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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

punch and judi · punch and judi

Thetford N3000 works on 240V but not on gas. Has gas in bottle and stove top works. Any suggestions on how to fix please

Bushie1961 · Bushie1961

Hi all We are looking at selling our Jayco Silverline 24.75 and buying a Longreach, what do people think? we are setting up for retirement so we can pull behind a car and a boat, but need to find the right trailer. whenever I go away I am always overweight on the back axle of the RAM. The ute itself inside is...

New Member · Mickadeamus

Thanks for accepting me. We are still finding our feet after upgrading from an Avan Aliner to Merc Sprinter. Looking forward to doing the lap later this year.

ChezandPete · ChezandPete

A massive shout out to the Union RV team based in Packenham, Vic, their vans are finding homes Australia wide and for good reason. We researched long and hard to find our perfect van, 'the van with the mostest', easy to tow, with quality well known brand components, loads of storage, excellent featu...

Delta18 · Delta18

Long time no write, been a bit going on, lastly picked up our new van 1st December, had jobs to do to get it where we want it. Had a short shakedown trip via Denmark, Albany, Augusta, Busselton then home to find anything amiss. So far so good. Off again in 3 weeks across the Nullarbor (75th + times) to Bathu...

Petesahut · Petesahut

Hi all, Pete here from NSW. Weve got a well-kept 2000 Jayco Freedom pop-top and are slowly improving comfort bedding, lighting, water pump and cooling. Looking forward to learning from others with similar vans. I have been a member here for a very long time but not visited here in a long time either :) ...

Lilias · Lilias

Im a newbie. Im just starting out trying to put a rig together. I recently saw a ford ranger which seemed like a good deal. It has a 3.2 turbo diesel with 264000 klm. I see a lot of negative info online about these. I liked it because it has had the GVM upgrade and all wet to go with a jayco sportstar slide on ...

Inspector · Inspector

Friends I would appreciate your advice to which is the best and worst GPS tracker to buy. I have been looking a WITI Anti-Theft system Kind Regards

MaicaSison · MaicaSison

Hey everyone, Newbie here! Been lurking for a bit and loving all the insights shared in this community about mobile plans. It's really helped me get a better grasp of what's out there beyond the big players. I've been on the hunt for a new plan lately, something that offers a good balance of data without...

Languid · Languid

I'm brand new to the Forum, an Aussified Kiwi who would have preferred to buy a decent sized Yatch but pragmatically know that would no longer be the sensible move due to age and the need for a crew. I'm eyeing either a Motorhome or a fifth wheel setup and keen on hearing other's points of view on this. I'd...

Melrose218 · Melrose218

Hi Everyone, I'm new here & just dipping my toes into this whole Grey Nomad thing - trying to figure out if this kind of travel is for me and my mental and physical moments included. Aim to start travelling with my partner in crime & a very anxious bossy little dog who thinks the world revolves a...

Melrose218 · Melrose218

Hi Everyone, I'm new here & just dipping my toes into this whole Grey Nomad thing - trying to figure out if this kind of travel is for me and my mental and physical moments included. Aim to start travelling with my partner in crime & a very anxious bossy little dog who thinks the world revolves a...

New member from Hervey Bay · PeterOZ

Greetings all and despite my location I am not retired as yet. Hoping to get my new van later in the year and will then head off on a few adventures. Last Caravan I had was from 20 to 35! An old 14ft Viscount. Very basic compared to what is on offer these days. Had a very basic 12V system that could be fe...

New Member to Forum · A Vaner

Hi Everybody. Although I am new to the site, I have been camping for over 25 years. I started off with a Jet Tent, then an OZ Tent. after I got tired of this I bought a Cub Brumby. It was easy to tow, but was dreadful to sleep in when it was windy. Did the Simpson in this. Sold this and bought a T-Van. Another exce...

New member · Alih21

Hi, Im new to this site so I'd like to say hello . Me and my husband have just moved from our house into a caravan on a very lovely site. We have been here for 3 nights now and tbh I'm really struggling adjusting to our new life. I feel anxious and down and I'm wondering if we have mad a mistake. We have moved ho...

Salwah · Salwah

Hi there Newbie here. Wondering who has driven from Lakes Entrance to Mounty Beauty via Omeo-Hotham-Harrietville and what your experience was. We are travelling from WA to SA, Vic and NSW from 11 September returning home to Mandurah WA on 10 December. We have an 18'8" Essentials Cruiser van towe...

martybuzz · martybuzz

Hello everyone. I've been caravanning for years, both when married and now divorced, and just discovered this forum. Retired copper and did 32 years, 19 of those in HWP. I love to travel on my own, both with the caravan and when traveling overseas. I'm packing my van this week as I've never crossed the N...

MIKIM · MIKIM

Hi, my name is Kim, (female) This is my first attempt at using this forum and quite new to caravaning. I have purchased a starlink mini and want to be able to use it while driving along. We will be carrying a tinnie on the roof of our Land cruise, so the roof is out. (I would think!! Unless you attach it to th...

Trippy · Trippy

Hey boys and girls My wife and I have just started travelling with a "wobble box", albeit a hired one till we find what suits us, and just wanted to find a forum with like-minded travelers. Looks like we have. Cheers and safe travels, John & Shaz Humpty doo,Nt

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	46669	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	Fridge not working (Preview) Thetford N3000 works on 240V but not on gas. Has gas in bottle and stove top works. Any suggestions on how to fix please	punch and judi	0	87	05:56 PM Mar 18, 2026 by punch and judi
	Swappimg van for Longreach whats your thoughts (Preview) Hi all We are looking at selling our Jayco Silverline 24.75 and buying a Longreach, what do people think? we are setting up for retirement so we can pull behind a car and a boat, but need to find the right trailer. whenever I go away I am always overweight on the back axle of the RAM. The ute itself inside is...	Bushie1961	10	1821	11:12 AM Mar 13, 2026 by Are We Lost
	New Member (Preview) Thanks for accepting me. We are still finding our feet after upgrading from an Avan Aliner to Merc Sprinter. Looking forward to doing the lap later this year.	Mickadeamus	1	238	08:47 AM Mar 3, 2026 by Possum3
	Union RV Tourer 16HT Couples Van - Semi/Fully off road/grid. (Preview) A massive shout out to the Union RV team based in Packenham, Vic, their vans are finding homes Australia wide and for good reason. We researched long and hard to find our perfect van, 'the van with the mostest', easy to tow, with quality well known brand components, loads of storage, excellent featu...	ChezandPete	7	1673	04:42 PM Jan 25, 2026 by Possum3
	G’Day (Preview) Long time no write, been a bit going on, lastly picked up our new van 1st December, had jobs to do to get it where we want it. Had a short shakedown trip via Denmark, Albany, Augusta, Busselton then home to find anything amiss. So far so good. Off again in 3 weeks across the Nullarbor (75th + times) to Bathu...	Delta18	1	528	01:33 PM Jan 4, 2026 by Possum3
	Hi again from Pete & Lynn :) (Preview) Hi all, Pete here from NSW. Weve got a well-kept 2000 Jayco Freedom pop-top and are slowly improving comfort bedding, lighting, water pump and cooling. Looking forward to learning from others with similar vans. I have been a member here for a very long time but not visited here in a long time either :) ...	Petesahut	1	400	05:58 PM Dec 28, 2025 by Possum3
	Mind boggled newbie ford ranger v Toyota hilux (Preview) Im a newbie. Im just starting out trying to put a rig together. I recently saw a ford ranger which seemed like a good deal. It has a 3.2 turbo diesel with 264000 klm. I see a lot of negative info online about these. I liked it because it has had the GVM upgrade and all wet to go with a jayco sportstar slide on ...	Lilias	1	2341	06:27 PM Sep 21, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Looking for a new GPS Tracker (Preview) Friends I would appreciate your advice to which is the best and worst GPS tracker to buy. I have been looking a WITI Anti-Theft system Kind Regards	Inspector	3	1910	01:29 PM Aug 30, 2025 by offgridtouring
	has anyone here tried those smaller mobile providers? i'm doing some research! (Preview) Hey everyone, Newbie here! Been lurking for a bit and loving all the insights shared in this community about mobile plans. It's really helped me get a better grasp of what's out there beyond the big players. I've been on the hunt for a new plan lately, something that offers a good balance of data without...	MaicaSison	4	1761	09:30 AM Aug 13, 2025 by glids37
	About to take the plunge! (Preview) I'm brand new to the Forum, an Aussified Kiwi who would have preferred to buy a decent sized Yatch but pragmatically know that would no longer be the sensible move due to age and the need for a crew. I'm eyeing either a Motorhome or a fifth wheel setup and keen on hearing other's points of view on this. I'd...	Languid	6	1601	05:23 PM Aug 8, 2025 by Languid
	Dipping My Toes into Nomad Life with Senior Moments Included... (Preview) Hi Everyone, I'm new here & just dipping my toes into this whole Grey Nomad thing - trying to figure out if this kind of travel is for me and my mental and physical moments included. Aim to start travelling with my partner in crime & a very anxious bossy little dog who thinks the world revolves a...	Melrose218	0	1586	03:33 PM Jul 11, 2025 by Melrose218
	Dipping My Toes into Nomad Life with Senior Moments Included... (Preview) Hi Everyone, I'm new here & just dipping my toes into this whole Grey Nomad thing - trying to figure out if this kind of travel is for me and my mental and physical moments included. Aim to start travelling with my partner in crime & a very anxious bossy little dog who thinks the world revolves a...	Melrose218	0	1402	03:33 PM Jul 11, 2025 by Melrose218
	New member from Hervey Bay (Preview) Greetings all and despite my location I am not retired as yet. Hoping to get my new van later in the year and will then head off on a few adventures. Last Caravan I had was from 20 to 35! An old 14ft Viscount. Very basic compared to what is on offer these days. Had a very basic 12V system that could be fe...	PeterOZ	1	1809	02:01 PM Jun 18, 2025 by Possum3
	New Member to Forum (Preview) Hi Everybody. Although I am new to the site, I have been camping for over 25 years. I started off with a Jet Tent, then an OZ Tent. after I got tired of this I bought a Cub Brumby. It was easy to tow, but was dreadful to sleep in when it was windy. Did the Simpson in this. Sold this and bought a T-Van. Another exce...	A Vaner	2	2103	08:27 AM May 21, 2025 by Possum3
	New member (Preview) Hi, Im new to this site so I'd like to say hello . Me and my husband have just moved from our house into a caravan on a very lovely site. We have been here for 3 nights now and tbh I'm really struggling adjusting to our new life. I feel anxious and down and I'm wondering if we have mad a mistake. We have moved ho...	Alih21	2	1938	08:24 AM May 21, 2025 by Possum3
	Driving from Lakes Entrance to Mount Beauty on B500 via Omeo-Hotham-Harrietville-Mt Beauty (Preview) Hi there Newbie here. Wondering who has driven from Lakes Entrance to Mounty Beauty via Omeo-Hotham-Harrietville and what your experience was. We are travelling from WA to SA, Vic and NSW from 11 September returning home to Mandurah WA on 10 December. We have an 18'8" Essentials Cruiser van towe...	Salwah	4	2180	07:50 AM May 21, 2025 by Radar
	New member who has just discovered this forum (Preview) Hello everyone. I've been caravanning for years, both when married and now divorced, and just discovered this forum. Retired copper and did 32 years, 19 of those in HWP. I love to travel on my own, both with the caravan and when traveling overseas. I'm packing my van this week as I've never crossed the N...	martybuzz	3	1947	07:45 AM May 21, 2025 by Radar
	Starlink mini mounted on a caravan starlinkmini (Preview) Hi, my name is Kim, (female) This is my first attempt at using this forum and quite new to caravaning. I have purchased a starlink mini and want to be able to use it while driving along. We will be carrying a tinnie on the roof of our Land cruise, so the roof is out. (I would think!! Unless you attach it to th...	MIKIM	0	1865	06:46 PM May 15, 2025 by MIKIM
	Well G,Day (Preview) Hey boys and girls My wife and I have just started travelling with a "wobble box", albeit a hired one till we find what suits us, and just wanted to find a forum with like-minded travelers. Looks like we have. Cheers and safe travels, John & Shaz Humpty doo,Nt	Trippy	2	2025	06:43 PM Apr 21, 2025 by olliver
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