The Grey Nomads - General

Grendel · Grendel

Hi all, I am considering buying an Avida Escape to live and travel in. I wondered if anyone here has one of those, or a comparable Avida, or even something else with the Fiat Ducato chassis to say if it is good for that purpose, was there anything you wish you'd thought to ask for as options, or even 'don't t...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I've been doing a bit of final running-in before switching my Honda EU20i to fully synthetic oil and took the opportunity to do a few measurements one of which was fuel consumption: When driving its rated maximum continuous load of 1.6kW resistive the generator uses approximately 1lt of petrol per h...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We have two 4kg gas bottles on the front of our caravan, a pretty standard thing. They're housed in a very tight fiberglass cowling. We were advised 6 years ago when we bought our new caravan not to swap them & keep refilling them as gas bottle shapes vary a fair bit in height & diameter. Recentl...

Proey · Proey

Hi can anybody tell me about crab pots in Western Australia we r taking pots with from Queensland but Ive been told u can not take them into WA is this true cheers Proey

Riles96us · Riles96us

Hello everyone heading up from Esperence to Perth and looking for any advice on where to camp. The road number is 40 and unfortunately haven't got any room to deviate much from the route and need to stay on the sealed roads, have no clue about this area so any help greatly appreciate. Sandie.

keiron · keiron

Hi. I know this topic has been done often for Diesel, BUT this enquiry is for 98 Octane Petrol. I am needing to carry 1-2 cans of Petrol during the next few weeks thru outback Qld, and I have serious concerns regards the security of them and their contents whilst the van is un-attended. I intend to use Stee...

tipsypixie · tipsypixie

Further to John's thread about his masochistic tendencies. I'm struggling to understand the basic principle of TBW. For eg, my car (I'm already calling it a tug in conversation lol) has a TBW of 350 stamped on the ball and on the plate. My 'van has a TBW of 200 (this is just an example). Does this mean...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all anyone fitted on of hose new smart bars to their vehicle rather than alloy or steel ? Have a 2018 hilux and need some advice regards bars .... would I have to get a suspension upgrade ?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John

PeterD · PeterD

For all of you anywise interested in funds and fees, I suggest you watch or record Four Corners on ABC television tonight. The subject is about the health industry in Oz.

Patricia · Patricia

Hi, just wondering if any of our members happen to be (or have just been) travelling the areas mentioned Above. We had planned a trip through these areas and postponed it due to the extended Monsoon season. Wondering if anyone has any updates or perhaps can direct me to a website. If things have improv...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hey guys take it easy out there. Three more roll overs this week. What the hell is going on !!!! I do see by the photos that most roll overs are big full height vans ?? My 15ft pop top stays very steady on the road. Please please please take care and just slow down a little bit. Holidays are easily stuffed by on...

DeenanJames · DeenanJames

hi all We have a small caravan and will be heading down towards Uluru, Kings canyon etc in the next week or so, (currently in Pine Creek). Would it be better/more cost effective to leave the van at a site on the main highway, and drive in and stay either ready erected tents (if there is such a thing) motels,...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all need your help I am from Victoria and I plan to buy a new motorhome from a nsw dealer. Can anyone tell me what the procedure would be to get it registered in Victoria ? After picking up the vehicle do I drive it to Victoria then hand in the plates at vic roads ? Do they cancel the nsw rego or do I need to do th...

C00P · C00P

Hi Folks, Recently retired, organized a van and a tug, went on one short preliminary trip through WA, a sort of "shakedown cruise". All went well. Then my doctors advised that my transplanted kidney, after 26 years, was no longer keeping up with the rest of my body, and I would have to go back onto haemod...

mezza56 · mezza56

There's a new player on scene called Lets Go Caravan Insurance ( comprehensive ) , got an email regarding them from the caravan industry association , if ur looking to reinsure then another option to quote , they have a std and prestige cover , I have no idea of premiums .

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

https://video.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t42.9040-2/32954593_2432469023445719_8362963643628781568_n.mp4?_nc_cat=0&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=1f45613a61e2f15...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.caradvice.com.au/649052/2019-ford-ranger-aeb-10-speed-auto/

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Rising road rage between truck drivers and grey nomads as caravans flock north for winter. Read the article here a UHCF radio and extension mirrors were crucial for safe overtaking and pulling over. Don't panic. Maintain your position and speed on the road, and we'll sit back and make a judge...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/crash-wrecks-4wd-caravan/news-story/ca2ddd5c92da78a42f6acc26a8eb7607-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Wednesday 23rd of May 2018 05:51:59 AM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Avida / Fiat (Preview) Hi all, I am considering buying an Avida Escape to live and travel in. I wondered if anyone here has one of those, or a comparable Avida, or even something else with the Fiat Ducato chassis to say if it is good for that purpose, was there anything you wish you'd thought to ask for as options, or even 'don't t...	Grendel	27	2487	12:04 AM Jun 2, 2018 by Grendel
	Cost of generator produced electricity (Preview) I've been doing a bit of final running-in before switching my Honda EU20i to fully synthetic oil and took the opportunity to do a few measurements one of which was fuel consumption: When driving its rated maximum continuous load of 1.6kW resistive the generator uses approximately 1lt of petrol per h...	Mike Harding	20	1299	04:28 PM Jun 1, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Exchange Gas Bottles And Insurance Policies (Preview) We have two 4kg gas bottles on the front of our caravan, a pretty standard thing. They're housed in a very tight fiberglass cowling. We were advised 6 years ago when we bought our new caravan not to swap them & keep refilling them as gas bottle shapes vary a fair bit in height & diameter. Recentl...	Desert Dweller	15	3073	11:10 AM Jun 1, 2018 by rockylizard
	Crab pots (Preview) Hi can anybody tell me about crab pots in Western Australia we r taking pots with from Queensland but Ive been told u can not take them into WA is this true cheers Proey	Proey	3	1154	10:15 AM Jun 1, 2018 by lizard
	Places to stop (Preview) Hello everyone heading up from Esperence to Perth and looking for any advice on where to camp. The road number is 40 and unfortunately haven't got any room to deviate much from the route and need to stay on the sealed roads, have no clue about this area so any help greatly appreciate. Sandie.	Riles96us	7	1127	10:22 PM May 31, 2018 by Stretch60
	Petrol Jerry Cans (Preview) Hi. I know this topic has been done often for Diesel, BUT this enquiry is for 98 Octane Petrol. I am needing to carry 1-2 cans of Petrol during the next few weeks thru outback Qld, and I have serious concerns regards the security of them and their contents whilst the van is un-attended. I intend to use Stee...	keiron	8	1340	09:27 AM May 31, 2018 by HandyWalter
	TBW confusion - which end of the rig gets the balance? (Preview) Further to John's thread about his masochistic tendencies. I'm struggling to understand the basic principle of TBW. For eg, my car (I'm already calling it a tug in conversation lol) has a TBW of 350 stamped on the ball and on the plate. My 'van has a TBW of 200 (this is just an example). Does this mean...	tipsypixie	9	1414	03:20 PM May 30, 2018 by TheMonties
	plastic smartbars (Preview) Hi all anyone fitted on of hose new smart bars to their vehicle rather than alloy or steel ? Have a 2018 hilux and need some advice regards bars .... would I have to get a suspension upgrade ?	goldenyears	13	1243	02:44 PM May 30, 2018 by Onedodger
	Overloaded and over-modified dual-cab utes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	33	2164	11:25 AM May 30, 2018 by jontee
	Health Funds & Doctors Fees (Preview) For all of you anywise interested in funds and fees, I suggest you watch or record Four Corners on ABC television tonight. The subject is about the health industry in Oz.	PeterD	9	1166	09:19 PM May 29, 2018 by PeterD
	Road Conditions up North - Gibb River Rd & Hell’s Gate (Preview) Hi, just wondering if any of our members happen to be (or have just been) travelling the areas mentioned Above. We had planned a trip through these areas and postponed it due to the extended Monsoon season. Wondering if anyone has any updates or perhaps can direct me to a website. If things have improv...	Patricia	6	1271	08:59 PM May 29, 2018 by Patricia
	Roll overs (Preview) Hey guys take it easy out there. Three more roll overs this week. What the hell is going on !!!! I do see by the photos that most roll overs are big full height vans ?? My 15ft pop top stays very steady on the road. Please please please take care and just slow down a little bit. Holidays are easily stuffed by on...	Colin Penrose	7	943	07:41 PM May 28, 2018 by Stretch60
	Uluru/kings Canyon - uk visitors first timers (Preview) hi all We have a small caravan and will be heading down towards Uluru, Kings canyon etc in the next week or so, (currently in Pine Creek). Would it be better/more cost effective to leave the van at a site on the main highway, and drive in and stay either ready erected tents (if there is such a thing) motels,...	DeenanJames	5	880	12:13 PM May 28, 2018 by DeenanJames
	registering a new interstate car to victorian plates (Preview) Hi all need your help I am from Victoria and I plan to buy a new motorhome from a nsw dealer. Can anyone tell me what the procedure would be to get it registered in Victoria ? After picking up the vehicle do I drive it to Victoria then hand in the plates at vic roads ? Do they cancel the nsw rego or do I need to do th...	goldenyears	10	782	10:09 AM May 28, 2018 by goldenyears
	Haemodialysis on the road (Preview) Hi Folks, Recently retired, organized a van and a tug, went on one short preliminary trip through WA, a sort of "shakedown cruise". All went well. Then my doctors advised that my transplanted kidney, after 26 years, was no longer keeping up with the rest of my body, and I would have to go back onto haemod...	C00P	8	890	05:28 PM May 27, 2018 by C00P
	insurance (Preview) There's a new player on scene called Lets Go Caravan Insurance ( comprehensive ) , got an email regarding them from the caravan industry association , if ur looking to reinsure then another option to quote , they have a std and prestige cover , I have no idea of premiums .	mezza56	2	786	02:51 PM May 27, 2018 by mezza56
	Surving the trip with road trains (Preview) https://video.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t42.9040-2/32954593_2432469023445719_8362963643628781568_n.mp4?_nc_cat=0&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=1f45613a61e2f15...	Dickodownunder	2	877	02:54 PM May 26, 2018 by Santa
	2019 Ranger (Preview) https://www.caradvice.com.au/649052/2019-ford-ranger-aeb-10-speed-auto/	Aus-Kiwi	5	1807	02:46 PM May 26, 2018 by Greg 1
	Give it serious thought (Preview) Gday... Rising road rage between truck drivers and grey nomads as caravans flock north for winter. Read the article here a UHCF radio and extension mirrors were crucial for safe overtaking and pulling over. Don't panic. Maintain your position and speed on the road, and we'll sit back and make a judge...	rockylizard	8	1461	02:40 PM May 26, 2018 by Greg 1
	NT Roll Over. (Preview) http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/crash-wrecks-4wd-caravan/news-story/ca2ddd5c92da78a42f6acc26a8eb7607-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Wednesday 23rd of May 2018 05:51:59 AM	Desert Dweller	13	1211	02:27 PM May 26, 2018 by Greg 1
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