The Grey Nomads - General

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?

Farmhat · Farmhat

Re Dometic RM4601 185 litre fridge/freezer. In the attached photo the item listed as number 5 in the freezer door, is called a Juice Container. Wondering exactly how/what it does, as I don't know and it takes up nearly half of the freezer door storage space. It is not very deep, and anything that fits in...

Prawn · Prawn

Would anyone out there have a wiring diagram for a Regent Roystan Avonlea caravan or know where I can get one. Regent have changed owners since 2012 and don`t have any old records. Thanks.

Fester55 · Fester55

Recently Ken Tame discontinued their roadside assist plans. I have my motorhome registered in NSW and NRMA have a fairly decent policy (up to 10T) for $336 annually plus $55 joining fee. Looking on the web it doesn't look like too many companies will insure us. Who are other owners using and can recomm...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.ugzv.site/products/adult-folding-bathtub-large-bath-tub-household-temperature-bath-steam-portable-sau...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1079	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	1974	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	1592	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	993	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	1792	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	1838	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	3734	07:44 PM Aug 1, 2020 by Middy
	Dust (Preview) Has anyone fitted a Dometic dust reduction system to their van.	normiek	18	5581	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	1351	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	1471	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	838	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	985	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	1646	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	840	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	2229	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	892	10:33 PM Jul 27, 2020 by Farmhat
	Require fridge information Dometic RM4601 (Preview) Re Dometic RM4601 185 litre fridge/freezer. In the attached photo the item listed as number 5 in the freezer door, is called a Juice Container. Wondering exactly how/what it does, as I don't know and it takes up nearly half of the freezer door storage space. It is not very deep, and anything that fits in...	Farmhat	9	846	10:28 PM Jul 27, 2020 by Farmhat
	Wiring diagram (Preview) Would anyone out there have a wiring diagram for a Regent Roystan Avonlea caravan or know where I can get one. Regent have changed owners since 2012 and don`t have any old records. Thanks.	Prawn	6	2318	05:25 PM Jul 27, 2020 by StewG
	Roadside Assist (Preview) Recently Ken Tame discontinued their roadside assist plans. I have my motorhome registered in NSW and NRMA have a fairly decent policy (up to 10T) for $336 annually plus $55 joining fee. Looking on the web it doesn't look like too many companies will insure us. Who are other owners using and can recomm...	Fester55	11	5953	02:41 PM Jul 27, 2020 by Cassie63
	Imagine. (Preview) https://www.ugzv.site/products/adult-folding-bathtub-large-bath-tub-household-temperature-bath-steam-portable-sau...	Possum3	6	885	10:46 PM Jul 26, 2020 by Cupie
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