The Grey Nomads - General

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Pull over to pass area coming up . Pre warning . Pic in Vic good idea .,

MDN · MDN

Hi 2006 Ford Transit Jumbo Lwb High Roof 5 Sp Manual Smart shift Van Used as a work vehicle.Has intermittent mechanical issues with the automatic shift hence the lower price. Still drives. Engine is still in good condition.I spoke to the owner Including the possibility of transmission failure....

Giggleswick · Giggleswick

Travelling in Northern NSW at the moment - went to the local RSL for a beer last night with my wife and was like trying to get into Fort Knox (which is fair enough have no qualms about that) but was a bit taken aback when told that if we wanted to play the Poker Machines only one of us could do so. When I said to...

mickle · mickle

HI, would like advice on roads ect to take a road van . 22ft Silverline from Birdsville to Urandangi Thanks MICKLE.

Nevd · Nevd

https://www.facebook.com/truckfriendly.com.au/posts/550469972315654

MDN · MDN

Hi - while waiting for a van. I have been looking at different builds. my question is My thoughts - it has a deep sink - can be cheap - it is light and has cupboard under. your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers Michael

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

I have just purchased a used Mercedes Sprinter RV. The previous owner assures me that the tank is clean but I am travelling to the northwest in Western Australia next week and would hate to find out, the hard way, that its not clean. How is the best way to go about cleaning the tank? I think its fibreglass o...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

A photo of the silos at Yelarbon. Had a look last Thursday and stayed a night at the Yelarbon Recreation Grounds at a powered site $15.00. The facilities besides the laundry are closed as the volunteers cannot meet the Covid 19 rules to open them, but there is a dump point there plus a modern toilet in t...

Aussiefolk · Aussiefolk

Hello. After much deliberation (caravan or RV) I purchased a Mercedes SWB Sprinter yesterday. I was surprised to learn that my usual insurer, RAC WA, does not insure RVs. I have taken out a policy with CIL. What other options are out there? Id value the input of forum members please.

Snippy · Snippy

Many of us will be getting into gear to hit the road now things are easing up. We are in Whyalla now and starting to head toward NT in time to cross border on 17th July. So what are you all doing? Would be interesting to how we are going to deal with "Our new found freedom."

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

For your own safety, please heed this message. We constantly experience problems with "wobblies", that's caravanners who ride the centre white line instead of keeping as far left as safely possible, holding position along the fog line. This is barely possible, but possible along the...

jrk36 · jrk36

I've just purchased a motorhome for $56,000 in Perth, and WA Dept of Transport Stamp Duty on the Transfer is over $3,700 !!! What an iniquitous tax this is - money for doing nothing - outright rip-off! -- Edited by jrk36 on Saturday 20th of June 2020 12:22:01 PM

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, we are at nanango qld and this morning noticed heaps of caravans Etc. Going past. while convalescing i have heaps of time So decided to count them. From midday to 2 pm 27 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went north and 30 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went south. There were more...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I thought of an idea this afternoon after having a fight in removing the spare tyre cover so I could firstly check, then increase the pressure in the tyre - resulting in a couple of broken finger nails. I wondered about getting a flap cut out above/over the valve & having it held closed with Velcro - h...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Green dots to show pull over safe area (Preview) Pull over to pass area coming up . Pre warning . Pic in Vic good idea .,	Aus-Kiwi	14	1230	08:54 PM Jun 26, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	2006 Ford Transit Jumbo Lwb High Roof 5 Sp Manual Smart shift Van (Preview) Hi 2006 Ford Transit Jumbo Lwb High Roof 5 Sp Manual Smart shift Van Used as a work vehicle.Has intermittent mechanical issues with the automatic shift hence the lower price. Still drives. Engine is still in good condition.I spoke to the owner Including the possibility of transmission failure....	MDN	6	902	12:28 PM Jun 26, 2020 by MDN
	Sometimes you wonder why…….. (Preview) Travelling in Northern NSW at the moment - went to the local RSL for a beer last night with my wife and was like trying to get into Fort Knox (which is fair enough have no qualms about that) but was a bit taken aback when told that if we wanted to play the Poker Machines only one of us could do so. When I said to...	Giggleswick	9	1323	06:47 PM Jun 24, 2020 by SouthernComfort
	Birdsville , to Urandangi . (Preview) HI, would like advice on roads ect to take a road van . 22ft Silverline from Birdsville to Urandangi Thanks MICKLE.	mickle	2	762	06:08 PM Jun 24, 2020 by mickle
	Safe Pull overs to let faster traffic passed (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/truckfriendly.com.au/posts/550469972315654	Nevd	11	1182	05:27 PM Jun 24, 2020 by Possum3
	Could a Laundry tub be used as a sink? (Preview) Hi - while waiting for a van. I have been looking at different builds. my question is My thoughts - it has a deep sink - can be cheap - it is light and has cupboard under. your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers Michael	MDN	11	1467	06:50 AM Jun 24, 2020 by MDN
	How to clean a water tank. (Preview) I have just purchased a used Mercedes Sprinter RV. The previous owner assures me that the tank is clean but I am travelling to the northwest in Western Australia next week and would hate to find out, the hard way, that its not clean. How is the best way to go about cleaning the tank? I think its fibreglass o...	Aussiefolk	6	940	07:50 PM Jun 23, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Painted Silos at Yelarbon Qld. (Preview) A photo of the silos at Yelarbon. Had a look last Thursday and stayed a night at the Yelarbon Recreation Grounds at a powered site $15.00. The facilities besides the laundry are closed as the volunteers cannot meet the Covid 19 rules to open them, but there is a dump point there plus a modern toilet in t...	Gaylehere	4	1050	01:46 PM Jun 23, 2020 by Nevd
	RV insurance (Preview) Hello. After much deliberation (caravan or RV) I purchased a Mercedes SWB Sprinter yesterday. I was surprised to learn that my usual insurer, RAC WA, does not insure RVs. I have taken out a policy with CIL. What other options are out there? Id value the input of forum members please.	Aussiefolk	8	1389	09:38 AM Jun 23, 2020 by mus429
	SO WHAT DO WE DO NOW? (Preview) Many of us will be getting into gear to hit the road now things are easing up. We are in Whyalla now and starting to head toward NT in time to cross border on 17th July. So what are you all doing? Would be interesting to how we are going to deal with "Our new found freedom."	Snippy	12	1265	09:55 PM Jun 22, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Reminder to Safely Share the road with Oversize. (Preview) For your own safety, please heed this message. We constantly experience problems with "wobblies", that's caravanners who ride the centre white line instead of keeping as far left as safely possible, holding position along the fog line. This is barely possible, but possible along the...	Cruising Granny	12	1548	03:30 PM Jun 22, 2020 by iana
	Dreadful WA Stamp Duty! (Preview) I've just purchased a motorhome for $56,000 in Perth, and WA Dept of Transport Stamp Duty on the Transfer is over $3,700 !!! What an iniquitous tax this is - money for doing nothing - outright rip-off! -- Edited by jrk36 on Saturday 20th of June 2020 12:22:01 PM	jrk36	15	2204	11:46 AM Jun 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Vans on the move (Preview) Hi everyone, we are at nanango qld and this morning noticed heaps of caravans Etc. Going past. while convalescing i have heaps of time So decided to count them. From midday to 2 pm 27 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went north and 30 caravans, motor homes and camper vans went south. There were more...	the rocket	5	949	09:20 PM Jun 21, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Checking & adjusting spare tyre pressure (Preview) I thought of an idea this afternoon after having a fight in removing the spare tyre cover so I could firstly check, then increase the pressure in the tyre - resulting in a couple of broken finger nails. I wondered about getting a flap cut out above/over the valve & having it held closed with Velcro - h...	Warren-Pat_01	21	1895	03:43 PM Jun 21, 2020 by Onedodger
	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	2022	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	8285	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	1327	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	5095	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	1107	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	1144	11:08 AM Jun 19, 2020 by the rocket
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