The Grey Nomads - General

geoffandalison · geoffandalison

Hi. Can anyone help , I would like to drive back from Darwin to Melbourne, is there anyway you get transport motorhome from Melbourne to Darwin and approx. cost. Thanks Geoff

FrankCarolyn · FrankCarolyn

We are planning a trip from Adelaide to Perth in March and we are new to the grey nomad thing and were wondering if anyone has ever had any trouble in the free camps along the Nullabor Plain. Im a bit nervous about camping in the middle of nowhere alone. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

iana · iana

Visibility about 50m at the most. We are house sitting at Berrima NSW, packed up and all ready to move out. The seat of the fire is still 46km away, but the online map of the fires looks like it is suspect. Looks like we will definitely be seeing the new year in and some. Happy new year to you all.

mischief · mischief

Coming close to hitting the road for a few years.. Need some info regarding above subject.

iana · iana

Seen a lot of the feathered birds now while tripping. The Superb Parrot, all regal, prime and proper is very nice, but the one that takes my prize (a hand full of food) is the King Parrot, they are so cute and beautiful.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

The Vic Emergency web site is poorly implemented from a number of perspectives and can often be very slow or unusable especially on busy days (today!) or over slow links. I have discovered it has a text-only interface which is here: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/public/textonly.html This page is...

yobarr · yobarr

Just like to wish everybody a safe,happy and prosperous new year.At the end of 2020 we can all prepare to welcome the beginning of a new decade,as this decade does not end until midnight on December 31st,2020.If anybody disagrees,just ask yourself how many runs does a cricketer need to complete to...

JayDee · JayDee

Given what our great country is currently experiencing in regards to Bush Fires and the threat of same. Should tonight's fireworks around the country be banned or not. My view is:- No fireworks what so ever should be allowed under these conditions. What are your thoughts???? We can and will be wel...

JayDee · JayDee

For those who elect to travel in the summer months. We were not happy with the heat generated from the awning, which made sitting under the awning unbearable. Soooooo We then Purchased a large heavy duty canvas tarp. Now to attach the tarp to the van above the rolled up awning. Ok!!! before you roll our...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, I had a frightening experience recently with an 18 volt lithium iron drill battery exploding whilst being charged for only about half an hour and causing several fires throughout the unattached garage. The charger was a genuine Makita 18v charger however the battery was an Ebay battery from...

Snook · Snook

Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook

iana · iana

Just wondering, when reading about how many thousands of k's one has towed a caravan. Is that the odometer reading from the beginning of the trip to the end, including the touring (shopping etc.) of the vehicle un-hitched as well, or do you somehow just record towing Km's.

Haze · Haze

Hi to all who visit this site. Merry Christmas & happy safe travels for 2020. I am looking at the Jayco Conquest mentioned, & I would appreciate any pros/cons on the same. It is powered by a Renault Master. Cheers Haze

tracks · tracks

Hi All Just following on from the recent Nullabor posts, does anyone have the latest diesel fuel prices between Ceduna and Norseman, thanks.

Tracker022 · Tracker022

Hi I just had my QBE policy cancelled for our jayco caravan after telling them we had moved the caravan to another address for 3 weeks before starting our trip around Oz. They said if we dont have a permanent address its classed as our home and so not insurable. I couldnt believe it, nothing in their polic...

Snook · Snook

Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking to upgrade the lighting on the tow vehicle and Im hoping fir some recommendations on driving lights, either the traditional spot lights or light bar. Im looking for that perfect solution - great flood and fantastic range.

bowser · bowser

Afternoon everybody. I have to replace my portable 12 volt dry Air compressor, any recommendations. Regards Bowser.

Full Van · Full Van

Hi Everyone! We are buying another car and can't decide between the Nissan Pathfinder or the Isuzu MUX. We need a seven seater with good towing power (0ur van is about 1.8 - 2 tonne fully loaded and we will have seven people/kids in the car). Both cars seem to fit these requirements, but they each have t...

JayDee · JayDee

Jay&Dee would like to wish each and every one who visit the Grey Nomad site A very very Merry Christmas and may the big 2020 be all that you would want it to be. Happy Days Jay&Dee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	motorhome transport from melbourne to darwin (Preview) Hi. Can anyone help , I would like to drive back from Darwin to Melbourne, is there anyway you get transport motorhome from Melbourne to Darwin and approx. cost. Thanks Geoff	geoffandalison	11	1577	11:38 AM Jan 8, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Free camping on the Nullarbor Plain (Preview) We are planning a trip from Adelaide to Perth in March and we are new to the grey nomad thing and were wondering if anyone has ever had any trouble in the free camps along the Nullabor Plain. Im a bit nervous about camping in the middle of nowhere alone. Any advice would be very much appreciated.	FrankCarolyn	24	6058	12:58 PM Jan 7, 2020 by Delta18
	Hmm the wind has picked up and its from the NE, not good. (Preview) Visibility about 50m at the most. We are house sitting at Berrima NSW, packed up and all ready to move out. The seat of the fire is still 46km away, but the online map of the fires looks like it is suspect. Looks like we will definitely be seeing the new year in and some. Happy new year to you all.	iana	11	1588	04:56 PM Jan 6, 2020 by Flags2
	No fixed address (Preview) Coming close to hitting the road for a few years.. Need some info regarding above subject.	mischief	6	1512	09:50 PM Jan 5, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Favourite Birds (Feathered variety) (Preview) Seen a lot of the feathered birds now while tripping. The Superb Parrot, all regal, prime and proper is very nice, but the one that takes my prize (a hand full of food) is the King Parrot, they are so cute and beautiful.	iana	14	1506	01:11 PM Jan 5, 2020 by Izabarack
	Vic Emergency website - faster access (Preview) The Vic Emergency web site is poorly implemented from a number of perspectives and can often be very slow or unusable especially on busy days (today!) or over slow links. I have discovered it has a text-only interface which is here: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/public/textonly.html This page is...	Mike Harding	1	1328	12:38 AM Jan 5, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	New Year's Wishes. (Preview) Just like to wish everybody a safe,happy and prosperous new year.At the end of 2020 we can all prepare to welcome the beginning of a new decade,as this decade does not end until midnight on December 31st,2020.If anybody disagrees,just ask yourself how many runs does a cricketer need to complete to...	yobarr	12	921	12:47 PM Jan 3, 2020 by Iva Biggen
	New Years Eve's fireworks. Yes!!!! or NO!!!! (Preview) Given what our great country is currently experiencing in regards to Bush Fires and the threat of same. Should tonight's fireworks around the country be banned or not. My view is:- No fireworks what so ever should be allowed under these conditions. What are your thoughts???? We can and will be wel...	JayDee	21	1318	10:11 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Cupie
	Extra shade tarp above the awning (Preview) For those who elect to travel in the summer months. We were not happy with the heat generated from the awning, which made sitting under the awning unbearable. Soooooo We then Purchased a large heavy duty canvas tarp. Now to attach the tarp to the van above the rolled up awning. Ok!!! before you roll our...	JayDee	6	1197	08:28 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Cupie
	Exploding Lithium Battery (Preview) Hello, I had a frightening experience recently with an 18 volt lithium iron drill battery exploding whilst being charged for only about half an hour and causing several fires throughout the unattached garage. The charger was a genuine Makita 18v charger however the battery was an Ebay battery from...	ROAD RUNNER	12	2186	03:09 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Mamil
	Portable evaporative air conditioners (Preview) Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook	Snook	13	1506	04:41 PM Dec 30, 2019 by woofta and precious
	Towing Km's how do you record them? (Preview) Just wondering, when reading about how many thousands of k's one has towed a caravan. Is that the odometer reading from the beginning of the trip to the end, including the touring (shopping etc.) of the vehicle un-hitched as well, or do you somehow just record towing Km's.	iana	19	1490	07:53 PM Dec 29, 2019 by iana
	2015 Jayco Conquest 23-4 Motorhome (Preview) Hi to all who visit this site. Merry Christmas & happy safe travels for 2020. I am looking at the Jayco Conquest mentioned, & I would appreciate any pros/cons on the same. It is powered by a Renault Master. Cheers Haze	Haze	5	1544	04:49 PM Dec 29, 2019 by montie
	Nullarbor fuel (Preview) Hi All Just following on from the recent Nullabor posts, does anyone have the latest diesel fuel prices between Ceduna and Norseman, thanks.	tracks	15	2545	02:43 PM Dec 29, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Insurance cancelled because no fixed address (Preview) Hi I just had my QBE policy cancelled for our jayco caravan after telling them we had moved the caravan to another address for 3 weeks before starting our trip around Oz. They said if we dont have a permanent address its classed as our home and so not insurable. I couldnt believe it, nothing in their polic...	Tracker022	10	1748	07:27 PM Dec 27, 2019 by landy
	Portable evaporative air conditioners (Preview) Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook	Snook	0	757	09:18 AM Dec 27, 2019 by Snook
	Driving lights (Preview) Im looking to upgrade the lighting on the tow vehicle and Im hoping fir some recommendations on driving lights, either the traditional spot lights or light bar. Im looking for that perfect solution - great flood and fantastic range.	Ger08	25	2595	08:26 AM Dec 27, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Compressor (Preview) Afternoon everybody. I have to replace my portable 12 volt dry Air compressor, any recommendations. Regards Bowser.	bowser	11	1616	06:46 PM Dec 26, 2019 by Plain Truth
	Nissan Pathfinder or Isuzu MUX ??? (Preview) Hi Everyone! We are buying another car and can't decide between the Nissan Pathfinder or the Isuzu MUX. We need a seven seater with good towing power (0ur van is about 1.8 - 2 tonne fully loaded and we will have seven people/kids in the car). Both cars seem to fit these requirements, but they each have t...	Full Van	27	1614	05:20 PM Dec 26, 2019 by Bello
	All the best for Xmas and 2020 (Preview) Jay&Dee would like to wish each and every one who visit the Grey Nomad site A very very Merry Christmas and may the big 2020 be all that you would want it to be. Happy Days Jay&Dee	JayDee	6	818	11:34 AM Dec 26, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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