyone have draw down blinds that r not builtin to the van. Was wondering how well they work and how effective they are at keeping out the cold. In another van we had we tried a few venetians in kitchen and they looked great and modernised the lo...

Thunda · Thunda

When are they gunna cut us loose? Bloody CCPVID-19, I'm about ta blow a gasket, l wanna go ta Cooper Pedy before them local wombats clean the joint out. Who else is thinkin about goin? I'm flyin up first, just ta have a captin cook, an im lookin for someone that's got a sense of humor (an adventure) to fill...

Wayno1956 · Wayno1956

Hello everyone, Hope youre all keeping fit and well at this time. Im new to caravanning and only done a few short trips away locally. Im planning to head from Geelong to Gold Coast in late July and taking the trip easy. Any suggestions for suggested routes, overnight stop-overs would be greatly app...

The Gnome · The Gnome

Anybody out there in Nomad land see or heard from Road Ranger? Miss his very witty posts. Cheers, Greg

Nevd · Nevd

I just returned home from a 3 day work trip in the country around Biloela/Gayndah/Murgon in Qld. The Nomads have been let loose! A few vans getting around on the Bruce Highway, but on the country highways (mostly heading west) every 5th vehicle had some sort of mobile accommodation attached. More v...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

In two words: bloody brilliant! A few weeks past I fitted a Chinese diesel heater (E-bay - $180) and have been very pleased with its performance when camped by the Murray in NW Vic with nights down to around 5C. However I've now moved to a location near the Grampians in Vic and have an elevation of 250m. Fo...

billy botswana · billy botswana

Anyone use a reverse osmosis unit when collecting water from creeks and rivers? If not What do you use?

KymLou · KymLou

Hi everyone, We purchased 2nd hand a few weeks ago, tried To make speakers work on outside with no luck. We know it's something to do with adjusting the balance But I cannot find that on Menu. Any help appreciated. Thankyou

penny1 · penny1

Hello All. Does anyone have experience / knowledge of Apollo ex rental Toyota 4wd Hilux diesel motorhomes? They have some for sale and look interesting. Thanks in advance.

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Those GNs who worry that they are a bit over weight in the van and are considering a bigger tug might like to consider this old girl for towing their big van Just a big twin cab really ! Jaahn -- Edited by Jaahn on Wednesday 10th of June 2020 07:02:06 PM

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

What bike rack should I fit to the rear of my Sprinter van. It has a bar as well as a step. (My bike is a basic Giant model but I might upgrade to an electric model at some point.) Thanks in advance. PS What does the STICKY in front of some message mean? (Im a newbie ) this

jrk36 · jrk36

I only take delivery of this vehicle this coming Saturday. For it's age it has low mileage of 112,000km. I'm new to Motorhomes, but have owned a caravan a few years ago. Any tips and tricks with this particular type of van I should watch out for? Thanks folks.

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

At the height of this virus thingy, we had a sign on entrance roads into our town which warned that driving thru was allowed but stopping unless you were a local was banned. We have still got these signs, and we have had no covid cases in town. Our demographic, is 70% over 60 years of age So as a combined pos...

bilbo · bilbo

We don't yet have a van....but have been thinking about "security"/being stolen. Is it poss to hide a tracking device "semi permanently"?? I realise that answers will alert a thief on where to look....but maybe PM me?? Do any manufacturers put a GPS in the paint?? (is that doable??)...cheers Bilbo

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I have a small (1.3L) WeberQ Casserole Dish that I can use in my Baby Q. Can I also use it in my gas oven in the caravan? Thanks and Cheers, Rex

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? (Preview) Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? Townsville businesses are charged $945 per pedestal annually that is compared with $234 in the town of Eskhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/townsville-motels-queensland-toilet-tax-covid-19-coronavirus/12343030	PeterX	6	2190	02:12 PM Jun 17, 2020 by PeterX
	Ideal storage of water and sullage hoses. (Preview) Im just setting up my SH Mercedes SWB Sprinter RV (Ive had her three days and cant wait to be out and about ). What is the best storage solution for my water and sullage hoses? It has a shower recess so thinking they could perhaps be carried there but theyd need to be in a bag of some sort to reduce the chance of...	Aussiefolk	10	6080	04:02 PM Jun 16, 2020 by Jamjar
	South east Melbourne caravan parks (Preview) Hi all I know it sounds a bit crazy but I have to head south for 3 weeks and have to stay in a caravan park i know we have to be self contained .Has anyone have any recommendations for parks or reserve's near Rowville cheers	travelyounger	2	1106	03:24 PM Jun 16, 2020 by travelyounger
	This is Unbelievable (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-16/man-charged-over-boy-caravan-death-nt/12359028	Long Weekend	1	2206	02:51 PM Jun 16, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan parks during lockdown (Preview) Just watched the owner of Cable Beach Caravan Park complaining about the WA borders being closed and how parks will not survive without NSW and VIC tourists. His park was 90% empty but there had been no attempt to tidy the park, dirt piled against gutters, power boxes leaning from vertical, trees not t...	Macca70	7	1620	09:33 AM Jun 16, 2020 by Hetho
	Curtains/blinds/venetians (Preview) Hi everyone, have been thinking to change the curtains. does anyone have draw down blinds that r not builtin to the van. Was wondering how well they work and how effective they are at keeping out the cold. In another van we had we tried a few venetians in kitchen and they looked great and modernised the lo...	the rocket	9	1599	08:56 PM Jun 15, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	After the confined to barracks charge. (Preview) When are they gunna cut us loose? Bloody CCPVID-19, I'm about ta blow a gasket, l wanna go ta Cooper Pedy before them local wombats clean the joint out. Who else is thinkin about goin? I'm flyin up first, just ta have a captin cook, an im lookin for someone that's got a sense of humor (an adventure) to fill...	Thunda	9	1625	03:16 PM Jun 15, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Needing suggestions for trip to GC (Preview) Hello everyone, Hope youre all keeping fit and well at this time. Im new to caravanning and only done a few short trips away locally. Im planning to head from Geelong to Gold Coast in late July and taking the trip easy. Any suggestions for suggested routes, overnight stop-overs would be greatly app...	Wayno1956	4	1061	11:39 AM Jun 15, 2020 by StewG
	Road Ranger (Preview) Anybody out there in Nomad land see or heard from Road Ranger? Miss his very witty posts. Cheers, Greg	The Gnome	11	1166	09:18 AM Jun 15, 2020 by Thunda
	It' On!!! (Preview) I just returned home from a 3 day work trip in the country around Biloela/Gayndah/Murgon in Qld. The Nomads have been let loose! A few vans getting around on the Bruce Highway, but on the country highways (mostly heading west) every 5th vehicle had some sort of mobile accommodation attached. More v...	Nevd	4	1760	01:14 PM Jun 14, 2020 by Cupie
	Diesel heater performance (Preview) In two words: bloody brilliant! A few weeks past I fitted a Chinese diesel heater (E-bay - $180) and have been very pleased with its performance when camped by the Murray in NW Vic with nights down to around 5C. However I've now moved to a location near the Grampians in Vic and have an elevation of 250m. Fo...	Mike Harding	12	2992	09:09 AM Jun 14, 2020 by Tony LEE
	reverse osmosis (Preview) Anyone use a reverse osmosis unit when collecting water from creeks and rivers? If not What do you use?	billy botswana	6	1206	08:50 AM Jun 14, 2020 by billy botswana
	Jayco Outback 2013 outside speakers not working (Preview) Hi everyone, We purchased 2nd hand a few weeks ago, tried To make speakers work on outside with no luck. We know it's something to do with adjusting the balance But I cannot find that on Menu. Any help appreciated. Thankyou	KymLou	5	1511	06:57 PM Jun 13, 2020 by Boots1
	apollo ex rentals (Preview) Hello All. Does anyone have experience / knowledge of Apollo ex rental Toyota 4wd Hilux diesel motorhomes? They have some for sale and look interesting. Thanks in advance.	penny1	3	1708	11:41 AM Jun 13, 2020 by the rocket
	Get a bigger twin cab for a tug ! (Preview) Hi Those GNs who worry that they are a bit over weight in the van and are considering a bigger tug might like to consider this old girl for towing their big van Just a big twin cab really ! Jaahn -- Edited by Jaahn on Wednesday 10th of June 2020 07:02:06 PM	Jaahn	18	2679	09:30 PM Jun 12, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Suitable bike rack for Sprinter RV (Preview) What bike rack should I fit to the rear of my Sprinter van. It has a bar as well as a step. (My bike is a basic Giant model but I might upgrade to an electric model at some point.) Thanks in advance. PS What does the STICKY in front of some message mean? (Im a newbie ) this	Aussiefolk	4	1481	08:53 PM Jun 12, 2020 by Aussiefolk
	2006 Fiat Ducato Jayco Conquest 2.8L 5-speed manual (Preview) I only take delivery of this vehicle this coming Saturday. For it's age it has low mileage of 112,000km. I'm new to Motorhomes, but have owned a caravan a few years ago. Any tips and tricks with this particular type of van I should watch out for? Thanks folks.	jrk36	7	2484	09:20 AM Jun 12, 2020 by jrk36
	Covid Free Town (Preview) At the height of this virus thingy, we had a sign on entrance roads into our town which warned that driving thru was allowed but stopping unless you were a local was banned. We have still got these signs, and we have had no covid cases in town. Our demographic, is 70% over 60 years of age So as a combined pos...	Bicyclecamper	12	1110	07:11 PM Jun 11, 2020 by Cupie
	securing a van.. (Preview) We don't yet have a van....but have been thinking about "security"/being stolen. Is it poss to hide a tracking device "semi permanently"?? I realise that answers will alert a thief on where to look....but maybe PM me?? Do any manufacturers put a GPS in the paint?? (is that doable??)...cheers Bilbo	bilbo	28	2693	06:52 PM Jun 11, 2020 by PeterX
	WeberQ Casserole Dish - Can it be used in a gas oven? (Preview) I have a small (1.3L) WeberQ Casserole Dish that I can use in my Baby Q. Can I also use it in my gas oven in the caravan? Thanks and Cheers, Rex	rexboggs5	3	1582	05:09 PM Jun 11, 2020 by rexboggs5
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