The Grey Nomads - General

Kmisurac · Kmisurac

Hi - looking for folks ideas/advise/pitfalls/ pros and cons on motorhoming with our (accidentally newely aquired but gorgeous) staffy pup) - she was not part of our MOTORHOMING plan however family circumstances has her as our new full time fur baby and we are still Keen to get on the road for extende...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I may have asked this a year or so ago but I can't find my post. So here is is (maybe again). I would like some advice on two-way radios (not sure if that is the correct name). For two reasons - I may well be walking away from the caravan or Land Cruiser to take some photos by myself, and it would be good to have a...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

My tow vehicle is a Land Cruiser 200 series. I was wondering what stuff the experienced nomads carry in the back of their tow vehicle, and if they have a particular way of packing it. I am mindful of the GVM and want to stay within this, so carrying some gear in the LC will help. Thanks for any sage advice y...

ledavidson · ledavidson

We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home. -- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM

N33224 · N33224

Anyone tried selling by Consignment through a dealer? I am considering doing this but concerned that it may not turn out well. Cash offer seems paltry, guaranteed return on Consignment deal a bit better but not great. I live in regional NSW and buyers will be scarce In my area. Reviews of dealers are...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Plenty of info out there for caravan covers but not specifically motorhome covers . Can anyone recommend a good one ? PLENTY ON LINE .. bit confusing . NEED SOME NOMAD FEED BACK ! thanks.

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has travelled recently on the route from the Hume Highway M31 northbound just after Dalby,NSW turning right onto the Illawarra Hwy A48 thru Sutton Forest, Mossvale, Robertson then via Jamboree Mountain Rd ( 9) thru Kingfern, Jamberoo into Kiama. The reason for this...

Mez · Mez

Hi , as anyone got a GPS Tomtom 620 and could tell me if we can get the outback map dirt roads . Thank you Mez

ronjons · ronjons

Hi everyone, As this caravanning is all new to us I thought it best to ask if anyone here has heard of Australia Wide Annexes. As I am already living in our van and caot drive anymore I cant get to anyone who does these annexes. A gentleman is coming past me tomorrow to measure us for What they call a Captain...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Has anyone had a rattly fiamma awning. Ive read you can fully extend them right out and that stops it but no... still rattles. Im in a campervan so can hear it when driving. Ive been working my way through all the rattles in the van and this is the last one. I bought some thin rubber from clark rubber to perha...

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all Anyone going Birdsville way in mid August 2018?? Ozzie Traveller & Ozzie Co-Pilot are heading across Qld aiming to pop into Birdsville in mid August - and be out of the place before the thousands of others arrive for the races on the 31st - 32nd of August (!) Anyone wanna do some friendly co...

keiron · keiron

Hi. I have just returned from a 3 week tour thru south-west Qld, Thargomindah, Quilpie etc, driving a Nissan Patrol 4.8 litre petrol engine, and towing a Jayco Starcraft Caravan. I monitor fuel usage out of interest, and to indicate when maintenance may be required. This trip my best result was 22.9 l...

The Expats · The Expats

This was dropped off waiting for a ride to it final resting place. Roll over some where near port Hedland. Told was behind a Jeep? was over taking when got the wobbles @90kph , all ok as Jeep stay upright. Looks newish as gal still bright. Sorry about the photo orientation -- Edited by The Expats on Satur...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Advise please We are heading over to the camping area at the Bungle Bungles in WA. Can any one advise if the water is drinkable ?

mjt57 · mjt57

Do parks charge separately for power on powered sites or is it included in the fee? If separate how is it metered and can you view it? Also, what are the tariffs? Just wondering how much it would cost if it's a stinking hot day or night and you want to run the van's A/C.

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I am about to enter Alice Springs, and its currently below freezing at night. I was wondering if sub zero temperatures have caused any issues with Motorhomes or Caravans, particularly when the water connected up directly to it. Looking forward to any comments from any of the Grey Nomads ... -- Edi...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have a single axle Windsor Genesis and was thinking of having a Powrtouch Caravan Mover installed. Most of my travels are done solo and it will (hopefully) remove the need to reverse a few metres and then get out to see how it is all going. Has anyone purchased one of these units and if so, what is the opin...

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Hi All, Great Forum, I enjoy reading it very helpful. We have recently purchased a second-hand van and the previous has taken the TV but left the folding arms attached. We have purchased a new TV and I am looking for the square mounting bracket that screws to the rear of the TV. It has a small bracket whic...

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Hi all, I have installed a 200 WT panel. I run 2 130 amp AGM batteries. Batteries are used for very little as I am at home. My issue is after being in sun for 3 days the 240 volt charger goes to Boost when turned back on. Should the panel do the job or will the charger always cut in. Thanks for any info. Bill

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	Travelling with pooch (Preview) Hi - looking for folks ideas/advise/pitfalls/ pros and cons on motorhoming with our (accidentally newely aquired but gorgeous) staffy pup) - she was not part of our MOTORHOMING plan however family circumstances has her as our new full time fur baby and we are still Keen to get on the road for extende...	Kmisurac	13	1169	08:35 AM Jul 19, 2018 by Branchie
	Two way radios two way radio (Preview) I may have asked this a year or so ago but I can't find my post. So here is is (maybe again). I would like some advice on two-way radios (not sure if that is the correct name). For two reasons - I may well be walking away from the caravan or Land Cruiser to take some photos by myself, and it would be good to have a...	rexboggs5	19	2341	11:14 PM Jul 18, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Storing stuff in the back of the tow vehicle (Preview) My tow vehicle is a Land Cruiser 200 series. I was wondering what stuff the experienced nomads carry in the back of their tow vehicle, and if they have a particular way of packing it. I am mindful of the GVM and want to stay within this, so carrying some gear in the LC will help. Thanks for any sage advice y...	rexboggs5	13	1812	06:38 PM Jul 18, 2018 by rexboggs5
	Long term stays in caravan parks (Preview) We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home. -- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM	ledavidson	12	2950	05:58 PM Jul 18, 2018 by wasn_me
	Selling Motorhome (Preview) Anyone tried selling by Consignment through a dealer? I am considering doing this but concerned that it may not turn out well. Cash offer seems paltry, guaranteed return on Consignment deal a bit better but not great. I live in regional NSW and buyers will be scarce In my area. Reviews of dealers are...	N33224	16	2466	03:15 PM Jul 18, 2018 by gerlin
	class c motorhome covers (Preview) Plenty of info out there for caravan covers but not specifically motorhome covers . Can anyone recommend a good one ? PLENTY ON LINE .. bit confusing . NEED SOME NOMAD FEED BACK ! thanks.	goldenyears	0	498	02:32 PM Jul 18, 2018 by goldenyears
	M31 HUME HIGHWAY TO KIAMA NSW COAST via A48 Illawarra Hwy (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has travelled recently on the route from the Hume Highway M31 northbound just after Dalby,NSW turning right onto the Illawarra Hwy A48 thru Sutton Forest, Mossvale, Robertson then via Jamboree Mountain Rd ( 9) thru Kingfern, Jamberoo into Kiama. The reason for this...	Liltacker	3	3284	11:56 AM Jul 18, 2018 by Long Weekend
	GPS Tomtom (Preview) Hi , as anyone got a GPS Tomtom 620 and could tell me if we can get the outback map dirt roads . Thank you Mez	Mez	1	602	09:26 AM Jul 18, 2018 by Possum3
	Anyone have n annexe made by Australian Wide Annexes or have any advice.? (Preview) Hi everyone, As this caravanning is all new to us I thought it best to ask if anyone here has heard of Australia Wide Annexes. As I am already living in our van and caot drive anymore I cant get to anyone who does these annexes. A gentleman is coming past me tomorrow to measure us for What they call a Captain...	ronjons	15	2747	06:48 PM Jul 17, 2018 by ronjons
	Surge in Chinese RV imports (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	21	2127	01:30 PM Jul 17, 2018 by Cupie
	Rattling Fiamma 45s awning (Preview) Has anyone had a rattly fiamma awning. Ive read you can fully extend them right out and that stops it but no... still rattles. Im in a campervan so can hear it when driving. Ive been working my way through all the rattles in the van and this is the last one. I bought some thin rubber from clark rubber to perha...	Linzeelou	3	1554	05:10 PM Jul 16, 2018 by Linzeelou
	Anyone going Birdsville way in mid August 2018? (Preview) G'day all Anyone going Birdsville way in mid August 2018?? Ozzie Traveller & Ozzie Co-Pilot are heading across Qld aiming to pop into Birdsville in mid August - and be out of the place before the thousands of others arrive for the races on the 31st - 32nd of August (!) Anyone wanna do some friendly co...	Ozzie_Traveller	1	653	04:49 PM Jul 16, 2018 by jjellfern
	Fuel Economy (Preview) Hi. I have just returned from a 3 week tour thru south-west Qld, Thargomindah, Quilpie etc, driving a Nissan Patrol 4.8 litre petrol engine, and towing a Jayco Starcraft Caravan. I monitor fuel usage out of interest, and to indicate when maintenance may be required. This trip my best result was 22.9 l...	keiron	10	2353	01:29 PM Jul 16, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dropped off (Preview) This was dropped off waiting for a ride to it final resting place. Roll over some where near port Hedland. Told was behind a Jeep? was over taking when got the wobbles @90kph , all ok as Jeep stay upright. Looks newish as gal still bright. Sorry about the photo orientation -- Edited by The Expats on Satur...	The Expats	6	1503	09:47 AM Jul 16, 2018 by iana
	Drinking water quality at the Bungle Bungle camping ground? (Preview) Advise please We are heading over to the camping area at the Bungle Bungles in WA. Can any one advise if the water is drinkable ?	Col Rennie	4	963	09:04 PM Jul 15, 2018 by Col Rennie
	Cost of Power in Caravan Parks (Preview) Do parks charge separately for power on powered sites or is it included in the fee? If separate how is it metered and can you view it? Also, what are the tariffs? Just wondering how much it would cost if it's a stinking hot day or night and you want to run the van's A/C.	mjt57	9	4534	09:59 AM Jul 15, 2018 by Geeco
	Freezing pipes (Preview) Hi, I am about to enter Alice Springs, and its currently below freezing at night. I was wondering if sub zero temperatures have caused any issues with Motorhomes or Caravans, particularly when the water connected up directly to it. Looking forward to any comments from any of the Grey Nomads ... -- Edi...	Splottboy	12	1858	09:35 AM Jul 15, 2018 by Splottboy
	Powrtouch Caravan Mover (Preview) I have a single axle Windsor Genesis and was thinking of having a Powrtouch Caravan Mover installed. Most of my travels are done solo and it will (hopefully) remove the need to reverse a few metres and then get out to see how it is all going. Has anyone purchased one of these units and if so, what is the opin...	DMaxer	3	1535	06:31 AM Jul 15, 2018 by KountryLite
	TV Bracket (Preview) Hi All, Great Forum, I enjoy reading it very helpful. We have recently purchased a second-hand van and the previous has taken the TV but left the folding arms attached. We have purchased a new TV and I am looking for the square mounting bracket that screws to the rear of the TV. It has a small bracket whic...	Bill And Diann	9	1047	11:39 PM Jul 14, 2018 by PeterD
	Solar output Query (Preview) Hi all, I have installed a 200 WT panel. I run 2 130 amp AGM batteries. Batteries are used for very little as I am at home. My issue is after being in sun for 3 days the 240 volt charger goes to Boost when turned back on. Should the panel do the job or will the charger always cut in. Thanks for any info. Bill	Bill And Diann	4	821	08:12 PM Jul 14, 2018 by kesa32
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