The Grey Nomads - General

JayDee · JayDee

For those who elect to travel in the summer months. We were not happy with the heat generated from the awning, which made sitting under the awning unbearable. Soooooo We then Purchased a large heavy duty canvas tarp. Now to attach the tarp to the van above the rolled up awning. Ok!!! before you roll our...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, I had a frightening experience recently with an 18 volt lithium iron drill battery exploding whilst being charged for only about half an hour and causing several fires throughout the unattached garage. The charger was a genuine Makita 18v charger however the battery was an Ebay battery from...

Snook · Snook

Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook

iana · iana

Just wondering, when reading about how many thousands of k's one has towed a caravan. Is that the odometer reading from the beginning of the trip to the end, including the touring (shopping etc.) of the vehicle un-hitched as well, or do you somehow just record towing Km's.

Haze · Haze

Hi to all who visit this site. Merry Christmas & happy safe travels for 2020. I am looking at the Jayco Conquest mentioned, & I would appreciate any pros/cons on the same. It is powered by a Renault Master. Cheers Haze

tracks · tracks

Hi All Just following on from the recent Nullabor posts, does anyone have the latest diesel fuel prices between Ceduna and Norseman, thanks.

Tracker022 · Tracker022

Hi I just had my QBE policy cancelled for our jayco caravan after telling them we had moved the caravan to another address for 3 weeks before starting our trip around Oz. They said if we dont have a permanent address its classed as our home and so not insurable. I couldnt believe it, nothing in their polic...

Snook · Snook

Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking to upgrade the lighting on the tow vehicle and Im hoping fir some recommendations on driving lights, either the traditional spot lights or light bar. Im looking for that perfect solution - great flood and fantastic range.

bowser · bowser

Afternoon everybody. I have to replace my portable 12 volt dry Air compressor, any recommendations. Regards Bowser.

Full Van · Full Van

Hi Everyone! We are buying another car and can't decide between the Nissan Pathfinder or the Isuzu MUX. We need a seven seater with good towing power (0ur van is about 1.8 - 2 tonne fully loaded and we will have seven people/kids in the car). Both cars seem to fit these requirements, but they each have t...

JayDee · JayDee

Jay&Dee would like to wish each and every one who visit the Grey Nomad site A very very Merry Christmas and may the big 2020 be all that you would want it to be. Happy Days Jay&Dee

RussT · RussT

We have a Jayco Journey, brand new, but surprised the fly screens and combination shade screen allows insects in at an almost epidemic rate. Im wondering if there is a way of slowing their access. Thank you.

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Man is embarking on an unknown era. We are entering the electric car phenomenon...or are we?Most of us recall the oil scare in the 1970's. V8's were discontinued only to be built again in the 1990's. Turbo's came in around the 1980's to be more economical . People rushed to get their Kingswood on LPG dua...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

Another newbie question, so all you experts go easy on me please, this is not Twitter. Just back from a trip staying four humid but dry days and nights in one caravan park where we used the caravans air conditioner a lot. When pulling away from the site to come home I noticed an enormous amount of water, w...

Jerry2 · Jerry2

Where is the best place to buy 150m pole carrier in Melbourne thanks.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I share the following links, on how to find road closures, for the state/area you are travelling through, you will have to zoom into some of them Australian Capital Territory (You have to scroll down, and then zoom in, for this one) https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/roads-and-paths/act_pub...

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

The Eyre Hwy has been closed due to bushfires... DESCRIPTIONEyre Hwy both directions between Norseman and Balladonia - Bushfire TRAFFIC IMPACTRoad Closed. Exercise Extreme Caution. No Detour Available. ALSO.. COOLGARDIE to ESPERANCE DESCRIPTIONCoolgardie Esperance Hwy both directions...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Below is a link to a newspaper article, about roads melting in the heat I was wondering if anyone could point to a source, of how to find out what the the road conditions where, in regards to melting It would probably help a lot of us, to avoid these roads, whenever possible https://www.abc.net.au/news...

Smith · Smith

observe the switch to the left of the 240v power plugs and above the water level indicator, this seems to effect only the 12v power on there is no 12v power but there is 240v, on 1 there is 12v as well as 240v, on 2 there is only 240v, I am wondering if the 2 setting may activate the 12v to the 3way fridge while t...

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	Extra shade tarp above the awning (Preview) For those who elect to travel in the summer months. We were not happy with the heat generated from the awning, which made sitting under the awning unbearable. Soooooo We then Purchased a large heavy duty canvas tarp. Now to attach the tarp to the van above the rolled up awning. Ok!!! before you roll our...	JayDee	6	1292	08:28 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Cupie
	Exploding Lithium Battery (Preview) Hello, I had a frightening experience recently with an 18 volt lithium iron drill battery exploding whilst being charged for only about half an hour and causing several fires throughout the unattached garage. The charger was a genuine Makita 18v charger however the battery was an Ebay battery from...	ROAD RUNNER	12	2327	03:09 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Mamil
	Portable evaporative air conditioners (Preview) Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook	Snook	13	1589	04:41 PM Dec 30, 2019 by woofta and precious
	Towing Km's how do you record them? (Preview) Just wondering, when reading about how many thousands of k's one has towed a caravan. Is that the odometer reading from the beginning of the trip to the end, including the touring (shopping etc.) of the vehicle un-hitched as well, or do you somehow just record towing Km's.	iana	19	1599	07:53 PM Dec 29, 2019 by iana
	2015 Jayco Conquest 23-4 Motorhome (Preview) Hi to all who visit this site. Merry Christmas & happy safe travels for 2020. I am looking at the Jayco Conquest mentioned, & I would appreciate any pros/cons on the same. It is powered by a Renault Master. Cheers Haze	Haze	5	1696	04:49 PM Dec 29, 2019 by montie
	Nullarbor fuel (Preview) Hi All Just following on from the recent Nullabor posts, does anyone have the latest diesel fuel prices between Ceduna and Norseman, thanks.	tracks	15	2809	02:43 PM Dec 29, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Insurance cancelled because no fixed address (Preview) Hi I just had my QBE policy cancelled for our jayco caravan after telling them we had moved the caravan to another address for 3 weeks before starting our trip around Oz. They said if we dont have a permanent address its classed as our home and so not insurable. I couldnt believe it, nothing in their polic...	Tracker022	10	1856	07:27 PM Dec 27, 2019 by landy
	Portable evaporative air conditioners (Preview) Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook	Snook	0	846	09:18 AM Dec 27, 2019 by Snook
	Driving lights (Preview) Im looking to upgrade the lighting on the tow vehicle and Im hoping fir some recommendations on driving lights, either the traditional spot lights or light bar. Im looking for that perfect solution - great flood and fantastic range.	Ger08	25	2816	08:26 AM Dec 27, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Compressor (Preview) Afternoon everybody. I have to replace my portable 12 volt dry Air compressor, any recommendations. Regards Bowser.	bowser	11	1773	06:46 PM Dec 26, 2019 by Plain Truth
	Nissan Pathfinder or Isuzu MUX ??? (Preview) Hi Everyone! We are buying another car and can't decide between the Nissan Pathfinder or the Isuzu MUX. We need a seven seater with good towing power (0ur van is about 1.8 - 2 tonne fully loaded and we will have seven people/kids in the car). Both cars seem to fit these requirements, but they each have t...	Full Van	27	1744	05:20 PM Dec 26, 2019 by Bello
	All the best for Xmas and 2020 (Preview) Jay&Dee would like to wish each and every one who visit the Grey Nomad site A very very Merry Christmas and may the big 2020 be all that you would want it to be. Happy Days Jay&Dee	JayDee	6	914	11:34 AM Dec 26, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Insects coming through windows with flywire screens. (Preview) We have a Jayco Journey, brand new, but surprised the fly screens and combination shade screen allows insects in at an almost epidemic rate. Im wondering if there is a way of slowing their access. Thank you.	RussT	8	1790	11:32 AM Dec 26, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	The internal engines best period (Preview) Man is embarking on an unknown era. We are entering the electric car phenomenon...or are we?Most of us recall the oil scare in the 1970's. V8's were discontinued only to be built again in the 1990's. Turbo's came in around the 1980's to be more economical . People rushed to get their Kingswood on LPG dua...	Eaglemax	20	1824	11:22 AM Dec 26, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Air Conditioning Condensation (Preview) Another newbie question, so all you experts go easy on me please, this is not Twitter. Just back from a trip staying four humid but dry days and nights in one caravan park where we used the caravans air conditioner a lot. When pulling away from the site to come home I noticed an enormous amount of water, w...	ConsumerMan	7	3607	08:57 PM Dec 25, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan pvc pole carrier (Preview) Where is the best place to buy 150m pole carrier in Melbourne thanks.	Jerry2	7	4674	05:25 PM Dec 24, 2019 by JayDee
	Road Closed how to find them (Preview) I share the following links, on how to find road closures, for the state/area you are travelling through, you will have to zoom into some of them Australian Capital Territory (You have to scroll down, and then zoom in, for this one) https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/roads-and-paths/act_pub...	Tony Bev	4	2079	09:24 AM Dec 23, 2019 by iana
	Eyre Highway (Nullarbor) CLOSED... (Preview) The Eyre Hwy has been closed due to bushfires... DESCRIPTIONEyre Hwy both directions between Norseman and Balladonia - Bushfire TRAFFIC IMPACTRoad Closed. Exercise Extreme Caution. No Detour Available. ALSO.. COOLGARDIE to ESPERANCE DESCRIPTIONCoolgardie Esperance Hwy both directions...	Des and Jane	6	2252	11:15 PM Dec 22, 2019 by Greg 1
	Roads melting in the heat (Preview) Below is a link to a newspaper article, about roads melting in the heat I was wondering if anyone could point to a source, of how to find out what the the road conditions where, in regards to melting It would probably help a lot of us, to avoid these roads, whenever possible https://www.abc.net.au/news...	Tony Bev	18	2005	12:18 PM Dec 22, 2019 by Jaahn
	12v switch on golden eagle caravan (Preview) observe the switch to the left of the 240v power plugs and above the water level indicator, this seems to effect only the 12v power on there is no 12v power but there is 240v, on 1 there is 12v as well as 240v, on 2 there is only 240v, I am wondering if the 2 setting may activate the 12v to the 3way fridge while t...	Smith	4	1940	11:57 AM Dec 21, 2019 by Bill B
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