The Grey Nomads - General

rtb1956 · rtb1956

Hi everyone. New to the whole carravaning thing, have been travelling for about 4 weeks. Am thinking of winging it to Daintree, from Townsville. Any suggestions about booking ahead, is everything booked out? Appreciate any feedback.

4robbos · 4robbos

Hi Everyone I am just about to head off to FNQ and also return via inland roads (Longreach, Winton etc) to Hervey Bay. In the past I have done similar trips and just winged it, stopping when I felt like it or going where someone may have recommended during happy hour, with no set bookings. I am becoming ner...

Peter AD · Peter AD

Hi , Avidia 2020 fiat motorhome 2.2 160HP , 9 speed auto. we are getting " ESC unavailable", "hill holder unavailable", " start stop unavailable" then check brake controller and check engine. Rv then goes into limp mode staying in same gear untill it stops!! 2 1200$ tows to 2 different fiat mechani...

kilkenny · kilkenny

kilkenny wrote 1s ago:Hi folks, I'm thinking of installing a satking orbit on my van myself has anybody done the same? What are the pros & cons? I look forward to your opinion / advice Thanks in advance Regards Steve

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A short wake-up regarding PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) and their dangers. Seems much more ominous than the "jab"! PPI's are medications like ACIMAX (Omeprazole) and the like. A huge proportion of older citizens are subject to "heartburn", so these drugs are very commonly prescribed. Have a lo...

MikeJ · MikeJ

Hi I am about to install a diesel heater in my van. Do I connect the 12V through my battery management system (BMPRO) or directly to the Battery (with a fuse)

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have just sold my two petrol chainsaws, and will buy a battery powered one for use on the road. What brands are people using? i am seeing some cheap junk, and small handheld units, like 4 to 6 inch, but i was thinking a full size would be more useful. Decent brands are as dear as petrol powered units.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Whats the best way to get onto the West Gate Bridge from Station Pier ? and i am not walking , taking Caravan , have looked a google maps but they seen to direct me through some narrow looking roads ,on maps I hate driving in Melbourne

Geeco · Geeco

I have watched as the State leaders have made the decisions while the Feds have seemed not to have the legal power or initiative to take the lead in dealing with COVID. A further example is the difference in additude between WA & NT re alcohol sales. In the top end of WA each person is allowed to purcha...

Santa · Santa

For some reason the email advice of a new post to a subscribed thread is no longer working for me the last I received was a fortnight ago. Have checked settings, cant find a solution there, wondering if others have noticed this' It's quite a handy feature, allows you to link straight through to posts of i...

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, We looked at a new Fortitude 22.6Club Trax caravan today at Brisbane RV'S Burpengary. i have not heard of them previously even though the sales person told me they have been around for some time and that the Club Trax is their most popular van. I have trawled the internet tonight but can not find a...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

I have had a an EML file sent to me this morning. It is so I can write in how much Solar watts I am currently making at a fixed time each day for 7 days. As this is a newly replaced under warranty system, but it looks like something has failed again, and I am only getting 5.5 watts instead of 1.7kw under full su...

thecat · thecat

We have a Camper and want to drive from Brisbane to Birdsville. is there any advice. Our van is a Toyota Hiace

tea spoon · tea spoon

heard on the grapevine that a negative test is now required to book in to a caravan park in south oz ......anyone out there struck this ..........

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Someone asked this question in another thread and rather than answer where only a few will see I decided to start a new thread. If you know a better way please post. This is for Windows but, I imagine, is almost identical for Mac: Copy the link (URL) into the clipboard eg. http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/fo...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

The paddock we are presently in would be approx 5 acres. In comes a van and parks right in front on me, 10 minutes later another van pulls up and parks right on my tail..why?

Hairyone · Hairyone

Gday, The solar controller in my van looks like one of those cheap Chinese PWM controllers ( which they usually sell as MPPT) and not really what Im after. I want something that will we show me solar panel output x2, battery voltage x2, power consumption and easy to read etc.... I've used Victron contro...

Jenboma · Jenboma

Hi everyone We are about to head north from Ballarat. Just trying to get a feel for how busy and tricky it is near Darwin We were heading to Kununurra but doesnt look like it now. Cant get into Darwin any earlier so just wondering how busy it is and how easy to get accommodation for 2 vans. cheers everyone ...

Possum3 · Possum3

I came across this being sold at Anaconda $345.00 - thought some may be interested - Meet ZOLEO - Seamless Global Messaging for Smartphones - Reasonable priced plans (I believe) - ZOLEO Plans - Australia

Ger08 · Ger08

Hi all, Ive been using one of these filters for a while now and Im trying to figure out how long they last. Does anyone know? Also is there a better filter out there

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	daintree (Preview) Hi everyone. New to the whole carravaning thing, have been travelling for about 4 weeks. Am thinking of winging it to Daintree, from Townsville. Any suggestions about booking ahead, is everything booked out? Appreciate any feedback.	rtb1956	3	843	08:46 AM Jul 14, 2021 by rtb1956
	Travel in Far North Queensland - to book or not to book that is the question (Preview) Hi Everyone I am just about to head off to FNQ and also return via inland roads (Longreach, Winton etc) to Hervey Bay. In the past I have done similar trips and just winged it, stopping when I felt like it or going where someone may have recommended during happy hour, with no set bookings. I am becoming ner...	4robbos	7	1387	08:23 AM Jul 14, 2021 by yobarr
	Fiat Avidia motorhome 2020 ESC issues sending us into limp mode HELP please (Preview) Hi , Avidia 2020 fiat motorhome 2.2 160HP , 9 speed auto. we are getting " ESC unavailable", "hill holder unavailable", " start stop unavailable" then check brake controller and check engine. Rv then goes into limp mode staying in same gear untill it stops!! 2 1200$ tows to 2 different fiat mechani...	Peter AD	14	2255	10:42 PM Jul 13, 2021 by montie
	Satking Orbit (Preview) kilkenny wrote 1s ago:Hi folks, I'm thinking of installing a satking orbit on my van myself has anybody done the same? What are the pros & cons? I look forward to your opinion / advice Thanks in advance Regards Steve	kilkenny	7	1805	09:09 PM Jul 13, 2021 by Roachie
	"Indigestion", "Acid tummy", dangers of medication (Preview) A short wake-up regarding PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) and their dangers. Seems much more ominous than the "jab"! PPI's are medications like ACIMAX (Omeprazole) and the like. A huge proportion of older citizens are subject to "heartburn", so these drugs are very commonly prescribed. Have a lo...	Brodie Allen	13	2618	04:45 PM Jul 13, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Diesel Heater 12V connection (Preview) Hi I am about to install a diesel heater in my van. Do I connect the 12V through my battery management system (BMPRO) or directly to the Battery (with a fuse)	MikeJ	6	1795	08:02 AM Jul 13, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Anyone using a battery powered chainsaw? (Preview) I have just sold my two petrol chainsaws, and will buy a battery powered one for use on the road. What brands are people using? i am seeing some cheap junk, and small handheld units, like 4 to 6 inch, but i was thinking a full size would be more useful. Decent brands are as dear as petrol powered units.	gdayjr	24	4422	06:32 PM Jul 12, 2021 by gdayjr
	Station pier (Preview) Whats the best way to get onto the West Gate Bridge from Station Pier ? and i am not walking , taking Caravan , have looked a google maps but they seen to direct me through some narrow looking roads ,on maps I hate driving in Melbourne	Cowboy7307	18	1838	07:14 PM Jul 11, 2021 by Southern Cruizer
	The UNunited states of AU (Preview) I have watched as the State leaders have made the decisions while the Feds have seemed not to have the legal power or initiative to take the lead in dealing with COVID. A further example is the difference in additude between WA & NT re alcohol sales. In the top end of WA each person is allowed to purcha...	Geeco	24	1508	04:55 PM Jul 11, 2021 by Geeco
	Email notification, new posts to subscribed threads???? (Preview) For some reason the email advice of a new post to a subscribed thread is no longer working for me the last I received was a fortnight ago. Have checked settings, cant find a solution there, wondering if others have noticed this' It's quite a handy feature, allows you to link straight through to posts of i...	Santa	7	800	10:48 AM Jul 11, 2021 by Santa
	Fortitude Caravans (Preview) Hi All, We looked at a new Fortitude 22.6Club Trax caravan today at Brisbane RV'S Burpengary. i have not heard of them previously even though the sales person told me they have been around for some time and that the Club Trax is their most popular van. I have trawled the internet tonight but can not find a...	bobkat	11	5971	08:48 AM Jul 11, 2021 by Possum3
	EML File. (Preview) I have had a an EML file sent to me this morning. It is so I can write in how much Solar watts I am currently making at a fixed time each day for 7 days. As this is a newly replaced under warranty system, but it looks like something has failed again, and I am only getting 5.5 watts instead of 1.7kw under full su...	Bicyclecamper	4	576	10:41 AM Jul 8, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Travel Brisbane to Birdsville (Preview) We have a Camper and want to drive from Brisbane to Birdsville. is there any advice. Our van is a Toyota Hiace	thecat	1	532	08:51 PM Jul 7, 2021 by Possum3
	do we now need a test for covid (Preview) heard on the grapevine that a negative test is now required to book in to a caravan park in south oz ......anyone out there struck this ..........	tea spoon	2	414	03:18 PM Jul 7, 2021 by markf
	How to insert a click-able link on this forum (Preview) Someone asked this question in another thread and rather than answer where only a few will see I decided to start a new thread. If you know a better way please post. This is for Windows but, I imagine, is almost identical for Mac: Copy the link (URL) into the clipboard eg. http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/fo...	Mike Harding	16	1258	02:35 PM Jul 7, 2021 by dorian
	Why? (Preview) The paddock we are presently in would be approx 5 acres. In comes a van and parks right in front on me, 10 minutes later another van pulls up and parks right on my tail..why?	Bas + Eve	16	1038	10:49 AM Jul 7, 2021 by tea spoon
	Solar controller / battery monitor (Preview) Gday, The solar controller in my van looks like one of those cheap Chinese PWM controllers ( which they usually sell as MPPT) and not really what Im after. I want something that will we show me solar panel output x2, battery voltage x2, power consumption and easy to read etc.... I've used Victron contro...	Hairyone	8	1421	09:07 AM Jul 7, 2021 by Clarky 1
	Places to stay in Litchfield and Kakadu (Preview) Hi everyone We are about to head north from Ballarat. Just trying to get a feel for how busy and tricky it is near Darwin We were heading to Kununurra but doesnt look like it now. Cant get into Darwin any earlier so just wondering how busy it is and how easy to get accommodation for 2 vans. cheers everyone ...	Jenboma	7	672	10:12 PM Jul 6, 2021 by Geeco
	Reasonably priced remote commmunication system (Preview) I came across this being sold at Anaconda $345.00 - thought some may be interested - Meet ZOLEO - Seamless Global Messaging for Smartphones - Reasonable priced plans (I believe) - ZOLEO Plans - Australia	Possum3	4	829	09:37 PM Jul 6, 2021 by VK2FJW
	BEST water filter (Preview) Hi all, Ive been using one of these filters for a while now and Im trying to figure out how long they last. Does anyone know? Also is there a better filter out there	Ger08	28	3473	04:10 PM Jul 6, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
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