The Grey Nomads - General

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

Caught on the dash cam recently. Cheers, Peter

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Brett Murray of South East Fibreglass is the king of fibreglass. A long history in the RV and marine industries, his skills are second to none!! Located in Caloundra. HIGHLY recommended South East Fibreglass.

go west · go west

Hi everybody, Well, we've been a month on the road and we're in Quobba WA and, for the first time, we're on an unpowered site. All should be good as we've got plenty of battery charge. But, alas, we have lights, radio, frig (on gas) but no power from the power points - can't think of anything that I haven't...

BAILEY · BAILEY

Any special list of things to take

Trailer Sailer · Trailer Sailer

Hi all I have just purchased one of these small ISUZUs to mount a Beyond hardwall slide on camper and tow my large yacht sometimes doing both at once. I just wonder if anyone else has had experience with these particular vehicles that has tips or advice to share. My partner and I just drove the baby truck b...

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi Folks, I'm hitting the road for work, calling in on a few customers. This means spending a full day in Canberra at a meeting and parking my van (LWB Sprinter) somewhere nearby if I can. I'll be in the area of the corner of Northbourne Ave and Rudd Street which I guess is Braddon? I thought about a Coles c...

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

Hi All, Friend of mine is in the process of buying an Iluka. He has a spare carrying capacity of about 500kgs (ie above Tare of the vehicle) when the vehicle is listed as standard. The vehicles GVM is 4495KG which is the max you can have on a car licience. When he placed his order he asked for a 100ltr water t...

Brad Fehring · Brad Fehring

Hi, would anyone have any experience with the Remapping of a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 416CDI? Thanks Brad, new member

Griddy · Griddy

Which would be the best route? Moree to Mungindi to Nindigully . OR Moree to Goondiwindi to Nindigully. Im planning the route with my disabled hubby again. I have got to Moree and intended destination is Capella. I will appreciate any input please.

Dhutime · Dhutime

Looking at recording a daily travel blog . Would like some recommendations on what platform to use . Have used Word press previously but they have upgraded and not finding it very user friendly now . Also need to be able to add photos and be able to print onto a book. Any suggestions please.

Ronzo · Ronzo

Just asking opinions on what nomads are using when travelling in remote areas in case an emergency situation occurs. Ive got a PLB and an iPhone with Telstra for better coverage. Planning leaving on a 3-4 month trip mid July up thru inland NSW & QLD then across to NT then north to Darwin then back dow...

JayDee · JayDee

The advertisement regarding the electricity bonus, etc., tells you to ring your provider to see if and what you qualify for. So I rang Origin and was told that I was in a queue and my wait time was 39 minutes. This is a great example of the phone customer service that is at our fingertips. I have not got time...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

ITECH POWER STATIONS - MY COOLMAN CAR FRIDGES I am curious to get some honest feedback on the itech range of power stations. I notice that from time to time the prices of these units fluctuates dramatically (according to their ads). I have heard some owners say that itech stuff is absolute crap and oth...

elliemike · elliemike

I have over the last year started to get discomfort in my right leg while driving. "SCIATICA" the doc tells me. I get it while driving in either of our cars, and also while sitting in my (old) desk chair at home. Desk chair replaced recently and working well at present Most of our other padded chairs a...

the rocket · the rocket

does anyone have outdoor portable security. Do not want to screw anything into caravan wall but wanting suggestions on portable unit that has wifi, and only records when motion is detected. Thanks rocket

JayDee · JayDee

I am seeking a 12-volt mobile caravan electrician to help me with a couple of 12-volt issues. Does anyone know of a person in the Logan City region of Brisbane who may be able to help? I have tried a couple of contacts via Mr google but to no avail. Even a caravan handyman with this knowledge would work. ...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Has anyone seen or built/bought a mesh basket that could be fitted above the gas bottles, just an idea for light storage or fire wood ?

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hi, I an looking into Internet Banking but i need to be sure about it. I have software that protects my web surfing,firewall,malware and a good browser. I am open to all pros/cons. Thank you.

howpar · howpar

Hi All I have a weaco 50litre fridge, I need some advice regarding a back up battery. I have not got any room in car for a dual battery system and looking at a jump start 1900a unit. What can you suggest Regards Howpar

Keggs1961 · Keggs1961

New to this forum and will be posting a lot of questions to learn from everyone's experiences. Looking for our 1st caravan to start our retirement around Australia. Only planning medium off road, nothing radical. What is best, independent suspension or the old style springs. A salesperson said in...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Big rigs in Western Australia. (Preview) Caught on the dash cam recently. Cheers, Peter	Peter_n_Margaret	8	1618	06:24 AM Jul 5, 2024 by Dougwe
	Fibreglass Repairs (Preview) Brett Murray of South East Fibreglass is the king of fibreglass. A long history in the RV and marine industries, his skills are second to none!! Located in Caloundra. HIGHLY recommended South East Fibreglass.	Bas + Eve	2	1079	11:46 PM Jul 4, 2024 by Bas + Eve
	Jayco Swift electrics (Preview) Hi everybody, Well, we've been a month on the road and we're in Quobba WA and, for the first time, we're on an unpowered site. All should be good as we've got plenty of battery charge. But, alas, we have lights, radio, frig (on gas) but no power from the power points - can't think of anything that I haven't...	go west	2	787	10:32 PM Jul 2, 2024 by Keith P
	Going to live on the road (Preview) Any special list of things to take	BAILEY	8	1445	09:24 PM Jul 1, 2024 by the rocket
	Anyone with ISUZU NLS AWD experience? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all I have just purchased one of these small ISUZUs to mount a Beyond hardwall slide on camper and tow my large yacht sometimes doing both at once. I just wonder if anyone else has had experience with these particular vehicles that has tips or advice to share. My partner and I just drove the baby truck b...	Trailer Sailer	37	8283	10:20 PM Jun 30, 2024 by Trailer Sailer
	Parking for the Day in Canberra (Preview) Hi Folks, I'm hitting the road for work, calling in on a few customers. This means spending a full day in Canberra at a meeting and parking my van (LWB Sprinter) somewhere nearby if I can. I'll be in the area of the corner of Northbourne Ave and Rudd Street which I guess is Braddon? I thought about a Coles c...	RoboLB	17	2641	08:20 PM Jun 30, 2024 by jontee
	Winnebago Iluka (Preview) Hi All, Friend of mine is in the process of buying an Iluka. He has a spare carrying capacity of about 500kgs (ie above Tare of the vehicle) when the vehicle is listed as standard. The vehicles GVM is 4495KG which is the max you can have on a car licience. When he placed his order he asked for a 100ltr water t...	HandyWalter	8	1841	03:37 PM Jun 29, 2024 by HandyWalter
	Mercedes Sprinter Remapping? (Preview) Hi, would anyone have any experience with the Remapping of a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 416CDI? Thanks Brad, new member	Brad Fehring	11	2113	07:44 PM Jun 28, 2024 by BarneyBDB
	Best road (Preview) Which would be the best route? Moree to Mungindi to Nindigully . OR Moree to Goondiwindi to Nindigully. Im planning the route with my disabled hubby again. I have got to Moree and intended destination is Capella. I will appreciate any input please.	Griddy	2	1205	09:28 AM Jun 28, 2024 by bristte
	Travel memories (Preview) Looking at recording a daily travel blog . Would like some recommendations on what platform to use . Have used Word press previously but they have upgraded and not finding it very user friendly now . Also need to be able to add photos and be able to print onto a book. Any suggestions please.	Dhutime	3	1093	07:28 PM Jun 27, 2024 by Cuppa
	Communication in remote areas ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just asking opinions on what nomads are using when travelling in remote areas in case an emergency situation occurs. Ive got a PLB and an iPhone with Telstra for better coverage. Planning leaving on a 3-4 month trip mid July up thru inland NSW & QLD then across to NT then north to Darwin then back dow...	Ronzo	36	4736	06:39 PM Jun 26, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Here I go again P*SS Poor Customer service. (Preview) The advertisement regarding the electricity bonus, etc., tells you to ring your provider to see if and what you qualify for. So I rang Origin and was told that I was in a queue and my wait time was 39 minutes. This is a great example of the phone customer service that is at our fingertips. I have not got time...	JayDee	7	1171	11:06 AM Jun 26, 2024 by Meredith
	ITECH POWER STATIONS (Preview) ITECH POWER STATIONS - MY COOLMAN CAR FRIDGES I am curious to get some honest feedback on the itech range of power stations. I notice that from time to time the prices of these units fluctuates dramatically (according to their ads). I have heard some owners say that itech stuff is absolute crap and oth...	Pradokakadudavid	10	4258	10:18 AM Jun 26, 2024 by Pradokakadudavid
	Drivers Seat Cushion ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have over the last year started to get discomfort in my right leg while driving. "SCIATICA" the doc tells me. I get it while driving in either of our cars, and also while sitting in my (old) desk chair at home. Desk chair replaced recently and working well at present Most of our other padded chairs a...	elliemike	33	12608	11:52 PM Jun 23, 2024 by Dhutime
	Outdoor security (Preview) does anyone have outdoor portable security. Do not want to screw anything into caravan wall but wanting suggestions on portable unit that has wifi, and only records when motion is detected. Thanks rocket	the rocket	3	981	11:28 AM Jun 23, 2024 by the rocket
	Mobile caravan 12 volt electrician (Preview) I am seeking a 12-volt mobile caravan electrician to help me with a couple of 12-volt issues. Does anyone know of a person in the Logan City region of Brisbane who may be able to help? I have tried a couple of contacts via Mr google but to no avail. Even a caravan handyman with this knowledge would work. ...	JayDee	8	1158	08:08 AM Jun 23, 2024 by JayDee
	Mesh basket over the gas bottles in the drawbar (Preview) Has anyone seen or built/bought a mesh basket that could be fitted above the gas bottles, just an idea for light storage or fire wood ?	Brianvicki	3	1045	10:40 AM Jun 19, 2024 by Brianvicki
	Internet Banking ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I an looking into Internet Banking but i need to be sure about it. I have software that protects my web surfing,firewall,malware and a good browser. I am open to all pros/cons. Thank you.	ROAMIN	46	6109	04:56 PM Jun 18, 2024 by JayDee
	Weaco fridge (Preview) Hi All I have a weaco 50litre fridge, I need some advice regarding a back up battery. I have not got any room in car for a dual battery system and looking at a jump start 1900a unit. What can you suggest Regards Howpar	howpar	22	2150	07:43 PM Jun 16, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Best suspension for a caravan (Preview) New to this forum and will be posting a lot of questions to learn from everyone's experiences. Looking for our 1st caravan to start our retirement around Australia. Only planning medium off road, nothing radical. What is best, independent suspension or the old style springs. A salesperson said in...	Keggs1961	10	3152	01:22 PM Jun 16, 2024 by Possum3
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