The Grey Nomads - General

2oldducks · 2oldducks

Hello, I'm new to the site, so I hope this post is acceptably written. I am planning a trip in May with my elderly mother driving from Brisbane to Broome, down WA coastline, across the Nullabor, down the Eyre peninsular, off to Flinders Range and then home via Mungo National Park. I have purchased 2015...

JaCaDaK · JaCaDaK

hi, i am thinking of buying a UHF radio ,i dont really want a permanent fixed radio , possibly updating vehicle not sure how soon, are the windscreen suction cap ,5watt 'plug 'n' play' GME , Uniden,Oricom radios any good , or would a good quality handheld radio be a better option, we are planning an Adela...

Gundog · Gundog

Has anyone any ideas about short time caravan storage. We will travelling back to Qld mid Jan, but we would like to leave the caravan out west of the Blue Mountains for about 10 days while we visit our sons in Sydney

2oldducks · 2oldducks

hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...

RoboLB · RoboLB

We are considering downsizing our home as I 'try' to retire in the next year or two. Moving from a House where the van is parked in the driveway, to a Unit, where we have nowhere to park the van. It kind of leaves us with two options.Sell the Van.Find somewhere to store it not too far away. Street parking wou...

Collo · Collo

We are stopping for a couple of days at Mataranka on our way north later in the year. Not being a very good swimmer, I was wondering how deep are these two springs? Are they safe for poor swimmers? Cheers, Collo.

budget · budget

Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...

Collo · Collo

Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...

keiron · keiron

Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...

Phil and Teresa · Phil and Teresa

Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...

wfdTamar · wfdTamar

Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...

thomas01 · thomas01

Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert

prinex · prinex

Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...

Hare Hilton · Hare Hilton

Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Brisbane to Broome Kununurra Flinders Rangers Mungo National Park (Preview) Hello, I'm new to the site, so I hope this post is acceptably written. I am planning a trip in May with my elderly mother driving from Brisbane to Broome, down WA coastline, across the Nullabor, down the Eyre peninsular, off to Flinders Range and then home via Mungo National Park. I have purchased 2015...	2oldducks	7	1167	09:39 PM Mar 23, 2025 by Gaylehere
	UHF radio , recomendations (Preview) hi, i am thinking of buying a UHF radio ,i dont really want a permanent fixed radio , possibly updating vehicle not sure how soon, are the windscreen suction cap ,5watt 'plug 'n' play' GME , Uniden,Oricom radios any good , or would a good quality handheld radio be a better option, we are planning an Adela...	JaCaDaK	8	1184	06:49 AM Mar 23, 2025 by 2oldducks
	Short time caravan storage (Preview) Has anyone any ideas about short time caravan storage. We will travelling back to Qld mid Jan, but we would like to leave the caravan out west of the Blue Mountains for about 10 days while we visit our sons in Sydney	Gundog	7	2141	06:33 AM Mar 20, 2025 by shakey55
	Igloo fridge freezer - any good? (Preview) hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...	2oldducks	2	1312	04:10 AM Mar 20, 2025 by Rodsvan
	Where to Store a Campervan in Sydney (Preview) We are considering downsizing our home as I 'try' to retire in the next year or two. Moving from a House where the van is parked in the driveway, to a Unit, where we have nowhere to park the van. It kind of leaves us with two options.Sell the Van.Find somewhere to store it not too far away. Street parking wou...	RoboLB	9	1699	02:10 PM Mar 19, 2025 by Possum3
	Mataranka and Bitter Springs (Preview) We are stopping for a couple of days at Mataranka on our way north later in the year. Not being a very good swimmer, I was wondering how deep are these two springs? Are they safe for poor swimmers? Cheers, Collo.	Collo	18	2062	07:15 AM Mar 19, 2025 by shakey55
	Just a touch of sway (Preview) Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...	budget	10	1184	10:49 AM Mar 17, 2025 by budget
	Halls Creek caravan park (Preview) Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...	Collo	22	3912	02:28 AM Mar 16, 2025 by 2oldducks
	MPC tyres question (Preview) Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...	ZacnEllie3	6	1276	12:56 PM Mar 14, 2025 by woolman
	white cliffs to camerons corner (Preview) Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...	keiron	4	1062	02:21 PM Mar 7, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Changing my slide out rollers (Preview) Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers	Phil and Teresa	0	673	09:38 AM Mar 6, 2025 by Phil and Teresa
	Charging lithium battery overnight with draw fridge running… (Preview) In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...	Brianvicki	10	1623	08:17 AM Mar 4, 2025 by TimTim
	Portable washing machine (Preview) Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road	Brianvicki	7	1175	10:06 PM Mar 3, 2025 by StewG
	Garmin RV 895 Sat Nav Garmin RV895 (Preview) Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	0	643	02:15 PM Mar 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
	Reversing Camera - Supply and Install near Parramatta? (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...	RoboLB	1	712	07:40 PM Feb 25, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Ducato mechanic needed 1996 2.5 litre tdi Melbourne (Preview) Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...	wfdTamar	8	1183	03:44 PM Feb 25, 2025 by Marked Man
	Ceduna Quarantine Station (Preview) Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert	thomas01	20	2110	11:56 PM Feb 24, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	First trip report (Preview) Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...	prinex	4	1081	08:59 PM Feb 24, 2025 by Radar
	Road Query (Preview) Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland	Hare Hilton	3	849	10:43 AM Feb 23, 2025 by Possum3
	Driver dies in caravan accident on Burley Griffin Way near Yass ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A	dorian	41	4467	04:25 PM Feb 19, 2025 by DMaxer
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