The Grey Nomads - General

Sandyfreckle · Sandyfreckle

Whaaaaaat ! Todays maximum is predicted to be 13 deg c on the south west corner..., bloody hell..., there's brass monkey knocking on my door looking for a welder ! Almost unheard of ! Those in S.A. and Vicco shouldn't laugh as those very same cold air low cells, that are done with us..., are forming up int...

Wright · Wright

im looking at these heaters for occasional use for heating my van ,has anyone used them and have any reviews i dont want to fit a permant unit into the van as we dont want to carry it when not needed Im also thinking of a ducted style diesel heater

kdazz · kdazz

Tossing up between a 30ft or 35ft bus. Is there many van parks/ camp sites that take either size ? Am I better to stick with the 30ft ??

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I hope to make a dash to QLD from south NSW in a week or two depending on the COVID-19 restrictions. I'll need to stopover somewhere near or south of Gilgandra. I want to minimise the potential contact with SARS-CoV2 so I'd like to stop somewhere safe but without any interaction with other people. Doe...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I went to book a site at a Reflections CP the other day on the East coast of NSW. Have stayed there in the past so I knew what site I wanted , so I asked for that particular site and was told if I pick my own site it's an extra $5 . I was shocked , I didn't ask whether that was a night or one off. She said to me fortunate...

Jeppo · Jeppo

Diesel heater cuts off after half hour. Going great again bit after. No timer set. Think maybe green fuel tube crap stopping fuel ? No Error code coming up. Will reducing temp setting help. Currently 26c. ?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

ABC radio news: Two men dead overnight in a tent in the Omeo caravan park apparently from CO positioning from a gas heater - maybe jerry rigged? $25 may well save your life - you cannot smell or taste CO you simply fall asleep and never wake up.

laurieoz · laurieoz

Hi My son in law just purchased a second hand Avan cruiseliner. Can not find out what the tyre pressure should be. Any member know the tyre pressure without weighing the van and doing the calculations Laurie

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

I posted a video in the Jokes section of horses laughing at a guy trying to reverse a horse float. I think that it may have been frowned upon by some who who believe we should help anyone who cant back a trailer. As I mentioned in that topic I have been told to mind my own business when offering help to some so n...

Jim Featherby · Jim Featherby

Friendly advice. Yesterday I was towing a 3 tonne van, wet road at about 90kph. Two kangaroos jumped straight out from the bushes in front of me. Emergency braking applied, unfortunately couldn't avoid hitting the second roo. I had an aluminium bullbat on the Jeep. The roo died instantly. The only...

markf · markf

Hi all, We have a forward fold camper which is a ripper apart from one thing. The annex is made of 14oz Bradmill Kordux and is as heavy as a small planet and about as easy to manage. There's a pic of the camper set up in here. As you'll see in the Piliga pic it's a big annex. It's held on by a good quality zip and...

dishlicker · dishlicker

We have been invited to Townsville over the xmas period. But Im not sure but is it there cyclone and rainy season. Is it worth the risk during this time period

bgt · bgt

Just out of curiosity I would like to know how much water everyone uses while camping. I ask because I posed the same questions on another forum where their caravans had a total of 190 litres, 2x95. All but one said either 2 or 3 days!! Many stay in caravan parks and don't dry camp. We have 120lt on board and...

Christos · Christos

Travelled from Geelong to Tamworth and found that I needed a WDH. Rang local business, Tow World and explained situation. They confirmed that they had a suitable WDH so called in when I got there. The service from staff was spot on and they even fitted the hitch for me (thanks Reese). Now issue with to...

Eremita · 11:51 AM Jun 26, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi

Hi everybody! I am starting my "van life"and am having some teething problems. The guy who is doing my solar panels dont know much about it and neither do I. We have installed 3x300W panels, 1xAGM Deep Cycle 140 Battery, 1x20Amp controller, and I have no electricity. My guess is that I should have mor...

daisy20202-7 · daisy20202-7

hi was just wondering what types of tents are ok in winter and is as comfortable and as quick and easy to setup as a van would be just until you get your own. what is the minimum needed to be able to camp in winter in south australia and be able to stay warm in a tent until you get your own van which will take yea...

2_Paws_Up · 2_Paws_Up

I already posted this in road conditions, but thought it prudent to put it here. Certain roads in the East Kimberley are not great. The Duncan Highway, Tanami Road and the road into the Bungle Bungles are - even to the locals - interesting. The retrieval trucks are going constantly to get people who hav...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Listening to the radio this morning. Check your insurance that your vehicle is actually covered for rodent damage. Even if you are covered & the vehicle does not go up in flames. It is major work to rewire a vehicle. I have been repairing cables in our block of units roof from rats. So far 8 days cle...

aastek · aastek

as it is my first time to the lava tubes and knowing that bookings are essential, which of the lava tubes is more worthwhile to see? thanks

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Could anyone advise if the roads from Eulo to Yowah and Yowah to Quilpie (Qld) are sealed yet? Thanks for all and any help Bas

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Brass monkey weather....., ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Whaaaaaat ! Todays maximum is predicted to be 13 deg c on the south west corner..., bloody hell..., there's brass monkey knocking on my door looking for a welder ! Almost unheard of ! Those in S.A. and Vicco shouldn't laugh as those very same cold air low cells, that are done with us..., are forming up int...	Sandyfreckle	35	2931	09:42 AM Jul 5, 2021 by bilbo
	Gasmate ducted heater (Preview) im looking at these heaters for occasional use for heating my van ,has anyone used them and have any reviews i dont want to fit a permant unit into the van as we dont want to carry it when not needed Im also thinking of a ducted style diesel heater	Wright	13	3152	12:05 AM Jul 5, 2021 by jeepnudger
	Caravan sites. (Preview) Tossing up between a 30ft or 35ft bus. Is there many van parks/ camp sites that take either size ? Am I better to stick with the 30ft ??	kdazz	6	952	08:15 PM Jul 4, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Safe, overnight stay near or south of Gilgandra (Preview) I hope to make a dash to QLD from south NSW in a week or two depending on the COVID-19 restrictions. I'll need to stopover somewhere near or south of Gilgandra. I want to minimise the potential contact with SARS-CoV2 so I'd like to stop somewhere safe but without any interaction with other people. Doe...	Buzz Lightbulb	5	1425	07:28 PM Jul 3, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Never heard of this before (Preview) I went to book a site at a Reflections CP the other day on the East coast of NSW. Have stayed there in the past so I knew what site I wanted , so I asked for that particular site and was told if I pick my own site it's an extra $5 . I was shocked , I didn't ask whether that was a night or one off. She said to me fortunate...	goldcoaster	21	2497	02:04 PM Jul 3, 2021 by tea spoon
	Diesel heater. (Preview) Diesel heater cuts off after half hour. Going great again bit after. No timer set. Think maybe green fuel tube crap stopping fuel ? No Error code coming up. Will reducing temp setting help. Currently 26c. ?	Jeppo	4	899	07:03 AM Jul 2, 2021 by Radar
	For God's sake buy a CO detector ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ABC radio news: Two men dead overnight in a tent in the Omeo caravan park apparently from CO positioning from a gas heater - maybe jerry rigged? $25 may well save your life - you cannot smell or taste CO you simply fall asleep and never wake up.	Mike Harding	31	3096	09:32 PM Jul 1, 2021 by oldbloke
	AVan Cruseliner Tyre pressure (Preview) Hi My son in law just purchased a second hand Avan cruiseliner. Can not find out what the tyre pressure should be. Any member know the tyre pressure without weighing the van and doing the calculations Laurie	laurieoz	4	1997	07:27 PM Jul 1, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Reversing your Caravan (Preview) I posted a video in the Jokes section of horses laughing at a guy trying to reverse a horse float. I think that it may have been frowned upon by some who who believe we should help anyone who cant back a trailer. As I mentioned in that topic I have been told to mind my own business when offering help to some so n...	Rob Driver	4	1175	04:32 PM Jul 1, 2021 by darjak
	Kangaroos and towing kangaroos towing caravan driving cruising safety (Preview) Friendly advice. Yesterday I was towing a 3 tonne van, wet road at about 90kph. Two kangaroos jumped straight out from the bushes in front of me. Emergency braking applied, unfortunately couldn't avoid hitting the second roo. I had an aluminium bullbat on the Jeep. The roo died instantly. The only...	Jim Featherby	17	3682	10:34 PM Jun 29, 2021 by oldbloke
	Alternatives to an annex (Preview) Hi all, We have a forward fold camper which is a ripper apart from one thing. The annex is made of 14oz Bradmill Kordux and is as heavy as a small planet and about as easy to manage. There's a pic of the camper set up in here. As you'll see in the Piliga pic it's a big annex. It's held on by a good quality zip and...	markf	12	2786	06:53 PM Jun 29, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Weather in and around Townsville in Dec / Jan (Preview) We have been invited to Townsville over the xmas period. But Im not sure but is it there cyclone and rainy season. Is it worth the risk during this time period	dishlicker	11	731	02:03 PM Jun 28, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Water use ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just out of curiosity I would like to know how much water everyone uses while camping. I ask because I posed the same questions on another forum where their caravans had a total of 190 litres, 2x95. All but one said either 2 or 3 days!! Many stay in caravan parks and don't dry camp. We have 120lt on board and...	bgt	32	6049	10:11 AM Jun 28, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Towing (Preview) Travelled from Geelong to Tamworth and found that I needed a WDH. Rang local business, Tow World and explained situation. They confirmed that they had a suitable WDH so called in when I got there. The service from staff was spot on and they even fitted the hitch for me (thanks Reese). Now issue with to...	Christos	0	1267	02:59 PM Jun 27, 2021 by Christos
	Technical solar energy (Preview) Hi everybody! I am starting my "van life"and am having some teething problems. The guy who is doing my solar panels dont know much about it and neither do I. We have installed 3x300W panels, 1xAGM Deep Cycle 140 Battery, 1x20Amp controller, and I have no electricity. My guess is that I should have mor...	Eremita	2	1029	11:51 AM Jun 26, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	need some advice (Preview) hi was just wondering what types of tents are ok in winter and is as comfortable and as quick and easy to setup as a van would be just until you get your own. what is the minimum needed to be able to camp in winter in south australia and be able to stay warm in a tent until you get your own van which will take yea...	daisy20202-7	25	2400	11:09 AM Jun 25, 2021 by Eremita
	East Kimberley Heads Up - Roads (Preview) I already posted this in road conditions, but thought it prudent to put it here. Certain roads in the East Kimberley are not great. The Duncan Highway, Tanami Road and the road into the Bungle Bungles are - even to the locals - interesting. The retrieval trucks are going constantly to get people who hav...	2_Paws_Up	6	1167	10:54 AM Jun 24, 2021 by Aussie1
	Mice & rats damage (Preview) Listening to the radio this morning. Check your insurance that your vehicle is actually covered for rodent damage. Even if you are covered & the vehicle does not go up in flames. It is major work to rewire a vehicle. I have been repairing cables in our block of units roof from rats. So far 8 days cle...	Whenarewethere	14	2253	02:31 PM Jun 23, 2021 by Corndoggy
	Undara lava tubes tours (Preview) as it is my first time to the lava tubes and knowing that bookings are essential, which of the lava tubes is more worthwhile to see? thanks	aastek	11	1313	04:19 PM Jun 22, 2021 by BAZZA44
	Eulo to Yowah to Quilpie (Preview) Could anyone advise if the roads from Eulo to Yowah and Yowah to Quilpie (Qld) are sealed yet? Thanks for all and any help Bas	Bas + Eve	2	1528	01:10 PM Jun 22, 2021 by Wanda
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