The Grey Nomads - General

shnapper20 · shnapper20

hi, im limited to where I can store my van. I currently own a swan outback which i park to the side of my drive using a pulley and trolley system. The limitaion is the width. At a squeeze the widest I can go is 2300mm . Most sites lack this bit of info and ask for all your details to send a brochure and even then yo...

Mez · Mez

we are starting our Grey Nomads life now that we are both retired and would consider house sitting to reduce the cost of accomodation , I would like to hear from people who are house sitters , what organisation are they using ? and the pro and con of house sitting. Is it difficult to find house sitting with...

OldiesCandD · OldiesCandD

Aerial is loose on top of van. Wobbles from roof mount. Any suggestions how to fix please. Being female Im not sure where to look for maybe screws missing

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, as per a previous post where I asked everyone how I was going to fit a fridge out the door that was too large, I decided to tackle the job head on and find out for myself. I might preface this by saying I know there are varying opinions on the different types of fridges and some quite strong opinions...

Quassie · Quassie

I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I bought new. Not long after getting the vehicle I noticed the maps were not current , I have patiently waited 4 years for new updates which I've now been told where released in August 2018. I asked my jeep supplier if they were going to do the upgrade at their cost (Ha...

Jimmy Kwaka · Jimmy Kwaka

Unavoidable. You want your car and van in the Apple Isle, you have to get them and yourselves onboard one of the two big red boats. Having just returned, I have a few observations on the whole experience. We chose to do a day crossing both ways. Being able to see the waves and the occasional passing ship wa...

Waz and Vick · Waz and Vick

Hi All. We're new to the Grey Nomads forum, so thanks for having us. We are looking at replacing our current van for an ensuite semi off-road van, without the cafe seat/dinette, but with recliner chairs. We would like a late model in good condition, or will go new if we have to. Our tow vehicle is a 2018...

Cupie · Cupie

https://mr4x4.com.au/world-water-day-camping-edition/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm...

Toeknee and Cheza · Toeknee and Cheza

hi fellow travellers just some advise please need a place to stay overnite on the way home from Alice some say Mala is good some say bad its just an overnite stay 2nd we r 2 nites in cooperpedy best park please ? thank you not till July but need to book

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

We are currently planning a trip immediately after Easter basically from Newcastle out through western NSW, into South Australla and hopefully down as far as Kangaroo Island before coming back home along the Murray. I would like to leave the van somewhere on the mainland for 3 or 4 days and take the ca...

BIGWESTY · BIGWESTY

Hi all, has anyone got any info on the above mentioned trip, road conditions etc would be greatly appreciated, just the 4 of us in an suv this trip. thanks in advance, Neal.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Planning on touring Tasmania late December and January. What would you suggest about needing to book power van sites ? owing to summer holiday period or can you just roll up and get a site. Are there many van parks with ensuites?

mezza56 · mezza56

last year I decided to join the ranks of the grey water warriors and fitted a 110 litre grey water tank on our van , simplest and most logical spot was at the rear fwd of the ensuite , where most are located due to plumbing on rear ensuites . We have used it a few times but only for a couple of nights. We hadnt em...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all need a bit of advice .. have a slight yellowing on the edges of my rv .. gelcoat surface that needs some work done with a good cutting compound ..the yellowing is very minor ... but I notice it !!! Has anyone had the same issue ? maguires cutting compound no 40 has been recommended has anyone used th...

Arty Tart and old Fart · Arty Tart and old Fart

We need a new jockey wheel and are considering replacing it with a jack, since you never move a 20' van by hand anyway :) Any suggestions pros and cons appreciated

dogbox · dogbox

just heard a flash that avan in Pakenham vic was having some issues

Jetta7 · Jetta7

just read the Grey Nomads newsletter and found that Dougwe had injured himself while exiting the van one evening . Wishing you well Dougwe and hope that you can mend and return to having less pain and more joy! While I have never met you I always appreciate your caring and positive attitude. as you say st...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

I just replaced the anode in our Suburban HWS. Just as a matter of interest I then consulted Oracle Google about the effects of magnesium on humans. Interestingly, magnesium turns out to be an essential element for human health, but only in SMALL doses. In LARGE doses it has a detrimental effect on hea...

gandk · gandk

Hi wondering if anyone has driven north from the Pacific Hwy on Back rd to Wauchope.

2020freedom · 2020freedom

hello im a new member intending to go on a long trip next year. I am buying a small caravan and the jaco swift is the right size for my wife and myself. i was wondering if anyone has experiences with swift and how it performs in bad weather. Raymond

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	van advice (Preview) hi, im limited to where I can store my van. I currently own a swan outback which i park to the side of my drive using a pulley and trolley system. The limitaion is the width. At a squeeze the widest I can go is 2300mm . Most sites lack this bit of info and ask for all your details to send a brochure and even then yo...	shnapper20	8	2299	01:17 PM Mar 27, 2019 by msg
	House sittingHow (Preview) we are starting our Grey Nomads life now that we are both retired and would consider house sitting to reduce the cost of accomodation , I would like to hear from people who are house sitters , what organisation are they using ? and the pro and con of house sitting. Is it difficult to find house sitting with...	Mez	4	2006	10:49 AM Mar 27, 2019 by Mez
	Aerial (Preview) Aerial is loose on top of van. Wobbles from roof mount. Any suggestions how to fix please. Being female Im not sure where to look for maybe screws missing	OldiesCandD	2	1065	10:12 AM Mar 27, 2019 by OldiesCandD
	Swapping my 3way fridge for a compressor (video included ) (Preview) Hi all, as per a previous post where I asked everyone how I was going to fit a fridge out the door that was too large, I decided to tackle the job head on and find out for myself. I might preface this by saying I know there are varying opinions on the different types of fridges and some quite strong opinions...	denmonkey	4	1322	10:02 AM Mar 27, 2019 by denmonkey
	On Board GPS for jeep (Preview) I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I bought new. Not long after getting the vehicle I noticed the maps were not current , I have patiently waited 4 years for new updates which I've now been told where released in August 2018. I asked my jeep supplier if they were going to do the upgrade at their cost (Ha...	Quassie	11	1059	06:26 AM Mar 27, 2019 by dorian
	Tasmanian Ferry (Preview) Unavoidable. You want your car and van in the Apple Isle, you have to get them and yourselves onboard one of the two big red boats. Having just returned, I have a few observations on the whole experience. We chose to do a day crossing both ways. Being able to see the waves and the occasional passing ship wa...	Jimmy Kwaka	24	2412	09:58 PM Mar 26, 2019 by Chris61
	Looking for the best van option with recliners (Preview) Hi All. We're new to the Grey Nomads forum, so thanks for having us. We are looking at replacing our current van for an ensuite semi off-road van, without the cafe seat/dinette, but with recliner chairs. We would like a late model in good condition, or will go new if we have to. Our tow vehicle is a 2018...	Waz and Vick	9	2268	02:58 PM Mar 26, 2019 by Radar
	Drinking Water Tips (Preview) https://mr4x4.com.au/world-water-day-camping-edition/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm...	Cupie	4	1796	02:29 AM Mar 26, 2019 by Tony Bev
	coming home from alice (Preview) hi fellow travellers just some advise please need a place to stay overnite on the way home from Alice some say Mala is good some say bad its just an overnite stay 2nd we r 2 nites in cooperpedy best park please ? thank you not till July but need to book	Toeknee and Cheza	6	1435	04:19 PM Mar 25, 2019 by Santa
	Kangaroo Island Trip (Preview) We are currently planning a trip immediately after Easter basically from Newcastle out through western NSW, into South Australla and hopefully down as far as Kangaroo Island before coming back home along the Murray. I would like to leave the van somewhere on the mainland for 3 or 4 days and take the ca...	The Belmont Bear	6	1568	11:13 AM Mar 25, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	beechworth to cooma trip (Preview) Hi all, has anyone got any info on the above mentioned trip, road conditions etc would be greatly appreciated, just the 4 of us in an suv this trip. thanks in advance, Neal.	BIGWESTY	7	2792	02:29 AM Mar 25, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan Parks in Tasmania (Preview) Planning on touring Tasmania late December and January. What would you suggest about needing to book power van sites ? owing to summer holiday period or can you just roll up and get a site. Are there many van parks with ensuites?	jeepnudger	10	1340	03:56 PM Mar 24, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	Pendulum effect (Preview) last year I decided to join the ranks of the grey water warriors and fitted a 110 litre grey water tank on our van , simplest and most logical spot was at the rear fwd of the ensuite , where most are located due to plumbing on rear ensuites . We have used it a few times but only for a couple of nights. We hadnt em...	mezza56	9	1772	12:17 PM Mar 24, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	gel coat yellowing (Preview) Hi all need a bit of advice .. have a slight yellowing on the edges of my rv .. gelcoat surface that needs some work done with a good cutting compound ..the yellowing is very minor ... but I notice it !!! Has anyone had the same issue ? maguires cutting compound no 40 has been recommended has anyone used th...	goldenyears	3	1283	11:21 AM Mar 24, 2019 by vince56
	Jockey wheel vs jack (Preview) We need a new jockey wheel and are considering replacing it with a jack, since you never move a 20' van by hand anyway :) Any suggestions pros and cons appreciated	Arty Tart and old Fart	10	2921	02:51 PM Mar 23, 2019 by PeterD
	AVAN what is happening (Preview) just heard a flash that avan in Pakenham vic was having some issues	dogbox	13	2023	05:29 PM Mar 22, 2019 by Bryan
	Dougwe -get better ( 1 2 ) (Preview) just read the Grey Nomads newsletter and found that Dougwe had injured himself while exiting the van one evening . Wishing you well Dougwe and hope that you can mend and return to having less pain and more joy! While I have never met you I always appreciate your caring and positive attitude. as you say st...	Jetta7	33	2528	06:22 PM Mar 21, 2019 by biggles2
	Magnesium Anodes - Health Aspects (Preview) I just replaced the anode in our Suburban HWS. Just as a matter of interest I then consulted Oracle Google about the effects of magnesium on humans. Interestingly, magnesium turns out to be an essential element for human health, but only in SMALL doses. In LARGE doses it has a detrimental effect on hea...	Long Weekend	7	1225	03:54 PM Mar 21, 2019 by patrol03
	BAGO ROAD FOR CARAVANS (Preview) Hi wondering if anyone has driven north from the Pacific Hwy on Back rd to Wauchope.	gandk	1	823	03:49 PM Mar 21, 2019 by patrol03
	Jayco swift (Preview) hello im a new member intending to go on a long trip next year. I am buying a small caravan and the jaco swift is the right size for my wife and myself. i was wondering if anyone has experiences with swift and how it performs in bad weather. Raymond	2020freedom	15	6252	09:00 AM Mar 21, 2019 by Ron-D
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