The Grey Nomads - General

Charm · Charm

Can someone tell me what the Golden Highway is like towing a van from Dubbo to Newcastle /Maitland. Eg Is it Windy and steep? Thanks.

The silverton · The silverton

Hi After buying a new motorhome from Avida and after reading about issues with other products from Avida as well I must express my shocked by the poor quality of our Avida motorhome It seems that this industry is unregulated in that they seem to be immune from most consumer laws . I now have to either...

Bush walker · Bush walker

Im thinking about buying a Giant brand 140amp AGM battery I was wondering if anyone on here has purchased one of these batteries and if they have had any issues with them

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hi, Does anyone know the country of manufacture for the current NPR range? Cab and chassis only. I know trays etc. are added locally Thanks

Fish · Fish

Where do I start! The slide out leaks and the slide out rollers have cut through the thin aluminium under floor sheeting,.. And a number of small items to numerous to mention the response from Avida has been very mediocre,.. I have had to drive all the way down from Townsville to Avida factory to get the i...

phum · phum

hello all, those that have to use a cpap machine, how do you power it when not on 240v?

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A somewhat contentious subject I suspect but I have been told by my car electrician that the combined draw of batteries charging in the am after draining overnight and especially the frige puts enormous strain on the alternator. In my case the alternator replacement is a horrendously expensive mat...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Anyone done steep point recently? How rough is it? Thanks

phum · phum

hello there any body getting redclaw/ yabbies now in south central qld

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...

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	Golden highway towing caravan (Preview) Can someone tell me what the Golden Highway is like towing a van from Dubbo to Newcastle /Maitland. Eg Is it Windy and steep? Thanks.	Charm	6	3959	08:05 PM May 9, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	Avida motorhome (Preview) Hi After buying a new motorhome from Avida and after reading about issues with other products from Avida as well I must express my shocked by the poor quality of our Avida motorhome It seems that this industry is unregulated in that they seem to be immune from most consumer laws . I now have to either...	The silverton	2	3939	05:44 PM May 9, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	140 Amp Giant AGM battery (Preview) Im thinking about buying a Giant brand 140amp AGM battery I was wondering if anyone on here has purchased one of these batteries and if they have had any issues with them	Bush walker	18	5346	04:51 PM May 9, 2023 by Hitting the road
	Isuzu - 2022/2023 NPR trucks (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know the country of manufacture for the current NPR range? Cab and chassis only. I know trays etc. are added locally Thanks	Fridge65	3	849	07:47 AM May 9, 2023 by BarneyBDB
	Problems with new Avida 50th anniversary Topaz (Preview) Where do I start! The slide out leaks and the slide out rollers have cut through the thin aluminium under floor sheeting,.. And a number of small items to numerous to mention the response from Avida has been very mediocre,.. I have had to drive all the way down from Townsville to Avida factory to get the i...	Fish	25	10196	09:54 PM May 8, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	cpap (Preview) hello all, those that have to use a cpap machine, how do you power it when not on 240v?	phum	14	1877	09:52 PM May 7, 2023 by gold dandelion
	Travelling with gas on for frige (Preview) A somewhat contentious subject I suspect but I have been told by my car electrician that the combined draw of batteries charging in the am after draining overnight and especially the frige puts enormous strain on the alternator. In my case the alternator replacement is a horrendously expensive mat...	Brodie Allen	19	3884	11:07 AM May 6, 2023 by Dick0
	Steep point WA (Preview) Anyone done steep point recently? How rough is it? Thanks	Cassie63	5	1397	07:02 PM May 4, 2023 by Cassie63
	redclaw raiders (Preview) hello there any body getting redclaw/ yabbies now in south central qld	phum	1	878	05:11 PM May 2, 2023 by Cupie
	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	1498	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	816	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	2535	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	2911	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	1840	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	3257	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	2254	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	1480	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	6495	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	2020	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	6264	09:28 AM Apr 25, 2023 by rmoor
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