The Grey Nomads - General

Broadies · Broadies

Hi there, had the van on the road for 3 weeks now. It's second hand, no warranty. The gas will not ignite in the hot water. It works fine on 240v however. The sacrificial annode has been replaced and inside of tank has been cleaned. Our toilet will also not flush. Fuses are good. Hubby thinks no 12v power is...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Has anyone out their been on the 10 day or 7 day cruise from Darwin or Broom of the Kimberly coast run by APT cruises and seen the falls at their best. I know its very expensive but includes all food alcohol and day trips except helicopter flights but I think it will worth it .I would like some feedback on the...

Jack 19_61-2 · Jack 19_61-2

G'day All: I would like to ask if any members have used a 2 or 3 Ring Gas Burner direct from a caravan bayonet. My hope is to run a Gasmate 2 Ring Burner from the bayonet on a Jayco Journey. This ring burner would be connected using a 3 metre bayonet hose. Please let my know you thoughts. Thanks and regards, Ja...

aastek · aastek

Would like to get peoples thoughts on the pro and cons of using air bags versus standard ride leveler bars i currently have ride levellers but have the opportunity to get air bags and them fitted for nothing Thanks Kurt

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, Due to circumstances, we have to leave our van in Toowoomba & are hiring a trailer to take some furniture back to Townsville. My mother-in-law didn't quite make 102 years before cancer took her last month. I've hired a cage type trailer (6x4) & plan on doing around 600-650kms...

Ozecho · Ozecho

Hi All, New to caravaning... and looking to buy something that will take us off road and to do the "lap". Of course, we are looking for as light as possible, dont want to tow anything too heavy... but I'd like to know, am I going to feel or know the difference between towing a 16ft caravan and an 18ft or even a...

Setter2 · Setter2

Hi All has anyone had the problem where their ability to free cap with no AC leaves 5them also with no lighting. Our Van will work great on AC and also the fridge etc. works fine on DC from the car but from the solar powered battery there is nothing. I have checked the output from the batteries and it shows 1...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Large bushfire West of Denmark, avoid the area. Big fire in the previous old ranch...........Bridgetown under threat as well https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ -- Edited by Bobdown on Saturday 5th of February 2022 09:48:27 PM

Daydreamer · Daydreamer

Dear all We have finally bought a van and a tow vehicle. The van is a viewfinder - introduced to the Austrlaian market about 15 months ago. TARE weight is 2200 and Aggregated trailer weight is 2800. To tow this we purchased a 2008 Pathfinder R51 Deisel, automatic. We took our shake down trip to Lakes E...

Katerina · Katerina

I. am buying a hybrid e-bike and would like any hints on that issue and also what type of bike rack I should get and who should I get to install the rack.Thanks in anticipation. Cathy

On The Move · On The Move

Afternoon all Our fridge has a terminal fault . Paper work is in for a warranty claim but have information this fridge has been discontinued in Australia. Just wondering if any one has had to replace a refrigerator , what ever the model , what was the lead time for such replacement. We where going on a tri...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Selecting Your IDEAL Caravan! Buying a new caravan is a very big investment, and it is essential that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound and wise investment. Firstly, and most importantly, it is suggested that...

Broomy · Broomy

Hi everyone, we would like some advise as we are new to caravanning & have not travelled on this road before. We are planning to go down to Cann River & over to say Mallacoota, we want to travel up the south coast. What is the road like as we don't want to travel down anything too steep as we are not ex...

dorian · dorian

This is absolutely the last straw for me. I've tried to understand and accept the significance of sacred sites, but it's now become intolerably ridiculous. SouWester Spirits under fire for use of moojar tree, sacred to Noongar people, in gin: [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-31/gin...

iana · iana

For those on this forum, and those reading this from other forums, when you put forward a question requesting information, please read what you are about to post, and ask yourself, can a responder give you an adequate answer based on the information you have provided. Put yourself in their shoes and...

Dave Kelly · Dave Kelly

Hi again guys , what's the best route to broken Hill from Port Augusta? Can you get 21 ft van up Horrocks pass okay or not? Cheers Dave

CLIFF · CLIFF

Hi All. We need to replace our 10 year old 18ft Dometic vinyl awning. We have had no problems with this awning and have been doing a bit of research on whats available. It seems the choice is to either go again with a Dometic replacement, purchase an Aussie Traveller equivalent, or have one made up b...

graeme c · graeme c

Hi due to a medical condition I need to have finely minced food, has anyone used a usb blender and do they mince or blend to liquid, looking for something portable when on the road mainly lunch so no 240v Thanks Graeme

RodLainie · RodLainie

Just letting you all know if you are looking to purchase a rechargeable fan the Companion which is 240x12x6volt battery with LED light, are not all that they promise to be. The 6 volt battery that is meant to last 4 hours on low and 2 hours on high actually only lasts maybe 1 hour on low, if you are lucky. Whe...

DaBo · DaBo

M wife and I are retired living in Melbourne and are looking to lap Australia and then the odd few days away every so often. We have no experience in RV'ing but have been looking around to see what is the best for us. On that note our preference at this stage is: Sunliner Habitat 3 or;Sunliner Trex Unfortu...

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	Gas hot water not working (Preview) Hi there, had the van on the road for 3 weeks now. It's second hand, no warranty. The gas will not ignite in the hot water. It works fine on 240v however. The sacrificial annode has been replaced and inside of tank has been cleaned. Our toilet will also not flush. Fuses are good. Hubby thinks no 12v power is...	Broadies	7	843	11:30 AM Feb 10, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Horizontal Falls (Preview) Has anyone out their been on the 10 day or 7 day cruise from Darwin or Broom of the Kimberly coast run by APT cruises and seen the falls at their best. I know its very expensive but includes all food alcohol and day trips except helicopter flights but I think it will worth it .I would like some feedback on the...	travelyounger	15	2638	10:48 PM Feb 9, 2022 by chappy
	Gas Ring Burners - Caravan Bayonet gas ring burners ring burners caravan bayonet (Preview) G'day All: I would like to ask if any members have used a 2 or 3 Ring Gas Burner direct from a caravan bayonet. My hope is to run a Gasmate 2 Ring Burner from the bayonet on a Jayco Journey. This ring burner would be connected using a 3 metre bayonet hose. Please let my know you thoughts. Thanks and regards, Ja...	Jack 19_61-2	25	4032	04:37 PM Feb 9, 2022 by Ubique 68
	Air bags versus ride leveler bars (Preview) Would like to get peoples thoughts on the pro and cons of using air bags versus standard ride leveler bars i currently have ride levellers but have the opportunity to get air bags and them fitted for nothing Thanks Kurt	aastek	18	4090	10:41 AM Feb 9, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	U-Haul trailers, has anyone hired them before? (Preview) Hello everyone, Due to circumstances, we have to leave our van in Toowoomba & are hiring a trailer to take some furniture back to Townsville. My mother-in-law didn't quite make 102 years before cancer took her last month. I've hired a cage type trailer (6x4) & plan on doing around 600-650kms...	Warren-Pat_01	14	1982	07:36 AM Feb 8, 2022 by Rob Driver
	16ft Caravan or 20ft Caravan? (Preview) Hi All, New to caravaning... and looking to buy something that will take us off road and to do the "lap". Of course, we are looking for as light as possible, dont want to tow anything too heavy... but I'd like to know, am I going to feel or know the difference between towing a 16ft caravan and an 18ft or even a...	Ozecho	21	5522	04:21 PM Feb 7, 2022 by dieseltojo
	Jurgens Lunagaza DC (Preview) Hi All has anyone had the problem where their ability to free cap with no AC leaves 5them also with no lighting. Our Van will work great on AC and also the fridge etc. works fine on DC from the car but from the solar powered battery there is nothing. I have checked the output from the batteries and it shows 1...	Setter2	4	1400	09:55 PM Feb 6, 2022 by BarneyBDB
	Denmark and Bridgetown fires (Preview) Large bushfire West of Denmark, avoid the area. Big fire in the previous old ranch...........Bridgetown under threat as well https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ -- Edited by Bobdown on Saturday 5th of February 2022 09:48:27 PM	Bobdown	7	1425	05:43 PM Feb 6, 2022 by Bobdown
	Help requested. Caravan sways ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Dear all We have finally bought a van and a tow vehicle. The van is a viewfinder - introduced to the Austrlaian market about 15 months ago. TARE weight is 2200 and Aggregated trailer weight is 2800. To tow this we purchased a 2008 Pathfinder R51 Deisel, automatic. We took our shake down trip to Lakes E...	Daydreamer	50	8566	09:57 PM Feb 4, 2022 by Hylife
	E Bikes and rack to go on back of motorhome (Preview) I. am buying a hybrid e-bike and would like any hints on that issue and also what type of bike rack I should get and who should I get to install the rack.Thanks in anticipation. Cathy	Katerina	23	2538	08:54 AM Feb 4, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Dometic fridge RM4606 (Preview) Afternoon all Our fridge has a terminal fault . Paper work is in for a warranty claim but have information this fridge has been discontinued in Australia. Just wondering if any one has had to replace a refrigerator , what ever the model , what was the lead time for such replacement. We where going on a tri...	On The Move	2	758	08:07 PM Feb 3, 2022 by On The Move
	Selecting Your IDEAL Caravan! (Preview) *Selecting Your IDEAL* Caravan!** Buying a new caravan is a very big investment, and it is *essential* that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "*home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound* and *wise* investment. Firstly, and most importantly, it is suggested that...	Colin1947	4	1300	11:36 AM Feb 3, 2022 by 86GTS
	Road terrain from Wagga down to Cann River (Preview) Hi everyone, we would like some advise as we are new to caravanning & have not travelled on this road before. We are planning to go down to Cann River & over to say Mallacoota, we want to travel up the south coast. What is the road like as we don't want to travel down anything too steep as we are not ex...	Broomy	11	1477	09:40 AM Feb 3, 2022 by Broomy
	Moojar tree, sacred to Noongar people (closed) (Preview) This is absolutely the last straw for me. I've tried to understand and accept the significance of sacred sites, but it's now become intolerably ridiculous. SouWester Spirits under fire for use of moojar tree, sacred to Noongar people, in gin: [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-31/gin...	dorian	17	2845	06:14 PM Feb 2, 2022 by Cassie63
	So you have a question to ask ? (Preview) For those on this forum, and those reading this from other forums, when you put forward a question requesting information, please read what you are about to post, and ask yourself, can a responder give you an adequate answer based on the information you have provided. Put yourself in their shoes and...	iana	16	2080	05:53 PM Feb 2, 2022 by Craig1
	Road suitability (Preview) Hi again guys , what's the best route to broken Hill from Port Augusta? Can you get 21 ft van up Horrocks pass okay or not? Cheers Dave	Dave Kelly	12	1399	11:10 AM Feb 2, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	AWNING REPLACEMENT (Preview) Hi All. We need to replace our 10 year old 18ft Dometic vinyl awning. We have had no problems with this awning and have been doing a bit of research on whats available. It seems the choice is to either go again with a Dometic replacement, purchase an Aussie Traveller equivalent, or have one made up b...	CLIFF	6	2958	12:00 AM Feb 2, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	USB blender mixer (Preview) Hi due to a medical condition I need to have finely minced food, has anyone used a usb blender and do they mince or blend to liquid, looking for something portable when on the road mainly lunch so no 240v Thanks Graeme	graeme c	12	1373	11:25 AM Feb 1, 2022 by graeme c
	Companion Rechargeable Fan (Preview) Just letting you all know if you are looking to purchase a rechargeable fan the Companion which is 240x12x6volt battery with LED light, are not all that they promise to be. The 6 volt battery that is meant to last 4 hours on low and 2 hours on high actually only lasts maybe 1 hour on low, if you are lucky. Whe...	RodLainie	9	6393	08:25 PM Jan 30, 2022 by ConsumerMan
	Habitat 3 (Preview) M wife and I are retired living in Melbourne and are looking to lap Australia and then the odd few days away every so often. We have no experience in RV'ing but have been looking around to see what is the best for us. On that note our preference at this stage is: Sunliner Habitat 3 or;Sunliner Trex Unfortu...	DaBo	13	2688	07:26 PM Jan 30, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
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