The Grey Nomads - General

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I saw this article in the news and thought that it would also apply to caravans: Flexi pipes are a cheap plumbing hardware for your home but could cost you thousands https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-02/the-hardware-that-can-cost-you-thousands/100666628

Gumpo · Gumpo

Geday all , my better half and I are going to become grey nomads next year when we retire. I have my tug ( 06 100 series TD L/C) and Im not selling her. Still looking for the van. To all out there do we really require an off road van if we are going off the beaten track? Maybe a silly question but I have had a few nom...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

After a few 100K on a wet road the footwell of my van is full of water - not from leaks but from spray off the car getting in thru the huge ventilation window at the rear that is for gas ventilation. There's no drain holes to let water out. What is the score if you ford a creek and the water pours in thru the ven...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

More likely dismayed - now that there's been a good term of wet it is a good time to search for unknown and invisible leaks. And to trace known leaks to their obscure and often far away origins. If your van is outside in the weather a moisture meter is an essential accessory. For a miserable $25 you can tes...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

After receiving countless complaints, and observing a multitude of serious problems with caravans over the past decade or so, and considering all of the practical and constructive suggestions received from 'vanners, it has been proposed that a Quality Standard - or Code of Practi...

Les_B · Les_B

Hi been here for a while now and first actual post so please be kind . Can handle a bit of a ribing - as to the post my partner and I are looking at overnighting a greens lake near ShepParton on the way to Albury and we are wondering if it is open and anyone is there. Thank you in advance. Les

bilbo · bilbo

The Top End is the area north of of Katherine and WHOLLY within the NT. It is NOT in WA or QLD. Earlier today there has been a post which seems to suggest that northern W A is "the Top End". It is the Kimberley. Some months ago there was a post (to a story on the main page) asking "was it bitumen all the way to the...

Nannabear · Nannabear

I'm looking at buying an Avan the seller says the rubber needs replacing. He has the rubber but hasn't installed it. Is this a big job. I haven't viewed that Avan yet as it is 4hours away

oldbloke · oldbloke

Soo, the hook/eyelet that holds the sliding door to out ensuite open when towing has come adrift. Reason being its screwed into crap Masonite. But the door has a fairly solid frame. The obvious solution is the eyelet needs to be moved to the edge where the frame is and make a shorter hook to suite. SWMB...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, ive bought a dual POL valve extension for my gas bottle and a plastic threaded plug (POL valve plug ). Question is can i use this plastic threaded plug to block one side of the pol outlet while i have my camp stove connected to the other side. ive read all information i can find but it only mentions that i...

Clarky 1 · Clarky 1

Hello, We are considering buying another property and the yard area is a bit tight. I was considering buying a trailer mover and have been researching the available products. There are obviously many different brands, designs and models to chose from and I have a tandem caravan weighing 3 t loaded a...

milo · milo

are there any free travelling software for windows pcs? that help you with working out things ie like say you want to stay at a place for more than a few days etc thanks

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all next year we are planning a trip in the top end from lake argyle to Kalbarri. We have a full off road van which loves to get down and dirty and pushed to the limits.We have also swapped the tinny for a rooftop tent for the hard to get to places and would love some feed back from the more experienced trave...

sherro · sherro

First question from me, and it's an absolute newbie question! If you stop just for one night, is it necessary to disengage the van from the car and balance up?

Halfwaythere · Halfwaythere

I've got crook knees (meniscus damage from sport) and I'm not opting for surgery just yet. Does anyone else have bad knees, and if so, any home remedies? Best knee braces? Hint's, tips, etc? I don't want to turn this into a medical thread, just want ways to make the driving easier

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey there everyone, I realised that my road side assist expired after an interesting mishap to say the least and hoping to find what everyone else uses which may be cost affective and a good quality service. I'm in a motorhome in NSW. Thanks!

us8camping · us8camping

Hi everyone. In the process of deciding what type of bus to convert to motorhome and understand what is required to get certification to motorhome. Can anyone in NSW tell me the cost of rego and CPT for a 12.5m motorhome 2 axle and 3 axle Thanks

bakerama · bakerama

Hi everybody. Can anyone suggest the quickest and safest camping ground route from Adelaide to Darwin please. We are new to travelling and have no solar. We prefer not to travel much more than 300k per day. Thank you.

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all we are planning a trip next year in the dry season through Hells gate via Katherine and lake argyle where we had to turn back to bitter springs two years ago and since then the virus has put a hold on our travel plans so now its time to stop whinging and get back to finish unfinished business We want t...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Very useful maps which present the data in an easily understood fashion. Telstra retail vs Telstra wholesale Telstra vs Optus vs Vodafone

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Failure of flexi pipes can cause major water damage (Preview) I saw this article in the news and thought that it would also apply to caravans: Flexi pipes are a cheap plumbing hardware for your home but could cost you thousands https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-02/the-hardware-that-can-cost-you-thousands/100666628	Buzz Lightbulb	2	678	05:28 PM Dec 2, 2021 by Craig1
	Advice anyone? (Preview) Geday all , my better half and I are going to become grey nomads next year when we retire. I have my tug ( 06 100 series TD L/C) and Im not selling her. Still looking for the van. To all out there do we really require an off road van if we are going off the beaten track? Maybe a silly question but I have had a few nom...	Gumpo	18	2163	01:44 PM Dec 2, 2021 by Gus1949
	Footwell full of water (Preview) After a few 100K on a wet road the footwell of my van is full of water - not from leaks but from spray off the car getting in thru the huge ventilation window at the rear that is for gas ventilation. There's no drain holes to let water out. What is the score if you ford a creek and the water pours in thru the ven...	Brodie Allen	5	932	04:14 PM Dec 1, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Get yourself one of these and be surprised (Preview) More likely dismayed - now that there's been a good term of wet it is a good time to search for unknown and invisible leaks. And to trace known leaks to their obscure and often far away origins. If your van is outside in the weather a moisture meter is an essential accessory. For a miserable $25 you can tes...	Brodie Allen	9	1843	04:10 PM Dec 1, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Need for a Quality "Standard" for Caravans (Preview) After receiving countless complaints, and observing a multitude of serious problems with caravans over the past decade or so, and considering all of the practical and constructive suggestions received from 'vanners, it has been proposed that a *Quality Standard* - or *Code of Practi...*	Colin1947	0	431	11:50 AM Dec 1, 2021 by Colin1947
	Greens lake (Preview) Hi been here for a while now and first actual post so please be kind . Can handle a bit of a ribing - as to the post my partner and I are looking at overnighting a greens lake near ShepParton on the way to Albury and we are wondering if it is open and anyone is there. Thank you in advance. Les	Les_B	12	1911	01:31 PM Nov 30, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Where "is" the Top End? (Preview) The Top End is the area north of of Katherine and WHOLLY within the NT. It is NOT in WA or QLD. Earlier today there has been a post which seems to suggest that northern W A is "the Top End". It is the Kimberley. Some months ago there was a post (to a story on the main page) asking "was it bitumen all the way to the...	bilbo	16	1876	08:56 AM Nov 30, 2021 by Rob Driver
	Avan (Preview) I'm looking at buying an Avan the seller says the rubber needs replacing. He has the rubber but hasn't installed it. Is this a big job. I haven't viewed that Avan yet as it is 4hours away	Nannabear	3	795	09:46 PM Nov 29, 2021 by elliemike
	Sliding door hook repair ideas (Preview) Soo, the hook/eyelet that holds the sliding door to out ensuite open when towing has come adrift. Reason being its screwed into crap Masonite. But the door has a fairly solid frame. The obvious solution is the eyelet needs to be moved to the edge where the frame is and make a shorter hook to suite. SWMB...	oldbloke	12	765	07:30 PM Nov 29, 2021 by Bobdown
	POL VALVE PLUG - unsure (Preview) Hi, ive bought a dual POL valve extension for my gas bottle and a plastic threaded plug (POL valve plug ). Question is can i use this plastic threaded plug to block one side of the pol outlet while i have my camp stove connected to the other side. ive read all information i can find but it only mentions that i...	cobberdog	1	455	05:21 PM Nov 29, 2021 by EJP
	Parkit 360 trailer mover. (Preview) Hello, We are considering buying another property and the yard area is a bit tight. I was considering buying a trailer mover and have been researching the available products. There are obviously many different brands, designs and models to chose from and I have a tandem caravan weighing 3 t loaded a...	Clarky 1	16	3533	09:15 AM Nov 29, 2021 by Phlipper
	travelling software? (Preview) are there any free travelling software for windows pcs? that help you with working out things ie like say you want to stay at a place for more than a few days etc thanks	milo	10	2608	05:40 PM Nov 28, 2021 by Jaahn
	Top end (Preview) Hi all next year we are planning a trip in the top end from lake argyle to Kalbarri. We have a full off road van which loves to get down and dirty and pushed to the limits.We have also swapped the tinny for a rooftop tent for the hard to get to places and would love some feed back from the more experienced trave...	travelyounger	23	1912	05:39 PM Nov 28, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Overnight Stops ( 1 2 ) (Preview) First question from me, and it's an absolute newbie question! If you stop just for one night, is it necessary to disengage the van from the car and balance up?	sherro	30	4087	09:07 AM Nov 28, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Driving With Dodgy Knees (Preview) I've got crook knees (meniscus damage from sport) and I'm not opting for surgery just yet. Does anyone else have bad knees, and if so, any home remedies? Best knee braces? Hint's, tips, etc? I don't want to turn this into a medical thread, just want ways to make the driving easier	Halfwaythere	18	1179	08:56 AM Nov 27, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Best road side assist service? (Preview) Hey there everyone, I realised that my road side assist expired after an interesting mishap to say the least and hoping to find what everyone else uses which may be cost affective and a good quality service. I'm in a motorhome in NSW. Thanks!	Tamsun	22	3318	08:00 PM Nov 26, 2021 by Tamsun
	Nsw motorhome rego cost (Preview) Hi everyone. In the process of deciding what type of bus to convert to motorhome and understand what is required to get certification to motorhome. Can anyone in NSW tell me the cost of rego and CPT for a 12.5m motorhome 2 axle and 3 axle Thanks	us8camping	11	2952	11:00 AM Nov 26, 2021 by deverall11
	Travelling from Adelaide to Darwin. (Preview) Hi everybody. Can anyone suggest the quickest and safest camping ground route from Adelaide to Darwin please. We are new to travelling and have no solar. We prefer not to travel much more than 300k per day. Thank you.	bakerama	12	1947	10:27 AM Nov 26, 2021 by bakerama
	Gib river road (Preview) Hi all we are planning a trip next year in the dry season through Hells gate via Katherine and lake argyle where we had to turn back to bitter springs two years ago and since then the virus has put a hold on our travel plans so now its time to stop whinging and get back to finish unfinished business We want t...	travelyounger	1	634	06:51 AM Nov 26, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Mobile phone coverage maps (Preview) Very useful maps which present the data in an easily understood fashion. Telstra retail vs Telstra wholesale Telstra vs Optus vs Vodafone	Mike Harding	4	1740	08:19 AM Nov 25, 2021 by Mike Harding
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