The Grey Nomads - General

Lily2018 · Lily2018

I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Buddy2018 · Buddy2018

We are looking at full OFF-ROAD vans that have warranty for corrugated dirt roads and are perfect for off-grid living. We have looked at lots and lots of vans and have recently heard of Masterpiece as a contender. Does anyone have one and what is your experience with sales, and more importantly, aft...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Another great N.P.

skins · skins

I haven't used my van for a while & although it's showing charged was wondering if it's possible to charge up the break safe battery by the two external terminals shown in the pic by using a smart charger instead of waiting until I hook up the van in two months time. Hasn't been used for 12 months.

pipes · pipes

I recently received a gift card from the "Deaf Lottery" Australia. I have followed all the directions, yet the card won't pay the bills without a pin number. The directions state that no pin number is required?? Try telling that to the person who wants to be paid?? The phone number on the card gives you 5...

Bookleaf · Bookleaf

I am in the early what do we need stages of converting from a soft wall camper to a custom built, hard walled, camper (caravan).Age is catching up with us, as much as we love the camper trailer.One of the items under consideration is the air conditioner. Either a Dometic Harrier 3.1Kw inverter or an eq...

Cogs · Cogs

My daughter has a small rear door pop top and would like to add a Kings awning and room to the back. Can you screw directly into the van? would it go on the pop top bit or van? any help greatly appreciated! thanks

keiron · keiron

Hello. I am going to tour the Oberon / Lithgow area of NSW with my 11 year old grand son. Apart from fossicking and glow worms, maybe some fishing, what else does the area offer for such a child?? Any suggestion welcome; except computer games and TV. Reg's, KB

Bulariver · Bulariver

Hi Nomads, Has anyone got any suggestions on caravan insurance - I just got my renewal quote from CIL with a ridiculous increase - it's gone up around 50% over the last four years yet I have made no claim. I called them to ask for a better deal and was told no chance! Maybe they don't want my business. Any he...

CODHUNTER · CODHUNTER

I have recently purchased a Ford F250 to tow my 24ft Elite diamond series semi offroad van. Wanting to be able to carry my tinnie in/on the rear tub but still be able to have some secure access to the tub. I hope to also to keep the top of the tinnie in a position that may help with the wind resistance of the se...

roker · roker

any.mature.people.like.to.vist.next.autunm.station.stays.w.a.?

kiwijims · kiwijims

Up to 20 fires were sparked by lightning strikes late on Thursday as thunderstorms rolled through the Dalwallinu area.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-16/fires-damages-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-wa-crops/10504886

magraret · magraret

Hi all am heading up to moore park beach caravan park any good fishing spots up that way will be there next week

Spokkie · Spokkie

As we have been on the road for a little bit & now toying with the idea of going full time, we have been discussing upgrading the van. In our travels we have paid attention to the variety of van on the road. One that has caught my eye is the brand Traveller, so while in Adelaide we went and had a look at the r...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

Now available in some Telstra outlets. And for the member who insists all pictures posted on here must have a source just in case it is fake news......here is the link https://boost.com.au/find-a-store/

Paintar · Paintar

https://www.facebook.com/ABCGreatSouthern/videos/10156362389647156/

hako · hako

This may interest some: Aldi have a limited offer for what they call a "Super Pack" which is unlimited standard calls, SMS and MMS plus 12GB data all lasting 12 months for $99. Aldi run on the Telstra network. The full story is at aldimobile.com.au Good Luck.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... "planning and carrying adequate water supplies are vital for travellers in Australia's Outback regions, survival experts have warned." Read the article here Cheers - John

the blind traveller · the blind traveller

Hi there. Yes, a newby. I have a Goldstream Mini poptop, built for me in 2011 with many off road extras. It is a very capable and well made tough van.But somewhere it leaks; and badly... Not through the front window, as often the case, but somewhere in the rear. So badly that the floor at the rear is falling...

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	Full time nomads - what do you do with your day? (Preview) I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.	Lily2018	23	1670	06:58 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Masterpiece Optimum (Preview) We are looking at full OFF-ROAD vans that have warranty for corrugated dirt roads and are perfect for off-grid living. We have looked at lots and lots of vans and have recently heard of Masterpiece as a contender. Does anyone have one and what is your experience with sales, and more importantly, aft...	Buddy2018	7	3054	05:18 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Tow ball weight. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel	NoelB	31	5799	11:48 PM Nov 22, 2018 by Greg 1
	Karijini National Park W.A. (Preview) Another great N.P.	Plain Truth	3	633	06:46 PM Nov 22, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	Break Away battery 600 (Preview) I haven't used my van for a while & although it's showing charged was wondering if it's possible to charge up the break safe battery by the two external terminals shown in the pic by using a smart charger instead of waiting until I hook up the van in two months time. Hasn't been used for 12 months.	skins	6	2014	05:58 PM Nov 22, 2018 by skins
	Is this a rip off !!?? (Preview) I recently received a gift card from the "Deaf Lottery" Australia. I have followed all the directions, yet the card won't pay the bills without a pin number. The directions state that no pin number is required?? Try telling that to the person who wants to be paid?? The phone number on the card gives you 5...	pipes	7	1198	08:52 AM Nov 22, 2018 by the rocket
	Rooftop Air conditioner verse house type (Preview) I am in the early what do we need stages of converting from a soft wall camper to a custom built, hard walled, camper (caravan).Age is catching up with us, as much as we love the camper trailer.One of the items under consideration is the air conditioner. Either a Dometic Harrier 3.1Kw inverter or an eq...	Bookleaf	2	601	06:29 PM Nov 21, 2018 by yobarr
	Fitting a Kings awning to caravan (Preview) My daughter has a small rear door pop top and would like to add a Kings awning and room to the back. Can you screw directly into the van? would it go on the pop top bit or van? any help greatly appreciated! thanks	Cogs	4	3680	10:26 AM Nov 21, 2018 by Old salt
	Lithgow for 11 year olds (Preview) Hello. I am going to tour the Oberon / Lithgow area of NSW with my 11 year old grand son. Apart from fossicking and glow worms, maybe some fishing, what else does the area offer for such a child?? Any suggestion welcome; except computer games and TV. Reg's, KB	keiron	16	1758	12:18 AM Nov 21, 2018 by Greg 1
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Nomads, Has anyone got any suggestions on caravan insurance - I just got my renewal quote from CIL with a ridiculous increase - it's gone up around 50% over the last four years yet I have made no claim. I called them to ask for a better deal and was told no chance! Maybe they don't want my business. Any he...	Bulariver	14	1645	12:43 AM Nov 20, 2018 by Wasley
	Advice and ideas for decking out a 2004 Ford 250 ute. (Preview) I have recently purchased a Ford F250 to tow my 24ft Elite diamond series semi offroad van. Wanting to be able to carry my tinnie in/on the rear tub but still be able to have some secure access to the tub. I hope to also to keep the top of the tinnie in a position that may help with the wind resistance of the se...	CODHUNTER	4	717	08:27 PM Nov 19, 2018 by CODHUNTER
	camper.trailer.off.road.travelling.w.a. (Preview) any.mature.people.like.to.vist.next.autunm.station.stays.w.a.?	roker	22	1334	08:49 PM Nov 18, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Fires sparked by lightning destroy $3.6 million worth of crops in Western Australia's Wheatbelt... (Preview) Up to 20 fires were sparked by lightning strikes late on Thursday as thunderstorms rolled through the Dalwallinu area.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-16/fires-damages-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-wa-crops/10504886	kiwijims	1	528	07:29 PM Nov 18, 2018 by roker
	Moore park beach (Preview) Hi all am heading up to moore park beach caravan park any good fishing spots up that way will be there next week	magraret	8	1910	04:46 PM Nov 18, 2018 by VandC
	Advice please - Traveller Caravans (Preview) As we have been on the road for a little bit & now toying with the idea of going full time, we have been discussing upgrading the van. In our travels we have paid attention to the variety of van on the road. One that has caught my eye is the brand Traveller, so while in Adelaide we went and had a look at the r...	Spokkie	5	6209	04:01 PM Nov 18, 2018 by VandC
	Some interesting info from Boost (Preview) Now available in some Telstra outlets. And for the member who insists all pictures posted on here must have a source just in case it is fake news......here is the link https://boost.com.au/find-a-store/	Dickodownunder	23	2101	10:55 AM Nov 18, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	A few good words (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/ABCGreatSouthern/videos/10156362389647156/	Paintar	2	980	02:41 PM Nov 17, 2018 by HandyWalter
	Aldimobile 1 year Super Pack. (Preview) This may interest some: Aldi have a limited offer for what they call a "Super Pack" which is unlimited standard calls, SMS and MMS plus 12GB data all lasting 12 months for $99. Aldi run on the Telstra network. The full story is at aldimobile.com.au Good Luck.	hako	15	3740	10:56 PM Nov 16, 2018 by RosieW
	Experts say most Outback deaths are preventable (Preview) Gday... "planning and carrying adequate water supplies are vital for travellers in Australia's Outback regions, survival experts have warned." Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	19	1383	11:09 PM Nov 15, 2018 by RosieW
	Detecting water leaks at floor level (Preview) Hi there. Yes, a newby. I have a Goldstream Mini poptop, built for me in 2011 with many off road extras. It is a very capable and well made tough van.But somewhere it leaks; and badly... Not through the front window, as often the case, but somewhere in the rear. So badly that the floor at the rear is falling...	the blind traveller	4	890	10:13 PM Nov 15, 2018 by dazz49
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