The Grey Nomads - General

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

We pulled into Wiicannia going from Broken Hill to Cobar earlier this week and I decided to top up the car at the self serve 24hr BP fuel bowser in the back street as it was 15c/ltr cheaper than the servo on the Hwy. its was one of those unmanned pumps where you set the amount and pay with your credit card bef...

Amarok · Amarok

Can anyone recommend a favourable insurance quote they have received in the last 12 months. Thanks.

JayDee · JayDee

Woolworths and Coles are in the headlines at present in regards to the monopoly and pricing policies.But the same can be said regarding other large national retail operations. For example, Bunnings has just about annihilated the small hardware retailers in Australia's large to medium-popu...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Quite a sad event. For those who use WINDY try pinching outward in the fire area and you can see the streets and properties under threat and sadly engulfed. Wonderful site for so much info. The circular patches that you see when zoomed in is the satellite spots that record the info. So handy for Nomad...

Amarok · Amarok

Hi all, Does anyone know of a retirement village which has a proper carport type parking beside the villa to park a motorhome? Thanks Peter

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi everyone. I have in need of some advise. I am looking at a new little single axle family hybrid, ( Chinese import ). I have researched so many and most seem a little too heavy and will push the gcm (5850kg) of my hilux. Most are approx 2300kg/2400kg Tare with approx 200-250kg towball weight. Now with t...

David Frusher · David Frusher

Hi what is easiest way when towing van to get from Tailem Bend to Pt Wakefield, without going through Adelaide, tried via Palmer but was very hilly. Thanks

JayDee · JayDee

In our last van, I installed a $1100 diesel heater. Had no issues with it during For our new van, I am doing research on these Chinese diesel heaters at around $ 150. ( Average). To me they look exactly like the previous heater. Therefore me thinks that the $1100 heater supplier purchases these Chinese u...

Collo · Collo

In a earlier post re Purnululu National Park.... it is recommended that you deflate your tyres. What is the PSI I should let my tyres down to ? We hope to be there in 2025. Collo.

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all. We are looking to upgrade from our 14 ft Compass O/R to something around 17' 6". Jayco or Coramal Poptop with Ensuite. The Compass is very strong but very heavy for its size at 1650 kg. Been on the 'research' wagon for a while now and some of the weights advertised for these Vans can vary by 200...

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

A couple of questions for the DIY van modifier's 1. Regarding internal cabinetry / bedding frames within the van do these add to the structural support of the walls? 2. Any watch outs / tips & tricks remodifying & pulling things off walls. Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Tue...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, What's the experience out there re the Bungle Bungle CP and a day-drive into the Bungle Bungle? I have read the road is pretty rough and has some water crossings, is this do-able in one day and not too gnarly? -- Edited by vince56 on Tuesday 13th of February 2024 04:17:33 PM

JayDee · JayDee

I have been watching the travels of Justin and Bec and their 3 kids on utube for several years. The show is called TIAV. The latest video for this year is that they have just taken ownership of a great Lotus Van. So I googled and found perhaps the very same van valued at & $140.000. The Cruiser we would a...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Aldi has a wide catalogue of caravan and camping stuff starting today. Coffee maker, Directors chair, Folding washing machine, 24" TV, Van Cover, Privacy screen, Grass floor mat, Folding Steps, Kettles, just to name a few. (All I can remember!) B

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Got two problems popped up at once: 1. Engel been sitting idle for 6 months. Now won't cool. Has never been a problem - sometimes 2 years idle - cools immediately upon start. 2. Home frige crisper freezing goods up. Doesnt matter what setting on the digital controller. Oh, and maybe a setting for wi...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

What are you finding the Camp ground conditions are like with all this wet weather? Is it worth setting out at all at the moment? Hate to spend a fortnight somewhere up to the axles!!! B

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

Hi all experienced caravaners, Throwing a few questions out their regarding van layouts 1. Layouts for better weight distribution throughout van & tow ball weight. 2. Things often forgotten / missed / annoy & would change / wouldn't live without, regarding different layouts. Cheers.

Grazza · Grazza

Hi, thinking about purchasing the above van which is 176 in length. Anyone know the travel height? The reason I ask, is that I am hoping I can store the van in my garage.

rasa · rasa

hi All has anyone travelled from Braidwood to Cooma lately in their van, if so is the road okay for towing a 17ft Jayco cheers rasa

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Jeep owners looking at fitting side steps to my 2019 jeep grand cherokee has any one fitted them and what are your thoughts worth it or not I'm looking to assist my better half getting in and out of car as she a knee problem and I'm thinking they may make life a little easy thanks Mike g

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	Lost Wallet (Preview) We pulled into Wiicannia going from Broken Hill to Cobar earlier this week and I decided to top up the car at the self serve 24hr BP fuel bowser in the back street as it was 15c/ltr cheaper than the servo on the Hwy. its was one of those unmanned pumps where you set the amount and pay with your credit card bef...	The Belmont Bear	8	446	06:17 PM Feb 23, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Insurance (Preview) Can anyone recommend a favourable insurance quote they have received in the last 12 months. Thanks.	Amarok	2	235	03:00 PM Feb 23, 2024 by Craig1
	Australian Retail Trade ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Woolworths and Coles are in the headlines at present in regards to the monopoly and pricing policies.But the same can be said regarding other large national retail operations. For example, Bunnings has just about annihilated the small hardware retailers in Australia's large to medium-popu...	JayDee	33	1144	08:13 PM Feb 28, 2024 by JayDee
	FIREs near Ballarat Vic (Preview) Quite a sad event. For those who use WINDY try pinching outward in the fire area and you can see the streets and properties under threat and sadly engulfed. Wonderful site for so much info. The circular patches that you see when zoomed in is the satellite spots that record the info. So handy for Nomad...	Brodie Allen	0	229	08:19 AM Feb 23, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Retirement village (Preview) Hi all, Does anyone know of a retirement village which has a proper carport type parking beside the villa to park a motorhome? Thanks Peter	Amarok	12	859	10:30 AM Feb 28, 2024 by Cupie
	Towball Weights (Preview) Hi everyone. I have in need of some advise. I am looking at a new little single axle family hybrid, ( Chinese import ). I have researched so many and most seem a little too heavy and will push the gcm (5850kg) of my hilux. Most are approx 2300kg/2400kg Tare with approx 200-250kg towball weight. Now with t...	JOSHG	13	599	12:54 PM Feb 29, 2024 by Ondway2grey
	Tailem Bend to Pt Wakefield (Preview) Hi what is easiest way when towing van to get from Tailem Bend to Pt Wakefield, without going through Adelaide, tried via Palmer but was very hilly. Thanks	David Frusher	10	509	11:07 PM Feb 20, 2024 by watsea
	Need for a diesel heater. your thoughts please. (Preview) In our last van, I installed a $1100 diesel heater. Had no issues with it during For our new van, I am doing research on these Chinese diesel heaters at around $ 150. ( Average). To me they look exactly like the previous heater. Therefore me thinks that the $1100 heater supplier purchases these Chinese u...	JayDee	13	627	08:43 AM Feb 19, 2024 by Oka374
	What PSI (Preview) In a earlier post re Purnululu National Park.... it is recommended that you deflate your tyres. What is the PSI I should let my tyres down to ? We hope to be there in 2025. Collo.	Collo	1	1322	09:44 PM Feb 16, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Who tows what, with what. ? (Preview) Hi all. We are looking to upgrade from our 14 ft Compass O/R to something around 17' 6". Jayco or Coramal Poptop with Ensuite. The Compass is very strong but very heavy for its size at 1650 kg. Been on the 'research' wagon for a while now and some of the weights advertised for these Vans can vary by 200...	DUSTYRHODES	15	1043	10:31 AM Feb 21, 2024 by peter67
	Single to double bed conversion (Preview) A couple of questions for the DIY van modifier's 1. Regarding internal cabinetry / bedding frames within the van do these add to the structural support of the walls? 2. Any watch outs / tips & tricks remodifying & pulling things off walls. Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Tue...	Ondway2grey	2	332	06:23 PM Feb 14, 2024 by Ondway2grey
	Purnululu / Bungle Bungle day trip from Bungle Bungle CP? (Preview) Hi All, What's the experience out there re the Bungle Bungle CP and a day-drive into the Bungle Bungle? I have read the road is pretty rough and has some water crossings, is this do-able in one day and not too gnarly? -- Edited by vince56 on Tuesday 13th of February 2024 04:17:33 PM	vince56	17	663	05:32 PM Feb 16, 2024 by TheHeaths
	Trip in a van on Utube. (Preview) I have been watching the travels of Justin and Bec and their 3 kids on utube for several years. The show is called TIAV. The latest video for this year is that they have just taken ownership of a great Lotus Van. So I googled and found perhaps the very same van valued at & $140.000. The Cruiser we would a...	JayDee	1	369	07:04 AM Feb 13, 2024 by Dougwe
	Aldi CARAVAN and CAMPING sale today (Preview) Aldi has a wide catalogue of caravan and camping stuff starting today. Coffee maker, Directors chair, Folding washing machine, 24" TV, Van Cover, Privacy screen, Grass floor mat, Folding Steps, Kettles, just to name a few. (All I can remember!) B	Brodie Allen	0	268	08:09 AM Feb 12, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Help from a refrigeration person please (Preview) Got two problems popped up at once: 1. Engel been sitting idle for 6 months. Now won't cool. Has never been a problem - sometimes 2 years idle - cools immediately upon start. 2. Home frige crisper freezing goods up. Doesnt matter what setting on the digital controller. Oh, and maybe a setting for wi...	Brodie Allen	6	507	07:08 AM Feb 13, 2024 by Dougwe
	Ground conditions after all the rain (Preview) What are you finding the Camp ground conditions are like with all this wet weather? Is it worth setting out at all at the moment? Hate to spend a fortnight somewhere up to the axles!!! B	Brodie Allen	3	415	06:00 AM Feb 14, 2024 by shakey55
	Van Layout Questions (Preview) Hi all experienced caravaners, Throwing a few questions out their regarding van layouts 1. Layouts for better weight distribution throughout van & tow ball weight. 2. Things often forgotten / missed / annoy & would change / wouldn't live without, regarding different layouts. Cheers.	Ondway2grey	15	691	03:00 PM Feb 14, 2024 by AndyCap100
	Travel height of Evernew E900 series poptop (Preview) Hi, thinking about purchasing the above van which is 176 in length. Anyone know the travel height? The reason I ask, is that I am hoping I can store the van in my garage.	Grazza	5	325	04:18 PM Feb 12, 2024 by erad
	Braidwood to Cooma (Preview) hi All has anyone travelled from Braidwood to Cooma lately in their van, if so is the road okay for towing a 17ft Jayco cheers rasa	rasa	8	553	09:07 AM Feb 13, 2024 by bristte
	Side steps (Preview) Hi Jeep owners looking at fitting side steps to my 2019 jeep grand cherokee has any one fitted them and what are your thoughts worth it or not I'm looking to assist my better half getting in and out of car as she a knee problem and I'm thinking they may make life a little easy thanks Mike g	mike g g	9	737	02:51 PM Feb 14, 2024 by mike g g
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