The Grey Nomads - General

murranji2019 · murranji2019

As i have a Toyota Landcruiser I have been an active ember of Land Cruiser Owners On Line {Lcool.com.au] However it seems that i am unable to enter the web site . I am sure others have had the same problem It is a great site for mechanicl tips and issues of all Landcruisers Can anyone assist please.. I am s...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

It has been an interesting first two weeks, out of four, house sitting for my friends - well... someone has to make sure the house doesn't run away! :) A pleasant and spacious bush property bordering the Murray River in northern Victoria. I have known the owners for some time and they were, rightly, con...

Sweet Billy · Sweet Billy

Having introduced myself elsewhere, telling my story, I realized there were a couple questions left off... first, is it normal for old, mid-80s folks to be traveling alone? Is this age, if in good physical and mental (??) condition a limiting factor? Should it be? second, while not sure but interest...

Brownie2 · Brownie2

We were shown this nugget by a guy the other day. Found near Ballarat. Weight value $28-30K -- Edited by Brownie2 on Tuesday 5th of April 2022 02:46:47 PM

shakey55 · shakey55

I have a 2005 Nissan Patrol with 4.2td motor (original hubs), towing a 2.5 tonne dual axle caravan. What are the experts thoughts on using low range to take off when Ive been forced to stop on a steep hill. Not talking about long distance driving in low range, just using it to take off on hills then back to...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

Is a 1988 Mazda e2000 (converted) van with a 3year old engine to old to take a couple of kids in child seats (no seats in back) up north in. I'm worried

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A few weeks ago I started a thread about high flow diesel pump nozzles being too large for my Trailblazer tank but we didn't really find a solution. However today I came across this: Diesel adaptor A$37 delivered. It is a Volkswagen OEM part but, I imagine, it will fit most (all?) cars.

Jack Suz · Jack Suz

We are currently running Michelin XT Force AT not sure if they are going to be suitable. Just wondering what others use and have been happy with them on these roads

JayDee · JayDee

Ok, folks, we live in Logan City which is virtually a suburb of Brisbane. I am sure that you would be aware of the huge deluge of rain that has hit the southeast corner of our State and the flow on into NSW's northeastern region. My recollection is that we have not experienced this sort of rain and flooding...

Robbers · Robbers

Hello, I was hoping someone could tell us if we're allowed to take fruit and veg (and a jar of store bought honey) into NSW (Broken HIll) from South Australia (Adelaide)? I know you can't doing the reverse.

Phlipper · Phlipper

This may be interesting, initially doomed to failure simply because vehicle manufacturers wont standardise battery designs/sizes. How good would it be if an EV could just spend 2 minutes swapping batteries rather than lengthy recharging on the go. copy/paste the link in your search engine http...

Collo · Collo

Just saw on the news tonight....fuel is expected to rise to $2.50 liter in the next month! And I've just planned a trip from Ballarat to Adelaide Hills, up to Peterbrough, across to Broken Hill, down to Mildura, across to Echuca, back home. Gonna hit the wallet hard, but we are tired of sitting home for t...

Radar · Radar

Found this in a Bunning car park. would solve a small towing problem I have, no wdh bars needed. Plenty of fuel and water storage.

chappy · chappy

We are leaving Cairns on Monday heading south. I welcome any info on how busy parks are. Townsville for a few days, Bowen and then to Collinsville. Nebo next stop and then on to Gladstone. I am loathe to book in advance with so many variables happening! Happy to free camp too. Thanks!

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

18 months ago I bought our caravan without going to look at it. The price was ok at the time, and looked good in the pictures. The van was about 300ks away and I felt I had to make a decision straight away. My wife said thats the layout I want and all the mod cons. 21f Adria 612DP. So I bought it over the phone. Di...

Cuppa · Cuppa

"Don't go there", "Just get your fuel & go" "It's not safe" "Barbed wire around the CP" "Lock up everything" "Don't leave your van unattended" We've all heard these sort of things - almost inevitably they relate to Aboriginal towns, or towns with high aboriginal populations. Ceduna, Halls...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Out of desire and financial necessity, I am looking for a Motorhome that will enable me to live off grid permanently and avoid caravan parks if possible. At the very least, I am looking to have enough solar panel power generation with 2 or 3 batteries to run my fridge/freezer and lighting etc. withou...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Thinking of buying a secondand motorhome with the Mercedes V6 diesel. I know past service history is very important but would love to hear from any members of this forum who own and drive such a vehicle. How do you find it for reliability, service costs, fuel economy? Many thanks Wayne'o

Collo · Collo

We have a 2007 Jayco Sterling 18 foot pop top so it's 15 years old. We insure for market value which is $18600. The premium is $477 with a $300 excess. It also has $20 000 000 public liability. Is it worth it? I like having public liability, but the tow vehicle already has it, so do I need two lots of cover? Col...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, what brand battery are the popular ones today. 120 - 130 APH. $500 - $600. Have been told Bosch ? Can't afford Lithium. Cheers DR.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lcool (Preview) As i have a Toyota Landcruiser I have been an active ember of Land Cruiser Owners On Line {Lcool.com.au] However it seems that i am unable to enter the web site . I am sure others have had the same problem It is a great site for mechanicl tips and issues of all Landcruisers Can anyone assist please.. I am s...	murranji2019	16	4158	08:14 PM Apr 10, 2022 by TimTim
	House sitting (Preview) It has been an interesting first two weeks, out of four, house sitting for my friends - well... someone has to make sure the house doesn't run away! :) A pleasant and spacious bush property bordering the Murray River in northern Victoria. I have known the owners for some time and they were, rightly, con...	Mike Harding	9	1673	06:40 PM Apr 10, 2022 by 86GTS
	questions: clothing optional/age as a factor/etc (Preview) Having introduced myself elsewhere, telling my story, I realized there were a couple questions left off... first, is it normal for old, mid-80s folks to be traveling alone? Is this age, if in good physical and mental (??) condition a limiting factor? Should it be? second, while not sure but interest...	Sweet Billy	10	1793	10:54 AM Apr 10, 2022 by jegog
	Gold prospecting...Just a pic to get you excited!! (Preview) We were shown this nugget by a guy the other day. Found near Ballarat. Weight value $28-30K -- Edited by Brownie2 on Tuesday 5th of April 2022 02:46:47 PM	Brownie2	3	1147	08:29 AM Apr 10, 2022 by Brownie2
	Using Low Range (Preview) I have a 2005 Nissan Patrol with 4.2td motor (original hubs), towing a 2.5 tonne dual axle caravan. What are the experts thoughts on using low range to take off when Ive been forced to stop on a steep hill. Not talking about long distance driving in low range, just using it to take off on hills then back to...	shakey55	14	4312	10:58 PM Apr 9, 2022 by landy
	How old is to old for a vehicle (Preview) Is a 1988 Mazda e2000 (converted) van with a 3year old engine to old to take a couple of kids in child seats (no seats in back) up north in. I'm worried	Wannabe nomad	12	2264	09:05 AM Apr 8, 2022 by Dougwe
	Diesel filling - High flow to low flow adaptor (Preview) A few weeks ago I started a thread about high flow diesel pump nozzles being too large for my Trailblazer tank but we didn't really find a solution. However today I came across this: Diesel adaptor A$37 delivered. It is a Volkswagen OEM part but, I imagine, it will fit most (all?) cars.	Mike Harding	11	3042	11:22 AM Apr 6, 2022 by bruceg
	Best tyres for outback unsealed roads (Preview) We are currently running Michelin XT Force AT not sure if they are going to be suitable. Just wondering what others use and have been happy with them on these roads	Jack Suz	16	2748	04:14 PM Apr 4, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Rain and more Rain South East. Queensland. (Preview) Ok, folks, we live in Logan City which is virtually a suburb of Brisbane. I am sure that you would be aware of the huge deluge of rain that has hit the southeast corner of our State and the flow on into NSW's northeastern region. My recollection is that we have not experienced this sort of rain and flooding...	JayDee	28	2552	11:15 AM Apr 4, 2022 by Webmaster
	taking fruit and veg into NSW from SA (Preview) Hello, I was hoping someone could tell us if we're allowed to take fruit and veg (and a jar of store bought honey) into NSW (Broken HIll) from South Australia (Adelaide)? I know you can't doing the reverse.	Robbers	17	2307	09:11 AM Apr 4, 2022 by yobarr
	EV Battery Exchange (Preview) This may be interesting, initially doomed to failure simply because vehicle manufacturers wont standardise battery designs/sizes. How good would it be if an EV could just spend 2 minutes swapping batteries rather than lengthy recharging on the go. copy/paste the link in your search engine http...	Phlipper	17	865	11:09 AM Apr 3, 2022 by deverall11
	Fuel expected to rise to $2.50 l ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Just saw on the news tonight....fuel is expected to rise to $2.50 liter in the next month! And I've just planned a trip from Ballarat to Adelaide Hills, up to Peterbrough, across to Broken Hill, down to Mildura, across to Echuca, back home. Gonna hit the wallet hard, but we are tired of sitting home for t...	Collo	64	4228	11:47 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	my next tow vehicle. (Preview) Found this in a Bunning car park. would solve a small towing problem I have, no wdh bars needed. Plenty of fuel and water storage.	Radar	15	1797	11:16 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Onedodger
	Heading South (Preview) We are leaving Cairns on Monday heading south. I welcome any info on how busy parks are. Townsville for a few days, Bowen and then to Collinsville. Nebo next stop and then on to Gladstone. I am loathe to book in advance with so many variables happening! Happy to free camp too. Thanks!	chappy	12	1962	10:48 PM Mar 31, 2022 by chappy
	Buying sight unseen. Be carefull. (Preview) 18 months ago I bought our caravan without going to look at it. The price was ok at the time, and looked good in the pictures. The van was about 300ks away and I felt I had to make a decision straight away. My wife said thats the layout I want and all the mod cons. 21f Adria 612DP. So I bought it over the phone. Di...	Bulldozer	16	1118	02:54 PM Mar 30, 2022 by Bulldozer
	Avoid that town ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) "Don't go there", "Just get your fuel & go" "It's not safe" "Barbed wire around the CP" "Lock up everything" "Don't leave your van unattended" We've all heard these sort of things - almost inevitably they relate to Aboriginal towns, or towns with high aboriginal populations. Ceduna, Halls...	Cuppa	51	3724	11:14 AM Mar 29, 2022 by Aussie1
	Motorhome independence - living off grid ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Out of desire and financial necessity, I am looking for a Motorhome that will enable me to live off grid permanently and avoid caravan parks if possible. At the very least, I am looking to have enough solar panel power generation with 2 or 3 batteries to run my fridge/freezer and lighting etc. withou...	Wayne o	38	3653	05:31 PM Mar 27, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Motorhome powered by Mercedes V6 t/diesel (Preview) Thinking of buying a secondand motorhome with the Mercedes V6 diesel. I know past service history is very important but would love to hear from any members of this forum who own and drive such a vehicle. How do you find it for reliability, service costs, fuel economy? Many thanks Wayne'o	Wayne o	0	381	08:26 PM Mar 26, 2022 by Wayne o
	Insuring older vans (Preview) We have a 2007 Jayco Sterling 18 foot pop top so it's 15 years old. We insure for market value which is $18600. The premium is $477 with a $300 excess. It also has $20 000 000 public liability. Is it worth it? I like having public liability, but the tow vehicle already has it, so do I need two lots of cover? Col...	Collo	10	1120	08:07 PM Mar 25, 2022 by Hylife
	Need new Battery for the Van. (Preview) Hi all, what brand battery are the popular ones today. 120 - 130 APH. $500 - $600. Have been told Bosch ? Can't afford Lithium. Cheers DR.	DUSTYRHODES	14	3853	08:03 PM Mar 25, 2022 by Hylife
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