The Grey Nomads - General

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Is it OK to use sea water to rinse my toilet cassette? There is no running water adjacent to the nearest dump point.

the rocket · the rocket

Just heard 2 people in their 60,s have been charged with making false declarations at the qld. border and are in nanango. people in that age group should know better. Nanango is miles from the border. Hope they are not where we are staying.

PeterX · PeterX

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/coronavirus-lockdowns-set-to-hurt-australian-nomad-travellers-the-most/news-story/51bd75e9fe9398b86179e319c7291fe7

ILJ · ILJ

I am trying to prepare a 2004 model Geist 535 caravan for sale from a deceased estate. Unfortunately the left axel has been damaged beyond repair. Although there is apparently one available from overseas it is very expensive. Has anyone replaced the original axle with an Australian one?

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Im thinking of adding a 20l fridge/freezer to supplement my inbuilt compressor fridge in my Sprinter RV. My power source Is mainly solar - 2 x 80 fixed panels on my roof and a 120 portable blanket - or 240v when available. I have one house battery. Discussions with other travellers have given me muc...

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

https://7news.com.au/news/health/two-new-qld-covid-19-cases-from-vic-c-1200865

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Or, more specifically, how to pack the damn things? I've owned a number of chainsaws, Sthil, Husqvarna and Chinese cheapies and one thing they all have in common is they leak chain oil and I don't want my nice new car covered in oil. For years I've transported them inside a large plastic bag (bin liner) a...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Reported in yesterday's Townsville Bulletin - the council is introducing a booking system to ensure people move on after their prescribed time. They have deferred promised fees for 12 months. It's been welcomed by the boss of the Australian Caravan Club.

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi everyone, Got a letter last week in the mail from Australian Bureau of Statistics. It says (Your part in the Wellbeing and Lifestyle Survey, Your official guide.) A second letter turned up yesterday. Has anyone else received same. If so what do they want. No name on letterhead, just :Obligation I...

mike g g · mike g g

Well looks like our planed qld, nt. Trip has come to a halt qld premier has stoped us due to now including greater Syd in her latest travel restrictions as central coast nsw is part of greater Syd.bugger well maybe now just have to explore a bit more of our wonderful state.

Middy · Middy

Hello everyone, my wife and I are absolute beginners to the caravan scene, and I have a few questions that maybe you can help out with. - We are definitely buying a new van, should we stick with dealers, or test the waters with factory direct? - What is the standard for contracts and deposits etc? - Most...

normiek · normiek

Has anyone fitted a Dometic dust reduction system to their van.

mike g g · mike g g

Thinking of heading to darwin in the next couple of weeks via qld from central coast nsw is any one heading that way at this point of time due to covid problems would like to contribute to some local economy's and want to get away ,any suggestions on the best route .

the rocket · the rocket

In our news letter under letters to the editor, I wanted to comment on article about grey nomads heading north But my ipad wont let me so i will comment here. last week we headed south from gladstone qld. In 2 hours we saw 120 caravans heading north. 1 south australia, 3 victoria, 6 nsw, and 110 qld number p...

MalJ · MalJ

Hi everyone , well what a mess of a year , I am a solo grey nomad , on a disability support pension ,I bought my rig with my super - seemed a good idea at the time ...I had planned to go up to Cooktown FNQ for winter but that was not to be.. Now I find myself hovering around Gippsland with the borders shut , most fre...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have purchased a neat small dash cam and fitting to top of windscreen is no problem as it won't obstruct drivers view. Problem is fitting power cable around windscreen and down to dash board and cig lighter in centre consul, has anyone done this or a better idea?, you only want dash cam working when i...

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Hi there I purchased a used Mercedes SWB RV Sprinter six weeks ago and have run away from home heading north in Western Australia. I would appreciate advice on the availability of an awning/tent to go over the barn doors at the rear of the van. There is already a slot on the roof that an awning could be th...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A co-founder of the outstanding rock band Fleetwood Mac; Peter Green has died in London: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53539989 So much talent in that generation.

mike g g · mike g g

Have updated the tow tug sorry to seethe terri go,someone is going to buy a very good tow wagon ,any feedback on anyone who is towing with a grand cherokee we are very happy with the car so far,towns the van 635 coromal like it's not there .anyway only time will tell

Dick0 · Dick0

The Covid Safe App... Over 6 million apps downloaded. Cost $70 million (development & marketing). No stats on # apps uninstalled. Guaranteed & promised to be one of the best tools in Covid-19 contact tracing. Total success to date = Nil \ \ Zip. Move to Plan B = Wear masks. Worth all the hype?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Using sea water to rinse toilet cassette (Preview) Is it OK to use sea water to rinse my toilet cassette? There is no running water adjacent to the nearest dump point.	Aussiefolk	15	1259	10:04 PM Aug 7, 2020 by oldbloke
	Morons in nanango qld (Preview) Just heard 2 people in their 60,s have been charged with making false declarations at the qld. border and are in nanango. people in that age group should know better. Nanango is miles from the border. Hope they are not where we are staying.	the rocket	7	1223	05:03 PM Aug 6, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	How lockdowns hurt Nomad Travellers (Preview) https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/coronavirus-lockdowns-set-to-hurt-australian-nomad-travellers-the-most/news-story/51bd75e9fe9398b86179e319c7291fe7	PeterX	13	1543	10:53 AM Aug 5, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Geist 535 Caravan. (Preview) I am trying to prepare a 2004 model Geist 535 caravan for sale from a deceased estate. Unfortunately the left axel has been damaged beyond repair. Although there is apparently one available from overseas it is very expensive. Has anyone replaced the original axle with an Australian one?	ILJ	3	743	11:31 PM Aug 4, 2020 by Tony Bev
	12v portable fridge/freezer recommendations pls (Preview) Im thinking of adding a 20l fridge/freezer to supplement my inbuilt compressor fridge in my Sprinter RV. My power source Is mainly solar - 2 x 80 fixed panels on my roof and a 120 portable blanket - or 240v when available. I have one house battery. Discussions with other travellers have given me muc...	Aussiefolk	8	943	10:42 PM Aug 4, 2020 by Aussiefolk
	Hang onto your hats and masks Queensland ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://7news.com.au/news/health/two-new-qld-covid-19-cases-from-vic-c-1200865	Rob Driver	38	1698	12:50 PM Aug 3, 2020 by Magnarc
	Chainsaws (Preview) Or, more specifically, how to pack the damn things? I've owned a number of chainsaws, Sthil, Husqvarna and Chinese cheapies and one thing they all have in common is they leak chain oil and I don't want my nice new car covered in oil. For years I've transported them inside a large plastic bag (bin liner) a...	Mike Harding	24	1455	12:45 PM Aug 3, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Free campsites - Townsville (Preview) Reported in yesterday's Townsville Bulletin - the council is introducing a booking system to ensure people move on after their prescribed time. They have deferred promised fees for 12 months. It's been welcomed by the boss of the Australian Caravan Club.	Warren-Pat_01	5	929	07:35 AM Aug 3, 2020 by Baggy Bums
	Australian Bureau of Statistics Form in Letter Box (Preview) Hi everyone, Got a letter last week in the mail from Australian Bureau of Statistics. It says (Your part in the Wellbeing and Lifestyle Survey, Your official guide.) A second letter turned up yesterday. Has anyone else received same. If so what do they want. No name on letterhead, just :Obligation I...	Old and Grey	17	1153	11:00 PM Aug 2, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Covid has stopped us bigger ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well looks like our planed qld, nt. Trip has come to a halt qld premier has stoped us due to now including greater Syd in her latest travel restrictions as central coast nsw is part of greater Syd.bugger well maybe now just have to explore a bit more of our wonderful state.	mike g g	31	1702	05:05 PM Aug 2, 2020 by Rob Driver
	Absolute Novices! Any help or Advice Much Appreciated (Preview) Hello everyone, my wife and I are absolute beginners to the caravan scene, and I have a few questions that maybe you can help out with. - We are definitely buying a new van, should we stick with dealers, or test the waters with factory direct? - What is the standard for contracts and deposits etc? - Most...	Middy	14	2544	07:44 PM Aug 1, 2020 by Middy
	Dust (Preview) Has anyone fitted a Dometic dust reduction system to their van.	normiek	18	4815	02:38 PM Aug 1, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Heading to darwin ?? (Preview) Thinking of heading to darwin in the next couple of weeks via qld from central coast nsw is any one heading that way at this point of time due to covid problems would like to contribute to some local economy's and want to get away ,any suggestions on the best route .	mike g g	10	1289	03:43 PM Jul 30, 2020 by miroku12g
	Letters to the editor gnt (Preview) In our news letter under letters to the editor, I wanted to comment on article about grey nomads heading north But my ipad wont let me so i will comment here. last week we headed south from gladstone qld. In 2 hours we saw 120 caravans heading north. 1 south australia, 3 victoria, 6 nsw, and 110 qld number p...	the rocket	18	1278	12:11 PM Jul 30, 2020 by the rocket
	Covid /Gippsland Vic. , (Preview) Hi everyone , well what a mess of a year , I am a solo grey nomad , on a disability support pension ,I bought my rig with my super - seemed a good idea at the time ...I had planned to go up to Cooktown FNQ for winter but that was not to be.. Now I find myself hovering around Gippsland with the borders shut , most fre...	MalJ	7	786	09:13 AM Jul 30, 2020 by the rocket
	Installing a dash cam in a GC JEEP (Preview) I have purchased a neat small dash cam and fitting to top of windscreen is no problem as it won't obstruct drivers view. Problem is fitting power cable around windscreen and down to dash board and cig lighter in centre consul, has anyone done this or a better idea?, you only want dash cam working when i...	jeepnudger	11	761	05:56 PM Jul 29, 2020 by Bobdown
	Awning/tent for rear of a Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) Hi there I purchased a used Mercedes SWB RV Sprinter six weeks ago and have run away from home heading north in Western Australia. I would appreciate advice on the availability of an awning/tent to go over the barn doors at the rear of the van. There is already a slot on the roof that an awning could be th...	Aussiefolk	5	1195	05:47 PM Jul 28, 2020 by Geeco
	A sad day - Peter Green dead (Preview) A co-founder of the outstanding rock band Fleetwood Mac; Peter Green has died in London: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53539989 So much talent in that generation.	Mike Harding	5	789	03:06 PM Jul 28, 2020 by Wizardofoz
	We bought a jeep ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have updated the tow tug sorry to seethe terri go,someone is going to buy a very good tow wagon ,any feedback on anyone who is towing with a grand cherokee we are very happy with the car so far,towns the van 635 coromal like it's not there .anyway only time will tell	mike g g	39	1828	12:28 AM Jul 28, 2020 by jeepnudger
	Covid Tracing App (Preview) The Covid Safe App... Over 6 million apps downloaded. Cost $70 million (development & marketing). No stats on # apps uninstalled. Guaranteed & promised to be one of the best tools in Covid-19 contact tracing. Total success to date = Nil \ \ Zip. Move to Plan B = Wear masks. Worth all the hype?	Dick0	16	843	10:33 PM Jul 27, 2020 by Farmhat
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