The Grey Nomads - General

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Hi. This is my very first post. i am a solo senior female and live in country WA I have read, with much interest, lots of previous posts weighing up caravan v RV. if I were to go for an RV Id like something small enough to be stored in my home garage (so would probably need to be a pop top I imagine), have inside...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Just found this on the Internet: The Grey Nomads TV Show, Episode 1. Starring among others Kerry Armstrong. There are to be six episodes, episode 1 was released last Thursday. Do a 'Google' for the Grey Nomads TV Show, Episode 1 and watch it on your computer. Murray PS: Try this link: https://www.cars...

C3PO · C3PO

Does anyone successfully use a portable air conditioner? We have a small hybrid van (Modcon C3). Looking for something that you can vent out a window and is not an evaporative cooler. The Zero Breeze Mark 2 seems good but has mixed reviews and I'm not even sure if they are available in Australia. Any ide...

Eelsome · Eelsome

Hi trying to get more ground clearance about 50+mm any advice

Smith · Smith

I have a damaged access door , the plastic frame needs to be replaced, I can get a frame from caravans plus , however I need to get the door insert away from the existing frame , needless to say I have no idea how this is done has anyone had the same problem ? , and hopefully the solution. It looks like the inse...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. The Jurgens Sungazer says it seats 2. Just wondering if 4 could squeeze in for a meal if the weather turned sour. Thanks

bgt · bgt

Anyone figured out the new CMCA GeowikiX yet? Or do you think Wikicamps is the best. For the life of me I can't figure out Geowiki x. I've read their FAQ several time but to no avail. Can CMCA's Geowiki be used off line?

Radar · Radar

Hi All. It has been a long time since we had a locked topic. Sad really, I been lacking a bit of interesting reading matter. Will we have a sweepstakes on the next locked topic.

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

i just had my rig put over the weigh bridge whilst away on a road trip. When it came to toe ball mass the operator did not want me to unhitch. Instead he had me raise the jockey wheel so high it was lifting the back of the car quite considerably. Surely this must give a false TBM reading. As a result I am a littl...

Farmhat · Farmhat

The plastic toilet bowl in the van has stained/tarnished over time. Tried all sorts to clean it, including the internet favourite, tooth paste. Nothing has worked to any great degree till I tried one of the sodium percarbonate products, in this case, the Aldi Di San Oxy 32.5%. With a bit of elbow greas...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Just had a great weekend away in my piece of crap (my opinion) Retreat caravan where several other things fell apart. Getting used to this so no big deal but certainly wish I had bought a cheaper brand! The weekend was some what tarnished by the very sore back I developed after the weekend and I suspect t...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi all, A mate has just told me about this little device called MT Tracker BBQ. Sits under the gas bottle via magnets and transmits accurate info on gas levels via an app to your phone.. Go to BOC Gases site for more info and download. App is a separate download. -- Edited by Magnarc on Saturday 7th of March...

msg · msg

Recently got caught in hailstorm. There is only a small amount of visable damage (in fact you have to look really hard to see it.) Mostly on the roof that is three meters high (motorhome) The assessor was intent on saying how expensive it would be to fix it. Have to remove a lot of the interior lining...

mykringo · mykringo

Hi everyone, with the greater awareness nowadays of not exceeding caravan payloads/GTMs I was after some idea of how much load (on average) a couple would need to carry in their vans say for a few months on the road. I know this could be a "how long is a piece of string" question but I would appreciate feed...

Simply_Susan · Simply_Susan

Just asking! Back drop to question..... My Dad worked and lived in the outback of South Australia from the time I was born until I was 16, he came home rarely, but always did with stories of his time in the outback His wish, when he died, was to have his ashes given to the guard on the Ghan and scattered at Old...

Toeknee and Cheza · Toeknee and Cheza

hi all we ae travelling up the west coast not sure if we should stay at smokey or streaky on the way up we dont want to move around more than we have to time restraints cheers

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. My Fiamma turbo fan stopped working so I've cleaned all conections and it was working fine after. But after not starting it again it not working again. I've just found this article but not sure if its the right thing to do. "You need to access the fan from outside on the roof and you will fi...

erad · erad

Following the recent disastrous fires in this area, many roads are closed and will remain so, some for quite a long time. The following is an extract from the NPWS site:The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed:Alpine Way area:Olsens Lookout RoadGeehi Dam RoadGeehi Walls t...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

my Alko stabiliser legs are deep under my caravan on the chassis. Winding them up and down is no problem (no rattle gun required), but getting down and under to pull the red handle to lower/raise the legs to the required angle is quite an exhausting task for this old bloke and his sore back. Currently I s...

new nomads · new nomads

We intending to travel to Cap York this winter. We travelling with Caravan, can anyone help us with information. Were is it best to store the Caravan, Which places to visit and overnight stay ect. Thank you very much.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	My dream rig - advice please. (Preview) Hi. This is my very first post. i am a solo senior female and live in country WA I have read, with much interest, lots of previous posts weighing up caravan v RV. if I were to go for an RV Id like something small enough to be stored in my home garage (so would probably need to be a pop top I imagine), have inside...	Aussiefolk	12	1605	06:56 PM Mar 15, 2020 by Aussiefolk
	The Grey Nomads TV Show (Preview) Just found this on the Internet: The Grey Nomads TV Show, Episode 1. Starring among others Kerry Armstrong. There are to be six episodes, episode 1 was released last Thursday. Do a 'Google' for the Grey Nomads TV Show, Episode 1 and watch it on your computer. Murray PS: Try this link: https://www.cars...	Long Weekend	21	3115	11:22 AM Mar 15, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Portable air conditioner (Preview) Does anyone successfully use a portable air conditioner? We have a small hybrid van (Modcon C3). Looking for something that you can vent out a window and is not an evaporative cooler. The Zero Breeze Mark 2 seems good but has mixed reviews and I'm not even sure if they are available in Australia. Any ide...	C3PO	3	1387	04:53 PM Mar 13, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	AVan Francis (Preview) Hi trying to get more ground clearance about 50+mm any advice	Eelsome	3	1204	07:21 PM Mar 12, 2020 by Eaglemax
	access door replacement Thetford 4 (Preview) I have a damaged access door , the plastic frame needs to be replaced, I can get a frame from caravans plus , however I need to get the door insert away from the existing frame , needless to say I have no idea how this is done has anyone had the same problem ? , and hopefully the solution. It looks like the inse...	Smith	5	1139	11:03 AM Mar 12, 2020 by Smith
	Jurgens Sungazer - room for 4? (Preview) Hi. The Jurgens Sungazer says it seats 2. Just wondering if 4 could squeeze in for a meal if the weather turned sour. Thanks	NoelB	3	1578	09:59 PM Mar 10, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Wikicamps or CMCA's Geowiki x (Preview) Anyone figured out the new CMCA GeowikiX yet? Or do you think Wikicamps is the best. For the life of me I can't figure out Geowiki x. I've read their FAQ several time but to no avail. Can CMCA's Geowiki be used off line?	bgt	13	2287	09:26 AM Mar 10, 2020 by bgt
	Locked Topic (Preview) Hi All. It has been a long time since we had a locked topic. Sad really, I been lacking a bit of interesting reading matter. Will we have a sweepstakes on the next locked topic.	Radar	12	1919	03:19 PM Mar 9, 2020 by Cupie
	Weights ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) i just had my rig put over the weigh bridge whilst away on a road trip. When it came to toe ball mass the operator did not want me to unhitch. Instead he had me raise the jockey wheel so high it was lifting the back of the car quite considerably. Surely this must give a false TBM reading. As a result I am a littl...	ConsumerMan	62	3983	10:20 AM Mar 9, 2020 by Cupie
	Plastic Cleaner (Preview) The plastic toilet bowl in the van has stained/tarnished over time. Tried all sorts to clean it, including the internet favourite, tooth paste. Nothing has worked to any great degree till I tried one of the sodium percarbonate products, in this case, the Aldi Di San Oxy 32.5%. With a bit of elbow greas...	Farmhat	6	1147	09:40 AM Mar 9, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Jockey wheels - is there an easier to use alternative for those of us with sore backs wanting something less physical (Preview) Just had a great weekend away in my piece of crap (my opinion) Retreat caravan where several other things fell apart. Getting used to this so no big deal but certainly wish I had bought a cheaper brand! The weekend was some what tarnished by the very sore back I developed after the weekend and I suspect t...	Pradokakadudavid	15	6471	12:26 PM Mar 8, 2020 by Farmhat
	Out of Gas? (Preview) Hi all, A mate has just told me about this little device called MT Tracker BBQ. Sits under the gas bottle via magnets and transmits accurate info on gas levels via an app to your phone.. Go to BOC Gases site for more info and download. App is a separate download. -- Edited by Magnarc on Saturday 7th of March...	Magnarc	4	2104	11:09 AM Mar 8, 2020 by elliemike
	HAIL DAMAGE (Preview) Recently got caught in hailstorm. There is only a small amount of visable damage (in fact you have to look really hard to see it.) Mostly on the roof that is three meters high (motorhome) The assessor was intent on saying how expensive it would be to fix it. Have to remove a lot of the interior lining...	msg	14	2065	10:51 AM Mar 7, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Average Payload question - ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) Payload GTM overload (Preview) Hi everyone, with the greater awareness nowadays of not exceeding caravan payloads/GTMs I was after some idea of how much load (on average) a couple would need to carry in their vans say for a few months on the road. I know this could be a "how long is a piece of string" question but I would appreciate feed...	mykringo	60	6206	07:41 AM Mar 7, 2020 by montie
	Is it worth it? (Preview) Just asking! Back drop to question..... My Dad worked and lived in the outback of South Australia from the time I was born until I was 16, he came home rarely, but always did with stories of his time in the outback His wish, when he died, was to have his ashes given to the guard on the Ghan and scattered at Old...	Simply_Susan	12	2090	02:30 AM Mar 7, 2020 by Simply_Susan
	streaky or smokey (Preview) hi all we ae travelling up the west coast not sure if we should stay at smokey or streaky on the way up we dont want to move around more than we have to time restraints cheers	Toeknee and Cheza	10	1762	11:42 PM Mar 6, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Fiamma turbo28 fan not working (Preview) Hi all. My Fiamma turbo fan stopped working so I've cleaned all conections and it was working fine after. But after not starting it again it not working again. I've just found this article but not sure if its the right thing to do. "You need to access the fan from outside on the roof and you will fi...	tadau68	0	1055	10:50 AM Mar 5, 2020 by tadau68
	Kosciuszko National Park - Travel Advice (Preview) Following the recent disastrous fires in this area, many roads are closed and will remain so, some for quite a long time. The following is an extract from the NPWS site:The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed:Alpine Way area:Olsens Lookout RoadGeehi Dam RoadGeehi Walls t...	erad	1	827	07:39 PM Mar 4, 2020 by 2trout
	Old Blokes and Stabiliser Legs (Preview) my Alko stabiliser legs are deep under my caravan on the chassis. Winding them up and down is no problem (no rattle gun required), but getting down and under to pull the red handle to lower/raise the legs to the required angle is quite an exhausting task for this old bloke and his sore back. Currently I s...	ConsumerMan	20	3235	06:02 PM Mar 4, 2020 by Delta18
	travel to Cap York (Preview) We intending to travel to Cap York this winter. We travelling with Caravan, can anyone help us with information. Were is it best to store the Caravan, Which places to visit and overnight stay ect. Thank you very much.	new nomads	21	2347	08:19 AM Mar 4, 2020 by new nomads
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