The Grey Nomads - General

Roger Buckle · Roger Buckle

I am looking for some advice about calculating Tow ball and tow vehicle weights. Is it reasonable to add only the weight of the spring lifters that are clamped to the A Frame into the tow ball weight, and all other components weight to be added to the tow car (and back axle) weights?

prinex · prinex

Hello everyone, we are about to start the "caravan-age" of our life. Our idea is travel around (3-4 months a year), we are not really interested in crossing deserts, more into visiting "easy" national parks (unpaved roads). We did the usual looking around reading posts etc - and we already are unsure...

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi everyone. I'm looking at getting my 1st van finally. There are so many brands out there. When it comes to the build materials. The old school way I assume is a timber frame, then progressed to aluminium and now composite. If I am looking at new and used. I see some manufacturers like New Age or Gold...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at getting one of the Weber baby Q and wanted to know do we buy with the high top or not , and for every day use with caravan what extras would you buy to go with it, there is only the 2 of us most times ,OR is there just as good in other brands, Only interested in Gas BBQ easy to carry while camping

Deno1 · Deno1

Hi there, Seeking views on the above motor home, looking for something simple for travelling a little just a few days here and there.

JayDee · JayDee

Mr Google has just advised me that the rainfall in Logan from 1st August to today 22nd October = 83 days is a total of 58 m.m. Equates to just over 2 inches of rain. Now Logan is virtually a suburb of Brisbane with a population of well in excess of 300000 so it covers a huge area. At the moment there is no such th...

KlB12 · KlB12

Hey all. Im looking at buying a 4x4 Ute for some travel and for some farm work next year. Theres lots of mixed reviews out there but was potentially leaning towards a DMax or BT50. Thoughts on either or any other car that will be reliable and not give me too much of a headache with frequently known issues. M...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I see that a lot of people carry their gas LPG gas tanks on the roof of the car and I get that it's a well ventilated area but doesn't it get too hot up there when going outback. As I only have an x-trail and don't tow, I have knowhere else to attatch one on the outside other than on the roof. At present I tie down m...

Mickwil · Mickwil

Hi, I've never had a caravan with hot water and shower, my question is if you are in a caravan park hooked up to their water, does that mean that the caravan water heater cannot heat the water. Regards Mick

Jacko1963 · Jacko1963

Hi All, newbie here. We are currently setting up for exploring all parts of the country and we have capacity to carry two extra Jerry cans. We currently have 220 litres of water in the van and a long range 150 litre fuel tank in the vehicle with two 20 litre jerry cans already. My question is, which would be...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, We are doing a "half lap" from Melbourne to Darwin to Perth around end April next year for three months, never been to North West W.A. and would be appreciative of advice on the really worthwhile areas to see between the NT and Perth. We are happy to free camp, our van is semi off road so can't go too g...

peter67 · peter67

Last week a good friend booked her small family for the weekend just gone at a G'DAY caravan park here in WA. The day following the booking her mother, who lives 400kms away, had a serious stroke so my friend had to fly up to be at her bedside. She cancelled the family booking within 48hrs of making it becau...

JayDee · JayDee

We will be holding our Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon with 3 other couples joining us. We are all of Vintage Crop. ( No not the old nag. of previous years) All 8 of us are members of the O.B.E Club ( Over Bloody Eighties) with a combined cumulative years in excess of 650 years. that equates going way back to t...

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/consumers-warned-to-switch-off-potentially-dangerous-lg-solar-batteries-immediately

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Solo traveller we met is after a reputable service centre in Wyalla area. Anyone any ideas. TIA Bas

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

Heading up to Port Macquarie from Sydney. Which UHF channel do I use, I don't want to hold the truckles up, so is it 40? I have heard that on the M1 it is 29? I am not an expert.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Just a quick question - We have friends who will be sailing over from Tassie with their van in January unfortunately there are only 2 trips that they can book and both are daytime sailings. The ferry docks around 6pm in Geelong and they will be looking for somewhere to camp probably no more than an hour or...

punch and judi · punch and judi

Jayco Starcraft model 15.51-3 built in 2015. Dining table is centre column adjustable height, it will not stay in the raised height (drops down) and will not go down to the lowest level (used to make a bed). there is no brand manufacturer name labelled, anybody know who makes it, or had this problem and...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

And what did you think of it? A whole town, shop and all, furnishings etc just disintegrating in the little houses still standing. Most interesting day in years for me!! A good camp there too. B

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	Tow ball weight and weight distribution hitch (Preview) I am looking for some advice about calculating Tow ball and tow vehicle weights. Is it reasonable to add only the weight of the spring lifters that are clamped to the A Frame into the tow ball weight, and all other components weight to be added to the tow car (and back axle) weights?	Roger Buckle	6	695	08:30 PM Nov 10, 2023 by yobarr
	2700kq tow max and compromise on caravan ... or new tow veichle ? (Preview) Hello everyone, we are about to start the "caravan-age" of our life. Our idea is travel around (3-4 months a year), we are not really interested in crossing deserts, more into visiting "easy" national parks (unpaved roads). We did the usual looking around reading posts etc - and we already are unsure...	prinex	25	1943	08:12 PM Nov 9, 2023 by prinex
	Caravan Build Materials (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm looking at getting my 1st van finally. There are so many brands out there. When it comes to the build materials. The old school way I assume is a timber frame, then progressed to aluminium and now composite. If I am looking at new and used. I see some manufacturers like New Age or Gold...	JOSHG	11	887	04:49 PM Nov 8, 2023 by JOSHG
	Weber Q ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking at getting one of the Weber baby Q and wanted to know do we buy with the high top or not , and for every day use with caravan what extras would you buy to go with it, there is only the 2 of us most times ,OR is there just as good in other brands, Only interested in Gas BBQ easy to carry while camping	Cowboy7307	35	4323	06:39 PM Nov 7, 2023 by Bookleaf
	2019 Latitude Mercedes-Benz 416CDI (Preview) Hi there, Seeking views on the above motor home, looking for something simple for travelling a little just a few days here and there.	Deno1	2	614	06:15 PM Nov 7, 2023 by Possum3
	Rainfall LOgan city from 1st August to 22nd October 2023. (Preview) Mr Google has just advised me that the rainfall in Logan from 1st August to today 22nd October = 83 days is a total of 58 m.m. Equates to just over 2 inches of rain. Now Logan is virtually a suburb of Brisbane with a population of well in excess of 300000 so it covers a huge area. At the moment there is no such th...	JayDee	7	903	07:25 AM Nov 6, 2023 by Possum3
	4x4 Ute recommendations (Preview) Hey all. Im looking at buying a 4x4 Ute for some travel and for some farm work next year. Theres lots of mixed reviews out there but was potentially leaning towards a DMax or BT50. Thoughts on either or any other car that will be reliable and not give me too much of a headache with frequently known issues. M...	KlB12	11	925	10:53 PM Nov 3, 2023 by rmoor
	How to carry LPG gas tanks (Preview) I see that a lot of people carry their gas LPG gas tanks on the roof of the car and I get that it's a well ventilated area but doesn't it get too hot up there when going outback. As I only have an x-trail and don't tow, I have knowhere else to attatch one on the outside other than on the roof. At present I tie down m...	Wannabe nomad	15	3148	10:55 PM Nov 2, 2023 by StormCamper
	Water Heater (Preview) Hi, I've never had a caravan with hot water and shower, my question is if you are in a caravan park hooked up to their water, does that mean that the caravan water heater cannot heat the water. Regards Mick	Mickwil	6	1509	12:40 PM Nov 1, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Fuel or Water (Preview) Hi All, newbie here. We are currently setting up for exploring all parts of the country and we have capacity to carry two extra Jerry cans. We currently have 220 litres of water in the van and a long range 150 litre fuel tank in the vehicle with two 20 litre jerry cans already. My question is, which would be...	Jacko1963	14	1052	02:07 PM Oct 31, 2023 by Eaglemax
	W.A. North Coast, advice on the "must do" destinations (Preview) Hi All, We are doing a "half lap" from Melbourne to Darwin to Perth around end April next year for three months, never been to North West W.A. and would be appreciative of advice on the really worthwhile areas to see between the NT and Perth. We are happy to free camp, our van is semi off road so can't go too g...	vince56	16	1253	01:10 PM Oct 31, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	G'DAY Parks refund policy. (Preview) Last week a good friend booked her small family for the weekend just gone at a G'DAY caravan park here in WA. The day following the booking her mother, who lives 400kms away, had a serious stroke so my friend had to fly up to be at her bedside. She cancelled the family booking within 48hrs of making it becau...	peter67	14	2130	09:08 PM Oct 27, 2023 by PeterX
	Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday 7th November.2023 (Preview) We will be holding our Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon with 3 other couples joining us. We are all of Vintage Crop. ( No not the old nag. of previous years) All 8 of us are members of the O.B.E Club ( Over Bloody Eighties) with a combined cumulative years in excess of 650 years. that equates going way back to t...	JayDee	4	676	03:09 PM Oct 27, 2023 by rmoor
	L G House Battery Issues- serious(ly) (Preview) https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/consumers-warned-to-switch-off-potentially-dangerous-lg-solar-batteries-immediately	Craig1	9	1190	08:43 PM Oct 26, 2023 by yobarr
	Sprinter service (Preview) Solo traveller we met is after a reputable service centre in Wyalla area. Anyone any ideas. TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	0	509	02:17 PM Oct 26, 2023 by Bas + Eve
	Which UHF channel to use? (Preview) Heading up to Port Macquarie from Sydney. Which UHF channel do I use, I don't want to hold the truckles up, so is it 40? I have heard that on the M1 it is 29? I am not an expert.	Bulldozer	7	1111	12:06 PM Oct 26, 2023 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tasmanian Ferry (Preview) Just a quick question - We have friends who will be sailing over from Tassie with their van in January unfortunately there are only 2 trips that they can book and both are daytime sailings. The ferry docks around 6pm in Geelong and they will be looking for somewhere to camp probably no more than an hour or...	The Belmont Bear	4	838	06:42 PM Oct 25, 2023 by Eaglemax
	dining table not staying up. (Preview) Jayco Starcraft model 15.51-3 built in 2015. Dining table is centre column adjustable height, it will not stay in the raised height (drops down) and will not go down to the lowest level (used to make a bed). there is no brand manufacturer name labelled, anybody know who makes it, or had this problem and...	punch and judi	4	1109	08:45 AM Oct 25, 2023 by Blues Man
	Clearly.. (Preview)	aussie_paul	2	651	09:58 PM Oct 24, 2023 by Gaylehere
	Who's been to Gwalia in WA (Preview) And what did you think of it? A whole town, shop and all, furnishings etc just disintegrating in the little houses still standing. Most interesting day in years for me!! A good camp there too. B	Brodie Allen	7	629	07:06 PM Oct 24, 2023 by yobarr
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