The Grey Nomads - General

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

kiwijims · kiwijims

'It's just absolute mayhem'Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington said he had never seen a fire on this scale.SEE FULL REPORT IN... "FIRE UPDATES"' top of this page.K,J,

Crowe · Crowe

Have a Troopy that I go camping in, 1HZ non turbo, can pull 2500kg. I want a road van (as i can bush with the troopy) double bed, ensuit usual stuff etc What im after a chassis strong enough to put my road trail motor bike on the back (165kg + rack, so maybe 200kg) The trouble is finding a van that has a large loa...

Gordon and Vicki · Gordon and Vicki

Just received my renewal for 18.6ft van insurance and after reducing the cover value by 5% for "depreciation" they have still manage to put the premium up by a whopping 20%. I wont mention the company yet, but would appreciate other nomads recommendation's. Cheers GB

kiwijims · kiwijims

The full force of mother nature is being felt in Western Australia as emergency services deal with damaging wind gusts from a severe cold front that is also dumping heavy rain in Perth and the state's south-west.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-25/wa-stormy-weather-severe-cold-front-...

LLD · LLD

Not sure if this has been posted before.

Santa · Santa

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-20/rising-tension-between-truck-drivers-and-grey-nomads/9776266

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1600	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	1542	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	2354	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	1354	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	1416	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	1044	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	1021	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	886	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	1009	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	887	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	998	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	1908	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	1647	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	1344	02:27 PM May 26, 2018 by Greg 1
	Two fires burning out of control in WA's south threatening lives and homes..... (Preview) 'It's just absolute mayhem'Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington said he had never seen a fire on this scale.SEE FULL REPORT IN... "FIRE UPDATES"' top of this page.K,J,	kiwijims	2	540	01:54 PM May 26, 2018 by Dhutime
	picking the right caravan (Preview) Have a Troopy that I go camping in, 1HZ non turbo, can pull 2500kg. I want a road van (as i can bush with the troopy) double bed, ensuit usual stuff etc What im after a chassis strong enough to put my road trail motor bike on the back (165kg + rack, so maybe 200kg) The trouble is finding a van that has a large loa...	Crowe	11	1289	01:27 PM May 26, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Van insurance (Preview) Just received my renewal for 18.6ft van insurance and after reducing the cover value by 5% for "depreciation" they have still manage to put the premium up by a whopping 20%. I wont mention the company yet, but would appreciate other nomads recommendation's. Cheers GB	Gordon and Vicki	4	847	07:59 PM May 25, 2018 by oldbloke
	Severe cold front hits WA, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds..... (Preview) The full force of mother nature is being felt in Western Australia as emergency services deal with damaging wind gusts from a severe cold front that is also dumping heavy rain in Perth and the state's south-west.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-25/wa-stormy-weather-severe-cold-front-...	kiwijims	4	690	06:54 PM May 25, 2018 by kiwijims
	GCM, GTM, GVM etc. defined (Preview) Not sure if this has been posted before.	LLD	5	1430	06:53 PM May 25, 2018 by Captain Ron
	Rising road rage between truck drivers and grey nomads as caravans flock north for winter. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-20/rising-tension-between-truck-drivers-and-grey-nomads/9776266	Santa	29	1845	06:37 PM May 25, 2018 by iana
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