The Grey Nomads - General

gdayjr · gdayjr

I will be hitting the road full time in around 4 months, and i was thinking of a useful hobby to pursue whilst travelling this great land.I got to thinking about gold detecting. Obviously, plenty of researching needs to be done around the subject of the best locations, and with that a useful history le...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

We are currently on a farm sit and it is very run down and overgrown, while we are only meant to feed dogs, chooks and check cattle, I feel that the owner needs some help but he considers all is OK. Should I do some tidy up to et the owner see what a change can do.

PeteF · PeteF

I am interested in comments from anyone who has purchased and uses the NCE 12 volt oscillating fan. Yeah, it is expensive and there a lots of alternatives, but I would like some user comments. From the specs, it seems to be about as energy efficient as the Sirocco fan. It lacks a delayed turn off setting,...

Phlipper · Phlipper

Just got back from being away for a month, and just for the hell of it we decided to note down every brand of caravan we seen. So far 78 brands seen, not models, just brands, which sure indicates the Caravan industry is booming in Australia.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

To my GN friends, may you have a Holy, safe, and happy Easter weekend. Aussie Paul.

mgtlat · mgtlat

We are looking at buying a 2017 Jayco Starcraft 21.66.3 with an Electric Slide Out and Club Lounge. Good condition. What would be an approx price range? TIA

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Further to another post re home insurance - Have received two (so far) renewals for vehicles: Up 10 and 12% - and reduced valuations. Going to have to dig deeper just about everywhere, it seems.

DC · DC

Hi All Just wondering if there are many people waiting for their new van like me, I ordered a Jayco Journey outback in October last year I have just been told ETA is October 21? Very Frustrating as part of me wants to pull out of the agreement and buy elsewhere.

StreetsAhead · StreetsAhead

Check out the video on the Rivian Electric Ute...not a advert but a look at one that's actually owned by a person. They start to drive it about 17 mins into the video. Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck: A Real Owner's Perspective (insideevs.com)

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Get ready for it - my insurance in Queensland and with Suncorp up 31.5% since last year. Been with them forever, never had a claim, yearly increases always been relatively minor, but more than increase in insurance cover might dictate. everyone looks like being penalised to cover for the flood are...

dogbox · dogbox

what is the smallest inverter required to charge a 5 AH 18 volt ryobi rechargeable battery?

DMaxer · DMaxer

I am going to be heading off for some extended touring in approximately three months time and have been going through a few things on my checklist. I have a Dometic three way fridge in the van and (touch wood) I have had no issues with it so far. It is approximately nine years old and I was wondering if anyon...

brandchampion · brandchampion

Hello all, We would like to hear from any Grey Nomads who have replaced a 3 way Dometic RM2555 refrigerator with a compressor model fridge. We are having issues for the second time with our Dometic and would like some feedback from members who have replaced their Dometic unit. Bushman has been suggest...

rgren2 · rgren2

Received a email today about me being hacked, had my email and a password that I have used. Was threatened with stuff and I had to deposit 400 bitcoins into an account. The date of the email is 31/3/2030 (today is 28/3/2022). I did some research and discovered that its a new scam. Link. https://www.bus...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Gold detecting whilst on the road ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I will be hitting the road full time in around 4 months, and i was thinking of a useful hobby to pursue whilst travelling this great land.I got to thinking about gold detecting. Obviously, plenty of researching needs to be done around the subject of the best locations, and with that a useful history le...	gdayjr	51	6376	06:27 AM Apr 19, 2022 by gdayjr
	Farm sit question (Preview) We are currently on a farm sit and it is very run down and overgrown, while we are only meant to feed dogs, chooks and check cattle, I feel that the owner needs some help but he considers all is OK. Should I do some tidy up to et the owner see what a change can do.	jeepnudger	11	1201	05:37 PM Apr 18, 2022 by StewG
	NCE 12 Volt Oscillating Fan (Preview) I am interested in comments from anyone who has purchased and uses the NCE 12 volt oscillating fan. Yeah, it is expensive and there a lots of alternatives, but I would like some user comments. From the specs, it seems to be about as energy efficient as the Sirocco fan. It lacks a delayed turn off setting,...	PeteF	3	950	03:24 PM Apr 18, 2022 by vince56
	I need to get a life...Van Spotting (Preview) Just got back from being away for a month, and just for the hell of it we decided to note down every brand of caravan we seen. So far 78 brands seen, not models, just brands, which sure indicates the Caravan industry is booming in Australia.	Phlipper	10	2188	10:34 AM Apr 17, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Easter weekend... (Preview) To my GN friends, may you have a Holy, safe, and happy Easter weekend. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	4	838	09:27 AM Apr 17, 2022 by Craig1
	Jayco Starcraft (Preview) We are looking at buying a 2017 Jayco Starcraft 21.66.3 with an Electric Slide Out and Club Lounge. Good condition. What would be an approx price range? TIA	mgtlat	5	2000	12:27 PM Apr 15, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Vehicle Insurance increases (Preview) Further to another post re home insurance - Have received two (so far) renewals for vehicles: Up 10 and 12% - and reduced valuations. Going to have to dig deeper just about everywhere, it seems.	Brodie Allen	16	1919	12:26 PM Apr 15, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Waiting for my new van (Preview) Hi All Just wondering if there are many people waiting for their new van like me, I ordered a Jayco Journey outback in October last year I have just been told ETA is October 21? Very Frustrating as part of me wants to pull out of the agreement and buy elsewhere.	DC	23	4003	12:17 PM Apr 15, 2022 by Dougwe
	Rivian Electric Ute ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Check out the video on the Rivian Electric Ute...not a advert but a look at one that's actually owned by a person. They start to drive it about 17 mins into the video. Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck: A Real Owner's Perspective (insideevs.com)	StreetsAhead	35	3151	12:06 PM Apr 15, 2022 by mus429
	Home Insurance increases (Preview) Get ready for it - my insurance in Queensland and with Suncorp up 31.5% since last year. Been with them forever, never had a claim, yearly increases always been relatively minor, but more than increase in insurance cover might dictate. everyone looks like being penalised to cover for the flood are...	Brodie Allen	16	2596	09:41 AM Apr 15, 2022 by the rocket
	inverter question (Preview) what is the smallest inverter required to charge a 5 AH 18 volt ryobi rechargeable battery?	dogbox	9	921	09:03 AM Apr 15, 2022 by dogbox
	Fridge Services (Preview) I am going to be heading off for some extended touring in approximately three months time and have been going through a few things on my checklist. I have a Dometic three way fridge in the van and (touch wood) I have had no issues with it so far. It is approximately nine years old and I was wondering if anyon...	DMaxer	10	1034	03:15 PM Apr 13, 2022 by PeterInSa
	Caravan Fridges (Preview) Hello all, We would like to hear from any Grey Nomads who have replaced a 3 way Dometic RM2555 refrigerator with a compressor model fridge. We are having issues for the second time with our Dometic and would like some feedback from members who have replaced their Dometic unit. Bushman has been suggest...	brandchampion	22	4975	03:05 PM Apr 11, 2022 by brandchampion
	New Scam (Preview) Received a email today about me being hacked, had my email and a password that I have used. Was threatened with stuff and I had to deposit 400 bitcoins into an account. The date of the email is 31/3/2030 (today is 28/3/2022). I did some research and discovered that its a new scam. Link. https://www.bus...	rgren2	26	2800	11:02 PM Apr 10, 2022 by Are We Lost
	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	4795	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	2115	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	2284	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	1468	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	6011	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	2767	09:05 AM Apr 8, 2022 by Dougwe
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