The Grey Nomads - General

Kookla · Kookla

hi all i am looking to buy a fridge/freezer as backup for travelling and unsure what is the best brand to buy. I have been looking at Giant, Kick Ass, could anyone please help? Probably a 60lt for 2 people. Thank you

Bru · Bru

At last the day has arrived, we are off again leaving Darwin and the Territory heading into Queensland. We must be the slowest nomads, 2 plus years we have been here, working, now house sitting, but today we head into Kakadu for a few days of exploration in the wet with I guess very few tourists then south...

Vernleanne · Vernleanne

Hi All I am looking for information on how do people know when they need to pay the home Bills whilst traveling fro extended periods Such as Water / Gas / Electric ??? Can you set up to receive bills via email rather than by post ??? Thanks in advance

AD · AD

im towing a 19.5 foot van with a Ford Territory 2.7 diesel .Thining about stepping up to an Everest anyone have any experience with the Everest?

sir alvisar · sir alvisar

Without saying how old you are, what is something from your childhood that a younger person would not understand For me - 2 jam tin lids and a string in between was our "mobile phone" -- Edited by sir alvisar on Tuesday 17th of January 2017 02:44:57 PM

Ron-D · Ron-D

my new van measures 18 foot four inches on the out side not including the draw bar or bumper bar, its called the 16 foot six inch model ,I said to the dealer what's going on ,oh we measure things from the inside now was his answer, that's stupidity to me, does that mean my four wheel drive is only six foot long...

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.rvdaily.com.au/issue009/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Issue%3A+When+Good+Vans+Go+Bad&utm_campaign...

sir alvisar · sir alvisar

Hi All While travelling we occasionally need to print docs ,sign and then scan them to email back to sender peviously we have put info on USB and gone into a nearby town and usually found a business that will print then scan for us Sometimes this is not practical Any suggestions on best printer/scanne...

jbrinks · jbrinks

trying to get an idea of what we might do this year travel wise in the van. I often find we arrive in a town and find there was a rodeo or music festival or market on last week or next week but not when we are there. Does anyone know if there is a site that gives this information .

simon and mell · simon and mell

Hi there we are looking for a 4wd to tow behind our buss we are in wa at the moment or is there aney moddle of car eney one can recomend and some one to fit the hitch in wa

kiwijims · kiwijims

https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1BgzIZRfT8?feature=player_embedded

Santa · Santa

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/camping-out-sure-ain...

River rob · River rob

Hi we are heading to darwin from Nowra mid June and was just wondering what the phone reception is like in the Northern Territory ? We are with Optus but are considering a prepaid Telstra phone or a CB radio as back up . any advice would be much appreciated. thanks river rob

C00P · C00P

Hi folks, Does anyone remember this town's claim to fame? Go to the top of the class if you recalled it as the place where Donald Campbell broke the world water speed record in 1964 and became the only person ever to break both land and water speed records in the same calendar year. He completed this feat o...

mezza56 · mezza56

I reckon from the list of what you all put down your all a bunch of old farts LOL If any of you are either in Geelong or daylesford or Ballarat ( most of you would have been to one or the other ) Take the time to visit the Mill Markets , I have only been to Geelong and cant speak for the others but my wife and I spen...

robbo65 · robbo65

Very new to the caravan lifestyle but retirement has given me the opportunity to travel. I'm looking for a bit of advice. On our travels we hope to be able to watch TV whilst away and have been warned of the pitfalls of taking a TV antenna with me and expecting a signal. Reading through the forums, VAST ha...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi everyone I need help . Been planning my trip up the stuart to Darwin in may .. using the camps 8 book massive help ... But on arrival in Darwin camp grounds so expensive I have raised this issue in previous posts and apart from the Robbie robins reserve doesn't appear to be any where else ?? So where do m...

RobDel · RobDel

Is there an alternative product that can be used to clean a Thetford toilet bowl. That won't damage the seal. Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner is between $30 & $22 for a750ml bottle.

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

I've searched enough. Time to post here. I've got my solar panels 210w and 100amp battery with good quality regulator. I have a SBi 12 redarc unit that has been gathering dust in my shed, thought might as well install it in the van so car alternator will power the van battery up while driving. Cable...

Possum3 · Possum3

Was in Buxton NSW yesterday (Sunday) around lunch time. Anyone that doesn't know Buxton: It's a little village on the South side of Sydney just South of the Railway Museum in Thirlemere. At the little village shops the Child-bride ordered her usual egg and bacon roll while I had the "Buxton Burger",...

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	Best value for money 12V fridge/freezer (Preview) hi all i am looking to buy a fridge/freezer as backup for travelling and unsure what is the best brand to buy. I have been looking at Giant, Kick Ass, could anyone please help? Probably a 60lt for 2 people. Thank you	Kookla	12	7613	12:01 PM Jan 21, 2017 by Kookla
	On the road again (Preview) At last the day has arrived, we are off again leaving Darwin and the Territory heading into Queensland. We must be the slowest nomads, 2 plus years we have been here, working, now house sitting, but today we head into Kakadu for a few days of exploration in the wet with I guess very few tourists then south...	Bru	3	915	11:21 AM Jan 21, 2017 by macka17
	Paying Bills whilst away from home (Preview) Hi All I am looking for information on how do people know when they need to pay the home Bills whilst traveling fro extended periods Such as Water / Gas / Electric ??? Can you set up to receive bills via email rather than by post ??? Thanks in advance	Vernleanne	11	966	10:30 AM Jan 21, 2017 by the rocket
	Towing with Ford Everest (Preview) im towing a 19.5 foot van with a Ford Territory 2.7 diesel .Thining about stepping up to an Everest anyone have any experience with the Everest?	AD	6	2510	10:00 AM Jan 21, 2017 by Steve11
	HaHa without saying what your age is , what ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Without saying how old you are, what is something from your childhood that a younger person would not understand For me - 2 jam tin lids and a string in between was our "mobile phone" -- Edited by sir alvisar on Tuesday 17th of January 2017 02:44:57 PM	sir alvisar	59	1798	09:30 AM Jan 21, 2017 by RosieW
	A new way of measuring things (Preview) my new van measures 18 foot four inches on the out side not including the draw bar or bumper bar, its called the 16 foot six inch model ,I said to the dealer what's going on ,oh we measure things from the inside now was his answer, that's stupidity to me, does that mean my four wheel drive is only six foot long...	Ron-D	18	1526	06:55 AM Jan 21, 2017 by Fringe Dweller
	Got a Lemon? (Preview) http://www.rvdaily.com.au/issue009/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Issue%3A+When+Good+Vans+Go+Bad&utm_campaign...	Cupie	13	1723	01:14 AM Jan 21, 2017 by mumpedo
	best printer / scanner while travelling (Preview) Hi All While travelling we occasionally need to print docs ,sign and then scan them to email back to sender peviously we have put info on USB and gone into a nearby town and usually found a business that will print then scan for us Sometimes this is not practical Any suggestions on best printer/scanne...	sir alvisar	10	1286	08:27 PM Jan 19, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	List of festivals etc around Australia (Preview) trying to get an idea of what we might do this year travel wise in the van. I often find we arrive in a town and find there was a rodeo or music festival or market on last week or next week but not when we are there. Does anyone know if there is a site that gives this information .	jbrinks	11	1087	10:22 AM Jan 19, 2017 by Santa
	looking infomation on a small 4wd to tow behind our bus (Preview) Hi there we are looking for a 4wd to tow behind our buss we are in wa at the moment or is there aney moddle of car eney one can recomend and some one to fit the hitch in wa	simon and mell	6	592	05:16 AM Jan 19, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	took this Bloke all day to change one Light Bulb............. (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1BgzIZRfT8?feature=player_embedded	kiwijims	14	1652	10:06 PM Jan 18, 2017 by Philw
	Camping out ain't what it used to be. (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/comment/camping-out-sure-ain...	Santa	17	1274	08:58 PM Jan 18, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Mobile reception (Preview) Hi we are heading to darwin from Nowra mid June and was just wondering what the phone reception is like in the Northern Territory ? We are with Optus but are considering a prepaid Telstra phone or a CB radio as back up . any advice would be much appreciated. thanks river rob	River rob	28	1831	08:33 PM Jan 18, 2017 by Ris
	Dumbleyung, WA (Preview) Hi folks, Does anyone remember this town's claim to fame? Go to the top of the class if you recalled it as the place where Donald Campbell broke the world water speed record in 1964 and became the only person ever to break both land and water speed records in the same calendar year. He completed this feat o...	C00P	4	687	06:16 PM Jan 18, 2017 by C00P
	Ha Ha without saying ur age (Preview) I reckon from the list of what you all put down your all a bunch of old farts LOL If any of you are either in Geelong or daylesford or Ballarat ( most of you would have been to one or the other ) Take the time to visit the Mill Markets , I have only been to Geelong and cant speak for the others but my wife and I spen...	mezza56	5	706	02:35 PM Jan 18, 2017 by Possum3
	Satellite TV help! (Preview) Very new to the caravan lifestyle but retirement has given me the opportunity to travel. I'm looking for a bit of advice. On our travels we hope to be able to watch TV whilst away and have been warned of the pitfalls of taking a TV antenna with me and expecting a signal. Reading through the forums, VAST ha...	robbo65	8	2414	02:18 PM Jan 18, 2017 by robbo65
	places to stay in or around darwin with small campervan (Preview) Hi everyone I need help . Been planning my trip up the stuart to Darwin in may .. using the camps 8 book massive help ... But on arrival in Darwin camp grounds so expensive I have raised this issue in previous posts and apart from the Robbie robins reserve doesn't appear to be any where else ?? So where do m...	goldenyears	18	1251	09:06 AM Jan 18, 2017 by goldenyears
	Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner (Preview) Is there an alternative product that can be used to clean a Thetford toilet bowl. That won't damage the seal. Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner is between $30 & $22 for a750ml bottle.	RobDel	14	3018	08:58 AM Jan 18, 2017 by ants_oz
	Relay switch dual system (Preview) I've searched enough. Time to post here. I've got my solar panels 210w and 100amp battery with good quality regulator. I have a SBi 12 redarc unit that has been gathering dust in my shed, thought might as well install it in the van so car alternator will power the van battery up while driving. Cable...	Eaglemax	3	740	11:41 PM Jan 17, 2017 by dirvine
	Now this will cause a commotion (Preview) Was in Buxton NSW yesterday (Sunday) around lunch time. Anyone that doesn't know Buxton: It's a little village on the South side of Sydney just South of the Railway Museum in Thirlemere. At the little village shops the Child-bride ordered her usual egg and bacon roll while I had the "Buxton Burger",...	Possum3	11	1660	10:04 PM Jan 17, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
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