The Grey Nomads - General

wildbill · wildbill

ok i am a rookie on this and learning ok, have power on, but cant get air con working in a esperance 2008 winnebago, also cant work out the dvd player as cant get dvd in but says err, need help thanks

Just Roman · Just Roman

Hi forum members; Happy to be a member of the forum, have been visiting the forum for some time now so thought it time I joined. We have been travelling around this great country on and off for about 20 years now and still not tiring of it as there is a lot more to see. Van: 7/2012 build. Jayco Discovery Pop To...

tonyd · tonyd

Report from The Australian, Saturday: IT'S cheaper for families to holiday at a resort in Bali over summer than to camp at the beach. Soaring fees are pricing the traditional beach camping holiday out of the reach of ordinary families and one NSW National Park is charging a group of family campers nea...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/grafton-move-to-cash-in-on-rvs/1700139/#comments

keithintassie · keithintassie

Hi folks, We are the lucky owners of a Mercedes Sprinter motorhome and are planning to hit the "wallaby track" around late April this year. There's a heap of tidying up to be done in preparation to departing from Hobart and amongst the jobs is the selection of a suitable "Drive Away T...

buffy61 · buffy61

Almost at the point of buying caravan.... The question is tho, will just a grill and stove top do it? I really enjoy throwing a batch of scones in the oven, making bread and muffins. Still plan to do that on the road. Guess that isn't going to be possible with just a grill! Those selling vans with just a gr...

musketeer · musketeer

hi guys happy new year to everyone ,filled our water tanks up today after having emptied them last week and just had a shower and the water smelt off, can anyone give any suggestions on what to use to clean them out . thanks

johnq · johnq

"SHOPPERS are wasting tens of millions of dollars buying extended warranties for goods that are already covered for free under little-known federal consumer laws. South Australian Consumer Affairs Commissioner Paul White said in many cases it was pointless to pay for extended warranties...

BAILEY · BAILEY

i have been using a colorado lx dual cab 3.0l turbo 2010 with small tray but would like to trade up to a npr 200 izuzu traytop 2012 155hp turbo 15ft dropside tray this will give me more carrying capacity and slightly more power any comments on going into a truck for towing would be appreciated pros/cons ba...

gunnago · gunnago

We are back at greens Ziggy Shady and me lynnie and friend and rowdy rabbit and me Been a bit blowy but has settled down today we are here for a while cheers

patrolst · patrolst

After the service is done and van is part way ready to roll, what do people do to check their appliances? 1. Fridge to make sure it operates on all 3 functions i.e.:- Gas, Battery, 240vlt's 2. Air-conditioning i.e. :- Running & Cleaning. 3. Heater i.e.:- 240vlt's, Diesel.

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-11/cyclone-narelle-update/4461702

johnq · johnq

"SHOPPERS are wasting tens of millions of dollars buying extended warranties for goods that are already covered for free under little-known federal consumer laws. South Australian Consumer Affairs Commissioner Paul White said in many cases it was pointless to pay for extended warranties...

lilly31 · lilly31

Just went for a drive seem to be lot of campers here already They have open the river side camping grounds today one day early then normal I get so excited when i see all the camper rock in i want to be one off them ..But this year i still have house to stay in while i pack it up ..Maybe next year i be down ther...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Our area is in a catastrophic fire danger area for tomorrow, I've just contacted the local firies to ask where should we go? They answered promptly, (The local RSL club is considered safe) but I'm surprised such information isnt available on their web-site as it takes up their time answering people...

jules47 · jules47

Are there gremlins on line tonight? Posts not showing up - ie in "General" says last post at 7.55pm by Kantiki - but it is not in the body of the forum at all?????????? Anyone else got the problem???

musketeer · musketeer

we are here in bellingen and have just read an article on rose,s park thora nsw ,the caravan park at dorrigo has been complaining of the use of this park for free camping and have lodged a complaint with bellingen council.the caravan park has stated that they are worried about the misuse of the area with...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well, the big 12v re-wire job is now finished, well, all that is left is for me to tidy up the cables etc, repack the Avan and all done and dusted. I am very happy too, I have had the 120w Solar Panel hooked up all day yesterday and today and getting 13-14v readings when tested. The double 12v sockets inside...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-11/an-cyclone-narelle/4460288

brickies · brickies

There appears to be sever trouble through with entry through the front I am sure Cindy is onto it

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	help (Preview) ok i am a rookie on this and learning ok, have power on, but cant get air con working in a esperance 2008 winnebago, also cant work out the dvd player as cant get dvd in but says err, need help thanks	wildbill	2	441	02:26 AM Jan 15, 2013 by wildbill
	Newie (Preview) Hi forum members; Happy to be a member of the forum, have been visiting the forum for some time now so thought it time I joined. We have been travelling around this great country on and off for about 20 years now and still not tiring of it as there is a lot more to see. Van: 7/2012 build. Jayco Discovery Pop To...	Just Roman	10	680	01:48 AM Jan 15, 2013 by neilnruth
	Expensive camping (Preview) Report from The Australian, Saturday: IT'S cheaper for families to holiday at a resort in Bali over summer than to camp at the beach. Soaring fees are pricing the traditional beach camping holiday out of the reach of ordinary families and one NSW National Park is charging a group of family campers nea...	tonyd	13	1284	12:17 AM Jan 15, 2013 by The dog lady
	Re: RV friendly grafton (Preview) http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/grafton-move-to-cash-in-on-rvs/1700139/#comments	Hylda&Jon	5	828	12:03 AM Jan 15, 2013 by The dog lady
	Drive Away Tent/Annexe/Marquee (Preview) Hi folks, We are the lucky owners of a Mercedes Sprinter motorhome and are planning to hit the "wallaby track" around late April this year. There's a heap of tidying up to be done in preparation to departing from Hobart and amongst the jobs is the selection of a suitable "Drive Away T...	keithintassie	14	3403	03:32 PM Jan 14, 2013 by Duh
	Is a full oven necessary when full time caravaning? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Almost at the point of buying caravan.... The question is tho, will just a grill and stove top do it? I really enjoy throwing a batch of scones in the oven, making bread and muffins. Still plan to do that on the road. Guess that isn't going to be possible with just a grill! Those selling vans with just a gr...	buffy61	32	2088	02:50 PM Jan 14, 2013 by The dog lady
	smell in water tanks (Preview) hi guys happy new year to everyone ,filled our water tanks up today after having emptied them last week and just had a shower and the water smelt off, can anyone give any suggestions on what to use to clean them out . thanks	musketeer	5	738	04:44 AM Jan 14, 2013 by mr glassies
	Warranty - "Millions wasted" (Preview) "SHOPPERS are wasting tens of millions of dollars buying extended warranties for goods that are already covered for free under little-known federal consumer laws. South Australian Consumer Affairs Commissioner Paul White said in many cases it was pointless to pay for extended warranties...	johnq	7	1958	06:59 PM Jan 13, 2013 by Duh
	using a truck as tow vehicle pros/cons ??? (Preview) i have been using a colorado lx dual cab 3.0l turbo 2010 with small tray but would like to trade up to a npr 200 izuzu traytop 2012 155hp turbo 15ft dropside tray this will give me more carrying capacity and slightly more power any comments on going into a truck for towing would be appreciated pros/cons ba...	BAILEY	11	3222	05:03 PM Jan 13, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Greens Lake Return (Preview) We are back at greens Ziggy Shady and me lynnie and friend and rowdy rabbit and me Been a bit blowy but has settled down today we are here for a while cheers	gunnago	11	790	09:38 PM Jan 13, 2013 by valnrob
	Getting The Van Ready For The Next Trip. (Preview) After the service is done and van is part way ready to roll, what do people do to check their appliances? 1. Fridge to make sure it operates on all 3 functions i.e.:- Gas, Battery, 240vlt's 2. Air-conditioning i.e. :- Running & Cleaning. 3. Heater i.e.:- 240vlt's, Diesel.	patrolst	6	669	07:24 AM Jan 13, 2013 by Boothie
	Update on Cyclone Narelle in W.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-11/cyclone-narelle-update/4461702	petengail	0	443	09:23 PM Jan 12, 2013 by petengail
	Warranty - "Millions wasted" (Preview) "SHOPPERS are wasting tens of millions of dollars buying extended warranties for goods that are already covered for free under little-known federal consumer laws. South Australian Consumer Affairs Commissioner Paul White said in many cases it was pointless to pay for extended warranties...	johnq	3	540	05:13 AM Jan 13, 2013 by johnq
	Tamworth is filling up (Preview) Just went for a drive seem to be lot of campers here already They have open the river side camping grounds today one day early then normal I get so excited when i see all the camper rock in i want to be one off them ..But this year i still have house to stay in while i pack it up ..Maybe next year i be down ther...	lilly31	9	860	02:12 AM Jan 13, 2013 by Anvid
	Catastrophic Fire danger ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our area is in a catastrophic fire danger area for tomorrow, I've just contacted the local firies to ask where should we go? They answered promptly, (The local RSL club is considered safe) but I'm surprised such information isnt available on their web-site as it takes up their time answering people...	Gerty Dancer	38	1565	12:18 AM Jan 13, 2013 by msg
	Gremlins on site? (Preview) Are there gremlins on line tonight? Posts not showing up - ie in "General" says last post at 7.55pm by Kantiki - but it is not in the body of the forum at all?????????? Anyone else got the problem???	jules47	12	788	07:19 PM Jan 12, 2013 by Webmaster
	free camp closure (Preview) we are here in bellingen and have just read an article on rose,s park thora nsw ,the caravan park at dorrigo has been complaining of the use of this park for free camping and have lodged a complaint with bellingen council.the caravan park has stated that they are worried about the misuse of the area with...	musketeer	5	1585	07:12 PM Jan 12, 2013 by Lorries
	Avan 12v re-wire final update (Preview) Well, the big 12v re-wire job is now finished, well, all that is left is for me to tidy up the cables etc, repack the Avan and all done and dusted. I am very happy too, I have had the 120w Solar Panel hooked up all day yesterday and today and getting 13-14v readings when tested. The double 12v sockets inside...	Dougwe	15	1744	06:50 PM Jan 12, 2013 by Loki
	Tropical Cyclone Narelle hits category 4 off Western Australian coast (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-11/an-cyclone-narelle/4460288	petengail	3	570	04:50 AM Jan 12, 2013 by neilnruth
	Sever Trouble (Preview) There appears to be sever trouble through with entry through the front I am sure Cindy is onto it	brickies	8	818	04:41 AM Jan 12, 2013 by neilnruth
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