The Grey Nomads - General

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...

milo · milo

for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...

keninnsw · keninnsw

Can anyone advise if the Merc or VW are a suitable tow vehicle

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Hi all. I have persevered with my BOS 370 jockey wheel and now that the key pin in the operating parts has sheared twice, I have given up with it and thrown the whole thing in the bin in disgust. When it works it is very good but the basic design is flawed and even when using a clutched drill properly to rais...

oldbloke · oldbloke

I'm looking for a single burner so I can make use of my bayonet fitting. Would be great just to cook a quick meal. There are a few about but all apear to be cast iron. ( heavy) Any suggestions?.

gu42 · gu42

I've got a 19ft van with a Dometic CK36H401RI2 roof mounted a/c unit I've been running the a/c and its only been dropping the van to about 5 degrees below ambient (ambient temp has been around 30 degrees) according to the manual it has a 3124w cooling capacity and it should be sufficient for a van up to 7.5...

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

Hi Just wanted to get some opinion's and feedback about Crusader Caravan's, the one we are looking at is an older van, 2007 Dreamhaven and we will be towing it with a Ford Ranger. We currently have a forward folding camper that we go away in for 4 or 5 months which is set up for off grid and park stays with all...

rgren2 · rgren2

All right, at some stage we die. Our mortal remains need to be disposed. Some prefer burial, some crypts and some cremation.The bride and I have put cremation into our wills and the place where the ashes will be placed.Now, the kicker.Should we prepay fully the whole process?Should we take an insuran...

Daqtar · Daqtar

Greetings all, My partner and I are intending to do the big lap soon. My question is, do I rent out my house? This means: Placing my household goods into storage, which means packing everything up (I'm not as fit as I used to be) that will be a pain. Getting a real estate agent to manage the property Landl...

tiger5 · tiger5

Well I have now seen it with own eye's the police with a van coming into Roma being weight tested. Have believed it before now that I have seen it with own eye's.

kirky · kirky

No longer listed in Wiki camps??? is the place still open to our mob

aastek · aastek

Any good/decent free caravan camping around Broken Hill?

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We are looking at buying a campervan. Having rented one, we like the small size and ability to park at Coles etc to drop in for food shopping. We tend to drive in regional rather than remote areas, so the ability to easily park in towns is important to us. But how long is too long? Any thoughts or a...

msg · msg

Have been hearing a lot lately about Roadside Assistance programs. I have the the top cover and am a longtime member 20yrs. (Not that that has been any benefit to me) as I really haven't had to call them. Getting A 10% discount on something that you might buy once in 10yrs is nothing. I was always happy...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Has anyone used a TRX UHF 5 Watt CB Radio? I saw them half price and I thought they might be good for chatting to other vehicles. I want a hand held CB Radio so that I don't have to install one into my car. I wondered if anyone has experience with this model? https://trx.com.au/5-watt-uhf-cb-radio-bl...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Has anyone fitted a 12v diesel heater into a fairly small compact place in their motorhome? How was this experience and what brand/model did you use? Would you recommend it? I am not looking to fit it myself and will be paying someone to do the job for me. Interested in your experiences. Cheers, Wayne

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	STICKY: What's the weather like where you are? ( First … Last » ) (Preview) Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...	Webmaster	3369	504350	08:52 PM May 22, 2022 by Radar
	STICKY: PICK THIS PLACE ( First … Last » ) 369 (Preview) None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...	Hylda&Jon	27295	4405260	05:36 PM May 22, 2022 by JeffRae
	STICKY: Road Train Etiquette ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.	Gus1949	66	75171	04:51 PM May 9, 2022 by RoboLB
	STICKY: MAGIC Place you have been... ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 17 ) (Preview) For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...	Basil Faulty	491	310808	04:09 PM Jun 24, 2021 by Scott Chapman
	STICKY: Fire Updates ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM	milo	174	223002	12:49 PM Jan 4, 2020 by Dougwe
	STICKY: GN Merchandise update ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...	Webmaster	51	98176	03:55 PM Sep 17, 2018 by rgren2
	Mercedes or Toureg ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone advise if the Merc or VW are a suitable tow vehicle	keninnsw	40	1040	09:19 PM May 22, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Second failure of BOS jockey wheel and more sturdy and reliable alternative (Preview) Hi all. I have persevered with my BOS 370 jockey wheel and now that the key pin in the operating parts has sheared twice, I have given up with it and thrown the whole thing in the bin in disgust. When it works it is very good but the basic design is flawed and even when using a clutched drill properly to rais...	Pradokakadudavid	7	170	08:36 PM May 22, 2022 by slowboat
	Low pressure LPG single burner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm looking for a single burner so I can make use of my bayonet fitting. Would be great just to cook a quick meal. There are a few about but all apear to be cast iron. ( heavy) Any suggestions?.	oldbloke	33	769	05:16 PM May 22, 2022 by Radar
	a/c only dropping ambient temp by 5 degrees (Preview) I've got a 19ft van with a Dometic CK36H401RI2 roof mounted a/c unit I've been running the a/c and its only been dropping the van to about 5 degrees below ambient (ambient temp has been around 30 degrees) according to the manual it has a 3124w cooling capacity and it should be sufficient for a van up to 7.5...	gu42	7	275	03:45 PM May 22, 2022 by bobsa
	Crusader Caravan (Preview) Hi Just wanted to get some opinion's and feedback about Crusader Caravan's, the one we are looking at is an older van, 2007 Dreamhaven and we will be towing it with a Ford Ranger. We currently have a forward folding camper that we go away in for 4 or 5 months which is set up for off grid and park stays with all...	Martin_QLD	0	105	11:59 AM May 22, 2022 by Martin_QLD
	Funerals (Preview) All right, at some stage we die. Our mortal remains need to be disposed. Some prefer burial, some crypts and some cremation.The bride and I have put cremation into our wills and the place where the ashes will be placed.Now, the kicker.Should we prepay fully the whole process?Should we take an insuran...	rgren2	29	707	11:36 AM May 22, 2022 by patrol03
	"Rent or Not to Rent" that is the question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Greetings all, My partner and I are intending to do the big lap soon. My question is, do I rent out my house? This means: Placing my household goods into storage, which means packing everything up (I'm not as fit as I used to be) that will be a pain. Getting a real estate agent to manage the property Landl...	Daqtar	47	841	10:29 AM May 22, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Weights (Preview) Well I have now seen it with own eye's the police with a van coming into Roma being weight tested. Have believed it before now that I have seen it with own eye's.	tiger5	8	462	08:12 AM May 22, 2022 by bratboy
	Pilliga bore baths. (Preview) No longer listed in Wiki camps??? is the place still open to our mob	kirky	7	292	04:30 PM May 21, 2022 by Tony LEE
	Free camping Broken Hill (Preview) Any good/decent free caravan camping around Broken Hill?	aastek	10	387	01:32 PM May 21, 2022 by watsea
	Campervan Length v Car Space Size? Looking at 3 options....... Help (Preview) Hi All, We are looking at buying a campervan. Having rented one, we like the small size and ability to park at Coles etc to drop in for food shopping. We tend to drive in regional rather than remote areas, so the ability to easily park in towns is important to us. But how long is too long? Any thoughts or a...	RoboLB	20	429	12:54 PM May 20, 2022 by msg
	Roadside Assistance/Insurance (Preview) Have been hearing a lot lately about Roadside Assistance programs. I have the the top cover and am a longtime member 20yrs. (Not that that has been any benefit to me) as I really haven't had to call them. Getting A 10% discount on something that you might buy once in 10yrs is nothing. I was always happy...	msg	14	466	11:37 AM May 20, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Has anyone used TRX UHF 5 Watt CB Radio (Preview) Has anyone used a TRX UHF 5 Watt CB Radio? I saw them half price and I thought they might be good for chatting to other vehicles. I want a hand held CB Radio so that I don't have to install one into my car. I wondered if anyone has experience with this model? https://trx.com.au/5-watt-uhf-cb-radio-bl...	Buzz Lightbulb	17	2177	09:34 AM May 20, 2022 by Craig1
	Diesel heater into compact Motorhome space (Preview) Has anyone fitted a 12v diesel heater into a fairly small compact place in their motorhome? How was this experience and what brand/model did you use? Would you recommend it? I am not looking to fit it myself and will be paying someone to do the job for me. Interested in your experiences. Cheers, Wayne	Wayne o	22	795	05:49 PM May 19, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
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