The Grey Nomads - General

Lone Star · Lone Star

Recently sold my 2013 i30 and bought this old girl to do some travelling. I'm finding it better to use the automatic more like a manual and start off in low gear and work up to drive. is this normal for this van? I have had it fully serviced and goes well with a reconditioned motor done about 60,000 ks. Also a...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

As a member of the face book group named Rolling Solo's. I would like to give a shout out, to any G.N'S that might be considering a trip to the red centre in August. " DON'T" There will be a convoy of approx 500 women heading to Ularu early August. I know that some of our G.N'S are also members of this group. I'...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi everyone, (reposted from 'I Digress') I am considering buying an automated sattelite system for the motor home. The old Wingard, she ain't so good and last trip the winder broke off. Caravans Plus sells one called 'Sphere' and Coast to Coast RV is the importer, cheapest at under $3k, including VA...

Tonky · Tonky

Has any other owner of the Avan 'The Erin' experienced a damp patch that appears on the floor, which is carpet, in the middle, between caravan wall and bed frame - and about same distance from the cupboard where the water is stored. The water in compartment can be pumped through to the sink but we rarely u...

meetoo · meetoo

Here are pictures of the four painted silos I have recently seen. Photos in order are Coonalpyn x2, Sheep Hills, Brim, and Patchewollock. Fantastic to see in real life. Must say that Brim is my favorite. Cheers, John. -- Edited by meetoo on Sunday 16th of April 2017 11:46:34 PM

Phil C · Phil C

Lest we forget.

Whiteowl · Whiteowl

Hi folks I am leaving next week.. arriving in Alice Springs on 3rd May. Can anyone suggest a safe camping spot within 100kms east of Alice Springs for a 4WD with rooftop camper? Looking for quiet place to paint landscapes. Cheers :)

Dopey3 · Dopey3

We are thinking about travelling along the Donehue & Plenty highways from Boulia to Alice Springs, we have a 24ft. van behind the Jeep. Could anyone tell me if road is OK for this? We would be travelling end of June early July & time to cover the approx. 700 kms isn't a factor as we are not in a hurr...

NormJean · NormJean

Hello to all fellow travellers. Any suggestions for a quiet clean caravan park in Coffs? Currently staying in Big 4 Yamba. Thanks Norm

Dftkiwi · Dftkiwi

Hi. Looking for some help. We need to find affordable covered storage for our caravan and 4WD from November till Mach 17. We have been told of a facility on the road between Port Douglas and Cairns. We've been told it has large sheds that can accommodate caravans and charge reasonable prices. Can anyon...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

A Big hello to everyone! As I am the new kid on the block please have patience with my feeble attempts at posting messages. I am seeking to buy a slide-on camper or Jayco Swift camper to suit my 1996 4WD 2.8lt Diesel Toyota Hilux tray top utility. It has a tare weight of 1530 and the tray size is 2.5m lon...

Possum3 · Possum3

Just a reminder that school zones are back in operation tomorrow (Monday 24 April). Remember to keep to the 40km/hr school zone speed limit and slow down. #TowardsZero Monday is regarded as a school development day (also known as student-free days), when school zones are in operation, as some stud...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi All, Great to see so many photos of great places...... Does anyone know where this photo was taken (Sorry can someone advise me on how to make photos smaller please??)?

Nino · Nino

I have a problem with an error which keeps coming up on the dash. Error 202. This error locks the gear box from changing into 5th & 6th gears. Does anyone out there have the same problem or have a resolution. My van has been with a recommended Iveco repairer for 6 weeks now with no likely solution to ha...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, thinking about buying a pair of those large permanent extendable side mirrors for my 100 series LC with prices varying from $445 to $755 (supply only) and wondering if there is any difference in quality from one brand to another and any pitfalls buying the cheaper on line brand for around $445?...

Lesley F · Lesley F

Well, I haven't been here for ages. I'm currently staying at the Kununurra Showgrounds park, (cheaper than the others), waiting for a broken window to be replaced. 3 weeks and still no spare part, aaaahhhhh. It's gunna cost $1000.00 bucks on insurance, the window had to be ordered from Mercedes i...

meetoo · meetoo

When posting photos of late they have been appearing sideways. Anyone know why that may be happening? Thanks. Cheers, John.

meetoo · meetoo

Cheers, John.

alan7315 · alan7315

Recently commenced a seven week odyssey from Tassie to the Big island. Started off at Koroit and enjoyed the Local Area greatly. Currently at Halls Gap Visited McKenzie Falls right to the bottom & back. Will continue on to Swan Hill in the morning.

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I am planning a trip in my motorhome, and want to drive from Broken Hill to Fowlers Gap on the Silver City Highway then turn off at Fowlers Gap and drive 75km on the Mutawinntji Road to the National Park "Homestead Creek Camping area after the Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Would anyone know if its a good...

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	Mazda 1995 E2000 (Preview) Recently sold my 2013 i30 and bought this old girl to do some travelling. I'm finding it better to use the automatic more like a manual and start off in low gear and work up to drive. is this normal for this van? I have had it fully serviced and goes well with a reconditioned motor done about 60,000 ks. Also a...	Lone Star	14	3384	01:34 AM Apr 27, 2017 by macka17
	Rolling Solo's Invasion (Preview) *As a member of the face book group named Rolling Solo's. I would like to give a shout out, to any G.N'S that might be considering a trip to the red centre in August.* *" DON'T"* *There will be a convoy of approx 500 women heading to Ularu early August. I know that some of our G.N'S are also members of this group. I'...*	HunnyBunny	7	1537	08:18 PM Apr 26, 2017 by newhorizons
	Sphere Sattelite TV System (Preview) Hi everyone, (reposted from 'I Digress') I am considering buying an automated sattelite system for the motor home. The old Wingard, she ain't so good and last trip the winder broke off. Caravans Plus sells one called 'Sphere' and Coast to Coast RV is the importer, cheapest at under $3k, including VA...	Wild1	12	2206	11:45 AM Apr 26, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Avan Caravan - The Erin - leak in van (Preview) Has any other owner of the Avan 'The Erin' experienced a damp patch that appears on the floor, which is carpet, in the middle, between caravan wall and bed frame - and about same distance from the cupboard where the water is stored. The water in compartment can be pumped through to the sink but we rarely u...	Tonky	11	2471	07:49 PM Apr 25, 2017 by JeffRae
	Victorian Silo Art (Preview) Here are pictures of the four painted silos I have recently seen. Photos in order are Coonalpyn x2, Sheep Hills, Brim, and Patchewollock. Fantastic to see in real life. Must say that Brim is my favorite. Cheers, John. -- Edited by meetoo on Sunday 16th of April 2017 11:46:34 PM	meetoo	19	1563	11:29 AM Apr 25, 2017 by Santa
	A.N.Z.A.C. (Preview) Lest we forget.	Phil C	8	1123	09:49 AM Apr 25, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Travelling from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs (Preview) Hi folks I am leaving next week.. arriving in Alice Springs on 3rd May. Can anyone suggest a safe camping spot within 100kms east of Alice Springs for a 4WD with rooftop camper? Looking for quiet place to paint landscapes. Cheers :)	Whiteowl	8	1051	12:11 AM Apr 25, 2017 by PeterD
	Travelling Boulia to Alice Springs (Preview) We are thinking about travelling along the Donehue & Plenty highways from Boulia to Alice Springs, we have a 24ft. van behind the Jeep. Could anyone tell me if road is OK for this? We would be travelling end of June early July & time to cover the approx. 700 kms isn't a factor as we are not in a hurr...	Dopey3	6	1896	08:15 PM Apr 24, 2017 by Dopey3
	Coffs Harbour (Preview) Hello to all fellow travellers. Any suggestions for a quiet clean caravan park in Coffs? Currently staying in Big 4 Yamba. Thanks Norm	NormJean	4	1055	07:42 PM Apr 24, 2017 by NormJean
	Caravan storage Cairns / Port Douglas area (Preview) Hi. Looking for some help. We need to find affordable covered storage for our caravan and 4WD from November till Mach 17. We have been told of a facility on the road between Port Douglas and Cairns. We've been told it has large sheds that can accommodate caravans and charge reasonable prices. Can anyon...	Dftkiwi	1	881	05:57 PM Apr 24, 2017 by Dickandkerry
	Looking to purchase (Preview) A Big hello to everyone! As I am the new kid on the block please have patience with my feeble attempts at posting messages. I am seeking to buy a *slide-on camper* or **Jayco Swift** camper to suit my 1996 4WD 2.8lt Diesel Toyota Hilux tray top utility. It has a tare weight of 1530 and the tray size is 2.5m lon...	matildatraveller	6	1077	10:12 AM Apr 24, 2017 by matildatraveller
	School zones are back, Tell your friends! (Preview) Just a reminder that school zones are back in operation tomorrow (Monday 24 April). Remember to keep to the 40km/hr school zone speed limit and slow down. #TowardsZero Monday is regarded as a school development day (also known as student-free days), when school zones are in operation, as some stud...	Possum3	4	660	05:37 AM Apr 24, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	PICK THIS PLACE (Preview) Hi All, Great to see so many photos of great places...... Does anyone know where this photo was taken (Sorry can someone advise me on how to make photos smaller please??)?	matildatraveller	4	960	08:03 PM Apr 23, 2017 by matildatraveller
	Iveco 202 Fault (Preview) I have a problem with an error which keeps coming up on the dash. Error 202. This error locks the gear box from changing into 5th & 6th gears. Does anyone out there have the same problem or have a resolution. My van has been with a recommended Iveco repairer for 6 weeks now with no likely solution to ha...	Nino	16	4310	07:38 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Towing Mirrors (Preview) Hello, thinking about buying a pair of those large permanent extendable side mirrors for my 100 series LC with prices varying from $445 to $755 (supply only) and wondering if there is any difference in quality from one brand to another and any pitfalls buying the cheaper on line brand for around $445?...	ROAD RUNNER	15	1095	04:49 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Hydeeeho
	Kununurra Showgrounds (Preview) Well, I haven't been here for ages. I'm currently staying at the Kununurra Showgrounds park, (cheaper than the others), waiting for a broken window to be replaced. 3 weeks and still no spare part, aaaahhhhh. It's gunna cost $1000.00 bucks on insurance, the window had to be ordered from Mercedes i...	Lesley F	9	1542	11:57 AM Apr 23, 2017 by msg
	Sideways Photos (Preview) When posting photos of late they have been appearing sideways. Anyone know why that may be happening? Thanks. Cheers, John.	meetoo	15	1174	08:13 PM Apr 22, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Thong Trees, Hang your heads in Shame... (Preview) Cheers, John.	meetoo	15	1721	06:52 PM Apr 22, 2017 by madcart
	The trip is on! (Preview) Recently commenced a seven week odyssey from Tassie to the Big island. Started off at Koroit and enjoyed the Local Area greatly. Currently at Halls Gap Visited McKenzie Falls right to the bottom & back. Will continue on to Swan Hill in the morning.	alan7315	3	735	06:06 PM Apr 22, 2017 by meetoo
	Mutawintji National Park (Preview) Hi, I am planning a trip in my motorhome, and want to drive from Broken Hill to Fowlers Gap on the Silver City Highway then turn off at Fowlers Gap and drive 75km on the Mutawinntji Road to the National Park "Homestead Creek Camping area after the Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Would anyone know if its a good...	Splottboy	10	1618	04:56 PM Apr 22, 2017 by Splottboy
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