The Grey Nomads - General

kandagal · kandagal

On way back to Burrum Heads from Hervey Bay today, twice a car came out of a side road causing us the need to suddenly brake. I think a lot of drivers have their self preservation button jammed in the "OFF position. Alice

smithmoir · smithmoir

Just back from solo Murray River Trip - Echuca to the Sea. 1700kms. 56 days.Vessel: Campercraft. 25hp Mercury outboard. 30cm draftStarted Jan 12, 2016. Ended 7th of March at the last channel marker going into Lake Alexandrina. (couldn't cross lake in my little boat). Trailered boat back to E...

briche · briche

Cheryl and I would like to take this time to wish you a very happy and safe Easter. take care of each other especially on the roads brian and Cheryl.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

.I think the great wall took less time than it's taken council to resurface a 100 meters of tar and construct some inappropriate guttering. No Wonder the locals are a little peeved off. The old saying More Delays More Pays Springs To Mind . At least we haven't lost our sense of humour but believe m...

Red Dog · Red Dog

we are planning on travelling from perth to melbourne in october or november this year towing a 14" pop top van we have done the road trip many time but never towing a van the tug is a 4x4 challenger dual fuel and van is gross of 1020 i would love to hear all imput as to cost and time and to recomended dis...

Boris and Natasha · Boris and Natasha

Hi We are looking at buying a Toyota Hi Ace 2016 model fitted out as a campervan by Frontline Campers. We have done some research and would appreciate advice on: Is diesel better than petrol? Diesel has more grunt but may be noisier? Is the Hi Ace the best bet? We realise it's a bit dated now but it appears t...

chaslib · chaslib

Hello all ... I see that Velectrix E-bikes advertises on this forum ... I am interested in the Velectrix folding e-bike and was wondering if anyone on the forum has one or a similar reputable brand folding e-bike. Can you please let me know your thoughts if you know of this particular brand/model or si...

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

Came across this site www.recalls.gov.au you can carry out a search on this site to discover if there are any recalls on you car or van. This is especially helpful if you have purchased secondhand and you may not have received a recall notification. Cheers David

Oma · Oma

If you up this way before the end of May com here & say hello- we are looking after the place until then.

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are getting set up for our Kimberley trip and need an aircompressor . We have a 200 series Landcruiser . Not wanting to go top of the range but something reliable does anyone have recommendations and what to look for. Are you better with a straight hose or a curly hose

kiwijims · kiwijims

Prepare for flooding in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne RegionFriday 25 March 2016 - 12:06 PM People in the area bounded by Geraldton, Mullewa and Southern Cross, including the towns of Dongara, Geraldton, Lancelin and Moora, should prepare for possible minor flooding expected over the next 24 to 36...

Hendo · Hendo

Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Coles supermarket for a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works:- T...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Just for those in the market for a caravan fifth wheeler or slide on. "Grays Online have an auction for some brand called "Grandchester" I have no knowledge of the brand and apart from seeing the ad online know nothing else. Might be worth a look if you are in the market for a van. http:/...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

Hey there happy travelers! Hope you are all safe & if you happen to be in Northern Vic you are keeping cool in this heat wave. Just wondering how everyone gets on out there keeping generators etc out of the hands of thieves. Has anyone lost anything? I recently heard a story of a guy who had bought hims...

rebelno · rebelno

We are looking at buying our first motorhome on a car licence. We are looking for advice on which type of motorhome to buy. We are interested in buying an Avida Ceduna brand new with the electric drop down bed with an Iveco chassis. The other option we have is Avan Ovation M5 with the drop down bed. Major pr...

Roughing it Smoothly · Roughing it Smoothly

We are looking for a 4x4 to tow behind our motor home with a Blue Ox and find it very complicated. We didn't want the Suzuki Vitara as the fuel consumption is considerably high. We like the look of the Kea Sportage (older model) and even though Blue Ox and Road Master both sell base plates to suit, we can fin...

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

http://epirb.com/difference_between_EPIRBs_PLBs.php

Stephen and Donna · Stephen and Donna

We are looking at buying a wall kit for our dometic roll out awning. Currently considering the Coast Awning Wall Kit $1320. Are there any suggestions/opinions regarding this one or other brands?

Magnarc · Magnarc

Further to Allan's tale of the rubbish finish of his Paramount van, I quote the following from their website; "Where the pursuit of quality is Paramount" unquote. Some people obviously have a different interpretation of quality to the rest of the caravanning public.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

After reading all the negative posts about build quality of new vans I thought this thread might interest members. Being an old school type of guy I thought that I'd ''rotate'' the spare wheel on our new Avan with the wheels already on the van to get even tyre wear.The spare wheel is housed in a lockable p...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bad drivers (Preview) On way back to Burrum Heads from Hervey Bay today, twice a car came out of a side road causing us the need to suddenly brake. I think a lot of drivers have their self preservation button jammed in the "OFF position. Alice	kandagal	15	1929	10:44 AM Mar 28, 2016 by gwb
	Murray River Trip (Preview) Just back from solo Murray River Trip - Echuca to the Sea. 1700kms. 56 days.Vessel: Campercraft. 25hp Mercury outboard. 30cm draftStarted Jan 12, 2016. Ended 7th of March at the last channel marker going into Lake Alexandrina. (couldn't cross lake in my little boat). Trailered boat back to E...	smithmoir	13	2033	09:43 PM Mar 27, 2016 by Radar
	Easter wishes (Preview) Cheryl and I would like to take this time to wish you a very happy and safe Easter. take care of each other especially on the roads brian and Cheryl.	briche	5	1015	06:56 PM Mar 27, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	How slow can you go (Preview) .I think the great wall took less time than it's taken council to resurface a 100 meters of tar and construct some inappropriate guttering. No Wonder the locals are a little peeved off. The old saying More Delays More Pays Springs To Mind . At least we haven't lost our sense of humour but believe m...	Wombat 280	6	1810	03:30 PM Mar 27, 2016 by Wombat 280
	Perth to melbourne (Preview) we are planning on travelling from perth to melbourne in october or november this year towing a 14" pop top van we have done the road trip many time but never towing a van the tug is a 4x4 challenger dual fuel and van is gross of 1020 i would love to hear all imput as to cost and time and to recomended dis...	Red Dog	11	1381	08:11 AM Mar 27, 2016 by Red Dog
	Campervan Recommendations (Preview) Hi We are looking at buying a Toyota Hi Ace 2016 model fitted out as a campervan by Frontline Campers. We have done some research and would appreciate advice on: Is diesel better than petrol? Diesel has more grunt but may be noisier? Is the Hi Ace the best bet? We realise it's a bit dated now but it appears t...	Boris and Natasha	11	3683	11:39 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	electric bikes - VelectriX Foldaway 8Ah Black Green (Preview) Hello all ... I see that Velectrix E-bikes advertises on this forum ... I am interested in the Velectrix folding e-bike and was wondering if anyone on the forum has one or a similar reputable brand folding e-bike. Can you please let me know your thoughts if you know of this particular brand/model or si...	chaslib	14	2897	02:30 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Goverment site for all recalls (Preview) Came across this site www.recalls.gov.au you can carry out a search on this site to discover if there are any recalls on you car or van. This is especially helpful if you have purchased secondhand and you may not have received a recall notification. Cheers David	Roving-Dutchy	1	914	11:32 AM Mar 26, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Bedford Weir QLD (Preview) If you up this way before the end of May com here & say hello- we are looking after the place until then.	Oma	4	1176	09:27 PM Mar 25, 2016 by jules47
	Which Air compressor (Preview) we are getting set up for our Kimberley trip and need an aircompressor . We have a 200 series Landcruiser . Not wanting to go top of the range but something reliable does anyone have recommendations and what to look for. Are you better with a straight hose or a curly hose	jbrinks	13	4288	06:04 PM Mar 25, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	flooding in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne Region of W.A. UPDATED TO INCLUDE SEVERE THUNDER STORM WARNING... (Preview) Prepare for flooding in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne RegionFriday 25 March 2016 - 12:06 PM People in the area bounded by Geraldton, Mullewa and Southern Cross, including the towns of Dongara, Geraldton, Lancelin and Moora, should prepare for possible minor flooding expected over the next 24 to 36...	kiwijims	0	771	05:31 PM Mar 25, 2016 by kiwijims
	Latest Scam - This is no joke (Preview) Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Coles supermarket for a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works:- T...	Hendo	12	2061	04:37 PM Mar 25, 2016 by goldenyears
	Caravan/Slide on sale (Preview) Just for those in the market for a caravan fifth wheeler or slide on. "Grays Online have an auction for some brand called "Grandchester" I have no knowledge of the brand and apart from seeing the ad online know nothing else. Might be worth a look if you are in the market for a van. http:/...	Yuglamron	1	961	04:15 PM Mar 25, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	Theft ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey there happy travelers! Hope you are all safe & if you happen to be in Northern Vic you are keeping cool in this heat wave. Just wondering how everyone gets on out there keeping generators etc out of the hands of thieves. Has anyone lost anything? I recently heard a story of a guy who had bought hims...	HunnyBunny	31	3623	03:56 PM Mar 25, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	newbie advice about buying motorhomes (Preview) We are looking at buying our first motorhome on a car licence. We are looking for advice on which type of motorhome to buy. We are interested in buying an Avida Ceduna brand new with the electric drop down bed with an Iveco chassis. The other option we have is Avan Ovation M5 with the drop down bed. Major pr...	rebelno	8	2345	10:31 AM Mar 25, 2016 by montie
	Flat Towing a Kea Sportage (Manual) (Preview) We are looking for a 4x4 to tow behind our motor home with a Blue Ox and find it very complicated. We didn't want the Suzuki Vitara as the fuel consumption is considerably high. We like the look of the Kea Sportage (older model) and even though Blue Ox and Road Master both sell base plates to suit, we can fin...	Roughing it Smoothly	10	2268	06:54 AM Mar 25, 2016 by jade46
	The case for PLBs and EPIRBs in life threatening emergencies. (Preview) http://epirb.com/difference_between_EPIRBs_PLBs.php	Peter_n_Margaret	4	1058	08:48 PM Mar 24, 2016 by Allany
	Awning Wall Kits (Preview) We are looking at buying a wall kit for our dometic roll out awning. Currently considering the Coast Awning Wall Kit $1320. Are there any suggestions/opinions regarding this one or other brands?	Stephen and Donna	2	1106	08:17 PM Mar 24, 2016 by bluemoon2
	Allans tale of woe (Preview) Further to Allan's tale of the rubbish finish of his Paramount van, I quote the following from their website; "Where the pursuit of quality is Paramount" unquote. Some people obviously have a different interpretation of quality to the rest of the caravanning public.	Magnarc	2	1365	09:47 AM Mar 24, 2016 by kesa32
	A heads up for new RV buyers. (Preview) After reading all the negative posts about build quality of new vans I thought this thread might interest members. Being an old school type of guy I thought that I'd ''rotate'' the spare wheel on our new Avan with the wheels already on the van to get even tyre wear.The spare wheel is housed in a lockable p...	Desert Dweller	5	1529	08:42 AM Mar 24, 2016 by Fastcoach
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