The Grey Nomads - General

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Hello. After much deliberation (caravan or RV) I purchased a Mercedes SWB Sprinter yesterday. I was surprised to learn that my usual insurer, RAC WA, does not insure RVs. I have taken out a policy with CIL. What other options are out there? Id value the input of forum members please.

Snippy · Snippy

Many of us will be getting into gear to hit the road now things are easing up. We are in Whyalla now and starting to head toward NT in time to cross border on 17th July. So what are you all doing? Would be interesting to how we are going to deal with "Our new found freedom."

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

For your own safety, please heed this message. We constantly experience problems with "wobblies", that's caravanners who ride the centre white line instead of keeping as far left as safely possible, holding position along the fog line. This is barely possible, but possible along the...

jrk36 · jrk36

I've just purchased a motorhome for $56,000 in Perth, and WA Dept of Transport Stamp Duty on the Transfer is over $3,700 !!! What an iniquitous tax this is - money for doing nothing - outright rip-off! -- Edited by jrk36 on Saturday 20th of June 2020 12:22:01 PM

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, we are at nanango qld and this morning noticed heaps of caravans Etc. Going past. while convalescing i have heaps of time So decided to count them. From midday to 2 pm 27 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went north and 30 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went south. There were more...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I thought of an idea this afternoon after having a fight in removing the spare tyre cover so I could firstly check, then increase the pressure in the tyre - resulting in a couple of broken finger nails. I wondered about getting a flap cut out above/over the valve & having it held closed with Velcro - h...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'll be passing through Dubbo in a few weeks and wondered about the zoo, I've heard a couple of good reports - what is the wisdom of the forum?

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the $$$ cost / fines for being over loaded with your Car And Van in various states. I want to take my Aluminium Dingy / Fold up Trailer, and outboard motor along on our next trip. If its too much, I will rethink it. Grey

Possum3 · Possum3

NSW residents who tow boats and caravans on Sydneys toll roads will now be eligible for a dedicated rebate. Grey nomads were hit with a huge toll increase on October 1 2019 because cars towing caravans are lumped into the same class as trucks and other heavy vehicles. After months of campaigning from R...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone. Well I spoke to Old about a GVM upgrade. Well if we need it, Get it done was D wife's imput. Oh what a feeling 3800GVM. I took your wisdom on board and used Google to search for the answer yesterday. I need your help to get the right set up. I was reading yesterday that they (NSW Roads & Mariti...

Possum3 · Possum3

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the rocket · the rocket

Hi, has anyone stayed overnight at alf larson lion park? Or anywhere else in miriamvale? Thanks

MDN · MDN

Hi I have an opportunity (perhaps) to buy an "1999 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 312D Refrigerated, 360916, Manual" with 165000 KLMmy question is - are refrig vans easy/hard to convert - can you keep the insulation etc. please excuse my ignorance any comments suggetions will be greatly appreciated. I am...

yobarr · yobarr

For many years I have had this tool hanging on the wall of my workshop,in the hope that someone could identify it.No luck so far,but wondering if anybody here recognises it? Cheers

iana · iana

I must be wrong, but the signs seem to be all mixed up! merging ----- dual lanes becoming one, however the dashed line ends BEFORE by about 50m. To me that means the two lanes have just become one wide lane, tapering to the standard single lane. In WA, the rule was the car lagging behind another car must gi...

Digger2 · Digger2

Have just purchased a Jayco pop-top (not picked it up yet). It is fitted with a Heron AirCommand 2 a/c unit which is not working. The previous owner advises it was working, before being parked up. Im not certain that it has power to the a/c unit. I didnt see any obvious signs like a light up power switch? Ca...

Phil P · Phil P

Hi all, I just purchased at 16 foot Jayco Freedom Caravan. I'll be towing it with my 2014 Hilux SR5 Dual Cab. The Redarc Tow Pro and a Transmission Cooler is being fitted next week on the Hilux. I'm looking for suggestions on Mirrors for the Hilux (will be doing 3-4 months of travel). Is it worth getting st...

Andrew-clarke · Andrew-clarke

We live in Mullaway, NSW and are looking for a house sitter for a few weeks. We have 2 cats, that need some TLC and a veggie garden that needs looking after. We are 300m from the beach and next to the golf club, five minutes from Woolgoolga and twenty minutes from Coffs Harbour.

PeterX · PeterX

Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? Townsville businesses are charged $945 per pedestal annually that is compared with $234 in the town of Eskhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/townsville-motels-queensland-toilet-tax-covid-19-coronavirus/12343030

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Im just setting up my SH Mercedes SWB Sprinter RV (Ive had her three days and cant wait to be out and about ). What is the best storage solution for my water and sullage hoses? It has a shower recess so thinking they could perhaps be carried there but theyd need to be in a bag of some sort to reduce the chance of...

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	RV insurance (Preview) Hello. After much deliberation (caravan or RV) I purchased a Mercedes SWB Sprinter yesterday. I was surprised to learn that my usual insurer, RAC WA, does not insure RVs. I have taken out a policy with CIL. What other options are out there? Id value the input of forum members please.	Aussiefolk	8	1272	09:38 AM Jun 23, 2020 by mus429
	SO WHAT DO WE DO NOW? (Preview) Many of us will be getting into gear to hit the road now things are easing up. We are in Whyalla now and starting to head toward NT in time to cross border on 17th July. So what are you all doing? Would be interesting to how we are going to deal with "Our new found freedom."	Snippy	12	1206	09:55 PM Jun 22, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Reminder to Safely Share the road with Oversize. (Preview) For your own safety, please heed this message. We constantly experience problems with "wobblies", that's caravanners who ride the centre white line instead of keeping as far left as safely possible, holding position along the fog line. This is barely possible, but possible along the...	Cruising Granny	12	1430	03:30 PM Jun 22, 2020 by iana
	Dreadful WA Stamp Duty! (Preview) I've just purchased a motorhome for $56,000 in Perth, and WA Dept of Transport Stamp Duty on the Transfer is over $3,700 !!! What an iniquitous tax this is - money for doing nothing - outright rip-off! -- Edited by jrk36 on Saturday 20th of June 2020 12:22:01 PM	jrk36	15	1947	11:46 AM Jun 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Vans on the move (Preview) Hi everyone, we are at nanango qld and this morning noticed heaps of caravans Etc. Going past. while convalescing i have heaps of time So decided to count them. From midday to 2 pm 27 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went north and 30 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went south. There were more...	the rocket	5	894	09:20 PM Jun 21, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Checking & adjusting spare tyre pressure (Preview) I thought of an idea this afternoon after having a fight in removing the spare tyre cover so I could firstly check, then increase the pressure in the tyre - resulting in a couple of broken finger nails. I wondered about getting a flap cut out above/over the valve & having it held closed with Velcro - h...	Warren-Pat_01	21	1756	03:43 PM Jun 21, 2020 by Onedodger
	Is Dubbo zoo worth visiting? (Preview) I'll be passing through Dubbo in a few weeks and wondered about the zoo, I've heard a couple of good reports - what is the wisdom of the forum?	Mike Harding	8	1733	10:02 AM Jun 21, 2020 by Stevejaz
	Fines for being Over on your Rig ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the $$$ cost / fines for being over loaded with your Car And Van in various states. I want to take my Aluminium Dingy / Fold up Trailer, and outboard motor along on our next trip. If its too much, I will rethink it. Grey	Old and Grey	67	7377	08:09 PM Jun 20, 2020 by TheHeaths
	NSW Tolls Rebate. (Preview) NSW residents who tow boats and caravans on Sydneys toll roads will now be eligible for a dedicated rebate. Grey nomads were hit with a huge toll increase on October 1 2019 because cars towing caravans are lumped into the same class as trucks and other heavy vehicles. After months of campaigning from R...	Possum3	5	1242	02:06 PM Jun 20, 2020 by tiger5
	I need a GVM upgrade to 3800 (Preview) Hi Everyone. Well I spoke to Old about a GVM upgrade. Well if we need it, Get it done was D wife's imput. Oh what a feeling 3800GVM. I took your wisdom on board and used Google to search for the answer yesterday. I need your help to get the right set up. I was reading yesterday that they (NSW Roads & Mariti...	Old and Grey	9	3791	09:00 PM Jun 19, 2020 by Old and Grey
	Diesel Heater (Preview) https://aussieoutbackstore.com.au/collections/new-arrivals/products/5kw-all-in-one-diesel-heater?fbclid=IwAR0C-Bol0ChkScumo-ml7chGbh1RjZHrmB-vfAYY-SHEyiCl5AXIHWp85tU	Possum3	6	1044	08:25 PM Jun 19, 2020 by Possum3
	Miriamvale qld (Preview) Hi, has anyone stayed overnight at alf larson lion park? Or anywhere else in miriamvale? Thanks	the rocket	3	1051	11:08 AM Jun 19, 2020 by the rocket
	Advice on refrigerated van conversion??!! (Preview) Hi I have an opportunity (perhaps) to buy an "1999 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 312D Refrigerated, 360916, Manual" with 165000 KLMmy question is - are refrig vans easy/hard to convert - can you keep the insulation etc. please excuse my ignorance any comments suggetions will be greatly appreciated. I am...	MDN	10	1089	09:27 AM Jun 19, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	What is this? (Preview) For many years I have had this tool hanging on the wall of my workshop,in the hope that someone could identify it.No luck so far,but wondering if anybody here recognises it? Cheers	yobarr	14	2274	07:34 AM Jun 19, 2020 by Radar
	M-M-M-M-M merging ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I must be wrong, but the signs seem to be all mixed up! merging ----- dual lanes becoming one, however the dashed line ends BEFORE by about 50m. To me that means the two lanes have just become one wide lane, tapering to the standard single lane. In WA, the rule was the car lagging behind another car must gi...	iana	30	2794	10:40 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Hylife
	Jayco Air Conditioning (Preview) Have just purchased a Jayco pop-top (not picked it up yet). It is fitted with a Heron AirCommand 2 a/c unit which is not working. The previous owner advises it was working, before being parked up. Im not certain that it has power to the a/c unit. I didnt see any obvious signs like a light up power switch? Ca...	Digger2	4	1066	08:33 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Digger2
	Stability Control and Mirrors (Preview) Hi all, I just purchased at 16 foot Jayco Freedom Caravan. I'll be towing it with my 2014 Hilux SR5 Dual Cab. The Redarc Tow Pro and a Transmission Cooler is being fitted next week on the Hilux. I'm looking for suggestions on Mirrors for the Hilux (will be doing 3-4 months of travel). Is it worth getting st...	Phil P	14	1855	07:10 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Phil P
	House sitting in the Coffs Harbour area (Preview) We live in Mullaway, NSW and are looking for a house sitter for a few weeks. We have 2 cats, that need some TLC and a veggie garden that needs looking after. We are 300m from the beach and next to the golf club, five minutes from Woolgoolga and twenty minutes from Coffs Harbour.	Andrew-clarke	0	659	05:18 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew-clarke
	Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? (Preview) Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? Townsville businesses are charged $945 per pedestal annually that is compared with $234 in the town of Eskhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/townsville-motels-queensland-toilet-tax-covid-19-coronavirus/12343030	PeterX	6	1982	02:12 PM Jun 17, 2020 by PeterX
	Ideal storage of water and sullage hoses. (Preview) Im just setting up my SH Mercedes SWB Sprinter RV (Ive had her three days and cant wait to be out and about ). What is the best storage solution for my water and sullage hoses? It has a shower recess so thinking they could perhaps be carried there but theyd need to be in a bag of some sort to reduce the chance of...	Aussiefolk	10	4791	04:02 PM Jun 16, 2020 by Jamjar
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