The Grey Nomads - General

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.

Branchie · Branchie

Hi again all, I am chasing ideas on installing a single arm davit on the back of my van's rear bar (load capacity of 160kg). Has anyone got one and if so would they share the design or manufacture with me.. I am thinking of unloading and loading the twin spare tyres etc..

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We’ve had a request from SmartBar to ask if anyone who uses SmartBar bullbars would be happy to provide them with a testimonial? If so, please either send me a PM or email me at editorial@thegreynomads.com.au. Thanks.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

About 6 weeks ago I posted on here about an incident that we had when the rear axle of our van came adrift travelling at around 95kph. Today I recieved a phone call completely out of the blue from the NRMA insurance who rang to inform us that they had decided they would not be covering the cost of the damage a...

iana · iana

Noticed a few vehicles parked having open bonnets, leaving them open all night. Nissan Patrol seems to be one vehicle I have noticed. I take it that this allows the motor to cool more rapidly, although I have never done this. Is this practice recommended?

Greg63 · Greg63

My wife and I are planning our first trip but she wants to take the dog and I am not so sure. I see that a lot of parks allow dogs, but what do you do if you want to go out for meal or shopping etc together and the dog can't come. I don't like the idea of leaving him in the van on his own so what do you do. Any advice wou...

Stuarth1953 · Stuarth1953

I have read a lot of articles about using eucaliptus oil in a spray bottle to 'line' a toilet before using it each time, to let the contents 'slide' away. My question is, do you mix the oil with water in the spray bottle 1st? How does this work as oil & water does not mix. Thanks stuart

patmc49 · patmc49

I have just purchased a Jayco starcraft 1998 14.5 The flap at the front is missing. Any ideas of where I can get a replacement. Im sure it has a formal name Its the part that covers the zip windows in the pop top Thank you Patrick

Poppabare · Poppabare

In the December issue of Owner Driver (transport mag) an article identifies that once the NorthConnex tunnel opens (Pennant Hills Road alternative) trucks and buses which are over 12.5 metres in length and or/over or 2.8 metres in height must use the tunnel - there are several exceptions, i.e. a del...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi, is anyone camped in Texas at the moment. Hope you are high and dry and away from the flooding. Would love to see some images of the river if possible. Last time we there it was bone dry. Cheers Len

tracks · tracks

http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/latest/10-000-camels-to-be-culled?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20-%2017120&utm_content=Newsletter%20-%2017120+CID_6bd92abc83f0198f399b9cb6bd9bdbae&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&u...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi guys, I have experienced first hand the terrifying and heart wrenching devastation of the bushfires where over 50% of this pristine Kangaroo Island has been scorched. Being evacuated to the Kingscote Football Oval last Thursday night with over 150 other vehicles, it was a very frightening and...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I have attached a device I have found on the net to fill the water tanks on my van. The gauge reads the litres that flow into the each tank. I have 1 x 95 ltr tank with a single fill point, and a 2 x 95 lts tanks that fill from their own fill point (connected to each other).. The issue I have is that i can only...

JayDee · JayDee

We received a huge band on rain last night. It would have almost caused local flooding in many areas of the South East Corner of Queensland. Would have loved to have seen the rain also reach the south west and western regions of the State. But!!!!!! Jay&Dee

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

The sun is up late at this time of year and by 4pm is peaking under the awning of my van. My feeble attempts to block it with tarps are unsuccessful. Does anyone have a good idea for a portable sun blocker? ie. some sort of shade cloth and attachments which can be easily fixed to an awning and moved around to s...

grahos · grahos

resealing roof on poptop,any hints on how to go about it,I have a Jayco 2002 Westport pop top van,it has a join right down the centre of the roof,I have to clean off old sealant and put new on,I have not got a fork lift to suspend myself with,any hints as to how I can do this.

Wandy3 · Wandy3

Has anyone mounted an Autotune HF Arial to a Mux bullbar, if so can I ask how it was done..?, Does it affect airbag compatibility or any regs, I'm in Queensland...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone, I will be crossing the Nullabour next week and thought I would stop and detour off the main road to check out the old homestead which I visited when I first crossed the Nullabour back in 1973. I understand it is about 17klm off the new highway and can be rough in places but overall not too bad. I...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Hi again. Probably a stupid question with an obvious answer but my wife has asked me to ask so here it is. Obviously caravan first timers! Not even taken it out of the driveway yet, so be gentle on me. Is it normal for the toilets in the caravan ensuites (ours is a Thetford toilet) to have a pissy little dr...

Iva Biggen · Iva Biggen

https://www.police.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/852057/Caravan-book-2019-in...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newcastle to Wollongong (Preview) What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.	goldcoaster	3	1194	06:43 AM Jan 24, 2020 by goldcoaster
	Small single arm davit (Preview) Hi again all, I am chasing ideas on installing a single arm davit on the back of my van's rear bar (load capacity of 160kg). Has anyone got one and if so would they share the design or manufacture with me.. I am thinking of unloading and loading the twin spare tyres etc..	Branchie	6	1285	12:50 AM Jan 24, 2020 by Branchie
	SmartBar (Preview) Hi all, We’ve had a request from SmartBar to ask if anyone who uses SmartBar bullbars would be happy to provide them with a testimonial? If so, please either send me a PM or email me at editorial@thegreynomads.com.au. Thanks.	Webmaster	0	960	12:22 PM Jan 23, 2020 by Webmaster
	Follow Up On Rear Axle Failure ( 1 2 ) (Preview) About 6 weeks ago I posted on here about an incident that we had when the rear axle of our van came adrift travelling at around 95kph. Today I recieved a phone call completely out of the blue from the NRMA insurance who rang to inform us that they had decided they would not be covering the cost of the damage a...	The Belmont Bear	40	4756	02:34 PM Jan 22, 2020 by bobsa
	Opening the bonnet after towing. (Preview) Noticed a few vehicles parked having open bonnets, leaving them open all night. Nissan Patrol seems to be one vehicle I have noticed. I take it that this allows the motor to cool more rapidly, although I have never done this. Is this practice recommended?	iana	19	1870	02:08 PM Jan 22, 2020 by Onedodger
	Advice on travelling with a dog (Preview) My wife and I are planning our first trip but she wants to take the dog and I am not so sure. I see that a lot of parks allow dogs, but what do you do if you want to go out for meal or shopping etc together and the dog can't come. I don't like the idea of leaving him in the van on his own so what do you do. Any advice wou...	Greg63	15	1659	01:11 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Scenicview
	Eucaliptus oil in toilet (Preview) I have read a lot of articles about using eucaliptus oil in a spray bottle to 'line' a toilet before using it each time, to let the contents 'slide' away. My question is, do you mix the oil with water in the spray bottle 1st? How does this work as oil & water does not mix. Thanks stuart	Stuarth1953	11	3098	02:55 PM Jan 21, 2020 by Pradokakadudavid
	second hand parts for jayco starcraft (Preview) I have just purchased a Jayco starcraft 1998 14.5 The flap at the front is missing. Any ideas of where I can get a replacement. Im sure it has a formal name Its the part that covers the zip windows in the pop top Thank you Patrick	patmc49	5	1389	07:01 PM Jan 20, 2020 by patmc49
	NorthConnex tunnel tolls. (Preview) In the December issue of Owner Driver (transport mag) an article identifies that once the NorthConnex tunnel opens (Pennant Hills Road alternative) trucks and buses which are over 12.5 metres in length and or/over or 2.8 metres in height must use the tunnel - there are several exceptions, i.e. a del...	Poppabare	6	2593	01:38 PM Jan 20, 2020 by yobarr
	Texas (Preview) Hi, is anyone camped in Texas at the moment. Hope you are high and dry and away from the flooding. Would love to see some images of the river if possible. Last time we there it was bone dry. Cheers Len	Dolly	3	1601	11:10 AM Jan 19, 2020 by Dolly
	Camel warning (Preview) http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/latest/10-000-camels-to-be-culled?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20-%2017120&utm_content=Newsletter%20-%2017120+CID_6bd92abc83f0198f399b9cb6bd9bdbae&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&u...	tracks	4	1745	06:53 AM Jan 19, 2020 by tracks
	Gwynne on KANGAROO ISLAND and some fire impact photos (Preview) Hi guys, I have experienced first hand the terrifying and heart wrenching devastation of the bushfires where over 50% of this pristine Kangaroo Island has been scorched. Being evacuated to the Kingscote Football Oval last Thursday night with over 150 other vehicles, it was a very frightening and...	matildatraveller	18	2438	10:51 PM Jan 18, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Filling Water tanks (Preview) Hi all, I have attached a device I have found on the net to fill the water tanks on my van. The gauge reads the litres that flow into the each tank. I have 1 x 95 ltr tank with a single fill point, and a 2 x 95 lts tanks that fill from their own fill point (connected to each other).. The issue I have is that i can only...	Branchie	14	3746	08:25 PM Jan 18, 2020 by Brodie Allen
	Very heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday morning in Brisbane (Preview) We received a huge band on rain last night. It would have almost caused local flooding in many areas of the South East Corner of Queensland. Would have loved to have seen the rain also reach the south west and western regions of the State. But!!!!!! Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	1136	07:06 PM Jan 18, 2020 by PetenSue
	Shade cloth suggestions please? (Preview) The sun is up late at this time of year and by 4pm is peaking under the awning of my van. My feeble attempts to block it with tarps are unsuccessful. Does anyone have a good idea for a portable sun blocker? ie. some sort of shade cloth and attachments which can be easily fixed to an awning and moved around to s...	Mike Harding	11	2263	04:11 PM Jan 16, 2020 by Hylife
	resealing roof on poptop (Preview) resealing roof on poptop,any hints on how to go about it,I have a Jayco 2002 Westport pop top van,it has a join right down the centre of the roof,I have to clean off old sealant and put new on,I have not got a fork lift to suspend myself with,any hints as to how I can do this.	grahos	19	6975	03:53 PM Jan 16, 2020 by Hylife
	Ariel mounting on MUX Bullbar (Preview) Has anyone mounted an Autotune HF Arial to a Mux bullbar, if so can I ask how it was done..?, Does it affect airbag compatibility or any regs, I'm in Queensland...	Wandy3	4	1835	03:37 PM Jan 16, 2020 by Hylife
	Koonalda Homestead - Old Eyre Highway (Preview) Hi Everyone, I will be crossing the Nullabour next week and thought I would stop and detour off the main road to check out the old homestead which I visited when I first crossed the Nullabour back in 1973. I understand it is about 17klm off the new highway and can be rough in places but overall not too bad. I...	cjt55	19	2760	03:42 PM Jan 15, 2020 by cjt55
	Water flushing in the caravan ensuite toilet (Preview) Hi again. Probably a stupid question with an obvious answer but my wife has asked me to ask so here it is. Obviously caravan first timers! Not even taken it out of the driveway yet, so be gentle on me. Is it normal for the toilets in the caravan ensuites (ours is a Thetford toilet) to have a pissy little dr...	Pradokakadudavid	14	3563	04:46 PM Jan 14, 2020 by RJ65
	Travel Safety and Security for Nomads (Preview) https://www.police.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/852057/Caravan-book-2019-in...	Iva Biggen	4	1861	12:28 PM Jan 14, 2020 by RJ65
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