The Grey Nomads - General

nckdly · nckdly

Hi all, Ive only owned older early 1980s vans and after a break of a few years I am in the market for a used van, looking to spend $30-40k. Ive been looking for 2-3 months and 80% of vans Ive viewed have visual water damage in the van, usually at the front inside walls and floor. The owners are mostly oblivi...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

'South Australians will need a specific exemption to return home from Victoria from 6:00pm Sunday as the COVID-19 situation deteriorates in the eastern state, the state's Police Commissioner says. It puts Victoria on par with New South Wales, where some SA residents have been stranded for weeks w...

GMcGeady · GMcGeady

Just wondering with all the Grey Nomads tripping around this country of ours if any of you have installed a product called Carafan or a HTP cabin unit? if you have I would like to know how they perform as I am thinking of installing one or the other in my van to help keep the dust at bay. I am not interested in t...

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

Late last week I decided to download Wikicamps as we will be traveling again soon. I goggled "Wikicamps" and a suggested site came up. I clicked on the download section and was then asked for card details, yes I know! I felt safe because the site stated I would NOT be charged until after the free trial per...

Trevor law · Trevor law

RIP Don Everly .The sole survivor of the Everly Brothers died today,a great loss to the music industry. RIP Trevor and Jackie

OutbackinfrontOz · OutbackinfrontOz

Hello everyone, We are a family of 3 planning a 12 month trip around Australia. Our van has a 152lt fridge/freezer that will run on gas/solar/240 and second car battery. My question is do you think we will need another fridge in our 4wd for extra fridge space or not? My wife and I seem to disagree. Thank yo...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has anybody had a letter about freedom insurance lately or is it a scam letter

Chook81 · Chook81

Hi All, Commencing our journey in fitting out Toyota Coaster. Have most things under control. Trying to not have to connect gas so looking for 12v Hot Water. Duoetto MK2 Digital Water Heater (10L 12v/240v) (ausj.com.au) Has anyone has any experience with Unit. Seems to be one of a few 12v Also - unfo...

tea spoon · tea spoon

this may have been started before but ......today as the sun was nice for this time of the year i painted round the roof four season hatch with light green paint to match the rest of the roof .........and at the moment i have the secondhand awning on the van as i needed to figure out the poles for it and the cl...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Wasn't me

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-10/violent-assault-that-led-to-kimberley-fatality/100357514

hako · hako

Just went to fit a new Swap&go 9KG gas bottle and found it was different to what I've seen before. The thread is pretty much the same as normal POL thread but not quite the same as the regulator needs more force to screw in plus it only goes about 3 turns before it gets really stiff. There is also a type...

Christos · Christos

Would really appreciate some advice on what/how others are proposing to undertake this trip, particularly from Cunnamulla to Cobram or Echuca

smpuki · smpuki

Before purchasing my Malibu caravan in February I searched the web for any information regarding this manufacturer. But found very little at all. I went ahead with my purchase of the Opulance, a 23 ft centre ensuite / rear club lounge van . Would I buy from Malibu again ~ NO BLOODY WAY. Sure they used...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Like many we struggle to stay under our max van weight (GVM). So Im thinking of getting a foam mattress to replace the inner spring one. (Queen size I think) Will reduce our (GVM) by I think about 15kg and help making the bed a little easier. Currently have no idea of cost, or their quality. Thoughts, exp...

aastek · aastek

Looking for advise on which of the parks in Alice Springs is worth the fees

yobarr · yobarr

sunnykids · sunnykids

I was talking with friends this week and they were telling me about their recent trip from North Queensland back to Victoria via the NT& SA. They were traveling with friends who they were going to meet at Mt Isa. Unfortunately their friends rolled their car and van outside Barcaldine just before d...

Possum3 · Possum3

tea spoon · tea spoon

......do you run gas in your van .......if you only stay in caravan parks is it needed to run gas in your caravan .......is there anyone on here running without gas in the van.........i know some people say gas is quick to cook with but time is not worry when your away .......... i have a 2 burner electric...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best era of Australian caravans (Preview) Hi all, Ive only owned older early 1980s vans and after a break of a few years I am in the market for a used van, looking to spend $30-40k. Ive been looking for 2-3 months and 80% of vans Ive viewed have visual water damage in the van, usually at the front inside walls and floor. The owners are mostly oblivi...	nckdly	2	1223	06:13 PM Aug 26, 2021 by PeterInSa
	SA residents will be locked out of home if in Victoria ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 'South Australians will need a specific exemption to return home from Victoria from 6:00pm Sunday as the COVID-19 situation deteriorates in the eastern state, the state's Police Commissioner says. It puts Victoria on par with New South Wales, where some SA residents have been stranded for weeks w...	Whenarewethere	36	2768	06:57 PM Aug 25, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Pressurising fans for caravans. (Preview) Just wondering with all the Grey Nomads tripping around this country of ours if any of you have installed a product called Carafan or a HTP cabin unit? if you have I would like to know how they perform as I am thinking of installing one or the other in my van to help keep the dust at bay. I am not interested in t...	GMcGeady	1	2395	05:55 PM Aug 25, 2021 by yobarr
	WIKICAMPS DOWNLOAD SCAM (Preview) Late last week I decided to download Wikicamps as we will be traveling again soon. I goggled "Wikicamps" and a suggested site came up. I clicked on the download section and was then asked for card details, yes I know! I felt safe because the site stated I would NOT be charged until after the free trial per...	Farmhouse	11	1899	02:27 PM Aug 25, 2021 by Farmhouse
	End of an era (Preview) RIP Don Everly .The sole survivor of the Everly Brothers died today,a great loss to the music industry. RIP Trevor and Jackie	Trevor law	13	1849	11:06 AM Aug 25, 2021 by Dicko1
	Fridge in 4wd needed? (Preview) Hello everyone, We are a family of 3 planning a 12 month trip around Australia. Our van has a 152lt fridge/freezer that will run on gas/solar/240 and second car battery. My question is do you think we will need another fridge in our 4wd for extra fridge space or not? My wife and I seem to disagree. Thank yo...	OutbackinfrontOz	22	1791	09:10 PM Aug 24, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	freedom issurance (Preview) hi all has anybody had a letter about freedom insurance lately or is it a scam letter	snap1946	1	898	08:08 PM Aug 24, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Toyota Coaster to be awesome (Preview) Hi All, Commencing our journey in fitting out Toyota Coaster. Have most things under control. Trying to not have to connect gas so looking for 12v Hot Water. Duoetto MK2 Digital Water Heater (10L 12v/240v) (ausj.com.au) Has anyone has any experience with Unit. Seems to be one of a few 12v Also - unfo...	Chook81	13	2065	05:43 PM Aug 24, 2021 by Chook81
	what did you do to your rig today (Preview) this may have been started before but ......today as the sun was nice for this time of the year i painted round the roof four season hatch with light green paint to match the rest of the roof .........and at the moment i have the secondhand awning on the van as i needed to figure out the poles for it and the cl...	tea spoon	28	2295	03:57 PM Aug 24, 2021 by tempestv8
	Mad photos taken while away for the last 4.5 months (Preview) Wasn't me	Old and Grey	0	826	01:55 PM Aug 24, 2021 by Old and Grey
	Lawlessness and tragedy at Fitzroy Crossing (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-10/violent-assault-that-led-to-kimberley-fatality/100357514	Brodie Allen	11	1958	08:56 AM Aug 24, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Strange Swap&Go 9KG gas bottle thread. (Preview) Just went to fit a new Swap&go 9KG gas bottle and found it was different to what I've seen before. The thread is pretty much the same as normal POL thread but not quite the same as the regulator needs more force to screw in plus it only goes about 3 turns before it gets really stiff. There is also a type...	hako	18	3767	03:08 PM Aug 23, 2021 by dabbler
	Transiting through NSW from Queensland (Preview) Would really appreciate some advice on what/how others are proposing to undertake this trip, particularly from Cunnamulla to Cobram or Echuca	Christos	19	2416	08:10 AM Aug 23, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Malibu Caravan problems ( 1 2 ) malibu malibu caravans (Preview) Before purchasing my Malibu caravan in February I searched the web for any information regarding this manufacturer. But found very little at all. I went ahead with my purchase of the Opulance, a 23 ft centre ensuite / rear club lounge van . Would I buy from Malibu again ~ NO BLOODY WAY. Sure they used...	smpuki	36	12107	12:49 PM Aug 22, 2021 by smpuki
	Foam bed mattress for van. (Preview) Like many we struggle to stay under our max van weight (GVM). So Im thinking of getting a foam mattress to replace the inner spring one. (Queen size I think) Will reduce our (GVM) by I think about 15kg and help making the bed a little easier. Currently have no idea of cost, or their quality. Thoughts, exp...	oldbloke	11	1579	10:57 AM Aug 22, 2021 by oldbloke
	Caravan parks in the Alice (Preview) Looking for advise on which of the parks in Alice Springs is worth the fees	aastek	9	1549	11:20 PM Aug 21, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Who woulda guessed? (Preview)	yobarr	8	1333	10:16 PM Aug 21, 2021 by landy
	Accident theft (Preview) I was talking with friends this week and they were telling me about their recent trip from North Queensland back to Victoria via the NT& SA. They were traveling with friends who they were going to meet at Mt Isa. Unfortunately their friends rolled their car and van outside Barcaldine just before d...	sunnykids	4	1108	12:33 PM Aug 21, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Bon voyage. (Preview)	Possum3	8	1089	07:50 PM Aug 20, 2021 by Wizardofoz
	gas or electric whats the go (Preview) ......do you run gas in your van .......if you only stay in caravan parks is it needed to run gas in your caravan .......is there anyone on here running without gas in the van.........i know some people say gas is quick to cook with but time is not worry when your away .......... i have a 2 burner electric...	tea spoon	9	1158	06:39 PM Aug 20, 2021 by yobarr
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