The Grey Nomads - General

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

2oldducks · 2oldducks

hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...

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...

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.

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...

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...

budget · budget

Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...

Phil and Teresa · Phil and Teresa

Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers

keiron · keiron

Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	514	05:05 PM Apr 25, 2025 by Ubique 68
	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	648	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	719	05:53 PM Apr 13, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	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	339	01:40 PM Apr 4, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	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	312	12:28 PM Apr 2, 2025 by Gundog
	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	622	09:10 PM Apr 28, 2025 by Pradokakadudavid
	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	585	07:46 PM Apr 4, 2025 by On The Move
	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	1011	12:32 PM Apr 12, 2025 by PeterInSa
	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	642	06:49 AM Mar 30, 2025 by Radar
	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	1788	01:23 PM Apr 26, 2025 by BBN2
	Igloo fridge freezer - any good? (Preview) hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...	2oldducks	2	491	04:10 AM Mar 20, 2025 by Rodsvan
	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	710	06:49 AM Mar 23, 2025 by 2oldducks
	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	1795	10:59 AM Apr 4, 2025 by TheHeaths
	MPC tyres question (Preview) Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...	ZacnEllie3	6	460	12:56 PM Mar 14, 2025 by woolman
	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	704	09:39 PM Mar 23, 2025 by Gaylehere
	Just a touch of sway (Preview) Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...	budget	10	773	10:49 AM Mar 17, 2025 by budget
	Changing my slide out rollers (Preview) Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers	Phil and Teresa	0	385	09:38 AM Mar 6, 2025 by Phil and Teresa
	white cliffs to camerons corner (Preview) Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...	keiron	4	631	02:21 PM Mar 7, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Garmin RV 895 Sat Nav Garmin RV895 (Preview) Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	0	321	02:15 PM Mar 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
	Portable washing machine (Preview) Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road	Brianvicki	7	737	10:06 PM Mar 3, 2025 by StewG
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