The Grey Nomads - General

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Hi all. Many of us have to tour around on a low budget. If you have tinkering/handyman skills and $10-12,000 available you can build a caravan to spread your wings. Here I'll explain the errors and the positive decisions made 12 months after I built our van and having completed a "lap?" last winter. T...

rongeorge · rongeorge

After having a Coromal seka for 16 years I have just purchased a 2016 Jindabyne with shower & toilet. I have not used it yet or loaded it. The agent said that it had a towball weight of 135kg. I weighed it empty and it came to 165kg.I rang George Day Caravans & they said that it is listed to havebetw...

JayDee · JayDee

I have just come across a 4 day "free campsite" right in the heart of the township of Cooroy. Cooroy is in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.Queensland. Cost is $10 per night per van. Address is 17 Mary River Road Cooroy. Must be fully self contained, and not allowed to dispense of grey water at this si...

wal1 · wal1

Hi all, Looking for replacement suction cups for windscreen sunshade. Have tried auto stores and google. Am located in Adelaide Hoping someone can help. Thanks Wal -- Edited by wal1 on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 12:44:36 PM

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... A couple of nights ago, I camped at Bedford Weir, near Blackwater and was quite surprised. It must be five years since I last stopped there. Back then there were caretakers living in two caravans next to a pergola. The amenities were clean and pleasant to use. The area was predominantly grassy...

meetoo · meetoo

The van in the photo had only just pulled up for a lunchstop and within a couple of minutes this very large branch fell down next to them. Not surprisingly they packed up and left immediately. It sounded like fireworks going off and the branch took about 10 seconds of slowly getting lower and lower till i...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

I have an enclosed water tank in my camper! Can anyone please tell me what I can do to clean it out? Obviously I can't drain it. Just wandering what you all do & if anyone else has an enclosed tank what do you do? Appreciate your advice ( as always)

Renfrew · Renfrew

To all past students. LTHS will celebrate 100 years centenary during 2009, so pass on the message

dazz49 · dazz49

And a jolly new year to all I hate using a blunt knife to carve meat etc. I sharpen my good quality knives on a stone but only get them serviceable but never razor sharp as I would like. Who out there is able to get a knife really sharp and do you have any techniques of secrets you are willing to share. Che...

tenpro · tenpro

I hope this forum is a bit more helpful than the The Caravaners Forum. I have just bought a new caravan. I have not had a caravan before. I have been advised that in order to connect the power from my house to my caravans 240 V power inlet connector (or whatever these things are called) I cannot just run a nor...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi All Has anyone purchased PURPLE alum cleaner , if so did you purchase in shop or on the net. I cant see it for sale anywhere other than on the net .

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

Hi has any one stayed at Muswellbrook showground lately, is it OK, thanks in advance, need somewhere between Wyee and Tamworth for an overnighter.

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, strop n i r in hay at the moment. Going to mildura for a day or two. Then adelaide. Anyone like to visit us. Will out the kettle on. If u c us stop n say hello. Also, does anyone know if we can stay at mildura showgrounds n if not, where can u recommend. Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 2nd...

Swoffer · Swoffer

www.caravanworld.com.au/blog/1612/would-you-pay-to-visit-friends-at-a-caravan-park

gandk · gandk

I know this has been discussed many times but we are about to set off on the "big lap" We purchased our 2nd hand van with a 12/240 compressor fridge newly installed and was given the former 3 way fridge as well. We use the 3 way on the patio as a bar fridge and it works like magic. With all the talk about having e...

MiDE1 · MiDE1

Hi we are planing a trip to the tip of Austratia later this year we have a Jayco Journey outback POPTOP can any help with the road conditions and some places to stay thanks. -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:17 PM -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:59 PM

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi There. Should you be visiting SA and wishing to spend time in the hills in such places as Hahndorf, can I recommend to you all the wetlands at Mt Barker. There is parking available for big rigs and a caravan or two. This wetland has a wonderful array of birdlife and provides a very pleasant walk....

dirvine · dirvine

Hi All, I have just purchased a 2nd Hand Van. The previous owner has given me a wiring diagram so I can wire up the Tug. I have worked out all the wires except one which is on pin 9 which comes from the Brakesafe unit on the van to the car. I am wondering what this wire is for and what it should connect to. Some ha...

DECEMBER 2016 UPDATE IN MEMBERS BLOGS · Dougwe

You will find the update in the members blogs section.

Choppercox · Choppercox

Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Low Budget van (Preview) Hi all. Many of us have to tour around on a low budget. If you have tinkering/handyman skills and $10-12,000 available you can build a caravan to spread your wings. Here I'll explain the errors and the positive decisions made 12 months after I built our van and having completed a "lap?" last winter. T...	Eaglemax	13	1290	10:37 PM Jan 5, 2017 by Eaglemax
	Jurgens Jindabyne (Preview) After having a Coromal seka for 16 years I have just purchased a 2016 Jindabyne with shower & toilet. I have not used it yet or loaded it. The agent said that it had a towball weight of 135kg. I weighed it empty and it came to 165kg.I rang George Day Caravans & they said that it is listed to havebetw...	rongeorge	3	1084	07:12 PM Jan 5, 2017 by rongeorge
	free "Bush" Camping Cooroy Qld. (Preview) I have just come across a 4 day "free campsite" right in the heart of the township of Cooroy. Cooroy is in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.Queensland. Cost is $10 per night per van. Address is 17 Mary River Road Cooroy. Must be fully self contained, and not allowed to dispense of grey water at this si...	JayDee	11	4784	10:16 PM Jan 4, 2017 by brickies
	Sunshade Suction Cups (Preview) Hi all, Looking for replacement suction cups for windscreen sunshade. Have tried auto stores and google. Am located in Adelaide Hoping someone can help. Thanks Wal -- Edited by wal1 on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 12:44:36 PM	wal1	5	1750	10:01 PM Jan 4, 2017 by wal1
	Bedford Weir, Blackwater QLD observations (Preview) Gday... A couple of nights ago, I camped at Bedford Weir, near Blackwater and was quite surprised. It must be five years since I last stopped there. Back then there were caretakers living in two caravans next to a pergola. The amenities were clean and pleasant to use. The area was predominantly grassy...	rockylizard	9	1278	09:31 PM Jan 4, 2017 by jules47
	Near miss - Falling gum branches (Preview) The van in the photo had only just pulled up for a lunchstop and within a couple of minutes this very large branch fell down next to them. Not surprisingly they packed up and left immediately. It sounded like fireworks going off and the branch took about 10 seconds of slowly getting lower and lower till i...	meetoo	9	2230	09:14 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Mutley
	Water Tanks (Preview) I have an enclosed water tank in my camper! Can anyone please tell me what I can do to clean it out? Obviously I can't drain it. Just wandering what you all do & if anyone else has an enclosed tank what do you do? Appreciate your advice ( as always)	HunnyBunny	7	1256	08:41 PM Jan 4, 2017 by macka17
	Launceston Technical High School- Tasmania (Preview) To all past students. LTHS will celebrate 100 years centenary during 2009, so pass on the message	Renfrew	4	1113	06:52 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Landfall
	Sharp knives (Preview) And a jolly new year to all I hate using a blunt knife to carve meat etc. I sharpen my good quality knives on a stone but only get them serviceable but never razor sharp as I would like. Who out there is able to get a knife really sharp and do you have any techniques of secrets you are willing to share. Che...	dazz49	19	1989	12:12 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	How to connect the power from a house and a generator to a caravan ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I hope this forum is a bit more helpful than the The Caravaners Forum. I have just bought a new caravan. I have not had a caravan before. I have been advised that in order to connect the power from my house to my caravans 240 V power inlet connector (or whatever these things are called) I cannot just run a nor...	tenpro	60	6708	12:09 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	PURPLE ALUM CLEANER (Preview) Hi All Has anyone purchased PURPLE alum cleaner , if so did you purchase in shop or on the net. I cant see it for sale anywhere other than on the net .	mezza56	3	831	11:48 AM Jan 4, 2017 by banjo
	Muswellbrook showground (Preview) Hi has any one stayed at Muswellbrook showground lately, is it OK, thanks in advance, need somewhere between Wyee and Tamworth for an overnighter.	lyn-n-ken	12	2070	06:36 AM Jan 4, 2017 by lyn-n-ken
	Mildura (Preview) hello everyone, strop n i r in hay at the moment. Going to mildura for a day or two. Then adelaide. Anyone like to visit us. Will out the kettle on. If u c us stop n say hello. Also, does anyone know if we can stay at mildura showgrounds n if not, where can u recommend. Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 2nd...	the rocket	6	1073	10:22 PM Jan 3, 2017 by the rocket
	Your kidding right ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) www.caravanworld.com.au/blog/1612/would-you-pay-to-visit-friends-at-a-caravan-park	Swoffer	44	2647	09:04 PM Jan 3, 2017 by meetoo
	3 WAY OR COMPRESSOR FRIDGE? UPDATE PLEASE (Preview) I know this has been discussed many times but we are about to set off on the "big lap" We purchased our 2nd hand van with a 12/240 compressor fridge newly installed and was given the former 3 way fridge as well. We use the 3 way on the patio as a bar fridge and it works like magic. With all the talk about having e...	gandk	18	1379	07:33 PM Jan 3, 2017 by msg
	The Tip (Cape York) (Preview) Hi we are planing a trip to the tip of Austratia later this year we have a Jayco Journey outback POPTOP can any help with the road conditions and some places to stay thanks. -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:17 PM -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:59 PM	MiDE1	4	2234	06:48 PM Jan 3, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Laratinga Wetlands (Preview) Hi There. Should you be visiting SA and wishing to spend time in the hills in such places as Hahndorf, can I recommend to you all the wetlands at Mt Barker. There is parking available for big rigs and a caravan or two. This wetland has a wonderful array of birdlife and provides a very pleasant walk....	dazz49	2	935	06:16 PM Jan 3, 2017 by woofta and precious
	wiring of a New Age Manta Ray Deluxe (Preview) Hi All, I have just purchased a 2nd Hand Van. The previous owner has given me a wiring diagram so I can wire up the Tug. I have worked out all the wires except one which is on pin 9 which comes from the Brakesafe unit on the van to the car. I am wondering what this wire is for and what it should connect to. Some ha...	dirvine	3	2554	12:46 PM Jan 3, 2017 by migra
	DECEMBER 2016 UPDATE IN MEMBERS BLOGS (Preview) You will find the update in the members blogs section.	Dougwe	2	687	12:35 PM Jan 3, 2017 by Dougwe
	Satellite TV (Preview) Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter	Choppercox	14	2265	08:25 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Choppercox
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