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Hi, I am trying to locate some spare parts for the dreaded Dometic VT2500 vacuum toilet, specifically the vacuum switch housing, part # 242600456. I would ideally like the docking station (where the vacuum motor unit etcis fixed to ) if anyone has took one out to replace with a different unit I would b...

Hi recently moved to Perth and plan to take the van out to see the wildflowers mid Sept. Would appreciate any suggestions on where to base ourselves.

I was just wondering how many of us Grey Nomads check our gas hot water anode to see if it is still serviceable. We check after we have been on a long trip lasting many weeks. Failure to do so and replace if necessary will save heaps of dollars on a replacement hot water system. It should be come part of the c...

Is it worth converting our van 240 AC TV to a 12 volt DC tv.

Fed-Up!

A member asked me a question, in the Politicisation of banks post, which has unfortunately been closed QuestionTony Bev wrote: I simply refuse to use any self service checkout machine, as they are doing someone out of a job How do you get on at the petrol station?IzaAnswerIn any town which has bot...

In April next year some rellos are coming to Australia and they are avid glampers from Canada and I want to take them to a half dozen really nice camps out here. Its going to be very difficult to compete with their country so some input from others would be helpful. Seaside would be a hit I would think. NO...

Would like to ask has anyone been across the nullabour in october ? then Boome . Have been across before in may Admitedly not the most ideal time i guess but due to other things going on Ive got 8 weeks to spend on a trip down to albany then work our way up to Broome then northern highway to katherine back...

Some time ago there was discussion on what was the 'average' fee to use a caravan park, with various opinions. This may come as a wake-up for many caravanners? For self-contained full-time travellers like me this equates to an annual saving of $27,000+. Not 'Chicken Feed' Makes spending a bit of mon...

Hi everyone, I have the following items for sale - note I live in Townsville so they are best suited to go in this region. 1. A pair of Aussie Truck mirrors that don't suite my D-Max - they are more suited to cars with window rubbers similar to GU Patrols, etc. Price $40. 2. Trail Blazer 60L Compact fridge-f...

Spoke to friends last night in Exmouth WA, had to stay at the overflow camp run by council, $70 @ night WITH NO POWER! WHAT A RIP OFF, like the rest of WA, in mine and a lot of others opinions, including his. You spend large amounts of money and time getting there, they want you to spend money on the way and su...

Hi have for sale a wineguard ariel good condition ,asking $270 Ono pickup kincumber nsw ,cash only .Contact 0467018355

Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post Hi, WE ARE BACK. Just want to let all the long-standing and newer forumites over the last couple of years, know that Jay&Dee is back on our favourite camping forum. We sold the old Coromal as we were convinced that our caravaning days were over, but the love of...

I hope that I am not preaching to the converted but theres a free app that every grey should have: What.three.words Go see it for your own good. All first responders recommend it and it is so handy when talking to others about location. You can tell anyone exactly where you are in 3 words anywhere on t...

you have to be joking! Matildas get the keys to Brisbane, a possiily a statue at Suncorp Stadium, all this for loosing. Will there be Matilda's the movie next.

Howdy all, Besides the obvious problems of getting and choosing the right RV which I am starting on now, as the title suggests, how o you come up with an itinerary ? Firstly I have no set time limit at this stage, unless I hate th elifestyle completely, which I highly doubt.. We have a huge country to expl...

Can anybody help identify this piece of equipment that is on display in a WA small town museum? The old chap who volunteers at the museum says that he's been trying for years to identify it. The handles are about 18 (450mm) long and one appears to be adjustable in length, but there is a strange hook on th...