The Grey Nomads - General

MikeL · MikeL

Hi all, Been tidying up my old 2004 Jayco Freedom Poptop. The previous owner had siliconed everywhere and in large quantities and this was dirty, discoloured and messy not to mention applied and smeared very thickly. Trying to clean it up before putting new silicone in, I tried lots of options includ...

Possum3 · Possum3

After more than a year of pandemic-related cancellations, good news has come out of Mount Isa in Queensland's north west with the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo launched and ready to bring dollars back to the region.The rodeo is famed as the biggest in the southern hemisphere and this year will boast headline...

briche · briche

We are considering going to Cactus beach but we have been told that the road in is a bit of a bad state. If anyone has been there of late would you comment on the state of the road. Our van is not off road but someone has said that its not too bad just travel slow and watch for the pot holes. thanks briche

Hairyone · Hairyone

Gday, Ive recently bought a new (second hand) tug for the caravan Im hoping to purchase and found this gadget while installing a brake controller. Its mounted on the air con duct in the drivers side foot well...Does anyone know what it is??? Its a 2008 Landcruiser ute if that helps at all.....Cheers

Possum3 · Possum3

Victoria Police rolls out new-look divvy vans

Possum3 · Possum3

jetj · jetj

I was wondering if anyone has had much to do with Iveco vehicles and their opinion of them. I'm looking at the smaller Daily vans than the long wheelbase high roof ones. Would appreciate some thoughts. -- Edited by jetj on Monday 13th of January 2014 10:30:59 PM

Possum3 · Possum3

6th - 8th August 2021 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair | Darwin events | NT, Australia (northernterritory.com)

Adam 66 · Adam 66

Hey guys I'm new in here and chasing some feedback advice. Have a 28ft gooseneck weighing in at 4000kg full loaded currently towing with older GMC. Looking to swap out for a 2008 Ford Transit dual cab 2.4 turbo diesel 6 speed and wondering if anyone is using these on 5th wheelers and what the results are....

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all Recently needed to install a replacement Fiamma Turbo-III exhaust fan & vent into the MH to replace the OEM one after 16yrs of use ... the plastic bits were breaking and it just stopped working The replacement unit has an electronic switching in/out arrangement, and after installatio...

topspark · topspark

Hello just a question on requirements for caravanning interstate? at this point in time, are there any restrictions or requirements for caravanning / travelling between any state or territory? do you require any permits or specific documentation prior to crossing any borders with the van? cheer...

Britaussiedude · Britaussiedude

Hey Gang, Greetings. Looking for advice on getting my deposit back. Feels like a case of "misrepresentation..." I was within a week of picking up an Expanda 18, with a 06 Pajero package deal. The owner, about to do a 2 year lap, had done this before, and had lots of expertise (had to sell for medica...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

As is often the case these days I sleep badly and last night awoke around 2am to the sounds of lashing rain and blowing wind and I remembered the large branch of the large gum tree under which I am camped and, being an engineer, began to calculate its mass - I reckon around five tonnes. Now if, as I regularly...

KarlD · KarlD

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has put those interlocking foam mats over the floor of their caravan. Im thinking of this for insulation and protecting the floor. Appreciate your thoughts.

CathnAl · CathnAl

We have purchased a 1970s Franklin Hunter Caravan where the previous owners have installed a domestic LG split system (see photos below) - our worry is that our 2007 kia Sportage 4x4 cant handle the weight of the split system and are contemplating getting it removed. The previous owners also instal...

Settle4more · Settle4more

Hi This is Ray from NZ.... at present touring NZ with Caravan and towing with an AWD, is a 2014 Rexton SSR, 2.7 L, 5 cylinder, 5 speed gear box Auto, with Low Ratio switch over (when stationary) a TeamMate model, I'm looking for any feedback, the good, bad and ugly on these as planning to do 'a lap' of Austr...

Possum3 · Possum3

POLICE at Cairns in Far North Queensland were today offering free safety checks for caravans and camper trailers. Operated by the city's Road Policing Unit, weighing will continue on several highways in the days to come. The educational initiative provides travellers and locals with the opportu...

yobarr · yobarr

Not sure if this is relevant,but wasting time today skimming through the "For sale" part of our forum,I spotted this.Could be of interest to people searching for the right van in a high-demand market? Cheers

Branchie · Branchie

Hi guys, can anyone send me any pics of a good way to mout a tool box on the back of the caravan rear bar. Any good ideas would be appreciated.

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. I'm in the market for a car fridge. Probably somewhere around 55L. I know Engel are a great brand but cost quite a bit more than Waeco / Dometic. I see BCF have some good specials on XTM brand. That brand has ratings of 4.5 or 4.6 / 5.0 from quite a lots of customers. Any comments? Thanks. Noel

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	Replacing old silicone - my tip (Preview) Hi all, Been tidying up my old 2004 Jayco Freedom Poptop. The previous owner had siliconed everywhere and in large quantities and this was dirty, discoloured and messy not to mention applied and smeared very thickly. Trying to clean it up before putting new silicone in, I tried lots of options includ...	MikeL	10	4822	10:12 AM May 18, 2021 by Possum3
	Mt Isa Rodeo (Preview) After more than a year of pandemic-related cancellations, good news has come out of Mount Isa in Queensland's north west with the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo launched and ready to bring dollars back to the region.The rodeo is famed as the biggest in the southern hemisphere and this year will boast headline...	Possum3	2	810	09:17 PM May 15, 2021 by Possum3
	Cactus beach (Preview) We are considering going to Cactus beach but we have been told that the road in is a bit of a bad state. If anyone has been there of late would you comment on the state of the road. Our van is not off road but someone has said that its not too bad just travel slow and watch for the pot holes. thanks briche	briche	2	1188	06:08 PM May 15, 2021 by briche
	Electrical Gadget identification (Preview) Gday, Ive recently bought a new (second hand) tug for the caravan Im hoping to purchase and found this gadget while installing a brake controller. Its mounted on the air con duct in the drivers side foot well...Does anyone know what it is??? Its a 2008 Landcruiser ute if that helps at all.....Cheers	Hairyone	13	2026	11:53 AM May 15, 2021 by rgren2
	New look Ford Ranger Divvy Vans (Preview) Victoria Police rolls out new-look divvy vans	Possum3	3	846	09:03 AM May 15, 2021 by Possum3
	Coffee anyone? (Preview)	Possum3	3	994	09:09 AM May 14, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Iveco Daily Vans (Preview) I was wondering if anyone has had much to do with Iveco vehicles and their opinion of them. I'm looking at the smaller Daily vans than the long wheelbase high roof ones. Would appreciate some thoughts. -- Edited by jetj on Monday 13th of January 2014 10:30:59 PM	jetj	23	20467	07:06 AM May 13, 2021 by gdayjr
	Darwin Arts Fair August. (Preview) 6th - 8th August 2021 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair \| Darwin events \| NT, Australia (northernterritory.com)	Possum3	0	435	10:28 PM May 12, 2021 by Possum3
	5th wheeler towing advice please (Preview) Hey guys I'm new in here and chasing some feedback advice. Have a 28ft gooseneck weighing in at 4000kg full loaded currently towing with older GMC. Looking to swap out for a 2008 Ford Transit dual cab 2.4 turbo diesel 6 speed and wondering if anyone is using these on 5th wheelers and what the results are....	Adam 66	20	1466	06:42 PM May 12, 2021 by Adam 66
	Excellent warranty service (Preview) G'day all Recently needed to install a replacement Fiamma Turbo-III exhaust fan & vent into the MH to replace the OEM one after 16yrs of use ... the plastic bits were breaking and it just stopped working The replacement unit has an electronic switching in/out arrangement, and after installatio...	Ozzie_Traveller	3	663	02:35 PM May 12, 2021 by wasn_me
	Interstate COVID caravanning restrictions and requirements ? (Preview) Hello just a question on requirements for caravanning interstate? at this point in time, are there any restrictions or requirements for caravanning / travelling between any state or territory? do you require any permits or specific documentation prior to crossing any borders with the van? cheer...	topspark	8	810	02:13 PM May 12, 2021 by dabbler
	Paid deposit - not all as advertised - won't return deposit ( 1 2 ) deposit not returned paid deposit not as advertised misrepresentation overweight maxed out tow weight (Preview) Hey Gang, Greetings. Looking for advice on getting my deposit back. Feels like a case of "misrepresentation..." I was within a week of picking up an Expanda 18, with a 06 Pajero package deal. The owner, about to do a 2 year lap, had done this before, and had lots of expertise (had to sell for medica...	Britaussiedude	30	2797	11:40 AM May 12, 2021 by Are We Lost
	Preparing for the worst (Preview) As is often the case these days I sleep badly and last night awoke around 2am to the sounds of lashing rain and blowing wind and I remembered the large branch of the large gum tree under which I am camped and, being an engineer, began to calculate its mass - I reckon around five tonnes. Now if, as I regularly...	Mike Harding	18	1332	08:35 AM May 12, 2021 by bgt
	Interlocking foam mats over floor of caravan? (Preview) Hello, I was wondering if anyone has put those interlocking foam mats over the floor of their caravan. Im thinking of this for insulation and protecting the floor. Appreciate your thoughts.	KarlD	26	2925	10:05 PM May 11, 2021 by Kiwoz
	Has anyone installed a domestic split system in their van??????? (Preview) We have purchased a 1970s Franklin Hunter Caravan where the previous owners have installed a domestic LG split system (see photos below) - our worry is that our 2007 kia Sportage 4x4 cant handle the weight of the split system and are contemplating getting it removed. The previous owners also instal...	CathnAl	3	888	07:17 PM May 11, 2021 by yobarr
	SsangYong Rexton AWD (Preview) Hi This is Ray from NZ.... at present touring NZ with Caravan and towing with an AWD, is a 2014 Rexton SSR, 2.7 L, 5 cylinder, 5 speed gear box Auto, with Low Ratio switch over (when stationary) a TeamMate model, I'm looking for any feedback, the good, bad and ugly on these as planning to do 'a lap' of Austr...	Settle4more	11	2139	04:59 PM May 11, 2021 by Settle4more
	Weight Checks - Qld Police. (Preview) POLICE at Cairns in Far North Queensland were today offering free safety checks for caravans and camper trailers. Operated by the city's Road Policing Unit, weighing will continue on several highways in the days to come. The educational initiative provides travellers and locals with the opportu...	Possum3	2	1018	04:51 PM May 11, 2021 by Possum3
	Scam Warning… (Preview) Not sure if this is relevant,but wasting time today skimming through the "For sale" part of our forum,I spotted this.Could be of interest to people searching for the right van in a high-demand market? Cheers	yobarr	2	851	09:29 AM May 11, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Installing a tool box (Preview) Hi guys, can anyone send me any pics of a good way to mout a tool box on the back of the caravan rear bar. Any good ideas would be appreciated.	Branchie	25	5148	07:48 AM May 11, 2021 by yobarr
	pay extra for Engel?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. I'm in the market for a car fridge. Probably somewhere around 55L. I know Engel are a great brand but cost quite a bit more than Waeco / Dometic. I see BCF have some good specials on XTM brand. That brand has ratings of 4.5 or 4.6 / 5.0 from quite a lots of customers. Any comments? Thanks. Noel	NoelB	42	10820	12:54 PM May 10, 2021 by vince56
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