The Grey Nomads - General

Karramar · Karramar

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, so hello to all! My husband and I are just starting our research ahead of retirement and heading off around Australia in a few years' time. We've pretty much decided on an off-road hybrid van to allow us to go into the more remote areas, such as the Gibb River Rd, Cape York, the...

nomadz · nomadz

Hi all,Left South West Slopes of NSW, in early April 2022, heading to WA and returned home Thursday of last week.Combination of touring, prospecting and isolating (we both got Covid in May)2020 Toyota 200 series diesel towing 2011 Phoenix off road cvan. Towing approx 95% of the time and Cvan fully lo...

tea spoon · tea spoon

.....question ....are thermo coolers good or what ......i have a 25 litre one given to me and its new the bloke didnt want it ......ive had it on now for 5 hours its keeping 6 degrees this is what i set it at ...i posted the question on another forum but got very little responce ........is it worth me takin...

maids · maids

confused re weights on our newly acquired CV vw campervan 35 lwb confused re weights tare is 3320 gvm 3550 what is included in the tare? -- Edited by maids on Wednesday 14th of September 2022 06:15:11 PM

JICK · JICK

Hi All I need some repair work done on my van. I am located on the Yorke Peninsula and just wondering if anyone has had any repair work done here and if so who did they get? Thanks for your help Vicki

maids · maids

confused re weights on our newly acquired CV vw campervan 35 lwb confused re weights tare is 3320 gvm 3550 what is included in the tare?

maids · maids

We have just bought a VW Crafter MH and have noted it is so low to the ground someone else has bent the trailor connection. Is this normal for these vehicles?

Trailer Sailer · Trailer Sailer

Hi All We have just completed our first serious camping trip through the whole of the Flinders Ranges, Marree, Lake Eyre, William Creek, Coober Pedy and return with our slide on camper on our Isuzu NLS AWD car license truck. We have previously used it for living for a couple of weeks during a trailable y...

Trew · Trew

Hello, would like opinion on Jayco Journey dx caravan please?

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

To settle an argument: Are the corner stabilizers primarily designed to be used to level the van on slopey surfaces or are they to stop movement when occupants move around inside the van? Brodie

Mallycat · Mallycat

Newbie here, first time poster. Hoping I am not breaking any forum protocols.

. A friend of mine suggested I post here to see if there are any travelling builders, maybe semi retired, or simply travelling around and doing work along the way. I have a shack at Big Bend, a very popular Murray River l...

Hairyone · Hairyone

Gday, Im about to get a 600kg GVM upgrade and 2" lift on a 2008 79 series single cab Landcruiser ute. As part of the inspection it needs to be weighed and have been told it needs to be taken back to stock....removal of canopy, dog crate, water tank/pump, under tray draws, fridge, tools, solar panels........

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

For the last few weeks we have been going through the excercise of setting up our new van for an extended trip. My wife reckons that I am paranoid about weights so for peace of mind we decided to engage a company called Auswide Weighing Services to check 1) we are legal 2) our load is balanced correctly. ...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I purchased a Netgear Nighthawk about 6 years ago and it is the Mk1 version. About 12 months ago after leaving it plugged in to mains power for extended periods the battery swelled up to the extent it would not fit into the Nighthawk case. I was advised by Telstra that they did not make replacement batter...

Deno1 · Deno1

Hi there, currently looking at a Motorhome from the USA, where could I get a step down box to run 240 V down to 110 V and can I plug the 240 V into the side of the Motorhome. Cheers Deno

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

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Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Without question I am seeing more caravans, a lot more, on the road now than in my previous near 30 years living in Oz. At this time of the year it seems most of those vans are in NW Victoria with me! Over the past two days driving I have passed dozens of vans travelling in the opposite direction and I guess ab...

shakey55 · shakey55

Seeking advice from those that might know. I have a brand new (unopened in box) HR WDH model number 76003 as pictured. I dont need these and considering selling. When search to get a fair pricing guide I have seen them as low as $550 (eBay) and $1449 (a reputable caravan parts supplier). Am I missing so...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I usually camp in forest for a few weeks or months at a time. My drinking water needs are met by the 200L caravan tanks which last for two weeks or more by which time I need food/booze anyway so drive into town and fill 110L of plastic containers with potable water and pump that into the caravan tanks. Non po...

baker · baker

Hi everybody looking for some help i will be travelling down from Mareeba to Bingara in the next couple of weeks and i would like to get my diesel heater serviced can anybody recommend a service agent. Cheers Baker

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best off-road hybrid van ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, so hello to all! My husband and I are just starting our research ahead of retirement and heading off around Australia in a few years' time. We've pretty much decided on an off-road hybrid van to allow us to go into the more remote areas, such as the Gibb River Rd, Cape York, the...	Karramar	68	6917	08:08 AM Sep 17, 2022 by Trailer Sailer
	WA trip fuel snapshot. (Preview) Hi all,Left South West Slopes of NSW, in early April 2022, heading to WA and returned home Thursday of last week.Combination of touring, prospecting and isolating (we both got Covid in May)2020 Toyota 200 series diesel towing 2011 Phoenix off road cvan. Towing approx 95% of the time and Cvan fully lo...	nomadz	4	1076	03:50 PM Sep 15, 2022 by Bobdown
	are thermo coolers good or what ( 1 2 ) (Preview) .....question ....are thermo coolers good or what ......i have a 25 litre one given to me and its new the bloke didnt want it ......ive had it on now for 5 hours its keeping 6 degrees this is what i set it at ...i posted the question on another forum but got very little responce ........is it worth me takin...	tea spoon	30	1932	11:29 PM Sep 14, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	VW Campervan lwb 35 (Preview) confused re weights on our newly acquired CV vw campervan 35 lwb confused re weights tare is 3320 gvm 3550 what is included in the tare? -- Edited by maids on Wednesday 14th of September 2022 06:15:11 PM	maids	6	970	08:39 PM Sep 14, 2022 by maids
	Caravan Repairs (Preview) Hi All I need some repair work done on my van. I am located on the Yorke Peninsula and just wondering if anyone has had any repair work done here and if so who did they get? Thanks for your help Vicki	JICK	3	1035	07:51 PM Sep 14, 2022 by Greg 1
	VW Campervan lwb 35 (Preview) confused re weights on our newly acquired CV vw campervan 35 lwb confused re weights tare is 3320 gvm 3550 what is included in the tare?	maids	0	576	06:08 PM Sep 14, 2022 by maids
	Anyone here have a VW Crafter Motorhome? (Preview) We have just bought a VW Crafter MH and have noted it is so low to the ground someone else has bent the trailor connection. Is this normal for these vehicles?	maids	4	1026	02:31 PM Sep 13, 2022 by maids
	Slide On Camper Advantages (Preview) Hi All We have just completed our first serious camping trip through the whole of the Flinders Ranges, Marree, Lake Eyre, William Creek, Coober Pedy and return with our slide on camper on our Isuzu NLS AWD car license truck. We have previously used it for living for a couple of weeks during a trailable y...	Trailer Sailer	4	781	06:10 AM Sep 13, 2022 by Trailer Sailer
	Opinion on Jayco caravan (Preview) Hello, would like opinion on Jayco Journey dx caravan please?	Trew	22	15655	08:39 AM Sep 11, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Dropdown levellers/stabilizers? (Preview) To settle an argument: Are the corner stabilizers primarily designed to be used to level the van on slopey surfaces or are they to stop movement when occupants move around inside the van? Brodie	Brodie Allen	9	1372	08:25 AM Sep 11, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Any Travelling Grey Builders Here? (Preview) Newbie here, first time poster. Hoping I am not breaking any forum protocols. . A friend of mine suggested I post here to see if there are any travelling builders, maybe semi retired, or simply travelling around and doing work along the way. I have a shack at Big Bend, a very popular Murray River l...	Mallycat	6	778	10:37 PM Sep 8, 2022 by Cupie
	GVM upgrade (Preview) Gday, Im about to get a 600kg GVM upgrade and 2" lift on a 2008 79 series single cab Landcruiser ute. As part of the inspection it needs to be weighed and have been told it needs to be taken back to stock....removal of canopy, dog crate, water tank/pump, under tray draws, fridge, tools, solar panels........	Hairyone	12	1139	04:42 PM Sep 8, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Pre Trip Weight Check (Preview) For the last few weeks we have been going through the excercise of setting up our new van for an extended trip. My wife reckons that I am paranoid about weights so for peace of mind we decided to engage a company called Auswide Weighing Services to check 1) we are legal 2) our load is balanced correctly. ...	The Belmont Bear	4	760	02:43 PM Sep 6, 2022 by yobarr
	Netgear Nighthawk (Preview) I purchased a Netgear Nighthawk about 6 years ago and it is the Mk1 version. About 12 months ago after leaving it plugged in to mains power for extended periods the battery swelled up to the extent it would not fit into the Nighthawk case. I was advised by Telstra that they did not make replacement batter...	DMaxer	10	1069	12:45 PM Sep 5, 2022 by DMaxer
	Electrical in Motorhome (Preview) Hi there, currently looking at a Motorhome from the USA, where could I get a step down box to run 240 V down to 110 V and can I plug the 240 V into the side of the Motorhome. Cheers Deno	Deno1	9	887	10:47 AM Sep 5, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Why we love the G.A.R. (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkn5sa_w0g8&list=RDGMEMJQXQAmqrnmK1SEjY_rKBGA&start_radio=1&rv=EQb48nj4Ys8	Plain Truth	3	686	08:01 PM Sep 4, 2022 by Plain Truth
	Bah humbug to you wavers ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Without question I am seeing more caravans, a lot more, on the road now than in my previous near 30 years living in Oz. At this time of the year it seems most of those vans are in NW Victoria with me! Over the past two days driving I have passed dozens of vans travelling in the opposite direction and I guess ab...	Mike Harding	98	5102	03:43 PM Sep 4, 2022 by yobarr
	Price of Hayman Reese WDH (Preview) Seeking advice from those that might know. I have a brand new (unopened in box) HR WDH model number 76003 as pictured. I dont need these and considering selling. When search to get a fair pricing guide I have seen them as low as $550 (eBay) and $1449 (a reputable caravan parts supplier). Am I missing so...	shakey55	1	524	08:48 AM Sep 3, 2022 by TimTim
	Water storage, large ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I usually camp in forest for a few weeks or months at a time. My drinking water needs are met by the 200L caravan tanks which last for two weeks or more by which time I need food/booze anyway so drive into town and fill 110L of plastic containers with potable water and pump that into the caravan tanks. Non po...	Mike Harding	41	2957	09:19 PM Sep 2, 2022 by Meredith
	Diesel Heater (Preview) Hi everybody looking for some help i will be travelling down from Mareeba to Bingara in the next couple of weeks and i would like to get my diesel heater serviced can anybody recommend a service agent. Cheers Baker	baker	23	1660	07:27 AM Sep 2, 2022 by Magnarc
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