The Grey Nomads - General

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A couple of days ago someone was making enquiry about these tire monitors. My post was lost it seems so here's the main portions of my opinion and a good source for these and all other electronic stuff at prices generally way below the third party sellers often quoted. All over a very interesting site...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Keep a check on your wheels/hubs/drums each time you stop and maybe avert a possible calamity of biblical proportions. Lose a wheel/hub and imagine how you would control the rig! Any oncoming traffic???? I have had early warning of one brake drum getting a bit hot - the shoes were set too tight and wer...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Apologies for the render - copied and pasted. Your Car Is No Longer a SanctuaryIt's a Surveillance Tool September 2, 2024, Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/your-car-no-longer-sanctuaryits-surveillance...Ford Motor Company is just one of many automakers advancing technology that we...

Hobie cat sailor · Hobie cat sailor

Hi all...just some info please, what's the road like from cobar to Burke? Is it in good condition and wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass each other.

NoelB · NoelB

I'm looking for a coffee machine that plugs into a 12v socket and makes a reasonable flat white please. (plugs into the cigarette lighter socket). Thanks. Noel ...I guess the USB port is another option. -- Edited by NoelB on Friday 20th of September 2024 10:58:45 AM

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Do the ppl flat towing little cars behind their motorhomes use rock tamers, stone stompers or whatever TIA BAS

Hobie cat sailor · Hobie cat sailor

Hi all...I see some caravan (nsw) have on the rear left of the van a sign "do not overtake turning vehicle". Is this a requirement to have on van if combined length is over 7.r metres..ta in anticipation

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Question for the gurus: HitchnGo Walkabout v Predator Has anyone any idea which is the better. TIA Bas

Rodsvan · Rodsvan

Every time I post a response on this forum all my paragraphs breaks disappear and it ends up as one long paragraph. Is anyone able to give me any advice on how to fix this? I am using a Samsung phone if that makes a difference. Rod

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . If. I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Im seeking some information what type of wheel chocks to get for our single axle pop top? our ramps are Milenco quattro

Captainozzie · Captainozzie

I have a 2015 Majestic Sierra which I love. Only problem is scarcity of info from manufacturer. I want to add some items to the 12 v system. It has a Genius 15 35 control panel which shows all the fused circuits. Unfortunately, fr om there the wiring "Vanishes". Trying to find the wiring bundle {Loom...

David2208 · David2208

Does anyone have a 300 series Landcruiser with towing mirrors. Id be interested to know what towing mirrors they have, are they happy with them and how much did they cost. Only ones I can find are clear view next gen at $1,950.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

We're promised a long hot summer, and being able to see where the fires are raging is a handy safety and convenience app. The site has about 50 panes that can be overlayed like rain, cloud, flooding, storms etc. It's quite an event to see where the fires are predominating world-wide too. South America...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A couple of capable contacts I have made in the van servicing industry are quoting 4 to 6 months waiting time for services. Blaming tradesmen losses and the explosion in the number of vans already on and coming onto the scene. It's a bit of a worry with the industry at liberty to employ just about anybo...

ChezandPete · ChezandPete

Update re Oz Star15ft Couples, semi offroad: Feedback from anyone who may have purchased one of these vans would be greatly appreciated. We did fly to Melbourne to see the 15 ft Couples Oz Star Caravan but the van was not fully compmeted i.e water tanks, solar etc not installed. We have been in discus...

Hobie cat sailor · Hobie cat sailor

hi all GN's...new to caravaning caravaning...brought a cruiser 4.2 diesel 5 x speed manual...I have been advised , when towing the van, never use 5th gear...travel in 4th at about 90 to 95 ks..is this correct, as it seems that the revs are sitting on 6600 rmp...is the doing damage to engine / gears...p...

Jeff and Maryanne · Jeff and Maryanne

Hello everyone. My wife and I are going back on the road again soon. We will need to sell everything to do this. That's an unfortunate fact of life for us, but if we want this amazing lifestyle it's what we must do. My question for all of you lovely people who have had to do the same thing is - what do you intend...

Anvid · Anvid

Recently while visiting a Senior's Expo, there was a table encouraging people to register for 'ehealth'. It appears that this is new Government scheme (July 2012) to personally control your own Electronic Health Records. Here is their website: http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/eh...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Is the SSM a thing that needs to be put in the circuit by an electrician and what is purpose of it?

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	TPMS system - opinion (Preview) A couple of days ago someone was making enquiry about these tire monitors. My post was lost it seems so here's the main portions of my opinion and a good source for these and all other electronic stuff at prices generally way below the third party sellers often quoted. All over a very interesting site...	Brodie Allen	0	348	01:53 PM Sep 30, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Hub/Brakes/Bearings temperature monitoring (Preview) Keep a check on your wheels/hubs/drums each time you stop and maybe avert a possible calamity of biblical proportions. Lose a wheel/hub and imagine how you would control the rig! Any oncoming traffic???? I have had early warning of one brake drum getting a bit hot - the shoes were set too tight and wer...	Brodie Allen	12	1056	10:29 AM Sep 30, 2024 by Silkwood
	Just had to share this! Your new tug will be included. (Preview) Apologies for the render - copied and pasted. Your Car Is No Longer a SanctuaryIt's a Surveillance Tool September 2, 2024, Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/your-car-no-longer-sanctuaryits-surveillance...Ford Motor Company is just one of many automakers advancing technology that we...	Brodie Allen	16	1364	07:56 AM Sep 30, 2024 by TheHeaths
	Cobar to Burke road (Preview) Hi all...just some info please, what's the road like from cobar to Burke? Is it in good condition and wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass each other.	Hobie cat sailor	4	607	12:02 PM Sep 24, 2024 by The Belmont Bear
	12v coffee machine? (Preview) I'm looking for a coffee machine that plugs into a 12v socket and makes a reasonable flat white please. (plugs into the cigarette lighter socket). Thanks. Noel ...I guess the USB port is another option. -- Edited by NoelB on Friday 20th of September 2024 10:58:45 AM	NoelB	6	685	10:55 AM Sep 21, 2024 by Aussie1
	Motorhomes and Rock tamers (Preview) Do the ppl flat towing little cars behind their motorhomes use rock tamers, stone stompers or whatever TIA BAS	Bas + Eve	9	741	09:06 PM Sep 17, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Signage on caravan (Preview) Hi all...I see some caravan (nsw) have on the rear left of the van a sign "do not overtake turning vehicle". Is this a requirement to have on van if combined length is over 7.r metres..ta in anticipation	Hobie cat sailor	1	517	04:34 PM Sep 17, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	A Frame Towing (Preview) Question for the gurus: HitchnGo Walkabout v Predator Has anyone any idea which is the better. TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	1	525	11:14 AM Sep 16, 2024 by woolman
	Paragraph breaks disappear (Preview) Every time I post a response on this forum all my paragraphs breaks disappear and it ends up as one long paragraph. Is anyone able to give me any advice on how to fix this? I am using a Samsung phone if that makes a difference. Rod	Rodsvan	8	773	10:46 AM Sep 15, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Jayco STARCRAFT LOW WATER PRESSURE (Preview) I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . If. I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP...	jeepnudger	2	410	10:05 PM Sep 14, 2024 by watsea
	Wheel chock rubber v plastic (Preview) Im seeking some information what type of wheel chocks to get for our single axle pop top? our ramps are Milenco quattro	Brianvicki	15	843	11:54 AM Sep 14, 2024 by StewG
	Majestic Sierra wiring diagram (Preview) I have a 2015 Majestic Sierra which I love. Only problem is scarcity of info from manufacturer. I want to add some items to the 12 v system. It has a Genius 15 35 control panel which shows all the fused circuits. Unfortunately, fr om there the wiring "Vanishes". Trying to find the wiring bundle {Loom...	Captainozzie	3	433	03:34 PM Sep 13, 2024 by TimTim
	Landcruiser 300 Towing mirrors (Preview) Does anyone have a 300 series Landcruiser with towing mirrors. Id be interested to know what towing mirrors they have, are they happy with them and how much did they cost. Only ones I can find are clear view next gen at $1,950.	David2208	4	696	03:51 PM Sep 12, 2024 by Possum3
	Have you got your WINDY fire info app at the ready? (Preview) We're promised a long hot summer, and being able to see where the fires are raging is a handy safety and convenience app. The site has about 50 panes that can be overlayed like rain, cloud, flooding, storms etc. It's quite an event to see where the fires are predominating world-wide too. South America...	Brodie Allen	2	358	01:21 PM Sep 12, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Re: Workshop waiting times (Preview) A couple of capable contacts I have made in the van servicing industry are quoting 4 to 6 months waiting time for services. Blaming tradesmen losses and the explosion in the number of vans already on and coming onto the scene. It's a bit of a worry with the industry at liberty to employ just about anybo...	Brodie Allen	11	1306	10:59 PM Sep 10, 2024 by Cupie
	Oz Star Caravans - 15 ft Couples (Preview) Update re Oz Star15ft Couples, semi offroad: Feedback from anyone who may have purchased one of these vans would be greatly appreciated. We did fly to Melbourne to see the 15 ft Couples Oz Star Caravan but the van was not fully compmeted i.e water tanks, solar etc not installed. We have been in discus...	ChezandPete	4	715	11:21 PM Sep 9, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	Manual gears towing a van (Preview) hi all GN's...new to caravaning caravaning...brought a cruiser 4.2 diesel 5 x speed manual...I have been advised , when towing the van, never use 5th gear...travel in 4th at about 90 to 95 ks..is this correct, as it seems that the revs are sitting on 6600 rmp...is the doing damage to engine / gears...p...	Hobie cat sailor	13	745	10:31 PM Sep 9, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	End of the road ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello everyone. My wife and I are going back on the road again soon. We will need to sell everything to do this. That's an unfortunate fact of life for us, but if we want this amazing lifestyle it's what we must do. My question for all of you lovely people who have had to do the same thing is - what do you intend...	Jeff and Maryanne	33	2030	07:53 AM Sep 9, 2024 by Dick0
	Electronic Health Records known as ehealth (Preview) Recently while visiting a Senior's Expo, there was a table encouraging people to register for 'ehealth'. It appears that this is new Government scheme (July 2012) to personally control your own Electronic Health Records. Here is their website: http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/eh...	Anvid	13	1665	09:39 PM Sep 7, 2024 by Silkwood
	What is soft start module (Preview) Is the SSM a thing that needs to be put in the circuit by an electrician and what is purpose of it?	jeepnudger	19	3531	09:44 AM Sep 3, 2024 by shallowal
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