The Grey Nomads - General

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://theconversation.com/a-battery-price-war-is-kicking-off-that-could-soon-make-electric-cars-cheaper-heres-how-225165?utm_medium=email&utm_...

JayDee · JayDee

I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...

msg · msg

Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...

Coburg · Coburg

Hi, I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering. Thanks in advance.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...

Nelly · Nelly

I have seen some m/h's with an electric roll-down bed in the roof - do you think that this would make the m/h top heavy when travelling? especially with an innerspring mattress on it.

Petemack · Petemack

Hi everyone,A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads?Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ?Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic.Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer t...

grandpa · grandpa

The Vehicle is a 2008 Model import from Japan, converted in Brisbane to their Diamond Series it has presently 172,000 Km.On a recent trip we arrived on a camp site Friday night, the vehicle performed perfectly going over the Snowy Mountains. Saturday morning we received a call informing us that a Bu...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

I am looking at possibly changing my two 9kg gas bottles with the 7.5 composite gas bottles https://compgas.com.au/products/fysp-7-5 what experiences are out there on these, its a large cost but is it worth it, and yes I would like to reduce weight on the drawbar now that I have a bike rack and two bik...

pavalige · pavalige

I find this the easiest way to keep informed and then I search for other topics I have an interest in.

gmacs · gmacs

We want to travel to Moree from Port Macquarie Walcha hwy is still closed during the day for traffic, so we are looking at going via coffs. We only have a 1.6 ton poptop Any comments or thoughts please about that route.

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

Hi All, Has anyone installed a house inverter split system on their caravan? Pro's / Con's? Some have some good specs relating to power consumption & setting up solar / battery. E.g in the 500W-800W range Thanks -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Thursday 7th of March 2024 08:04:40 AM

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

Hi All, Looking to see what others have as a list of items they check prior to purchasing a used caravan. Mechanical: Drawbar, hitch, tyres (date), brakes, suspension, pop top, awning Watch outs: Rust / visible cracks / uneven wear / sag Internal: Fridge, A/C, cupboards, windows, burners/oven, wat...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://theconversation.com/yabby-traps-and-discarded-fishing-tackle-can-kill-platypuses-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-224242?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%205%202024%20-%202897429424&utm_conten...

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

On my Viscount Newport the weight is shown as Tare 1150 and GVM 1450 Allowing 300 kg for Food Clothes Booze and water as well as house battery I want to add another water tank and I am sure it will put me over the GVM weight I will put it on the weighbridge to find out the answer but I wondered has anyone had an i...

Smith · Smith

I have been looking at the pop top rear door awning with walls supplied by Adelaide annex and caravans. Does anyone have feed back on this? Smith

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	To be Taxed or not to be Taxed. (Preview) I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....	JayDee	19	1090	09:43 AM Mar 19, 2024 by dogbox
	More on the Steibauer performance module (Preview) There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...	Brodie Allen	0	495	08:57 PM Mar 18, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	RV Gard paint protection (Preview) Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...	ZacnEllie3	4	1336	06:14 PM Mar 18, 2024 by peter67
	What a load of........ ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...	msg	33	1806	10:21 PM Mar 17, 2024 by Cassie63
	Paying to see a natural world (Preview) Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...	Eaglemax	0	419	06:52 PM Mar 17, 2024 by Eaglemax
	Travel from Kuranda to Cairns (Preview) Hi, I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering. Thanks in advance.	Coburg	11	730	09:23 PM Mar 16, 2024 by Greg 1
	Don't go too close (Preview) A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...	Brodie Allen	11	1416	12:01 PM Mar 15, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Offgrid Electrical setup (Preview) Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...	Ondway2grey	11	984	11:02 AM Mar 15, 2024 by Dick0
	Motorhomes with electric roll-down bed (Preview) I have seen some m/h's with an electric roll-down bed in the roof - do you think that this would make the m/h top heavy when travelling? especially with an innerspring mattress on it.	Nelly	18	8165	11:37 PM Mar 14, 2024 by Marlene6
	Sydney to Carinda (Preview) Hi everyone,A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads?Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ?Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic.Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer t...	Petemack	8	899	05:26 AM Mar 14, 2024 by Petemack
	Hi All, something to ponder about! I like t share a recent horrible experience I had with my Toyota Coaster (Preview) The Vehicle is a 2008 Model import from Japan, converted in Brisbane to their Diamond Series it has presently 172,000 Km.On a recent trip we arrived on a camp site Friday night, the vehicle performed perfectly going over the Snowy Mountains. Saturday morning we received a call informing us that a Bu...	grandpa	1	694	09:28 PM Mar 13, 2024 by PeterD
	Light weight gas bottles (Preview) I am looking at possibly changing my two 9kg gas bottles with the 7.5 composite gas bottles https://compgas.com.au/products/fysp-7-5 what experiences are out there on these, its a large cost but is it worth it, and yes I would like to reduce weight on the drawbar now that I have a bike rack and two bik...	Brianvicki	5	724	08:42 PM Mar 13, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Is there a new posts link anywhere ? (Preview) I find this the easiest way to keep informed and then I search for other topics I have an interest in.	pavalige	1	524	02:49 PM Mar 8, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Port Macquarie to Moree (Preview) We want to travel to Moree from Port Macquarie Walcha hwy is still closed during the day for traffic, so we are looking at going via coffs. We only have a 1.6 ton poptop Any comments or thoughts please about that route.	gmacs	3	642	10:07 AM Mar 8, 2024 by DMaxer
	Caravan Air conditioning (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone installed a house inverter split system on their caravan? Pro's / Con's? Some have some good specs relating to power consumption & setting up solar / battery. E.g in the 500W-800W range Thanks -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Thursday 7th of March 2024 08:04:40 AM	Ondway2grey	5	677	05:00 PM Mar 7, 2024 by Gundog
	Used caravan purchasing checklist (Preview) Hi All, Looking to see what others have as a list of items they check prior to purchasing a used caravan. Mechanical: Drawbar, hitch, tyres (date), brakes, suspension, pop top, awning Watch outs: Rust / visible cracks / uneven wear / sag Internal: Fridge, A/C, cupboards, windows, burners/oven, wat...	Ondway2grey	5	798	07:33 AM Mar 7, 2024 by Ondway2grey
	Interesting article about our Platypusses and endangerment (Preview) https://theconversation.com/yabby-traps-and-discarded-fishing-tackle-can-kill-platypuses-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-224242?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%205%202024%20-%202897429424&utm_conten...	Brodie Allen	4	458	09:26 PM Mar 5, 2024 by Sarco Harris
	Has anyone had their caravan weighed by Police or Authorities ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) On my Viscount Newport the weight is shown as Tare 1150 and GVM 1450 Allowing 300 kg for Food Clothes Booze and water as well as house battery I want to add another water tank and I am sure it will put me over the GVM weight I will put it on the weighbridge to find out the answer but I wondered has anyone had an i...	Peter Rose	49	4692	03:02 PM Mar 5, 2024 by Eaglemax
	pop top rear door awning (Preview) I have been looking at the pop top rear door awning with walls supplied by Adelaide annex and caravans. Does anyone have feed back on this? Smith	Smith	6	611	01:32 PM Mar 5, 2024 by Smith
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