The Grey Nomads - General

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

We can only carry 84 litres. We will have a joolca hot water unit and we'll purchase that with the matching pump. As weight us an issue I'm hoping I can utilise that pump to suck water out of a water source through a filter system into our tanks. Anyone done this and what filter system is recommended? I thi...

Timliz · Timliz

Hi, we recently purchased a slide on camper that has solar power and a deep cycle battery. We are wanting to purchase a 1500w pure sine inverter so we can run some appliances. Hoping to run a bar fridge, electric kettle, 800w microwave, laptop etc (not at the same time though!!). Just wondering if the...

Smith · Smith

We intend to travel to Queensland from Victoria In July or August of this year , we will certainly visit Brisbane , my question is how much further north do we need to go in order to visit the reef for a day visit ?

sunsetcp · sunsetcp

Hi all, We are looking for anybody who does a bit of singing, entertaining to come to our park in Karumba Queensland and entertain guests. We are open to different talents, maybe bush poetry or anything that would appeal to the Grey Nomad clientelle. We provide a free powered site in return for 1 perfor...

Shooter · Shooter

Hhi im new to site and was wondering we are heading to Townsville next month . We are going via the Kidman up through Cobar what is the water situation for vaners Shooter (Bill)

Orca54 · Orca54

Hi All Looking to buy a second spare for out next trip Birdsville way in July Suit 195/15 LT tyre Ideally same as current rims Any help appreciated Send message for contact details

Santa · Santa

Well worth taking note of, zero tolarance, they are showing no mercy.Almost $40,000 worth of fines have been handed out to motorists caught bringing fruit into South Australia in only the past few days.Elizabeth HensonThe AdvertiserMarch 7, 20194:41pm "Almost $40,000 in fines have been handed...

LLD · LLD

A friend pulled into a free camp one night where a large group of vans had set up in a group. My friend commented how lucky they were to be camped in a group given the number of vans in the camp. One camper replied that they all travel at their own pace but arrange to meet up each night. First person in sets up so...

huntsplace · huntsplace

G'day fellow Grey Nomads. My name is Graham and I'm new to this forum but here I am. I have inherited through a used caravan purchase, a two way Coolmatic fridge with a freezer door that drops down when you open it. Trouble is that it won't stay closed when you open the fridge door. I can't fathom out what t...

Jeppo · Jeppo

Just took out our old 2way fridge and purchased a 3year old dometic 180 ltr 3way. All good but 10 mm wider than door width. Removing door frame wont work. (stilll too narrow). Looking at new fridge it appears that I may be able to remove the doors and the MAIN FRAME (attached) which is screwed to the fridge...

Krazy · Krazy

Hi I bought a Jayco destiny poptop and are having trouble with a leak in the roof. The van also needs some some interior repairs like a new mattress and seat recovering. Could I please get some recommendations of where to take the Van to get some repairs done. I live near Perth. Thanks

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi. What is the general consensus of a product called Nature's Botanical as a repellent for flies, mozzies, midges ect. Anybody been using it? https://naturesbotanical.com Thanks, Joe

New member Rosemary · Snipz

Hi all another new member my name is Rosemary I have been watching the forum for many years and thought it was about time I joined this is all new to me so I may need help along the way. I have done quiet a lot of traveling . I travel with two small dogs , I live in Perth . I hope to drive from here to Darwin then dow...

Glentaylor · Glentaylor

We are living in our van full time and have no fixed address and wanted to get insurance to cover personal items like jewellery, bikes etc. we have just found out that most caravan insurance companies only cover you for contents inside your van. Our bikes were stolen whilst locked to our van and they are...

phil b · phil b

Hi everyone just wanted to know if any body has one off these vans and what they think of it pros and cons thinking of buying one Regards Phil b

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Saw this on side of a Wizzbang "Wizzbanging and doing it proudly.' Got a chuckle

mwez · mwez

Hi everyone, I am a new member and this is my first post and I would appreciate some advice on the following. We are hitting the road in May to commence our big lap and I am struggling as to whether or not to take a generator with us. We need to be mindful of our weights. I have 2 genies a 2 kva and a 2.6. My conundr...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

Best way to tow van from dubbo to sussex inlet please

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are flying up to Melbourne over the Easter break , and i have to take my CPAP with me , traveling Jetstar with only hand luggage, Q is my CPAP considered as free weight, or is it counted in my take on Weight with hand luggage Thought it would be easier to ask here than spend hours trying to contact Jetstar b...

LLD · LLD

I think that the pension that retiring parliamentarians get is their superannuation and not to confused with a Centrelink pension.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Water from lakes/rivers (Preview) We can only carry 84 litres. We will have a joolca hot water unit and we'll purchase that with the matching pump. As weight us an issue I'm hoping I can utilise that pump to suck water out of a water source through a filter system into our tanks. Anyone done this and what filter system is recommended? I thi...	Eaglemax	7	1889	10:31 PM Mar 20, 2019 by Sarge9
	Inverter question (Preview) Hi, we recently purchased a slide on camper that has solar power and a deep cycle battery. We are wanting to purchase a 1500w pure sine inverter so we can run some appliances. Hoping to run a bar fridge, electric kettle, 800w microwave, laptop etc (not at the same time though!!). Just wondering if the...	Timliz	8	2218	10:25 PM Mar 20, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	visiting the Great barrier Reef (Preview) We intend to travel to Queensland from Victoria In July or August of this year , we will certainly visit Brisbane , my question is how much further north do we need to go in order to visit the reef for a day visit ?	Smith	12	1220	06:58 PM Mar 20, 2019 by dabbler
	Grey Nomad Entertainers (Preview) Hi all, We are looking for anybody who does a bit of singing, entertaining to come to our park in Karumba Queensland and entertain guests. We are open to different talents, maybe bush poetry or anything that would appeal to the Grey Nomad clientelle. We provide a free powered site in return for 1 perfor...	sunsetcp	3	912	04:08 PM Mar 20, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Water (Preview) Hhi im new to site and was wondering we are heading to Townsville next month . We are going via the Kidman up through Cobar what is the water situation for vaners Shooter (Bill)	Shooter	11	1572	12:47 PM Mar 20, 2019 by KFT
	15 inch jayco sterling rim (Preview) Hi All Looking to buy a second spare for out next trip Birdsville way in July Suit 195/15 LT tyre Ideally same as current rims Any help appreciated Send message for contact details	Orca54	2	1207	11:54 PM Mar 19, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	$40k in fines for bringing fruit into SA (Preview) Well worth taking note of, zero tolarance, they are showing no mercy.Almost $40,000 worth of fines have been handed out to motorists caught bringing fruit into South Australia in only the past few days.Elizabeth HensonThe AdvertiserMarch 7, 20194:41pm "Almost $40,000 in fines have been handed...	Santa	24	3823	09:48 PM Mar 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	White Roses (Preview) A friend pulled into a free camp one night where a large group of vans had set up in a group. My friend commented how lucky they were to be camped in a group given the number of vans in the camp. One camper replied that they all travel at their own pace but arrange to meet up each night. First person in sets up so...	LLD	12	1175	08:45 PM Mar 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Coolmatic 12/240 volt fridge with freezer drop down door that won't stay closed. (Preview) G'day fellow Grey Nomads. My name is Graham and I'm new to this forum but here I am. I have inherited through a used caravan purchase, a two way Coolmatic fridge with a freezer door that drops down when you open it. Trouble is that it won't stay closed when you open the fridge door. I can't fathom out what t...	huntsplace	6	981	07:25 PM Mar 19, 2019 by denmonkey
	fridge 10 mm too wide-. (Preview) Just took out our old 2way fridge and purchased a 3year old dometic 180 ltr 3way. All good but 10 mm wider than door width. Removing door frame wont work. (stilll too narrow). Looking at new fridge it appears that I may be able to remove the doors and the MAIN FRAME (attached) which is screwed to the fridge...	Jeppo	14	1480	03:28 PM Mar 19, 2019 by denmonkey
	Caravan Repairs Perth (Preview) Hi I bought a Jayco destiny poptop and are having trouble with a leak in the roof. The van also needs some some interior repairs like a new mattress and seat recovering. Could I please get some recommendations of where to take the Van to get some repairs done. I live near Perth. Thanks	Krazy	8	1135	02:30 PM Mar 19, 2019 by Valkyrie01
	Flies, Mozzies and Midges etc ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. What is the general consensus of a product called Nature's Botanical as a repellent for flies, mozzies, midges ect. Anybody been using it? https://naturesbotanical.com Thanks, Joe	Farmhat	36	3244	09:51 PM Mar 18, 2019 by ColinEast
	New member Rosemary new member (Preview) Hi all another new member my name is Rosemary I have been watching the forum for many years and thought it was about time I joined this is all new to me so I may need help along the way. I have done quiet a lot of traveling . I travel with two small dogs , I live in Perth . I hope to drive from here to Darwin then dow...	Snipz	9	2179	07:21 PM Mar 18, 2019 by Kisha
	Contents insurance (Preview) We are living in our van full time and have no fixed address and wanted to get insurance to cover personal items like jewellery, bikes etc. we have just found out that most caravan insurance companies only cover you for contents inside your van. Our bikes were stolen whilst locked to our van and they are...	Glentaylor	1	1133	10:40 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Viscount caravan v2 (Preview) Hi everyone just wanted to know if any body has one off these vans and what they think of it pros and cons thinking of buying one Regards Phil b	phil b	3	1362	10:22 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Radar
	Wizzbangs (Preview) Saw this on side of a Wizzbang "Wizzbanging and doing it proudly.' Got a chuckle	Dunmowin	9	2602	09:33 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Sarco Harris
	To take a generator or not ??? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am a new member and this is my first post and I would appreciate some advice on the following. We are hitting the road in May to commence our big lap and I am struggling as to whether or not to take a generator with us. We need to be mindful of our weights. I have 2 genies a 2 kva and a 2.6. My conundr...	mwez	21	2342	08:17 AM Mar 17, 2019 by JayDee
	Best way (Preview) Best way to tow van from dubbo to sussex inlet please	Mrs Ford Ranger	11	2596	08:39 PM Mar 16, 2019 by Long Weekend
	CPAP on a plane (Preview) We are flying up to Melbourne over the Easter break , and i have to take my CPAP with me , traveling Jetstar with only hand luggage, Q is my CPAP considered as free weight, or is it counted in my take on Weight with hand luggage Thought it would be easier to ask here than spend hours trying to contact Jetstar b...	Cowboy7307	3	1458	01:21 PM Mar 16, 2019 by brickies
	Govt Pension vs Centrelink Pension (Preview) I think that the pension that retiring parliamentarians get is their superannuation and not to confused with a Centrelink pension.	LLD	9	1579	11:53 PM Mar 15, 2019 by PeterD
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