The Grey Nomads - General

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

G'day all. I have just returned from my first trip in my new Retreat caravan and can report that almost everything related to using the Thetford toilet for one's and two's went very smoothly. On advice received from this site, I added an additional quantity of Napisan to the toilet and can verify fro...

Smith · Smith

Given the general increase of global temperatures and the imminent desertification of Australia I am considering changing my 3way fridge , which runs really hot when the temp is high, for a compressor fridge. Also I am not really comfortable with the constant use of gas in an enclosed , though vented...

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

What is the best way to get important documents printed and or scanned when you are away from home ? For example, purchase contracts and similar documents that need to be signed and sent back?

yobarr · yobarr

While I was busy today,with my bathroom scales,checking my towball weight,another caravanner approached and asked what I was doing.Despite me giving him a detailed explanation of the process,he was completely lost,and said "I tow a 2 tonne van.....what should my towball weight be?". Because I h...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

my question is about towing in 6th gear, sometimes called overdrive. My vehicle is a 6 speed auto transmission Holden Trailblazer with 3000Kg capacity, towing a 2000Kg ATM caravan. As you can imagine the vehicle tows easily and effortlessly and is quite happy to automatically slip into 6th gear or...

Iva Biggen · Iva Biggen

https://www.sealink.com.au/bookthemout?utm_source=satc&utm_medium=paid-soci...

sassycat · sassycat

Hi am having problem with getting roof rack for VW LT35 2006 seems none have long enough things to fit into rail which is 13 inches anyone know where I could go at a reasonable price its to put a solar panel on

Donesailing · Donesailing

Hi all, I have a 225 litre 3 way AES Dometic refrigerator in my van and just love it. Forty degree days and the beer is still ice cold. One problem I do have is a few hairline cracks in the inner shell of the refrigerator behind the crisper bins. On humid days water will drip from the cracks however the humid...

JayDee · JayDee

A lot has been written and said about the devastating fire that have effect many many people and part of our great nation. People were left with only the clothes they were wearing. Soooooo The Salvation Army Red Cross Vinnies and others all receive donations of clothes for free. So why can not th...

Possum3 · Possum3

So far weve reached 60 farmers!!.. but we still have 40 farmers registered and needing urgent help to secure boundary fencing following the fir...es! Can you or someone you know help?! We also need catering help between Saturday 1st Feb and Friday 14th February.... Heres the details: - So far our ama...

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

I tried to post this last night, but it appears to have gone into the abyss. If it's out there and doubled up let me know and I'll delete one, but I can't find it. Anyway......I don't believe this would be common knowledge to people and I shudder to think of the different circumstances this could have be...

Skyler · Skyler

We are travelling from Melbourne to deliver our grand daughter to Sydney University on the 8th of February. We are looking to stay overnight on the southern approach on the 7th within striking distance of Ultimo for 9.30 am the next day. I have checked Wikicamps but the only caravan park I saw was at Eld...

Bru · Bru

Anyone out there who has one (thats a 12v only) and any opinion of them. Thinking of puling out my old 3 way, adding more solar and another battery plus fitting a charger for when we have 240v We are currently in the NT and the old fridge struggles. Lucky we have an extra in the car.

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

NSW officials are finally cracking down on campers and caravanners using truckies' parking spots with $114 instant fines being handed to offenders in two eastern seaboard holiday hotspots.The fines are a part of a new trial, announced today, targetting parking at Yelgun rest area, north of Bruns...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hi All, Set off on our big lap (or 2) from Canberra this morning. Travelling down the Hume on our way to Wagga we saw the most wonderful sight. The Hay Run convoy was travelling north. I estimated there had to be about 80 semis all up. I know there were a lot from WA but I think there were also a lot of semis f...

iana · iana

I have a couple of Eveready 2x D cell LED torches, I can't remember when I last changed the batteries, best general purpose torch I have owned, but has a very short range. Looking for a torch with range, preferably LED. Looking at 3 x D Cell Maglite, can also be used as a knockometer if the situation arises...

Dazza53 · Dazza53

Hello all, My first post !! We have recently retired and ready to buy our first van. Can anyone offer their experience with vans like Swift and Bailey. We really like the layout but a bit worried about ground clearance. We are not intending doing the real 'rough stuff' but would like to be able to get o...

Scenicview · Scenicview

Hi all, we pick up our new Blue Sky van in a few weeks time and need to buy mirrors for my VW Amarok ute, any suggestions as to what works well and easy to put on and remove, cheers John

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

In tomorrow's Townsville Bulletin, there is an article about charging $10-15 a vehicle to stay at the now free camps North of the city. They are conducting a survey to gauge the feelings about the proposed change. Currently the vote seems to be around 30/70 for/against, with comments why turn these p...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Report from my first trip in my Retreat caravan (Preview) G'day all. I have just returned from my first trip in my new Retreat caravan and can report that almost everything related to using the Thetford toilet for one's and two's went very smoothly. On advice received from this site, I added an additional quantity of Napisan to the toilet and can verify fro...	Pradokakadudavid	15	4066	11:02 PM Jan 31, 2020 by Hylife
	12v drawer fridges (Preview) Given the general increase of global temperatures and the imminent desertification of Australia I am considering changing my 3way fridge , which runs really hot when the temp is high, for a compressor fridge. Also I am not really comfortable with the constant use of gas in an enclosed , though vented...	Smith	9	1530	09:48 PM Jan 31, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	How to print docs when mobile? (Preview) What is the best way to get important documents printed and or scanned when you are away from home ? For example, purchase contracts and similar documents that need to be signed and sent back?	Gavinwr27	19	2206	08:37 PM Jan 31, 2020 by 2trout
	Weights and Insurance? No idea mate.... (Preview) While I was busy today,with my bathroom scales,checking my towball weight,another caravanner approached and asked what I was doing.Despite me giving him a detailed explanation of the process,he was completely lost,and said "I tow a 2 tonne van.....what should my towball weight be?". Because I h...	yobarr	25	1892	06:47 PM Jan 31, 2020 by shanem
	Overdrive (Preview) my question is about towing in 6th gear, sometimes called overdrive. My vehicle is a 6 speed auto transmission Holden Trailblazer with 3000Kg capacity, towing a 2000Kg ATM caravan. As you can imagine the vehicle tows easily and effortlessly and is quite happy to automatically slip into 6th gear or...	ConsumerMan	15	2733	04:42 PM Jan 31, 2020 by cjt55
	Cheap Transport to Kangaroo Island (Preview) https://www.sealink.com.au/bookthemout?utm_source=satc&utm_medium=paid-soci...	Iva Biggen	3	2505	11:39 AM Jan 31, 2020 by yobarr
	Roof racks for VW (Preview) Hi am having problem with getting roof rack for VW LT35 2006 seems none have long enough things to fit into rail which is 13 inches anyone know where I could go at a reasonable price its to put a solar panel on	sassycat	3	1180	09:38 PM Jan 30, 2020 by Jaahn
	Cracks in Dometic refrigerator inner wall (Preview) Hi all, I have a 225 litre 3 way AES Dometic refrigerator in my van and just love it. Forty degree days and the beer is still ice cold. One problem I do have is a few hairline cracks in the inner shell of the refrigerator behind the crisper bins. On humid days water will drip from the cracks however the humid...	Donesailing	5	1979	09:03 PM Jan 30, 2020 by Craig1
	All the clothes in a Charity Shop in the fire areas who can or may help. (Preview) A lot has been written and said about the devastating fire that have effect many many people and part of our great nation. People were left with only the clothes they were wearing. Soooooo The Salvation Army Red Cross Vinnies and others all receive donations of clothes for free. So why can not th...	JayDee	8	1290	05:48 PM Jan 30, 2020 by bgt
	Can you help? Copy from another site. (Preview) So far weve reached 60 farmers!!.. but we still have 40 farmers registered and needing urgent help to secure boundary fencing following the fir...es! Can you or someone you know help?! We also need catering help between Saturday 1st Feb and Friday 14th February.... Heres the details: - So far our ama...	Possum3	0	1063	06:16 PM Jan 29, 2020 by Possum3
	Warning about 3 way fridges (Preview) I tried to post this last night, but it appears to have gone into the abyss. If it's out there and doubled up let me know and I'll delete one, but I can't find it. Anyway......I don't believe this would be common knowledge to people and I shudder to think of the different circumstances this could have be...	Grubbygypsy	26	4595	11:52 AM Jan 29, 2020 by mredge
	Sydney Motorhome Accommodation (Preview) We are travelling from Melbourne to deliver our grand daughter to Sydney University on the 8th of February. We are looking to stay overnight on the southern approach on the 7th within striking distance of Ultimo for 9.30 am the next day. I have checked Wikicamps but the only caravan park I saw was at Eld...	Skyler	4	1198	04:12 PM Jan 28, 2020 by Skyler
	Bushman Fridge (Preview) Anyone out there who has one (thats a 12v only) and any opinion of them. Thinking of puling out my old 3 way, adding more solar and another battery plus fitting a charger for when we have 240v We are currently in the NT and the old fridge struggles. Lucky we have an extra in the car.	Bru	7	2181	11:29 AM Jan 27, 2020 by Colin Penrose
	Yelgin and Arrawarra Rest Areas (Preview) NSW officials are finally cracking down on campers and caravanners using truckies' parking spots with $114 instant fines being handed to offenders in two eastern seaboard holiday hotspots.The fines are a part of a new trial, announced today, targetting parking at Yelgun rest area, north of Bruns...	goldcoaster	20	2329	10:15 AM Jan 27, 2020 by Phillipn
	Proud to Be An Aussie (Preview) Hi All, Set off on our big lap (or 2) from Canberra this morning. Travelling down the Hume on our way to Wagga we saw the most wonderful sight. The Hay Run convoy was travelling north. I estimated there had to be about 80 semis all up. I know there were a lot from WA but I think there were also a lot of semis f...	Flags2	4	1157	09:27 AM Jan 26, 2020 by JayDee
	What torch do you carry ? (Preview) I have a couple of Eveready 2x D cell LED torches, I can't remember when I last changed the batteries, best general purpose torch I have owned, but has a very short range. Looking for a torch with range, preferably LED. Looking at 3 x D Cell Maglite, can also be used as a knockometer if the situation arises...	iana	15	2808	04:28 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Bobdown
	Eropean or Australian ? (Preview) Hello all, My first post !! We have recently retired and ready to buy our first van. Can anyone offer their experience with vans like Swift and Bailey. We really like the layout but a bit worried about ground clearance. We are not intending doing the real 'rough stuff' but would like to be able to get o...	Dazza53	11	1485	01:38 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Greg 1
	Towing mirrors, which ones (Preview) Hi all, we pick up our new Blue Sky van in a few weeks time and need to buy mirrors for my VW Amarok ute, any suggestions as to what works well and easy to put on and remove, cheers John	Scenicview	23	3400	05:39 PM Jan 24, 2020 by Farmhat
	Townsville Council charges? (Preview) In tomorrow's Townsville Bulletin, there is an article about charging $10-15 a vehicle to stay at the now free camps North of the city. They are conducting a survey to gauge the feelings about the proposed change. Currently the vote seems to be around 30/70 for/against, with comments why turn these p...	Warren-Pat_01	8	1077	01:54 PM Jan 24, 2020 by msg
	Newcastle to Wollongong (Preview) What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.	goldcoaster	3	1036	06:43 AM Jan 24, 2020 by goldcoaster
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