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vince56 · 2558

Hello Seeking some information please. We have travelled today for about 4 hours - say 200ks. Stopped at Coonalpyn in SA checked the tyres on the van and found one of the back tyres and hub were very hot, the other three are fine. Any advice as to what could be causing this? After stopping for 30 min...

wilkopj · wilkopj

Just wanting some thoughts on anyone's experience with leaving their caravan at the Windorah unmanned caravan park ? We are thinking of leaving our van there for a couple of nights in August while we head out to Birdsville and stay at the pub. How secure it will be is our concern ? Thanks in advance for an...

glenn · glenn

Hi i have brought a motorhome which has been parked on the coast. I am trying to get water stains of windows, have tried CLR/vinegar/bicarb/toothpaste Too no avail any suggestions would appreciate Thanks Glenn

Bunkerbob · Bunkerbob

We have a 9500 (I think) model Dometic Awning with a complete annexe setup. The problem is that, I think it is called the annexe rafter, does not clamp tightly onto the roof and even a light wind pulls the roof from the rafter leaving a flapping hole. Is there an easy fix or could the problem be the aluminiu...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

prity simple question, can I place an AGM battery under the bonnet of my DMAX in a duel battery system? some say yes/ some say no due to the heat. thanks.

GypsyLynda · GypsyLynda

Me again!! I have been good awhile! But the batteries wont hold their charge... bought the uBeaut CTek charger and let that do its automatic thing right up to Rejuvinate! But by morning at the next FC my Drifter shows 10.5volts and flashing low battery at me! I start the engine! (Yes I have a Jayco FD 20 on...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/kuranda-range-section-of-kennedy-highway-blocked-this-afternoon/news-story/ed203abb4c72542a1d285086490bfddd

moss27 · moss27

Hi All, I have recently purchased a 2016 Jayco Expanda and I am looking at the best transport options.... The van is currently in Sydney, but can be transported to Brisbane prior to handover. I am looking at the best, safest and cheapest option to transport to Darwin. Does anyone have any recommended c...

Land Wanderer · Land Wanderer

Hi every one, We are new here. Would like to know if any one has been to Wreck Rock NP north of Rules Beach. Just a few questions? How is the road in from the south? We know there is only 14 sites, toilets, cold showers, bore water. Any info would be appreciated Cheers

JayDee · JayDee

OK, I will sit back and cop the barbs re DOGS when travelling. I understand to some sort of degree when it comes to solo travellers. Folks complain about noise from Gennies, I on the other hand about DOGS. Jay&Dee

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, Hope everyone well, safe and warm. Just asking has anyone travelled the A32-B84 listed below recently as we are looking at having to come from Wellington NSW across the Great Divide to Newcastle. Hopefully without to many devils elbows and travelling on the wrong side of road on very tight roa...

Country · Country

Gday Team,I am new to the forum and about to get organised with a slide on camper on a Hilux DualCab.I am looking to the Trayon Dual Standard with a few extra's.Has anyone got any clues for me?There will only be 2 of us travelling and we are upgrading from swags.I will be upgrading the suspension and the fr...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

Hello Nomads I am looking to purchase a first aid kit for my caravan. Any recommendations - either one available for purchase, or a list of what should go into it? Thanks Rex

Drought Breaker 2 · Drought Breaker 2

Hi gn's can anyone helpful person tell me are the roads Windooran, Bedourie and Boulia all sealed all the way to Mt Isa, have an old map so I don't know if those 3 townships are sealed roads. Thanks for your help

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, Can anyone suggest a good route to bypass Brisbane in our Motorhome. I dont mind if it means there is an overnight [or even 2] stop somewhere halfway behind a pub, rest stop or Caravan Park. I just want to avoid as many roads around Brisbane as possible ??

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day Gentlemen. If this has made you think please see health and wellbeing. Cheers.

brickies · brickies

Knowning what we know now I would be thinking twice before going to these places .

dazz49 · dazz49

There are a lot of generator knockers about the place but there comes a time when a generator will save your bacon and wallet. At Murchison settlement two days ago the alternator in our cruiser decides toss in the towel. Over 400 ks to mechanical help. With a bit of ingenuity we used our Honda generator a...

redx2 · redx2

Hi Grey Nomads, I'm just after some info from your members. Looking at vans is just mind boggling.Our budget is around $40,000. About a 20ft van. My husband who is nearly 70 starts his 48wks of lsl from work on 2/07/18. We are looking to buy a second hand caravan. We have a Ford Ranger XLT to tow with. We wil...

Travelling Oma · Travelling Oma

I am taking the next step up in my car travels, and want to invest in a 120w solar blanket, so I can run a small 35 litre fridge/ freezer, on my car trips. I currently use an esky, but would like to run a fridge when I pull up overnight. Generally I would run it off the cigarette lighter but then would need the po...

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	Tyres (Preview) Hello Seeking some information please. We have travelled today for about 4 hours - say 200ks. Stopped at Coonalpyn in SA checked the tyres on the van and found one of the back tyres and hub were very hot, the other three are fine. Any advice as to what could be causing this? After stopping for 30 min...	2558	8	1285	08:15 AM Jul 7, 2018 by vince56
	Unmanned caravan park (Preview) Just wanting some thoughts on anyone's experience with leaving their caravan at the Windorah unmanned caravan park ? We are thinking of leaving our van there for a couple of nights in August while we head out to Birdsville and stay at the pub. How secure it will be is our concern ? Thanks in advance for an...	wilkopj	6	1499	07:52 AM Jul 7, 2018 by wilkopj
	cleaning windows (Preview) Hi i have brought a motorhome which has been parked on the coast. I am trying to get water stains of windows, have tried CLR/vinegar/bicarb/toothpaste Too no avail any suggestions would appreciate Thanks Glenn	glenn	14	2182	07:10 AM Jul 7, 2018 by glenn
	Dometic Awning (Preview) We have a 9500 (I think) model Dometic Awning with a complete annexe setup. The problem is that, I think it is called the annexe rafter, does not clamp tightly onto the roof and even a light wind pulls the roof from the rafter leaving a flapping hole. Is there an easy fix or could the problem be the aluminiu...	Bunkerbob	8	1970	08:06 PM Jul 6, 2018 by Free to Fly
	AGM batteries (Preview) prity simple question, can I place an AGM battery under the bonnet of my DMAX in a duel battery system? some say yes/ some say no due to the heat. thanks.	Juggenaut	14	1569	12:08 PM Jul 6, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Batteries (Preview) Me again!! I have been good awhile! But the batteries wont hold their charge... bought the uBeaut CTek charger and let that do its automatic thing right up to Rejuvinate! But by morning at the next FC my Drifter shows 10.5volts and flashing low battery at me! I start the engine! (Yes I have a Jayco FD 20 on...	GypsyLynda	12	2305	09:02 AM Jul 6, 2018 by Jaahn
	Another QLD Caravan Crash (Preview) https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/kuranda-range-section-of-kennedy-highway-blocked-this-afternoon/news-story/ed203abb4c72542a1d285086490bfddd	Desert Dweller	22	1940	08:54 AM Jul 6, 2018 by SouthernComfort
	Jayco Expanda Interstate Relocation (Preview) Hi All, I have recently purchased a 2016 Jayco Expanda and I am looking at the best transport options.... The van is currently in Sydney, but can be transported to Brisbane prior to handover. I am looking at the best, safest and cheapest option to transport to Darwin. Does anyone have any recommended c...	moss27	9	1282	05:32 AM Jul 6, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Wreck Rock Qld (Preview) Hi every one, We are new here. Would like to know if any one has been to Wreck Rock NP north of Rules Beach. Just a few questions? How is the road in from the south? We know there is only 14 sites, toilets, cold showers, bore water. Any info would be appreciated Cheers	Land Wanderer	1	655	03:14 PM Jul 5, 2018 by jade46
	dog.....Why do couples travel with a dog or two. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) OK, I will sit back and cop the barbs re DOGS when travelling. I understand to some sort of degree when it comes to solo travellers. Folks complain about noise from Gennies, I on the other hand about DOGS. Jay&Dee	JayDee	34	1918	04:43 PM Jul 4, 2018 by the rocket
	GOLDEN HWY A32-Wellington -B84- Cassilis-Merriwa- JerryPlains-Mt Thorley- Newcastle (Preview) Hi All, Hope everyone well, safe and warm. Just asking has anyone travelled the A32-B84 listed below recently as we are looking at having to come from Wellington NSW across the Great Divide to Newcastle. Hopefully without to many devils elbows and travelling on the wrong side of road on very tight roa...	Liltacker	5	1273	11:33 AM Jul 4, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Clues for Slideon purchase (Preview) Gday Team,I am new to the forum and about to get organised with a slide on camper on a Hilux DualCab.I am looking to the Trayon Dual Standard with a few extra's.Has anyone got any clues for me?There will only be 2 of us travelling and we are upgrading from swags.I will be upgrading the suspension and the fr...	Country	6	938	05:50 PM Jul 3, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	First aid kit (Preview) Hello Nomads I am looking to purchase a first aid kit for my caravan. Any recommendations - either one available for purchase, or a list of what should go into it? Thanks Rex	rexboggs5	12	1126	02:59 PM Jul 3, 2018 by rexboggs5
	Sealed Roads (Preview) Hi gn's can anyone helpful person tell me are the roads Windooran, Bedourie and Boulia all sealed all the way to Mt Isa, have an old map so I don't know if those 3 townships are sealed roads. Thanks for your help	Drought Breaker 2	3	2905	12:50 PM Jul 3, 2018 by jontee
	Ballina to Noosa bypassing Brisbane (Preview) Hi, Can anyone suggest a good route to bypass Brisbane in our Motorhome. I dont mind if it means there is an overnight [or even 2] stop somewhere halfway behind a pub, rest stop or Caravan Park. I just want to avoid as many roads around Brisbane as possible ??	Splottboy	12	2066	09:06 AM Jul 3, 2018 by Dave1952
	The dreaded finger. (Preview) G'day Gentlemen. If this has made you think please see health and wellbeing. Cheers.	ballast2	20	2237	09:01 AM Jul 3, 2018 by drtooheys
	Dreamworld Gold Coast (Preview) Knowning what we know now I would be thinking twice before going to these places .	brickies	18	1145	12:28 PM Jul 2, 2018 by hako
	Alternator failure (Preview) There are a lot of generator knockers about the place but there comes a time when a generator will save your bacon and wallet. At Murchison settlement two days ago the alternator in our cruiser decides toss in the towel. Over 400 ks to mechanical help. With a bit of ingenuity we used our Honda generator a...	dazz49	4	1060	12:10 PM Jul 2, 2018 by Bulariver
	Looking for advice. (Preview) Hi Grey Nomads, I'm just after some info from your members. Looking at vans is just mind boggling.Our budget is around $40,000. About a 20ft van. My husband who is nearly 70 starts his 48wks of lsl from work on 2/07/18. We are looking to buy a second hand caravan. We have a Ford Ranger XLT to tow with. We wil...	redx2	21	1216	12:03 PM Jul 2, 2018 by Bulariver
	Solar Power and Battery Capacity (Preview) I am taking the next step up in my car travels, and want to invest in a 120w solar blanket, so I can run a small 35 litre fridge/ freezer, on my car trips. I currently use an esky, but would like to run a fridge when I pull up overnight. Generally I would run it off the cigarette lighter but then would need the po...	Travelling Oma	10	1732	10:33 AM Jul 2, 2018 by Mike Harding
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