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The Blackies · The Blackies

Paul & Orlean here, in our mid 70's; next 6 mths selling acreage property in Lockyer Valley Qld; going on the road permanently; decided on a 5th wheeler as our best option; not going off-road, but considering 4WD as tow vehicle to cover wet conditions. So, need advice on tow vehicle - looking at van...

Trackers · Trackers

Hi All. Can someone please tell me how to place an add in the classified section on the Grey Nomads Site. TIA

Bayside Bob · Bayside Bob

Hi all, I have re waterproofed my Camper trailer and used a product I purchased from BCF It is called COI Leisure AQUA Proof. The advise was to roll on and it would go on white and dry clear. well this has not been the case. I now have white bits everywhere. I think there may be too much on. Does anyone know how...

Custom 21 · Custom 21

Hi All, Just wondering do I need to drain water from hot water and other water tanks during log period of non use ( approx. 4 months ) ?

gitsho · gitsho

Has anybody got tips for cleaning out caravan tanks. Thank you in anticipaton.

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

A friend told me today that a friend of hers recently bought a Wacaco NanoPresso and loves the coffee so much that he has packed away his expresso machine at home and only uses this now. And it is lightweight (336 grams), so great for caravanning. Has anyone on this forum tried one of these? If so, what a...

miroku12g · miroku12g

The Sunshine Coast Regional Council are about to place a levy on all Council caravan parks on travelers with dogs ! $5.00 per day per dog, just another levy for absolutely nothing, Mudjimba park is one of a few, personally it will not affect me as I live only 2 K's from Mudjimba but i feel for the many many p...

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

We would be interested to know how other people have found the Jayco Starcraft Outback? We have had our caravan for 4.1/2 months and just completed a 4 months trip around Australia. We have found externally the van was excellent but internally we have been very disappointed with the quality of the c...

skins · skins

I've been told that most tyre rims on vans are not balanced, is this correct. Went & checked all four rims on my new van & yep - not balanced. Should they be? Does it make any difference if they are not balanced or it's nothing to worry about?

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

what did we do before diesel or gas heaters? Temps out west (NSW) in the minus!!!

dizy50 · dizy50

Could anyone recommend a good place to stay overnight between Melbourne and Lake Burrendong Dam. We have a 25 foot caravan and are self sufficient. Thanks Dizy

2trout · 2trout

Just picked up a Silverline (21') yesterday. I am hoping that somebody who has one could help me by explaining:- 1. How do I start the fridge? The power is on in the van and the fridge is on auto when I press the button. 2. How do I operate the gas heater. I can turn it on and the gas is flowing into the van but I do...

STEVO · STEVO

I am contemplating buying a new Sunseeker caravan, looking at the Desert Storm.Wondering if anyone can give me any good or not so good reviews on these vans and the Caloundra Dealership.Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Stevo.

Blueys 64 · Blueys 64

Hi there, folks. We are heading to Mitchell which is about six hundred ks west of Landsborough where we are at the moment. Near Beerwah and Steve Irwins Australia Zoo. We have been to Mitchell a couple of times but never from the Sunshine Coast. Have others travelled this way. It looks like we wou...

Wheeling Along · Wheeling Along

Hello everyone,I am looking to purchase a small caravan to be towed by my Citroen Berlingo van. I have had a towbar, 7 pin plug and an Anderson plug fitted to the car (brake controller yet to be fitted). My original plan was to buy an AVAN Sportliner and the towbar was put on to facilitate this, after adv...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I would like an honest opinion on Crusader caravans, and Traveller caravans.. Looking at getting a good Semi-Off-road model, but would like some feed back. Branchie

silverperch · silverperch

I'm travelling to Birdsville races in a 2 WD panel van. Any suggestions as to which way would be best for this vehicle. Maree on onto Birdsville Track or through Bourke to Birdsville Any feedback would be appreciated.

AlexB · AlexB

Hi As a new member I am asking for advice on purchasing a new van, my first in 40 years. I towed and lived in a 20' Viscount for a number of years, now looking forward to a much smaller van. What appeals to me is the 10 foot MG "Little Sports" as it suits the 2.5 litre pretend SUV that I have. As this will be a ne...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Up to 50 people could be entitled to compensation after bitumen on a recently resurfaced road in far north Queensland melted around car tyres, causing traffic chaos and damage to vehicles. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) was forced to close the Malanda Millaa Millaa Road near Tarza...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Want advice on operating a 5th wheeler (Preview) Paul & Orlean here, in our mid 70's; next 6 mths selling acreage property in Lockyer Valley Qld; going on the road permanently; decided on a 5th wheeler as our best option; not going off-road, but considering 4WD as tow vehicle to cover wet conditions. So, need advice on tow vehicle - looking at van...	The Blackies	13	1794	02:50 AM Jul 13, 2018 by Branchie
	Classifieds (Preview) Hi All. Can someone please tell me how to place an add in the classified section on the Grey Nomads Site. TIA	Trackers	2	1167	07:16 PM Jul 12, 2018 by Hetho
	Water proofing on a camper (Preview) Hi all, I have re waterproofed my Camper trailer and used a product I purchased from BCF It is called COI Leisure AQUA Proof. The advise was to roll on and it would go on white and dry clear. well this has not been the case. I now have white bits everywhere. I think there may be too much on. Does anyone know how...	Bayside Bob	5	2611	07:15 PM Jul 12, 2018 by PeterX
	Hot water and other tank draining (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering do I need to drain water from hot water and other water tanks during log period of non use ( approx. 4 months ) ?	Custom 21	9	880	05:44 PM Jul 12, 2018 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Cleaning caravan water tanks (Preview) Has anybody got tips for cleaning out caravan tanks. Thank you in anticipaton.	gitsho	11	3608	01:13 PM Jul 12, 2018 by rustydog
	Expresso Lovers - Any thoughts/reviews on the Wacaco NanoPresso? coffee expresso machine (Preview) A friend told me today that a friend of hers recently bought a Wacaco NanoPresso and loves the coffee so much that he has packed away his expresso machine at home and only uses this now. And it is lightweight (336 grams), so great for caravanning. Has anyone on this forum tried one of these? If so, what a...	rexboggs5	6	1620	11:13 AM Jul 12, 2018 by Santa
	Greedy Council (Preview) The Sunshine Coast Regional Council are about to place a levy on all Council caravan parks on travelers with dogs ! $5.00 per day per dog, just another levy for absolutely nothing, Mudjimba park is one of a few, personally it will not affect me as I live only 2 K's from Mudjimba but i feel for the many many p...	miroku12g	24	2043	10:19 PM Jul 11, 2018 by Bas + Eve
	Jayco Starcraft Outback (Preview) We would be interested to know how other people have found the Jayco Starcraft Outback? We have had our caravan for 4.1/2 months and just completed a 4 months trip around Australia. We have found externally the van was excellent but internally we have been very disappointed with the quality of the c...	Lilliputians	8	7817	08:53 PM Jul 11, 2018 by Bassman
	Are new caravan rims balanced? (Preview) I've been told that most tyre rims on vans are not balanced, is this correct. Went & checked all four rims on my new van & yep - not balanced. Should they be? Does it make any difference if they are not balanced or it's nothing to worry about?	skins	10	2227	05:47 PM Jul 11, 2018 by vince56
	Heaters (Preview) what did we do before diesel or gas heaters? Temps out west (NSW) in the minus!!!	Bas + Eve	5	1132	08:58 AM Jul 11, 2018 by Bill And Diann
	Melbourne to Lake Burrendong Dam (Preview) Could anyone recommend a good place to stay overnight between Melbourne and Lake Burrendong Dam. We have a 25 foot caravan and are self sufficient. Thanks Dizy	dizy50	2	781	11:58 PM Jul 10, 2018 by PeterD
	Jayco Silverline (Preview) Just picked up a Silverline (21') yesterday. I am hoping that somebody who has one could help me by explaining:- 1. How do I start the fridge? The power is on in the van and the fridge is on auto when I press the button. 2. How do I operate the gas heater. I can turn it on and the gas is flowing into the van but I do...	2trout	23	2924	05:36 PM Jul 10, 2018 by 2trout
	Advice Wanted. (Preview) I am contemplating buying a new Sunseeker caravan, looking at the Desert Storm.Wondering if anyone can give me any good or not so good reviews on these vans and the Caloundra Dealership.Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Stevo.	STEVO	1	876	03:21 PM Jul 10, 2018 by Possum3
	Sunshine Coast to Mitchell Qld. (Preview) Hi there, folks. We are heading to Mitchell which is about six hundred ks west of Landsborough where we are at the moment. Near Beerwah and Steve Irwins Australia Zoo. We have been to Mitchell a couple of times but never from the Sunshine Coast. Have others travelled this way. It looks like we wou...	Blueys 64	5	1707	03:15 PM Jul 10, 2018 by Dave1952
	Opinions wanted (Preview) Hello everyone,I am looking to purchase a small caravan to be towed by my Citroen Berlingo van. I have had a towbar, 7 pin plug and an Anderson plug fitted to the car (brake controller yet to be fitted). My original plan was to buy an AVAN Sportliner and the towbar was put on to facilitate this, after adv...	Wheeling Along	15	2005	02:15 PM Jul 10, 2018 by Wheeling Along
	Honest Opinio Required (Preview) Hi all, I would like an honest opinion on Crusader caravans, and Traveller caravans.. Looking at getting a good Semi-Off-road model, but would like some feed back. Branchie	Branchie	9	1960	05:27 AM Jul 10, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Driving conditions on Birdsville Track (Preview) I'm travelling to Birdsville races in a 2 WD panel van. Any suggestions as to which way would be best for this vehicle. Maree on onto Birdsville Track or through Bourke to Birdsville Any feedback would be appreciated.	silverperch	6	1300	12:34 AM Jul 10, 2018 by blaze
	MG Little Sports - recommendations? (Preview) Hi As a new member I am asking for advice on purchasing a new van, my first in 40 years. I towed and lived in a 20' Viscount for a number of years, now looking forward to a much smaller van. What appeals to me is the 10 foot MG "Little Sports" as it suits the 2.5 litre pretend SUV that I have. As this will be a ne...	AlexB	21	1742	12:14 PM Jul 9, 2018 by Bryan
	Melting bitumen leaves motorists 'sinking' into Queensland road, destroys tyres.... (Preview) Up to 50 people could be entitled to compensation after bitumen on a recently resurfaced road in far north Queensland melted around car tyres, causing traffic chaos and damage to vehicles. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) was forced to close the Malanda Millaa Millaa Road near Tarza...	kiwijims	11	1189	08:41 AM Jul 9, 2018 by brickies
	RECALL: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	485	08:30 AM Jul 9, 2018 by rockylizard
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