The Grey Nomads - General

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...

JayDee · JayDee

I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....

msg · msg

Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...

Collo · Collo

Has anyone had any experience with the Ozito OTAC-1570 ? $65 at Bunnings. The other option is the XTM at Supercheap Auto $299, $149 for members. The XTM seems better quality, but as I don't think we will use the compressor much, I was thinking that for the price difference, the Ozito would do. Collo.

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

I am looking at possibly changing my two 9kg gas bottles with the 7.5 composite gas bottles https://compgas.com.au/products/fysp-7-5 what experiences are out there on these, its a large cost but is it worth it, and yes I would like to reduce weight on the drawbar now that I have a bike rack and two bik...

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...

grandpa · grandpa

The Vehicle is a 2008 Model import from Japan, converted in Brisbane to their Diamond Series it has presently 172,000 Km.On a recent trip we arrived on a camp site Friday night, the vehicle performed perfectly going over the Snowy Mountains. Saturday morning we received a call informing us that a Bu...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...

pavalige · pavalige

I find this the easiest way to keep informed and then I search for other topics I have an interest in.

Coburg · Coburg

Hi, I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering. Thanks in advance.

Ondway2grey · Ondway2grey

Hi All, Has anyone installed a house inverter split system on their caravan? Pro's / Con's? Some have some good specs relating to power consumption & setting up solar / battery. E.g in the 500W-800W range Thanks -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Thursday 7th of March 2024 08:04:40 AM

gmacs · gmacs

We want to travel to Moree from Port Macquarie Walcha hwy is still closed during the day for traffic, so we are looking at going via coffs. We only have a 1.6 ton poptop Any comments or thoughts please about that route.

Petemack · Petemack

Hi everyone,A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads?Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ?Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic.Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer t...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

For my 2-bobs worth, I think that it is as useless as proverbials on a bull. What relevance to driving skills is: Age - it's automatic at 70-something. Age discrimination at it's most blatent. Memory - maths and literal test. Fail to see the relevance here too. i can't read and I'm hopless at adds...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://theconversation.com/yabby-traps-and-discarded-fishing-tackle-can-kill-platypuses-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-224242?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%205%202024%20-%202897429424&utm_conten...

Smith · Smith

I have been looking at the pop top rear door awning with walls supplied by Adelaide annex and caravans. Does anyone have feed back on this? Smith

Didac93 · Didac93

Hi there!! After I introduced myself in the correct section, I'm opening this post to ask an infinity of doubs Currently, I'm fully living in Nz with my wife in a 6 metres motorhome. However, we've got the opportunity to move to Australia one or two years . And of course we look forward to taking the sa...

WOODY49 · WOODY49

Hi all I have a 20.6 dual axle caravan and I would like to know is it safe to tow from Warwick to Oaky Creek Qld.? Thank you in advance.

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	RV Gard paint protection (Preview) Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...	ZacnEllie3	4	301	06:14 PM Mar 18, 2024 by peter67
	Paying to see a natural world (Preview) Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...	Eaglemax	0	234	06:52 PM Mar 17, 2024 by Eaglemax
	Has anybody had any contact with NM INSURANCE (Australian Caravan Insurance) (Preview) Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...	Brodie Allen	4	461	11:57 AM Mar 23, 2024 by littledick
	To be Taxed or not to be Taxed. (Preview) I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....	JayDee	19	686	09:43 AM Mar 19, 2024 by dogbox
	What a load of........ ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...	msg	33	1058	10:21 PM Mar 17, 2024 by Cassie63
	12V air compressor (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with the Ozito OTAC-1570 ? $65 at Bunnings. The other option is the XTM at Supercheap Auto $299, $149 for members. The XTM seems better quality, but as I don't think we will use the compressor much, I was thinking that for the price difference, the Ozito would do. Collo.	Collo	16	694	08:52 AM Mar 25, 2024 by Possum3
	Light weight gas bottles (Preview) I am looking at possibly changing my two 9kg gas bottles with the 7.5 composite gas bottles https://compgas.com.au/products/fysp-7-5 what experiences are out there on these, its a large cost but is it worth it, and yes I would like to reduce weight on the drawbar now that I have a bike rack and two bik...	Brianvicki	5	336	08:42 PM Mar 13, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Offgrid Electrical setup (Preview) Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...	Ondway2grey	11	667	11:02 AM Mar 15, 2024 by Dick0
	Hi All, something to ponder about! I like t share a recent horrible experience I had with my Toyota Coaster (Preview) The Vehicle is a 2008 Model import from Japan, converted in Brisbane to their Diamond Series it has presently 172,000 Km.On a recent trip we arrived on a camp site Friday night, the vehicle performed perfectly going over the Snowy Mountains. Saturday morning we received a call informing us that a Bu...	grandpa	1	513	09:28 PM Mar 13, 2024 by PeterD
	Don't go too close (Preview) A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...	Brodie Allen	11	1060	12:01 PM Mar 15, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Is there a new posts link anywhere ? (Preview) I find this the easiest way to keep informed and then I search for other topics I have an interest in.	pavalige	1	289	02:49 PM Mar 8, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Travel from Kuranda to Cairns (Preview) Hi, I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering. Thanks in advance.	Coburg	11	495	09:23 PM Mar 16, 2024 by Greg 1
	Caravan Air conditioning (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone installed a house inverter split system on their caravan? Pro's / Con's? Some have some good specs relating to power consumption & setting up solar / battery. E.g in the 500W-800W range Thanks -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Thursday 7th of March 2024 08:04:40 AM	Ondway2grey	5	420	05:00 PM Mar 7, 2024 by Gundog
	Port Macquarie to Moree (Preview) We want to travel to Moree from Port Macquarie Walcha hwy is still closed during the day for traffic, so we are looking at going via coffs. We only have a 1.6 ton poptop Any comments or thoughts please about that route.	gmacs	3	345	10:07 AM Mar 8, 2024 by DMaxer
	Sydney to Carinda (Preview) Hi everyone,A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads?Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ?Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic.Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer t...	Petemack	8	426	05:26 AM Mar 14, 2024 by Petemack
	What is your opinion of the Medical Certificate for elderly drivers? (Preview) For my 2-bobs worth, I think that it is as useless as proverbials on a bull. What relevance to driving skills is: Age - it's automatic at 70-something. Age discrimination at it's most blatent. Memory - maths and literal test. Fail to see the relevance here too. i can't read and I'm hopless at adds...	Brodie Allen	7	545	10:06 PM Mar 6, 2024 by landy
	Interesting article about our Platypusses and endangerment (Preview) https://theconversation.com/yabby-traps-and-discarded-fishing-tackle-can-kill-platypuses-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-224242?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%205%202024%20-%202897429424&utm_conten...	Brodie Allen	4	296	09:26 PM Mar 5, 2024 by Sarco Harris
	pop top rear door awning (Preview) I have been looking at the pop top rear door awning with walls supplied by Adelaide annex and caravans. Does anyone have feed back on this? Smith	Smith	6	297	01:32 PM Mar 5, 2024 by Smith
	Rookies from Spain 🇪🇸 (Preview) Hi there!! After I introduced myself in the correct section, I'm opening this post to ask an infinity of doubs Currently, I'm fully living in Nz with my wife in a 6 metres motorhome. However, we've got the opportunity to move to Australia one or two years . And of course we look forward to taking the sa...	Didac93	8	707	10:15 AM Apr 24, 2024 by Dick0
	Roads Warwick to oaky Creek qld (Preview) Hi all I have a 20.6 dual axle caravan and I would like to know is it safe to tow from Warwick to Oaky Creek Qld.? Thank you in advance.	WOODY49	5	256	10:34 PM Mar 3, 2024 by Radar
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