The Grey Nomads - General

gonzo · gonzo

Hi All...I'm looking at motorhomes and becoming (you know). I don't want a caravan and tow vehicle because of double rego, insurance etc. I would like to hear from people with motorhomes and their experiences, pitfalls etc. Am I making the right decision ?? I would like to freecamp most of the time so w...

stumpie54 · stumpie54

Hi all just finished my Mercedes Benz bus LO812 convention and would like some advice on an insurance policy for my motor home don't know how much to insure it for but with the price of the bus and what I have put in it it is around $65000.00 can anyone help .while I have everyones attention being over 4.5 t...

EJP · EJP

Similar to a previous thread, I am planning a trip from Melbourne to Byron Bay and am looking for the easiest way to travel from Wollongong to Newcastle and bypassing as much of Sydney as possible. It has been many years since I have driven in Sydney and am not famillar with the roads/freeways etc. I am no...

Dozer · Dozer

Hi all, new to the forum and have read many of the posts, great to see. We are going to test our ability to be grey nomads in Tasmania soon, with caravan. Can any one suggest good free camp sites, places to see etc? Looking to get away from people and enjoy the experience. This is beginning of many pract...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

A sad state of affairs. I have family in the UK and they tell me that it appears after the tragedy of the Massive Fire in The Grenfel Tower block in London, and all those Deaths they are trying to Blame the Firemen and women for the fatalities. I know this is a forum for caravans and grey nomads but there may b...

terriwa · terriwa

What do you do between order and delivery, then the next 12 months before you take off? Greg.

Pamela G · Pamela G

Now in Administration

Farmhat · Farmhat

Is there any sensible way to get from Canberra to Newcastle with a heavy van to avoid steep parts of the great dividing range, (and not go through Sydney) Would really like some suggestions from you all that know that area please. Joe

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

With the influx of battery tools now making a huge impact, I started to look at some alternatives to take with me on trips. I was scoffed at (initially) when I mentioned at my 4X4 club about cordless chainsaws. In spite of this, I bought an Ozito el cheapo 20v and when we needed to clear a track, I pulled out...

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hello all !! wereabout to for fill our dreams and hit the road for a couple of years yahoo! only one problem our house furniture will be stored in a shipping container at a secured premise but we carnt find a insurance company to insurance our furniture would anyone be able to supply a company name that ha...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Looks like we might be heading north and spending autumn on the way, and winter in Queensland. Have got to say I couldn't be more pleased. Just have to go through Canberra to visit some old friends. Yeah I know a nice big detour as we will start in SA, but plenty to see. Not having traveled around Qld before...

Vivienne · Vivienne

Hi, I am 77 and will be travelling to Europe and North America for 6 months in April. I have been told that Australia Post offers good value, however, because of the duration/destination and my age, they tell me they cannot insure me. Other insurers I have checked out charge round $2,000. Has anyone any...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Many caravan and camper-trailer owners, who have major problems with their vehicle - and cannot get their Supplier (Dealer) to rectify them (as is legally required under the Provisions of the Australian Consumer Law) - have serious time-wasting and frustrating hassles, trying...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

The latest Aldi flyer is advertising 38Ah AGM deep cycle lead acid batteries at $99.99 (say $100!). Available from Saturday 29 September. Also in the same flyer are solar mat kits, 2200W generators, portable fridge freezers, plus other camping items. I haven't seen the batteries on sale by Aldi bef...

Prawn · Prawn

I have recently replaced the fuel selector knob on my Electrolux fridge, however it is a bit hard to change fuel selection without using a bit of oomph. I`m worried I will be up for another knob real soon if this keeps up. Can someone tell me what is the best way to get the thing moving more freely.

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

This me 2 weeks ago. With just a hint of anticipation. With just a hint of excitement. OK, with a LOT of excitement, here I stand on the precipice of my future Finally. Finally. For me the wait is over. After 4+ years in the planning the time has now comeTo hit the road permanently and follow the sunTomo...

Bru · Bru

Just left Boonoo Boonoo NP near Tenterfield and was horrified at the prices. Per night they wanted $12 per person and $8 per car that's $32 per day for us and all that we had was a long drop toilet, wooden bench at some sites. For $33 per night in Tenterfield we had flush toilets showers laundry kitchen a...

JayDee · JayDee

Just finished making a comment of a certain topic. Life style villages. Apparently I did not hit send. Now I can not find my comments. Any idea how I can retrieve the comment. Jay&Dee

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I received this product advice via email today. I have not seen this before this afternoon and have absolutely no opinion on its value. I offer it only as advice of a new product - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWkh-KjhNdA Cheers - John

JayDee · JayDee

For some reason when I open a subject say in general forum the top of the page has the last comment and the first comment is at the bottom of the page. So how do I reverse the decending / ascending order of the comments??? Thank you Jay&Dee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	motorhome nomads (Preview) Hi All...I'm looking at motorhomes and becoming (you know). I don't want a caravan and tow vehicle because of double rego, insurance etc. I would like to hear from people with motorhomes and their experiences, pitfalls etc. Am I making the right decision ?? I would like to freecamp most of the time so w...	gonzo	10	1675	01:32 PM Feb 23, 2019 by hokianga
	Hi all looking for the best advice on a rollout awning about 6.7 mths long to go on the side of my motor home (Preview) Hi all just finished my Mercedes Benz bus LO812 convention and would like some advice on an insurance policy for my motor home don't know how much to insure it for but with the price of the bus and what I have put in it it is around $65000.00 can anyone help .while I have everyones attention being over 4.5 t...	stumpie54	9	1210	12:05 AM Feb 23, 2019 by PeterD
	Travelling from Wollongong To Newcastle (Preview) Similar to a previous thread, I am planning a trip from Melbourne to Byron Bay and am looking for the easiest way to travel from Wollongong to Newcastle and bypassing as much of Sydney as possible. It has been many years since I have driven in Sydney and am not famillar with the roads/freeways etc. I am no...	EJP	9	2995	09:27 PM Feb 22, 2019 by Jaahn
	Entering nomad life in TasMania (Preview) Hi all, new to the forum and have read many of the posts, great to see. We are going to test our ability to be grey nomads in Tasmania soon, with caravan. Can any one suggest good free camp sites, places to see etc? Looking to get away from people and enjoy the experience. This is beginning of many pract...	Dozer	9	1173	06:09 PM Feb 22, 2019 by Dozer
	Grenfel Fire UK. (Preview) A sad state of affairs. I have family in the UK and they tell me that it appears after the tragedy of the Massive Fire in The Grenfel Tower block in London, and all those Deaths they are trying to Blame the Firemen and women for the fatalities. I know this is a forum for caravans and grey nomads but there may b...	Yuglamron	17	1555	05:38 PM Feb 21, 2019 by PeterD
	soon to be nomad (Preview) What do you do between order and delivery, then the next 12 months before you take off? Greg.	terriwa	9	1096	12:54 PM Feb 21, 2019 by Sarge9
	Kokoda Aussie Adventure Caravans (Preview) Now in Administration	Pamela G	13	3373	07:24 PM Feb 20, 2019 by woofta and precious
	Canberra to Newcastle (Preview) Is there any sensible way to get from Canberra to Newcastle with a heavy van to avoid steep parts of the great dividing range, (and not go through Sydney) Would really like some suggestions from you all that know that area please. Joe	Farmhat	13	1833	11:41 AM Feb 20, 2019 by PeterD
	Cordless chainsaws (Preview) With the influx of battery tools now making a huge impact, I started to look at some alternatives to take with me on trips. I was scoffed at (initially) when I mentioned at my 4X4 club about cordless chainsaws. In spite of this, I bought an Ozito el cheapo 20v and when we needed to clear a track, I pulled out...	Gary and Barb	9	1136	10:19 AM Feb 20, 2019 by LLD
	Storage insurance (Preview) Hello all !! wereabout to for fill our dreams and hit the road for a couple of years yahoo! only one problem our house furniture will be stored in a shipping container at a secured premise but we carnt find a insurance company to insurance our furniture would anyone be able to supply a company name that ha...	j and v kids	5	1764	11:55 PM Feb 19, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Yep the Mrs said ok (Preview) Looks like we might be heading north and spending autumn on the way, and winter in Queensland. Have got to say I couldn't be more pleased. Just have to go through Canberra to visit some old friends. Yeah I know a nice big detour as we will start in SA, but plenty to see. Not having traveled around Qld before...	Farmhat	8	1473	11:49 PM Feb 19, 2019 by Farmhat
	Travel/health insurance overseas (Preview) Hi, I am 77 and will be travelling to Europe and North America for 6 months in April. I have been told that Australia Post offers good value, however, because of the duration/destination and my age, they tell me they cannot insure me. Other insurers I have checked out charge round $2,000. Has anyone any...	Vivienne	13	1440	03:00 PM Feb 19, 2019 by Geeco
	Caravan - Preliminary Engineering Reports (Preview) Many caravan and camper-trailer owners, who have major problems with their vehicle - and cannot get their Supplier (Dealer) to rectify them (as is legally required under the Provisions of the Australian Consumer Law) - have serious time-wasting and frustrating hassles, trying...	Colin1947	0	1327	01:08 PM Feb 19, 2019 by Colin1947
	Aldi AGM Batteries (Preview) The latest Aldi flyer is advertising 38Ah AGM deep cycle lead acid batteries at $99.99 (say $100!). Available from Saturday 29 September. Also in the same flyer are solar mat kits, 2200W generators, portable fridge freezers, plus other camping items. I haven't seen the batteries on sale by Aldi bef...	Long Weekend	14	8762	12:40 PM Feb 19, 2019 by Episode10
	Fuel selector knob hard to turn (Preview) I have recently replaced the fuel selector knob on my Electrolux fridge, however it is a bit hard to change fuel selection without using a bit of oomph. I`m worried I will be up for another knob real soon if this keeps up. Can someone tell me what is the best way to get the thing moving more freely.	Prawn	0	982	12:32 PM Feb 19, 2019 by Prawn
	The wait is over (Preview) This me 2 weeks ago. With just a hint of anticipation. With just a hint of excitement. OK, with a LOT of excitement, here I stand on the precipice of my future Finally. Finally. For me the wait is over. After 4+ years in the planning the time has now comeTo hit the road permanently and follow the sunTomo...	rayaroundoz	12	1429	08:07 PM Feb 18, 2019 by rayaroundoz
	National Park prices NSW (Preview) Just left Boonoo Boonoo NP near Tenterfield and was horrified at the prices. Per night they wanted $12 per person and $8 per car that's $32 per day for us and all that we had was a long drop toilet, wooden bench at some sites. For $33 per night in Tenterfield we had flush toilets showers laundry kitchen a...	Bru	13	3608	04:18 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Phillipn
	Lost my comments on a topic. (Preview) Just finished making a comment of a certain topic. Life style villages. Apparently I did not hit send. Now I can not find my comments. Any idea how I can retrieve the comment. Jay&Dee	JayDee	4	851	03:48 PM Feb 18, 2019 by moamajohn
	New Product - The Weigh Safe towball (Preview) Gday... I received this product advice via email today. I have not seen this before this afternoon and have absolutely no opinion on its value. I offer it only as advice of a new product - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWkh-KjhNdA Cheers - John	rockylizard	7	1821	08:26 AM Feb 18, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	How do I correct the decending order on general forum etc. (Preview) For some reason when I open a subject say in general forum the top of the page has the last comment and the first comment is at the bottom of the page. So how do I reverse the decending / ascending order of the comments??? Thank you Jay&Dee	JayDee	3	1206	07:19 AM Feb 18, 2019 by JayDee
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