The Grey Nomads - General

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I suppose this is probably "Technical" but I thought it may be of interest to some who do not normally read the "Technical" section and it's only a little bit technical :) This is a really useful $19 device to check the power consumption of any 240V electrical device. it plugs into the mains (or a generat...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

On Radio National this morning a new study said that for healthy people >70 years old, a glass or 2 of wine a day could be good for your health. So time to open up a "Penfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Barossa Shiraz" or similar & support our wine industry!

iana · iana

Coming around to the idea of selling our towed beast, and purchasing a shorter and lighter van, from what I have seen at the caravan shows are:- The vans are nearly all the same design, and I suppose that's the way it is, being a box on wheels and to fit all we want inside them. Bed at the front North South, th...

travelyounger · travelyounger

The poor old pubs have been doing it tough during the pandemic and some publicans have spent the lockdown improving their venues. I would like to hear of other peoples recommendations of towns with good pubs. Here is mine Imperial hotel Quirindi NSW Great food great range of beer lounge areas with tv h...

scoota · scoota

Hi anyone out their that has the Same model Ute with the 5 spring rear set up. I cannot find any info on the standard height from centre of wheel to the wheel arch body. If anyone can provide these measurements that would of great help to me. Rear and front. Cheers Scoota

Possum3 · Possum3

A major upgrade is coming for the long-running Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range within about 12 months.However, while the MY22 technical update should bring long-overdue safety improvements and increased payload capacities for Toyotas aged but still popular workhorse line-up, its unlik...

scoota · scoota

Hi Just wondering what people have done to protect the rear Ute screen from stones when towing van. Not wanting to fit a stone stomper looking for something to put on the window itself either permanent while travelling or something that can be removed easily. Thanks Scoota

ONE PLUS ONE · ONE PLUS ONE

Hi All Wondering if anyone has been on the Strzelecki Track in the past month or two and if so what it was like. I do have an off road van and drive to the conditions but in saying that dont really want shuddering corrugations all the way. Also it isn't showing a great lot of fuel stops on the map. Would apprec...

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

HI all listened to the podcast about reversing your van that appeared in my GNF feed yesterday Amusing how he blamed her and she blamed him, the stuff about walkie talkies and shouting at each other was good (or not so good) The last bloke who puts 20c on the ground after pacing out the distance seems int...

FlyAway · FlyAway

How do you place them to do the job? Not long enough

Santa · Santa

Just as many are finally coming to terms with Windows 10, here comes Windows 11, W10 suits me fine, does everything I need, cant see myself upgrading to 11 until the teething problems have been sorted, seems like a lot of the new features are simply change for the sake of change. "Windows 11 Launch Live U...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi all, Well I found out the hard and fast way last Saturday afternoon. Coming home home from the Big Green Shed in very light traffic on the A40 = Three lanes in Sydney. I'm motoring along under the posted speed limit in the kerb lane. This Bimbo Lady makes a left lane change To get yet another feed of Mac...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we are using the 238GM butane cartridges on our single burner gasmate cooker , and find they don't empty properly, thy seen to be about one third full when they start to slow down, is this normal or will it be the cartridge brand we are using

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Caravan Inspections? Pre-Holiday Basic Items to be Checked We want everyone in Australia who tows a caravan or camper-trailer to have it inspected before they take to the road, to ensure it is legal and safe. It is important to understand Ratings & Masses to ensure that no Ratings ar...

Bill Brealey · Bill Brealey

Am looking at Kick Ass and Opposite Lock fridges, any feedback would be great

mykringo · mykringo

We are planning our first trip to Tasmania in February and have booked on the day ferry arriving at Devonport at 7:30pm. I was wanting to know what others have done for this first night stopover. As we probably won't be off the ferry before 8:30ish I am reluctant to pay for a caravan park as we will be leavi...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

I was intrigued by somebodys post on another caravan forum and thought I would ask the brains trust here:- The OP posted a photo of their bike rack on the back of their caravan. The photo showed that they had removed the NSW number plate from their caravan and attached it to the bike rack. Discussion then...

tea spoon · tea spoon

has anyone used a reasonably good quality blowup mattress on single beds in there caravan .......we have foam at the moment but when laying can feel the wood under on the hip.....so we have to sleep on the back and be carefull not to turn over on sides .....have looked at innerspring ones but find the pri...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Dear all, has anyone recently had their caravan serviced in Mount Isa ? my New Age Mantaray 16. 5 is due for its 10,000 service appreciate your opinions thanks and regards ron

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

I want to put a diode on a main wire from the battery. I do know a diode allows current to flow one way but not the other. The maximum amps that this wire would be possibly drawing would be 12V 10 amps. Can someone tell me the type of diode I should get and its number/name? Thanks

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	Electrical: power measurement (Preview) I suppose this is probably "Technical" but I thought it may be of interest to some who do not normally read the "Technical" section and it's only a little bit technical :) This is a really useful $19 device to check the power consumption of any 240V electrical device. it plugs into the mains (or a generat...	Mike Harding	6	922	10:07 PM Nov 8, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	ABC RN >70y glass or 2 per day (Preview) On Radio National this morning a new study said that for healthy people >70 years old, a glass or 2 of wine a day could be good for your health. So time to open up a "Penfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Barossa Shiraz" or similar & support our wine industry!	Whenarewethere	8	762	07:37 PM Nov 8, 2021 by oldbloke
	Caravan interior design (Preview) Coming around to the idea of selling our towed beast, and purchasing a shorter and lighter van, from what I have seen at the caravan shows are:- The vans are nearly all the same design, and I suppose that's the way it is, being a box on wheels and to fit all we want inside them. Bed at the front North South, th...	iana	18	2064	02:58 PM Nov 8, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Give a pub a plug (Preview) The poor old pubs have been doing it tough during the pandemic and some publicans have spent the lockdown improving their venues. I would like to hear of other peoples recommendations of towns with good pubs. Here is mine Imperial hotel Quirindi NSW Great food great range of beer lounge areas with tv h...	travelyounger	5	1021	11:00 AM Nov 7, 2021 by Dougwe
	Dmax cab 2018 height standard (Preview) Hi anyone out their that has the Same model Ute with the 5 spring rear set up. I cannot find any info on the standard height from centre of wheel to the wheel arch body. If anyone can provide these measurements that would of great help to me. Rear and front. Cheers Scoota	scoota	7	922	10:07 AM Nov 5, 2021 by scoota
	70 series Landcruiser to get significant upgrade (Preview) A major upgrade is coming for the long-running Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range within about 12 months.However, while the MY22 technical update should bring long-overdue safety improvements and increased payload capacities for Toyotas aged but still popular workhorse line-up, its unlik...	Possum3	2	1036	09:10 PM Nov 4, 2021 by Possum3
	Protecting rear window (Preview) Hi Just wondering what people have done to protect the rear Ute screen from stones when towing van. Not wanting to fit a stone stomper looking for something to put on the window itself either permanent while travelling or something that can be removed easily. Thanks Scoota	scoota	11	1707	05:55 PM Nov 4, 2021 by peter67
	STRZELECKI TRACK ??? (Preview) Hi All Wondering if anyone has been on the Strzelecki Track in the past month or two and if so what it was like. I do have an off road van and drive to the conditions but in saying that dont really want shuddering corrugations all the way. Also it isn't showing a great lot of fuel stops on the map. Would apprec...	ONE PLUS ONE	5	1400	07:00 AM Nov 4, 2021 by ONE PLUS ONE
	Grey Nomads Podcast (Preview) HI all listened to the podcast about reversing your van that appeared in my GNF feed yesterday Amusing how he blamed her and she blamed him, the stuff about walkie talkies and shouting at each other was good (or not so good) The last bloke who puts 20c on the ground after pacing out the distance seems int...	Cisco kid	4	1654	07:49 PM Nov 3, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Levelling chocks in tandem (Preview) How do you place them to do the job? Not long enough	FlyAway	17	1583	04:41 PM Nov 3, 2021 by bobsa
	Wndows 11. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Just as many are finally coming to terms with Windows 10, here comes Windows 11, W10 suits me fine, does everything I need, cant see myself upgrading to 11 until the teething problems have been sorted, seems like a lot of the new features are simply change for the sake of change. "Windows 11 Launch Live U...	Santa	82	3483	11:41 AM Nov 3, 2021 by PeterX
	When is Comprehensive Car Insurance is Not what IT SAYS (Preview) Hi all, Well I found out the hard and fast way last Saturday afternoon. Coming home home from the Big Green Shed in very light traffic on the A40 = Three lanes in Sydney. I'm motoring along under the posted speed limit in the kerb lane. This Bimbo Lady makes a left lane change To get yet another feed of Mac...	Old and Grey	7	880	10:54 PM Nov 1, 2021 by Knightrider
	Butane gas cartridge (Preview) we are using the 238GM butane cartridges on our single burner gasmate cooker , and find they don't empty properly, thy seen to be about one third full when they start to slow down, is this normal or will it be the cartridge brand we are using	Cowboy7307	11	1907	08:27 PM Nov 1, 2021 by Cupie
	Caravan Inspections? Pre-Holiday Basic Items to be Checked (Preview) Caravan Inspections? Pre-Holiday Basic Items to be Checked We want everyone in Australia who tows a caravan or camper-trailer to have it inspected before they take to the road, to ensure it is legal and safe. It is important to understand Ratings & Masses to ensure that no Ratings ar...	Colin1947	1	597	01:05 PM Nov 1, 2021 by Possum3
	Portable fridges (Preview) Am looking at Kick Ass and Opposite Lock fridges, any feedback would be great	Bill Brealey	26	4927	12:10 PM Nov 1, 2021 by StewG
	Night Arrival Devonport Ferry (Preview) We are planning our first trip to Tasmania in February and have booked on the day ferry arriving at Devonport at 7:30pm. I was wanting to know what others have done for this first night stopover. As we probably won't be off the ferry before 8:30ish I am reluctant to pay for a caravan park as we will be leavi...	mykringo	19	1427	10:26 PM Oct 31, 2021 by jeepnudger
	Number Plate (Preview) I was intrigued by somebodys post on another caravan forum and thought I would ask the brains trust here:- The OP posted a photo of their bike rack on the back of their caravan. The photo showed that they had removed the NSW number plate from their caravan and attached it to the bike rack. Discussion then...	ConsumerMan	9	1768	09:58 AM Oct 29, 2021 by ConsumerMan
	a better sleep for us (Preview) has anyone used a reasonably good quality blowup mattress on single beds in there caravan .......we have foam at the moment but when laying can feel the wood under on the hip.....so we have to sleep on the back and be carefull not to turn over on sides .....have looked at innerspring ones but find the pri...	tea spoon	6	1137	06:44 AM Oct 29, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Recommended Caravan service centre in Mount Isa (Preview) Dear all, has anyone recently had their caravan serviced in Mount Isa ? my New Age Mantaray 16. 5 is due for its 10,000 service appreciate your opinions thanks and regards ron	Ronzo	4	832	05:09 PM Oct 28, 2021 by Ronzo
	Question for Electronic Experts. (Preview) I want to put a diode on a main wire from the battery. I do know a diode allows current to flow one way but not the other. The maximum amps that this wire would be possibly drawing would be 12V 10 amps. Can someone tell me the type of diode I should get and its number/name? Thanks	HandyWalter	3	808	03:47 PM Oct 28, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
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