The Grey Nomads - General

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I'm driving from Yamba to Dubbo in a few weeks and would like some advice on the easiest road to take towing a van. It looks like two main routes, through Tamworth on A15, 676 Kms, or is it a better road through Glen Innes on B76 which is 724 Kms? I'm not keen on the Waterfall Way route as that looks ve...

BAILEY · BAILEY

Best water filters?

geoff wood · geoff wood

What address do you put when travelling full-time

geoff wood · geoff wood

What address do you use

oldbloke · oldbloke

So, still new to caravans. Lesley, my other half is worried about travelling with food if the fridge moving around and possibly spilling or breaking. Currently most of the food goes into an eski for a days travel only leaving what's in the door and freezer. I suggested putting tea towels in to fill the...

Marlene6 · Marlene6

Bbq gas bayonet plastic cover stuck. How to remove it?

Inspector · Inspector

Hello Can anyone please tell me why Black Jack has 1600kg and 2000kg lift and what should I consider buying. My van is 19.6. Where can I get a good deal including wiring-I havent been able to find much on price difference on the web Many Thanks for your Help

NannyJam · NannyJam

Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...

patmc49 · patmc49

Had a possom rip a big hole in skirt on pop top. Can anyone recommend a repairs in Townsville. We live in home hill.

georgiekn · georgiekn

Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Weve had some issues with our cover over the front window, and it came off during our current trip to NT. Seeking advice, were thinking of leaving it off, take the brackets off (carefully) put grey plastic plugs into the holes and leave it as is. Any issue with the sun or rain if we do it, of course the insid...

GrumpyOne · GrumpyOne

For those who are travelling through the Lower South East or Riverland of SA & Griffith NSW, WIN TV ceased broadcast of all live free to air channel 7 programming (7, 7Mate 7Two) as of 23:45hrs (11:45pm) SA time last night, supposedly due to their inability to reach a commercial agreement with 7 We...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi. Buying back an old caravan that I used to own, for a project. One of the things I want to do is to replace the side stickers that have shrunk and cracked. How/where would you go about getting replacement stickers made as the caravan manufacturer does not exist anymore. Also is there any preference as...

Silkwood · Silkwood

Anyone travelled this road recently? Difficult to get accurate conditions from the government or council sites. Numerous people have taken caravans across at various times, but can find no recent information.Cheers,Mark

RoboLB · RoboLB

I have a couple of trips to Canberra for work coming up, and the diesel heater in our van is great for chilly nights. But it struggles with -5C Canberra nights! At full blast it was keeping the temp at about 10C. Another 4-5C would be great just to take away that cold damp feeling. In the mornings I have...

Greyhand · Greyhand

Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...

Drummo · Drummo

Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo

RWC · RWC

Just bought my bus and going for first trip next week. Making sure everything works. problem with toilet. Pump is working but water not getting into bowl. The bus hasnt been used for a while so guessing pump diaghram has dried???? Toilet is set up so grey water pumps into toilet then to black water tank....

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-19/vodafone-tpg-claims-telstra-coverage-less-than-advertised/105300124Vodafone

keiron · keiron

I am planning to do the run from Bourke thru to Wentworth. During a study of the maps they indicate there are 2 possible routes; 1 road on the western side of the Darling, and 1 on the eastern side. Not wanting to down 1 and return on the other, I am seeking suggestions from fellow travellers as to which road...

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	Yamba to Dubbo (Preview) Hi All, I'm driving from Yamba to Dubbo in a few weeks and would like some advice on the easiest road to take towing a van. It looks like two main routes, through Tamworth on A15, 676 Kms, or is it a better road through Glen Innes on B76 which is 724 Kms? I'm not keen on the Waterfall Way route as that looks ve...	vince56	2	300	01:46 PM Jul 31, 2025 by Bicyclecamper
	Best water filters for pumping out of murray (Preview) Best water filters?	BAILEY	18	1798	08:55 PM Jul 23, 2025 by jacks
	Register caravan when travelling full time (Preview) What address do you put when travelling full-time	geoff wood	1	289	10:55 AM Jul 21, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Register caravan when travelling full time (Preview) What address do you use	geoff wood	0	221	09:58 AM Jul 21, 2025 by geoff wood
	Travelling with fridge full ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So, still new to caravans. Lesley, my other half is worried about travelling with food if the fridge moving around and possibly spilling or breaking. Currently most of the food goes into an eski for a days travel only leaving what's in the door and freezer. I suggested putting tea towels in to fill the...	oldbloke	38	2668	06:27 AM Jul 19, 2025 by edwardturner
	Bayonet cover stuck (Preview) Bbq gas bayonet plastic cover stuck. How to remove it?	Marlene6	8	479	10:31 PM Jul 18, 2025 by landy
	Black Jack Caravan Stand (Preview) Hello Can anyone please tell me why Black Jack has 1600kg and 2000kg lift and what should I consider buying. My van is 19.6. Where can I get a good deal including wiring-I havent been able to find much on price difference on the web Many Thanks for your Help	Inspector	4	373	08:43 AM Jul 16, 2025 by Inspector
	Houghton Aircon on Poptop roof? (Preview) Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...	NannyJam	11	812	03:22 PM Jul 14, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan repairs Townsville (Preview) Had a possom rip a big hole in skirt on pop top. Can anyone recommend a repairs in Townsville. We live in home hill.	patmc49	4	699	08:39 PM Jul 13, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Fiat Ducato motorhomes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM	georgiekn	31	18765	02:19 PM Jul 9, 2025 by Burt65
	Windsor front window cover… (Preview) Weve had some issues with our cover over the front window, and it came off during our current trip to NT. Seeking advice, were thinking of leaving it off, take the brackets off (carefully) put grey plastic plugs into the holes and leave it as is. Any issue with the sun or rain if we do it, of course the insid...	Brianvicki	4	476	10:18 AM Jul 9, 2025 by Brianvicki
	NO MORE CHANNEL 7 PARTS OF REGIONAL SA / NSW (Preview) For those who are travelling through the Lower South East or Riverland of SA & Griffith NSW, WIN TV ceased broadcast of all live free to air channel 7 programming (7, 7Mate 7Two) as of 23:45hrs (11:45pm) SA time last night, supposedly due to their inability to reach a commercial agreement with 7 We...	GrumpyOne	3	524	04:13 PM Jul 4, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Refurbish old caravan (Preview) Hi. Buying back an old caravan that I used to own, for a project. One of the things I want to do is to replace the side stickers that have shrunk and cracked. How/where would you go about getting replacement stickers made as the caravan manufacturer does not exist anymore. Also is there any preference as...	Farmhat	2	462	08:29 PM Jul 2, 2025 by Farmhat
	Nathan River Rd (Roper Bar to Cape Crawford) conditions? (Preview) Anyone travelled this road recently? Difficult to get accurate conditions from the government or council sites. Numerous people have taken caravans across at various times, but can find no recent information.Cheers,Mark	Silkwood	0	272	11:59 AM Jul 1, 2025 by Silkwood
	Any Temporary Cold Insulation Ideas? (Preview) I have a couple of trips to Canberra for work coming up, and the diesel heater in our van is great for chilly nights. But it struggles with -5C Canberra nights! At full blast it was keeping the temp at about 10C. Another 4-5C would be great just to take away that cold damp feeling. In the mornings I have...	RoboLB	14	652	01:14 PM Jun 30, 2025 by RoboLB
	Long term battery storage. (Preview) Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...	Greyhand	7	477	10:35 AM Jun 26, 2025 by erad
	Getting to Mt Augustus (Preview) Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo	Drummo	5	788	02:26 PM Jun 16, 2025 by Drummo
	TMC deluxe marine electric 12v toilet (Preview) Just bought my bus and going for first trip next week. Making sure everything works. problem with toilet. Pump is working but water not getting into bowl. The bus hasnt been used for a while so guessing pump diaghram has dried???? Toilet is set up so grey water pumps into toilet then to black water tank....	RWC	1	487	02:11 PM Jun 16, 2025 by TimTim
	Vodafone alleges rival Telstra misled customers on mobile coverage (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-19/vodafone-tpg-claims-telstra-coverage-less-than-advertised/105300124Vodafone	dorian	11	947	01:02 PM Jun 7, 2025 by Cupie
	darling river run (Preview) I am planning to do the run from Bourke thru to Wentworth. During a study of the maps they indicate there are 2 possible routes; 1 road on the western side of the Darling, and 1 on the eastern side. Not wanting to down 1 and return on the other, I am seeking suggestions from fellow travellers as to which road...	keiron	5	632	04:02 PM Jun 5, 2025 by bristte
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