The Grey Nomads - General

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

DeenanJames · DeenanJames

on our journey up to Darwin many people have recommended the jumping crocodile trip and a number of people have said one in particular is best, the one with the big white crocodile standing outside lol. can anyone point me in the right direction by giving me the actual name of the entity so I can go ahead...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, I've just had an email from the Sunday Territorian newspaper in Darwin. They are hoping to do a piece about grey nomads heading north and would love to interview nomads who are in the Darwin area now about their experiences. The deadline is pretty tight ... they would like to talk to someone and t...

toglhot · toglhot

Anyone have a link? Damned if I can find one.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... A bit more comparison of the figures provided by the manufacturers. I have added some other common vehicles and have shown the comparison of 80% and 90% of maximum towing rating. The figures continue to be a little eye opening. It still assumes that each vehicle would only have 10% of that 80%...

Riles96us · Riles96us

hi, can anyone tell me if the Moree show grounds are open for camping 7 days a week?

Moose2 · Moose2

If my only choice of a tow vehicle was between the Colorado 7 and the Isuzu MU-X which should I pick and why? Would love to hear from owners of both re the good and bad points. The weight of my van is no more than 2 tonne fully loaded. Thanks in advance to all who respond.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1007	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	867	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	993	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	873	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	982	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	1896	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	1598	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	1323	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	529	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	1277	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	836	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	676	06:54 PM May 25, 2018 by kiwijims
	GCM, GTM, GVM etc. defined (Preview) Not sure if this has been posted before.	LLD	5	1367	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	1814	06:37 PM May 25, 2018 by iana
	Jumping crocodiles cruise (Preview) on our journey up to Darwin many people have recommended the jumping crocodile trip and a number of people have said one in particular is best, the one with the big white crocodile standing outside lol. can anyone point me in the right direction by giving me the actual name of the entity so I can go ahead...	DeenanJames	17	1403	06:27 PM May 25, 2018 by DeenanJames
	Nomads in Darwin (Preview) Hi all, I've just had an email from the Sunday Territorian newspaper in Darwin. They are hoping to do a piece about grey nomads heading north and would love to interview nomads who are in the Darwin area now about their experiences. The deadline is pretty tight ... they would like to talk to someone and t...	Webmaster	0	968	10:59 AM May 25, 2018 by Webmaster
	link to Centurion 2000 manual. (Preview) Anyone have a link? Damned if I can find one.	toglhot	0	610	10:47 AM May 25, 2018 by toglhot
	GVM/GCM comparison expanded (Preview) Gday... A bit more comparison of the figures provided by the manufacturers. I have added some other common vehicles and have shown the comparison of 80% and 90% of maximum towing rating. The figures continue to be a little eye opening. It still assumes that each vehicle would only have 10% of that 80%...	rockylizard	11	1317	10:51 PM May 24, 2018 by Bryan
	Moree (Preview) hi, can anyone tell me if the Moree show grounds are open for camping 7 days a week?	Riles96us	3	924	08:59 PM May 24, 2018 by Bill B
	Choice between 2 tow vehicles (Preview) If my only choice of a tow vehicle was between the Colorado 7 and the Isuzu MU-X which should I pick and why? Would love to hear from owners of both re the good and bad points. The weight of my van is no more than 2 tonne fully loaded. Thanks in advance to all who respond.	Moose2	6	1202	01:29 PM May 24, 2018 by sandgrooper1
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