The Grey Nomads - General

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey there everyone, I realised that my road side assist expired after an interesting mishap to say the least and hoping to find what everyone else uses which may be cost affective and a good quality service. I'm in a motorhome in NSW. Thanks!

us8camping · us8camping

Hi everyone. In the process of deciding what type of bus to convert to motorhome and understand what is required to get certification to motorhome. Can anyone in NSW tell me the cost of rego and CPT for a 12.5m motorhome 2 axle and 3 axle Thanks

bakerama · bakerama

Hi everybody. Can anyone suggest the quickest and safest camping ground route from Adelaide to Darwin please. We are new to travelling and have no solar. We prefer not to travel much more than 300k per day. Thank you.

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all we are planning a trip next year in the dry season through Hells gate via Katherine and lake argyle where we had to turn back to bitter springs two years ago and since then the virus has put a hold on our travel plans so now its time to stop whinging and get back to finish unfinished business We want t...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Very useful maps which present the data in an easily understood fashion. Telstra retail vs Telstra wholesale Telstra vs Optus vs Vodafone

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Safe travels people

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We are excited to announce that our new Grey Nomads website is up and running. Our old site had been online for nearly ten years and we decided the time had come for it to make way for a cleaner, crisper, cooler replacement. Click link to see new site: https://www.thegreynomads.com.au Please le...

ChrisE · ChrisE

I have bought a little JPod Outback and am on a steep learning curve. I have travelled and camped lots in the past but solo camping is a whole new adventure. So I am excited to have found this site. It takes me feel less alone. I would like to attach a photo to my posts as I see others have done, but can't see ho...

mysterytour · mysterytour

A lot has been said in favor of Electric Vehicles, the one subject that has not been mentioned is the cost of charging the batteries now and more to the point in the future when there is one in every driveway, What you are not being told is that the cost of up grading the power distribution network and how it...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

It's difficult to find much information but this thread on Whirlpool provides some: LEO cells It seems a company called Lynk are putting into low earth orbit a system of satellites which will function as cell towers and permit direct communication from existing handsets to the satellite and thus i...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I have been looking on flea bay for some parts for my old bike. They have a few things I could be interested in for a reasonable price. BUT the freight estimates are mostly more than or even double the item cost. What have you found as the answer. Some freight carriers or couriers must be more reasonabl...

EonMarie · EonMarie

Following a broken spring recently, after travelling on some fairly rough roads in my 2013 Retreat Brampton, I feel it a good idea to add shock absorbers to the multiple leaf springs. Seems a good improvement to me that can only help.? But maybe there is a reason it was not done in the first place other th...

Radar · Radar

Since sometime on the 12th November 2021 till this morning 19th November 2021 at 7am EST we have not been able to enjoy our daily dose of Greynomad's Forum. My morning routine has gone out the window as I walk past the computer to check to see if the glitche has been sorted. A few emails were sent to remind t...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I'm closing my list of tyres that I'm going to fit to our D-Max in the next couple of weeks. Has anyone had dealings with the Kumho Venture AT51? My short list at the moment is the Bridgestone Dueler 697LT (a respected tyre as I had three sets of them on our last GU Patrol), the Kumho, & t...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Views sought on the Caravan Industry - ACCC - Australian Competition & Consumer Commission The ACCC - most pleasingly - is taking a very close inspection of problems in the Caravan Industry... in relation to violations of the Australian Consumer Law. The Commission has issued the foll...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

I notice when looking around caravan parks that about half the caravans have the stabiliser legs vertical and half have them on an angle. We always put them on an angle because; a) back in the 1980's our family caravan had wind down legs which slowly rotated to make an angle with the ground, and b) the dea...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I treated myself (and my son) to an early christmas present - a weather station Ebay $188. As I spend most of my life in the bush the weather is a constant area of interest to me. I've had a couple of weather stations previously but they have both lacked in some areas so we'll see how this one goes - I'll do a pr...

ONE PLUS ONE · ONE PLUS ONE

Hi Wondering if anyone has travelled this road lately. I know if it gets a lot of rain not to use it, but not sure about its normal dry weather condition. Cheers Kim

Ian Holmes · Ian Holmes

I am currently reviewing my vehicle and van insurances and considering insuring them all with the RACV. I have until now had my insurances arranged through a broker. I am keen to hear of the experiences of others when making an insurance claim with the RACV. Worried that the lower premiums RACV are o...

Santa · Santa

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-13/family-campervan-stranded-in-simpson-desert-after-heavy-rain/100618224

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best road side assist service? (Preview) Hey there everyone, I realised that my road side assist expired after an interesting mishap to say the least and hoping to find what everyone else uses which may be cost affective and a good quality service. I'm in a motorhome in NSW. Thanks!	Tamsun	22	3864	08:00 PM Nov 26, 2021 by Tamsun
	Nsw motorhome rego cost (Preview) Hi everyone. In the process of deciding what type of bus to convert to motorhome and understand what is required to get certification to motorhome. Can anyone in NSW tell me the cost of rego and CPT for a 12.5m motorhome 2 axle and 3 axle Thanks	us8camping	11	3430	11:00 AM Nov 26, 2021 by deverall11
	Travelling from Adelaide to Darwin. (Preview) Hi everybody. Can anyone suggest the quickest and safest camping ground route from Adelaide to Darwin please. We are new to travelling and have no solar. We prefer not to travel much more than 300k per day. Thank you.	bakerama	12	2138	10:27 AM Nov 26, 2021 by bakerama
	Gib river road (Preview) Hi all we are planning a trip next year in the dry season through Hells gate via Katherine and lake argyle where we had to turn back to bitter springs two years ago and since then the virus has put a hold on our travel plans so now its time to stop whinging and get back to finish unfinished business We want t...	travelyounger	1	690	06:51 AM Nov 26, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Mobile phone coverage maps (Preview) Very useful maps which present the data in an easily understood fashion. Telstra retail vs Telstra wholesale Telstra vs Optus vs Vodafone	Mike Harding	4	1963	08:19 AM Nov 25, 2021 by Mike Harding
	A few pics of exodus out of Sydney for Christmas (Preview) Safe travels people	Aus-Kiwi	8	1449	02:58 PM Nov 24, 2021 by tea spoon
	Our new website is online now (Preview) Hi all, We are excited to announce that our new Grey Nomads website is up and running. Our old site had been online for nearly ten years and we decided the time had come for it to make way for a cleaner, crisper, cooler replacement. Click link to see new site: https://www.thegreynomads.com.au Please le...	Webmaster	29	1605	12:34 PM Nov 24, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Newbie (Preview) I have bought a little JPod Outback and am on a steep learning curve. I have travelled and camped lots in the past but solo camping is a whole new adventure. So I am excited to have found this site. It takes me feel less alone. I would like to attach a photo to my posts as I see others have done, but can't see ho...	ChrisE	9	1059	02:04 PM Nov 22, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	EV's what's the real cost, ( 1 2 3 4 ) (closed) (Preview) A lot has been said in favor of Electric Vehicles, the one subject that has not been mentioned is the cost of charging the batteries now and more to the point in the future when there is one in every driveway, What you are not being told is that the cost of up grading the power distribution network and how it...	mysterytour	97	4994	03:52 PM Nov 21, 2021 by suengreg
	Very interesting: soon your mobile may work in the middle of the Simpson (Preview) It's difficult to find much information but this thread on Whirlpool provides some: LEO cells It seems a company called Lynk are putting into low earth orbit a system of satellites which will function as cell towers and permit direct communication from existing handsets to the satellite and thus i...	Mike Harding	5	1401	11:19 AM Nov 21, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Any 'cheap' way to get some parts out of the States. (Preview) Hi I have been looking on flea bay for some parts for my old bike. They have a few things I could be interested in for a reasonable price. BUT the freight estimates are mostly more than or even double the item cost. What have you found as the answer. Some freight carriers or couriers must be more reasonabl...	Jaahn	17	1521	07:22 PM Nov 20, 2021 by Jaahn
	SHOCK ABSORBERS ON A DUAL AXLE LEAF SPRING CARAVAN (Preview) Following a broken spring recently, after travelling on some fairly rough roads in my 2013 Retreat Brampton, I feel it a good idea to add shock absorbers to the multiple leaf springs. Seems a good improvement to me that can only help.? But maybe there is a reason it was not done in the first place other th...	EonMarie	19	2838	05:42 PM Nov 20, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	No Greynomads for 8 days (Preview) Since sometime on the 12th November 2021 till this morning 19th November 2021 at 7am EST we have not been able to enjoy our daily dose of Greynomad's Forum. My morning routine has gone out the window as I walk past the computer to check to see if the glitche has been sorted. A few emails were sent to remind t...	Radar	14	1236	04:54 PM Nov 19, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Tyres for my Dual-cab (Preview) Hello everyone, I'm closing my list of tyres that I'm going to fit to our D-Max in the next couple of weeks. Has anyone had dealings with the Kumho Venture AT51? My short list at the moment is the Bridgestone Dueler 697LT (a respected tyre as I had three sets of them on our last GU Patrol), the Kumho, & t...	Warren-Pat_01	11	1291	04:48 PM Nov 19, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	Views sought on the Caravan Industry - ACCC (Preview) Views sought on the Caravan Industry - ACCC - Australian Competition & Consumer Commission The *ACCC* - most pleasingly - is taking a very close inspection of problems in the Caravan Industry... in relation to violations of the *Australian Consumer Law. The Commission* has issued the foll...	Colin1947	0	678	10:30 AM Nov 19, 2021 by Colin1947
	Stabiliser legs (Preview) I notice when looking around caravan parks that about half the caravans have the stabiliser legs vertical and half have them on an angle. We always put them on an angle because; a) back in the 1980's our family caravan had wind down legs which slowly rotated to make an angle with the ground, and b) the dea...	Derek Barnes	1	1043	08:48 AM Nov 19, 2021 by Roy E
	Weather Station (Preview) I treated myself (and my son) to an early christmas present - a weather station Ebay $188. As I spend most of my life in the bush the weather is a constant area of interest to me. I've had a couple of weather stations previously but they have both lacked in some areas so we'll see how this one goes - I'll do a pr...	Mike Harding	4	1319	10:27 PM Nov 18, 2021 by peatop
	RIVER ROAD FROM BOURKE TO WILCANNIA??? (Preview) Hi Wondering if anyone has travelled this road lately. I know if it gets a lot of rain not to use it, but not sure about its normal dry weather condition. Cheers Kim	ONE PLUS ONE	19	1678	06:35 PM Nov 18, 2021 by ONE PLUS ONE
	RACV Insurance (Preview) I am currently reviewing my vehicle and van insurances and considering insuring them all with the RACV. I have until now had my insurances arranged through a broker. I am keen to hear of the experiences of others when making an insurance claim with the RACV. Worried that the lower premiums RACV are o...	Ian Holmes	4	1087	05:18 PM Nov 18, 2021 by Ian Holmes
	I can go anywhere! ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-13/family-campervan-stranded-in-simpson-desert-after-heavy-rain/100618224	Santa	62	3785	01:23 PM Nov 18, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
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