The Grey Nomads - General

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Looking at doing a half lap from Melbourne, originally we intended to do the traditional anti-clockwise but we now think leaving Vic. in late March and going clockwise might suit us better as we "get going" a bit earlier without arriving in Darwin too early, (we want to do Mindil Beach etc) I kno...

RoboLB · RoboLB

OK don't shoot me We are considering a trip from Sydney to Perth in our Campervan (see avatar) The main purpose is to do a few business meetings, and maybe spend a week over there. I'm looking for some logical stops along the way. Not really a sightseeing trip this time. I'm happy to be on the road 7...

Micky drippen · Micky drippen

Hi there I have a small van around the 1200kg mark and currently tow it with a V6 petrol hilux that is thirsty and getting up around 200k.I am thinking of getting a Hilux workmate 2.4 lt diese.I was wondering if any members have towed with this engine.

GypsyBob · GypsyBob

I'm thinking of a getting a 1999 built Mazda E2000 are these generally reliable as a long term traveller? Any thoughts?

Simrod · Simrod

Have a Coromal Element 552 , trying to source new leaf springs , can anyone help ? I have been wearing inside edge of both tyres and have been told that the springs have sagged and is affecting the wheel alignment.

Roger Buckle · Roger Buckle

I am looking for some advice about calculating Tow ball and tow vehicle weights. Is it reasonable to add only the weight of the spring lifters that are clamped to the A Frame into the tow ball weight, and all other components weight to be added to the tow car (and back axle) weights?

prinex · prinex

Hello everyone, we are about to start the "caravan-age" of our life. Our idea is travel around (3-4 months a year), we are not really interested in crossing deserts, more into visiting "easy" national parks (unpaved roads). We did the usual looking around reading posts etc - and we already are unsure...

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi everyone. I'm looking at getting my 1st van finally. There are so many brands out there. When it comes to the build materials. The old school way I assume is a timber frame, then progressed to aluminium and now composite. If I am looking at new and used. I see some manufacturers like New Age or Gold...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at getting one of the Weber baby Q and wanted to know do we buy with the high top or not , and for every day use with caravan what extras would you buy to go with it, there is only the 2 of us most times ,OR is there just as good in other brands, Only interested in Gas BBQ easy to carry while camping

Deno1 · Deno1

Hi there, Seeking views on the above motor home, looking for something simple for travelling a little just a few days here and there.

JayDee · JayDee

Mr Google has just advised me that the rainfall in Logan from 1st August to today 22nd October = 83 days is a total of 58 m.m. Equates to just over 2 inches of rain. Now Logan is virtually a suburb of Brisbane with a population of well in excess of 300000 so it covers a huge area. At the moment there is no such th...

KlB12 · KlB12

Hey all. Im looking at buying a 4x4 Ute for some travel and for some farm work next year. Theres lots of mixed reviews out there but was potentially leaning towards a DMax or BT50. Thoughts on either or any other car that will be reliable and not give me too much of a headache with frequently known issues. M...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I see that a lot of people carry their gas LPG gas tanks on the roof of the car and I get that it's a well ventilated area but doesn't it get too hot up there when going outback. As I only have an x-trail and don't tow, I have knowhere else to attatch one on the outside other than on the roof. At present I tie down m...

Mickwil · Mickwil

Hi, I've never had a caravan with hot water and shower, my question is if you are in a caravan park hooked up to their water, does that mean that the caravan water heater cannot heat the water. Regards Mick

Jacko1963 · Jacko1963

Hi All, newbie here. We are currently setting up for exploring all parts of the country and we have capacity to carry two extra Jerry cans. We currently have 220 litres of water in the van and a long range 150 litre fuel tank in the vehicle with two 20 litre jerry cans already. My question is, which would be...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, We are doing a "half lap" from Melbourne to Darwin to Perth around end April next year for three months, never been to North West W.A. and would be appreciative of advice on the really worthwhile areas to see between the NT and Perth. We are happy to free camp, our van is semi off road so can't go too g...

peter67 · peter67

Last week a good friend booked her small family for the weekend just gone at a G'DAY caravan park here in WA. The day following the booking her mother, who lives 400kms away, had a serious stroke so my friend had to fly up to be at her bedside. She cancelled the family booking within 48hrs of making it becau...

JayDee · JayDee

We will be holding our Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon with 3 other couples joining us. We are all of Vintage Crop. ( No not the old nag. of previous years) All 8 of us are members of the O.B.E Club ( Over Bloody Eighties) with a combined cumulative years in excess of 650 years. that equates going way back to t...

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/consumers-warned-to-switch-off-potentially-dangerous-lg-solar-batteries-immediately

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Solo traveller we met is after a reputable service centre in Wyalla area. Anyone any ideas. TIA Bas

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Doing a half lap via Perth from Melbourne - advice please (Preview) Hi All, Looking at doing a half lap from Melbourne, originally we intended to do the traditional anti-clockwise but we now think leaving Vic. in late March and going clockwise might suit us better as we "get going" a bit earlier without arriving in Darwin too early, (we want to do Mindil Beach etc) I kno...	vince56	2	487	11:08 AM Nov 16, 2023 by Meredith
	Rapid Route Sydney to Perth (Preview) OK don't shoot me We are considering a trip from Sydney to Perth in our Campervan (see avatar) The main purpose is to do a few business meetings, and maybe spend a week over there. I'm looking for some logical stops along the way. Not really a sightseeing trip this time. I'm happy to be on the road 7...	RoboLB	23	1212	09:57 AM Nov 15, 2023 by RoboLB
	Towing (Preview) Hi there I have a small van around the 1200kg mark and currently tow it with a V6 petrol hilux that is thirsty and getting up around 200k.I am thinking of getting a Hilux workmate 2.4 lt diese.I was wondering if any members have towed with this engine.	Micky drippen	7	1249	06:43 PM Nov 13, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Mazda E2000 Vans Love or avoid? (Preview) I'm thinking of a getting a 1999 built Mazda E2000 are these generally reliable as a long term traveller? Any thoughts?	GypsyBob	8	12595	08:21 PM Nov 12, 2023 by rgren2
	Esy tow independent suspension (Preview) Have a Coromal Element 552 , trying to source new leaf springs , can anyone help ? I have been wearing inside edge of both tyres and have been told that the springs have sagged and is affecting the wheel alignment.	Simrod	5	806	09:23 PM Nov 10, 2023 by yobarr
	Tow ball weight and weight distribution hitch (Preview) I am looking for some advice about calculating Tow ball and tow vehicle weights. Is it reasonable to add only the weight of the spring lifters that are clamped to the A Frame into the tow ball weight, and all other components weight to be added to the tow car (and back axle) weights?	Roger Buckle	6	614	08:30 PM Nov 10, 2023 by yobarr
	2700kq tow max and compromise on caravan ... or new tow veichle ? (Preview) Hello everyone, we are about to start the "caravan-age" of our life. Our idea is travel around (3-4 months a year), we are not really interested in crossing deserts, more into visiting "easy" national parks (unpaved roads). We did the usual looking around reading posts etc - and we already are unsure...	prinex	25	1728	08:12 PM Nov 9, 2023 by prinex
	Caravan Build Materials (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm looking at getting my 1st van finally. There are so many brands out there. When it comes to the build materials. The old school way I assume is a timber frame, then progressed to aluminium and now composite. If I am looking at new and used. I see some manufacturers like New Age or Gold...	JOSHG	11	820	04:49 PM Nov 8, 2023 by JOSHG
	Weber Q ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking at getting one of the Weber baby Q and wanted to know do we buy with the high top or not , and for every day use with caravan what extras would you buy to go with it, there is only the 2 of us most times ,OR is there just as good in other brands, Only interested in Gas BBQ easy to carry while camping	Cowboy7307	35	4016	06:39 PM Nov 7, 2023 by Bookleaf
	2019 Latitude Mercedes-Benz 416CDI (Preview) Hi there, Seeking views on the above motor home, looking for something simple for travelling a little just a few days here and there.	Deno1	2	568	06:15 PM Nov 7, 2023 by Possum3
	Rainfall LOgan city from 1st August to 22nd October 2023. (Preview) Mr Google has just advised me that the rainfall in Logan from 1st August to today 22nd October = 83 days is a total of 58 m.m. Equates to just over 2 inches of rain. Now Logan is virtually a suburb of Brisbane with a population of well in excess of 300000 so it covers a huge area. At the moment there is no such th...	JayDee	7	853	07:25 AM Nov 6, 2023 by Possum3
	4x4 Ute recommendations (Preview) Hey all. Im looking at buying a 4x4 Ute for some travel and for some farm work next year. Theres lots of mixed reviews out there but was potentially leaning towards a DMax or BT50. Thoughts on either or any other car that will be reliable and not give me too much of a headache with frequently known issues. M...	KlB12	11	884	10:53 PM Nov 3, 2023 by rmoor
	How to carry LPG gas tanks (Preview) I see that a lot of people carry their gas LPG gas tanks on the roof of the car and I get that it's a well ventilated area but doesn't it get too hot up there when going outback. As I only have an x-trail and don't tow, I have knowhere else to attatch one on the outside other than on the roof. At present I tie down m...	Wannabe nomad	15	2584	10:55 PM Nov 2, 2023 by StormCamper
	Water Heater (Preview) Hi, I've never had a caravan with hot water and shower, my question is if you are in a caravan park hooked up to their water, does that mean that the caravan water heater cannot heat the water. Regards Mick	Mickwil	6	1341	12:40 PM Nov 1, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Fuel or Water (Preview) Hi All, newbie here. We are currently setting up for exploring all parts of the country and we have capacity to carry two extra Jerry cans. We currently have 220 litres of water in the van and a long range 150 litre fuel tank in the vehicle with two 20 litre jerry cans already. My question is, which would be...	Jacko1963	14	996	02:07 PM Oct 31, 2023 by Eaglemax
	W.A. North Coast, advice on the "must do" destinations (Preview) Hi All, We are doing a "half lap" from Melbourne to Darwin to Perth around end April next year for three months, never been to North West W.A. and would be appreciative of advice on the really worthwhile areas to see between the NT and Perth. We are happy to free camp, our van is semi off road so can't go too g...	vince56	16	1134	01:10 PM Oct 31, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	G'DAY Parks refund policy. (Preview) Last week a good friend booked her small family for the weekend just gone at a G'DAY caravan park here in WA. The day following the booking her mother, who lives 400kms away, had a serious stroke so my friend had to fly up to be at her bedside. She cancelled the family booking within 48hrs of making it becau...	peter67	14	1982	09:08 PM Oct 27, 2023 by PeterX
	Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday 7th November.2023 (Preview) We will be holding our Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon with 3 other couples joining us. We are all of Vintage Crop. ( No not the old nag. of previous years) All 8 of us are members of the O.B.E Club ( Over Bloody Eighties) with a combined cumulative years in excess of 650 years. that equates going way back to t...	JayDee	4	638	03:09 PM Oct 27, 2023 by rmoor
	L G House Battery Issues- serious(ly) (Preview) https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/consumers-warned-to-switch-off-potentially-dangerous-lg-solar-batteries-immediately	Craig1	9	1123	08:43 PM Oct 26, 2023 by yobarr
	Sprinter service (Preview) Solo traveller we met is after a reputable service centre in Wyalla area. Anyone any ideas. TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	0	466	02:17 PM Oct 26, 2023 by Bas + Eve
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