The Grey Nomads - General

mykringo · mykringo

Hi fellow nomads, I have been trying to find information on using roads and bridges which have signposted weight limits. Are the limits based on gross combined mass or actual combined weight? Do you treat the tow vehicle and van as 2 separate units (GVM and GTM)? Secondly are there any maps/Apps that s...

silverperch · silverperch

I am looking for advice as to where I can purchase a 12 volt fridge for a 1998 Mazda E 2000 in Perth WA.

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

There are quite a few solo travelers on the forum. When you look at caravan parks for prices,they usually quote for two. Do you get it for half price or a discount because you are single,or does each park make up its own rules.

JayDee · JayDee

Just came across this site. Again it will only be for the rich and famous. The rest of us can still enjoy the luxury and comfort of our RV. Renderings show the inside of the vast airship with a wall of windows (msn.com) Jay&Dee

mike g g · mike g g

Hi any further updates on the mice situation as we are head towards nth,middle of june going up thru Walgett and Hegel etc,also how are the numbers off those traveling thru this area in relation to van park space any info is good thanks happy travels to all.mike g

tonyd · tonyd

Anyone else having trouble downloading the GN Times from email? All I get is "about blank" in the little window at the top of the screen. Cheers, Tony

JayDee · JayDee

On a more serious note!!!. We visiting our family in Victoria with our departure due on Thursday 3 June. Our choice was:- Do we stay in Victoria for whatever period of time if there is a lockdown? Or heaven forbid, do we risk the fact that if we returned on the departure date of the 3rd June we would /could e...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Just in the process of buying an '18 Toyota Prado for $53k, comprehensive insurance cost $640. for 12 months. Also purchasing a secondhand year 2000 Coromal van for $19k, premium for 12 months through CIL, $702. I am 70 years old with a perfect driving record, no fines, no loss of demerit points, no fin...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi , time to look at caravan insurance again. Looking for some advice on companies offering 6 months lay up . Research shows QBE supports the above and I was wondering if anyone on here has had to claim and how did that go? John

Gundog · Gundog

As of the 1st of July EV owners will pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre tax. There bleeding heart greenie will cry a river

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

We are currently on the north coast of NSW heading into QLD but only around Warwick and Goondiwindi, back down to Sydney via Moree, Gunnedah etc. Does anybody have any knowledge or first hand experience of the mice plague in those areas please. Will change our plans if necessary. Thanks

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was looking at an advertisement for a product called "Hosebags". It seems to take all the grief out of rolling up the water and sullage hoses and also there is one for the electric cable. Has anyone used this product and if so, is it what they say? I usually just roll up the hoses and put them into a shoppin...

bgt · bgt

So how will the Vic lockdown affect the Brisbane show? Starts next week. Lots of builders in Vic.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I think I can, and damn well shall, say: "I told you so": Covid 19 Bluetooth tracing app

Kaka · Kaka

Hi, first time post so unsure if this is the correct forum. My husband and I are traveling full time but looking to pick up some work along the way. We were speaking to people who receive emails with job availability etc. can anyone advise me how I go about receiving the emails? Thanks

Settle4more · Settle4more

Hola this is Ray from NZ. I'm at present touring NZ via AWD and Caravan. Next step is to do the same in Australia, the plan to 'do a lap'...... There is only me at this stage and looking for any feedback, good, bad, ugly on these Caravans.... Thanks in advance.. Ray

gdayjr · gdayjr

I am trying to obtain a quote for caravan insurance, online. Every site i try says that they can not offer cover because of the value of the caravan. ($95k) What is the point of offering an online quoting service, then putting a ceiling on the value? What insurance company are people using for a caravan...

Rasty · Rasty

Hi all, if there are any nomads travelling the affected areas of Western nsw ,some on the ground reports etc would be very useful, Im about to travel via Dubbo to Bourke and then Cunnamulla still heading north ,how has it affected you. Thankyou. please those that cant help themselves with smart arsed c...

dorian · dorian

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toyota-motor-corporation-toyota-hilux-rogue-gun126-my2020"The power wire for the cargo roller cover may be routed incorrectly and may chafe against the battery clamp post. If the power wire insulation is damaged, this may lead to...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all again, I want t9 clean out my grey water tank completely as I am told it can hold waste products like food scraps etc from washing up..( although we do scrape the plates before we wash up..) is there a good method in ensuring all waste product is cleaned out... I have fill the tank with clean water, a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Road and Bridge Weight Limits (Preview) Hi fellow nomads, I have been trying to find information on using roads and bridges which have signposted weight limits. Are the limits based on gross combined mass or actual combined weight? Do you treat the tow vehicle and van as 2 separate units (GVM and GTM)? Secondly are there any maps/Apps that s...	mykringo	12	1091	02:11 PM Jun 2, 2021 by mykringo
	Fridge for campervan (Preview) I am looking for advice as to where I can purchase a 12 volt fridge for a 1998 Mazda E 2000 in Perth WA.	silverperch	5	1281	02:10 PM Jun 1, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Solo travelers (Preview) There are quite a few solo travelers on the forum. When you look at caravan parks for prices,they usually quote for two. Do you get it for half price or a discount because you are single,or does each park make up its own rules.	Plain Truth	7	1515	05:30 PM May 31, 2021 by bgt
	Luxury Air travel is coming .. But at a price $$$$ (Preview) Just came across this site. Again it will only be for the rich and famous. The rest of us can still enjoy the luxury and comfort of our RV. Renderings show the inside of the vast airship with a wall of windows (msn.com) Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	725	10:00 AM May 31, 2021 by dorian
	Those pesky mice (Preview) Hi any further updates on the mice situation as we are head towards nth,middle of june going up thru Walgett and Hegel etc,also how are the numbers off those traveling thru this area in relation to van park space any info is good thanks happy travels to all.mike g	mike g g	8	971	09:30 PM May 30, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	GN Times (Preview) Anyone else having trouble downloading the GN Times from email? All I get is "about blank" in the little window at the top of the screen. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	14	1795	10:24 AM May 30, 2021 by dorian
	Departing Victoria hours before the lockdown (Preview) On a more serious note!!!. We visiting our family in Victoria with our departure due on Thursday 3 June. Our choice was:- Do we stay in Victoria for whatever period of time if there is a lockdown? Or heaven forbid, do we risk the fact that if we returned on the departure date of the 3rd June we would /could e...	JayDee	0	768	09:56 PM May 29, 2021 by JayDee
	Does this Insurance cost sound right? (Preview) Just in the process of buying an '18 Toyota Prado for $53k, comprehensive insurance cost $640. for 12 months. Also purchasing a secondhand year 2000 Coromal van for $19k, premium for 12 months through CIL, $702. I am 70 years old with a perfect driving record, no fines, no loss of demerit points, no fin...	Wayne o	12	1370	05:03 PM May 29, 2021 by BAZZA44
	Lay up insurance (Preview) Hi , time to look at caravan insurance again. Looking for some advice on companies offering 6 months lay up . Research shows QBE supports the above and I was wondering if anyone on here has had to claim and how did that go? John	Dhutime	0	747	03:13 PM May 29, 2021 by Dhutime
	Vic becomes the first state to tax ev's (Preview) As of the 1st of July EV owners will pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre tax. There bleeding heart greenie will cry a river	Gundog	27	1199	05:16 AM May 29, 2021 by Trevor 57
	Mice (Preview) We are currently on the north coast of NSW heading into QLD but only around Warwick and Goondiwindi, back down to Sydney via Moree, Gunnedah etc. Does anybody have any knowledge or first hand experience of the mice plague in those areas please. Will change our plans if necessary. Thanks	ConsumerMan	9	2189	08:37 PM May 28, 2021 by ConsumerMan
	Hosebags (Preview) I was looking at an advertisement for a product called "Hosebags". It seems to take all the grief out of rolling up the water and sullage hoses and also there is one for the electric cable. Has anyone used this product and if so, is it what they say? I usually just roll up the hoses and put them into a shoppin...	DMaxer	18	1496	05:07 PM May 28, 2021 by Cupie
	Brisbane RV show (Preview) So how will the Vic lockdown affect the Brisbane show? Starts next week. Lots of builders in Vic.	bgt	3	685	07:20 AM May 28, 2021 by montie
	Told you so (Preview) I think I can, and damn well shall, say: "I told you so": Covid 19 Bluetooth tracing app	Mike Harding	14	1199	04:04 PM May 27, 2021 by dogbox
	Working on the road (Preview) Hi, first time post so unsure if this is the correct forum. My husband and I are traveling full time but looking to pick up some work along the way. We were speaking to people who receive emails with job availability etc. can anyone advise me how I go about receiving the emails? Thanks	Kaka	7	1346	08:45 AM May 27, 2021 by Wanda
	Snowy River Caravans ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hola this is Ray from NZ. I'm at present touring NZ via AWD and Caravan. Next step is to do the same in Australia, the plan to 'do a lap'...... There is only me at this stage and looking for any feedback, good, bad, ugly on these Caravans.... Thanks in advance.. Ray	Settle4more	44	22822	04:11 PM May 26, 2021 by bgt
	CARAVAN INSURANCE. (Preview) I am trying to obtain a quote for caravan insurance, online. Every site i try says that they can not offer cover because of the value of the caravan. ($95k) What is the point of offering an online quoting service, then putting a ceiling on the value? What insurance company are people using for a caravan...	gdayjr	10	1968	08:56 AM May 26, 2021 by gdayjr
	Mice (Preview) Hi all, if there are any nomads travelling the affected areas of Western nsw ,some on the ground reports etc would be very useful, Im about to travel via Dubbo to Bourke and then Cunnamulla still heading north ,how has it affected you. Thankyou. please those that cant help themselves with smart arsed c...	Rasty	0	496	07:45 AM May 26, 2021 by Rasty
	Toyota Hilux Rogue (GUN126) MY2020 - recall (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toyota-motor-corporation-toyota-hilux-rogue-gun126-my2020"The power wire for the cargo roller cover may be routed incorrectly and may chafe against the battery clamp post. If the power wire insulation is damaged, this may lead to...	dorian	7	813	02:56 PM May 25, 2021 by oldbloke
	Cleaning the Grey water tank ? (Preview) Hi all again, I want t9 clean out my grey water tank completely as I am told it can hold waste products like food scraps etc from washing up..( although we do scrape the plates before we wash up..) is there a good method in ensuring all waste product is cleaned out... I have fill the tank with clean water, a...	Branchie	17	4368	01:47 PM May 25, 2021 by Onedodger
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