The Grey Nomads - General

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I don't see this as a tectie Question rather a general question with more views. Well the Couriers just keep coming. Today the diesel heater arrived. Oh what fun it is setting up a new van. Being our first van and first fuel heater. For those with a separate tank, Where did you place your tank....

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1085579-- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of April 2016 01:12...

Renfrew · Renfrew

We upgraded to Optus My Plan in late December 2015, with changeover, Monday 11th.Jan at noon, that would take no more that 30 minutes. Great! But from that day to now, the after sales service would be the worst experience I've ever encountered. Our landline was disconnected for 11 days, with many call...

Nuk · Nuk

Hi First Time on the site. I was wanting to put running boards on our 2014 Grand Cherokee as the captain is a bit short. Has anyone fitted any OEM boards and or have any feedback or suggestion on a good set to fit?

peter_s · peter_s

Well after a false start due to A) daughter getting engaged and B)the eldest son announcing he and wife have second child on way tomorrow is D day heading north out of Perth. Have a camping spot to go to so we can sort things out settle down and get past the long weekend and the traffic chaos of everyone try...

Joe50 · Joe50

I have a Nova Kool fridge, 193 litre model RFU6800 I believe (will check tomorrow when I'll have access to the rear of the unit - there's no label inside the cabinet) which has stopped working. However, every 80-90 seconds I can hear the compressor run for about 3 seconds and then stop. When I checked vol...

maroon13 · maroon13

Does anyone have any information about the Gunlom road Kakadu National Park. Is it ok for my Coromal on road pop top. Did the road 20 years ago in a hired 4wd and camped but for the life of me can't remember what the road was like. Thanks

Nuk · Nuk

hi all i have been told that Meguires Marine Wash is the best to wash your van improves shine and doesn't fade the exterior of caravan also help with corrosion, I welcome your comments as I am having trouble buying this product.

kiwijims · kiwijims

Fatal crash near West Australian border..........A woman has died in a car rollover on the Nullarbor about 90 kilometres east of the West Australian border. The Eyre Highway, east of Border Village in South Australia, is closed to all traffic. Police crews from South Australia and Western Austra...

briche · briche

I find it a bit of a sad story that this post has degenerated into a bitchIng session about grey water management. If you must have a say on the topic please take it to the "I digress" tab and leave the topic as it was intended not a place to voice your so called " right to have your say" it does nothing to add...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-19/aldi-announces-new-store-locations-in-perth/7337232

briche · briche

Well finally got my grey water tanks installed with the necessary changes to the plumbing under as well. Using 2x 100 mm pipes about 2meters long installed above the axles joined together at one end with tee on each one and another tee in the middle to act as a breather. One tank is for the kitchen sink wh...

kandagal · kandagal

We have finished our house sitting stint in Burrum Heads. Now at Torbanlea Racecourse. No one else here so the nomads from down south haven't got this far yet. Alice

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Came across this site when looking for something entirely different but as we are all members of the travelling public thought I'd mention it. Now, if you are in an unfamiliar town and you need to go to the loo, just check out this site and it will literally tell you where to go. No kidding. Or if planning...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, The Planer 2kw Diesel Heaters are back in stock, on Ebay. I just opened the wallet again and got the total package with the one outlet. Plus I ordered the Silencer. Should be here by the end of the week. They were due back early May. Very happy. The van will now be complete. Jim & Lambie

kiwijims · kiwijims

Information received from Main Roads W.A.MARY POOL 24 HOUR REST AREA - CLOSED - GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY 120km south west of Halls Creek 14/04/2016 1:12:28 PM ACCESS ROAD INTO REST GROUNDS UNDERMINED Rest area remains closed - anticipated opening date 25th April, 2016 K.J.

jules47 · jules47

Met a lady today, who has a caravan park In Wooli, northern NSW. The Big 4 Solitary Islands CP, are offering a great deal, pay one day, stay another day - stay for 10 days, get another 10 days free!!! But - yes there is a but! - it is only for the month of MAY 2016. A pretty good deal, in my opinion. You have to...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Planning a trip on Anzac day weekend to Teddington reservoir .. not sure about current water levels ... anyone else recommend this free site ? Few free sites in area will also check out .. mountain creek near Moonambel .............. waterfalls camping area near Avoca ...... Waanyarra rec re...

Solo Ex-Digger · Solo Ex-Digger

Hi All, I will be taking a camper trailer and having a look around, I came across a 2007 Jeep Compass in good condition for sale. At an exceptional price (after my trade in). Anyone have any thoughts/experience with this type of vehicle? Cheers

Leather Tech · Leather Tech

Hi Guys, can anyone recommend a free beachside camp with surf in North NSW or QLD ? Peter

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Diesel Heater Planer fuel Tank (Preview) Hi all, I don't see this as a tectie Question rather a general question with more views. Well the Couriers just keep coming. Today the diesel heater arrived. Oh what fun it is setting up a new van. Being our first van and first fuel heater. For those with a separate tank, Where did you place your tank....	Hey Jim	11	3007	03:02 PM Apr 22, 2016 by PeterD
	Jayco Recall Some Campervans (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1085579-- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of April 2016 01:12...	rockylizard	8	1903	12:31 PM Apr 22, 2016 by laurieoz
	OPTUS-AFTER SALES SERVICE (Preview) We upgraded to Optus My Plan in late December 2015, with changeover, Monday 11th.Jan at noon, that would take no more that 30 minutes. Great! But from that day to now, the after sales service would be the worst experience I've ever encountered. Our landline was disconnected for 11 days, with many call...	Renfrew	6	1287	08:15 AM Apr 22, 2016 by Tones
	Running Boards Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Hi First Time on the site. I was wanting to put running boards on our 2014 Grand Cherokee as the captain is a bit short. Has anyone fitted any OEM boards and or have any feedback or suggestion on a good set to fit?	Nuk	5	880	08:39 PM Apr 21, 2016 by MHroamers
	we are off at last (Preview) Well after a false start due to A) daughter getting engaged and B)the eldest son announcing he and wife have second child on way tomorrow is D day heading north out of Perth. Have a camping spot to go to so we can sort things out settle down and get past the long weekend and the traffic chaos of everyone try...	peter_s	2	970	08:21 AM Apr 21, 2016 by villatranquilla
	Problem with Nova Kool fridge (Preview) I have a Nova Kool fridge, 193 litre model RFU6800 I believe (will check tomorrow when I'll have access to the rear of the unit - there's no label inside the cabinet) which has stopped working. However, every 80-90 seconds I can hear the compressor run for about 3 seconds and then stop. When I checked vol...	Joe50	11	4958	11:25 PM Apr 20, 2016 by Joe50
	Gunlom NT road condition (Preview) Does anyone have any information about the Gunlom road Kakadu National Park. Is it ok for my Coromal on road pop top. Did the road 20 years ago in a hired 4wd and camped but for the life of me can't remember what the road was like. Thanks	maroon13	4	697	10:28 PM Apr 20, 2016 by maroon13
	Caravan wash product (Preview) hi all i have been told that Meguires Marine Wash is the best to wash your van improves shine and doesn't fade the exterior of caravan also help with corrosion, I welcome your comments as I am having trouble buying this product.	Nuk	9	1670	09:03 PM Apr 20, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Nullarbor's Eyre Highway closed, Fatal accident (Preview) Fatal crash near West Australian border..........A woman has died in a car rollover on the Nullarbor about 90 kilometres east of the West Australian border. The Eyre Highway, east of Border Village in South Australia, is closed to all traffic. Police crews from South Australia and Western Austra...	kiwijims	4	1702	04:29 PM Apr 20, 2016 by Phil C
	Grey water tanks, follow on comment (Preview) I find it a bit of a sad story that this post has degenerated into a bitchIng session about grey water management. If you must have a say on the topic please take it to the "I digress" tab and leave the topic as it was intended not a place to voice your so called " right to have your say" it does nothing to add...	briche	9	1823	03:22 PM Apr 20, 2016 by Bryan
	Relief for our western cousins praps ?? (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-19/aldi-announces-new-store-locations-in-perth/7337232	rockylizard	11	1158	03:08 PM Apr 20, 2016 by The Phantom
	Grey water tanks ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well finally got my grey water tanks installed with the necessary changes to the plumbing under as well. Using 2x 100 mm pipes about 2meters long installed above the axles joined together at one end with tee on each one and another tee in the middle to act as a breather. One tank is for the kitchen sink wh...	briche	31	3359	05:36 PM Apr 19, 2016 by jules47
	Torbanlea (Preview) We have finished our house sitting stint in Burrum Heads. Now at Torbanlea Racecourse. No one else here so the nomads from down south haven't got this far yet. Alice	kandagal	4	1076	05:03 PM Apr 19, 2016 by JayDee
	The National Public Toilet Map (Preview) Came across this site when looking for something entirely different but as we are all members of the travelling public thought I'd mention it. Now, if you are in an unfamiliar town and you need to go to the loo, just check out this site and it will literally tell you where to go. No kidding. Or if planning...	Gaylehere	9	1343	04:10 PM Apr 19, 2016 by Jaytee
	Planer Diesel 2Kw back in Stock (Preview) Hi all, The Planer 2kw Diesel Heaters are back in stock, on Ebay. I just opened the wallet again and got the total package with the one outlet. Plus I ordered the Silencer. Should be here by the end of the week. They were due back early May. Very happy. The van will now be complete. Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	4	1177	09:00 PM Apr 18, 2016 by Hey Jim
	MARY POOL 24 HOUR REST AREA - CLOSED (Preview) Information received from Main Roads W.A.MARY POOL 24 HOUR REST AREA - CLOSED - GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY 120km south west of Halls Creek 14/04/2016 1:12:28 PM ACCESS ROAD INTO REST GROUNDS UNDERMINED Rest area remains closed - anticipated opening date 25th April, 2016 K.J.	kiwijims	8	1751	09:56 PM Apr 17, 2016 by Weevil
	Wooli, NSW - great deal at Big 4 (Preview) Met a lady today, who has a caravan park In Wooli, northern NSW. The Big 4 Solitary Islands CP, are offering a great deal, pay one day, stay another day - stay for 10 days, get another 10 days free!!! But - yes there is a but! - it is only for the month of MAY 2016. A pretty good deal, in my opinion. You have to...	jules47	4	1141	06:07 PM Apr 17, 2016 by JCT
	teddington reservoir near stuart mill (Preview) Planning a trip on Anzac day weekend to Teddington reservoir .. not sure about current water levels ... anyone else recommend this free site ? Few free sites in area will also check out .. mountain creek near Moonambel .............. waterfalls camping area near Avoca ...... Waanyarra rec re...	goldenyears	6	1779	06:06 PM Apr 17, 2016 by goldenyears
	2007 Jeep Compass (Preview) Hi All, I will be taking a camper trailer and having a look around, I came across a 2007 Jeep Compass in good condition for sale. At an exceptional price (after my trade in). Anyone have any thoughts/experience with this type of vehicle? Cheers	Solo Ex-Digger	7	910	01:56 PM Apr 17, 2016 by Solo Ex-Digger
	Surf beaches. (Preview) Hi Guys, can anyone recommend a free beachside camp with surf in North NSW or QLD ? Peter	Leather Tech	14	1571	07:58 AM Apr 17, 2016 by dorian
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