The Grey Nomads - General

mezza56 · mezza56

Any thoughts on the best water bladder wondering about Plastimo vs Fleximate or any others

PeterD · PeterD

The attached article is a lift from the latest Choice magazine. It is worth a read. The last three paragraphs are of particular interest to conservationists.

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

There's probably a billion places to go, things to do or experiences to be had throughout Australia.This is my list of 100 places to see or things to do on (this) trip around Australia.Not in any particular order....Visit Don Bradman Museum Bowral NSWVisit Winton QLDVisit Australian Stockman Hall...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Some people are crazy ,sitting outside our van at patonga last night we spotted a young Asian guy, he walked up to the dump point ,which is easily viewed from our van awning,sat on the blue lid ,held the dump point hose down low and started washing his dishes ,cutlery and drinking mug.wifey walked over...

Hot Water · Hot Water

Hi guys, just wondering what type of incoming circuit breaker protects the 15A extension lead on your vans? in other words if i run kettle plus aircon plus oven all at once, will the circuit breaker trip first or will i melt the incoming 15A extension cord from the site outlet to the van?

kiwijims · kiwijims

WEATHER DETAILS: At 04/12/2018 15:30:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised satellite imagery showed a line of thunderstorms between Carnegie and Balladonia. Showers and thunderstorms have developed in the warning area and it is possible some of these may be severe. Severe thunderstorms are li...

Ger08 · Ger08

For all those think of going to the Bash the dates have changed to 16 - 18 July. sounds like it will be epic

skins · skins

Has anyone replaced their Atwood water heater with a Suburban water heater. I bought the new van at an auction & therefore no warranty. Unfortunately the Atwood water heater doesn't work at all. No gas, 240v or 12v,these are getting to the unit. I've replaced the electronic control module and th...

TaniaC · TaniaC

Has anyone got a "Aussie Caravan Cover" made of marine grade 600D fabric? We would like to know if you are happy with it and how it compares to other brands like ADCO and Camec as our past covers have not been very durable for the price paid.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

https://www.canstarblue.com.au/phone/phones-for-regional-ar...

Drought Breaker 2 · Drought Breaker 2

Hi all, probably in wrong section but anyway I'm in this one needing some help. We have 2017 Sunliner Switch with a Dometic air con on roof, don't know which one but I don't think that's important. If we have the Motorhome on a slight lean on passenger side, water runs down off the roof, sometimes it will r...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Australia's first tropical cyclone of the 2018/19 season developed over the northern Coral Sea on Sunday, and it should help cause some rain over fire-ravaged central Queensland during the middle of this week.Since forming on Sunday afternoon, Tropical Cyclone Owen has been lingering about 100...

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Being a complete novice I'm asking for advice from everyone here. Suggestions about the fridge type to solar panels, gas bottles, make and models, tyres, internet connection. You name it, I'm interested. I've been reading and asking questions here for a bit but now I need to go and look at some home...

kiwijims · kiwijims

The first of three new RFDS jets arrived in Broome at the weekend. RFDS WA chief executive officer Rebecca Tomkinson said the jets can reach speeds of up to 740 kilometres per hour, halving the travel times to remote parts of the state. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-03/regional-patients...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

I like many thousands more enjoy the freedom of choice when headin off with our caravan. Caran Park owners and their state bodies are making inroads through councils and courtrooms into closing down free camps. I have many reasons not to use caravan parks, not just cost, I will not go through them all h...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Authorities say Sunday will be a day of vigilance for fire-ravaged parts of Queensland, amid the threat of blazes caused by lightning and the possibility of a tropical cyclone brewing in the northern Coral Sea. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-01/queensland-bush-fires-dry-lightning...

phum · phum

Anyone bought one, any good?

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/rivian-r1t-new-electric-truck-will-do-0-60mph-30sthe 135kWh battery and allied to those quad motors and torque vectoring and an actual truckload of total torque (10,325lb ft) youll be able to see off 0-60mph in three seconds f...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

What do you do to stop your caravan being stolen?

kiwijims · kiwijims

The Queensland Premier has issued an urgent plea for residents near Deepwater in central Queensland to leave their homes immediately due to the ongoing threat from a bushfire fanned by an unprecedented heatwave.Here's the situation in Queensland today 28-11- 2018 Authorities are pleading wit...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Water bladder (Preview) Any thoughts on the best water bladder wondering about Plastimo vs Fleximate or any others	mezza56	7	2286	05:10 PM Dec 8, 2018 by Mamil
	Fabric softener – do we really need it? (Preview) The attached article is a lift from the latest Choice magazine. It is worth a read. The last three paragraphs are of particular interest to conservationists.	PeterD	25	2322	08:31 AM Dec 7, 2018 by Rob Driver
	Bucket List (Preview) There's probably a billion places to go, things to do or experiences to be had throughout Australia.This is my list of 100 places to see or things to do on (this) trip around Australia.Not in any particular order....Visit Don Bradman Museum Bowral NSWVisit Winton QLDVisit Australian Stockman Hall...	rayaroundoz	20	4299	05:54 AM Dec 7, 2018 by dorian
	Some people (Preview) Some people are crazy ,sitting outside our van at patonga last night we spotted a young Asian guy, he walked up to the dump point ,which is easily viewed from our van awning,sat on the blue lid ,held the dump point hose down low and started washing his dishes ,cutlery and drinking mug.wifey walked over...	Ron-D	12	1591	10:40 PM Dec 6, 2018 by LLD
	Maximum power which can be drawn from the extension lead. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys, just wondering what type of incoming circuit breaker protects the 15A extension lead on your vans? in other words if i run kettle plus aircon plus oven all at once, will the circuit breaker trip first or will i melt the incoming 15A extension cord from the site outlet to the van?	Hot Water	39	2383	08:18 AM Dec 6, 2018 by Jaahn
	Storm Warning for those on the Nullarbor.... (Preview) WEATHER DETAILS: At 04/12/2018 15:30:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised satellite imagery showed a line of thunderstorms between Carnegie and Balladonia. Showers and thunderstorms have developed in the warning area and it is possible some of these may be severe. Severe thunderstorms are li...	kiwijims	5	1295	05:00 AM Dec 5, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	Big Red Bash- Date change (Preview) For all those think of going to the Bash the dates have changed to 16 - 18 July. sounds like it will be epic	Ger08	4	1123	12:43 AM Dec 5, 2018 by Joe50
	Replacing Atwood water heater with a Suburban water heater (Preview) Has anyone replaced their Atwood water heater with a Suburban water heater. I bought the new van at an auction & therefore no warranty. Unfortunately the Atwood water heater doesn't work at all. No gas, 240v or 12v,these are getting to the unit. I've replaced the electronic control module and th...	skins	0	514	09:35 PM Dec 4, 2018 by skins
	Caravan Covers (Preview) Has anyone got a "Aussie Caravan Cover" made of marine grade 600D fabric? We would like to know if you are happy with it and how it compares to other brands like ADCO and Camec as our past covers have not been very durable for the price paid.	TaniaC	12	6283	08:33 PM Dec 4, 2018 by Ron-D
	Phone Update, Improved Reception. (Preview) https://www.canstarblue.com.au/phone/phones-for-regional-ar...	Desert Dweller	7	1052	06:58 PM Dec 4, 2018 by PeterX
	Dometic Air Cons (Preview) Hi all, probably in wrong section but anyway I'm in this one needing some help. We have 2017 Sunliner Switch with a Dometic air con on roof, don't know which one but I don't think that's important. If we have the Motorhome on a slight lean on passenger side, water runs down off the roof, sometimes it will r...	Drought Breaker 2	3	935	11:41 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Bill B
	Tropical Cyclone Owen forms as rain looms for central Qld.... (Preview) Australia's first tropical cyclone of the 2018/19 season developed over the northern Coral Sea on Sunday, and it should help cause some rain over fire-ravaged central Queensland during the middle of this week.Since forming on Sunday afternoon, Tropical Cyclone Owen has been lingering about 100...	kiwijims	4	871	11:08 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	What to look for when buying a second hand motor home. (Preview) Being a complete novice I'm asking for advice from everyone here. Suggestions about the fridge type to solar panels, gas bottles, make and models, tyres, internet connection. You name it, I'm interested. I've been reading and asking questions here for a bit but now I need to go and look at some home...	Lily2018	21	2702	07:32 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Landfall
	Flying Doctor patients to be treated in new 'emergency ward in the sky' jet aircraft... (Preview) The first of three new RFDS jets arrived in Broome at the weekend. RFDS WA chief executive officer Rebecca Tomkinson said the jets can reach speeds of up to 740 kilometres per hour, halving the travel times to remote parts of the state. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-03/regional-patients...	kiwijims	0	777	10:17 AM Dec 3, 2018 by kiwijims
	Free or freedom camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I like many thousands more enjoy the freedom of choice when headin off with our caravan. Caran Park owners and their state bodies are making inroads through councils and courtrooms into closing down free camps. I have many reasons not to use caravan parks, not just cost, I will not go through them all h...	Colin Penrose	55	3394	02:40 PM Dec 2, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	dry lightning and potential tropical cyclone add to QLD state's problems..... (Preview) Authorities say Sunday will be a day of vigilance for fire-ravaged parts of Queensland, amid the threat of blazes caused by lightning and the possibility of a tropical cyclone brewing in the northern Coral Sea. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-01/queensland-bush-fires-dry-lightning...	kiwijims	0	716	11:34 PM Dec 1, 2018 by kiwijims
	Aldi fan on sale now (Preview) Anyone bought one, any good?	phum	9	1438	05:24 PM Dec 1, 2018 by phum
	The future? (Preview) https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/rivian-r1t-new-electric-truck-will-do-0-60mph-30sthe 135kWh battery and allied to those quad motors and torque vectoring and an actual truckload of total torque (10,325lb ft) youll be able to see off 0-60mph in three seconds f...	rockylizard	15	1470	10:11 PM Nov 30, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan security (Preview) What do you do to stop your caravan being stolen?	Mike Harding	20	2681	10:01 PM Nov 30, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Deepwater residents urged to leave home immediately to avoid bushfire threat...UPDATED 28-11-18 (Preview) The Queensland Premier has issued an urgent plea for residents near Deepwater in central Queensland to leave their homes immediately due to the ongoing threat from a bushfire fanned by an unprecedented heatwave.Here's the situation in Queensland today 28-11- 2018 Authorities are pleading wit...	kiwijims	2	1068	09:41 PM Nov 30, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
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