The Grey Nomads - General

leevin · leevin

Had a new awning fitted by a well known repairer in Canberra (Lloyds Caravan Repairs). When we went to collect 'van, nobody came out to check that everything worked to both our satisfaction. Took our money, no problem. When I asked if one of their staff would help me check the new awning, "nup, can't, t...

gillyb · gillyb

Hi all I haven't been on here for a number of years for various reasons non very interesting haha, hope everyone is well. Originally I had an Avan Sportliner that I towed with my Suburu. I sold the Avan after moving to Qld but am now back in Vic and thinking this time I will look for a camper van as my curren...

jjcahill1 · jjcahill1

Can anybody suggest a retailer in Australia where I can purchase fitted sheets for Caravan single bed 1700x70? Thanks

Santa · Santa

Now it's Sydney's turn, bit of journalistic point scoring going on here I think.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-14/the-big-sydney-escape/9524180

RobC · RobC

Has any one permantly used tent as main sleeping etc i was thinking of setting up a tradytrailer as my kitchen etc and have solar battery set up. I would paint and fish i gave a stuffed back have to talk about morphine and traveling i hear its a pain to get interstate with perscription. Im in pain here so no d...

Burnsie16 · Burnsie16

If you drive a landcruiser 100 / 105 series with 4.2 diesel. 1HZ & 1HD-FTE. You may have the wrong fuel filter in it . Some of the big name brands have got it wrong. Fuel filters for the 80 series LC not the best for the 100 /105 series. Go to You Tube & take a look at Berrima Diesel ( wrong diesel fil...

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone dealt with Vehicle Components in Qld , wondering what their service was like , they are pathetic with following up on E enquiries , I emailed them for a price to retrofit our suspension thru their website , to date haven't heard back in two weeks to my original enquiry a week back I rang and some...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, Does anyone know where we can stay in our Motorhome for a few nights in Guildford WA [nr Perth]

Jeppo · Jeppo

My old caravan has 3 holding water tanks each measuring approx 1200x800x120. Water all clean and clear so assume none used as grey water ... Anyway my problem is that I havent got a clue how much or little water is in them. No visible gauge or anything to know. I take the chickens way out and simply fill all...

mikecatts · mikecatts

Hi all.... Im after a diagram of the Iveco Daily C5018 fuel tank.. I need to replace the fuel tank breather line and want to know the part number and how it fits/works.. I have the workshop manual from online and nothing is there.. Mike

JayDee · JayDee

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Semicon ... 2794394735For a long time I have been looking for a 12 volt summer air Conditioner for our van.. Something along the lines of a diesel heater.Well I have just came across this unit as per above ebay link.It appears to be a mini style refrigerant A/C. and...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This contains probably very little that those who frequent, read and post on this, and other relevant, forums are not aware of from personal experience or from the experiences of others. This is the opening sentence - "Theres probably no bigger issue facing the RV industry today than that of...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. A friend of mine who fishes regularly from his Hobie kayak has decided that this is rather 'selfish' and wants to take his other half out with him. Do any other members have experience or knowledge of folding boats and in particular 'Porta-Botes'? Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Cupie on Sunday...

Cupie · Cupie

I have recently been getting lots of adds for Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners. They sell for around $400 and are rated at 14,000BTU. Has anyone had experience with them in the tropics?

Cupie · Cupie

I intend going from Brisbane to around Conondale next weekend & am currently planning my route. The shortest way is through Maleny but the bit from Landsborough is reportedly rather steep. Has anyone pulled a van up the range from Landsborough to Maleny? How steep is it in comparison with range...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, As many have, I get the usual black streaks down the paintwork after a good rain on the van. In particular the older rubbers on the windows seem to be the main culprit. Over the past 12months or so, I've tried a few varying products without being overly happy with either their success or price. So...

kiwijims · kiwijims

If the season goes as expected, it would follow on from two other exceptional years, where the sheer volume of salmon saw swimmers in Perth and Rockingham ducking to avoid leaping schools of fish.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-09/bumper-wa-salmon-season-on-the-cards/9529714'HEY...

jules47 · jules47

Important alert for people in Victoria UPDATE 1:20pm AEDT WATCH & ACT remains in place for a grassfire along the Prince Highway near Pirron Yallock, west of Colac. Vic Emergency says the fire is not yet under control and is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Pirron Yallock and Swa...

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

Is there a phone app to show free camps ?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... You may recall this bloke's situation was posted on the forum some time ago. This is the update. Cheers - John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bad PR. (Preview) Had a new awning fitted by a well known repairer in Canberra (Lloyds Caravan Repairs). When we went to collect 'van, nobody came out to check that everything worked to both our satisfaction. Took our money, no problem. When I asked if one of their staff would help me check the new awning, "nup, can't, t...	leevin	8	1968	09:11 PM Mar 14, 2018 by Baggy Bums
	What to look for when purchasing a Campervan (Preview) Hi all I haven't been on here for a number of years for various reasons non very interesting haha, hope everyone is well. Originally I had an Avan Sportliner that I towed with my Suburu. I sold the Avan after moving to Qld but am now back in Vic and thinking this time I will look for a camper van as my curren...	gillyb	15	1325	07:12 PM Mar 14, 2018 by gillyb
	Fitted Sheets (Preview) Can anybody suggest a retailer in Australia where I can purchase fitted sheets for Caravan single bed 1700x70? Thanks	jjcahill1	10	1767	05:04 PM Mar 14, 2018 by the rocket
	Sydney: Everyone has an escape plan (Preview) Now it's Sydney's turn, bit of journalistic point scoring going on here I think.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-14/the-big-sydney-escape/9524180	Santa	0	956	11:58 AM Mar 14, 2018 by Santa
	Tent nomad (Preview) Has any one permantly used tent as main sleeping etc i was thinking of setting up a tradytrailer as my kitchen etc and have solar battery set up. I would paint and fish i gave a stuffed back have to talk about morphine and traveling i hear its a pain to get interstate with perscription. Im in pain here so no d...	RobC	13	3449	11:28 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Possum3
	WRONG DIESEL FILTERS TOYOTA (Preview) If you drive a landcruiser 100 / 105 series with 4.2 diesel. 1HZ & 1HD-FTE. You may have the wrong fuel filter in it . Some of the big name brands have got it wrong. Fuel filters for the 80 series LC not the best for the 100 /105 series. Go to You Tube & take a look at Berrima Diesel ( wrong diesel fil...	Burnsie16	4	1382	08:31 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Burnsie16
	VC in Qld (Preview) Has anyone dealt with Vehicle Components in Qld , wondering what their service was like , they are pathetic with following up on E enquiries , I emailed them for a price to retrofit our suspension thru their website , to date haven't heard back in two weeks to my original enquiry a week back I rang and some...	mezza56	5	1120	04:29 PM Mar 13, 2018 by mezza56
	Guildford WA (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know where we can stay in our Motorhome for a few nights in Guildford WA [nr Perth]	Splottboy	4	1063	03:06 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Splottboy
	Water supply gauge. (Preview) My old caravan has 3 holding water tanks each measuring approx 1200x800x120. Water all clean and clear so assume none used as grey water ... Anyway my problem is that I havent got a clue how much or little water is in them. No visible gauge or anything to know. I take the chickens way out and simply fill all...	Jeppo	9	2260	10:24 AM Mar 13, 2018 by aussie_paul
	IVECO DAILY C5018 FUEL TANK DIAGRAME (Preview) Hi all.... Im after a diagram of the Iveco Daily C5018 fuel tank.. I need to replace the fuel tank breather line and want to know the part number and how it fits/works.. I have the workshop manual from online and nothing is there.. Mike	mikecatts	0	1069	06:40 AM Mar 13, 2018 by mikecatts
	Summer Air Cond. looks great (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Semicon ... 2794394735For a long time I have been looking for a 12 volt summer air Conditioner for our van.. Something along the lines of a diesel heater.Well I have just came across this unit as per above ebay link.It appears to be a mini style refrigerant A/C. and...	JayDee	11	1469	10:40 PM Mar 12, 2018 by msg
	Delving into the complex and controversial issue of regulation in the RV industry. (Preview) Gday... This contains probably very little that those who frequent, read and post on this, and other relevant, forums are not aware of from personal experience or from the experiences of others. This is the opening sentence - "Theres probably no bigger issue facing the RV industry today than that of...	rockylizard	7	1249	06:30 PM Mar 12, 2018 by JA2340
	Porta-Botes? Any experience or views (Preview) Hi .. A friend of mine who fishes regularly from his Hobie kayak has decided that this is rather 'selfish' and wants to take his other half out with him. Do any other members have experience or knowledge of folding boats and in particular 'Porta-Botes'? Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Cupie on Sunday...	Cupie	6	1095	02:58 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Craig1
	Portable Air Conditioners - any good? (Preview) I have recently been getting lots of adds for Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners. They sell for around $400 and are rated at 14,000BTU. Has anyone had experience with them in the tropics?	Cupie	9	2507	06:15 PM Mar 11, 2018 by Cupie
	Towing up from Landsborough to Maleny (Preview) I intend going from Brisbane to around Conondale next weekend & am currently planning my route. The shortest way is through Maleny but the bit from Landsborough is reportedly rather steep. Has anyone pulled a van up the range from Landsborough to Maleny? How steep is it in comparison with range...	Cupie	7	2539	06:11 PM Mar 11, 2018 by Cupie
	Removing black streaks - what works for me (Preview) Hi all, As many have, I get the usual black streaks down the paintwork after a good rain on the van. In particular the older rubbers on the windows seem to be the main culprit. Over the past 12months or so, I've tried a few varying products without being overly happy with either their success or price. So...	denmonkey	6	1253	02:01 PM Mar 11, 2018 by denmonkey
	Bumper salmon season expected for WA, (Preview) If the season goes as expected, it would follow on from two other exceptional years, where the sheer volume of salmon saw swimmers in Perth and Rockingham ducking to avoid leaping schools of fish.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-09/bumper-wa-salmon-season-on-the-cards/9529714'HEY...	kiwijims	1	915	11:56 AM Mar 11, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	FIRE ON PRINCES HIGHWAY-WEST OF COLAC (Preview) Important alert for people in Victoria UPDATE 1:20pm AEDT WATCH & ACT remains in place for a grassfire along the Prince Highway near Pirron Yallock, west of Colac. Vic Emergency says the fire is not yet under control and is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Pirron Yallock and Swa...	jules47	2	712	08:18 AM Mar 11, 2018 by JayDee
	PHONE AP FOR FREE CAMPING (Preview) Is there a phone app to show free camps ?	Sheffield-er	13	1968	08:14 AM Mar 11, 2018 by JayDee
	Caravan man found guilty of illegally camping on own property (Preview) Gday... You may recall this bloke's situation was posted on the forum some time ago. This is the update. Cheers - John	rockylizard	28	3034	09:25 PM Mar 10, 2018 by Barboots
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