The Grey Nomads - General

first timer · first timer

Is there anyone out there having problems with aldi phone? Mine has started not receiving calls but automatically sending calls to voicemail and my data only works in certain localities. We have three phone on aldi and untill recently they have been fantastic but all three are now doing the same. Im w...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

My grey water tank sensor is beginning to give strange results such as 3/4 full then empty then 3/4 full then empty within a few seconds. I also notice that the flow from the tank is slower than previously. I am going to change the tap at the end of the grey water line to a larger one as it seems to be a narrowin...

msg · msg

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AusQld · AusQld

Would like to hear your suggestions to keep mice out of vehicle engine bays and interior spaces of MH and CV, or are they impossible to keep out and the best option is to postpone trip.. regards Wayne.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, When we bought our new D-max nearly 18 months ago, I had a small scupper vent fitted to the front of the canopy to keep the dust out. Does anyone know how long the springs last? Luckily I found ours had broken before leaving Cape Palmerston (south of Sarina) before TC Narina filled up the...

robails1 · robails1

Purchased a caravan in 2016 but did not pick it up until 2017 April 4 from Sydney. After picking it up and going camping with others we took it back 2 weeks later with warranty 3 problems which the dealership fixed. We later went up the guys of Australia to Darwin and things started to go wrong 27 issues oc...

mellykelly · mellykelly

I am a dog groomer (currently running my own business). When we get on the road early next year I am hoping to offer dog grooming services on the road. If there is anyone here that does a similar thing I would love to chat.

Lidia · Lidia

Hi, we intend to depart Cairns in two weeks time heading for WA via Ayers Rock, traveling through Warburton, Leonora, on to Geraldton and to Broome. With the current G2G application, which has a self-quarantine direction, we need to supply a quarantine address, which of course we do not have and it se...

JayDee · JayDee

Real Estate prices and the demand for homes have gone ballistic up here in the Brisbane Region and southeast corner. In some cases, houses are selling before they even become open houses on a Saturday. But the scary thing is that the word BILLION is becoming as common today, as our Aussies famous great...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All Has anyone been on the Goolma Rd? Im looking at towing through there next week and wonder about the road condition and steepness if any? Cheers Vince

Watto57 · Watto57

Looking for some info on the road from Dubbo to Tamworth thru Coolah towing a caravan. Always travelled Via highway

Cruisehunter · Cruisehunter

Why do Dometic windows crack when using a car wash soap when cleaning the van, basically means the windows are not fit for use.

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

Gas Bottles only have a limited lifespan which I believe is printed on the bottle. We only use our gas very infrequently when free camping, so it is many months before we need a refill. Usually we run all appliances including the induction cooktops on 240v electricity when in caravan parks, which is wh...

Cruisehunter · Cruisehunter

Why do these new Dometic windows crack when washing the van using soaps in the water?

Tamsun · Tamsun

Morning everyone. Im planning a Sydney to Perth trip early June and hope to have 1.5 months time frame for the trip. (I have 5 days training late June in Perth) I was hoping to hear any suggested itinerarys, recommendations, or even just any guidance, wise words etc. I have not travelled this distan...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

Has any one recieved a notification by text from Telstra with respect to opening a Direct Debit for monthly accounts? Is this another option to our long term invoice plan which is paid at the local Post Office? Have fun Haji-Baba

KymLou · KymLou

Hi there, We will be buying a Sat phone in the near future for outback and big lapping adventures. We've done research and leaning towards Thuraya XT Lite. Anyone out there have one ? Your comments appreciated. Thankyou.

peter67 · peter67

Hi all, looking for some type of easy to use template for my laptop, to keep track of where I've been and how much I'm spending per week/month/year so I can easily keep an eye on my budget. All ideas most welcome, stay safe out there. ps my web search so far has only turned up holidays with airfares etc.

bgt · bgt

I've noticed a lot more roadtrains on highways down south. A lot on the Sturt highway between Mildura and Adelaide. A lot down south on the Newell highway. Has there been recent rule changes or have I been asleep at the wheel? Also B triples.

slawrence436 · slawrence436

Hi, After some advice We are looking at a 2nd hand van in NSW, it is 4 years old. There is no Tare stamped on the compliance plate. Is this required in NSW , if not , is the Tare noted on the rego papers. Just curious as to why there wouldn't be one , so one can work out payload. If any one has experienced this...

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	Aldi phone plan (Preview) Is there anyone out there having problems with aldi phone? Mine has started not receiving calls but automatically sending calls to voicemail and my data only works in certain localities. We have three phone on aldi and untill recently they have been fantastic but all three are now doing the same. Im w...	first timer	9	1584	11:17 AM Mar 25, 2021 by Mackayak
	Grey Water Tank Cleaning (Preview) My grey water tank sensor is beginning to give strange results such as 3/4 full then empty then 3/4 full then empty within a few seconds. I also notice that the flow from the tank is slower than previously. I am going to change the tap at the end of the grey water line to a larger one as it seems to be a narrowin...	Derek Barnes	6	4411	09:13 AM Mar 25, 2021 by Dougwe
	Sheba (Preview) a -- Edited by msg on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 03:20:39 PM -- Edited by msg on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 04:14:34 PM	msg	3	1305	07:24 PM Mar 24, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Mouse plague. (Preview) Would like to hear your suggestions to keep mice out of vehicle engine bays and interior spaces of MH and CV, or are they impossible to keep out and the best option is to postpone trip.. regards Wayne.	AusQld	17	1985	11:00 PM Mar 23, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Scupper vent springs (Preview) Hello everyone, When we bought our new D-max nearly 18 months ago, I had a small scupper vent fitted to the front of the canopy to keep the dust out. Does anyone know how long the springs last? Luckily I found ours had broken before leaving Cape Palmerston (south of Sarina) before TC Narina filled up the...	Warren-Pat_01	4	1362	09:26 PM Mar 23, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Expensive purchase of a LEMON. (Preview) Purchased a caravan in 2016 but did not pick it up until 2017 April 4 from Sydney. After picking it up and going camping with others we took it back 2 weeks later with warranty 3 problems which the dealership fixed. We later went up the guys of Australia to Darwin and things started to go wrong 27 issues oc...	robails1	12	3255	07:49 AM Mar 23, 2021 by JayDee
	Dog grooming (Preview) I am a dog groomer (currently running my own business). When we get on the road early next year I am hoping to offer dog grooming services on the road. If there is anyone here that does a similar thing I would love to chat.	mellykelly	1	576	06:17 PM Mar 22, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	COVID Corner (Preview) Hi, we intend to depart Cairns in two weeks time heading for WA via Ayers Rock, traveling through Warburton, Leonora, on to Geraldton and to Broome. With the current G2G application, which has a self-quarantine direction, we need to supply a quarantine address, which of course we do not have and it se...	Lidia	7	965	10:49 PM Mar 21, 2021 by Aussie1
	Brisbane Region Housing Boom. (Preview) Real Estate prices and the demand for homes have gone ballistic up here in the Brisbane Region and southeast corner. In some cases, houses are selling before they even become open houses on a Saturday. But the scary thing is that the word BILLION is becoming as common today, as our Aussies famous great...	JayDee	6	1082	09:54 PM Mar 21, 2021 by oldbloke
	Gulgong to Wellington NSW (Preview) Hi All Has anyone been on the Goolma Rd? Im looking at towing through there next week and wonder about the road condition and steepness if any? Cheers Vince	vince56	1	998	06:00 PM Mar 21, 2021 by Radar
	Road from Dubbo to Tamworth road conditions thru Coolah (Preview) Looking for some info on the road from Dubbo to Tamworth thru Coolah towing a caravan. Always travelled Via highway	Watto57	3	1236	05:31 PM Mar 21, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Using car wash soap (Preview) Why do Dometic windows crack when using a car wash soap when cleaning the van, basically means the windows are not fit for use.	Cruisehunter	14	1831	06:59 AM Mar 21, 2021 by gdayjr
	Gas Bottles - Refill, Swap, or Replace (Preview) Gas Bottles only have a limited lifespan which I believe is printed on the bottle. We only use our gas very infrequently when free camping, so it is many months before we need a refill. Usually we run all appliances including the induction cooktops on 240v electricity when in caravan parks, which is wh...	Derek Barnes	17	7064	09:03 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	Using car wash soap (Preview) Why do these new Dometic windows crack when washing the van using soaps in the water?	Cruisehunter	0	369	05:52 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Cruisehunter
	Sydney to Perth advice (Preview) Morning everyone. Im planning a Sydney to Perth trip early June and hope to have 1.5 months time frame for the trip. (I have 5 days training late June in Perth) I was hoping to hear any suggested itinerarys, recommendations, or even just any guidance, wise words etc. I have not travelled this distan...	Tamsun	17	3017	05:37 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Long Weekend
	Direct Debit Question. (Preview) Has any one recieved a notification by text from Telstra with respect to opening a Direct Debit for monthly accounts? Is this another option to our long term invoice plan which is paid at the local Post Office? Have fun Haji-Baba	Haji-Baba	13	1210	02:48 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Bobdown
	Satellite Phone (Preview) Hi there, We will be buying a Sat phone in the near future for outback and big lapping adventures. We've done research and leaning towards Thuraya XT Lite. Anyone out there have one ? Your comments appreciated. Thankyou.	KymLou	3	964	11:39 AM Mar 19, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Financial Trip Planner, any ideas please (Preview) Hi all, looking for some type of easy to use template for my laptop, to keep track of where I've been and how much I'm spending per week/month/year so I can easily keep an eye on my budget. All ideas most welcome, stay safe out there. ps my web search so far has only turned up holidays with airfares etc.	peter67	12	827	10:25 PM Mar 18, 2021 by Gaylehere
	Road trains (Preview) I've noticed a lot more roadtrains on highways down south. A lot on the Sturt highway between Mildura and Adelaide. A lot down south on the Newell highway. Has there been recent rule changes or have I been asleep at the wheel? Also B triples.	bgt	10	2089	05:38 PM Mar 18, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Tare Weight (Preview) Hi, After some advice We are looking at a 2nd hand van in NSW, it is 4 years old. There is no Tare stamped on the compliance plate. Is this required in NSW , if not , is the Tare noted on the rego papers. Just curious as to why there wouldn't be one , so one can work out payload. If any one has experienced this...	slawrence436	7	1470	12:46 PM Mar 18, 2021 by yobarr
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