The Grey Nomads - General

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone & Happy New Year too. Since we've had our van (4 years) we have clocked up over 50,000 kms & I don't know its past history (was second hand). We did find red sand in a couple of places so it might have been out in the Birdsville area. It has both shock absorbers & the tension sprin...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

This free camp will be opening in the middle of this year.It is just North of Mitta Mitta on the main highway. It looks more suitable for smaller vans or camper trailers,just have wait and see till it is completed. Looks like you are a bit high off the water.still good to see more areas opening up. -- Edite...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Fairly obviously you will need an internet connection for this website to work: Lightning Map

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

This caution is probably obvious but.... This morning I investigated a couple of camps in NE Victoria which had been posted to Wiki Camps. Both were 10km or so into the bush so, as is my rule, I left the caravan behind and used the 4WD only. One site (Avondale Gardens) had a few reviews which were more or le...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

Happy New Year everyone! We have found a nifty little device for making ice cubes, perfect for caravans, available at Howards Storage World. It consists of a plastic ice mould with rubbery sides which pulls open (left photo) and closed (right photo). First you close the device, open the white plug in...

Mikemalone · Mikemalone

Hi everyone I am wondering what address to put on my driver's licence when one has no fixed address whilst travelling OZ. Cheers Michael

Cassie63 · Cassie63

I know the box says outdoor use only, however has anyone used these inside the van?

Broken old Digger · Broken old Digger

GDAY I HAVE A STOCK STANDARD 2017 D MAX IM LOOKING AT GOING BACK TO A CARAVAN TO REPLACE OUR MOTORHOME. GOC HOME FRONT [WIFE] LIKES TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO MOVE AROUND IF REQUIRED, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE FOLLOWING; A. DO I NEED TO UPGRADE THE SUSPENSION THE VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH FACTORY SUSPEN...

Webmaster · Webmaster

A very happy New Year to all forum members and their families and friends … and best wishes for an adventurous and fun-filled 2022! It’s probably fair to say that the past year has presented a few challenges for most grey nomads but, hopefully, it’s also seen you visit some amazing places, enjoy some am...

Bellbird · Bellbird

In the late 1980s we had a free standing Freedom annexe that attached to our Kombi (and later to our HiAce). It had an elasticated connecting sleeve between the annexe and campervan, but I can't remember how it would have attached to the campervan. Did anyone have one of these? How did we attach it? Pre...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Conflicting information about requirements of van parks regarding acceptance of non vacc patrons. Since parks are outdoors accom, maybe they are not required to enforce a vacc certificate, but I see that sporting events certificates are mandatory, and they are certainly outdoors. What has b...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, we are looking at selling our van (timber frame) and want to go for an Aluminium Frame with composite panels Has anyone done any research on wether welded or riveted is better.Now keeping in mind, we will not be doing any extreme off-road, but certainly roads like the Gibb, the Cape etc -- Edited...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-09/bogong-moth-grey-headed-flying-fox-endangered/100687642Once found in overwhelming numbers, bogong moths used to flood Parliament House in Canberra and even troubled athletes at the Sydney...

Smith · Smith

Do any of you wise people know of a way of removing those dammed sticky hooks from the caravan wall without damaging the rather flimsy wall stuff? I have 3 little white plastic , and I must say very unattractive , hooks set unevenly in the wrong (for me) place . Unfortunately I cannot not see them and they a...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Mooted to be available in mid 22 (at least in Se Qld). I cannot find any information regarding it's portability other than as FOX is - registered to a particular address. But FOX goes with me everywhere - will Starlink be similar? B

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just as a reassurance activity I regularly run all my devices regularly during lay-up so that there isn't likely to be inconveniences when preparing for holiday. It's a 6-year old Dometic. Today the fridge has shown -20 in the freezer and -7 in the general compartment. Since ambient is around 20 ov...

Smith · Smith

My caravan has a 12v electric pump installed , on a recent trip I found I used the water tank alarmingly quickly ( 60l tank). I blame the electric pump (and myself of course) it's convenience tricked me into thinking I was at home. I dislike the use of power to perform tasks which can be done manually , I als...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Rugged gusty wind a couple of nights ago decided to take one of the hatches off. I am not sure re model etc so am asking here if someone can identify from these pics. Aussie Paul.

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. I haven't bought a van yet - just doing my homework. I'm pretty sure that I will be happy to cook outside no matter what the weather so an inside kitchen is just a 'maybe'. I have a weber baby q and will use that often but I'm just wondering about bbq and general cooking outside the van under the verandah....

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-25/health-warning-ross-river-virus-algae-bloom/100725472

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan shock absorbers (Preview) Hello everyone & Happy New Year too. Since we've had our van (4 years) we have clocked up over 50,000 kms & I don't know its past history (was second hand). We did find red sand in a couple of places so it might have been out in the Birdsville area. It has both shock absorbers & the tension sprin...	Warren-Pat_01	9	2386	09:22 AM Jan 7, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	Another New Free Camp in N.E. Vict. (Preview) This free camp will be opening in the middle of this year.It is just North of Mitta Mitta on the main highway. It looks more suitable for smaller vans or camper trailers,just have wait and see till it is completed. Looks like you are a bit high off the water.still good to see more areas opening up. -- Edite...	Plain Truth	2	792	08:56 PM Jan 6, 2022 by Plain Truth
	Lightning Map - see where all the action is (Preview) Fairly obviously you will need an internet connection for this website to work: Lightning Map	Mike Harding	3	690	05:10 PM Jan 6, 2022 by Craig1
	Wiki Camps - exercise caution in regard to campsite access (Preview) This caution is probably obvious but.... This morning I investigated a couple of camps in NE Victoria which had been posted to Wiki Camps. Both were 10km or so into the bush so, as is my rule, I left the caravan behind and used the 4WD only. One site (Avondale Gardens) had a few reviews which were more or le...	Mike Harding	9	915	01:31 PM Jan 6, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Ice Maker device (Preview) Happy New Year everyone! We have found a nifty little device for making ice cubes, perfect for caravans, available at Howards Storage World. It consists of a plastic ice mould with rubbery sides which pulls open (left photo) and closed (right photo). First you close the device, open the white plug in...	Derek Barnes	5	959	12:32 PM Jan 6, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	Address (Preview) Hi everyone I am wondering what address to put on my driver's licence when one has no fixed address whilst travelling OZ. Cheers Michael	Mikemalone	4	720	08:57 AM Jan 6, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Thermocell (Preview) I know the box says outdoor use only, however has anyone used these inside the van?	Cassie63	16	1553	11:02 AM Jan 5, 2022 by Seaeagle63
	Advice on vehicle mods for towing (Preview) GDAY I HAVE A STOCK STANDARD 2017 D MAX IM LOOKING AT GOING BACK TO A CARAVAN TO REPLACE OUR MOTORHOME. GOC HOME FRONT [WIFE] LIKES TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO MOVE AROUND IF REQUIRED, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE FOLLOWING; A. DO I NEED TO UPGRADE THE SUSPENSION THE VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH FACTORY SUSPEN...	Broken old Digger	19	1582	10:06 AM Jan 4, 2022 by Izabarack
	Happy New Year! (Preview) A very happy New Year to all forum members and their families and friends … and best wishes for an adventurous and fun-filled 2022! It’s probably fair to say that the past year has presented a few challenges for most grey nomads but, hopefully, it’s also seen you visit some amazing places, enjoy some am...	Webmaster	5	435	07:23 AM Jan 4, 2022 by Radar
	Freedom Annexe (Freedom Tents not Jayco Freedom caravan) (Preview) In the late 1980s we had a free standing Freedom annexe that attached to our Kombi (and later to our HiAce). It had an elasticated connecting sleeve between the annexe and campervan, but I can't remember how it would have attached to the campervan. Did anyone have one of these? How did we attach it? Pre...	Bellbird	2	495	05:05 PM Jan 3, 2022 by Corndoggy
	vacc or not Vacc in vanparks (closed) (Preview) Conflicting information about requirements of van parks regarding acceptance of non vacc patrons. Since parks are outdoors accom, maybe they are not required to enforce a vacc certificate, but I see that sporting events certificates are mandatory, and they are certainly outdoors. What has b...	Brodie Allen	21	1372	11:05 AM Jan 3, 2022 by Clarky 1
	Welded or Riveted Aluminium framed vans (Preview) Hi all, we are looking at selling our van (timber frame) and want to go for an Aluminium Frame with composite panels Has anyone done any research on wether welded or riveted is better.Now keeping in mind, we will not be doing any extreme off-road, but certainly roads like the Gibb, the Cape etc -- Edited...	Branchie	15	2730	01:00 PM Jan 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bogong moths now endangered? (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-09/bogong-moth-grey-headed-flying-fox-endangered/100687642Once found in overwhelming numbers, bogong moths used to flood Parliament House in Canberra and even troubled athletes at the Sydney...	dorian	16	990	12:52 PM Jan 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	those dammed sticky hooks (Preview) Do any of you wise people know of a way of removing those dammed sticky hooks from the caravan wall without damaging the rather flimsy wall stuff? I have 3 little white plastic , and I must say very unattractive , hooks set unevenly in the wrong (for me) place . Unfortunately I cannot not see them and they a...	Smith	10	1323	12:41 PM Jan 1, 2022 by Pariss
	Re STARLINK (Preview) Mooted to be available in mid 22 (at least in Se Qld). I cannot find any information regarding it's portability other than as FOX is - registered to a particular address. But FOX goes with me everywhere - will Starlink be similar? B	Brodie Allen	13	1754	12:05 PM Jan 1, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Fridge temperatures during lay-up ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Just as a reassurance activity I regularly run all my devices regularly during lay-up so that there isn't likely to be inconveniences when preparing for holiday. It's a 6-year old Dometic. Today the fridge has shown -20 in the freezer and -7 in the general compartment. Since ambient is around 20 ov...	Brodie Allen	40	2459	10:10 AM Jan 1, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Water pumps Electric or Manual (Preview) My caravan has a 12v electric pump installed , on a recent trip I found I used the water tank alarmingly quickly ( 60l tank). I blame the electric pump (and myself of course) it's convenience tricked me into thinking I was at home. I dislike the use of power to perform tasks which can be done manually , I als...	Smith	16	1195	01:09 AM Jan 1, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	Van hatch (Preview) Rugged gusty wind a couple of nights ago decided to take one of the hatches off. I am not sure re model etc so am asking here if someone can identify from these pics. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	9	1105	11:03 PM Dec 31, 2021 by aussie_paul
	Greasy cooking (Preview) Hi. I haven't bought a van yet - just doing my homework. I'm pretty sure that I will be happy to cook outside no matter what the weather so an inside kitchen is just a 'maybe'. I have a weber baby q and will use that often but I'm just wondering about bbq and general cooking outside the van under the verandah....	NoelB	10	877	09:27 AM Dec 31, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ross River virus and toxic blue-green algae detected in regional Victoria and NSW (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-25/health-warning-ross-river-virus-algae-bloom/100725472	dorian	13	854	05:32 PM Dec 30, 2021 by Inland_Sailor
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