The Grey Nomads - General

pipes · pipes

Regular readers/writers will no doubt remember my rantings a number of weeks ago regarding my "OSTI" problem. Nutshell. An operation on my lower back. Pain had/has been bad for about 6 years. 2017. An op to stop the pain. First time in hospital. 2 weeks later, and I am without pain. Must get out of the so...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Afternoon all on this yet another iso day. Just a quick question. What do people do to maybe stop water freezing in the hose from the tap to van? I will be spending winter this year in Nth East VIC and it's getting very cold at night and in the mornings now. Just a little different to my normal Townsville sta...

Blueanlou · Blueanlou

Not sure if I am in the right place here but here goes anyway.. Received my insurance renewal notice today and looks like the thieves are try to claw back what they lost in the bushfires and floods etc. Premium now $959.00 up from $833.00 and we also have a lay up clause for 5 months of the year plus they lowe...

Johnmj · Johnmj

Looking for a selling price for a 2008 Roadstar Voyager Sapphire 25ft full off road with awning solar panels shower toilet what price Do they sell for

ERI LI · ERI LI

Atherton Tablelands gets a wintery,drizzly blast from 4 to 8 am then fines up for few hours..so 2 seasons in 1 day..The layered look clothing is needed,to strip off later,The locals are breeding madly- all colors -- Edited by ERI LI on Wednesday 6th of May 2020 04:51:15 PM

weggs · weggs

Hi, Can anyone advise me on purchasing a good quality stainless steel or aluminium long handled beach scoop for when I go detecting on the beach. Brands/prices etc Thanks Weggs

jab160 · jab160

Ok brains trust....what is a proven good machine to have onboard. Intend placing it into trailer, along with the kitchen sink,hair drier etc etc. 2 people use.

Joker · Joker

Hi and Hello to everyone, Yep I haven't been on here for a while cause had to sort out a few different problems etc.. BUT I need your help please as I would love to find a used Elddis Xplore 302 which would perfect for me as it the max in practicality and comfort to tow with my Mitsubishi 2018 ASX Diesel Auto...

JayDee · JayDee

And Amazon is right on Walmarts heels and growing faster!!! How Big is Walmart? Who shops at Walmart? This This should boggle your mind!And Probably scare you as well!!!!! 1. At Wal-Mart, Amer...

Vaughan · Vaughan

I believe there is an application before the courts in Victoria to close the business . Does anyone know why? Or have any more information.

KymLou · KymLou

Hi all, hope everyone is safe and well . We have recently purchased a Jayco Expanda Outback 16.56.3 2013 model. We have spent the past couple of weeks washing, waxing, deep cleaning and generally getting to know the "nuts & bolts" of the van before we consider road trips (once we can). There are 2...

Llib Nosrebor · Llib Nosrebor

Hi. I'm considering switching my vehicle insurance from NRMA to Woolworths as the premium is less than half price for a similar coverage. I have had a very favorable experience previously with Woolworths when a vehicle covered by them collided with mine and I was not at fault. Has anybody had unfavor...

pipes · pipes

It was when I thought of buying one of those CUBII. The TV ad. tells us that we can just sit there exercise. All OK. Then I was told the price. $600, plus !!!!! I didn't buy it. I will stick to my pushbike. Pipes

iana · iana

Just fitted a reversing camera, yes but its different. I have the safety dave monitor that takes about four cameras, I had a spare camera that I removed of the rear of our caravan. I had previously installed the loom with the intention of fitting a camera for backing onto the ball, but we seem to be able to...

Bru · Bru

Yes they still might happen in September, so dream on get out the maps and see what you can do. What a way to celebrate being on the road again. We have the advantage of being in Boulia for the duration of the lockdown so it could possibly be something for us and I hear the Bakery there is getting ready to reo...

Hendo · Hendo

In the outback town of Lingalonga things are tough, most people are out of work because of the virus and just about everyone is living on credit. A government official is driving through town, stops at the hotel-motel and says he wants to inspect the rooms as he was planning to stay for the night. He put a...

Magnarc · Magnarc

I think I know what my problem is. I am suffering from PostTraumatic Caravan Deprivation.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hi everyone, I received a Safety Recall in the mail today & was wondering how many others have been "caught"? We purchased the car new last September & ordered the LSU model with the new spring arrangement (3 reasonably heavy looking springs instead of the 5 on the LSM). The ride was ok, it took...

Bill Brealey · Bill Brealey

Hi everyone, We have just purchased our new caravan, a Bailey Rangefinder Nebula and have just completed fitting it out and are now readying ourselves for our first weekend wild camping. We have 2 x 150W solar panels & 2 x 100amp AGM batteries. My question is when we arrive at our destination do we s...

JayDee · JayDee

This is another version of the Co-vid 19 set to the musical of the Sound of Silence, which the original was a classic. Original song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. Enjoy this classic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsfy8AD_S0 Jay&Dee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	About the ostiopreosis, ,etc. (Preview) Regular readers/writers will no doubt remember my rantings a number of weeks ago regarding my "OSTI" problem. Nutshell. An operation on my lower back. Pain had/has been bad for about 6 years. 2017. An op to stop the pain. First time in hospital. 2 weeks later, and I am without pain. Must get out of the so...	pipes	9	1350	10:47 PM May 18, 2020 by Gypsy at Heart
	WATER FREEZING IN HOSE (Preview) Afternoon all on this yet another iso day. Just a quick question. What do people do to maybe stop water freezing in the hose from the tap to van? I will be spending winter this year in Nth East VIC and it's getting very cold at night and in the mornings now. Just a little different to my normal Townsville sta...	Dougwe	27	3396	08:58 AM May 18, 2020 by DMaxer
	Caravan insurance (Preview) Not sure if I am in the right place here but here goes anyway.. Received my insurance renewal notice today and looks like the thieves are try to claw back what they lost in the bushfires and floods etc. Premium now $959.00 up from $833.00 and we also have a lay up clause for 5 months of the year plus they lowe...	Blueanlou	8	2345	10:21 PM May 17, 2020 by Jenken
	Value caravan please (Preview) Looking for a selling price for a 2008 Roadstar Voyager Sapphire 25ft full off road with awning solar panels shower toilet what price Do they sell for	Johnmj	9	2638	08:51 PM May 17, 2020 by Johnmj
	WINTER BEGINS & WHERE-? (Preview) Atherton Tablelands gets a wintery,drizzly blast from 4 to 8 am then fines up for few hours..so 2 seasons in 1 day..The layered look clothing is needed,to strip off later,The locals are breeding madly- all colors -- Edited by ERI LI on Wednesday 6th of May 2020 04:51:15 PM	ERI LI	12	1525	01:23 PM May 17, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Metal detecting beach scoops (Preview) Hi, Can anyone advise me on purchasing a good quality stainless steel or aluminium long handled beach scoop for when I go detecting on the beach. Brands/prices etc Thanks Weggs	weggs	7	2339	01:07 PM May 15, 2020 by PeterInSa
	Washing machines (Preview) Ok brains trust....what is a proven good machine to have onboard. Intend placing it into trailer, along with the kitchen sink,hair drier etc etc. 2 people use.	jab160	20	2523	08:39 AM May 14, 2020 by jab160
	Trying to find a used Elddis Xplore 302 (Preview) Hi and Hello to everyone, Yep I haven't been on here for a while cause had to sort out a few different problems etc.. BUT I need your help please as I would love to find a used Elddis Xplore 302 which would perfect for me as it the max in practicality and comfort to tow with my Mitsubishi 2018 ASX Diesel Auto...	Joker	1	1322	08:42 PM May 12, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	Walmart. What a business (Preview) And Amazon is right on Walmarts heels and growing faster!!! How Big is Walmart? Who shops at Walmart? This This should boggle your mind!And Probably scare you as well!!!!! 1. At Wal-Mart, Amer...	JayDee	13	2289	02:50 PM May 12, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Jurgens (Preview) I believe there is an application before the courts in Victoria to close the business . Does anyone know why? Or have any more information.	Vaughan	3	1934	07:14 PM May 11, 2020 by Hylife
	Emptying water tanks (Preview) Hi all, hope everyone is safe and well . We have recently purchased a Jayco Expanda Outback 16.56.3 2013 model. We have spent the past couple of weeks washing, waxing, deep cleaning and generally getting to know the "nuts & bolts" of the van before we consider road trips (once we can). There are 2...	KymLou	14	2734	03:56 PM May 11, 2020 by KymLou
	Woolworths Insurance. (Preview) Hi. I'm considering switching my vehicle insurance from NRMA to Woolworths as the premium is less than half price for a similar coverage. I have had a very favorable experience previously with Woolworths when a vehicle covered by them collided with mine and I was not at fault. Has anybody had unfavor...	Llib Nosrebor	8	2263	12:57 PM May 11, 2020 by Cupie
	I was about to stop using my pushbike............. ck to my pushll (Preview) It was when I thought of buying one of those CUBII. The TV ad. tells us that we can just sit there exercise. All OK. Then I was told the price. $600, plus !!!!! I didn't buy it. I will stick to my pushbike. Pipes	pipes	13	1290	09:59 PM May 10, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Just fitted a reversing camera. (Preview) Just fitted a reversing camera, yes but its different. I have the safety dave monitor that takes about four cameras, I had a spare camera that I removed of the rear of our caravan. I had previously installed the loom with the intention of fitting a camera for backing onto the ball, but we seem to be able to...	iana	2	1306	04:39 PM May 10, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Birdsville Races (Preview) Yes they still might happen in September, so dream on get out the maps and see what you can do. What a way to celebrate being on the road again. We have the advantage of being in Boulia for the duration of the lockdown so it could possibly be something for us and I hear the Bakery there is getting ready to reo...	Bru	2	1080	12:27 AM May 9, 2020 by Stretch60
	How the Stimulas Package works (Preview) In the outback town of Lingalonga things are tough, most people are out of work because of the virus and just about everyone is living on credit. A government official is driving through town, stops at the hotel-motel and says he wants to inspect the rooms as he was planning to stay for the night. He put a...	Hendo	7	1814	09:15 PM May 8, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	PTCD (Preview) I think I know what my problem is. I am suffering from PostTraumatic Caravan Deprivation.	Magnarc	5	1490	02:44 PM May 6, 2020 by Tony Bev
	D-Max LSU Safety Recall (Preview) Hi everyone, I received a Safety Recall in the mail today & was wondering how many others have been "caught"? We purchased the car new last September & ordered the LSU model with the new spring arrangement (3 reasonably heavy looking springs instead of the 5 on the LSM). The ride was ok, it took...	Warren-Pat_01	4	1620	02:12 AM May 6, 2020 by yobarr
	12Vdc or gas for the refrigerator (Preview) Hi everyone, We have just purchased our new caravan, a Bailey Rangefinder Nebula and have just completed fitting it out and are now readying ourselves for our first weekend wild camping. We have 2 x 150W solar panels & 2 x 100amp AGM batteries. My question is when we arrive at our destination do we s...	Bill Brealey	14	1296	12:54 AM May 6, 2020 by PaulJohn
	Another take on the classic THE SOUND OF SILENCE.( WORTH THE LISTEN) (Preview) This is another version of the Co-vid 19 set to the musical of the Sound of Silence, which the original was a classic. Original song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. Enjoy this classic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsfy8AD_S0 Jay&Dee	JayDee	10	1330	04:11 PM May 5, 2020 by pipes
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