The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... TOW POWER: It's not just milk that comes in 2 litres. Don't turn off after the first couple of pages - read this all the way through. Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Wednesday 18th of April 2018 11:05:19 AM

JayDee · JayDee

Yesterday saw the start of 4 day carnival for the opening ceremony of the new Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton Qld. Would have been a bonus to be there, but the Temp. for today Friday 20th is 22 to 34 degrees. At 34 degrees, it would be to hot for us. My view is.... I think it would have been a better idea to ha...

Baldbug · Baldbug

https://www.facebook.com/x4x4ingAustralia/photos/a.1308770209150950.1073741829.1308730885821549/2092418904119406/?type=3&theater

Wheels · Wheels

Hi all I am looking at staying in Denham for 3 nights, while I am in Denham I was planning to drive to Monkey Mia for the day for a look around. I have been checking out the Monkey Mia area, appears to me that you have to pay to get into the "town" to have a look around, not interested in feeding the dolphins or st...

Chez · Chez

Hello everyone just hoping someone may know what the shudder in first and reverse might be it wont go into reverse at all its a fiat 3 litre turbo diesel 2010 model. I live in the southern highlands of nsw and would like some help with who might get it too. Kind regards Chez

gandk · gandk

I need to purchase a tow vehicle for my Goldstream RV 16'. ATM 2160 not sure of GVM. I am looking at a 1999 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Turbo ute with canopy. It has recently had a suspension upgrade and am a little confused when I did a search on here that the utes can't tow as heavy as the wagons. I am still getting up to...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I'm looking to get a CB for the car. I have been looking at the GME TX 3350 or the TX3100. Which would you suggest. Does anyone have any other brand recommendations. I don't expect to be going out in the middle of nowhere just for when touring around Aussie. Wombat

Radar · Radar

Few weeks back someone subjested an app for the phone/tablet. Well I had it and it worked a treat, second time we used it saved $7 and a 15 minute drive to the green shed. Now my problem is the tablet went in for a service and they did a factory reset, lost the app. Can not remember what it looked like and now ge...

kwassy · kwassy

Hi, We are new to any sort of outback travel, we are planning to do some 4x4w tracks, e.g. Oodnadatta track and would appreciate advise on type of communication equip we need. We can't afford to buy a sat ph. but any information regarding the High Frequency ph, etc appreciated . thanks Kwassy.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Does anyone know this couple or met them in your travels. Their daughter is searching for them. She says they are grey nomads and it's nearly a year since she heard from them. She has a page on facebook. " Have you seen my mum and stepdad" She is getting a lot of negative comments from people who don't belie...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

I'm interested to find out what people do (insurance wise) when being away from their home for an extended period of time. A lot of insurance policies state a house cannot be unoccupied for more than 60 days. Some go up to 90 days but have read some are only 30 days. So what do you do to have valid home ins...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I bought Camps 8 book in 2016/17, and believe it came with free Hema Maps, but I never downloaded it. I downloaded Camps 8, but it was on another computer. Does anyone know how I can get free Hema maps for my laptop/notebook. I am now travelling remotely in NT, and saw a neighbours Hema Map and was impre...

mezza56 · mezza56

This sort of thing riles me to no end - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/Unauthorised spots Sleeping on unauthorised spots is the peak of freedom (even if you dont have current water, showers or toilets). This kind of camping is forbidden with a simple tent or in your van. You are only authori...

nixale · nixale

I am hiring a motorhome for 32 days in July / Aug. for a trip from Cairns to Melbourne. I have been quoted $1440 for "Liability Reduction Option" which seems exorbitant?? Is there a way I can avoid / reduce costs involved in having adequate insurance cover for our trip please? Thanks for any help.

Phillipn · Phillipn

I may have missed news on The Kershaw Gardens free camp, any one know the lattest on the caravan parks wanting it closed?

robails1 · robails1

i have been insured by the same company for many years. I was robbed in a caravan park in the Darwin area and the mongrels came through the annexe and took my Engel fridge / freezer full of meat for Australia Day BBQ, The aristocrat fridge freezer was also taken full of beer and wine. They broke in through t...

gandk · gandk

Well after taking advice from all the lovely people who replied to my question about insurers I am not only disappointed but really annoyed. WFI informed me they don't insure in our area of 4741 in Qld due to it being a cyclone area. In many previous years Brisbane and the SE have been hammered by storms a...

Salt · Salt

Hi Guys I have seen and heard of a few rigs with car toppers, some tinnies upside down on the roof racks, some with the trailer and boat on the roof racks of the tow car. can you please show pics of your rig set up with your boat in place for travel while towing your caravan, and the lifting device to get it to w...

gandk · gandk

Hi Looks like I may be caravanning on my own in future and really love my kayak. But being 150cm short and a measly 44kg (and yes a female) I would find it very difficult getting it down from the roof of my vehicle. I have seen the kayak loaders which seem a likely possibility but was wondering if anyone has d...

Rasty · Rasty

Hi All , leaving on of the nicest places I gave been to ,Possum Park 20km out of Miles ,it used to be an RAAF ammo store ,Julie and staff a extremely nice and accomodating ,a real place to chill for a couple of days or stay and help around the place highly recommened for Nomads. Any suggestions for a couple o...

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	Some food for thought - or complete dismissal? (Preview) Gday... TOW POWER: It's not just milk that comes in 2 litres. Don't turn off after the first couple of pages - read this all the way through. Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Wednesday 18th of April 2018 11:05:19 AM	rockylizard	17	1618	03:21 PM Apr 20, 2018 by kesa32
	Opening of the the Waltzing Matilda Centre (Preview) Yesterday saw the start of 4 day carnival for the opening ceremony of the new Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton Qld. Would have been a bonus to be there, but the Temp. for today Friday 20th is 22 to 34 degrees. At 34 degrees, it would be to hot for us. My view is.... I think it would have been a better idea to ha...	JayDee	3	860	02:23 PM Apr 20, 2018 by Hewy54
	Tilting Camper Vans (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/x4x4ingAustralia/photos/a.1308770209150950.1073741829.1308730885821549/2092418904119406/?type=3&theater	Baldbug	4	984	09:53 AM Apr 20, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Monkey Mia (Preview) Hi all I am looking at staying in Denham for 3 nights, while I am in Denham I was planning to drive to Monkey Mia for the day for a look around. I have been checking out the Monkey Mia area, appears to me that you have to pay to get into the "town" to have a look around, not interested in feeding the dolphins or st...	Wheels	17	2558	08:36 AM Apr 20, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	Fiat ducatto shudder (Preview) Hello everyone just hoping someone may know what the shudder in first and reverse might be it wont go into reverse at all its a fiat 3 litre turbo diesel 2010 model. I live in the southern highlands of nsw and would like some help with who might get it too. Kind regards Chez	Chez	9	2031	06:27 AM Apr 20, 2018 by Chez
	LOOKING AT 1999 NISSAN 4.2 TURBO UTE ? (Preview) I need to purchase a tow vehicle for my Goldstream RV 16'. ATM 2160 not sure of GVM. I am looking at a 1999 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Turbo ute with canopy. It has recently had a suspension upgrade and am a little confused when I did a search on here that the utes can't tow as heavy as the wagons. I am still getting up to...	gandk	11	858	06:20 AM Apr 20, 2018 by gandk
	buying a uhf radio (Preview) Hi, I'm looking to get a CB for the car. I have been looking at the GME TX 3350 or the TX3100. Which would you suggest. Does anyone have any other brand recommendations. I don't expect to be going out in the middle of nowhere just for when touring around Aussie. Wombat	wombat50	8	2273	09:23 PM Apr 19, 2018 by rgren2
	App for gas bottle refil or exchange (Preview) Few weeks back someone subjested an app for the phone/tablet. Well I had it and it worked a treat, second time we used it saved $7 and a 15 minute drive to the green shed. Now my problem is the tablet went in for a service and they did a factory reset, lost the app. Can not remember what it looked like and now ge...	Radar	9	821	07:51 PM Apr 19, 2018 by Kantiki
	communications (Preview) Hi, We are new to any sort of outback travel, we are planning to do some 4x4w tracks, e.g. Oodnadatta track and would appreciate advise on type of communication equip we need. We can't afford to buy a sat ph. but any information regarding the High Frequency ph, etc appreciated . thanks Kwassy.	kwassy	12	1094	07:22 PM Apr 19, 2018 by Mike Harding
	MISSING Madeleine and Terry Fawcett (Preview) Does anyone know this couple or met them in your travels. Their daughter is searching for them. She says they are grey nomads and it's nearly a year since she heard from them. She has a page on facebook. " Have you seen my mum and stepdad" She is getting a lot of negative comments from people who don't belie...	Happywanderer	15	1605	06:26 PM Apr 19, 2018 by Happywanderer
	Unoccupied Home Insurance (Preview) I'm interested to find out what people do (insurance wise) when being away from their home for an extended period of time. A lot of insurance policies state a house cannot be unoccupied for more than 60 days. Some go up to 90 days but have read some are only 30 days. So what do you do to have valid home ins...	Gaylehere	7	1327	03:23 PM Apr 19, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Hema maps (Preview) Hi, I bought Camps 8 book in 2016/17, and believe it came with free Hema Maps, but I never downloaded it. I downloaded Camps 8, but it was on another computer. Does anyone know how I can get free Hema maps for my laptop/notebook. I am now travelling remotely in NT, and saw a neighbours Hema Map and was impre...	Splottboy	0	733	02:39 PM Apr 19, 2018 by Splottboy
	backpackers (Preview) This sort of thing riles me to no end - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/Unauthorised spots Sleeping on unauthorised spots is the peak of freedom (even if you dont have current water, showers or toilets). This kind of camping is forbidden with a simple tent or in your van. You are only authori...	mezza56	21	1741	02:24 PM Apr 19, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Insurance for Motorhomes (Preview) I am hiring a motorhome for 32 days in July / Aug. for a trip from Cairns to Melbourne. I have been quoted $1440 for "Liability Reduction Option" which seems exorbitant?? Is there a way I can avoid / reduce costs involved in having adequate insurance cover for our trip please? Thanks for any help.	nixale	9	702	01:11 PM Apr 19, 2018 by PeterInSa
	Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton (Preview) I may have missed news on The Kershaw Gardens free camp, any one know the lattest on the caravan parks wanting it closed?	Phillipn	3	948	09:41 PM Apr 18, 2018 by Happywanderer
	Insurance issue (Preview) i have been insured by the same company for many years. I was robbed in a caravan park in the Darwin area and the mongrels came through the annexe and took my Engel fridge / freezer full of meat for Australia Day BBQ, The aristocrat fridge freezer was also taken full of beer and wine. They broke in through t...	robails1	1	691	08:34 PM Apr 18, 2018 by PeterInSa
	VERY DISAPPOINTING RE INSURANCE (Preview) Well after taking advice from all the lovely people who replied to my question about insurers I am not only disappointed but really annoyed. WFI informed me they don't insure in our area of 4741 in Qld due to it being a cyclone area. In many previous years Brisbane and the SE have been hammered by storms a...	gandk	2	947	04:32 PM Apr 18, 2018 by Moose2
	Car Toppers and any photos to show how you store your boat while travelling on road (Preview) Hi Guys I have seen and heard of a few rigs with car toppers, some tinnies upside down on the roof racks, some with the trailer and boat on the roof racks of the tow car. can you please show pics of your rig set up with your boat in place for travel while towing your caravan, and the lifting device to get it to w...	Salt	4	849	01:44 PM Apr 18, 2018 by lizandlarry
	WHERE TO CARRY A KAYAK WHEN YOU ARE A HOBBIT? (Preview) Hi Looks like I may be caravanning on my own in future and really love my kayak. But being 150cm short and a measly 44kg (and yes a female) I would find it very difficult getting it down from the roof of my vehicle. I have seen the kayak loaders which seem a likely possibility but was wondering if anyone has d...	gandk	26	1671	01:31 PM Apr 18, 2018 by Hylda&Jon
	Great Artesian Basin (Preview) Hi All , leaving on of the nicest places I gave been to ,Possum Park 20km out of Miles ,it used to be an RAAF ammo store ,Julie and staff a extremely nice and accomodating ,a real place to chill for a couple of days or stay and help around the place highly recommened for Nomads. Any suggestions for a couple o...	Rasty	1	733	09:44 AM Apr 18, 2018 by Cupie
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