The Grey Nomads - General

Shadrian · Shadrian

Were planning a first trip from Melbourne to SA in our recently bought, used, 20ft Van in late April. Being newbies we intend to stay at a CP while we get to know our van. We would welcome suggestions for CPs around Victor Harbour/Goolwa area. thanks in advance

walmsleysp · walmsleysp

After 10 years our fridge/freezer has died and we now find that that particular model and size is no longer made! Looking for 1300 h x 570d x 540w. I have searched the internet (ebay etc) but no joy. Can anyone advise where I can find something similar please. Don't mind 3 way. Thank you. Suzanne

Drifters · Drifters

We are on the Eyre Peninsula at the moment and have been shocked how they have shut down so many free camps and put a $10 per day fee on them. Does anyone still come down hear any more? I have a survey that I was given at Streaky Bay about how they can improve their tourism and they appear to be chasing the Grey N...

JayDee · JayDee

Plenty of rain about at the moment from Gold Coast / Brisbane. Looking west by north west we are experiencing rain in aa long wide band from west around Longreach on a line to Brisbane. Great for the farmers in that huge region. They have been waitinf for years for this type of weather. Jay&dee

Branchie · Branchie

Hi crew I am seeking to see if anyone out there, has come up with a good idea to purify water from the likes of Dams, Creeks, Rivers etc.. I can pump into the tanks using a 12V pump, but wanting to see if there is a good system to use to purify the water before it heads into the tanks.. Something that's works wel...

mezza56 · mezza56

has anyone got any lithium batteries from itechworld , if so what are they like , sound like a good price $849 for a 120amp unit

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John

RedGeorge · RedGeorge

Good evening all, my first post and I'm really happy to have found this site. I have a Primus caravan/trailer brake controller which is showing the letters S.T on its display when the van (which has a 7 pin round plug), is hooked on. Clearly this is a wiring issue but I wondered if anyone either a) can reca...

Mez · Mez

Hi, its time for us to change the original Dunlop tyres of our 79 series, we are now full time on the road towing a 3.2 t caravan , we would like to hear from anyone who may have a similar set up and do some free camping on gravel road ( no hard 4x4) . What brand are you using and what mileage are you getting out of t...

Gutsypuppy · Gutsypuppy

Hi all has anyone used the purpleline movers on their caravan , we are thinking of purchasing some But want to know if they are worth the investment Glad for any feedback

tommo · tommo

Anyone got a good idea on what they use to stop stone from flicking back and smashing the back window of my 200 LC, i looked at the rock tammer but at $500 i was wondering if there was anything else out there worth considering. Its not the money its getting the best thing. Thanks in advise Regards Paul T

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Aldi are advertising a 65 litre fridge/freezer for $549. On sale with other camping items on 6 April. Might be of interest to some people. Murray

JayDee · JayDee

At my local club, here is a comparison of costs per litre. Coca Cola Can of 375m $4 which equate to $12 per litre ******* Petrol at present $1.45 litre Bottle water of 375 m $4 "" "" $12 "" ****** Petrol at present $1.45 Litre Pot of beer 285 m $3.90 "" "" $13.70 "" *...

Tones · Tones

G'day all, FYI Thought I would share this with you because it is something that I asked RACQ specifically this morning. We have RACQ Ultimate roadside cover and have had for quite some time (like many others). I have always wondered if the Ultimate roadside cover extended to your caravan (as well as...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Reckon I have read too much about it and confused myself. Can someone tell me please how much to use minimum in a 95 liter tank of drinking water. What I have on hand is Milton Anti-bacterial solution. Active ingredient: 100% w/w available chlorine from 1.05% w/w Sodium Hypochlorite. How long is this...

new vaner · new vaner

I want to know how a Triton with a 3100 kg will do at towing a caravan,the van im looking at is a off roader with a atm of 2700 .I know vw /ford/toyota /isuzu have good reviews but i do like the triton,some reviews have been good some not ,can you help me .Thankyou

Joe50 · Joe50

This is probably old news for some, but today I discovered that I couldn't make a withdrawal from my ANZ bank account at a post office - apparently as from January 15 ANZ ended its agreement with Australia Post for personal banking facilities. The other Big Four banks still have banking facilities at p...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John

benno · benno

Looking at purchasing a camper trailer, and would appreciate any pointers/advantages/hazards. Hubby passed away last year so would be just the dog and I. Quite impressed with the Platinum range. Budget around 15 to 20K. Any hints or advice please? Thanks :)

Wandererone · Wandererone

Heading up to Jemalong Weir for a few days. Has anybody stayed there? What are the facilities? Cheers Wandererone

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	CPs around Victor Harbour-Goolwa (Preview) Were planning a first trip from Melbourne to SA in our recently bought, used, 20ft Van in late April. Being newbies we intend to stay at a CP while we get to know our van. We would welcome suggestions for CPs around Victor Harbour/Goolwa area. thanks in advance	Shadrian	9	1990	07:19 PM Apr 3, 2019 by Shadrian
	2 way fridge/freezer odd size (Preview) After 10 years our fridge/freezer has died and we now find that that particular model and size is no longer made! Looking for 1300 h x 570d x 540w. I have searched the internet (ebay etc) but no joy. Can anyone advise where I can find something similar please. Don't mind 3 way. Thank you. Suzanne	walmsleysp	15	1436	05:27 PM Apr 3, 2019 by walmsleysp
	Travelling the Eyre Peninsula ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are on the Eyre Peninsula at the moment and have been shocked how they have shut down so many free camps and put a $10 per day fee on them. Does anyone still come down hear any more? I have a survey that I was given at Streaky Bay about how they can improve their tourism and they appear to be chasing the Grey N...	Drifters	35	3217	02:21 PM Apr 2, 2019 by shanem
	Good rain to the west / north west of Queensland. (Preview) Plenty of rain about at the moment from Gold Coast / Brisbane. Looking west by north west we are experiencing rain in aa long wide band from west around Longreach on a line to Brisbane. Great for the farmers in that huge region. They have been waitinf for years for this type of weather. Jay&dee	JayDee	4	1403	08:14 PM Apr 1, 2019 by wendyv
	Water Purifier Ideas (Preview) Hi crew I am seeking to see if anyone out there, has come up with a good idea to purify water from the likes of Dams, Creeks, Rivers etc.. I can pump into the tanks using a 12V pump, but wanting to see if there is a good system to use to purify the water before it heads into the tanks.. Something that's works wel...	Branchie	23	1948	02:39 PM Apr 1, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Itechworld (Preview) has anyone got any lithium batteries from itechworld , if so what are they like , sound like a good price $849 for a 120amp unit	mezza56	9	12959	08:49 PM Mar 31, 2019 by Tony Bev
	CASA will establish a "flyer's licence" and mandatory registration for drones from July 2019 (Preview) Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	11	1397	11:31 AM Mar 31, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Primus brake controller for caravan. (Preview) Good evening all, my first post and I'm really happy to have found this site. I have a Primus caravan/trailer brake controller which is showing the letters S.T on its display when the van (which has a 7 pin round plug), is hooked on. Clearly this is a wiring issue but I wondered if anyone either a) can reca...	RedGeorge	4	927	10:51 PM Mar 30, 2019 by PeterD
	Anyone with suggestion for new tyres for Landcruiser 79 towing full time 3.2t van (Preview) Hi, its time for us to change the original Dunlop tyres of our 79 series, we are now full time on the road towing a 3.2 t caravan , we would like to hear from anyone who may have a similar set up and do some free camping on gravel road ( no hard 4x4) . What brand are you using and what mileage are you getting out of t...	Mez	10	1691	08:31 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Greg 1
	Purple line movers (Preview) Hi all has anyone used the purpleline movers on their caravan , we are thinking of purchasing some But want to know if they are worth the investment Glad for any feedback	Gutsypuppy	5	2977	03:18 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Gutsypuppy
	200 LC (Preview) Anyone got a good idea on what they use to stop stone from flicking back and smashing the back window of my 200 LC, i looked at the rock tammer but at $500 i was wondering if there was anything else out there worth considering. Its not the money its getting the best thing. Thanks in advise Regards Paul T	tommo	28	3365	01:36 AM Mar 29, 2019 by blaze
	Aldi 65 litre fridge freezer. (Preview) Aldi are advertising a 65 litre fridge/freezer for $549. On sale with other camping items on 6 April. Might be of interest to some people. Murray	Long Weekend	2	2535	10:13 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Sal and John
	Petrol V cost of water & soft drinks & beer (Preview) At my local club, here is a comparison of costs per litre. Coca Cola Can of 375m $4 which equate to $12 per litre ***** Petrol at present $1.45 litre Bottle water of 375 m $4 "" "" $12 "" **** Petrol at present $1.45 Litre Pot of beer 285 m $3.90 "" "" $13.70 "" *...	JayDee	14	1463	09:35 PM Mar 28, 2019 by blaze
	RACQ ULTIMATE RV INSURANCE (Preview) G'day all, FYI Thought I would share this with you because it is something that I asked RACQ specifically this morning. We have RACQ Ultimate roadside cover and have had for quite some time (like many others). I have always wondered if the Ultimate roadside cover extended to your caravan (as well as...	Tones	9	2980	07:19 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	Chlorine in drinking water. (Preview) Reckon I have read too much about it and confused myself. Can someone tell me please how much to use minimum in a 95 liter tank of drinking water. What I have on hand is Milton Anti-bacterial solution. Active ingredient: 100% w/w available chlorine from 1.05% w/w Sodium Hypochlorite. How long is this...	Farmhat	15	1561	06:15 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	MITSUBISHI TRITON AUTO 2018 TOWING (Preview) I want to know how a Triton with a 3100 kg will do at towing a caravan,the van im looking at is a off roader with a atm of 2700 .I know vw /ford/toyota /isuzu have good reviews but i do like the triton,some reviews have been good some not ,can you help me .Thankyou	new vaner	22	6294	05:37 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	ANZ banking unavailable at post offices (Preview) This is probably old news for some, but today I discovered that I couldn't make a withdrawal from my ANZ bank account at a post office - apparently as from January 15 ANZ ended its agreement with Australia Post for personal banking facilities. The other Big Four banks still have banking facilities at p...	Joe50	2	984	12:48 AM Mar 28, 2019 by Joe50
	Australia has the worst petrol in the western world (Preview) Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	14	1688	12:19 AM Mar 28, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Info on camper trailers (Preview) Looking at purchasing a camper trailer, and would appreciate any pointers/advantages/hazards. Hubby passed away last year so would be just the dog and I. Quite impressed with the Platinum range. Budget around 15 to 20K. Any hints or advice please? Thanks :)	benno	16	3017	11:33 PM Mar 27, 2019 by benno
	Jemalong Wrir, Forbes (Preview) Heading up to Jemalong Weir for a few days. Has anybody stayed there? What are the facilities? Cheers Wandererone	Wandererone	5	1605	09:04 PM Mar 27, 2019 by Wandererone
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