The Grey Nomads - General

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning everyone, Well the brain is still working while asleep. Got to thinking about our van and how Jayco came up with the lucky numbers on so many models in their range. We know that new van's, are weighed empty for stamp duty on rego's. Our van has a Tare Weight of 2061. A Gvm of 2475 leaving us with a 414...

Davos · Davos

Looking at changing out our existing suburban hot water service to an instant hot water service...after recommendation on best unit and if it's easy to change over yourself thanks in advance i meant for caravan sorry for any confusion -- Edited by Davos on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 03:08:45 PM

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi everyone, Old and myself have noted how the Banks and Retailers are processing the card transactions now. In the past if you were paying by credit card over Saturday /Sunday weekend, all those transactions would go through on a Monday. Not Anymore. We started watching our cards more closely six mo...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Congratulations and welcome to the world of full-time travelling nomads. Although it all seems to have come together quickly for you we know it's been a long time in the Wishing and planning. We wish you all that we have found ourselves, you may even find yourself looking forward to finding a Wombat...

JayDee · JayDee

Yesterday we noticed a sign on the spare wheel of a 4x4. I could not believe what I was reading. For my money I can not see how this owner is allowed to have this sign on his spare tyre. But I guess that it is the times we live in. The sign. CUintheNT embossed on a map of the Northern Territory. Admin may not...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Just some general information if anyone will know pls, looking at just a couple of nights at Gregory Downs on the river behind the pub, we have stayed there a few times over the years but i'm hearing that the area is being run by a group of some description, not sure who or what, anyone heard anythin...

Brifor · Brifor

Hi All I am new to Grey Nomads. We have a Winnebago and I want to take my Yamaha XT 225 on a rack on the rear (see pic). I have a tool box also on the rear which I would like to keep so I am thinking of attaching an extender I can put the bike rack into. My tow bar is Hayman Reese and can take 280 kgs, the bike weighs...

Cupie · Cupie

If you were thinking of changing up to a new Motor Home, haven't I got a Rig for you. No problems with weights or power with this beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYXpakP0dBI And it only costs a smidgen over US $500,000

orid · orid

Is anyone travelling from Perth or Albany to anywhere near Kununurra that can tow a small Quintrex boat for me please? Regards Peter phone 0438002220

Moyston · Moyston

Hi, this is my first post. Ive been camping for ages, but more on a motorcycle which is a bit different, as i can go off road and up narly tracks etc, which i still do. However with the curernt situation, we usually go overseas and about now would be coming back from thailand. But thats not going to happen an...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Is Google manipulating cases. Open up google,type in 200 cases and see what comes up' Open up google again and type in a new number and see what you get.

Itchum · Itchum

Hi All, if anyone has had trouble with rocker roller leaf suspension on dual axle, would be interested to hear about it, we're in the market for a 20 ft van with moderate offroad capabilitiy, hoping to be max 3200 kgs, and getting differing advice from sales people. Basically want a bit extra clearanc...

mike g g · mike g g

Have decided to maybe have a couple of weeks wandering around the state and support some of the local business ,anyone out there doing this at the moment and if so have you encountered and problems .We hope to head off the end of this week.

Powder · Powder

Hi. We are new to the grey nomad lifestyle and will be working our way around this wonderful country. Our plan is to work in exchange for site, electricity and anything else we can barter. Looking for peoples experiences and what hours worked in exchange for these facilities. Any pointers are most wel...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I usually camp in the forest in the middle of nowhere so a decent torch is essential to me. I have a few small LED torches, including a good head torch, and they are great for use around the camp but I seek a serious torch which *really* lights up the whole area. I bought a $50 Energizer one from Bunnings 12 mo...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

I am in my late seventies,but this Winter in East Gippsland would have one of nicest we can recall. A few cold frosty nights,some rain, mainly at nights,but lots of lovely sunny cold days. Can't wait for the snow to melt,and to get up to the High Country,all depends on the virus. Stay safe.

Joker · Joker

Would love to know in case anyone driving the above car and got a caravan! So the questions would be: 1. What type of caravan are you towing? 2. Any problems as the ASX Diesel 4x4 Auto has only max Towing Capacity of 1400kg. Mine is the 2018 Model I would love to buy a second hand (Max $15000). Being doing lot...

Hendo · Hendo

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we bought a Gasmate Deluxe rotisserie for our 4 burner hooded BBQ ,set it up last night total disaster, first thing it did was unwind the two long rods so put them back together again ,made sure every thing was running free and set it going again, did the same thing and in the mean time it had started to bend...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all just clicked over 101,000 km and all good then engine light comes on and loses power for a short time .I contacted Izuzu and they did scan of computer and said low boost on turbo so new turbo.This model was the first with the dpf filter .I have had since new towing up to 3 ton regularly and oil changed e...

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	Caravan Atm/Gvm Upgrade on U tube (Preview) Morning everyone, Well the brain is still working while asleep. Got to thinking about our van and how Jayco came up with the lucky numbers on so many models in their range. We know that new van's, are weighed empty for stamp duty on rego's. Our van has a Tare Weight of 2061. A Gvm of 2475 leaving us with a 414...	Old and Grey	24	3390	04:15 PM Aug 17, 2020 by yobarr
	Instant hot water service (Preview) Looking at changing out our existing suburban hot water service to an instant hot water service...after recommendation on best unit and if it's easy to change over yourself thanks in advance i meant for caravan sorry for any confusion -- Edited by Davos on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 03:08:45 PM	Davos	24	3881	03:26 PM Aug 17, 2020 by Onedodger
	How the banking system is moving forward at top speed (Preview) Hi everyone, Old and myself have noted how the Banks and Retailers are processing the card transactions now. In the past if you were paying by credit card over Saturday /Sunday weekend, all those transactions would go through on a Monday. Not Anymore. We started watching our cards more closely six mo...	Old and Grey	6	1016	02:59 PM Aug 16, 2020 by Old and Grey
	Congratulations Dougwe!!!! (Preview) Congratulations and welcome to the world of full-time travelling nomads. Although it all seems to have come together quickly for you we know it's been a long time in the Wishing and planning. We wish you all that we have found ourselves, you may even find yourself looking forward to finding a Wombat...	Poppy sore eye	3	709	05:32 PM Aug 14, 2020 by Hydeeeho
	How signs have changed... welcome to the 2020's ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yesterday we noticed a sign on the spare wheel of a 4x4. I could not believe what I was reading. For my money I can not see how this owner is allowed to have this sign on his spare tyre. But I guess that it is the times we live in. The sign. CUintheNT embossed on a map of the Northern Territory. Admin may not...	JayDee	44	2765	01:36 PM Aug 14, 2020 by yobarr
	general Info needed (Preview) Hi all, Just some general information if anyone will know pls, looking at just a couple of nights at Gregory Downs on the river behind the pub, we have stayed there a few times over the years but i'm hearing that the area is being run by a group of some description, not sure who or what, anyone heard anythin...	miroku12g	7	1283	11:59 AM Aug 14, 2020 by miroku12g
	Attaching motorbike rack (Preview) Hi All I am new to Grey Nomads. We have a Winnebago and I want to take my Yamaha XT 225 on a rack on the rear (see pic). I have a tool box also on the rear which I would like to keep so I am thinking of attaching an extender I can put the bike rack into. My tow bar is Hayman Reese and can take 280 kgs, the bike weighs...	Brifor	17	1653	05:55 PM Aug 13, 2020 by Brifor
	MotorHome Suggestion (Preview) If you were thinking of changing up to a new Motor Home, haven't I got a Rig for you. No problems with weights or power with this beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYXpakP0dBI And it only costs a smidgen over US $500,000	Cupie	8	1247	05:15 PM Aug 13, 2020 by msg
	boat to Kununurra (Preview) Is anyone travelling from Perth or Albany to anywhere near Kununurra that can tow a small Quintrex boat for me please? Regards Peter phone 0438002220	orid	3	976	12:16 AM Aug 13, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Getting ideas to travel in a Van (Preview) Hi, this is my first post. Ive been camping for ages, but more on a motorcycle which is a bit different, as i can go off road and up narly tracks etc, which i still do. However with the curernt situation, we usually go overseas and about now would be coming back from thailand. But thats not going to happen an...	Moyston	10	1044	09:08 PM Aug 12, 2020 by Moyston
	virus cases (Preview) Is Google manipulating cases. Open up google,type in 200 cases and see what comes up' Open up google again and type in a new number and see what you get.	Plain Truth	29	1588	03:39 PM Aug 12, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Suspension ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, if anyone has had trouble with rocker roller leaf suspension on dual axle, would be interested to hear about it, we're in the market for a 20 ft van with moderate offroad capabilitiy, hoping to be max 3200 kgs, and getting differing advice from sales people. Basically want a bit extra clearanc...	Itchum	42	4304	09:37 AM Aug 12, 2020 by blaze
	We are going to support some local economy's in nsw (Preview) Have decided to maybe have a couple of weeks wandering around the state and support some of the local business ,anyone out there doing this at the moment and if so have you encountered and problems .We hope to head off the end of this week.	mike g g	4	1021	07:08 PM Aug 11, 2020 by dogbox
	Working on the road (Preview) Hi. We are new to the grey nomad lifestyle and will be working our way around this wonderful country. Our plan is to work in exchange for site, electricity and anything else we can barter. Looking for peoples experiences and what hours worked in exchange for these facilities. Any pointers are most wel...	Powder	12	2069	04:19 PM Aug 11, 2020 by MOAB
	Suggestions for a quality torch please (Preview) I usually camp in the forest in the middle of nowhere so a decent torch is essential to me. I have a few small LED torches, including a good head torch, and they are great for use around the camp but I seek a serious torch which really lights up the whole area. I bought a $50 Energizer one from Bunnings 12 mo...	Mike Harding	12	1664	06:35 PM Aug 10, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	The Weather (Preview) I am in my late seventies,but this Winter in East Gippsland would have one of nicest we can recall. A few cold frosty nights,some rain, mainly at nights,but lots of lovely sunny cold days. Can't wait for the snow to melt,and to get up to the High Country,all depends on the virus. Stay safe.	Plain Truth	14	1152	05:38 PM Aug 10, 2020 by Sheffield-er
	Hi and Hello - is anyone here driving a Mitsubishi ASX 4x4 Diesel Auto (Preview) Would love to know in case anyone driving the above car and got a caravan! So the questions would be: 1. What type of caravan are you towing? 2. Any problems as the ASX Diesel 4x4 Auto has only max Towing Capacity of 1400kg. Mine is the 2018 Model I would love to buy a second hand (Max $15000). Being doing lot...	Joker	7	2438	02:56 PM Aug 10, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Stay Home (Preview)	Hendo	4	984	08:07 PM Aug 9, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	GasMate rotisserie (Preview) we bought a Gasmate Deluxe rotisserie for our 4 burner hooded BBQ ,set it up last night total disaster, first thing it did was unwind the two long rods so put them back together again ,made sure every thing was running free and set it going again, did the same thing and in the mean time it had started to bend...	Cowboy7307	1	802	01:37 PM Aug 9, 2020 by hako
	Izuzu dmax 2017 turbo fault (Preview) Hi all just clicked over 101,000 km and all good then engine light comes on and loses power for a short time .I contacted Izuzu and they did scan of computer and said low boost on turbo so new turbo.This model was the first with the dpf filter .I have had since new towing up to 3 ton regularly and oil changed e...	travelyounger	9	2139	11:48 AM Aug 9, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
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