The Grey Nomads - General

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm thinking of treating myself to a toy, a drone, perhaps this one: DJI drone I don't have any specific use in mind and am concerned that after a few weeks I'll become bored with it. Your opinions please people....

Maccanak · Maccanak

Hello All, I had a quick look and didn't see anything jump out at me, so i have made up a simple to use spreadsheet that calculates all the mass's in regards to your car, axle weights and caravan to simply see if your legal or not.Its currently set up for a 2019 VX landcruiser 200 series and a JB Scorpion Stin...

Collo · Collo

According to tyre websites, tyres should be changed after six years regardless of how many kms they have done as the rubber hardens and can cause a blowout. Our van has probably done about 7000kms on the current set of tyres, but are six years old. They look like new. What to do! How often do you change you...

CharlieBucket · CharlieBucket

Aggh Vict..We are due to head out next week on our delayed Darwin trip (yay). Does anyone know if we go from Hay NSW drive thru Mildura into Renmark SA do we have to do border passes for Victoria? and then passes VIC to SA or can we do border pass NSW to SA. Or if we do it at night would anyone see us Haha just j...

Grumpytoo · Grumpytoo

Currently half way across the Eyre Highway. Have not seen a single road kill between Norseman and Eucla. Also did not see any terrestrial animals along the way until Mundrabilla Station when we spied some cattle. Glenn

briche · briche

Just asking the question, I know that one of them is cheaper than the other but cannot remember which one. I would appreciate your comments please briche

mykringo · mykringo

Hi fellow nomads, I have been trying to find information on using roads and bridges which have signposted weight limits. Are the limits based on gross combined mass or actual combined weight? Do you treat the tow vehicle and van as 2 separate units (GVM and GTM)? Secondly are there any maps/Apps that s...

silverperch · silverperch

I am looking for advice as to where I can purchase a 12 volt fridge for a 1998 Mazda E 2000 in Perth WA.

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

There are quite a few solo travelers on the forum. When you look at caravan parks for prices,they usually quote for two. Do you get it for half price or a discount because you are single,or does each park make up its own rules.

JayDee · JayDee

Just came across this site. Again it will only be for the rich and famous. The rest of us can still enjoy the luxury and comfort of our RV. Renderings show the inside of the vast airship with a wall of windows (msn.com) Jay&Dee

mike g g · mike g g

Hi any further updates on the mice situation as we are head towards nth,middle of june going up thru Walgett and Hegel etc,also how are the numbers off those traveling thru this area in relation to van park space any info is good thanks happy travels to all.mike g

tonyd · tonyd

Anyone else having trouble downloading the GN Times from email? All I get is "about blank" in the little window at the top of the screen. Cheers, Tony

JayDee · JayDee

On a more serious note!!!. We visiting our family in Victoria with our departure due on Thursday 3 June. Our choice was:- Do we stay in Victoria for whatever period of time if there is a lockdown? Or heaven forbid, do we risk the fact that if we returned on the departure date of the 3rd June we would /could e...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Just in the process of buying an '18 Toyota Prado for $53k, comprehensive insurance cost $640. for 12 months. Also purchasing a secondhand year 2000 Coromal van for $19k, premium for 12 months through CIL, $702. I am 70 years old with a perfect driving record, no fines, no loss of demerit points, no fin...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi , time to look at caravan insurance again. Looking for some advice on companies offering 6 months lay up . Research shows QBE supports the above and I was wondering if anyone on here has had to claim and how did that go? John

Gundog · Gundog

As of the 1st of July EV owners will pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre tax. There bleeding heart greenie will cry a river

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

We are currently on the north coast of NSW heading into QLD but only around Warwick and Goondiwindi, back down to Sydney via Moree, Gunnedah etc. Does anybody have any knowledge or first hand experience of the mice plague in those areas please. Will change our plans if necessary. Thanks

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was looking at an advertisement for a product called "Hosebags". It seems to take all the grief out of rolling up the water and sullage hoses and also there is one for the electric cable. Has anyone used this product and if so, is it what they say? I usually just roll up the hoses and put them into a shoppin...

bgt · bgt

So how will the Vic lockdown affect the Brisbane show? Starts next week. Lots of builders in Vic.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I think I can, and damn well shall, say: "I told you so": Covid 19 Bluetooth tracing app

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Drones - worth it or a five minute wonder? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I'm thinking of treating myself to a toy, a drone, perhaps this one: DJI drone I don't have any specific use in mind and am concerned that after a few weeks I'll become bored with it. Your opinions please people....	Mike Harding	61	4765	10:31 PM Jun 3, 2021 by jeepnudger
	Simple Weights Calculator for Car, Axle Loads and Caravan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello All, I had a quick look and didn't see anything jump out at me, so i have made up a simple to use spreadsheet that calculates all the mass's in regards to your car, axle weights and caravan to simply see if your legal or not.Its currently set up for a 2019 VX landcruiser 200 series and a JB Scorpion Stin...	Maccanak	57	10506	05:52 PM Jun 3, 2021 by yobarr
	Caravan Tyres (Preview) According to tyre websites, tyres should be changed after six years regardless of how many kms they have done as the rubber hardens and can cause a blowout. Our van has probably done about 7000kms on the current set of tyres, but are six years old. They look like new. What to do! How often do you change you...	Collo	27	2616	05:26 PM Jun 3, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Covid travel (Vict) ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Aggh Vict..We are due to head out next week on our delayed Darwin trip (yay). Does anyone know if we go from Hay NSW drive thru Mildura into Renmark SA do we have to do border passes for Victoria? and then passes VIC to SA or can we do border pass NSW to SA. Or if we do it at night would anyone see us Haha just j...	CharlieBucket	98	4067	04:21 PM Jun 3, 2021 by bgt
	Strange things that yoy notice on long drives (Preview) Currently half way across the Eyre Highway. Have not seen a single road kill between Norseman and Eucla. Also did not see any terrestrial animals along the way until Mundrabilla Station when we spied some cattle. Glenn	Grumpytoo	7	834	11:20 AM Jun 3, 2021 by bgt
	Buying fuel ( diesel) before crossing the WA/SA border (Preview) Just asking the question, I know that one of them is cheaper than the other but cannot remember which one. I would appreciate your comments please briche	briche	19	3053	09:24 AM Jun 3, 2021 by Poppabare
	Road and Bridge Weight Limits (Preview) Hi fellow nomads, I have been trying to find information on using roads and bridges which have signposted weight limits. Are the limits based on gross combined mass or actual combined weight? Do you treat the tow vehicle and van as 2 separate units (GVM and GTM)? Secondly are there any maps/Apps that s...	mykringo	12	881	02:11 PM Jun 2, 2021 by mykringo
	Fridge for campervan (Preview) I am looking for advice as to where I can purchase a 12 volt fridge for a 1998 Mazda E 2000 in Perth WA.	silverperch	5	1140	02:10 PM Jun 1, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Solo travelers (Preview) There are quite a few solo travelers on the forum. When you look at caravan parks for prices,they usually quote for two. Do you get it for half price or a discount because you are single,or does each park make up its own rules.	Plain Truth	7	1303	05:30 PM May 31, 2021 by bgt
	Luxury Air travel is coming .. But at a price $$$$ (Preview) Just came across this site. Again it will only be for the rich and famous. The rest of us can still enjoy the luxury and comfort of our RV. Renderings show the inside of the vast airship with a wall of windows (msn.com) Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	586	10:00 AM May 31, 2021 by dorian
	Those pesky mice (Preview) Hi any further updates on the mice situation as we are head towards nth,middle of june going up thru Walgett and Hegel etc,also how are the numbers off those traveling thru this area in relation to van park space any info is good thanks happy travels to all.mike g	mike g g	8	814	09:30 PM May 30, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	GN Times (Preview) Anyone else having trouble downloading the GN Times from email? All I get is "about blank" in the little window at the top of the screen. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	14	1655	10:24 AM May 30, 2021 by dorian
	Departing Victoria hours before the lockdown (Preview) On a more serious note!!!. We visiting our family in Victoria with our departure due on Thursday 3 June. Our choice was:- Do we stay in Victoria for whatever period of time if there is a lockdown? Or heaven forbid, do we risk the fact that if we returned on the departure date of the 3rd June we would /could e...	JayDee	0	657	09:56 PM May 29, 2021 by JayDee
	Does this Insurance cost sound right? (Preview) Just in the process of buying an '18 Toyota Prado for $53k, comprehensive insurance cost $640. for 12 months. Also purchasing a secondhand year 2000 Coromal van for $19k, premium for 12 months through CIL, $702. I am 70 years old with a perfect driving record, no fines, no loss of demerit points, no fin...	Wayne o	12	1056	05:03 PM May 29, 2021 by BAZZA44
	Lay up insurance (Preview) Hi , time to look at caravan insurance again. Looking for some advice on companies offering 6 months lay up . Research shows QBE supports the above and I was wondering if anyone on here has had to claim and how did that go? John	Dhutime	0	595	03:13 PM May 29, 2021 by Dhutime
	Vic becomes the first state to tax ev's (Preview) As of the 1st of July EV owners will pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre tax. There bleeding heart greenie will cry a river	Gundog	27	939	05:16 AM May 29, 2021 by Trevor 57
	Mice (Preview) We are currently on the north coast of NSW heading into QLD but only around Warwick and Goondiwindi, back down to Sydney via Moree, Gunnedah etc. Does anybody have any knowledge or first hand experience of the mice plague in those areas please. Will change our plans if necessary. Thanks	ConsumerMan	9	2013	08:37 PM May 28, 2021 by ConsumerMan
	Hosebags (Preview) I was looking at an advertisement for a product called "Hosebags". It seems to take all the grief out of rolling up the water and sullage hoses and also there is one for the electric cable. Has anyone used this product and if so, is it what they say? I usually just roll up the hoses and put them into a shoppin...	DMaxer	18	1270	05:07 PM May 28, 2021 by Cupie
	Brisbane RV show (Preview) So how will the Vic lockdown affect the Brisbane show? Starts next week. Lots of builders in Vic.	bgt	3	566	07:20 AM May 28, 2021 by montie
	Told you so (Preview) I think I can, and damn well shall, say: "I told you so": Covid 19 Bluetooth tracing app	Mike Harding	14	1028	04:04 PM May 27, 2021 by dogbox
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