The Grey Nomads - General

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Recently we paid $2800 to have a 200W solar panel fitted to our caravan roof plus two 100Mh batteries installed under the bed. The price included a device that indicates what power we have in the batteries. I think its usually between 12-13.5 amps. Also an anderson plug on the 4WD. (we already have tw...

CLAZZA · CLAZZA

I'm somewhat okay with the principal of the idea, but what happens to a person with an external shower. How do they stay within this concept or what do they have to do ?? Also with your tank full, were are you going to dump it correctly in the outback ? These ideas have merit but has anyone really thought thi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Sorry People unable to copy from B.O.M. K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 6th of November 2015 11:27:31 AM

wauri · wauri

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-PORTABLE-MINI-WASHING-MACHINE-5KG-SPIN-CYCLE-DRYER-TWIN-TUB-CARAVAN-PICNICS-/23...

Dreamweaver · Dreamweaver

Any comments out there on Billabong caravans either good or bad. Looking in the vicinity of 18'6 to 19'6 with off road suspension to access national parks etc. What do people see that are "essentials" to convert an on road van to a comfortable van suitable for free camping and accessing dir...

mickle · mickle

Hi ,would like some advice on house sitting , We are in our early 60"s Fit . What pitfalls should we be aware of? Any advice welcome . Mickle.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-03/eyre-peninsula-battered-with-rain-as-thunderstorm-warning-issued/6909590SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND For people in the Flinders, North West Past...

Jackie · Jackie

wondring what people think about leaving van in free parks close to towns, to go and do some shopping, good idea or not.

Jamjar · Jamjar

Do correct me if I'm wrong. I'm sure I read somewhere on the net, that a van should NOT be connected to a normal house socket. Is this correct? I ask because I have been offered the opportunity to stay in friends yard rather than an expensive caravan park. I won't have the money to set the van up as a self runn...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, I have just been given sad new's (Re Lambie ) that (The lady in the van movie ) staring Maggie Smith will now not be released till March 3rd 2016. very sad. Jim

kiwijims · kiwijims

Here it comes again People, get your Wellies or Boat ready now............Thursday 5 November 2015 - 3:28 PM If you live in an area bounded by Carnarvon to Paynes Find to Southern Cross to Ravensthorpe to Narrogin to Jurien Bay then along the coast back to Carnarvon you need to get ready now for the thun...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-03/man-questioned-over-missing-wa-prospectors/6909040

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

This post was on one of the Facebook Camping Pages. A timely warning to all. I am posting the following to alert all campers to the following issue.......I work for a Local Council who has installed 3 of these RV dump points and would like to take this opportunity to let users know they are NOT made for wi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/man-killed-by-lightning-strike-normanton/6916906?section=qld

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

With Summer fast approaching they are already out & about. We've run into a few recently. No dramas, just leave them alone. To anyone who enjoys being out in the bush, BE AWARE OF SNAKES.

mjt57 · mjt57

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/nicolle-flint-grey-nomads-in-caravans-are-slowing-us-down/story-fni6unxq-1227292929646?sv=f089a43fd8e5ce13d350f48cb1cfea2d

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/flash-flooding-warning-for-parts-of-victoria-as-storms-forecast/6913696 K.J.

Joe50 · Joe50

Just bought a Daihatsu Terios to tow behind the Hino, picked it up today. Fitting for A-frame scheduled for the next couple of weeks ... the call of the playground is getting louder. Cheers Joe

Possum3 · Possum3

http://www.upmoments.com/man-asks-an-old-lady-why-shes-alone-on-cruise/

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

I have heard about people carrying their kids, and finally I know what that means. Simmo.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Solar Power Caravan (Preview) Recently we paid $2800 to have a 200W solar panel fitted to our caravan roof plus two 100Mh batteries installed under the bed. The price included a device that indicates what power we have in the batteries. I think its usually between 12-13.5 amps. Also an anderson plug on the 4WD. (we already have tw...	gypsy2600	7	1118	09:37 PM Nov 6, 2015 by Felicia
	Update of the Grey Water issue (Preview) I'm somewhat okay with the principal of the idea, but what happens to a person with an external shower. How do they stay within this concept or what do they have to do ?? Also with your tank full, were are you going to dump it correctly in the outback ? These ideas have merit but has anyone really thought thi...	CLAZZA	27	2096	08:03 PM Nov 6, 2015 by Bill B
	TODAYS WEATHER, AUSTRALIA WIDE ; THUNDER STORMS (Preview) Sorry People unable to copy from B.O.M. K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 6th of November 2015 11:27:31 AM	kiwijims	10	959	07:56 PM Nov 6, 2015 by dishlicker
	What detergent to use in a small twin tub machine (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-PORTABLE-MINI-WASHING-MACHINE-5KG-SPIN-CYCLE-DRYER-TWIN-TUB-CARAVAN-PICNICS-/23...	wauri	8	3729	01:51 PM Nov 6, 2015 by Oma
	Billabong caravans (Preview) Any comments out there on Billabong caravans either good or bad. Looking in the vicinity of 18'6 to 19'6 with off road suspension to access national parks etc. What do people see that are "essentials" to convert an on road van to a comfortable van suitable for free camping and accessing dir...	Dreamweaver	1	936	12:52 PM Nov 6, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	House sitting ? (Preview) Hi ,would like some advice on house sitting , We are in our early 60"s Fit . What pitfalls should we be aware of? Any advice welcome . Mickle.	mickle	12	1379	06:04 AM Nov 6, 2015 by mickle
	Eyre Peninsula battered with rain as severe weather warning issued for regional South Australia (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-03/eyre-peninsula-battered-with-rain-as-thunderstorm-warning-issued/6909590SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND For people in the Flinders, North West Past...	kiwijims	3	1110	02:12 AM Nov 6, 2015 by cultana
	Leaving van in free parks (Preview) wondring what people think about leaving van in free parks close to towns, to go and do some shopping, good idea or not.	Jackie	20	1522	01:27 AM Nov 6, 2015 by HiAce98
	Plugging caravan into house power. Is it ok? (Preview) Do correct me if I'm wrong. I'm sure I read somewhere on the net, that a van should NOT be connected to a normal house socket. Is this correct? I ask because I have been offered the opportunity to stay in friends yard rather than an expensive caravan park. I won't have the money to set the van up as a self runn...	Jamjar	28	8576	01:19 AM Nov 6, 2015 by Joe50
	The lady in a van Movie. Not. (Preview) Hi All, I have just been given sad new's (Re Lambie ) that (The lady in the van movie ) staring Maggie Smith will now not be released till March 3rd 2016. very sad. Jim	Hey Jim	3	1146	10:37 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Get ready now for thunderstorms in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne, Goldfields Midlands and Great Southern regions of W.A. (Preview) Here it comes again People, get your Wellies or Boat ready now............Thursday 5 November 2015 - 3:28 PM If you live in an area bounded by Carnarvon to Paynes Find to Southern Cross to Ravensthorpe to Narrogin to Jurien Bay then along the coast back to Carnarvon you need to get ready now for the thun...	kiwijims	0	520	10:29 PM Nov 5, 2015 by kiwijims
	Man Questioned Over Missing Prospectors in WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-03/man-questioned-over-missing-wa-prospectors/6909040	Weevil	9	1191	08:57 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Mis-use of Dump Points. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This post was on one of the Facebook Camping Pages. A timely warning to all. I am posting the following to alert all campers to the following issue.......I work for a Local Council who has installed 3 of these RV dump points and would like to take this opportunity to let users know they are NOT made for wi...	Happywanderer	32	3065	06:50 PM Nov 5, 2015 by mr glassies
	Man killed by lightning strike near Normanton, north-west Queensland (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/man-killed-by-lightning-strike-normanton/6916906?section=qld	kiwijims	0	564	06:32 PM Nov 5, 2015 by kiwijims
	A timely warning. (Preview) With Summer fast approaching they are already out & about. We've run into a few recently. No dramas, just leave them alone. To anyone who enjoys being out in the bush, BE AWARE OF SNAKES.	Desert Dweller	15	1827	06:04 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Casualkev
	Grey Nomads Inconsiderate? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/nicolle-flint-grey-nomads-in-caravans-are-slowing-us-down/story-fni6unxq-1227292929646?sv=f089a43fd8e5ce13d350f48cb1cfea2d	mjt57	59	3112	05:43 PM Nov 5, 2015 by antigoon
	Flash flooding warning for parts of Victoria (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/flash-flooding-warning-for-parts-of-victoria-as-storms-forecast/6913696 K.J.	kiwijims	2	725	04:11 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Spydermann
	Another box ticked (Preview) Just bought a Daihatsu Terios to tow behind the Hino, picked it up today. Fitting for A-frame scheduled for the next couple of weeks ... the call of the playground is getting louder. Cheers Joe	Joe50	6	976	01:19 AM Nov 5, 2015 by Joe50
	When I can't drive any more. (Preview) http://www.upmoments.com/man-asks-an-old-lady-why-shes-alone-on-cruise/	Possum3	11	1839	06:40 PM Nov 4, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Now I know (Preview) I have heard about people carrying their kids, and finally I know what that means. Simmo.	Young Simmo	6	1116	01:11 PM Nov 4, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
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