The Grey Nomads - General

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'll be passing through Dubbo in a few weeks and wondered about the zoo, I've heard a couple of good reports - what is the wisdom of the forum?

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the $$$ cost / fines for being over loaded with your Car And Van in various states. I want to take my Aluminium Dingy / Fold up Trailer, and outboard motor along on our next trip. If its too much, I will rethink it. Grey

Possum3 · Possum3

NSW residents who tow boats and caravans on Sydneys toll roads will now be eligible for a dedicated rebate. Grey nomads were hit with a huge toll increase on October 1 2019 because cars towing caravans are lumped into the same class as trucks and other heavy vehicles. After months of campaigning from R...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone. Well I spoke to Old about a GVM upgrade. Well if we need it, Get it done was D wife's imput. Oh what a feeling 3800GVM. I took your wisdom on board and used Google to search for the answer yesterday. I need your help to get the right set up. I was reading yesterday that they (NSW Roads & Mariti...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://aussieoutbackstore.com.au/collections/new-arrivals/products/5kw-all-in-one-diesel-heater?fbclid=IwAR0C-Bol0ChkScumo-ml7chGbh1RjZHrmB-vfAYY-SHEyiCl5AXIHWp85tU

the rocket · the rocket

Hi, has anyone stayed overnight at alf larson lion park? Or anywhere else in miriamvale? Thanks

MDN · MDN

Hi I have an opportunity (perhaps) to buy an "1999 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 312D Refrigerated, 360916, Manual" with 165000 KLMmy question is - are refrig vans easy/hard to convert - can you keep the insulation etc. please excuse my ignorance any comments suggetions will be greatly appreciated. I am...

yobarr · yobarr

For many years I have had this tool hanging on the wall of my workshop,in the hope that someone could identify it.No luck so far,but wondering if anybody here recognises it? Cheers

iana · iana

I must be wrong, but the signs seem to be all mixed up! merging ----- dual lanes becoming one, however the dashed line ends BEFORE by about 50m. To me that means the two lanes have just become one wide lane, tapering to the standard single lane. In WA, the rule was the car lagging behind another car must gi...

Digger2 · Digger2

Have just purchased a Jayco pop-top (not picked it up yet). It is fitted with a Heron AirCommand 2 a/c unit which is not working. The previous owner advises it was working, before being parked up. Im not certain that it has power to the a/c unit. I didnt see any obvious signs like a light up power switch? Ca...

Phil P · Phil P

Hi all, I just purchased at 16 foot Jayco Freedom Caravan. I'll be towing it with my 2014 Hilux SR5 Dual Cab. The Redarc Tow Pro and a Transmission Cooler is being fitted next week on the Hilux. I'm looking for suggestions on Mirrors for the Hilux (will be doing 3-4 months of travel). Is it worth getting st...

Andrew-clarke · Andrew-clarke

We live in Mullaway, NSW and are looking for a house sitter for a few weeks. We have 2 cats, that need some TLC and a veggie garden that needs looking after. We are 300m from the beach and next to the golf club, five minutes from Woolgoolga and twenty minutes from Coffs Harbour.

PeterX · PeterX

Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? Townsville businesses are charged $945 per pedestal annually that is compared with $234 in the town of Eskhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/townsville-motels-queensland-toilet-tax-covid-19-coronavirus/12343030

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Im just setting up my SH Mercedes SWB Sprinter RV (Ive had her three days and cant wait to be out and about ). What is the best storage solution for my water and sullage hoses? It has a shower recess so thinking they could perhaps be carried there but theyd need to be in a bag of some sort to reduce the chance of...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all I know it sounds a bit crazy but I have to head south for 3 weeks and have to stay in a caravan park i know we have to be self contained .Has anyone have any recommendations for parks or reserve's near Rowville cheers

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-16/man-charged-over-boy-caravan-death-nt/12359028

Macca70 · Macca70

Just watched the owner of Cable Beach Caravan Park complaining about the WA borders being closed and how parks will not survive without NSW and VIC tourists. His park was 90% empty but there had been no attempt to tidy the park, dirt piled against gutters, power boxes leaning from vertical, trees not t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, have been thinking to change the curtains. does anyone have draw down blinds that r not builtin to the van. Was wondering how well they work and how effective they are at keeping out the cold. In another van we had we tried a few venetians in kitchen and they looked great and modernised the lo...

Thunda · Thunda

When are they gunna cut us loose? Bloody CCPVID-19, I'm about ta blow a gasket, l wanna go ta Cooper Pedy before them local wombats clean the joint out. Who else is thinkin about goin? I'm flyin up first, just ta have a captin cook, an im lookin for someone that's got a sense of humor (an adventure) to fill...

Wayno1956 · Wayno1956

Hello everyone, Hope youre all keeping fit and well at this time. Im new to caravanning and only done a few short trips away locally. Im planning to head from Geelong to Gold Coast in late July and taking the trip easy. Any suggestions for suggested routes, overnight stop-overs would be greatly app...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Is Dubbo zoo worth visiting? (Preview) I'll be passing through Dubbo in a few weeks and wondered about the zoo, I've heard a couple of good reports - what is the wisdom of the forum?	Mike Harding	8	1935	10:02 AM Jun 21, 2020 by Stevejaz
	Fines for being Over on your Rig ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the $$$ cost / fines for being over loaded with your Car And Van in various states. I want to take my Aluminium Dingy / Fold up Trailer, and outboard motor along on our next trip. If its too much, I will rethink it. Grey	Old and Grey	67	7775	08:09 PM Jun 20, 2020 by TheHeaths
	NSW Tolls Rebate. (Preview) NSW residents who tow boats and caravans on Sydneys toll roads will now be eligible for a dedicated rebate. Grey nomads were hit with a huge toll increase on October 1 2019 because cars towing caravans are lumped into the same class as trucks and other heavy vehicles. After months of campaigning from R...	Possum3	5	1268	02:06 PM Jun 20, 2020 by tiger5
	I need a GVM upgrade to 3800 (Preview) Hi Everyone. Well I spoke to Old about a GVM upgrade. Well if we need it, Get it done was D wife's imput. Oh what a feeling 3800GVM. I took your wisdom on board and used Google to search for the answer yesterday. I need your help to get the right set up. I was reading yesterday that they (NSW Roads & Mariti...	Old and Grey	9	4277	09:00 PM Jun 19, 2020 by Old and Grey
	Diesel Heater (Preview) https://aussieoutbackstore.com.au/collections/new-arrivals/products/5kw-all-in-one-diesel-heater?fbclid=IwAR0C-Bol0ChkScumo-ml7chGbh1RjZHrmB-vfAYY-SHEyiCl5AXIHWp85tU	Possum3	6	1060	08:25 PM Jun 19, 2020 by Possum3
	Miriamvale qld (Preview) Hi, has anyone stayed overnight at alf larson lion park? Or anywhere else in miriamvale? Thanks	the rocket	3	1086	11:08 AM Jun 19, 2020 by the rocket
	Advice on refrigerated van conversion??!! (Preview) Hi I have an opportunity (perhaps) to buy an "1999 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 312D Refrigerated, 360916, Manual" with 165000 KLMmy question is - are refrig vans easy/hard to convert - can you keep the insulation etc. please excuse my ignorance any comments suggetions will be greatly appreciated. I am...	MDN	10	1106	09:27 AM Jun 19, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	What is this? (Preview) For many years I have had this tool hanging on the wall of my workshop,in the hope that someone could identify it.No luck so far,but wondering if anybody here recognises it? Cheers	yobarr	14	2367	07:34 AM Jun 19, 2020 by Radar
	M-M-M-M-M merging ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I must be wrong, but the signs seem to be all mixed up! merging ----- dual lanes becoming one, however the dashed line ends BEFORE by about 50m. To me that means the two lanes have just become one wide lane, tapering to the standard single lane. In WA, the rule was the car lagging behind another car must gi...	iana	30	2839	10:40 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Hylife
	Jayco Air Conditioning (Preview) Have just purchased a Jayco pop-top (not picked it up yet). It is fitted with a Heron AirCommand 2 a/c unit which is not working. The previous owner advises it was working, before being parked up. Im not certain that it has power to the a/c unit. I didnt see any obvious signs like a light up power switch? Ca...	Digger2	4	1116	08:33 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Digger2
	Stability Control and Mirrors (Preview) Hi all, I just purchased at 16 foot Jayco Freedom Caravan. I'll be towing it with my 2014 Hilux SR5 Dual Cab. The Redarc Tow Pro and a Transmission Cooler is being fitted next week on the Hilux. I'm looking for suggestions on Mirrors for the Hilux (will be doing 3-4 months of travel). Is it worth getting st...	Phil P	14	1994	07:10 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Phil P
	House sitting in the Coffs Harbour area (Preview) We live in Mullaway, NSW and are looking for a house sitter for a few weeks. We have 2 cats, that need some TLC and a veggie garden that needs looking after. We are 300m from the beach and next to the golf club, five minutes from Woolgoolga and twenty minutes from Coffs Harbour.	Andrew-clarke	0	675	05:18 PM Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew-clarke
	Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? (Preview) Maybe contribute to high cost of van parks ? Townsville businesses are charged $945 per pedestal annually that is compared with $234 in the town of Eskhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/townsville-motels-queensland-toilet-tax-covid-19-coronavirus/12343030	PeterX	6	2084	02:12 PM Jun 17, 2020 by PeterX
	Ideal storage of water and sullage hoses. (Preview) Im just setting up my SH Mercedes SWB Sprinter RV (Ive had her three days and cant wait to be out and about ). What is the best storage solution for my water and sullage hoses? It has a shower recess so thinking they could perhaps be carried there but theyd need to be in a bag of some sort to reduce the chance of...	Aussiefolk	10	5262	04:02 PM Jun 16, 2020 by Jamjar
	South east Melbourne caravan parks (Preview) Hi all I know it sounds a bit crazy but I have to head south for 3 weeks and have to stay in a caravan park i know we have to be self contained .Has anyone have any recommendations for parks or reserve's near Rowville cheers	travelyounger	2	995	03:24 PM Jun 16, 2020 by travelyounger
	This is Unbelievable (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-16/man-charged-over-boy-caravan-death-nt/12359028	Long Weekend	1	2081	02:51 PM Jun 16, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan parks during lockdown (Preview) Just watched the owner of Cable Beach Caravan Park complaining about the WA borders being closed and how parks will not survive without NSW and VIC tourists. His park was 90% empty but there had been no attempt to tidy the park, dirt piled against gutters, power boxes leaning from vertical, trees not t...	Macca70	7	1498	09:33 AM Jun 16, 2020 by Hetho
	Curtains/blinds/venetians (Preview) Hi everyone, have been thinking to change the curtains. does anyone have draw down blinds that r not builtin to the van. Was wondering how well they work and how effective they are at keeping out the cold. In another van we had we tried a few venetians in kitchen and they looked great and modernised the lo...	the rocket	9	1463	08:56 PM Jun 15, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	After the confined to barracks charge. (Preview) When are they gunna cut us loose? Bloody CCPVID-19, I'm about ta blow a gasket, l wanna go ta Cooper Pedy before them local wombats clean the joint out. Who else is thinkin about goin? I'm flyin up first, just ta have a captin cook, an im lookin for someone that's got a sense of humor (an adventure) to fill...	Thunda	9	1517	03:16 PM Jun 15, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Needing suggestions for trip to GC (Preview) Hello everyone, Hope youre all keeping fit and well at this time. Im new to caravanning and only done a few short trips away locally. Im planning to head from Geelong to Gold Coast in late July and taking the trip easy. Any suggestions for suggested routes, overnight stop-overs would be greatly app...	Wayno1956	4	971	11:39 AM Jun 15, 2020 by StewG
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