The Grey Nomads - General

Jason F · Jason F

I just got slugged $3,161 for rego in NSW plus some extreme limited use comprehensive insurance (this is the absolute minimum cost for a 4x4 medium truck). I plan to put a small slide-on camper on the back. Its an absolute toy compared to the size of most motorhomes. I don't think I can keep paying this r...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I read in Today's Bulletin that the Council website for booking stays at the city's sites (beaches, in the mountains - no I would not take van to Paluma) has been released. It is https://townsville.book-able.net.au/ As reported last year they will eventually add a charge but the fir...

tea spoon · tea spoon

just got back from 5 days away at Edithburg van park york peninsula SA.......unfortunatly the weather was atrocious the wind and rain was bad im glad i had my new Devanti tv and dvd player with discs as it was mostly stuck in the van days .......it was still sort of enjoyable and i was going to have 5 days at...

hodgie55 · hodgie55

Has anyone fitted Witi security system to their caravan.If so would like to know members thoughts please.Thanks Ian

dorian · dorian

I was under the impression that grey nomads who turned up at farm gates looking for work as fruit pickers would have no trouble getting hired. Not so this "young" guy (53 years): Would-be fruit picker calls for more flexible hiring practices as growers seek answers to worker shortage: [url]https:/...

elliemike · elliemike

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-31/covid-quarantine-hotel-worker-tests-positive-in-perth-wa/13106968-- Edited by elliemike on Sunday 31st of January 2021 04:39:55 PM

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. I will retire in about 5 years but want to buy a Prado soon to start personalising it. I've looked at the differences between the base GX and the GXL and reckon I can save myself around $6k. I don't need the third row of seats (more room and better for the sliding fridge/freezer) and I think I can get by wi...

Gezza E · Gezza E

Hi All My Wife And I Are Planning our Big Trip To God Knows Where but we Don't really care Any Tips on Job serking Places To Go to get a start We Both Have Good Skills and Experience I'm A Qual Cabinetmaker also Welder HC Licence Forklift Licence Bus Driver Bus Depot Manager Bla Bla You get The Picture W...

tea spoon · tea spoon

my first post on here .......is who tows with a car now days NOT A 4X4........... i tow a 14 foot Quest with a ba fairmont .......towed with fords for many years now they do the job well .....when at van parks where i go mostly nearly every vehicle is a 4X4..........unless going off road i find 4X4s not as co...

dragonmist1 · dragonmist1

Hi all, Am new to this. Asking your advice: What are the particular Start Up Costs associated with the van/motorhome lifestyle please? And Ongoing costs? Assuming I buy a van/motorhome and/ or fit it out to my personal feature requirements( cost involved I know ), what are the other costs/ hidden cos...

JayDee · JayDee

Both of us ie:- Jay & Dee both suffer from bad Arthritis. There has been some talk in our circle of friends re the use of CBD. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, which is also known as marijuana. My Q is that I am seeking advice from anyone on the forum wh...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there are signs at the extremeties of Tasmania like there is at the 4 most extremities of the mainland Australia? I have done the extremeties of mainland Australia and will be heading to Tasmania soon so I wonder if i can do the same while down there. Any advice would be...

JayDee · JayDee

Here are some great camping specials with ALDI for Saturday 13th February.Has anyone previously purchased the 20 - 22ft van covers and if so are they as good as they say they are???www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-13-february/Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 3r...

Possum3 · Possum3

This is the 3rd and final report by Automotive Engineer Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia; The Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia - RV Books -- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of February 2021 07:25:28 AM

Possum3 · Possum3

Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No. 6) Act 2020 (legislation.gov.au) If any goods (caravan per se) purchased on or after 17th day of December 2020 suffers a major failure it may be returned to seller for a full and total refund. The pertinent bit; Schedule 4 paragraph 36: 36 At the end of sect...

Robruno · Robruno

Hi we are looking at buying a Retreat Brampton 2011. We have looked at online reviews, some are really good but there's a lot of bad reviews. Does anyone own/ed one. Can you please tell us what you think about your van Thanks in advance

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

Letter today in the SMH Traveller section"SITE FOR SORE EYES When restrictions eased for Victorians last year we decided to visit Emerald Beach in NSW... ... We decided to take our caravan and relax in the Big4 Emerald Beach park. I rang to book a site, finding one powered site left. We were so lucky? Th...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/caravan-industry-association-of-australia-make-pitch-to-make-camping-a-tax-deduction-ng-b881783358z

oldbloke · oldbloke

Like many when the virus hit our overseas trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was cancelled. Its starting to look like you've done a fair bit of dough. However, looking forward I'm thinking will we ever travel overseas again? I think it'll be about 2 years before it's safe. Had planned 3 or 4. What are people t...

mike g g · mike g g

We are going to travel north via qld from central coast to darwin leaving mid april is this a good time and also what are good convenient parks to stay in ,close to city ,any ideas welcome .arrive darwin end of april Mike g

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Registering a motorhome vs a truck (Preview) I just got slugged $3,161 for rego in NSW plus some extreme limited use comprehensive insurance (this is the absolute minimum cost for a 4x4 medium truck). I plan to put a small slide-on camper on the back. Its an absolute toy compared to the size of most motorhomes. I don't think I can keep paying this r...	Jason F	6	974	10:28 PM Feb 7, 2021 by Trailer Sailer
	Camping, RV sites - Townsville, NQ (Preview) Hello everyone, I read in Today's Bulletin that the Council website for booking stays at the city's sites (beaches, in the mountains - no I would not take van to Paluma) has been released. It is https://townsville.book-able.net.au/ As reported last year they will eventually add a charge but the fir...	Warren-Pat_01	2	569	08:34 PM Feb 7, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	not all trips away are great (Preview) just got back from 5 days away at Edithburg van park york peninsula SA.......unfortunatly the weather was atrocious the wind and rain was bad im glad i had my new Devanti tv and dvd player with discs as it was mostly stuck in the van days .......it was still sort of enjoyable and i was going to have 5 days at...	tea spoon	10	1462	06:00 PM Feb 7, 2021 by Snippy
	Witi (Preview) Has anyone fitted Witi security system to their caravan.If so would like to know members thoughts please.Thanks Ian	hodgie55	2	794	02:25 PM Feb 7, 2021 by travelyounger
	Fruit picking (Preview) I was under the impression that grey nomads who turned up at farm gates looking for work as fruit pickers would have no trouble getting hired. Not so this "young" guy (53 years): Would-be fruit picker calls for more flexible hiring practices as growers seek answers to worker shortage: [url]https:/...	dorian	8	1459	08:00 PM Feb 6, 2021 by oldbloke
	WA IN SNAP LOCKDOWN ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-31/covid-quarantine-hotel-worker-tests-positive-in-perth-wa/13106968-- Edited by elliemike on Sunday 31st of January 2021 04:39:55 PM	elliemike	37	2377	10:53 AM Feb 6, 2021 by Aussie1
	Prado GXL or GX? (Preview) Hi. I will retire in about 5 years but want to buy a Prado soon to start personalising it. I've looked at the differences between the base GX and the GXL and reckon I can save myself around $6k. I don't need the third row of seats (more room and better for the sliding fridge/freezer) and I think I can get by wi...	NoelB	14	8398	08:52 AM Feb 6, 2021 by NoelB
	First Timers (Preview) Hi All My Wife And I Are Planning our Big Trip To God Knows Where but we Don't really care Any Tips on Job serking Places To Go to get a start We Both Have Good Skills and Experience I'm A Qual Cabinetmaker also Welder HC Licence Forklift Licence Bus Driver Bus Depot Manager Bla Bla You get The Picture W...	Gezza E	2	1209	08:25 AM Feb 6, 2021 by travelyounger
	who tows with a car thats not a 4x4 (Preview) my first post on here .......is who tows with a car now days NOT A 4X4........... i tow a 14 foot Quest with a ba fairmont .......towed with fords for many years now they do the job well .....when at van parks where i go mostly nearly every vehicle is a 4X4..........unless going off road i find 4X4s not as co...	tea spoon	19	2749	10:15 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	New Beginnings (Preview) Hi all, Am new to this. Asking your advice: What are the particular Start Up Costs associated with the van/motorhome lifestyle please? And Ongoing costs? Assuming I buy a van/motorhome and/ or fit it out to my personal feature requirements( cost involved I know ), what are the other costs/ hidden cos...	dragonmist1	8	1363	09:41 PM Feb 5, 2021 by oldbloke
	CBD and Arthritis. (Preview) Both of us ie:- Jay & Dee both suffer from bad Arthritis. There has been some talk in our circle of friends re the use of CBD. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, which is also known as marijuana. My Q is that I am seeking advice from anyone on the forum wh...	JayDee	9	1248	04:21 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Corndoggy
	Extreme points of Tasmania. (Preview) Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there are signs at the extremeties of Tasmania like there is at the 4 most extremities of the mainland Australia? I have done the extremeties of mainland Australia and will be heading to Tasmania soon so I wonder if i can do the same while down there. Any advice would be...	cjt55	7	1942	03:45 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Aldi Camping Specials Sat. 13th Feb. 2021 (Preview) Here are some great camping specials with ALDI for Saturday 13th February.Has anyone previously purchased the 20 - 22ft van covers and if so are they as good as they say they are???www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-13-february/Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 3r...	JayDee	14	2091	10:49 PM Feb 4, 2021 by Cupie
	The (Unsatisfactory) Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia Part 3: Government Regulatory Issues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This is the 3rd and final report by Automotive Engineer Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia; The Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia - RV Books -- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of February 2021 07:25:28 AM	Possum3	37	1598	05:17 PM Feb 4, 2021 by Trailer Sailer
	Changes to ACL that affects Lemon's (Preview) Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No. 6) Act 2020 (legislation.gov.au) If any goods (caravan per se) purchased on or after 17th day of December 2020 suffers a major failure it may be returned to seller for a full and total refund. The pertinent bit; Schedule 4 paragraph 36: 36 At the end of sect...	Possum3	12	1365	08:08 PM Feb 3, 2021 by montie
	Retreat Brampton (Preview) Hi we are looking at buying a Retreat Brampton 2011. We have looked at online reviews, some are really good but there's a lot of bad reviews. Does anyone own/ed one. Can you please tell us what you think about your van Thanks in advance	Robruno	3	1215	05:50 PM Feb 3, 2021 by Bobdown
	Do you believe this price (Preview) Letter today in the SMH Traveller section"SITE FOR SORE EYES When restrictions eased for Victorians last year we decided to visit Emerald Beach in NSW... ... We decided to take our caravan and relax in the Big4 Emerald Beach park. I rang to book a site, finding one powered site left. We were so lucky? Th...	Tony LEE	27	2542	07:10 PM Feb 2, 2021 by Bobdown
	Tax Deductions for Camping? (Preview) https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/caravan-industry-association-of-australia-make-pitch-to-make-camping-a-tax-deduction-ng-b881783358z	Long Weekend	7	1199	03:05 PM Feb 1, 2021 by Ge
	Overseas travel. What next. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Like many when the virus hit our overseas trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was cancelled. Its starting to look like you've done a fair bit of dough. However, looking forward I'm thinking will we ever travel overseas again? I think it'll be about 2 years before it's safe. Had planned 3 or 4. What are people t...	oldbloke	48	2684	09:59 AM Jan 31, 2021 by bgt
	Darwin April May Yes/No (Preview) We are going to travel north via qld from central coast to darwin leaving mid april is this a good time and also what are good convenient parks to stay in ,close to city ,any ideas welcome .arrive darwin end of april Mike g	mike g g	9	1087	03:13 PM Jan 30, 2021 by Wanda
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