The Grey Nomads - General

Magnarc · Magnarc

In a recent post (since deleted) I made reference to a post by DMaxer that he did not write. I always try to get it right but slipped up this time. Apologies to DMaxer.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Did you know that your beloved coffee would not be there except for MIDGES? MIDGES are the pollenating activist for the COCAO flower and of course the eventual bean ends up being your coffee! Bees are not involved. "Stolen" from Public Domain. -- Edited by Brodie Allen on Thursday 28th of Augu...

Peter Wade · Peter Wade

Hi I'm new to this forum. If you could advise me I'd appreciate it. I've bought a caravan and I need to get a generator. I was thinking diesel would be best then I don't have to carry petrol. (Except 2 stroke for my chainsaw) I want it to be quiet of course. Could anyone advise the best one to get please. I kno...

Hendo · Hendo

Heading from Coffs Harbour to Qld via Goondiwindi. 20 foot van, 3lt Nissan. What's the best route over the range? A. Coffs, Dorigo, Armidale B. Coffs, Grafton, Glenn Innes C. Coffs, Casino, Tenterfield Thanks PS. Unfortunately it's not me travelling but an old mate who asked for advice. Told him I wo...

rgren2 · rgren2

https://www.9news.com.au/national/caravan-wa-halls-creek-tourist-fighting-for-life/4e1a8440-21a0-4ca3-af85-6df1f4a64ee8

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Since a generator is connected to the house battery and the battery is normally situated between generator and loads (items using the power) why can't a much cheaper standard generator be used instead of the much more PSW (inverter) genny be used? I would think that the battery provides the power an...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Our van has leaked water from the day we picked it up(new). No one can seem to find how the water gets in. We had cupboards that rotted in the corners but were replaced under warranty,but it still leaks when it rains hard such as in a storm. Its now out of warranty but its still leaks more than ever before bu...

Land cruiser · Land cruiser

Hi, I am totally new to the RV scene. I am looking to spend the New Zealand winters up in the warmer weather in Australia For the next few years (Will probably be 50:50 camp site free camping) Im about to order our first MH. Haven't totally decided on which one as yet. Considering the NZ Trail lite 758 X land...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Some 10 years ago I installed an SOG toilet ventilator onto the Thetford cassette standard in the van. It took about an hour, and was a bit expensive I thought but in retrspect it was one of the best additions I have made. There is NO odour ever and runs near silently while the loo is in use and draws about...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

We have 2 x 120w solarking panels on our poptop, seems like one is now faulty, and of course I that exact size one is not available now. so it looks like I will need to replace both panels, we only use about 25 amps overnight from our 100 amp lithium, so anything from 240 to 300 watts is ample for us (were inWA,...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

If you would like to know the EXACT amount of water remaining in your tank/s consider a TOPARGEE digital display monitor. Simple to install - battery/house/flushmount/recessed models available and they are driven bu a small unit inserted into your supply line (after pump) and it will count down f...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi alldoes any one have a divider for a 60 lt brass monkey fridge freezer they want to sell or know where i can get onecheers snap

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just returned home from four months in the "bush" and I think it pertinent to comment on the seemingly reduced fringe coverage in country areas. I presume this is as a result of the cessation of G3 but do not know if this is so. I have a CelFi amplifier and have made comment elsewhere that we were previo...

Klaus · Klaus

Hello all, if you are travelling in the NT particularly near Tennant creek, and are as yet unaware, there is a large scrub fire burning in the area, its pretty serious so much so they have brought in volunteer fire fighters from S.A. with their appliances. If you come across any of the fire fighters, gi...

RoboLB · RoboLB

I've been using a handheld Uniden with a mag mount antenna on the roof for a while. The radio sits on the shelf above the sun visor and I have a handset on a velcro loop next to it. Not great, but it works. I'd like to get a "proper" radio install done but am struggling with where to mount the Antenna. Don't w...

Silkwood · Silkwood

In today's news, it states the ACCC are taking Jayco to court over misleading advertising. The article (and the ACCC web site) states Jayco have shown images in their advertising depicting their "off-road" products on 4wd only roads and undertaking water crossing. More, they have promoted RVs wi...

Stevesandy50 · Stevesandy50

I have a 3 way Dometic fridge that wont switch off even with 240v disconnectEd, not connected to vehicle 12v, just operating on van battery now but still cant turn off. Has anyone replaced the on/off switch ? ( at top of fridge control panel ) it is operating normally on either gas, 240v or vehicle 12v. Tr...

Cupie · Cupie

With all the recent discussion about avatars, I thought that I would change mine. Hope that the change works - It was a Cane toad that I lifted from an old Utube Video. I changed it to a picture of a clay figurine that I purchased many years ago. Unique & no copyright I think. SWMBO says it's a goo...

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?

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	My mistake. (Preview) In a recent post (since deleted) I made reference to a post by DMaxer that he did not write. I always try to get it right but slipped up this time. Apologies to DMaxer.	Magnarc	0	824	12:44 PM Aug 28, 2025 by Magnarc
	I LOVE MIDGES !! (Preview) Did you know that your beloved coffee would not be there except for MIDGES? MIDGES are the pollenating activist for the COCAO flower and of course the eventual bean ends up being your coffee! Bees are not involved. "Stolen" from Public Domain. -- Edited by Brodie Allen on Thursday 28th of Augu...	Brodie Allen	5	718	11:54 AM Aug 28, 2025 by Dick0
	Generator and Starlink (Preview) Hi I'm new to this forum. If you could advise me I'd appreciate it. I've bought a caravan and I need to get a generator. I was thinking diesel would be best then I don't have to carry petrol. (Except 2 stroke for my chainsaw) I want it to be quiet of course. Could anyone advise the best one to get please. I kno...	Peter Wade	5	967	01:32 PM Aug 23, 2025 by KiloBravo
	Best way to go (Preview) Heading from Coffs Harbour to Qld via Goondiwindi. 20 foot van, 3lt Nissan. What's the best route over the range? A. Coffs, Dorigo, Armidale B. Coffs, Grafton, Glenn Innes C. Coffs, Casino, Tenterfield Thanks PS. Unfortunately it's not me travelling but an old mate who asked for advice. Told him I wo...	Hendo	9	1149	04:23 PM Aug 20, 2025 by Bicyclecamper
	Secure your vehicle. (Preview) https://www.9news.com.au/national/caravan-wa-halls-creek-tourist-fighting-for-life/4e1a8440-21a0-4ca3-af85-6df1f4a64ee8	rgren2	1	798	08:11 PM Aug 18, 2025 by rgren2
	Why do we need a Pure Sine Wave generator . . . . (Preview) Since a generator is connected to the house battery and the battery is normally situated between generator and loads (items using the power) why can't a much cheaper standard generator be used instead of the much more PSW (inverter) genny be used? I would think that the battery provides the power an...	Brodie Allen	5	870	10:55 AM Aug 18, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	JAYCO Journey/Outback leaks. NOT HAPPY JAN. (Preview) Our van has leaked water from the day we picked it up(new). No one can seem to find how the water gets in. We had cupboards that rotted in the corners but were replaced under warranty,but it still leaks when it rains hard such as in a storm. Its now out of warranty but its still leaks more than ever before bu...	cobberdog	1	746	05:04 PM Aug 13, 2025 by Bicyclecamper
	What is the top of the range air conditioning unit and what size to use (Preview) Hi, I am totally new to the RV scene. I am looking to spend the New Zealand winters up in the warmer weather in Australia For the next few years (Will probably be 50:50 camp site free camping) Im about to order our first MH. Haven't totally decided on which one as yet. Considering the NZ Trail lite 758 X land...	Land cruiser	15	3086	11:01 AM Aug 12, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	SOG toilet ventilator - no odours FORGET CHEMICALS (Preview) Some 10 years ago I installed an SOG toilet ventilator onto the Thetford cassette standard in the van. It took about an hour, and was a bit expensive I thought but in retrspect it was one of the best additions I have made. There is NO odour ever and runs near silently while the loo is in use and draws about...	Brodie Allen	16	1313	04:47 PM Aug 11, 2025 by Cupie
	Replacing solar panels ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have 2 x 120w solarking panels on our poptop, seems like one is now faulty, and of course I that exact size one is not available now. so it looks like I will need to replace both panels, we only use about 25 amps overnight from our 100 amp lithium, so anything from 240 to 300 watts is ample for us (were inWA,...	Brianvicki	31	1625	07:54 PM Aug 7, 2025 by TimTim
	Water tanks usage monitor. (Preview) If you would like to know the EXACT amount of water remaining in your tank/s consider a TOPARGEE digital display monitor. Simple to install - battery/house/flushmount/recessed models available and they are driven bu a small unit inserted into your supply line (after pump) and it will count down f...	Brodie Allen	2	669	04:25 PM Aug 7, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	fridge (Preview) hi alldoes any one have a divider for a 60 lt brass monkey fridge freezer they want to sell or know where i can get onecheers snap	snap1946	0	484	07:07 PM Aug 6, 2025 by snap1946
	Telstra's reduced coverage (Preview) Just returned home from four months in the "bush" and I think it pertinent to comment on the seemingly reduced fringe coverage in country areas. I presume this is as a result of the cessation of G3 but do not know if this is so. I have a CelFi amplifier and have made comment elsewhere that we were previo...	Brodie Allen	7	944	01:07 PM Aug 5, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	NT fire warning (Preview) Hello all, if you are travelling in the NT particularly near Tennant creek, and are as yet unaware, there is a large scrub fire burning in the area, its pretty serious so much so they have brought in volunteer fire fighters from S.A. with their appliances. If you come across any of the fire fighters, gi...	Klaus	1	454	01:04 PM Aug 5, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Where to put a UHF Antenna on Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) I've been using a handheld Uniden with a mag mount antenna on the roof for a while. The radio sits on the shelf above the sun visor and I have a handset on a velcro loop next to it. Not great, but it works. I'd like to get a "proper" radio install done but am struggling with where to mount the Antenna. Don't w...	RoboLB	8	767	06:43 PM Aug 4, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Jayco Off-Road and ACCC... (Preview) In today's news, it states the ACCC are taking Jayco to court over misleading advertising. The article (and the ACCC web site) states Jayco have shown images in their advertising depicting their "off-road" products on 4wd only roads and undertaking water crossing. More, they have promoted RVs wi...	Silkwood	25	2215	06:37 PM Aug 4, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Fridge not switching off ? (Preview) I have a 3 way Dometic fridge that wont switch off even with 240v disconnectEd, not connected to vehicle 12v, just operating on van battery now but still cant turn off. Has anyone replaced the on/off switch ? ( at top of fridge control panel ) it is operating normally on either gas, 240v or vehicle 12v. Tr...	Stevesandy50	8	1087	05:10 PM Aug 4, 2025 by Cupie
	I've changed my Avatar - (Preview) With all the recent discussion about avatars, I thought that I would change mine. Hope that the change works - It was a Cane toad that I lifted from an old Utube Video. I changed it to a picture of a clay figurine that I purchased many years ago. Unique & no copyright I think. SWMBO says it's a goo...	Cupie	4	612	09:56 AM Aug 4, 2025 by DMaxer
	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	632	01:46 PM Jul 31, 2025 by Bicyclecamper
	Best water filters for pumping out of murray (Preview) Best water filters?	BAILEY	18	2600	08:55 PM Jul 23, 2025 by jacks
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