The Grey Nomads - General

2_Paws_Up · 2_Paws_Up

If you are travelling in the East Kimberley, please PLEASE check everything before you take off from camp. Fuel, tyres, hitches. Everything. In the past month, we have had multiple instances of vans not hitched up correctly, including one that came unhitched on the highway through town. We get a lot...

JayDee · JayDee

Any idea as to how long an RW and Gas Certificate for a caravan lasts?. That is does it have a use-by date? Jay&Dee.

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. I just bought a 55L Dometic car fridge and will buy a fridge slide soon. any tips on whether I should out it on the let or right side of my Prado? GX model with no 3rd row of seats. Rear door opens from the left. Thanks Noel

mr glassies · mr glassies

oki got another diferent ?????? whats the legality of putting a car gas tank on you draw bar . you gould cary a spare incase it runs out its cheaper to refill hmmmmmmmmm what will this start lmdo my reason for all these things ie gas tank and lithium batteries im diferent to a lot of people and i beleve in d...

mickle · mickle

Hi, Info Please on taking a 22ft (not outback) Silverline van from Burketown through Borroloola ,Daly waters to Darwin . Any Constuctive info Please. Mick From Mildura.

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Check it all! (Preview) If you are travelling in the East Kimberley, please PLEASE check everything before you take off from camp. Fuel, tyres, hitches. Everything. In the past month, we have had multiple instances of vans not hitched up correctly, including one that came unhitched on the highway through town. We get a lot...	2_Paws_Up	4	1167	12:17 AM Jun 7, 2021 by Dhutime
	Roadworthy and Gas Certificate. (Preview) Any idea as to how long an RW and Gas Certificate for a caravan lasts?. That is does it have a use-by date? Jay&Dee.	JayDee	4	1104	07:17 PM Jun 6, 2021 by Dicko1
	car fridge - which side? (Preview) Hi. I just bought a 55L Dometic car fridge and will buy a fridge slide soon. any tips on whether I should out it on the let or right side of my Prado? GX model with no 3rd row of seats. Rear door opens from the left. Thanks Noel	NoelB	19	1885	05:42 PM Jun 6, 2021 by peter67
	gas bottles (Preview) oki got another diferent ?????? whats the legality of putting a car gas tank on you draw bar . you gould cary a spare incase it runs out its cheaper to refill hmmmmmmmmm what will this start lmdo my reason for all these things ie gas tank and lithium batteries im diferent to a lot of people and i beleve in d...	mr glassies	27	3300	09:39 PM Jun 5, 2021 by Jaahn
	Re Carpenter Hwy (Preview) Hi, Info Please on taking a 22ft (not outback) Silverline van from Burketown through Borroloola ,Daly waters to Darwin . Any Constuctive info Please. Mick From Mildura.	mickle	8	1196	07:03 AM Jun 5, 2021 by mickle
	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	5356	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	12230	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	2892	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	4557	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	929	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	3402	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	1049	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	1261	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	1477	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	696	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	950	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	1774	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	752	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	1333	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	732	03:13 PM May 29, 2021 by Dhutime
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