The Grey Nomads - General

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...

Scenicview · Scenicview

we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

Anyone having problems with this Wiki app ?. It is not opening on my current location, instead it opens on a world map and I have to zoom right in to show service stations nearby. All other apps like WikiCamps and Google maps etc are working fine with location services. Regards Des Edit...... maybe some...

keiron · keiron

Hi, I have just returned from a short trip Sydney - Western Vic - Eastern SA and return, driving my 4.8 litre Patrol (petrol) towing the Jayco Starcraft (2.5 tonne). I experienced a serious feeling of in-adequacy when climbing hills, as some of those "little" turbo uses flashed past dragging their 2....

blaze · blaze

me, the boss and 2 dogs. first night we spent in an old mining town that has all the infrastructure removed but still has curb and gutting and lawns maintained by the wildlife. We were the only campers in the area, just magic. Second night was sorta central tassie with 18 other campers. 80% of them where y...

Ger08 · Ger08

Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

The ubiquitous E-bay diesel heaters: how long does a 10L tank of diesel last in a Victorian winter? (In Rutherglen, if you like :) ) Just trying to get a sense of how much diesel I need to carry for remote camping in winter.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

But nicely please :) I think I have almost sorted out the new tow vehicle and, in a month or two, intend to take my caravan and head north from Melbourne. I have been a full time nomad for 12 months so have some experience and with the new vehicle intend to do a long trip over the winter "up north". There's jus...

Banglabill · Banglabill

Hi Guys, I am bringing to life a tired old 1977 Millard "west side" caravan and I am looking to purchase some caravan siding (or panelling) called Austral Bronze, if anyone on here has some or knows someone who has please let me know 0418689581 I believe that this particular siding has not been made for a...

Tigerchips2 · Tigerchips2

Does anybody have a good suggestion for the best way of securing my caravan from theft, while parked in a back paddock that doesn't have a padlock on the gate towards the road? i.e. gate-padlock is not feasible, because owner drives in and out of that gate nearly every day. Wheel clamp? Towbar locking g...

Black Dog · Black Dog

Not sure where this should actually be posted but I am looking for house sitter for our property at Rutherglen in North East Victoria from late May until September 1 We are on two acres of land on the edge of town. Person we are looking for will be required to look after one cat and depending on the weather m...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Had our 3 year old van serviced this week, it gets done annually by one of the biggest and longest established van workshops in Melbourne. The only 'concern' raised this time was deteriorated valve stems showing cracks and perishing, including the spare which has always been covered and never used....

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I have little tolerance for TV ads that are untruthful or inaccurate. As a Grey Nomad the Holden Trailblazer TV ad annoyed me. The ad clearly show the Holden Trailblazer towing a Trailer/Caravan that is clearly wider than the Tug. My understanding is that Australian ADR's clearly state that you mu...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

does anyone have a gps with dashcam if so what brand and is it any good.tia

Deidrekomac · Deidrekomac

Know car and caravan have to be level when hitched up. My question is, our cars height is 470 ground to hitch D035, the caravan we getting is 520 ground to hitch ( bottom hitch placed). We looking at getting 80ml raiser for car tow bar section. Would like any one had similar issue or any ideas -- Edited by De...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Hope you are enjoying the rain. I have just had the ATM upgraded on my van and if you looking to do the same and you live within striking distance of Maryborough Qld I can recommend Transmod. My van is a 2008 Supreme Spirit 18' dual axle. The original ATM was 2173kg as stated on the compliance plate a...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, The top latch on the entry door of our Avan Ovation often remains open and the door cant be shut, and makes it very difficult to open. I am told that it could be a spring that has broken or fallen off and is now inside the door. I cant see how to take the take the inside of the entrance door off to see if the sp...

stock61 · stock61

hi all has anyone own or brought a geist 565.

GKW · GKW

Just wondering if you can use your air conditioning unit while you are driving? We have a Ibid 4 installed but no air conditioning is in the cab. We own a Toyota Coaster

Ger08 · Ger08

https://www.facebook.com/883107411747369/posts/2825374157520675/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Buying a vehicle at auctions - follow up to "Which tow car should I buy?" (Preview) A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...	Mike Harding	25	3160	02:25 PM Feb 18, 2020 by landy
	Looking at getting an annexe (Preview) we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know	Scenicview	18	1771	08:30 PM Feb 17, 2020 by Gundog
	FuelMap Australia problem. (Preview) Anyone having problems with this Wiki app ?. It is not opening on my current location, instead it opens on a world map and I have to zoom right in to show service stations nearby. All other apps like WikiCamps and Google maps etc are working fine with location services. Regards Des Edit...... maybe some...	Des and Jane	12	1966	03:47 PM Feb 17, 2020 by Greg 1
	Range Rover Sports ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I have just returned from a short trip Sydney - Western Vic - Eastern SA and return, driving my 4.8 litre Patrol (petrol) towing the Jayco Starcraft (2.5 tonne). I experienced a serious feeling of in-adequacy when climbing hills, as some of those "little" turbo uses flashed past dragging their 2....	keiron	40	2263	11:09 PM Feb 16, 2020 by Mamil
	couple nights away (Preview) me, the boss and 2 dogs. first night we spent in an old mining town that has all the infrastructure removed but still has curb and gutting and lawns maintained by the wildlife. We were the only campers in the area, just magic. Second night was sorta central tassie with 18 other campers. 80% of them where y...	blaze	4	1638	07:57 PM Feb 15, 2020 by Eaglemax
	Spot Gen 3 Tracker (Preview) Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.	Ger08	4	1621	07:32 AM Feb 14, 2020 by Ger08
	Diesel heaters (Preview) The ubiquitous E-bay diesel heaters: how long does a 10L tank of diesel last in a Victorian winter? (In Rutherglen, if you like :) ) Just trying to get a sense of how much diesel I need to carry for remote camping in winter.	Mike Harding	12	1515	10:47 PM Feb 13, 2020 by Delta18
	Tell me where to go (Preview) But nicely please :) I think I have almost sorted out the new tow vehicle and, in a month or two, intend to take my caravan and head north from Melbourne. I have been a full time nomad for 12 months so have some experience and with the new vehicle intend to do a long trip over the winter "up north". There's jus...	Mike Harding	10	1416	07:24 PM Feb 13, 2020 by Brodie Allen
	caravan sidings (panelling) (Preview) Hi Guys, I am bringing to life a tired old 1977 Millard "west side" caravan and I am looking to purchase some caravan siding (or panelling) called Austral Bronze, if anyone on here has some or knows someone who has please let me know 0418689581 I believe that this particular siding has not been made for a...	Banglabill	2	1285	08:30 PM Feb 12, 2020 by Iva Biggen
	Security (Preview) Does anybody have a good suggestion for the best way of securing my caravan from theft, while parked in a back paddock that doesn't have a padlock on the gate towards the road? i.e. gate-padlock is not feasible, because owner drives in and out of that gate nearly every day. Wheel clamp? Towbar locking g...	Tigerchips2	10	1794	07:31 PM Feb 12, 2020 by shanem
	House Sitter Required (Preview) Not sure where this should actually be posted but I am looking for house sitter for our property at Rutherglen in North East Victoria from late May until September 1 We are on two acres of land on the edge of town. Person we are looking for will be required to look after one cat and depending on the weather m...	Black Dog	16	1757	07:14 PM Feb 12, 2020 by shanem
	Rubbish tyres and valves? (Preview) Had our 3 year old van serviced this week, it gets done annually by one of the biggest and longest established van workshops in Melbourne. The only 'concern' raised this time was deteriorated valve stems showing cracks and perishing, including the spare which has always been covered and never used....	SouthernComfort	8	1586	09:55 AM Feb 12, 2020 by SouthernComfort
	Rear View Mirrors. (Preview) I have little tolerance for TV ads that are untruthful or inaccurate. As a Grey Nomad the Holden Trailblazer TV ad annoyed me. The ad clearly show the Holden Trailblazer towing a Trailer/Caravan that is clearly wider than the Tug. My understanding is that Australian ADR's clearly state that you mu...	Yuglamron	20	2052	06:20 PM Feb 11, 2020 by iana
	Gps (Preview) does anyone have a gps with dashcam if so what brand and is it any good.tia	Mrs Ford Ranger	4	1183	11:30 AM Feb 11, 2020 by Mrs Ford Ranger
	Caravan hitch and car hitch height (Preview) Know car and caravan have to be level when hitched up. My question is, our cars height is 470 ground to hitch D035, the caravan we getting is 520 ground to hitch ( bottom hitch placed). We looking at getting 80ml raiser for car tow bar section. Would like any one had similar issue or any ideas -- Edited by De...	Deidrekomac	11	1036	05:22 PM Feb 10, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	ATM Upgrade (Preview) Hi All, Hope you are enjoying the rain. I have just had the ATM upgraded on my van and if you looking to do the same and you live within striking distance of Maryborough Qld I can recommend Transmod. My van is a 2008 Supreme Spirit 18' dual axle. The original ATM was 2173kg as stated on the compliance plate a...	Hurls	3	1538	04:04 PM Feb 10, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Entry door of Avan Ovation M6 not functional (Preview) Hi, The top latch on the entry door of our Avan Ovation often remains open and the door cant be shut, and makes it very difficult to open. I am told that it could be a spring that has broken or fallen off and is now inside the door. I cant see how to take the take the inside of the entrance door off to see if the sp...	Splottboy	11	1335	09:46 AM Feb 10, 2020 by D4
	caravan (Preview) hi all has anyone own or brought a geist 565.	stock61	1	1343	08:31 AM Feb 10, 2020 by JayDee
	Air conditioning (Preview) Just wondering if you can use your air conditioning unit while you are driving? We have a Ibid 4 installed but no air conditioning is in the cab. We own a Toyota Coaster	GKW	6	1563	09:55 PM Feb 9, 2020 by GKW
	Interesting Story from WAPOL (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/883107411747369/posts/2825374157520675/	Ger08	20	1773	09:55 AM Feb 9, 2020 by Greg 1
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