The Grey Nomads - General

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Got two problems popped up at once: 1. Engel been sitting idle for 6 months. Now won't cool. Has never been a problem - sometimes 2 years idle - cools immediately upon start. 2. Home frige crisper freezing goods up. Doesnt matter what setting on the digital controller. Oh, and maybe a setting for wi...

JayDee · JayDee

I have been watching the travels of Justin and Bec and their 3 kids on utube for several years. The show is called TIAV. The latest video for this year is that they have just taken ownership of a great Lotus Van. So I googled and found perhaps the very same van valued at & $140.000. The Cruiser we would a...

Grazza · Grazza

Hi, thinking about purchasing the above van which is 176 in length. Anyone know the travel height? The reason I ask, is that I am hoping I can store the van in my garage.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Aldi has a wide catalogue of caravan and camping stuff starting today. Coffee maker, Directors chair, Folding washing machine, 24" TV, Van Cover, Privacy screen, Grass floor mat, Folding Steps, Kettles, just to name a few. (All I can remember!) B

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I'm planning a few days at the Kenilworth camping expanse and notice that theres a warning on W Camps that the Obi Obi road is unsuitable for caravans. Does anyone have knowledge of this road? -- Edited by Brodie Allen on Tuesday 19th of April 2022 07:30:13 AM

JayDee · JayDee

During the hot summer months in Brisbane Q. region, we are staying in the air-conditioned benefit of home. Our next trip would most likely be after the very busy Easter period of 2024. This said we will be installing a diesel heater for the winter months of the outback and/or the cold weather if going s...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

B (I don't know. Ahem . . .)

Us 3 · Us 3

Hi everyone. We are new to caravanning and just bought a Jayco Journey, 19.5ft. We are looking at changing our tow unit, as our current 2018 Prado 150 has only a 3 ton tow capacity, and it is overloaded with a bulbar, winch etc, so the payload is minimal. Looking at a '23 Everest Trend 2ltr bi-turbo. They s...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Just a question from a keen learner to the knowledgeable techies out there. The question revolves around powering my Waeco fridge in my 4x4 which has been gathering dust in my shed for years (the fridge not the 4x4). The fridge, which I have belatedly decided I might add the the back of my 4x4, (due to a r...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Download the app WINDY free and be amazed at the infirmation available. I find the fire layer most interesting. Every significant fire is shown in real time by satellite in real time. Specially see where the poorer countries are virtually on fire continuously. Track fires near you or where you in...

Charkey · Charkey

I have a 2004 Jayco Freedom 17ft Pop Top. I am wanting a decent cover to fit over this van when it's parked at home. Roof length approx. 4.8m and 2.5m wide (incorporating the roll out awning. The longest part of our van is 5.4metres, (behind the spare wheel carrier) -- Edited by Charkey on Thursday 18th o...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Porsche to open a fuel production pilot in tasmania. They take CO2 out of the atmosphere and combine it chemically with Hydrogen obtained from electrolysis of water to produce fuel that is chemically and virtually indistinguishable from current fuel. Problem seems to me to be as exists now with s...

montereykeys · montereykeys

I have a Jayco Sterling 23 foot tandem van. Noticed a couple of wear spots on the top of the Rocker Arms where the spring has rubbed as per attached photos. The wear spots are on both sides of the van and they are on the rear side of the rocker arms. Has anyone come across this problem and what the cause might...

elliemike · elliemike

We are going to Norfolk Island in May flying from Brisbane. So we will need to store our Avan Cruiseliner (and car) for eight days or so while away. Any suggestion/recommendations for short term storage places. We probably will have to store the van and stay in the airport "Ibis Hotel" ! catching u...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at getting a couple of sirocco fans fitted to van, they as fairly expensive, so are they worth the money, i have a small fan 240v and its useless is there any other fans that work, 90% time we will be in caravan parks

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/poo-pots-promoted-to-bushwalkers-in-tasmanian-wilderness/103374466

Campo · Campo

I accidentally pushed a light switch and the off switch at the same time, which has now cancelled out the on / off of the original light switches to 80% of interior lights. I remember having to reprogram our last Jayco RV Optimum Under similar circumstances, I cannot find any written documentation reg...

Seaeagle63 · Seaeagle63

Gday fellow nomads, as I live in WA and we dont have tolls can someone explain to me how I go about using them? Specifically between Newcastle & Gold Coast on the M1. Is there a toll on this part of the road and what are the costs of travelling with a caravan. Similarly tolls in and around Brisbane. Chee...

NormJean · NormJean

Hi Travellers, Can anyone suggest where to buy second hand books. Favourite authors are Gregg Herwitz, Michael Connelly, Alafair Bourke and Lee Child. Many thanks Norm

JayDee · JayDee

The Government has out of the goodness of its heart, offering a cost of living rebate to the 2023/24 year. The rebate is paid quarterly via your electricity bill. Check your power bill to see if you are eligible. JUST A thought. Jay&Dee

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	Help from a refrigeration person please (Preview) Got two problems popped up at once: 1. Engel been sitting idle for 6 months. Now won't cool. Has never been a problem - sometimes 2 years idle - cools immediately upon start. 2. Home frige crisper freezing goods up. Doesnt matter what setting on the digital controller. Oh, and maybe a setting for wi...	Brodie Allen	6	630	07:08 AM Feb 13, 2024 by Dougwe
	Trip in a van on Utube. (Preview) I have been watching the travels of Justin and Bec and their 3 kids on utube for several years. The show is called TIAV. The latest video for this year is that they have just taken ownership of a great Lotus Van. So I googled and found perhaps the very same van valued at & $140.000. The Cruiser we would a...	JayDee	1	467	07:04 AM Feb 13, 2024 by Dougwe
	Travel height of Evernew E900 series poptop (Preview) Hi, thinking about purchasing the above van which is 176 in length. Anyone know the travel height? The reason I ask, is that I am hoping I can store the van in my garage.	Grazza	5	470	04:18 PM Feb 12, 2024 by erad
	Aldi CARAVAN and CAMPING sale today (Preview) Aldi has a wide catalogue of caravan and camping stuff starting today. Coffee maker, Directors chair, Folding washing machine, 24" TV, Van Cover, Privacy screen, Grass floor mat, Folding Steps, Kettles, just to name a few. (All I can remember!) B	Brodie Allen	0	417	08:09 AM Feb 12, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Obi Obi Road - info please (Preview) I'm planning a few days at the Kenilworth camping expanse and notice that theres a warning on W Camps that the Obi Obi road is unsuitable for caravans. Does anyone have knowledge of this road? -- Edited by Brodie Allen on Tuesday 19th of April 2022 07:30:13 AM	Brodie Allen	12	2701	06:15 PM Feb 8, 2024 by PeterD
	No summer travels for me,mwhat about you. (Preview) During the hot summer months in Brisbane Q. region, we are staying in the air-conditioned benefit of home. Our next trip would most likely be after the very busy Easter period of 2024. This said we will be installing a diesel heater for the winter months of the outback and/or the cold weather if going s...	JayDee	10	795	02:13 PM Feb 7, 2024 by The Belmont Bear
	Don't admit that you know what this is. We'll know your vintage!!! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) B (I don't know. Ahem . . .)	Brodie Allen	33	1748	07:25 PM Feb 6, 2024 by mike g g
	Tow vehicle suitability ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone. We are new to caravanning and just bought a Jayco Journey, 19.5ft. We are looking at changing our tow unit, as our current 2018 Prado 150 has only a 3 ton tow capacity, and it is overloaded with a bulbar, winch etc, so the payload is minimal. Looking at a '23 Everest Trend 2ltr bi-turbo. They s...	Us 3	42	2330	01:47 PM Feb 5, 2024 by Pradokakadudavid
	Solar power in your 4x4 to power fridge (Preview) Just a question from a keen learner to the knowledgeable techies out there. The question revolves around powering my Waeco fridge in my 4x4 which has been gathering dust in my shed for years (the fridge not the 4x4). The fridge, which I have belatedly decided I might add the the back of my 4x4, (due to a r...	Pradokakadudavid	8	673	06:19 PM Feb 4, 2024 by Pradokakadudavid
	A simply amazing weather and fire site (Preview) Download the app WINDY free and be amazed at the infirmation available. I find the fire layer most interesting. Every significant fire is shown in real time by satellite in real time. Specially see where the poorer countries are virtually on fire continuously. Track fires near you or where you in...	Brodie Allen	2	659	11:12 AM Feb 3, 2024 by diggerop
	Pop Top caravan cover. (Preview) I have a 2004 Jayco Freedom 17ft Pop Top. I am wanting a decent cover to fit over this van when it's parked at home. Roof length approx. 4.8m and 2.5m wide (incorporating the roll out awning. The longest part of our van is 5.4metres, (behind the spare wheel carrier) -- Edited by Charkey on Thursday 18th o...	Charkey	5	627	11:56 PM Feb 2, 2024 by ChristinaDownie
	Back to e-fuels and carbon reduction (Preview) Porsche to open a fuel production pilot in tasmania. They take CO2 out of the atmosphere and combine it chemically with Hydrogen obtained from electrolysis of water to produce fuel that is chemically and virtually indistinguishable from current fuel. Problem seems to me to be as exists now with s...	Brodie Allen	2	405	08:26 PM Feb 2, 2024 by peter67
	Rocker Arm wear with Tandem Rocker type suspension (Preview) I have a Jayco Sterling 23 foot tandem van. Noticed a couple of wear spots on the top of the Rocker Arms where the spring has rubbed as per attached photos. The wear spots are on both sides of the van and they are on the rear side of the rocker arms. Has anyone come across this problem and what the cause might...	montereykeys	2	427	03:40 PM Feb 2, 2024 by PeterInSa
	SHORT TERM VAN STORAGE BRISBANE (Preview) We are going to Norfolk Island in May flying from Brisbane. So we will need to store our Avan Cruiseliner (and car) for eight days or so while away. Any suggestion/recommendations for short term storage places. We probably will have to store the van and stay in the airport "Ibis Hotel" ! catching u...	elliemike	7	513	09:30 AM Feb 2, 2024 by Cupie
	sirocco fan (Preview) Looking at getting a couple of sirocco fans fitted to van, they as fairly expensive, so are they worth the money, i have a small fan 240v and its useless is there any other fans that work, 90% time we will be in caravan parks	Cowboy7307	13	1501	12:16 PM Jan 31, 2024 by Cupie
	Poo pots (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/poo-pots-promoted-to-bushwalkers-in-tasmanian-wilderness/103374466	dorian	0	732	07:30 AM Jan 31, 2024 by dorian
	Reprogramming lights - Conquest RV 2019 (Preview) I accidentally pushed a light switch and the off switch at the same time, which has now cancelled out the on / off of the original light switches to 80% of interior lights. I remember having to reprogram our last Jayco RV Optimum Under similar circumstances, I cannot find any written documentation reg...	Campo	6	487	01:16 PM Jan 30, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	M1 Pacific Motorway (Preview) Gday fellow nomads, as I live in WA and we dont have tolls can someone explain to me how I go about using them? Specifically between Newcastle & Gold Coast on the M1. Is there a toll on this part of the road and what are the costs of travelling with a caravan. Similarly tolls in and around Brisbane. Chee...	Seaeagle63	18	2740	08:14 PM Jan 29, 2024 by PeterD
	Crime fiction books (Preview) Hi Travellers, Can anyone suggest where to buy second hand books. Favourite authors are Gregg Herwitz, Michael Connelly, Alafair Bourke and Lee Child. Many thanks Norm	NormJean	18	960	08:46 PM Jan 28, 2024 by Sarco Harris
	Cost of living rebate ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The Government has out of the goodness of its heart, offering a cost of living rebate to the 2023/24 year. The rebate is paid quarterly via your electricity bill. Check your power bill to see if you are eligible. JUST A thought. Jay&Dee	JayDee	35	1773	06:06 PM Jan 27, 2024 by rmoor
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