The Grey Nomads - General

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...

BillandMarjie · BillandMarjie

We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.

RickJ · RickJ

https://www.drive.com.au/news/poll-does-australia-need-a-national-towing-licence/

Possum3 · Possum3

I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...

punch and judi · punch and judi

tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob

Bridget and Rob · Bridget and Rob

Hi All We are booked in at Rawnsley Park Caravan Park next week and they have kennels that you can book your dog into for the day while you explore Wilpena etc. as dogs aren't allowed. Just wondered if anyone has used the kennel facilities at Rawnsley and would appreciate any comments good and bad. Many t...

Gilo · Gilo

Q:I am new to this guys. Should my inverter automatically take over when I withdraw the 240 mains power?

Duh · Duh

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details....

Daytripper2 · Daytripper2

I recently sold a Motorhome for a considerable amount $. On the receipt for the sale I included a clause stating that the MH is purchased " As Is and no warranty or guarntee is implied" which the purchaser signed.The purchaser drove the vehicle for several thousand K's before having a problem with said...

Nevd · Nevd

Hi folks, Looking to manoeuvre a van nose in to an RV garage so I can use it as a spare bedroom - ie with access door opposite side to wall. My research has narrowed it down to the above 2. Has anyone had any real world experience with either? Van will be a 3500 kg dual axle (actual weight about 3350 kg). Thank...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

I have an old Uniden 1/3 w hand held UHF, only used 3 times in about 16 years. I have kept it charged every 3-4 months over the years and the battery surprisingly seems fine. After seeing the home page today about CB radio's I decided to try to sit it some where in the car. fits perfectly in the sun glasses hol...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi off to cape york soon, is it ok to put a gas bottle in cabin of the ute or in the ute tub part that has a canopy but houses my dual battery system. thanks.

BarneyBDB · BarneyBDB

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have a question for the more seasoned travellers out there. I am touring Tasmania for 7 weeks in my R.V. Today during very bad wind and rain, my 3x3 gazebo was torn out the ground and tumbled into another bay behind and below me. The two people in the hired camper van helped me return it to my bay, whic...

CarolynJCosenza · CarolynJCosenza

Hello fellow motorhome owners, Ive recently bought a second hand Jayco motor home. I would like to put on solar panels how large must my solar be to power the air con. How many batteries would I need

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Tomorrow my life changes I have been camped at this delightful spot south of Swan Hill, Victoria for a few weeks, just rough camped in the bush on the bank of a river about 10m from the water. I have delighted in watching the egrets (wading birds) doing their thing searching for food, and the Australiasi...

keiron · keiron

I am contemplating driving from Marree to Coober Pedy ( I expect using some of the Oodnadatta Track). I am diving an Isuzu MU-X 2wd towing a Jayco Starcraft caravan (not offroad). My first question is; Road condition.. and secondly is it advisable to subject my Tug and Van to this journey?? Appreciate...

Southern Cruizer · Southern Cruizer

Straight to the point here. Through the many years, I have had, owned and managed 3 forums and never had to delete anyone. I was never around 24/7 due to work, but had the backup of 2 assistant moderators who knew how my forums were to be run. But I can see here that there is a trend coming in that is quickly fa...

DMaxer · 2558

Hello - How can I avoid tolls travelling through Sydney from South (Bowral) to North ((Newcastle)? Thank you

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Breakaway Battery in Offroad Vans (Preview) How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...	Brodie Allen	8	1048	07:53 AM May 2, 2023 by Brodie Allen
	New kitchen bench top (Preview) We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.	BillandMarjie	1	620	04:29 PM May 1, 2023 by Possum3
	A Licence To Tow ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/poll-does-australia-need-a-national-towing-licence/	RickJ	34	1885	11:30 AM May 1, 2023 by peter67
	Amenities at rest stops. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...	Possum3	41	2343	08:14 PM Apr 30, 2023 by Tony Bev
	trailer brakes coming on but not fully actuating. (Preview) tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...	punch and judi	20	1360	04:30 PM Apr 29, 2023 by deverall11
	Another rollover ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob	Bobdown	33	2740	09:34 PM Apr 28, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Rawnsley Park Caravan Park (Preview) Hi All We are booked in at Rawnsley Park Caravan Park next week and they have kennels that you can book your dog into for the day while you explore Wilpena etc. as dogs aren't allowed. Just wondered if anyone has used the kennel facilities at Rawnsley and would appreciate any comments good and bad. Many t...	Bridget and Rob	4	1564	07:17 AM Apr 27, 2023 by shakey55
	Incerter (Preview) Q:I am new to this guys. Should my inverter automatically take over when I withdraw the 240 mains power?	Gilo	7	1233	10:29 PM Apr 26, 2023 by BarneyBDB
	Matilda Campervan (Fixed Ute Type) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details....	Duh	35	5526	08:38 AM Apr 26, 2023 by LoisKay
	Consumer Law ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I recently sold a Motorhome for a considerable amount $. On the receipt for the sale I included a clause stating that the MH is purchased " As Is and no warranty or guarntee is implied" which the purchaser signed.The purchaser drove the vehicle for several thousand K's before having a problem with said...	Daytripper2	30	1702	07:29 AM Apr 26, 2023 by watsea
	Caravan mover experience. - Optitec V3 or TUG V4 (Preview) Hi folks, Looking to manoeuvre a van nose in to an RV garage so I can use it as a spare bedroom - ie with access door opposite side to wall. My research has narrowed it down to the above 2. Has anyone had any real world experience with either? Van will be a 3500 kg dual axle (actual weight about 3350 kg). Thank...	Nevd	10	4039	09:28 AM Apr 25, 2023 by rmoor
	Is a CB Radio now days worth carrying? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have an old Uniden 1/3 w hand held UHF, only used 3 times in about 16 years. I have kept it charged every 3-4 months over the years and the battery surprisingly seems fine. After seeing the home page today about CB radio's I decided to try to sit it some where in the car. fits perfectly in the sun glasses hol...	Bulldozer	37	2105	03:45 PM Apr 24, 2023 by Bulldozer
	GAS BOTTLE in car/ute canopy (Preview) Hi off to cape york soon, is it ok to put a gas bottle in cabin of the ute or in the ute tub part that has a canopy but houses my dual battery system. thanks.	cobberdog	10	853	02:51 PM Apr 24, 2023 by Cuppa
	Anyone we know?? (Preview)	BarneyBDB	3	823	09:53 AM Apr 23, 2023 by RickJ
	My gazebo blew away and may have damaged a vehicle. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a question for the more seasoned travellers out there. I am touring Tasmania for 7 weeks in my R.V. Today during very bad wind and rain, my 3x3 gazebo was torn out the ground and tumbled into another bay behind and below me. The two people in the hired camper van helped me return it to my bay, whic...	gdayjr	44	3830	07:51 PM Apr 22, 2023 by RickJ
	Solar on Motorhome ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello fellow motorhome owners, Ive recently bought a second hand Jayco motor home. I would like to put on solar panels how large must my solar be to power the air con. How many batteries would I need	CarolynJCosenza	40	2499	05:13 PM Apr 22, 2023 by bobsa
	Tomorrow my life changes (Preview) Tomorrow my life changes I have been camped at this delightful spot south of Swan Hill, Victoria for a few weeks, just rough camped in the bush on the bank of a river about 10m from the water. I have delighted in watching the egrets (wading birds) doing their thing searching for food, and the Australiasi...	Mike Harding	8	1329	12:57 PM Apr 22, 2023 by Dunmowin
	Marree to Coober pedy (Preview) I am contemplating driving from Marree to Coober Pedy ( I expect using some of the Oodnadatta Track). I am diving an Isuzu MU-X 2wd towing a Jayco Starcraft caravan (not offroad). My first question is; Road condition.. and secondly is it advisable to subject my Tug and Van to this journey?? Appreciate...	keiron	5	1398	10:56 AM Apr 21, 2023 by bobsa
	Sometimes I wonder where the forum is heading (closed) (Preview) Straight to the point here. Through the many years, I have had, owned and managed 3 forums and never had to delete anyone. I was never around 24/7 due to work, but had the backup of 2 assistant moderators who knew how my forums were to be run. But I can see here that there is a trend coming in that is quickly fa...	Southern Cruizer	27	1887	07:32 AM Apr 20, 2023 by Webmaster
	Avoid Tolls travelling through Sydney (Preview) Hello - How can I avoid tolls travelling through Sydney from South (Bowral) to North ((Newcastle)? Thank you	2558	11	5801	11:28 AM Apr 19, 2023 by DMaxer
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