The Grey Nomads - General

keiron · keiron

I have a Starcraft 2010 model caravan with Queen bed. I now find the queen is no longer serviceable and wish to replace it with 2 x single beds. Allows more room to move. I would like to hear from anyone who has done this modification, and some comments on associated costs. Many thanks

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

All of us: As age creeps up on the bride she finds that she gets good relief to leg swelling, foot pain, leg and foot cramps from a small heated foot boot, that unfortunately is not up to too much usage. Hours of driving or sitting in the confines of the van are becoming a problem. She can't jog with me - eve...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Australia and New Zealand's most sacred day and he is in the palace - wouldn't you reckon that some Royalty might come to Australia on this day? Even if it was slanted toward the First WW where Australia lost thousands in defence of others. Doesn't have much trouble toting elsewhere. LEST WE FORGET ...

msg · msg

I was just reading an article in the Griffith (NSW) Free News saying that since they have cut out 3G that 4/5G was useless in country areas of western NSW. I think they were talking about internet and not phone. I thought connectivity ability was the same. The reason I am asking this is I have to upgrad...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

I recently spoke to a panel beater an asked about EVs, and they dont touch them for various reasons which made me think, I wonder how much the insurance would be, especially if it has an accident and part replacement availability. I also wonder about the GVM capability for towing single axle caravans,...

Ubique 68 · Ubique 68

Looking at WDH. Has anyone has/had experience with the Andersen Drop WDH. I have a Jayco Journey Outback so a 8 inch drop model probably required. (And for those wondering, we have had no issues over the last six years with the van nor our previous 3 Jayco's). If not an Andersen I would appreciate input b...

Kelly2615 · Kelly2615

Hi everybody, We have a 2007 Winnebago Alpine (predecessor of the Avida longreach Im told) we would like to replace the toilet as its cracked lid and stained. It is an Dometic VT2500 vacuum toilet. Could anyone tell me if the whole system would need replacing as the vacuum system still works okay so ho...

Dreamon14 · Dreamon14

This question has probably been asked quite a bit, but here goes. I'm looking to install a Lockup Kit in my LANDCRUISER 200 series 2020. My two preferred options so far are The Richards Lockup Kit and The Stocklock Kit. My question is has anyone had these kits throwing codes? Should I have my ECU and Tr...

mogg · mogg

hello fellow nomads, I expect / hope to be living on the road sometime in the near future. Unfortunately, I will not have buckets of cash. I'm not real keen on the used motor-homes that would be within my budget; and am now thinking I should consider the Toyota Coaster. Can anyone please tell me which yea...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

What will it be like in a month in Western and Central Queensland both roadwise and generally given the devastating floding. Fully like to add my cash to the economies but camps and even the more flashy parks I suspect will be a bit of a mess - and the roads - well who knows? B

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. I am worried about leaving my van when off grid or when there aren't many people around when I want to go for a walk / hike. I don't really want to fork out for a witi anti-theft device so I'm planning on a wheel clamp and hitch lock. Should I get a cheap GPS and hide it in the van too? Has anyone found a good GP...

Gemangi · Gemangi

We are finally on the move, having sold the house and purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L with 3500kg towing capacity to tow our 25ft 6" Caravan. The ford towbar supplied has the capacity to tow the above weight. I'm not sure if I need a Weight Distribution Hitch? The problem being that the Hayman...

On The Move · On The Move

How do you guys go if you spend winter for say 3 months and require a jab every month. If they are more frequent this could become quite expensiv Any advice gratefully received Safe Travels all -- Edited by On The Move on Tuesday 1st of April 2025 06:26:43 PM

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have a fairly large number of items - cars, houses, van to insure. I'm finding that without exception, all premiums are increasing by around 25 to 45%. I n some cases, ie, houses, the rebuild values have been increased by about 10%, which accounts for some of the increase in those cases. But it is the h...

2oldducks · 2oldducks

What's the general consensus about staying in motel at Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing? Some online info suggests it's not safe to stay but got to stay somewhere when travelling from Kununurra to Broome and not able to free camp.

Gundog · Gundog

At then end of Feb we called into Extend Outdoors near Forest Glen on the Sunny Coast Qld to have alook for a new annex, our current one is about 15 years old and getting a bit tired. After checking out the various options we decided on the Australia Wide modeland placed an order, they booked us in to have e...

Trailer Sailer · Trailer Sailer

We are still out there using our different kind of caravan. some of you may have seen us in some free/low cost camp site or road side rest stop overnighting on the way to our generally free water view campsites. Our 28 foot van is a bit internal space compromised whilst still providing stand up headroom...

2oldducks · 2oldducks

Hello, I'm new to the site, so I hope this post is acceptably written. I am planning a trip in May with my elderly mother driving from Brisbane to Broome, down WA coastline, across the Nullabor, down the Eyre peninsular, off to Flinders Range and then home via Mungo National Park. I have purchased 2015...

JaCaDaK · JaCaDaK

hi, i am thinking of buying a UHF radio ,i dont really want a permanent fixed radio , possibly updating vehicle not sure how soon, are the windscreen suction cap ,5watt 'plug 'n' play' GME , Uniden,Oricom radios any good , or would a good quality handheld radio be a better option, we are planning an Adela...

Gundog · Gundog

Has anyone any ideas about short time caravan storage. We will travelling back to Qld mid Jan, but we would like to leave the caravan out west of the Blue Mountains for about 10 days while we visit our sons in Sydney

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	single beds to replace queen (Preview) I have a Starcraft 2010 model caravan with Queen bed. I now find the queen is no longer serviceable and wish to replace it with 2 x single beds. Allows more room to move. I would like to hear from anyone who has done this modification, and some comments on associated costs. Many thanks	keiron	7	1330	10:49 AM Apr 29, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Best foot and leg massager recommendations (Preview) All of us: As age creeps up on the bride she finds that she gets good relief to leg swelling, foot pain, leg and foot cramps from a small heated foot boot, that unfortunately is not up to too much usage. Hours of driving or sitting in the confines of the van are becoming a problem. She can't jog with me - eve...	Brodie Allen	5	1122	09:10 PM Apr 28, 2025 by Pradokakadudavid
	Wouldn't you think the King would pay a visit (Preview) Australia and New Zealand's most sacred day and he is in the palace - wouldn't you reckon that some Royalty might come to Australia on this day? Even if it was slanted toward the First WW where Australia lost thousands in defence of others. Doesn't have much trouble toting elsewhere. LEST WE FORGET ...	Brodie Allen	11	1311	07:12 AM Apr 28, 2025 by shakey55
	Internet/Phone availability ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was just reading an article in the Griffith (NSW) Free News saying that since they have cut out 3G that 4/5G was useless in country areas of western NSW. I think they were talking about internet and not phone. I thought connectivity ability was the same. The reason I am asking this is I have to upgrad...	msg	30	2855	01:23 PM Apr 26, 2025 by BBN2
	EV / PHEV - insurance and GVM capability (Preview) I recently spoke to a panel beater an asked about EVs, and they dont touch them for various reasons which made me think, I wonder how much the insurance would be, especially if it has an accident and part replacement availability. I also wonder about the GVM capability for towing single axle caravans,...	Brianvicki	1	738	11:33 AM Apr 26, 2025 by Magnarc
	Andersen Weight Distribution Drop Hitch (Preview) Looking at WDH. Has anyone has/had experience with the Andersen Drop WDH. I have a Jayco Journey Outback so a 8 inch drop model probably required. (And for those wondering, we have had no issues over the last six years with the van nor our previous 3 Jayco's). If not an Andersen I would appreciate input b...	Ubique 68	4	961	05:05 PM Apr 25, 2025 by Ubique 68
	Replacing dometic vt2500 in Winnebago Alpine (Preview) Hi everybody, We have a 2007 Winnebago Alpine (predecessor of the Avida longreach Im told) we would like to replace the toilet as its cracked lid and stained. It is an Dometic VT2500 vacuum toilet. Could anyone tell me if the whole system would need replacing as the vacuum system still works okay so ho...	Kelly2615	3	844	06:14 AM Apr 21, 2025 by jebs
	Lockup Kit's (Preview) This question has probably been asked quite a bit, but here goes. I'm looking to install a Lockup Kit in my LANDCRUISER 200 series 2020. My two preferred options so far are The Richards Lockup Kit and The Stocklock Kit. My question is has anyone had these kits throwing codes? Should I have my ECU and Tr...	Dreamon14	3	967	08:34 PM Apr 18, 2025 by Sarco Harris
	coaster info (Preview) hello fellow nomads, I expect / hope to be living on the road sometime in the near future. Unfortunately, I will not have buckets of cash. I'm not real keen on the used motor-homes that would be within my budget; and am now thinking I should consider the Toyota Coaster. Can anyone please tell me which yea...	mogg	5	1300	09:31 PM Apr 15, 2025 by Jaahn
	Soon to holiday thru Western and central Queensland (Preview) What will it be like in a month in Western and Central Queensland both roadwise and generally given the devastating floding. Fully like to add my cash to the economies but camps and even the more flashy parks I suspect will be a bit of a mess - and the roads - well who knows? B	Brodie Allen	6	1200	05:53 PM Apr 13, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Van security (Preview) Hi. I am worried about leaving my van when off grid or when there aren't many people around when I want to go for a walk / hike. I don't really want to fork out for a witi anti-theft device so I'm planning on a wheel clamp and hitch lock. Should I get a cheap GPS and hide it in the van too? Has anyone found a good GP...	NoelB	11	1896	12:32 PM Apr 12, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Ford Ranger WDH ? (Preview) We are finally on the move, having sold the house and purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L with 3500kg towing capacity to tow our 25ft 6" Caravan. The ford towbar supplied has the capacity to tow the above weight. I'm not sure if I need a Weight Distribution Hitch? The problem being that the Hayman...	Gemangi	23	6110	08:10 PM Apr 11, 2025 by Greg 1
	Eye Injections (Preview) How do you guys go if you spend winter for say 3 months and require a jab every month. If they are more frequent this could become quite expensiv Any advice gratefully received Safe Travels all -- Edited by On The Move on Tuesday 1st of April 2025 06:26:43 PM	On The Move	3	1024	07:46 PM Apr 4, 2025 by On The Move
	Insurance increases (Preview) I have a fairly large number of items - cars, houses, van to insure. I'm finding that without exception, all premiums are increasing by around 25 to 45%. I n some cases, ie, houses, the rebuild values have been increased by about 10%, which accounts for some of the increase in those cases. But it is the h...	Brodie Allen	0	783	01:40 PM Apr 4, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Gotta have rocks in my head staying at Halls Creek & Fitzroy Crossing? (Preview) What's the general consensus about staying in motel at Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing? Some online info suggests it's not safe to stay but got to stay somewhere when travelling from Kununurra to Broome and not able to free camp.	2oldducks	25	3085	10:59 AM Apr 4, 2025 by TheHeaths
	Xtend Outdoors - Awnings Walls Annex etc (Preview) At then end of Feb we called into Extend Outdoors near Forest Glen on the Sunny Coast Qld to have alook for a new annex, our current one is about 15 years old and getting a bit tired. After checking out the various options we decided on the Australia Wide modeland placed an order, they booked us in to have e...	Gundog	0	891	12:28 PM Apr 2, 2025 by Gundog
	A different kind of caravan (Preview) We are still out there using our different kind of caravan. some of you may have seen us in some free/low cost camp site or road side rest stop overnighting on the way to our generally free water view campsites. Our 28 foot van is a bit internal space compromised whilst still providing stand up headroom...	Trailer Sailer	6	1176	06:49 AM Mar 30, 2025 by Radar
	Brisbane to Broome Kununurra Flinders Rangers Mungo National Park (Preview) Hello, I'm new to the site, so I hope this post is acceptably written. I am planning a trip in May with my elderly mother driving from Brisbane to Broome, down WA coastline, across the Nullabor, down the Eyre peninsular, off to Flinders Range and then home via Mungo National Park. I have purchased 2015...	2oldducks	7	1247	09:39 PM Mar 23, 2025 by Gaylehere
	UHF radio , recomendations (Preview) hi, i am thinking of buying a UHF radio ,i dont really want a permanent fixed radio , possibly updating vehicle not sure how soon, are the windscreen suction cap ,5watt 'plug 'n' play' GME , Uniden,Oricom radios any good , or would a good quality handheld radio be a better option, we are planning an Adela...	JaCaDaK	8	1342	06:49 AM Mar 23, 2025 by 2oldducks
	Short time caravan storage (Preview) Has anyone any ideas about short time caravan storage. We will travelling back to Qld mid Jan, but we would like to leave the caravan out west of the Blue Mountains for about 10 days while we visit our sons in Sydney	Gundog	7	2300	06:33 AM Mar 20, 2025 by shakey55
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