The Grey Nomads - General

Wanda · Wanda

Hi For all those travelling Darwin to Adelaide or the reverse Darwin - Most are round $1.58/lt less your discount from Coes/Woolies Katherine - Most around $1.56/lt less discounts from Coles/Woolies. Most of the Independants are also taking the vouchers from Coles/Wooles Mataranka - $1.58/lt bu...

1kanga1 · 1kanga1

Will be driving the birdsville track for the races, does anybody know how long to drive from Marree to Mungerannie? Landcruiser towing a 14' off-road caravan. Also will camp at Tippilipa campsite. Is there any drinking water between Marree and Birdsville? Do we drive the track with full water tanks...

mezza56 · mezza56

Been up to Canberra for a few days and back down thru Kosy Nat Park . Snow everywhere bit of a diff to what most of you are experiencing if up nth , what I wanted to comment on was the number of dead wildlife , it was like a battlefield from Canberra to Cooma we whent past at least 200 dead animals , probably most...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have been travelling down the east coast and have seen quite a few cars with a roof top tiinny on. We had to sell our boat when we started caravanning as it is a bit difficult to tow everything around this big country. It has got us thinking maybe this is the way to go. Would appreciate any input on the pros...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

My Belong mobile phone plan does not permit international calls but I need to make about half a dozen calls to the UK each year so the obvious answer appears to be an international pre paid phone card and this is where it gets confusing. Google reveals many cards but as soon as you look at their individual...

Ger08 · Ger08

ok i admit that Im a coffee snob - anyway I need to find an easy solution for my morning addictio. What is everyone doing to get a good coffee tp start their day with?

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We watched the latest episode of the ABC Backroads program last night. It featured the NSW dry country town of Nyngan. The Bogan River was flowing fast & at a very high level. The grass was green in town. The sheep herds were large, the sheep were fat & healthy. The locals looked happy & heal...

RoboKat · RoboKat

Hello All, Soon we'll be travelling west to Thallon and possibly Charleville (night sky + WW2 drive yourself tour), then looping back to Brissie. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on what else there is to see out there along the route. To better understand what I'm trying to glean about where we...

Bunkerbob · Bunkerbob

For anyone who has Satellite TV via VAST this information may be helpful. We got Satellite TV from Albany TV Services in September 2013. As an aside, if you are in or near Albany and are looking at satellite TV, pop in and speak to Neil, really knowledgable and helpful. We used it frequently and in fact wh...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Following on from an earlier thread about showing consideration for the homeless and less fortunate - This bloke's helping Cheers - John

Joffa030 · Joffa030

http://catalogues.repco.com.au/catalogue/price-down/5fkvxj8vn.html?pid=promotedCatalogue&retailerName=Re...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Take care - everywhere. https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/08/03/19/30/hervey-bay-queensland-caravan-park-couple-attacked-with-hammer

gandk · gandk

Hi. We are having trouble with our Truma Model B10/B14 hws. It only works on 240 and not on the gas. It used to be ok but since experiencing a few rough roads we turn the gas hws on but it soon turns off. Yes the bottle was turned on and yes we had removed the cowl. Any ideas? Kim

patmc49 · patmc49

Going to look at a coromal 457 Planning to do short trips in Summer and migrate north in winter.

Splottboy · Splottboy

We are parked up next to a Caravan couple and they put their black water from a cassette toilet down the grey water drain. There is a Dump Point not far away, and I think it disgusting and very unhygienic. I am interested to know what people think I should do about it ? Its only the second time I have seen this...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I have a scale for checking the weight on the towball, so I will obviously check the towball weight just before I leave home. But assuming that I am not planning on adding any substantial weight or shifting things around in the caravan, do I need to bring the towball scale with me? I am trying to minimise w...

IAN zzz · IAN zzz

I've just commenced building an 18' totally off grid van. One of the most important aspects for me is that it DOES NOT LEAK. Online research and anecdotal evidence suggests that perhaps a HUGE percentage of vans less than 10 years old leak. Stories of roof leaks, window leaks, seam and corner leaks...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

I once read the rule of thumb, being not exactly accurate that each foot of caravan was approx. equivalent to1hundred weght. therefore a seventeen foot van weighs approx. 1.7 tonne. any ideas.

Chevy · Chevy

Looking to buy a Twin Tub washing machine to take on the Big Lap. We have been told to avoid Automatics due to the amount of water used and especially the Lemair but due to breakdowns, hard to find repairers and parts. Have found a 5kg that has XPB50 - 1288S or Wasser X5 written on it (...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Most will have read, or heard about, these comments before ... although it is good to read through and absorb. Even give some consideration to the logic of it all. However, I am sure it will rile many on here (and other forums). Read it here Cheers - John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Diesel Prices North to South (Preview) Hi For all those travelling Darwin to Adelaide or the reverse Darwin - Most are round $1.58/lt less your discount from Coes/Woolies Katherine - Most around $1.56/lt less discounts from Coles/Woolies. Most of the Independants are also taking the vouchers from Coles/Wooles Mataranka - $1.58/lt bu...	Wanda	2	582	06:18 PM Aug 10, 2018 by Bush walker
	Birdsville track (Preview) Will be driving the birdsville track for the races, does anybody know how long to drive from Marree to Mungerannie? Landcruiser towing a 14' off-road caravan. Also will camp at Tippilipa campsite. Is there any drinking water between Marree and Birdsville? Do we drive the track with full water tanks...	1kanga1	2	989	02:53 PM Aug 10, 2018 by 1kanga1
	Snow and dead animals (Preview) Been up to Canberra for a few days and back down thru Kosy Nat Park . Snow everywhere bit of a diff to what most of you are experiencing if up nth , what I wanted to comment on was the number of dead wildlife , it was like a battlefield from Canberra to Cooma we whent past at least 200 dead animals , probably most...	mezza56	8	1198	01:36 PM Aug 10, 2018 by msg
	Roof Top Boats- Are they worth having (Preview) We have been travelling down the east coast and have seen quite a few cars with a roof top tiinny on. We had to sell our boat when we started caravanning as it is a bit difficult to tow everything around this big country. It has got us thinking maybe this is the way to go. Would appreciate any input on the pros...	jbrinks	19	4484	11:32 AM Aug 10, 2018 by Rob Driver
	International phone calling cards (Preview) My Belong mobile phone plan does not permit international calls but I need to make about half a dozen calls to the UK each year so the obvious answer appears to be an international pre paid phone card and this is where it gets confusing. Google reveals many cards but as soon as you look at their individual...	Mike Harding	11	746	11:24 AM Aug 10, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Coffee - help (Preview) ok i admit that Im a coffee snob - anyway I need to find an easy solution for my morning addictio. What is everyone doing to get a good coffee tp start their day with?	Ger08	21	1030	05:01 AM Aug 10, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	What Happened To The Five Years Of Drought? (Preview) We watched the latest episode of the ABC Backroads program last night. It featured the NSW dry country town of Nyngan. The Bogan River was flowing fast & at a very high level. The grass was green in town. The sheep herds were large, the sheep were fat & healthy. The locals looked happy & heal...	Desert Dweller	13	1050	07:33 PM Aug 8, 2018 by the ginger nomad
	Heading west to Thallon - Any Suggestions? (Preview) Hello All, Soon we'll be travelling west to Thallon and possibly Charleville (night sky + WW2 drive yourself tour), then looping back to Brissie. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on what else there is to see out there along the route. To better understand what I'm trying to glean about where we...	RoboKat	4	685	08:45 AM Aug 8, 2018 by Davemate
	VAST TV Service (Preview) For anyone who has Satellite TV via VAST this information may be helpful. We got Satellite TV from Albany TV Services in September 2013. As an aside, if you are in or near Albany and are looking at satellite TV, pop in and speak to Neil, really knowledgable and helpful. We used it frequently and in fact wh...	Bunkerbob	18	2791	03:41 PM Aug 7, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Feeding those in need... (Preview) Gday... Following on from an earlier thread about showing consideration for the homeless and less fortunate - This bloke's helping Cheers - John	rockylizard	4	623	01:06 PM Aug 7, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Caravan @ Trailer weight scales (Preview) http://catalogues.repco.com.au/catalogue/price-down/5fkvxj8vn.html?pid=promotedCatalogue&retailerName=Re...	Joffa030	3	808	08:32 AM Aug 7, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Sickening attack on Nomads.... (Preview) Take care - everywhere. https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/08/03/19/30/hervey-bay-queensland-caravan-park-couple-attacked-with-hammer	SouthernComfort	26	1951	03:41 PM Aug 6, 2018 by AlPal
	HOT WATER NOT WORKING ON GAS. ONLY ON 240 (Preview) Hi. We are having trouble with our Truma Model B10/B14 hws. It only works on 240 and not on the gas. It used to be ok but since experiencing a few rough roads we turn the gas hws on but it soon turns off. Yes the bottle was turned on and yes we had removed the cowl. Any ideas? Kim	gandk	11	4211	03:09 PM Aug 6, 2018 by Cupie
	Have seen a possible (Preview) Going to look at a coromal 457 Planning to do short trips in Summer and migrate north in winter.	patmc49	3	857	03:02 PM Aug 6, 2018 by moamajohn
	People putting black water down the grey water system (Preview) We are parked up next to a Caravan couple and they put their black water from a cassette toilet down the grey water drain. There is a Dump Point not far away, and I think it disgusting and very unhygienic. I am interested to know what people think I should do about it ? Its only the second time I have seen this...	Splottboy	13	1215	11:58 AM Aug 6, 2018 by Splottboy
	Towball scale (Preview) I have a scale for checking the weight on the towball, so I will obviously check the towball weight just before I leave home. But assuming that I am not planning on adding any substantial weight or shifting things around in the caravan, do I need to bring the towball scale with me? I am trying to minimise w...	rexboggs5	4	749	10:22 AM Aug 6, 2018 by rexboggs5
	CURIOUS - Do all caravans leak? (Preview) I've just commenced building an 18' totally off grid van. One of the most important aspects for me is that it DOES NOT LEAK. Online research and anecdotal evidence suggests that perhaps a HUGE percentage of vans less than 10 years old leak. Stories of roof leaks, window leaks, seam and corner leaks...	IAN zzz	25	2819	06:37 PM Aug 5, 2018 by rockylizard
	Rule of thumb (Preview) I once read the rule of thumb, being not exactly accurate that each foot of caravan was approx. equivalent to1hundred weght. therefore a seventeen foot van weighs approx. 1.7 tonne. any ideas.	Juggenaut	6	907	04:08 PM Aug 5, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Washing Machines ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking to buy a Twin Tub washing machine to take on the Big Lap. We have been told to avoid Automatics due to the amount of water used and especially the Lemair but due to breakdowns, hard to find repairers and parts. Have found a 5kg that has XPB50 - 1288S or Wasser X5 written on it (...	Chevy	39	20811	02:44 PM Aug 5, 2018 by Cyclops
	Choosing a tow car can be very easy, or very difficult. (Preview) Gday... Most will have read, or heard about, these comments before ... although it is good to read through and absorb. Even give some consideration to the logic of it all. However, I am sure it will rile many on here (and other forums). Read it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	961	02:27 PM Aug 5, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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