The Grey Nomads - General

the rocket · the rocket

Hello everyone, using my new breadmaker i cannot get it to make bread properly, spoke to another caravanner who said the electricity to the caravan is different to a house. Not as strong a current thats why it wont work properly in van. Anyone made bread in breadmaker in caravan ? got any ideas? thanks r...

SGilbo · SGilbo

Hoping this information might be useful for any residents trying to get back into WA. We originally applied to return as residents under the Persons otherwise seeking approval to enter WA category and were not approved. We then reapplied under Compassionate grounds. From reading and conversati...

PeterX · PeterX

New restrictions in Queensland 'effective immediately'By Lydia Lynch Gathering restrictions will be reintroduced in Queensland following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said both indoor and outdoor gatherings in south-east Queen...

Daqtar · Daqtar

ok looking at buying a 2007 Jayco Expanda caravan. $21500. Has a standard tow fitting (will chang that obviously). Things I should ask, things I should look for please!

JayDee · JayDee

One of our great hobbies when on the road is or can be fishing. But!!!! I ask how successful are you in gaining a catch or two?? I enjoy the relaxation of sitting on a river or lake bank and enjoy the great surrounds. How and where do you fish? Any tips would be appreciated. But remember I will not tell anyone...

Davos · Davos

I've never st installed an rvwifi router but can't seem to get smart TV to connect..can anyone help me out

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I'm new to technology and someone's private messaged me but I don't know how to repond

oldbloke · oldbloke

May be of interest to some. 22 AugustRecovery tracks $129Inverters $60Various LED driving lights26 August 24" 12v TV with DVD player $17929 AugustSwags $129

jontee · jontee

G`day, I have just noticed that my computer is telling me that the Grey Nomads sight is not a secure sight. Is anyone else getting the same advice ? Cheers, Jontee .

Hutcho · Hutcho

Just took delivery of our new 18'6" van ,looking at off road/ free camping heating anyone with experience with the the heaters that run off your hot water system.would appreciate any advice

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Some Aldi specials coming up on Saturday 8th February may be of interest: Awning Tensioners (Anti Flaps); privacy screens; small gas BBQ; assorted collapsible items; kitchen ware; etc. Items that would be especially sought after by caravaners are: 15Amp to 10Amp safety adaptor $59.99. 100Ah de...

iana · iana

Now in quarantine, we are not allowed to leave our van for 15 days!, we can walk in a circle about the van for exercise, and can sit out under the awning but that's all. Now having to use our toilet for No2's, I find the system has been computerized. We have to "log in" to use the loo, and I have to "Log out" when...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi everyone, hope you are all safe. Unlike 'Swap N Go' gas bottles. I swapped over a large gas bottle today for my Weber Q. I must be cooking too much. I checked the test date and it said "Test Date 2005". Mmm, so much for 10 years. I asked for another bottle and it too was way off. Another the same. I finally f...

Jaybee777 · Jaybee777

I don't know if anyone can help me with the following please? I recently purchased a CODAN 9360 HF SSB Transceiver fitted with TXE and TX free tune. I have a few low channels, i.e. 2182 (marine distress) being one and when I put it in as required 218200 I get the message "Value Too Low", I have been trying...

bgt · bgt

I read opinions on this and other similar forums. I see those for and against border closures. I'm curious to know how many here are on the road and how many are sitting at home. Is there a connection with opinions with those on the road v those sitting at home? FWIW we are on the road. 4500k in the last 4 we...

pghollis · pghollis

Hi, just wondering if anyone else has a van with a 50mm sullage outlet? If so what sort of connector do you use to connect the standard 25mm sullage hose? Regards Paul.

Hendo · Hendo

Just in case you think you're getting old.......... Jeanne Louise Calment had the longest confirmed human Lifespan on record: 122 years and 164 days. It seems that fate strongly approved of the way Madam Calment lived her life. Jeanne was born in Arles, France, on 21st February 1875. When the Eiffel...

orid · orid

Why is it so many light campfires , even when its 35 -40 degree days ,? So many people pull up and they are gathering wood before they setup the van most times . Its a habit and a very unhealthy one , In my 15 years travelling around OZ not one of these inconsiderate people have ever asked " do you mind if I ligh...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning everyone, Well the brain is still working while asleep. Got to thinking about our van and how Jayco came up with the lucky numbers on so many models in their range. We know that new van's, are weighed empty for stamp duty on rego's. Our van has a Tare Weight of 2061. A Gvm of 2475 leaving us with a 414...

Davos · Davos

Looking at changing out our existing suburban hot water service to an instant hot water service...after recommendation on best unit and if it's easy to change over yourself thanks in advance i meant for caravan sorry for any confusion -- Edited by Davos on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 03:08:45 PM

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	Breadmaker (Preview) Hello everyone, using my new breadmaker i cannot get it to make bread properly, spoke to another caravanner who said the electricity to the caravan is different to a house. Not as strong a current thats why it wont work properly in van. Anyone made bread in breadmaker in caravan ? got any ideas? thanks r...	the rocket	21	1980	08:56 PM Aug 24, 2020 by Hylife
	Our experience with the G2G Pass and Self Isolation - Information and advice from our experience with returning to WA. (Preview) Hoping this information might be useful for any residents trying to get back into WA. We originally applied to return as residents under the Persons otherwise seeking approval to enter WA category and were not approved. We then reapplied under Compassionate grounds. From reading and conversati...	SGilbo	2	1527	03:58 PM Aug 24, 2020 by Starbuck001
	New restrictions in Queensland 'effective immediately' - Outbreak of 9??? (Preview) New restrictions in Queensland 'effective immediately'By Lydia Lynch Gathering restrictions will be reintroduced in Queensland following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said both indoor and outdoor gatherings in south-east Queen...	PeterX	3	819	07:56 AM Aug 24, 2020 by Nevd
	Buying Jayco Expanda (Preview) ok looking at buying a 2007 Jayco Expanda caravan. $21500. Has a standard tow fitting (will chang that obviously). Things I should ask, things I should look for please!	Daqtar	3	734	09:54 PM Aug 23, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Fish stories & please no FURPHIES. (Preview) One of our great hobbies when on the road is or can be fishing. But!!!! I ask how successful are you in gaining a catch or two?? I enjoy the relaxation of sitting on a river or lake bank and enjoy the great surrounds. How and where do you fish? Any tips would be appreciated. But remember I will not tell anyone...	JayDee	23	3594	07:16 PM Aug 23, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	Rvwifi connection to smart tv (Preview) I've never st installed an rvwifi router but can't seem to get smart TV to connect..can anyone help me out	Davos	1	563	04:55 PM Aug 23, 2020 by Dougwe
	How do you respond to a private message (Preview) I'm new to technology and someone's private messaged me but I don't know how to repond	Wannabe nomad	5	749	04:22 AM Aug 22, 2020 by Wannabe nomad
	More Aldi Specials (Preview) May be of interest to some. 22 AugustRecovery tracks $129Inverters $60Various LED driving lights26 August 24" 12v TV with DVD player $17929 AugustSwags $129	oldbloke	1	925	11:41 AM Aug 21, 2020 by JayDee
	Is this a secure sight ? (Preview) G`day, I have just noticed that my computer is telling me that the Grey Nomads sight is not a secure sight. Is anyone else getting the same advice ? Cheers, Jontee .	jontee	8	1014	11:33 AM Aug 21, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Swift ecotherm heater (Preview) Just took delivery of our new 18'6" van ,looking at off road/ free camping heating anyone with experience with the the heaters that run off your hot water system.would appreciate any advice	Hutcho	7	1239	07:28 AM Aug 21, 2020 by Hutcho
	Aldi Specials (Preview) Some Aldi specials coming up on Saturday 8th February may be of interest: Awning Tensioners (Anti Flaps); privacy screens; small gas BBQ; assorted collapsible items; kitchen ware; etc. Items that would be especially sought after by caravaners are: 15Amp to 10Amp safety adaptor $59.99. 100Ah de...	Long Weekend	9	2999	09:22 PM Aug 20, 2020 by oldbloke
	Computerized caravan toilet. (Preview) Now in quarantine, we are not allowed to leave our van for 15 days!, we can walk in a circle about the van for exercise, and can sit out under the awning but that's all. Now having to use our toilet for No2's, I find the system has been computerized. We have to "log in" to use the loo, and I have to "Log out" when...	iana	6	1078	08:47 AM Aug 20, 2020 by PeterX
	GAS BOTTLES OUT OF DATE (Preview) Hi everyone, hope you are all safe. Unlike 'Swap N Go' gas bottles. I swapped over a large gas bottle today for my Weber Q. I must be cooking too much. I checked the test date and it said "Test Date 2005". Mmm, so much for 10 years. I asked for another bottle and it too was way off. Another the same. I finally f...	Dougwe	23	1636	08:29 AM Aug 20, 2020 by Dougwe
	Codan 9360 (Preview) I don't know if anyone can help me with the following please? I recently purchased a CODAN 9360 HF SSB Transceiver fitted with TXE and TX free tune. I have a few low channels, i.e. 2182 (marine distress) being one and when I put it in as required 218200 I get the message "Value Too Low", I have been trying...	Jaybee777	6	1010	06:37 PM Aug 18, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Where are you? (Preview) I read opinions on this and other similar forums. I see those for and against border closures. I'm curious to know how many here are on the road and how many are sitting at home. Is there a connection with opinions with those on the road v those sitting at home? FWIW we are on the road. 4500k in the last 4 we...	bgt	21	1134	02:13 PM Aug 18, 2020 by Wizardofoz
	Sullage connection (Preview) Hi, just wondering if anyone else has a van with a 50mm sullage outlet? If so what sort of connector do you use to connect the standard 25mm sullage hose? Regards Paul.	pghollis	16	2825	12:10 PM Aug 18, 2020 by iana
	So you think you're old. (Preview) Just in case you think you're getting old.......... Jeanne Louise Calment had the longest confirmed human Lifespan on record: 122 years and 164 days. It seems that fate strongly approved of the way Madam Calment lived her life. Jeanne was born in Arles, France, on 21st February 1875. When the Eiffel...	Hendo	4	1160	09:22 AM Aug 18, 2020 by vince56
	campfires are a desease ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Why is it so many light campfires , even when its 35 -40 degree days ,? So many people pull up and they are gathering wood before they setup the van most times . Its a habit and a very unhealthy one , In my 15 years travelling around OZ not one of these inconsiderate people have ever asked " do you mind if I ligh...	orid	84	2698	09:09 AM Aug 18, 2020 by Snippy
	Caravan Atm/Gvm Upgrade on U tube (Preview) Morning everyone, Well the brain is still working while asleep. Got to thinking about our van and how Jayco came up with the lucky numbers on so many models in their range. We know that new van's, are weighed empty for stamp duty on rego's. Our van has a Tare Weight of 2061. A Gvm of 2475 leaving us with a 414...	Old and Grey	24	2545	04:15 PM Aug 17, 2020 by yobarr
	Instant hot water service (Preview) Looking at changing out our existing suburban hot water service to an instant hot water service...after recommendation on best unit and if it's easy to change over yourself thanks in advance i meant for caravan sorry for any confusion -- Edited by Davos on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 03:08:45 PM	Davos	24	3012	03:26 PM Aug 17, 2020 by Onedodger
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