The Grey Nomads - General

Leither · Leither

Due to circumstances beyond our control we need to return to the Sunshine Coast from Geraldton, as we don't want to go North and then across and would like to try and avoid Perth and Adelaide as much as possible, does anyone know of a quicker/or better route (we are thinking we may have to cross the Nullab...

Gazza55 · Gazza55

Hi All, Been on the road now for 7 weeks. I have notice the there are some King & Queens that have no concideration for fellow travellers. They set up in 24 hr rest areas and claim it as there own quite often taklng a space the should be used by another traveller e.g annex out chairs out sipping wine. Thi...

mezza56 · mezza56

I have had a few hrs to burn this morning and have been reading a choice article on lemon vans and then reading rogues gallery , it seems that the dog is chasing its tale . The poor buggers that have bought a "lemon" seem to have virtually no chance of getting money back or their vans fixed . Its entirely up to...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, we will be travelling down from Darwin eventually to Noosa and Ballina on our big Lap. We have already visited a number of National Parks in WA [Cape Range, Karijini, Bungle Bungles], and are wondering if we should visit Litchfield or Kakadu National Park, or both ? We definitely will go to Bachelo...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I will be in Darwin soon, and am thinking of taking a day trip to the Tiwi Islands on the Sealink Ferry. Has anyone done it, and would it be worth staying a night.

Perry · Perry

Hi All, I have just bought a new Cruiser ( Sahara ) and find it very bouncy towing the van, I have put Air Bags in it and when the van is on they are at 30 PSI, 5 PSI with no van. The van is a 22 ' Traveller and I feel it is well balanced when being towed, the local ARB store has recommended OLD MAN EMU suspension , I do...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I am a big fan of the BOM, I use their forecasts a lot and often rely upon them for my welfare when I'm in remote locations. To my considerably surprise the Melbourne weather forecast text was much longer than usual this morning; upon reading it became apparent it was rather more than a forecast ie: ---- h...

Coolrunning2009 · Coolrunning2009

hi all can anyone share their experiences with Active Caravans? > Quality? > warranty? > after purchase support & service network> > Any other thoughts Looking to buy a new or second hand van and active has popped up so want to know how good they are before going ahead cheers k...

the rocket · the rocket

i am confused. Gvm over 4.5 tonne at chinderah nsw. That would be nearly all cars with caravans. So, r they saying we all need to pull in? If thats the case, the place would b clogged up. or if signage says over 4.5 tonne pull in, does that mean us towing caravans.

mezza56 · mezza56

Was going to fit a McHitch on our van but from information on here and elsewhere they had some issues disengaging when pressure was on the hitch , I have been looking at the Hitch Ezy and it looks a better unit and a bit pricier , anyone on here retro fitted a hitch ezy on their van or got one on a new van purcha...

Splottboy · Splottboy

We are going to Darwin for a few days in our Motorhome in a few days time. Can anyone recommend a Caravan Park near to the centre. I think its easy to get around Darwin, and beiieve they have good buses going into the centre.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... The newspaper article of this incident was posted a few days ago. I just came across this video of the incident - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaK6It5WEk The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday - "This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the B...

KazKen · KazKen

Looking at fitting tyre pressure monitors to my van and car. What is your opinion and recommendations. Thankyou in advance.

RustyD · RustyD

More on the Siloswww.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-30/thallon-residents-move-back-from-brink-with-big-tourism-plans/8756158

llochris · llochris

Has anybody heard of a person being fined for driving unregistered/registered vehicle because they had a NSW licence and was driving WA registered vehicle and towing a Victorian caravan which both had 11 month rego still on them. This person is an itinerate traveller. This happened in NSW.

iana · iana

Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw to collect wood for a camp fire, do I just use an axe?, do people really do this, or is it just something that people just talk about. The other half has got it into her head we should buy a chainsaw. I have just sold my petrol driven c...

Bill-01 · Bill-01

Hi All Just starting out getting a caravan I have a November plated 2011 VW Touareg v6 180 kw looking at getting our first van one we are looking at getting is 20ft6 with a ATM 3300kg would the Touareg be suitable, and is it legal to fit a non genuine tow bar as I am looking at swapping out the tow bar a...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Reacquainted myself with the original color of the van this weekend. What a surprise. Got some down time at the moment so washed the tug and van. Took off a couple of inches of caked on mud in places. Looks like new. Will make a start on the insides tomorrow. After that, will relax and contemplate what dir...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here cheers - John

laurieoz · laurieoz

My daughter picked up her new caravan from the dealer today. I asked for gas certificate - got it Asked for 230 volt compliance certificate and was told they never give one Is this correct? Laurie

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Geraldton to Sunshine Coast (Preview) Due to circumstances beyond our control we need to return to the Sunshine Coast from Geraldton, as we don't want to go North and then across and would like to try and avoid Perth and Adelaide as much as possible, does anyone know of a quicker/or better route (we are thinking we may have to cross the Nullab...	Leither	6	809	01:39 PM Jun 29, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Rest area does and dont's (Preview) Hi All, Been on the road now for 7 weeks. I have notice the there are some King & Queens that have no concideration for fellow travellers. They set up in 24 hr rest areas and claim it as there own quite often taklng a space the should be used by another traveller e.g annex out chairs out sipping wine. Thi...	Gazza55	15	1636	01:21 PM Jun 29, 2018 by Tony Bev
	couple of suggestions any thought (Preview) I have had a few hrs to burn this morning and have been reading a choice article on lemon vans and then reading rogues gallery , it seems that the dog is chasing its tale . The poor buggers that have bought a "lemon" seem to have virtually no chance of getting money back or their vans fixed . Its entirely up to...	mezza56	8	1070	08:18 AM Jun 29, 2018 by JayDee
	Litchfield and Kakadu (Preview) Hi, we will be travelling down from Darwin eventually to Noosa and Ballina on our big Lap. We have already visited a number of National Parks in WA [Cape Range, Karijini, Bungle Bungles], and are wondering if we should visit Litchfield or Kakadu National Park, or both ? We definitely will go to Bachelo...	Splottboy	17	1445	07:23 AM Jun 29, 2018 by brickies
	Tiwi Islands (Preview) Hi, I will be in Darwin soon, and am thinking of taking a day trip to the Tiwi Islands on the Sealink Ferry. Has anyone done it, and would it be worth staying a night.	Splottboy	2	596	08:55 PM Jun 28, 2018 by Cupie
	Landcruiser suspension (Preview) Hi All, I have just bought a new Cruiser ( Sahara ) and find it very bouncy towing the van, I have put Air Bags in it and when the van is on they are at 30 PSI, 5 PSI with no van. The van is a 22 ' Traveller and I feel it is well balanced when being towed, the local ARB store has recommended OLD MAN EMU suspension , I do...	Perry	15	2495	08:40 PM Jun 28, 2018 by yobarr
	Support the Bureau of Meteorology staff (Preview) I am a big fan of the BOM, I use their forecasts a lot and often rely upon them for my welfare when I'm in remote locations. To my considerably surprise the Melbourne weather forecast text was much longer than usual this morning; upon reading it became apparent it was rather more than a forecast ie: ---- h...	Mike Harding	6	878	02:08 PM Jun 28, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Active Caravans active caravan product review quality after sales support (Preview) hi all can anyone share their experiences with Active Caravans? > Quality? > warranty? > after purchase support & service network> > Any other thoughts Looking to buy a new or second hand van and active has popped up so want to know how good they are before going ahead cheers k...	Coolrunning2009	3	2488	06:43 AM Jun 28, 2018 by montie
	Nomad news, motorhomer fined (Preview) i am confused. Gvm over 4.5 tonne at chinderah nsw. That would be nearly all cars with caravans. So, r they saying we all need to pull in? If thats the case, the place would b clogged up. or if signage says over 4.5 tonne pull in, does that mean us towing caravans.	the rocket	8	1139	09:33 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hitch Ezy (Preview) Was going to fit a McHitch on our van but from information on here and elsewhere they had some issues disengaging when pressure was on the hitch , I have been looking at the Hitch Ezy and it looks a better unit and a bit pricier , anyone on here retro fitted a hitch ezy on their van or got one on a new van purcha...	mezza56	12	3086	07:30 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Greg 1
	Darwin (Preview) We are going to Darwin for a few days in our Motorhome in a few days time. Can anyone recommend a Caravan Park near to the centre. I think its easy to get around Darwin, and beiieve they have good buses going into the centre.	Splottboy	4	839	06:43 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Steve794
	Caravan Rollover (Preview) Gday... The newspaper article of this incident was posted a few days ago. I just came across this video of the incident - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaK6It5WEk The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday - "This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the B...	rockylizard	9	1765	03:22 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Dave1952
	Tyre monitors (Preview) Looking at fitting tyre pressure monitors to my van and car. What is your opinion and recommendations. Thankyou in advance.	KazKen	9	1116	10:00 AM Jun 27, 2018 by dogbox
	Thallon Silos on ABC Rural (Preview) More on the Siloswww.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-30/thallon-residents-move-back-from-brink-with-big-tourism-plans/8756158	RustyD	7	1309	10:00 AM Jun 27, 2018 by PeterD
	About Rego (Preview) Has anybody heard of a person being fined for driving unregistered/registered vehicle because they had a NSW licence and was driving WA registered vehicle and towing a Victorian caravan which both had 11 month rego still on them. This person is an itinerate traveller. This happened in NSW.	llochris	24	2260	04:19 PM Jun 26, 2018 by Jaahn
	Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw to collect wood for a camp fire, do I just use an axe?, do people really do this, or is it just something that people just talk about. The other half has got it into her head we should buy a chainsaw. I have just sold my petrol driven c...	iana	33	5553	03:59 PM Jun 26, 2018 by Plain Truth
	suitable tow vehicle and tow bar (Preview) Hi All Just starting out getting a caravan I have a November plated 2011 VW Touareg v6 180 kw looking at getting our first van one we are looking at getting is 20ft6 with a ATM 3300kg would the Touareg be suitable, and is it legal to fit a non genuine tow bar as I am looking at swapping out the tow bar a...	Bill-01	7	1458	09:14 AM Jun 26, 2018 by iana
	Van Changed Color (Preview) Reacquainted myself with the original color of the van this weekend. What a surprise. Got some down time at the moment so washed the tug and van. Took off a couple of inches of caked on mud in places. Looks like new. Will make a start on the insides tomorrow. After that, will relax and contemplate what dir...	Farmhat	5	1200	09:11 AM Jun 26, 2018 by Granty
	RECALL: 2014-2018 (KL) Jeep Cherokee (Preview) Gday... Read about it here cheers - John	rockylizard	0	588	07:19 PM Jun 25, 2018 by rockylizard
	230 volt electrical compiance certificate (Preview) My daughter picked up her new caravan from the dealer today. I asked for gas certificate - got it Asked for 230 volt compliance certificate and was told they never give one Is this correct? Laurie	laurieoz	1	647	06:17 PM Jun 25, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
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