The Grey Nomads - General

gdayjr · gdayjr

I am 65 yrs old now, i will be hitting the road full time in 18 months. I have had private health insurance for well over 30 years and have never claimed on it once in all that time. Thats about $54k in premiums. Do people continue with private health insurance when ythey are travelling full time?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Snowy River caravan group on Facebook There is a group for Snowy River caravans on Facebook with 500+ members. Having bought one of their vans I decided to join Facebook in order to access this group. It is a significant disappointment in many ways. 1 - Facebook is a truly awful style for serious discus...

aastek · aastek

What are some of the realistic (subjective) options for caravan heating when free camping. My wife simply reckons to put on a few extra layers of clothing but I dont want to be like the Michelin Man whilst sitting in the van at night or first thing in the morning once winter hits hard. cheers

bgt · bgt

Has anyone ever changed the mesh in their RV screens? We have those common plastic, dual glazed type. Forget the brand. Pull up blind, pull down screens. Small midgees seem to walk through the screens side by side. The Windows are a good concept but we have found them lacking in insect proof and fragili...

first timer · first timer

Is there anyone out there having problems with aldi phone? Mine has started not receiving calls but automatically sending calls to voicemail and my data only works in certain localities. We have three phone on aldi and untill recently they have been fantastic but all three are now doing the same. Im w...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

My grey water tank sensor is beginning to give strange results such as 3/4 full then empty then 3/4 full then empty within a few seconds. I also notice that the flow from the tank is slower than previously. I am going to change the tap at the end of the grey water line to a larger one as it seems to be a narrowin...

msg · msg

a -- Edited by msg on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 03:20:39 PM -- Edited by msg on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 04:14:34 PM

AusQld · AusQld

Would like to hear your suggestions to keep mice out of vehicle engine bays and interior spaces of MH and CV, or are they impossible to keep out and the best option is to postpone trip.. regards Wayne.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, When we bought our new D-max nearly 18 months ago, I had a small scupper vent fitted to the front of the canopy to keep the dust out. Does anyone know how long the springs last? Luckily I found ours had broken before leaving Cape Palmerston (south of Sarina) before TC Narina filled up the...

robails1 · robails1

Purchased a caravan in 2016 but did not pick it up until 2017 April 4 from Sydney. After picking it up and going camping with others we took it back 2 weeks later with warranty 3 problems which the dealership fixed. We later went up the guys of Australia to Darwin and things started to go wrong 27 issues oc...

mellykelly · mellykelly

I am a dog groomer (currently running my own business). When we get on the road early next year I am hoping to offer dog grooming services on the road. If there is anyone here that does a similar thing I would love to chat.

Lidia · Lidia

Hi, we intend to depart Cairns in two weeks time heading for WA via Ayers Rock, traveling through Warburton, Leonora, on to Geraldton and to Broome. With the current G2G application, which has a self-quarantine direction, we need to supply a quarantine address, which of course we do not have and it se...

JayDee · JayDee

Real Estate prices and the demand for homes have gone ballistic up here in the Brisbane Region and southeast corner. In some cases, houses are selling before they even become open houses on a Saturday. But the scary thing is that the word BILLION is becoming as common today, as our Aussies famous great...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All Has anyone been on the Goolma Rd? Im looking at towing through there next week and wonder about the road condition and steepness if any? Cheers Vince

Watto57 · Watto57

Looking for some info on the road from Dubbo to Tamworth thru Coolah towing a caravan. Always travelled Via highway

Cruisehunter · Cruisehunter

Why do Dometic windows crack when using a car wash soap when cleaning the van, basically means the windows are not fit for use.

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

Gas Bottles only have a limited lifespan which I believe is printed on the bottle. We only use our gas very infrequently when free camping, so it is many months before we need a refill. Usually we run all appliances including the induction cooktops on 240v electricity when in caravan parks, which is wh...

Cruisehunter · Cruisehunter

Why do these new Dometic windows crack when washing the van using soaps in the water?

Tamsun · Tamsun

Morning everyone. Im planning a Sydney to Perth trip early June and hope to have 1.5 months time frame for the trip. (I have 5 days training late June in Perth) I was hoping to hear any suggested itinerarys, recommendations, or even just any guidance, wise words etc. I have not travelled this distan...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

Has any one recieved a notification by text from Telstra with respect to opening a Direct Debit for monthly accounts? Is this another option to our long term invoice plan which is paid at the local Post Office? Have fun Haji-Baba

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	How many people kept their private heatlth insurance when they went on the road? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am 65 yrs old now, i will be hitting the road full time in 18 months. I have had private health insurance for well over 30 years and have never claimed on it once in all that time. Thats about $54k in premiums. Do people continue with private health insurance when ythey are travelling full time?	gdayjr	35	2992	08:14 AM Mar 26, 2021 by Izabarack
	Snowy River caravan group on Facebook (Preview) Snowy River caravan group on Facebook There is a group for Snowy River caravans on Facebook with 500+ members. Having bought one of their vans I decided to join Facebook in order to access this group. It is a significant disappointment in many ways. 1 - Facebook is a truly awful style for serious discus...	Mike Harding	6	1981	02:46 AM Mar 26, 2021 by Matt
	Advise re Heating when free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What are some of the realistic (subjective) options for caravan heating when free camping. My wife simply reckons to put on a few extra layers of clothing but I dont want to be like the Michelin Man whilst sitting in the van at night or first thing in the morning once winter hits hard. cheers	aastek	41	3347	10:17 PM Mar 25, 2021 by rgren2
	Insect screen (Preview) Has anyone ever changed the mesh in their RV screens? We have those common plastic, dual glazed type. Forget the brand. Pull up blind, pull down screens. Small midgees seem to walk through the screens side by side. The Windows are a good concept but we have found them lacking in insect proof and fragili...	bgt	2	822	10:14 PM Mar 25, 2021 by Cupie
	Aldi phone plan (Preview) Is there anyone out there having problems with aldi phone? Mine has started not receiving calls but automatically sending calls to voicemail and my data only works in certain localities. We have three phone on aldi and untill recently they have been fantastic but all three are now doing the same. Im w...	first timer	9	1549	11:17 AM Mar 25, 2021 by Mackayak
	Grey Water Tank Cleaning (Preview) My grey water tank sensor is beginning to give strange results such as 3/4 full then empty then 3/4 full then empty within a few seconds. I also notice that the flow from the tank is slower than previously. I am going to change the tap at the end of the grey water line to a larger one as it seems to be a narrowin...	Derek Barnes	6	4152	09:13 AM Mar 25, 2021 by Dougwe
	Sheba (Preview) a -- Edited by msg on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 03:20:39 PM -- Edited by msg on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 04:14:34 PM	msg	3	1291	07:24 PM Mar 24, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Mouse plague. (Preview) Would like to hear your suggestions to keep mice out of vehicle engine bays and interior spaces of MH and CV, or are they impossible to keep out and the best option is to postpone trip.. regards Wayne.	AusQld	17	1949	11:00 PM Mar 23, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Scupper vent springs (Preview) Hello everyone, When we bought our new D-max nearly 18 months ago, I had a small scupper vent fitted to the front of the canopy to keep the dust out. Does anyone know how long the springs last? Luckily I found ours had broken before leaving Cape Palmerston (south of Sarina) before TC Narina filled up the...	Warren-Pat_01	4	1337	09:26 PM Mar 23, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Expensive purchase of a LEMON. (Preview) Purchased a caravan in 2016 but did not pick it up until 2017 April 4 from Sydney. After picking it up and going camping with others we took it back 2 weeks later with warranty 3 problems which the dealership fixed. We later went up the guys of Australia to Darwin and things started to go wrong 27 issues oc...	robails1	12	3240	07:49 AM Mar 23, 2021 by JayDee
	Dog grooming (Preview) I am a dog groomer (currently running my own business). When we get on the road early next year I am hoping to offer dog grooming services on the road. If there is anyone here that does a similar thing I would love to chat.	mellykelly	1	567	06:17 PM Mar 22, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	COVID Corner (Preview) Hi, we intend to depart Cairns in two weeks time heading for WA via Ayers Rock, traveling through Warburton, Leonora, on to Geraldton and to Broome. With the current G2G application, which has a self-quarantine direction, we need to supply a quarantine address, which of course we do not have and it se...	Lidia	7	935	10:49 PM Mar 21, 2021 by Aussie1
	Brisbane Region Housing Boom. (Preview) Real Estate prices and the demand for homes have gone ballistic up here in the Brisbane Region and southeast corner. In some cases, houses are selling before they even become open houses on a Saturday. But the scary thing is that the word BILLION is becoming as common today, as our Aussies famous great...	JayDee	6	1041	09:54 PM Mar 21, 2021 by oldbloke
	Gulgong to Wellington NSW (Preview) Hi All Has anyone been on the Goolma Rd? Im looking at towing through there next week and wonder about the road condition and steepness if any? Cheers Vince	vince56	1	985	06:00 PM Mar 21, 2021 by Radar
	Road from Dubbo to Tamworth road conditions thru Coolah (Preview) Looking for some info on the road from Dubbo to Tamworth thru Coolah towing a caravan. Always travelled Via highway	Watto57	3	1161	05:31 PM Mar 21, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Using car wash soap (Preview) Why do Dometic windows crack when using a car wash soap when cleaning the van, basically means the windows are not fit for use.	Cruisehunter	14	1757	06:59 AM Mar 21, 2021 by gdayjr
	Gas Bottles - Refill, Swap, or Replace (Preview) Gas Bottles only have a limited lifespan which I believe is printed on the bottle. We only use our gas very infrequently when free camping, so it is many months before we need a refill. Usually we run all appliances including the induction cooktops on 240v electricity when in caravan parks, which is wh...	Derek Barnes	17	5854	09:03 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	Using car wash soap (Preview) Why do these new Dometic windows crack when washing the van using soaps in the water?	Cruisehunter	0	361	05:52 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Cruisehunter
	Sydney to Perth advice (Preview) Morning everyone. Im planning a Sydney to Perth trip early June and hope to have 1.5 months time frame for the trip. (I have 5 days training late June in Perth) I was hoping to hear any suggested itinerarys, recommendations, or even just any guidance, wise words etc. I have not travelled this distan...	Tamsun	17	2850	05:37 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Long Weekend
	Direct Debit Question. (Preview) Has any one recieved a notification by text from Telstra with respect to opening a Direct Debit for monthly accounts? Is this another option to our long term invoice plan which is paid at the local Post Office? Have fun Haji-Baba	Haji-Baba	13	1169	02:48 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Bobdown
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