The Grey Nomads - General

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://outbax.com.au/hyundai-300w-power-station-ac-dc-battery-capacity-safe-and-efficient-power-tech

TonyWyn · TonyWyn

Hi, We are travelling North through the Centre, in our caravan, at the end of June and expect to arrive in Kakadu in the first week in August. Can anybody recommend which is the best caravan park to stay in? Thank you Tony

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Despite my many years swag and tent camping I've never been much of a campfire cook but a recent visit from a friend who brought a campfire hotplate with her and produced some excellent food got me thinking. Question: What sort of equipment do you guys use for campfire cooking? I'm thinking; hotplates...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

May be of interest: Off grid living

landy · landy

There has been a lot on the news over the last couple of days about possible side effects of the corona virus vaccine and how the risks are being managed over-sea's. So I am just wondering if any of our forum members have been for their first vaccination and what side effects if any they may have suffered ....

aastek · aastek

Struggling to find any and the one that I have seen posted about is nearly three years old

yobarr · yobarr

This fella was lucky to have this van stay on its wheels after a sudden swerve unsettled it.How you'd end up driving outside the fogline AND not see the roadworks barricade is anyone's guess,but luck was in his side this time.Cheers. -- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 3rd of April 2021 05:44:02 PM

msg · msg

Are we going to be grounded again just before Easter? -- Edited by msg on Saturday 27th of March 2021 04:01:58 PM

AusQld · AusQld

Has anyone been to Waruma Dam lately, believe there is only camping in designated area near Dam wall.

briche · briche

This question is directed to all the pensioners who are on the road. We are preparing to head to WA soon for about 18 months to 2 years and will no longer be using our current address. In fact most probably wont return to the current address. How have you gone about ensuring Centrelink can contact you shou...

Rob Mac · Rob Mac

Hi All I want to get you thoughts on what success you have gained from a Tow and Load Assessment of your combined tug and caravan by a suitable qualified person. Shortly, I will take delivery of my new 19ft 6in caravan with a 3,300kg ATM and my My16 Navara Np300 GCM is 5,910kg. I am aware that the new caravan...

Cooma · Cooma

Hi there everyone, we are in the process of owning a motorhome this week & are totally confused in regards to Insurance and Roadside Assist. Been comparing plenty on many sites & have come to a stand still. We are hoping anyone could enlighten us and we could appreciate any recommendation pl...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a...

Treadin_Water · Treadin_Water

Hi. I have a 2009 Mazda BT50 2.5lt Diesel. The problem is that I need to turn the ignition on and off up to 100 times before the engine and glow plug lights come on. Then it will start straight away. Before then, only the red lights come on and the engine will crank, but not fire. Has anyone encountered this b...

KymLou · KymLou

Hi all, We are finalizing out big lap plans and preparing our home for us not being here for approx 12 months. Hot Water System, do we turn it off? Google says yes if away for 1 month or more. Anyone our there had experience with this? Appreciate all comments.

yobarr · yobarr

After a bit of thought,and since I am now travelling alone,I have decided to get a PLB.Because Peter (Peter'n'Margaret) seems to have vast knowledge of many things,and I seem to recall that he once recommended GME,I went to a local suppler and had a chat about the MT410GAUS model that now is available...

Possum3 · Possum3

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

We bought a CO monitor when we got the new caravan about 2 years ago. We bought the "house" model as the "caravan" model was not available at the time. Is there any difference between these two models? We have noticed that the CO monitor alarms if we cook using the gas cooktop with the windows shut. The blu...

Webby 68 · Webby 68

Hi I have a 2003 model Winnebago explorer p32 workhorse Im looking for the 2 pressure sensors on the auto brake system one green one gray anyone know where I get my hands on them the grey one seems to be leaking oil thanks

edmond morris · edmond morris

Hi Fellow grey nomads, well the time to head off on the half lap is getting closer and we were wondering what other travellers do when leaving their property? we will turn off the water and disconnect all electrical items except for freezer, what else do people recommend? we have children who will be ch...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Battery pack for non-generator camping Whats this? (Preview) https://outbax.com.au/hyundai-300w-power-station-ac-dc-battery-capacity-safe-and-efficient-power-tech	Brodie Allen	5	1361	08:44 PM Apr 7, 2021 by Dicko1
	Best Caravan Park at Jabiru (Kakadu) (Preview) Hi, We are travelling North through the Centre, in our caravan, at the end of June and expect to arrive in Kakadu in the first week in August. Can anybody recommend which is the best caravan park to stay in? Thank you Tony	TonyWyn	12	1903	03:45 PM Apr 7, 2021 by TonyWyn
	Campfire cooking equipment (Preview) Despite my many years swag and tent camping I've never been much of a campfire cook but a recent visit from a friend who brought a campfire hotplate with her and produced some excellent food got me thinking. Question: What sort of equipment do you guys use for campfire cooking? I'm thinking; hotplates...	Mike Harding	20	3001	10:32 PM Apr 5, 2021 by darjak
	Off Grid Living show - 10th April, Wangaratta, Victoria (Preview) May be of interest: Off grid living	Mike Harding	2	804	08:56 PM Apr 5, 2021 by Collo
	Have you had the corona virus vaccine. (closed) (Preview) There has been a lot on the news over the last couple of days about possible side effects of the corona virus vaccine and how the risks are being managed over-sea's. So I am just wondering if any of our forum members have been for their first vaccination and what side effects if any they may have suffered ....	landy	20	1941	02:38 PM Apr 5, 2021 by sandsmere
	Any free camping around Mildura? (Preview) Struggling to find any and the one that I have seen posted about is nearly three years old	aastek	12	1012	07:10 AM Apr 5, 2021 by Trevor 57
	Tired,or inattention? (Preview) This fella was lucky to have this van stay on its wheels after a sudden swerve unsettled it.How you'd end up driving outside the fogline AND not see the roadworks barricade is anyone's guess,but luck was in his side this time.Cheers. -- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 3rd of April 2021 05:44:02 PM	yobarr	7	1325	09:45 PM Apr 4, 2021 by Farmhat
	Grounded ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Are we going to be grounded again just before Easter? -- Edited by msg on Saturday 27th of March 2021 04:01:58 PM	msg	62	5089	09:34 AM Apr 4, 2021 by Cupie
	Waruma Dam (Preview) Has anyone been to Waruma Dam lately, believe there is only camping in designated area near Dam wall.	AusQld	2	615	07:38 PM Apr 3, 2021 by AusQld
	Centrelink (Preview) This question is directed to all the pensioners who are on the road. We are preparing to head to WA soon for about 18 months to 2 years and will no longer be using our current address. In fact most probably wont return to the current address. How have you gone about ensuring Centrelink can contact you shou...	briche	8	1130	07:32 AM Apr 3, 2021 by Dougwe
	Tow and Load Assessment (Preview) Hi All I want to get you thoughts on what success you have gained from a Tow and Load Assessment of your combined tug and caravan by a suitable qualified person. Shortly, I will take delivery of my new 19ft 6in caravan with a 3,300kg ATM and my My16 Navara Np300 GCM is 5,910kg. I am aware that the new caravan...	Rob Mac	21	2357	06:22 PM Apr 2, 2021 by montie
	2001 MERCEDES BENZ MOTORHOME.. HELP PLEASE :) (Preview) Hi there everyone, we are in the process of owning a motorhome this week & are totally confused in regards to Insurance and Roadside Assist. Been comparing plenty on many sites & have come to a stand still. We are hoping anyone could enlighten us and we could appreciate any recommendation pl...	Cooma	9	1417	03:39 PM Apr 2, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Swapping the Van for a Motorhome (Preview) After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a...	The Belmont Bear	29	4222	12:05 PM Apr 2, 2021 by Geeco
	BT50 Won't Start - No Engine or Glow Plug Lights BT50 (Preview) Hi. I have a 2009 Mazda BT50 2.5lt Diesel. The problem is that I need to turn the ignition on and off up to 100 times before the engine and glow plug lights come on. Then it will start straight away. Before then, only the red lights come on and the engine will crank, but not fire. Has anyone encountered this b...	Treadin_Water	21	5771	05:15 PM Apr 1, 2021 by erad
	Home HWS (Preview) Hi all, We are finalizing out big lap plans and preparing our home for us not being here for approx 12 months. Hot Water System, do we turn it off? Google says yes if away for 1 month or more. Anyone our there had experience with this? Appreciate all comments.	KymLou	9	910	01:16 PM Apr 1, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Good PLB... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After a bit of thought,and since I am now travelling alone,I have decided to get a PLB.Because Peter (Peter'n'Margaret) seems to have vast knowledge of many things,and I seem to recall that he once recommended GME,I went to a local suppler and had a chat about the MT410GAUS model that now is available...	yobarr	31	3136	12:36 PM Apr 1, 2021 by Mike Harding
	1st of April. (Preview)	Possum3	2	1023	08:36 AM Apr 1, 2021 by jebs
	CO monitors (Preview) We bought a CO monitor when we got the new caravan about 2 years ago. We bought the "house" model as the "caravan" model was not available at the time. Is there any difference between these two models? We have noticed that the CO monitor alarms if we cook using the gas cooktop with the windows shut. The blu...	Derek Barnes	3	1000	10:30 PM Mar 31, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Winnebago auto brake (Preview) Hi I have a 2003 model Winnebago explorer p32 workhorse Im looking for the 2 pressure sensors on the auto brake system one green one gray anyone know where I get my hands on them the grey one seems to be leaking oil thanks	Webby 68	5	1509	09:02 PM Mar 30, 2021 by GypsyRose1
	waht to do when leaving your house for an extended period (Preview) Hi Fellow grey nomads, well the time to head off on the half lap is getting closer and we were wondering what other travellers do when leaving their property? we will turn off the water and disconnect all electrical items except for freezer, what else do people recommend? we have children who will be ch...	edmond morris	17	1716	03:39 PM Mar 30, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
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