The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I am aware this subject has been thrashed to death over the past years on this and other forums, but it doesn't hurt to revisit these sorts of articles or, for any newbies, to get some food for thought. Read the article here Cheers - John

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

A recent topic prompted me to post some pics of my satellite dish working in situations where I had extreme doubts wether I would get a signal. The third pic down with the power wires produced an unreliable signal but it may have also been the weather with heavy rain and thunderstorms. The other situati...

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, We have a 3.0l jeep grand cherokee 8 speed diesel towing a 3.3 tonne van, I normally tow in auto normally achieving 16lt to 100 klm travelling 95-98klm p hr. today I was talking another jeep owner who tells me he is achieving 11.8 lt per 100 kl towing a 2.8 van as he was advised to tow in manual! I wou...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Around 11am this morning a collision occurred involving a car, a car towing a caravan and a truck on Great Eastern Highway approximately at Burlong, 5 km west of Northam.The driver of the car, an adult woman, received serious injuries and was taken to hospital by St John Ambulance but died a short time...

normiek · normiek

Has anyone been to lake elphingstone near glenden lately,just wondering what it's like now for a few days camp.

LLD · LLD

Radar · Radar

Hi All, I am now in my 70's and was warned that travel insurance cost will rise substantially. We are presently away from home base without good reliable internet, so I thought I would inquire and collect information on the forum. Will check in a day or two.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Just a heads up for tomorrow 24th November Aldi have a Waeco chest fridge on special The picture below tells the story Specs are $599, 50 litre gross, 47 litres net, (whatever that means) Someone put up the heads up last year, when I purchased my Stirling fridge from Aldi, with the same compressor, othe...

Santa · Santa

We are traveling to the US in July, having difficulty arranging personal insurance, without going into detail we both have pre - existing health conditions. Suggestions re insurance companies others have used would be of value.

Lily2018 · Lily2018

I've read about so many places that I've lost count so knowing how far and wide you've all travelled, I'd love to know how you rate your best spots. I'm especially interested in Eastern Australia but all welcome. Must be pet friendly. -- Edited by Lily2018 on Thursday 22nd of November 2018 02:25:52 P...

pipes · pipes

Big apology to Australia Deaf Lottery!! My mistake. I was having one of THOSE days. Tried to buy something with my winning prepaid lottery card, and didn't read the instructions, correctly. I'm very sorry. The above lottery is absolutely legal. If all else fails, read the instructions!! Regards....

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.bunnings.com.au/wooshka-wood-fired-outdoor-stove_p3171613

Roadmaker · Roadmaker

Hi have a 6KVA diesel generator which i use to run my gear when free camping it has it owe silence box plus it is inside my iveco which i have sound proofed as well it DB was 72 now it 62 DB which when running to me does not seem loud (half deaf anyway) i one trip i was approached by a couple that it was to loud could...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I have heard that free camping, is going to stop, at Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton, in February 2019 I am unable to supply a link, as it is paid subscriptions, for this story If anyone has free link to this story, to confirm it, can they please post it Or perhaps copy and paste the article

kiwijims · kiwijims

A bushfire emergency has been declared in the NSW Hunter region as homes come under threat and authorities warn the situation could intensify if blustery conditions continue. Firefighters gathered at the BP service station near Salt Ash, as the blaze first began on Thursday.The NSW Rural Fire Ser...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Is Coles & Woollies expensive fuel better/more economical than the Independants? Aussie Paul.

Bookleaf · Bookleaf

I am in the early what do we need stages of converting from a soft wall camper to a custom built, hard walled, camper (caravan). Age is catching up with us, as much as we love the camper trailer.One of the items under consideration is an Evercool Elite 208 ltr, fridge/freezer draw, in lue of the more norma...

Lily2018 · Lily2018

I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Buddy2018 · Buddy2018

We are looking at full OFF-ROAD vans that have warranty for corrugated dirt roads and are perfect for off-grid living. We have looked at lots and lots of vans and have recently heard of Masterpiece as a contender. Does anyone have one and what is your experience with sales, and more importantly, aft...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Towing weights - again (Preview) Gday... I am aware this subject has been thrashed to death over the past years on this and other forums, but it doesn't hurt to revisit these sorts of articles or, for any newbies, to get some food for thought. Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	24	3496	08:48 PM Nov 26, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Satellite signal Interference (Preview) A recent topic prompted me to post some pics of my satellite dish working in situations where I had extreme doubts wether I would get a signal. The third pic down with the power wires produced an unreliable signal but it may have also been the weather with heavy rain and thunderstorms. The other situati...	Dickodownunder	4	704	06:19 PM Nov 26, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Jeep towing (Preview) Hi All, We have a 3.0l jeep grand cherokee 8 speed diesel towing a 3.3 tonne van, I normally tow in auto normally achieving 16lt to 100 klm travelling 95-98klm p hr. today I was talking another jeep owner who tells me he is achieving 11.8 lt per 100 kl towing a 2.8 van as he was advised to tow in manual! I wou...	bobkat	18	2545	11:30 AM Nov 26, 2018 by Nevd
	Woman dies in three-vehicle collision near Northam W.A.... (Preview) Around 11am this morning a collision occurred involving a car, a car towing a caravan and a truck on Great Eastern Highway approximately at Burlong, 5 km west of Northam.The driver of the car, an adult woman, received serious injuries and was taken to hospital by St John Ambulance but died a short time...	kiwijims	0	618	10:15 AM Nov 26, 2018 by kiwijims
	Lake elphingstone (Preview) Has anyone been to lake elphingstone near glenden lately,just wondering what it's like now for a few days camp.	normiek	2	679	09:24 PM Nov 24, 2018 by normiek
	New Slant on Buying Fuel (Preview)	LLD	5	934	08:45 PM Nov 24, 2018 by rockylizard
	Overseas travel insurance (Preview) Hi All, I am now in my 70's and was warned that travel insurance cost will rise substantially. We are presently away from home base without good reliable internet, so I thought I would inquire and collect information on the forum. Will check in a day or two.	Radar	14	1232	04:57 PM Nov 24, 2018 by Radar
	Waeco chest fridge at Aldi (Preview) Just a heads up for tomorrow 24th November Aldi have a Waeco chest fridge on special The picture below tells the story Specs are $599, 50 litre gross, 47 litres net, (whatever that means) Someone put up the heads up last year, when I purchased my Stirling fridge from Aldi, with the same compressor, othe...	Tony Bev	9	4746	01:19 PM Nov 24, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Travel insurance, overseas?????? (Preview) We are traveling to the US in July, having difficulty arranging personal insurance, without going into detail we both have pre - existing health conditions. Suggestions re insurance companies others have used would be of value.	Santa	13	1274	07:28 AM Nov 24, 2018 by VandC
	Rate your best free camping spots (Preview) I've read about so many places that I've lost count so knowing how far and wide you've all travelled, I'd love to know how you rate your best spots. I'm especially interested in Eastern Australia but all welcome. Must be pet friendly. -- Edited by Lily2018 on Thursday 22nd of November 2018 02:25:52 P...	Lily2018	18	1584	07:02 AM Nov 24, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Did ya ever have one of those days, folks!!?? (Preview) Big apology to Australia Deaf Lottery!! My mistake. I was having one of THOSE days. Tried to buy something with my winning prepaid lottery card, and didn't read the instructions, correctly. I'm very sorry. The above lottery is absolutely legal. If all else fails, read the instructions!! Regards....	pipes	4	1150	06:40 AM Nov 24, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Portable fire box, cooker, BBQ, oven thingie (Preview) https://www.bunnings.com.au/wooshka-wood-fired-outdoor-stove_p3171613	Mike Harding	8	3033	09:13 PM Nov 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Generator (Preview) Hi have a 6KVA diesel generator which i use to run my gear when free camping it has it owe silence box plus it is inside my iveco which i have sound proofed as well it DB was 72 now it 62 DB which when running to me does not seem loud (half deaf anyway) i one trip i was approached by a couple that it was to loud could...	Roadmaker	27	1956	05:50 PM Nov 23, 2018 by Radar
	Kershaw Gardens free camp Rockhampton ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have heard that free camping, is going to stop, at Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton, in February 2019 I am unable to supply a link, as it is paid subscriptions, for this story If anyone has free link to this story, to confirm it, can they please post it Or perhaps copy and paste the article	Tony Bev	33	2671	02:05 PM Nov 23, 2018 by 2-Smiths
	NSW bushfire flares up, threatens homes north of Newcastle as windy conditions continue (Preview) A bushfire emergency has been declared in the NSW Hunter region as homes come under threat and authorities warn the situation could intensify if blustery conditions continue. Firefighters gathered at the BP service station near Salt Ash, as the blaze first began on Thursday.The NSW Rural Fire Ser...	kiwijims	1	416	12:37 PM Nov 23, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Is Coles & Woollies fuel better than the Independants? (Preview) Is Coles & Woollies expensive fuel better/more economical than the Independants? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	16	2740	09:34 AM Nov 23, 2018 by mixo
	Fridge - EverKool Elite 208 Ltr - Experience? (Preview) I am in the early what do we need stages of converting from a soft wall camper to a custom built, hard walled, camper (caravan). Age is catching up with us, as much as we love the camper trailer.One of the items under consideration is an Evercool Elite 208 ltr, fridge/freezer draw, in lue of the more norma...	Bookleaf	3	900	09:25 AM Nov 23, 2018 by leajoy
	Full time nomads - what do you do with your day? (Preview) I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.	Lily2018	23	1772	06:58 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Masterpiece Optimum (Preview) We are looking at full OFF-ROAD vans that have warranty for corrugated dirt roads and are perfect for off-grid living. We have looked at lots and lots of vans and have recently heard of Masterpiece as a contender. Does anyone have one and what is your experience with sales, and more importantly, aft...	Buddy2018	7	3366	05:18 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Tow ball weight. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel	NoelB	31	6190	11:48 PM Nov 22, 2018 by Greg 1
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