The Grey Nomads - General

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

Part of a recent advert in the Grey Nomad newsletter " In exchange for 14 hours of work a week we can provide you with a place to park your van, access to electricity and water, plus use of toilet and laundry facilities . " So supply your own protective gear and have no certainty of workers comp cover an...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Have a friend that has purchased a Winni Esperance MH with Iveco chassis. Thinking of a 4 wheel car trailer to tow his early RAV4 behind. Anyone know of any problems with doing this?? Not sure of the GVM.

Sandi Rogers · Sandi Rogers

Hey there travellers Hoping someone can assist. I ma drowning in maps and more maps. Wanting to see wave rock on out trip. Going from Gold Coast to Broome travelling up ewst coast and then down to Newman on way back. Trying to work out besr way to see wave rock and if there is any additional hints and trips f...

ALANG1 · ALANG1

Hi, AG here, we are new to caravaning, we have a small issue when connected to mains water with water steadily dripping back out of the nozzles of tanks 1&2. See attached photo. I thought the tanks 1&2 were totally independent of the mains water supply. I was wondering whether or not the breath...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

These were written in the Toowoomba Chronicle January, 2023; Throwing an apple core out of the window: $575 and 2 demerit points. Despite being biodegradable, throwing an apple core or banana peel out of the window is still considered as dropping "injurious matter on the road". Cutting through a...

Boothy · Boothy

Hello, seeking some advice on mattresses. We have a list of extras to choose for our van amongst them is a mattress topper or a premium latex mattress. Any suggestions? And would you purchase through van maker or buy elsewhere?

edmond morris · edmond morris

Hi All Nomads we will be heading to warmer climates again this winter and are looking for advice on where to go. Thinking of north NSW or southern Queensland coasts but wondering what the impact of the Floods have had on local communities and their need to use caravan parks for their accomadation?.An...

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, ist wondering does anyone have Vantec Protection, on their van or motorhome, is so what are your thoughts both good or bad. Cheers Greg

maids · maids

We have a problem with the bracer slide on the arms it kept jumping out of the track over the grub screw so we replaced it with a tek screw. Problem is when we were putting away the awning, as it got close to the van the damn thing jumped out and went all the way down and jammed in the bottom Got it out and back in t...

maids · maids

we have usb ports in the vw crafter cab are these supposed to work when the ignition is off.

carlyle bridge · carlyle bridge

Is anyone able to provide an update on the following road conditions? Kununurra to Mary Pools Mary Pools to Fitzroy Crossing Fitzroy Crossing to Broome. Thanks Carlyle Bridge

2 Spiders · 2 Spiders

Hi Just been reading all the comments on waiting time for a new built caravan.In my case I put down a deposit in November 9th 2020 . Was told ready by June 2021. Delta virus hit I rang about that time and was told late November 2021 or early December due to all the lockdowns ,strikes, no one working and lack o...

DavidMMc · DavidMMc

I took delivery of a 23 ft Network RV just prior to Christmas 2022. The dealer gave me no information on time periods for servicing. How often should i get it serviced? So far it has done one short trip.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

The Councils that are against Free Camps should take notice of this or alternatively ask the lobbyists to compensate shopkeepers. Who are the likely lobbyists ??? https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/wondai/

bowser · bowser

Morning, trying to clean out a Black flaky substance out of my Diesel Heater Tank, any ideas as to a good cleaning agent. Regards Bowser.

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi, I posted a question a short time ago about tyres for my 2020 D Max. Thanks all for your replies. I now have another question. My tyre size on the D max at present is 255-65R17. On getting prices on that size the tyres are a lot dearer. Most Tyre places say that it is best to go for a tyre size of 265-65R17 as t...

keiron · keiron

Hi. I am fitting up my new tug, Isuzu MU-X, and will be fitting a 12volt fridge in the rear behind drivers seat. I am also want the tug to charge the Caravan battery whilst we are moving. there is solar on top of caravan but none on the Isuzu. I am seeking some advice and ideas on fitting DCDC charger(s), and w...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

When contemplating your meat purchases at Aldi and it is labelled jindarra Station - sounds good and very australian? Well there is no such place -it's just a trading name! Tricky? Google Jindarra Station and read the links about Aldi's horsemeat scandal.

PaulineH · PaulineH

Looking to purchase a 2010 Jugens Lunagazer J2401, and wondering how other Jurgans owners get on for spares & servicing since Jurgens closed permanently in Australia. Also what is your opinion of this van. I dont plan going off road, but want to be able to do the odd gravel road.

Santa · Santa

http://www.smh.com.au/money/planning/fraudsters-target-seniors-with-a-variety-of-scams-20140530-zrsbd.html

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	Must be a very fancy parking spot (Preview) Part of a recent advert in the Grey Nomad newsletter " In exchange for 14 hours of work a week we can provide you with a place to park your van, access to electricity and water, plus use of toilet and laundry facilities . " So supply your own protective gear and have no certainty of workers comp cover an...	Tony LEE	11	1690	09:52 AM Mar 8, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Towing (Preview) Have a friend that has purchased a Winni Esperance MH with Iveco chassis. Thinking of a 4 wheel car trailer to tow his early RAV4 behind. Anyone know of any problems with doing this?? Not sure of the GVM.	Bas + Eve	1	731	05:31 PM Mar 6, 2023 by yobarr
	Travelling from Gold Coast to Perth adn wanted to see wqave rock (Preview) Hey there travellers Hoping someone can assist. I ma drowning in maps and more maps. Wanting to see wave rock on out trip. Going from Gold Coast to Broome travelling up ewst coast and then down to Newman on way back. Trying to work out besr way to see wave rock and if there is any additional hints and trips f...	Sandi Rogers	12	941	12:33 PM Mar 6, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Hose Connected - water comes out of nozzles on tanks 1 & 2 (Preview) Hi, AG here, we are new to caravaning, we have a small issue when connected to mains water with water steadily dripping back out of the nozzles of tanks 1&2. See attached photo. I thought the tanks 1&2 were totally independent of the mains water supply. I was wondering whether or not the breath...	ALANG1	12	1254	10:14 PM Mar 5, 2023 by watsea
	Some Qld Road Rules ( 1 2 ) (Preview) These were written in the Toowoomba Chronicle January, 2023; Throwing an apple core out of the window: $575 and 2 demerit points. Despite being biodegradable, throwing an apple core or banana peel out of the window is still considered as dropping "injurious matter on the road". Cutting through a...	Gaylehere	31	2813	04:39 PM Mar 5, 2023 by Izabarack
	Caravan mattress (Preview) Hello, seeking some advice on mattresses. We have a list of extras to choose for our van amongst them is a mattress topper or a premium latex mattress. Any suggestions? And would you purchase through van maker or buy elsewhere?	Boothy	9	1468	11:23 PM Mar 2, 2023 by Cupie
	on the road again (Preview) Hi All Nomads we will be heading to warmer climates again this winter and are looking for advice on where to go. Thinking of north NSW or southern Queensland coasts but wondering what the impact of the Floods have had on local communities and their need to use caravan parks for their accomadation?.An...	edmond morris	3	933	09:50 AM Mar 2, 2023 by edmond morris
	Vantec Protection (Preview) Hi all, ist wondering does anyone have Vantec Protection, on their van or motorhome, is so what are your thoughts both good or bad. Cheers Greg	gregnshas	20	7844	07:08 AM Mar 2, 2023 by Possum3
	Carfree Awning (Preview) We have a problem with the bracer slide on the arms it kept jumping out of the track over the grub screw so we replaced it with a tek screw. Problem is when we were putting away the awning, as it got close to the van the damn thing jumped out and went all the way down and jammed in the bottom Got it out and back in t...	maids	1	597	08:13 PM Mar 1, 2023 by TheHeaths
	usb ports in cab (Preview) we have usb ports in the vw crafter cab are these supposed to work when the ignition is off.	maids	5	959	06:12 PM Mar 1, 2023 by maids
	Road Conditions (Preview) Is anyone able to provide an update on the following road conditions? Kununurra to Mary Pools Mary Pools to Fitzroy Crossing Fitzroy Crossing to Broome. Thanks Carlyle Bridge	carlyle bridge	10	1319	11:23 AM Feb 28, 2023 by Cuppa
	Caravan Waiting Time (Preview) Hi Just been reading all the comments on waiting time for a new built caravan.In my case I put down a deposit in November 9th 2020 . Was told ready by June 2021. Delta virus hit I rang about that time and was told late November 2021 or early December due to all the lockdowns ,strikes, no one working and lack o...	2 Spiders	20	3616	10:36 AM Feb 28, 2023 by deverall11
	Servicing new van. When? (Preview) I took delivery of a 23 ft Network RV just prior to Christmas 2022. The dealer gave me no information on time periods for servicing. How often should i get it serviced? So far it has done one short trip.	DavidMMc	15	1389	10:32 AM Feb 28, 2023 by deverall11
	News for recalcitrant Councils (Preview) The Councils that are against Free Camps should take notice of this or alternatively ask the lobbyists to compensate shopkeepers. Who are the likely lobbyists ??? https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/wondai/	Brodie Allen	6	1067	05:08 PM Feb 27, 2023 by Gundog
	Diesel heater tank. (Preview) Morning, trying to clean out a Black flaky substance out of my Diesel Heater Tank, any ideas as to a good cleaning agent. Regards Bowser.	bowser	4	1056	10:40 AM Feb 26, 2023 by Possum3
	IS IT LEGAL OR NOT (Preview) Hi, I posted a question a short time ago about tyres for my 2020 D Max. Thanks all for your replies. I now have another question. My tyre size on the D max at present is 255-65R17. On getting prices on that size the tyres are a lot dearer. Most Tyre places say that it is best to go for a tyre size of 265-65R17 as t...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	12	1742	01:17 AM Feb 25, 2023 by Mein
	dcdc charger in tug and caravan (Preview) Hi. I am fitting up my new tug, Isuzu MU-X, and will be fitting a 12volt fridge in the rear behind drivers seat. I am also want the tug to charge the Caravan battery whilst we are moving. there is solar on top of caravan but none on the Isuzu. I am seeking some advice and ideas on fitting DCDC charger(s), and w...	keiron	2	1414	12:12 AM Feb 24, 2023 by Mamil
	ALDI meat from "Jindarra Station" ( 1 2 ) (Preview) When contemplating your meat purchases at Aldi and it is labelled jindarra Station - sounds good and very australian? Well there is no such place -it's just a trading name! Tricky? Google Jindarra Station and read the links about Aldi's horsemeat scandal.	Brodie Allen	46	6958	07:33 PM Feb 22, 2023 by Gary and Barb
	Jurgens Lunagazer (Preview) Looking to purchase a 2010 Jugens Lunagazer J2401, and wondering how other Jurgans owners get on for spares & servicing since Jurgens closed permanently in Australia. Also what is your opinion of this van. I dont plan going off road, but want to be able to do the odd gravel road.	PaulineH	6	1511	09:46 PM Feb 21, 2023 by BarneyBDB
	Fraudsters target seniors with a variety of scams. (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/money/planning/fraudsters-target-seniors-with-a-variety-of-scams-20140530-zrsbd.html	Santa	8	1775	09:37 PM Feb 21, 2023 by Dougwe
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