The Grey Nomads - General

yobarr · yobarr

For anybody interested in the complete post I need to advise that I inadvertently posted it in the Technical section. Sorry. Please look at complete post in Technical section. Cheers -- Edited by yobarr on Monday 16th of January 2023 10:25:01 PM

Tasse Mike · Tasse Mike

Hi, I'm half way through five weeks in Tassie. Currently in the south. The drive down the Midland Hwy was terrible with more road work at 40klh than normal road. A couple of people have suggested going back to Devonport on the Lakes Hwy. I'll be towing a 2500kg van. Has anyone used that road recently?

maids · maids

How much solar and lithium batteries would we need to run aircon in Campervan? currently have 2 x 200w panels 2000w inverter with 2 x 120ah AGM batteries also is it difficult to switch over the batteries and how do we determine lithium quality as our installer said all lithium is not the same quality --...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

Not a $300 one, something around $100 -150 mark, that also has at least 5 days ice retention. Also 30-40 litre. The last one we had and recently gave up the ghost, had an 8 day ice retention, 40 lt's, a lock, and was a Coleman, any suggestions? We have a 3 way portable fridge, that we use for longer then 4 d...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Information is still very sketchy but it appears the January software update for Samsung phones is causing at least one model to stop working requiring some sort of complex reset procedure and the consequent loss of all data. News article Edit: Link embedded. -- Edited by Mike Harding on Wednesday...

maids · maids

We have recently purchased a camper van and are looking for ideas on how to get around when going off grid We are to old for pushbikes and we have a small dog

JeffRae · JeffRae

Shire of Harvey Councillors have approved a 12-month Recreation Vehicle (RV) Friendly Trial offering free overnight short-stay rest areas to fully self-contained RV and caravan travellers. The Trial, to commence in March 2023, includes offering a limited number of bays for free for up to 48 hour...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Just looking at some of the road & bridge infrastructure damage, not a lot of options of alternative routes & they probably have the same issues. Hope they get it fixed asap.

Mein · Mein

I've been to Exmouth only once, which was back in 1991.I've circumnavigated Australia (by road) and I've visited 13 countries (lived and worked in a few) and, to this day, I still think the beach at Exmouth is the best I've ever seen.While taking a dip in the crystal clear water, my ex wife and I spotted a...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

Yesterday during a heat wave the power went out (temporarily) at home and I was most uncomfortable, that's putting it mildly! Anyway, as we live by the Murray River we could potentially lose power, sewer & water for 3 months (we are going away for a few weeks which will help). I was thinking about bu...

maids · maids

Would it be a good idea to ventilate our campervan when parked up. Only problem is if it rains as the windows dont have rain shields

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

This is possibly a "Cindy" issue but after hacking experiences with Facebook, is it necessary to change our password here from time to time? Do other members change theirs? I know other forums are similar where we use the same password year in, year out.

Kebbin · Kebbin

Came across this little gem whilst searching google for Bears. Only eight types of bear exist. They live in a wide variety of locations throughout the Northern Hemisphere which is north of the equator and partly in the Southern Hemisphere which is south of the equator. Bears are found in parts of...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I am contemplating a new van and would appreciate comments from knowledgable and experienced members on this subject. Brodie

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Grandson came down over the Silly Season with his latest towing rig. Yes they are bigger and bigger,I'll stick with the Prado. The wife had bit of trouble figuring out the best what to get in it.

Kazngaz · Kazngaz

Hi All, Planning a trip from Perth to Adelaide and then on to the Great Ocean Road. It would be over and back on the same route because that's all time permits but it is also a shakedown for a bigger trip in 2024. I have been told that Vans aren't allowed on the Great Ocean Road but I cant find that info, can any...

Dee_Tony · Dee_Tony

Hi, currently with Optus Mobile but looks like a much better deal with ALDImobile. We live in WA and often end up in remote(ish) areas. I know that ALDI uses Telstra's network, but wonder about speed as some areas appear to only have 3G when Optus has 4G. We hotspot our laptop when away from home. Any ALDI...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

In case you haven't heard of these little gems and therefore are oblivious as to their uses, here's a bit about them. They are small plastic domes about the size of a 50c piece that has a battery inside and it traceable from your smart phone on a map. And the $2.20 battery still going after over 12 months....

con590 · con590

Hi, My wife says the caravan (Concept innovation 590) water pump is to noisy. Only a problem when free-camping. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Mike T

Netscrounger1 · Netscrounger1

Can anyone help me, I have a Garmin RV775 gps and would like to know if it is possible to have it bring up dump points. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Police training. Yeah, right. (Full post in Technical section) (closed) (Preview) For anybody interested in the complete post I need to advise that I inadvertently posted it in the Technical section. Sorry. Please look at complete post in Technical section. Cheers -- Edited by yobarr on Monday 16th of January 2023 10:25:01 PM	yobarr	10	2118	07:52 PM Jan 16, 2023 by RickJ
	The Lakes Hwy Tasmania (Preview) Hi, I'm half way through five weeks in Tassie. Currently in the south. The drive down the Midland Hwy was terrible with more road work at 40klh than normal road. A couple of people have suggested going back to Devonport on the Lakes Hwy. I'll be towing a 2500kg van. Has anyone used that road recently?	Tasse Mike	4	1063	08:13 AM Jan 16, 2023 by Chris61
	Aircon with lithium ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) How much solar and lithium batteries would we need to run aircon in Campervan? currently have 2 x 200w panels 2000w inverter with 2 x 120ah AGM batteries also is it difficult to switch over the batteries and how do we determine lithium quality as our installer said all lithium is not the same quality --...	maids	62	4942	06:10 PM Jan 15, 2023 by Trailer Sailer
	Looking for a decent Esky (Preview) Not a $300 one, something around $100 -150 mark, that also has at least 5 days ice retention. Also 30-40 litre. The last one we had and recently gave up the ghost, had an 8 day ice retention, 40 lt's, a lock, and was a Coleman, any suggestions? We have a 3 way portable fridge, that we use for longer then 4 d...	Bicyclecamper	15	2302	04:33 PM Jan 15, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Samsung phones - do not update (Preview) Information is still very sketchy but it appears the January software update for Samsung phones is causing at least one model to stop working requiring some sort of complex reset procedure and the consequent loss of all data. News article Edit: Link embedded. -- Edited by Mike Harding on Wednesday...	Mike Harding	12	1407	02:56 PM Jan 15, 2023 by JeffRae
	how to get around without a car (Preview) We have recently purchased a camper van and are looking for ideas on how to get around when going off grid We are to old for pushbikes and we have a small dog	maids	27	1901	05:24 AM Jan 15, 2023 by 86GTS
	Shire of Harvey in WA Trial Overnight Stays (Preview) Shire of Harvey Councillors have approved a 12-month Recreation Vehicle (RV) Friendly Trial offering free overnight short-stay rest areas to fully self-contained RV and caravan travellers. The Trial, to commence in March 2023, includes offering a limited number of bays for free for up to 48 hour...	JeffRae	11	1249	09:00 PM Jan 13, 2023 by Cuppa
	Fitzroy Crossing flood infrastructure damaged (Preview) Just looking at some of the road & bridge infrastructure damage, not a lot of options of alternative routes & they probably have the same issues. Hope they get it fixed asap.	Whenarewethere	13	1636	05:42 PM Jan 13, 2023 by Plain Truth
	Spotlight on Exmouth (Preview) I've been to Exmouth only once, which was back in 1991.I've circumnavigated Australia (by road) and I've visited 13 countries (lived and worked in a few) and, to this day, I still think the beach at Exmouth is the best I've ever seen.While taking a dip in the crystal clear water, my ex wife and I spotted a...	Mein	4	1182	11:41 PM Jan 10, 2023 by Mamil
	Spinifex or Coleman fan (Preview) Yesterday during a heat wave the power went out (temporarily) at home and I was most uncomfortable, that's putting it mildly! Anyway, as we live by the Murray River we could potentially lose power, sewer & water for 3 months (we are going away for a few weeks which will help). I was thinking about bu...	Wannabe nomad	8	1597	10:20 PM Jan 9, 2023 by yobarr
	Ventalation (Preview) Would it be a good idea to ventilate our campervan when parked up. Only problem is if it rains as the windows dont have rain shields	maids	9	1236	09:35 PM Jan 9, 2023 by StewG
	Resetting Forum Password (Preview) This is possibly a "Cindy" issue but after hacking experiences with Facebook, is it necessary to change our password here from time to time? Do other members change theirs? I know other forums are similar where we use the same password year in, year out.	Warren-Pat_01	2	911	05:20 PM Jan 9, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	Bear Facts for Juniors (Preview) Came across this little gem whilst searching google for Bears. Only eight types of bear exist. They live in a wide variety of locations throughout the Northern Hemisphere which is north of the equator and partly in the Southern Hemisphere which is south of the equator. Bears are found in parts of...	Kebbin	6	970	06:39 PM Jan 8, 2023 by Mike Harding
	What are the advantages/disadvantages of extended A frame? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am contemplating a new van and would appreciate comments from knowledgable and experienced members on this subject. Brodie	Brodie Allen	33	3599	08:17 AM Jan 7, 2023 by yobarr
	Big Chevy for Towing (Preview) Grandson came down over the Silly Season with his latest towing rig. Yes they are bigger and bigger,I'll stick with the Prado. The wife had bit of trouble figuring out the best what to get in it.	Plain Truth	20	2484	11:28 PM Jan 6, 2023 by bomurra
	Newbies (Preview) Hi All, Planning a trip from Perth to Adelaide and then on to the Great Ocean Road. It would be over and back on the same route because that's all time permits but it is also a shakedown for a bigger trip in 2024. I have been told that Vans aren't allowed on the Great Ocean Road but I cant find that info, can any...	Kazngaz	22	1923	03:04 PM Jan 6, 2023 by Kazngaz
	Mobile Networks - Aldi Vs Optus (Preview) Hi, currently with Optus Mobile but looks like a much better deal with ALDImobile. We live in WA and often end up in remote(ish) areas. I know that ALDI uses Telstra's network, but wonder about speed as some areas appear to only have 3G when Optus has 4G. We hotspot our laptop when away from home. Any ALDI...	Dee_Tony	15	3429	12:24 PM Jan 6, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Air Tags for security (Preview) In case you haven't heard of these little gems and therefore are oblivious as to their uses, here's a bit about them. They are small plastic domes about the size of a 50c piece that has a battery inside and it traceable from your smart phone on a map. And the $2.20 battery still going after over 12 months....	Brodie Allen	11	1063	12:56 PM Jan 5, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Caravan water pumps (Preview) Hi, My wife says the caravan (Concept innovation 590) water pump is to noisy. Only a problem when free-camping. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Mike T	con590	12	1907	09:08 PM Jan 4, 2023 by TimTim
	GPS & Dump Points (Preview) Can anyone help me, I have a Garmin RV775 gps and would like to know if it is possible to have it bring up dump points. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks	Netscrounger1	10	950	07:27 PM Jan 4, 2023 by Tony LEE
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