The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t60993979/tyre-pressures-on-unsealed-roads/?page=last#lastPostAnchor

the rocket · the rocket

good morning everyone, we r at Redcliffe Showgrounds qld. Kettle is on if anyone would like to come Visit. Regards. Rocket n strop -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 5th of October 2015 11:48:48 AM

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

I notice a lot of people having trouble backing their caravans in be side concrete slabs. I thought I might share a little trick I developed early in my 30 years of caravanning and it goes like this. (A) Always back in from the right hand side so you are looking out the drivers window. (B) Measure the over...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/sep/30/wide-range-of-cars-emit-more-pollution-in-real-driving-conditions-tests-show

Brisand · Brisand

I recently purchased a new Silverline, I thought it would be a good idea to get an extra door key in case I needed it. I called into Jayco Geelong only to be told you can't buy spare door keys, what, you spend $70,000 and can't buy a spare key. I called Jayco head office who thought you should, but you have to r...

dING · dING

http://www.facebook.com/squattypotty...5884884149638/

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Greens Lake; yesterday the Goulburn/Murry water sent a truck & a small excavator out to compress the garbage in the bins & the clean up the bags that were on the ground from the school hols & the long weekend.When the guy was finished he wondered over to a van for a chat. He informed me that...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

OK, if this is not startling new info, I apologise and will back off. In the mean time my neighbours little Jack Russel Harry, jumped up and stuck his nail (claw) into an artery in my shin, and because of all the aspirin I take, I started to bleed very fast. Maybe 100 Mil in a couple of minutes. My wife slapp...

Maddy · Maddy

Hi Can anyone tell me how to straighten up an awning that has been put onto our van and is crooked. Unfortunately we realised too late what the problem was and we can't return to the dealer who put it on for us. Looks like we're going to be doing it ourselves. We need to be able to slide it over about 1 inch wher...

migra · migra

Because of the soft rear of the vehicle, I would be interested to know "how many are towing with a WDH which is not authorised by Izuzu".

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, I know, a grump for sure but I have noticed heaps of things being posted here in "General" that really have nothing much to do with what this forum is about. Maybe I am wrong but a lot of these threads should be in "I Digress" DON'T YOU THINK Sorry to sound a grump all But I jus...

deverall11 · deverall11

Does anybody know what the legalities are, if any, regarding the use of a 8.5/9 kg gas cylinder at home instead of the 45 kg type. Larry

copper1 · copper1

Yes folks that's right we are on the road again. Just spent our second day here at Jugiong Showgrounds tried a spot of fishing and caught a heap of carp Moving on tomorrow to temora to have a look at the war planes then onto Griffith for a few days and eventually to Broken Hill. So where ever you are stay safe...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-09/semi-trailer-fire-on-brand-highway-near-eneabba/6841950?section=wa\

D and D · D and D

This is a video from a coach driver taking people to Randwick on the M1. Take time and drive safe. As they say better to be late than be dead on time.

Felicia · Felicia

Taking our new van for it's first trip for about 5 days. Have had caravans for years but have decided to move from the one that takes the grandies to one for us. Have moved all stuff from the old van and packed all clothes and have empty cupboards, may fill them when we travel for longer periods. Have bee...

Addy · Addy

We're buying a compact 4x4 mobile home and would like to have a bit more storage space. The vehicle comes with a bathroom, seperate shower. We were considering turning the shower into storage space (we'll have an outdoor shower and aren't averse to a wash down when wild camping). Would love to have t...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Firstly I did a Search on the subject of insurance for vans. We will be collecting our first ever new Jayco pop top at years end. I have a number of questions to ask. We have all our policies with NRMA = discounts. No claims ever. In the past we have had full 12 month cover on the boat, then went to la...

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello Every one...We are looking at purchasing a Hema hn7 Navigator...For our caravan travels and would like to know if any one can give us some information on it ...Greatly Appreciated...

Addy · Addy

Hi, We could do with some advice We're buying a 4x4 motorhome and the vehicle comes with a 140 litre compressor fridge but there is an option for a 120L 3 way fridge. If we have solar panels (3 x 100 Watts) do we need a 3 way fridge (keeping in mind that we will be following the sun). We do want to camp wild a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tyre Pressures on unsealed roads (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t60993979/tyre-pressures-on-unsealed-roads/?page=last#lastPostAnchor	rockylizard	3	1042	09:12 PM Oct 11, 2015 by Radar
	Redcliffe Showgrounds -Cuppa any (Preview) good morning everyone, we r at Redcliffe Showgrounds qld. Kettle is on if anyone would like to come Visit. Regards. Rocket n strop -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 5th of October 2015 11:48:48 AM	the rocket	12	1226	08:22 PM Oct 11, 2015 by Beth54
	A little trick (Preview) I notice a lot of people having trouble backing their caravans in be side concrete slabs. I thought I might share a little trick I developed early in my 30 years of caravanning and it goes like this. (A) Always back in from the right hand side so you are looking out the drivers window. (B) Measure the over...	Young Simmo	15	2154	06:43 PM Oct 11, 2015 by Young Simmo
	New tests find more vehicle with illegal diesel emissions (Preview) http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/sep/30/wide-range-of-cars-emit-more-pollution-in-real-driving-conditions-tests-show	rockylizard	2	899	02:34 PM Oct 11, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Jayco silverline keys (Preview) I recently purchased a new Silverline, I thought it would be a good idea to get an extra door key in case I needed it. I called into Jayco Geelong only to be told you can't buy spare door keys, what, you spend $70,000 and can't buy a spare key. I called Jayco head office who thought you should, but you have to r...	Brisand	19	3520	12:46 PM Oct 11, 2015 by Brisand
	Use the squatty Potty recommended by most unicorns. (Preview) http://www.facebook.com/squattypotty...5884884149638/	dING	6	1175	07:39 PM Oct 10, 2015 by blaze
	CLARIFACTION ON GREENS LAKE;; (Preview) Greens Lake; yesterday the Goulburn/Murry water sent a truck & a small excavator out to compress the garbage in the bins & the clean up the bags that were on the ground from the school hols & the long weekend.When the guy was finished he wondered over to a van for a chat. He informed me that...	justcruisin01	17	1652	05:47 PM Oct 10, 2015 by Happywanderer
	You live and learn. (Preview) OK, if this is not startling new info, I apologise and will back off. In the mean time my neighbours little Jack Russel Harry, jumped up and stuck his nail (claw) into an artery in my shin, and because of all the aspirin I take, I started to bleed very fast. Maybe 100 Mil in a couple of minutes. My wife slapp...	Young Simmo	12	1335	04:55 PM Oct 10, 2015 by Young Simmo
	Caravan awning (Preview) Hi Can anyone tell me how to straighten up an awning that has been put onto our van and is crooked. Unfortunately we realised too late what the problem was and we can't return to the dealer who put it on for us. Looks like we're going to be doing it ourselves. We need to be able to slide it over about 1 inch wher...	Maddy	3	706	04:54 PM Oct 10, 2015 by Maddy
	Izuzu - MY15 - MUX issue (Preview) Because of the soft rear of the vehicle, I would be interested to know "how many are towing with a WDH which is not authorised by Izuzu".	migra	6	1357	03:46 PM Oct 10, 2015 by PeterD
	OH DEAR ME, DOUGWE THE GRUMP (Preview) Yep, I know, a grump for sure but I have noticed heaps of things being posted here in "General" that really have nothing much to do with what this forum is about. Maybe I am wrong but a lot of these threads should be in "I Digress" DON'T YOU THINK Sorry to sound a grump all But I jus...	Dougwe	19	1672	02:57 PM Oct 10, 2015 by iana
	Gas cylinder for home use (Preview) Does anybody know what the legalities are, if any, regarding the use of a 8.5/9 kg gas cylinder at home instead of the 45 kg type. Larry	deverall11	11	1330	01:56 PM Oct 10, 2015 by brickies
	C1,2&3 on the road again (Preview) Yes folks that's right we are on the road again. Just spent our second day here at Jugiong Showgrounds tried a spot of fishing and caught a heap of carp Moving on tomorrow to temora to have a look at the war planes then onto Griffith for a few days and eventually to Broken Hill. So where ever you are stay safe...	copper1	2	761	08:14 AM Oct 10, 2015 by Glenelg
	ANOTHER TRUCK FIRE ON THE BRAND HWY IN W.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-09/semi-trailer-fire-on-brand-highway-near-eneabba/6841950?section=wa\	kiwijims	3	639	10:40 PM Oct 9, 2015 by sufil
	Van roll over - Mt Colah (Preview) This is a video from a coach driver taking people to Randwick on the M1. Take time and drive safe. As they say better to be late than be dead on time.	D and D	2	1113	10:09 PM Oct 9, 2015 by circlek
	Leaving tomorrow for Healesville via Glenrowan (Preview) Taking our new van for it's first trip for about 5 days. Have had caravans for years but have decided to move from the one that takes the grandies to one for us. Have moved all stuff from the old van and packed all clothes and have empty cupboards, may fill them when we travel for longer periods. Have bee...	Felicia	0	601	07:08 PM Oct 9, 2015 by Felicia
	Showers and storage (Preview) We're buying a compact 4x4 mobile home and would like to have a bit more storage space. The vehicle comes with a bathroom, seperate shower. We were considering turning the shower into storage space (we'll have an outdoor shower and aren't averse to a wash down when wild camping). Would love to have t...	Addy	10	1192	05:23 PM Oct 9, 2015 by Addy
	Insurance and then some? (Preview) Hi all, Firstly I did a Search on the subject of insurance for vans. We will be collecting our first ever new Jayco pop top at years end. I have a number of questions to ask. We have all our policies with NRMA = discounts. No claims ever. In the past we have had full 12 month cover on the boat, then went to la...	Hey Jim	10	1557	04:54 PM Oct 9, 2015 by ken thomas
	Information needed on the... HEMA HN7 NAVIGATOR (Preview) Hello Every one...We are looking at purchasing a Hema hn7 Navigator...For our caravan travels and would like to know if any one can give us some information on it ...Greatly Appreciated...	kazza58	3	857	03:05 PM Oct 9, 2015 by Explorer
	Need help with fridges (Preview) Hi, We could do with some advice We're buying a 4x4 motorhome and the vehicle comes with a 140 litre compressor fridge but there is an option for a 120L 3 way fridge. If we have solar panels (3 x 100 Watts) do we need a 3 way fridge (keeping in mind that we will be following the sun). We do want to camp wild a...	Addy	3	701	11:36 AM Oct 9, 2015 by Addy
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