The Grey Nomads - General

Beaver7 · Beaver7

Hi , we have just purchased a motor home from Victoria and have to get it to Sydney. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank You

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we will be in the market for a air conditioner later this year , and was wondering about a mobile one that you can but at Bunnings, its for the van only, what size and are they worth buying , its for SA summer weather Also in the market for a generator to run one

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi All. Just before leaving home North Coast NSW in July we had a leak in our Van was able to get leak fixed and resealed but not the repairs done this are booked in for 30th of November. We are now in Emerald QLD and still going north. We have all heard bad reports a bout some caravan repairers and as the repai...

Craig1 · Craig1

I guessed it had to happen. Innocent country regions now tarred with the Glad hand brush.

deverall11 · deverall11

Hi everyone, Just out of curiosity, all you Victorians that have travelled to Qld for the winter, how will you be getting back given Covid restrictions? Across to SA and onto Victoria? Larry

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

In 2024 Telstra will close its 3G network and concentrate on 4G and 5G. I'll not go into all the technical stuff but rather simply say that if you are buying a new mobile phone *ensure* it supports "VoLTE" (Voice over LTE) otherwise you will not be able to make phone calls after the 3G network closes - the p...

solomonsdog · solomonsdog

I have heard that petrol has gone into the diesel tank at Eucla service station. Lots of diesel cars now in trouble.

A and L · A and L

Hi All firstly I apologise if this has been asked before, I have searched forums and didnt see anything. We currently have an issue with our fridge Dometic 3 way RMDX 21. It works well on Gas and 240 volts however when we switch it to battery when hooked up to car it alarms red (red light intermittently) an...

Santa · Santa

Sobering and concerning day as Dubbo hurtles towards 100 casesBy Jenny NoyesAugust 16, 2021 2.35pm For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. Western NSW is facing an incredibly scary and concerning situation with nearly 100 active cases of COVID-19 across the local health di...

msg · msg

Fears Hebel's dirt mound will do little to deter illegal border crossings as shires foot COVID bills - ABC News Lucky I didn't try to do a runner to QLD this week via my usual route. Think I could find a way through.

On The Move · On The Move

When you are using a cpap machine are you obliged to inform the transport department ? Thanks guys for any replies

Peter and Jian · Peter and Jian

Hi All. My brain is confused. I'm new to the AES fridge and something doesn't gel can you help. I had my 12 pin socket wired (as instructed) however "they" put the AES wire direct to battery. I asked why...They said because of safety - if the fridge is on Auto, and the AES wire is on ignition, as soon as the ca...

anolphart · anolphart

Can somebody confirm that I do not need a gas certificate inspection on a 10 year old caravan that is registered in NSW and will be sold to another NSW resident? There has been no modifications or additions to any part of the gas system and I use the replacement gas cylinders so they should be age complian...

bakerama · bakerama

Hi we are just about to become Grey Nomads and seek advice on what we should have in terms of a tool box. We have a Nissan Navara 4WD ute with a full canopy towing a Jayco Discovery single axel caravan. Any advice would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I enjoy freedom camping but have just spent a few days at a CP in central Vic. as I like to support them when it suits. My site was very muddy and it sloped front to rear way too much in my opinion. I needed to use my ramps on the rear wheels to lift the van enough at the rear to get the front low enough to l...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

I thought I was pretty cluey about caravanS, owned a few of them and kept them in good repair. This year the 2006 Traveller failed the rain test. Front window.... front window winder boxes. Front boot lid seal and side window.... possibly the window to frame seal as the catches don't hold it shut tight...

tea spoon · tea spoon

our van is not new its a QUEST 13 foot full van but after i put a second hand four season hatch on it that was in good order .......the bloody thing sprung a very slight leak .......seen by a wet patch in the ceiling paint ........have cut around the hatch inside the van and am gooping it all around with pain...

RichardK · RichardK

SWMBO found this on the beach this morning, no manufacturer identity and no oyher markings other than this. Powered by a 9v battery. To me appears to be a GPS locator? Cheers RichardK Oops forgot the pic! -- Edited by RichardK on Monday 9th of August 2021 10:43:52 AM

2trout · 2trout

I posted a thread last December asking about fuel economy for this petrol vehicle. I have now had the vehicle for several months and have towed my 21' Jayco Silverline several thousand kms. Now that I have some first-hand experience with the vehicle, I thought that I would share the results with you. I...

Remmbo · Remmbo

Hi All we are looking at UHF radios and wondered if anyone can recommend he hand held units as opposed to a vehicle mounted unit ??

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Motor home transport (Preview) Hi , we have just purchased a motor home from Victoria and have to get it to Sydney. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank You	Beaver7	6	1201	12:57 PM Aug 18, 2021 by gdayjr
	Air Conditioner advice (Preview) we will be in the market for a air conditioner later this year , and was wondering about a mobile one that you can but at Bunnings, its for the van only, what size and are they worth buying , its for SA summer weather Also in the market for a generator to run one	Cowboy7307	2	1446	10:44 AM Aug 18, 2021 by erad
	Recommendation's caravan repairer (Preview) Hi All. Just before leaving home North Coast NSW in July we had a leak in our Van was able to get leak fixed and resealed but not the repairs done this are booked in for 30th of November. We are now in Emerald QLD and still going north. We have all heard bad reports a bout some caravan repairers and as the repai...	Mackayak	6	1036	09:29 AM Aug 18, 2021 by Mackayak
	All of N S W IN LOckdown as of 5pm today 14th August ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) I guessed it had to happen. Innocent country regions now tarred with the Glad hand brush.	Craig1	54	3198	06:19 AM Aug 18, 2021 by Wizardofoz
	Return trip (Preview) Hi everyone, Just out of curiosity, all you Victorians that have travelled to Qld for the winter, how will you be getting back given Covid restrictions? Across to SA and onto Victoria? Larry	deverall11	1	821	05:45 PM Aug 17, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Buying a new mobile phone? Read this first. (Preview) In 2024 Telstra will close its 3G network and concentrate on 4G and 5G. I'll not go into all the technical stuff but rather simply say that if you are buying a new mobile phone ensure it supports "VoLTE" (Voice over LTE) otherwise you will not be able to make phone calls after the 3G network closes - the p...	Mike Harding	1	1084	01:39 PM Aug 17, 2021 by Rob Driver
	Warning. Misfuell at Eucla ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have heard that petrol has gone into the diesel tank at Eucla service station. Lots of diesel cars now in trouble.	solomonsdog	34	4433	10:45 PM Aug 16, 2021 by peatop
	Dometic 3 way fridge RMDX 21 (Preview) Hi All firstly I apologise if this has been asked before, I have searched forums and didnt see anything. We currently have an issue with our fridge Dometic 3 way RMDX 21. It works well on Gas and 240 volts however when we switch it to battery when hooked up to car it alarms red (red light intermittently) an...	A and L	2	1542	09:43 PM Aug 16, 2021 by A and L
	Dubbo close to COVID 100 cases. (Preview) Sobering and concerning day as Dubbo hurtles towards 100 casesBy Jenny NoyesAugust 16, 2021 2.35pm For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. Western NSW is facing an incredibly scary and concerning situation with nearly 100 active cases of COVID-19 across the local health di...	Santa	0	597	04:57 PM Aug 16, 2021 by Santa
	Hebel's border closed (Preview) Fears Hebel's dirt mound will do little to deter illegal border crossings as shires foot COVID bills - ABC News Lucky I didn't try to do a runner to QLD this week via my usual route. Think I could find a way through.	msg	7	1505	07:27 PM Aug 14, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	CPAP (Preview) When you are using a cpap machine are you obliged to inform the transport department ? Thanks guys for any replies	On The Move	1	1042	11:39 AM Aug 14, 2021 by Mamil
	AES Fridge wiring from the car. (Preview) Hi All. My brain is confused. I'm new to the AES fridge and something doesn't gel can you help. I had my 12 pin socket wired (as instructed) however "they" put the AES wire direct to battery. I asked why...They said because of safety - if the fridge is on Auto, and the AES wire is on ignition, as soon as the ca...	Peter and Jian	4	3246	10:06 PM Aug 13, 2021 by Mamil
	Gas certificate in NSW (Preview) Can somebody confirm that I do not need a gas certificate inspection on a 10 year old caravan that is registered in NSW and will be sold to another NSW resident? There has been no modifications or additions to any part of the gas system and I use the replacement gas cylinders so they should be age complian...	anolphart	2	2903	06:05 PM Aug 13, 2021 by anolphart
	Tool Box (Preview) Hi we are just about to become Grey Nomads and seek advice on what we should have in terms of a tool box. We have a Nissan Navara 4WD ute with a full canopy towing a Jayco Discovery single axel caravan. Any advice would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.	bakerama	28	2913	06:26 PM Aug 12, 2021 by oldbloke
	Caravan Park site quality (Preview) Hi All, I enjoy freedom camping but have just spent a few days at a CP in central Vic. as I like to support them when it suits. My site was very muddy and it sloped front to rear way too much in my opinion. I needed to use my ramps on the rear wheels to lift the van enough at the rear to get the front low enough to l...	vince56	23	2895	04:56 PM Aug 12, 2021 by yobarr
	Window frame removal (Preview) I thought I was pretty cluey about caravanS, owned a few of them and kept them in good repair. This year the 2006 Traveller failed the rain test. Front window.... front window winder boxes. Front boot lid seal and side window.... possibly the window to frame seal as the catches don't hold it shut tight...	Sarge9	3	1111	01:12 PM Aug 12, 2021 by Sarge9
	roof has sprung a very slight leak (Preview) our van is not new its a QUEST 13 foot full van but after i put a second hand four season hatch on it that was in good order .......the bloody thing sprung a very slight leak .......seen by a wet patch in the ceiling paint ........have cut around the hatch inside the van and am gooping it all around with pain...	tea spoon	13	2589	10:58 AM Aug 11, 2021 by Mike196
	Can anyone tell me what this is (Preview) SWMBO found this on the beach this morning, no manufacturer identity and no oyher markings other than this. Powered by a 9v battery. To me appears to be a GPS locator? Cheers RichardK Oops forgot the pic! -- Edited by RichardK on Monday 9th of August 2021 10:43:52 AM	RichardK	5	1833	04:55 AM Aug 11, 2021 by dorian
	Chev Silverado (Preview) I posted a thread last December asking about fuel economy for this petrol vehicle. I have now had the vehicle for several months and have towed my 21' Jayco Silverline several thousand kms. Now that I have some first-hand experience with the vehicle, I thought that I would share the results with you. I...	2trout	10	2227	09:24 PM Aug 10, 2021 by yobarr
	UHF radio (Preview) Hi All we are looking at UHF radios and wondered if anyone can recommend he hand held units as opposed to a vehicle mounted unit ??	Remmbo	7	1413	01:31 PM Aug 10, 2021 by Geeco
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