The Grey Nomads - General

shipsaroundoz · shipsaroundoz

What do people recommend as low cost plan or prepaid options for a sat phone that I already own. Isatphone pro.

Markfresh · Markfresh

Hi , I was reading the posts about napisan instead of chemicals for camping toilets, just wondering which exact type as I couldn't see the % of sodium polycarbonate written on the bottle . Is the the pink tub oxi action gold etc? And was the dose 3 dessert spoons for 20 litres and do I put any in the top asw...

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

Hi All, Just wondering how many have fitted the diverter valve and do they think the cost of $250+ is worth it. I know that when free camping having a shower wastes some water before the hot water hits the rose, but really how much?. When I wash the dishes I usually collect the cold water that come s out and...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Do you think that park prices will reduce to something like pre-pandemic prices once the rush dies down?

Pacific · Pacific

High k's stories

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Have spent many hours with this problem over the years.Basically you have to reset that channel to basic, and then reprogramme it.This is not in the literature, can't imagine why. The deletion procedure in theliterature is to only remove one channel from a channel that might have beenprogrammed to...

Ron · Ron

I have a problem with caravan storage. Can anyone give me information about hinging the caravan A frame to shorten the overall length and the name and address of any Company that would do the job?

bowser · bowser

Traveling through Queensland May through October how important will a Generator be, any info would be appreciated. Regards Bowser.

Ian G · Ian G

I was in the process of booking a caravan park for 3 nights next week in Sth NSW, as I was doing my online booking I was asked if I was a member of G Day Parks, I ticked NO, price $135. Then I thought most of the parks I stay in are G Day, so for a 10% discount for A $40 2 year membership I should probably join, which I...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

We have a 2018 Windsor Seka 552 poptop, which we enjoy. It did have a single aluminium step under the door, but a trip to Mt Augustus and a big rock and the step was wiped out. So we went to a fold-up step which I take outside when the van is a bit high. recently I have been looking at the Ranger double pull out st...

bowser · bowser

Morning, will be traveling Mt Isa to Birdsville in August, hopping the roads will be ok buy then. what condition is that road in and how much is gravel. Regards Bowser.

Trailer Sailer · Trailer Sailer

Hi All Each to their own of course and each of us has our preferred touring style. Some like to create a longer term base unhook the van or camper and travel and explore from there. Those with motorhomes are sometimes a bit more mobile ( apart from those who also tow cars) and move on more regularly. Fifth W...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Our caravan cover is starting become very powdery and about to fall apart after 2 and half years, and yes it was an Aldi brand. A few years ago a friend bought a Camec cover and that lasted less than 2 years. any ideas on a cover that might last a bit longer, were in Perth and yes have rain in winter and hot sun i...

twins Bazel · twins Bazel

Hi all. Looking for advice from persons who have first-hand experience at the following questions. Are 40ft buses too big for most caravan parks as I'm not that into free camping in the muddle of nowhere, just so I can park up Where is the most common area in a town that you would park for 1/2 an hour to do gr...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

I raised the issue of transitioning from a caravan to a Motorhome in a previous post and thanks to everyone who gave great advice. The trouble is, virtually every Motorhome I have looked at has a huge amount of extremely negative consumer reviews based on their personal experiences. People generall...

JayDee · JayDee

To every one of us Grey Nomads. Well!!! Here it is an early Easter Sunday morning. All our grandkids will be enjoying the fruits of yet another Easter. We wish you and your families all the best for the remaining Easter period. Drive safe and kind regards Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Sunday 31st o...

JayDee · JayDee

Whilst the rain in Logan and Brisbane regions has mostly been nothing more than a light to medium drizzle over the last few days, our rain gauge says we are approaching 5 inches or 125 mils. Hoping it clears for everyone to enjoy a great Easter festive time. Talking on Easter, Jay & Dee. Hope every...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/upgrading-your-antenna-to-hd-a-62.html

Brian Mckenna · Brian Mckenna

Hi All. I have finished building my Ute mounted (slide on) camper I'd attached a photo if I can find how, anyway I am having electrical system issue's. I have 1060w solar on the roof, 3000/6000 inverter, 60amp DC-DC charger, 60amp Rover MPPT charge controller, 2 x 200Ah Lithium batteries and the batt...

shakey55 · shakey55

Well gang, I recently bit the bullet and sold my trusty old 2005 Nissan Patrol (4.2 td), I really didnt want to, BUT I did. I have since purchased a 2018 Ford Ranger Px Mk II with 67,000 kms on the clock and I must say immaculately looked after. Im told by someone who knew the owners that it has been nowhere a...

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	Satellite phone plans/prepaid (Preview) What do people recommend as low cost plan or prepaid options for a sat phone that I already own. Isatphone pro.	shipsaroundoz	0	526	09:35 AM Apr 10, 2024 by shipsaroundoz
	Which napisan for portable toilet (Preview) Hi , I was reading the posts about napisan instead of chemicals for camping toilets, just wondering which exact type as I couldn't see the % of sodium polycarbonate written on the bottle . Is the the pink tub oxi action gold etc? And was the dose 3 dessert spoons for 20 litres and do I put any in the top asw...	Markfresh	28	5332	06:40 PM Apr 9, 2024 by Cuppa
	Hot Water Valve Diverter (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering how many have fitted the diverter valve and do they think the cost of $250+ is worth it. I know that when free camping having a shower wastes some water before the hot water hits the rose, but really how much?. When I wash the dishes I usually collect the cold water that come s out and...	HandyWalter	1	575	10:23 AM Apr 9, 2024 by Cupie
	Vanpark Prices ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do you think that park prices will reduce to something like pre-pandemic prices once the rush dies down?	Brodie Allen	58	6005	09:55 PM Apr 7, 2024 by Trailer Sailer
	Grand cherokee diesel (Preview) High k's stories	Pacific	3	541	02:56 PM Apr 7, 2024 by Bushie1961
	Sphere 6-channel light controller module fix. (Preview) Have spent many hours with this problem over the years.Basically you have to reset that channel to basic, and then reprogramme it.This is not in the literature, can't imagine why. The deletion procedure in theliterature is to only remove one channel from a channel that might have beenprogrammed to...	Brodie Allen	1	1748	01:18 PM Apr 5, 2024 by Hollywoodinoz
	Hinging Caravan A frame (Preview) I have a problem with caravan storage. Can anyone give me information about hinging the caravan A frame to shorten the overall length and the name and address of any Company that would do the job?	Ron	2	1631	11:25 AM Apr 4, 2024 by 67HR
	Generator (Preview) Traveling through Queensland May through October how important will a Generator be, any info would be appreciated. Regards Bowser.	bowser	26	1852	09:42 PM Apr 3, 2024 by Aussie1
	C P Memberships (Preview) I was in the process of booking a caravan park for 3 nights next week in Sth NSW, as I was doing my online booking I was asked if I was a member of G Day Parks, I ticked NO, price $135. Then I thought most of the parks I stay in are G Day, so for a 10% discount for A $40 2 year membership I should probably join, which I...	Ian G	3	867	10:17 AM Apr 3, 2024 by Ian G
	Caravan step (Preview) We have a 2018 Windsor Seka 552 poptop, which we enjoy. It did have a single aluminium step under the door, but a trip to Mt Augustus and a big rock and the step was wiped out. So we went to a fold-up step which I take outside when the van is a bit high. recently I have been looking at the Ranger double pull out st...	Brianvicki	7	2081	09:11 PM Apr 2, 2024 by StewG
	Birdsville (Preview) Morning, will be traveling Mt Isa to Birdsville in August, hopping the roads will be ok buy then. what condition is that road in and how much is gravel. Regards Bowser.	bowser	4	1030	05:58 AM Apr 2, 2024 by bowser
	Slide on Campers v’s Caravans, Motorhomes 5th Wheelers, Buses Etc. (Preview) Hi All Each to their own of course and each of us has our preferred touring style. Some like to create a longer term base unhook the van or camper and travel and explore from there. Those with motorhomes are sometimes a bit more mobile ( apart from those who also tow cars) and move on more regularly. Fifth W...	Trailer Sailer	0	651	11:03 PM Apr 1, 2024 by Trailer Sailer
	Caravan cover (Preview) Our caravan cover is starting become very powdery and about to fall apart after 2 and half years, and yes it was an Aldi brand. A few years ago a friend bought a Camec cover and that lasted less than 2 years. any ideas on a cover that might last a bit longer, were in Perth and yes have rain in winter and hot sun i...	Brianvicki	2	1647	08:39 PM Apr 1, 2024 by Possum3
	40FT BUS (Preview) Hi all. Looking for advice from persons who have first-hand experience at the following questions. Are 40ft buses too big for most caravan parks as I'm not that into free camping in the muddle of nowhere, just so I can park up Where is the most common area in a town that you would park for 1/2 an hour to do gr...	twins Bazel	3	1095	02:59 PM Apr 1, 2024 by twins Bazel
	Is there such a thing as a quality built and supported Motorhome? (Preview) I raised the issue of transitioning from a caravan to a Motorhome in a previous post and thanks to everyone who gave great advice. The trouble is, virtually every Motorhome I have looked at has a huge amount of extremely negative consumer reviews based on their personal experiences. People generall...	Pradokakadudavid	8	4115	03:29 PM Mar 31, 2024 by Geeco
	Happy Caravaning Easter. (Preview) To every one of us Grey Nomads. Well!!! Here it is an early Easter Sunday morning. All our grandkids will be enjoying the fruits of yet another Easter. We wish you and your families all the best for the remaining Easter period. Drive safe and kind regards Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Sunday 31st o...	JayDee	0	518	08:31 AM Mar 31, 2024 by JayDee
	RAIN AND MORE RAIN (Preview) Whilst the rain in Logan and Brisbane regions has mostly been nothing more than a light to medium drizzle over the last few days, our rain gauge says we are approaching 5 inches or 125 mils. Hoping it clears for everyone to enjoy a great Easter festive time. Talking on Easter, Jay & Dee. Hope every...	JayDee	4	1074	05:46 AM Mar 31, 2024 by Wizardofoz
	Tv antenna (Preview) https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/upgrading-your-antenna-to-hd-a-62.html	Brianvicki	2	707	12:16 PM Mar 29, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Electrical Problems (Preview) Hi All. I have finished building my Ute mounted (slide on) camper I'd attached a photo if I can find how, anyway I am having electrical system issue's. I have 1060w solar on the roof, 3000/6000 inverter, 60amp DC-DC charger, 60amp Rover MPPT charge controller, 2 x 200Ah Lithium batteries and the batt...	Brian Mckenna	16	1488	08:24 AM Mar 28, 2024 by Oka374
	Updated to a Ford Ranger 3.2 - 6 speed (Preview) Well gang, I recently bit the bullet and sold my trusty old 2005 Nissan Patrol (4.2 td), I really didnt want to, BUT I did. I have since purchased a 2018 Ford Ranger Px Mk II with 67,000 kms on the clock and I must say immaculately looked after. Im told by someone who knew the owners that it has been nowhere a...	shakey55	5	1577	06:38 PM Mar 27, 2024 by Are We Lost
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