The Grey Nomads - General

Itchum · Itchum

Hi All, I am a keen boater, and want to take my dinghy with me on a proposed 12mth plus trip next year. At the waterhole at Camooweal recently I saw a Corker Camper, which was a large caravan with a dinghy and trailer inserted in the rear. Would appreciate any info as I've drawn a blank with my searches T...

KevinJ · KevinJ

We are all told that the tow vehicle should be at least 10% heavier than the van we are towing and I don't doubt that for one moment. What I would like to know is the scientific reason a semi trailer prime mover can be less in weight that its trailer let alone with a B-Double or a Road Train. Just curious.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I've put this post here because although it's Technical my feeling is it has a better fit in General. How to set up a shared directory on a caravan wireless network: For the past three years of my nomad existence an on-going irritation has been the "fiddlyness" of sharing files between my computer/tab...

Stewart · Stewart

Just came across caravan rollover and the elderly couple are ok i heard. They were travelling south down hill. Ended up on the edge on the North bound lane. Tragic end to their travells. A reality check for sure. Cheers Stewart ill try and post picture but cant seem to by phone

oldbloke · oldbloke

Camper in SA stabbed at Terowie. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-04/man-stabbed-and-woman-hit-with-hammer-in-camping-fight/100513292 Hope he is ok.

Gcandy · Gcandy

Hi All, Just wondering about Dometics new dust reduction system. Looks great. Has anyone installed one yet and if so what are the results. Have had our fair share of dust in the past and heading for the tip next winter.

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, me again, can anyone tell me if they know about these batteries, in that I mean, life span, value for money, any issues etc.. I am looking at upgrading my current system and want to install 2 x 150AH Lithiums

oldbloke · oldbloke

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-04/gday-group-buys-up-nt-caravan-parks-despite-pandemic/100504154-- Edited by oldbloke on Tuesday 5th...

iana · iana

Talking to a fellow the other day, a campervan towing a trailer. To get the trailer to clear the rear doors of the van, is using two tow bar extenders. To off set the added tow ball weight because of the extensions, he's going to put water tanks on the rear of the trailer. Will end up being quite a tidy rig.

yobarr · yobarr

Recently there was some discussion about the fragility of the common towball,particularly the pretty chrome examples. A far better,and safer,option is a DO35 or similar,as evidenced by these two photos.There has been some massive force applied to the DO35,but it has not broken.This may be of som...

tea spoon · tea spoon

besides those pvc tubes on an older van with a post type awning has anyone got a good idea how to carry the poles on the van .......i dont have all of them in a tube as they wont fit ...........

Collo · Collo

Got a quote for a few days down along the Great Ocean road here in Vic.....$60 for a grassed power site, tried another park, $55. Not sure if we will go. May try free camping, except our van toilet doesn't work. Planning on going to far north QLD next year for four months, will be a big cost plus diesel. C...

phum · phum

Looking for recommedations for a uhf with controls on the mike

RV freewind · RV freewind

Has anyone travelled the Thunderbolts Way from Newcastle to Goodiwindi by caravan or motorhome or know someone who has. We are thinking of doing it but are unsure of the road conditions.

bomberal · bomberal

Our Jayco Discovery front has 2 sections around the boot lid. Our Jayco Discovery front has 2 sections around the boot lid. The upper section appears to be fibreglass with a "clear coat' that is lifting/peeling which I want to repair/renovate. I have peeled all the clear coat off and am ready to procee...

Ger08 · Ger08

Its taken us a few years to get to the point where we can now hit the road, which is happening in March next year. The Chief Financial Officer has ticked off on it so now were on final countdown. We managed to spend a month up in the Kimberley and completely loved life on the road and are looking forward to see...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Having not used motorhome for 12 months as racv insurance jumps $160 Anyone else experienced this ? other forums say ... its all about value and risk blah blah blah ..!! these nutheads think that keeping a van at home is just as risky as doing the big lap !!!! i understand VALUE BUT RISK !!!! COVI...

dundreamin · dundreamin

Hi All I'm looking at replacing all 6 of my motorhome tyres. Tyre place recommended Toyo which I know is a good brand but as a cheaper alternative he recommended RADAR ARGINITE which I've never heard of. Has anyone come across them or have any useful info about them good or bad. Thanks in advance Di

StewG · StewG

https://www.designboom.com/technology/stella-vita-first-solar-powered-mobile-home-travel-730-km-09-21-2021/

MurrayM · MurrayM

Hi all Nomads. We have a Jayco Destiny with a light brown rippled front that has faded badly and I would like to paint it but not sure what to use. Does anyone have any suggestions please.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	caravan and boat? (Preview) Hi All, I am a keen boater, and want to take my dinghy with me on a proposed 12mth plus trip next year. At the waterhole at Camooweal recently I saw a Corker Camper, which was a large caravan with a dinghy and trailer inserted in the rear. Would appreciate any info as I've drawn a blank with my searches T...	Itchum	22	2229	11:38 AM Oct 7, 2021 by HunnyBunny
	Tow vehicle heavier than van (Preview) We are all told that the tow vehicle should be at least 10% heavier than the van we are towing and I don't doubt that for one moment. What I would like to know is the scientific reason a semi trailer prime mover can be less in weight that its trailer let alone with a B-Double or a Road Train. Just curious.	KevinJ	25	2354	10:03 PM Oct 6, 2021 by yobarr
	Caravan computer networking and file transfers (Preview) I've put this post here because although it's Technical my feeling is it has a better fit in General. How to set up a shared directory on a caravan wireless network: For the past three years of my nomad existence an on-going irritation has been the "fiddlyness" of sharing files between my computer/tab...	Mike Harding	9	950	11:24 AM Oct 6, 2021 by JeffRae
	Caravan rollover Hinchinbrook range (Preview) Just came across caravan rollover and the elderly couple are ok i heard. They were travelling south down hill. Ended up on the edge on the North bound lane. Tragic end to their travells. A reality check for sure. Cheers Stewart ill try and post picture but cant seem to by phone	Stewart	18	1337	10:47 AM Oct 6, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Camper in SA stabbed (Preview) Camper in SA stabbed at Terowie. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-04/man-stabbed-and-woman-hit-with-hammer-in-camping-fight/100513292 Hope he is ok.	oldbloke	4	1169	04:46 PM Oct 5, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Dust Reduction Systems. (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering about Dometics new dust reduction system. Looks great. Has anyone installed one yet and if so what are the results. Have had our fair share of dust in the past and heading for the tip next winter.	Gcandy	8	2613	04:26 PM Oct 5, 2021 by Wanda
	Duramax Lithium batteries (Preview) Hi all, me again, can anyone tell me if they know about these batteries, in that I mean, life span, value for money, any issues etc.. I am looking at upgrading my current system and want to install 2 x 150AH Lithiums	Branchie	3	958	07:23 AM Oct 5, 2021 by Branchie
	Yanks sell NT CVPs (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-04/gday-group-buys-up-nt-caravan-parks-despite-pandemic/100504154-- Edited by oldbloke on Tuesday 5th...	oldbloke	3	3228	07:04 AM Oct 5, 2021 by oldbloke
	Rig must be correctly balanced. (Preview) Talking to a fellow the other day, a campervan towing a trailer. To get the trailer to clear the rear doors of the van, is using two tow bar extenders. To off set the added tow ball weight because of the extensions, he's going to put water tanks on the rear of the trailer. Will end up being quite a tidy rig.	iana	5	850	07:10 PM Oct 4, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Broken Towball (Preview) Recently there was some discussion about the fragility of the common towball,particularly the pretty chrome examples. A far better,and safer,option is a DO35 or similar,as evidenced by these two photos.There has been some massive force applied to the DO35,but it has not broken.This may be of som...	yobarr	13	1859	03:03 PM Oct 4, 2021 by StewG
	how to carry the poles besides a pvc tube idea (Preview) besides those pvc tubes on an older van with a post type awning has anyone got a good idea how to carry the poles on the van .......i dont have all of them in a tube as they wont fit ...........	tea spoon	15	1128	08:48 AM Oct 4, 2021 by Dougwe
	Caravan park fees (Preview) Got a quote for a few days down along the Great Ocean road here in Vic.....$60 for a grassed power site, tried another park, $55. Not sure if we will go. May try free camping, except our van toilet doesn't work. Planning on going to far north QLD next year for four months, will be a big cost plus diesel. C...	Collo	10	2031	11:15 PM Oct 3, 2021 by PeterD
	UHF radio (Preview) Looking for recommedations for a uhf with controls on the mike	phum	12	933	10:42 PM Oct 3, 2021 by PeterD
	Thunderbolts Way (Preview) Has anyone travelled the Thunderbolts Way from Newcastle to Goodiwindi by caravan or motorhome or know someone who has. We are thinking of doing it but are unsure of the road conditions.	RV freewind	13	3109	11:01 PM Oct 2, 2021 by PeterD
	Jayco Discovery boot front renovation (Preview) Our Jayco Discovery front has 2 sections around the boot lid. Our Jayco Discovery front has 2 sections around the boot lid. The upper section appears to be fibreglass with a "clear coat' that is lifting/peeling which I want to repair/renovate. I have peeled all the clear coat off and am ready to procee...	bomberal	4	789	09:57 PM Oct 1, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Final Plans for Lap (Preview) Its taken us a few years to get to the point where we can now hit the road, which is happening in March next year. The Chief Financial Officer has ticked off on it so now were on final countdown. We managed to spend a month up in the Kimberley and completely loved life on the road and are looking forward to see...	Ger08	9	2278	04:08 PM Oct 1, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	motorhome premiums up ... during covid (Preview) Having not used motorhome for 12 months as racv insurance jumps $160 Anyone else experienced this ? other forums say ... its all about value and risk blah blah blah ..!! these nutheads think that keeping a van at home is just as risky as doing the big lap !!!! i understand VALUE BUT RISK !!!! COVI...	goldenyears	3	733	07:08 AM Sep 30, 2021 by Kebbin
	Motorhome tyres (Preview) Hi All I'm looking at replacing all 6 of my motorhome tyres. Tyre place recommended Toyo which I know is a good brand but as a cheaper alternative he recommended RADAR ARGINITE which I've never heard of. Has anyone come across them or have any useful info about them good or bad. Thanks in advance Di	dundreamin	22	2407	10:09 PM Sep 29, 2021 by gdayjr
	The Future Motorhome ? (Preview) https://www.designboom.com/technology/stella-vita-first-solar-powered-mobile-home-travel-730-km-09-21-2021/	StewG	1	633	10:02 PM Sep 28, 2021 by msg
	Faded caravan front (Preview) Hi all Nomads. We have a Jayco Destiny with a light brown rippled front that has faded badly and I would like to paint it but not sure what to use. Does anyone have any suggestions please.	MurrayM	14	3106	01:08 PM Sep 27, 2021 by Jaybird
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