The Grey Nomads - General

briche · briche

This question is directed to all the pensioners who are on the road. We are preparing to head to WA soon for about 18 months to 2 years and will no longer be using our current address. In fact most probably wont return to the current address. How have you gone about ensuring Centrelink can contact you shou...

Rob Mac · Rob Mac

Hi All I want to get you thoughts on what success you have gained from a Tow and Load Assessment of your combined tug and caravan by a suitable qualified person. Shortly, I will take delivery of my new 19ft 6in caravan with a 3,300kg ATM and my My16 Navara Np300 GCM is 5,910kg. I am aware that the new caravan...

Cooma · Cooma

Hi there everyone, we are in the process of owning a motorhome this week & are totally confused in regards to Insurance and Roadside Assist. Been comparing plenty on many sites & have come to a stand still. We are hoping anyone could enlighten us and we could appreciate any recommendation pl...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a...

Treadin_Water · Treadin_Water

Hi. I have a 2009 Mazda BT50 2.5lt Diesel. The problem is that I need to turn the ignition on and off up to 100 times before the engine and glow plug lights come on. Then it will start straight away. Before then, only the red lights come on and the engine will crank, but not fire. Has anyone encountered this b...

KymLou · KymLou

Hi all, We are finalizing out big lap plans and preparing our home for us not being here for approx 12 months. Hot Water System, do we turn it off? Google says yes if away for 1 month or more. Anyone our there had experience with this? Appreciate all comments.

yobarr · yobarr

After a bit of thought,and since I am now travelling alone,I have decided to get a PLB.Because Peter (Peter'n'Margaret) seems to have vast knowledge of many things,and I seem to recall that he once recommended GME,I went to a local suppler and had a chat about the MT410GAUS model that now is available...

Possum3 · Possum3

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

We bought a CO monitor when we got the new caravan about 2 years ago. We bought the "house" model as the "caravan" model was not available at the time. Is there any difference between these two models? We have noticed that the CO monitor alarms if we cook using the gas cooktop with the windows shut. The blu...

Webby 68 · Webby 68

Hi I have a 2003 model Winnebago explorer p32 workhorse Im looking for the 2 pressure sensors on the auto brake system one green one gray anyone know where I get my hands on them the grey one seems to be leaking oil thanks

edmond morris · edmond morris

Hi Fellow grey nomads, well the time to head off on the half lap is getting closer and we were wondering what other travellers do when leaving their property? we will turn off the water and disconnect all electrical items except for freezer, what else do people recommend? we have children who will be ch...

orid · orid

Just saying , about 4 mths ago I booked two powered van sites for 7 days at Glenn Innes showground for the Celtic festival ,end of April. Recently my wife diagnosed with problem and has to be in hospital for an operation so we can't make it. I phoned the showground to see if we could possibly receive a refu...

msg · msg

Does it seem to you that climate change is closing in? (even if you are not so sure about it ) I find dull cloudy days the hardest to cope with. Will I do this? will I do that? No can't do that it might rain. What can I do? Go for a walk in the rain? Nah. Not my style. I like the sun shining. People a...

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi all. We have been living in the van for 2 mouths getting it set up, there have been a lot of good ideas of this site like Farm sit and product to use in cleaning etc. thanks. We have set the van up ok with tools, have Wikky camp, the new camp 11 book. In starting to plain our trip out back notice a lot of camps do...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Hi all, I've contributed a few times to the Grey Nomads forums but I've found the website hard to read and post to. Does anybody else have troubles with this website? Admittedly I couldn't be bothered to start up my computer so I use my mobile phone to access it and the small screen just makes it hard to re...

bacdj · bacdj

I am looking to purchase a set of bluetooth ear buds/phones. I have a genuine Apple set for the Ipad and have had them for a couple of years and they work fine, but at $200-250 I am having difficulty justifying buying a second expensive set. I want a second set of ear phones because I use earbuds for the f...

GROWIE 2 · GROWIE 2

Hi does anyone have aclue on hoiw to fix the strings on thr skylight shades. The strings are all loose and hang now and the screens do not stay in position, Is there a fix Cheers Growie 2

gdayjr · gdayjr

I am 65 yrs old now, i will be hitting the road full time in 18 months. I have had private health insurance for well over 30 years and have never claimed on it once in all that time. Thats about $54k in premiums. Do people continue with private health insurance when ythey are travelling full time?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Snowy River caravan group on Facebook There is a group for Snowy River caravans on Facebook with 500+ members. Having bought one of their vans I decided to join Facebook in order to access this group. It is a significant disappointment in many ways. 1 - Facebook is a truly awful style for serious discus...

aastek · aastek

What are some of the realistic (subjective) options for caravan heating when free camping. My wife simply reckons to put on a few extra layers of clothing but I dont want to be like the Michelin Man whilst sitting in the van at night or first thing in the morning once winter hits hard. cheers

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	Centrelink (Preview) This question is directed to all the pensioners who are on the road. We are preparing to head to WA soon for about 18 months to 2 years and will no longer be using our current address. In fact most probably wont return to the current address. How have you gone about ensuring Centrelink can contact you shou...	briche	8	1035	07:32 AM Apr 3, 2021 by Dougwe
	Tow and Load Assessment (Preview) Hi All I want to get you thoughts on what success you have gained from a Tow and Load Assessment of your combined tug and caravan by a suitable qualified person. Shortly, I will take delivery of my new 19ft 6in caravan with a 3,300kg ATM and my My16 Navara Np300 GCM is 5,910kg. I am aware that the new caravan...	Rob Mac	21	2050	06:22 PM Apr 2, 2021 by montie
	2001 MERCEDES BENZ MOTORHOME.. HELP PLEASE :) (Preview) Hi there everyone, we are in the process of owning a motorhome this week & are totally confused in regards to Insurance and Roadside Assist. Been comparing plenty on many sites & have come to a stand still. We are hoping anyone could enlighten us and we could appreciate any recommendation pl...	Cooma	9	1321	03:39 PM Apr 2, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Swapping the Van for a Motorhome (Preview) After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a...	The Belmont Bear	29	3898	12:05 PM Apr 2, 2021 by Geeco
	BT50 Won't Start - No Engine or Glow Plug Lights BT50 (Preview) Hi. I have a 2009 Mazda BT50 2.5lt Diesel. The problem is that I need to turn the ignition on and off up to 100 times before the engine and glow plug lights come on. Then it will start straight away. Before then, only the red lights come on and the engine will crank, but not fire. Has anyone encountered this b...	Treadin_Water	21	5419	05:15 PM Apr 1, 2021 by erad
	Home HWS (Preview) Hi all, We are finalizing out big lap plans and preparing our home for us not being here for approx 12 months. Hot Water System, do we turn it off? Google says yes if away for 1 month or more. Anyone our there had experience with this? Appreciate all comments.	KymLou	9	795	01:16 PM Apr 1, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Good PLB... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After a bit of thought,and since I am now travelling alone,I have decided to get a PLB.Because Peter (Peter'n'Margaret) seems to have vast knowledge of many things,and I seem to recall that he once recommended GME,I went to a local suppler and had a chat about the MT410GAUS model that now is available...	yobarr	31	2796	12:36 PM Apr 1, 2021 by Mike Harding
	1st of April. (Preview)	Possum3	2	926	08:36 AM Apr 1, 2021 by jebs
	CO monitors (Preview) We bought a CO monitor when we got the new caravan about 2 years ago. We bought the "house" model as the "caravan" model was not available at the time. Is there any difference between these two models? We have noticed that the CO monitor alarms if we cook using the gas cooktop with the windows shut. The blu...	Derek Barnes	3	909	10:30 PM Mar 31, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Winnebago auto brake (Preview) Hi I have a 2003 model Winnebago explorer p32 workhorse Im looking for the 2 pressure sensors on the auto brake system one green one gray anyone know where I get my hands on them the grey one seems to be leaking oil thanks	Webby 68	5	1390	09:02 PM Mar 30, 2021 by GypsyRose1
	waht to do when leaving your house for an extended period (Preview) Hi Fellow grey nomads, well the time to head off on the half lap is getting closer and we were wondering what other travellers do when leaving their property? we will turn off the water and disconnect all electrical items except for freezer, what else do people recommend? we have children who will be ch...	edmond morris	17	1568	03:39 PM Mar 30, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	UNREASONABLE REFUND POLICES ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just saying , about 4 mths ago I booked two powered van sites for 7 days at Glenn Innes showground for the Celtic festival ,end of April. Recently my wife diagnosed with problem and has to be in hospital for an operation so we can't make it. I phoned the showground to see if we could possibly receive a refu...	orid	38	2847	03:30 PM Mar 30, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Who's getting Sunshine today? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does it seem to you that climate change is closing in? (even if you are not so sure about it ) I find dull cloudy days the hardest to cope with. Will I do this? will I do that? No can't do that it might rain. What can I do? Go for a walk in the rain? Nah. Not my style. I like the sun shining. People a...	msg	40	2186	07:32 PM Mar 28, 2021 by yobarr
	Water and things when traveling outback (Preview) Hi all. We have been living in the van for 2 mouths getting it set up, there have been a lot of good ideas of this site like Farm sit and product to use in cleaning etc. thanks. We have set the van up ok with tools, have Wikky camp, the new camp 11 book. In starting to plain our trip out back notice a lot of camps do...	Mackayak	18	1698	06:03 PM Mar 28, 2021 by Mackayak
	Does anybody else have trouble reading and posting on this website? (Preview) Hi all, I've contributed a few times to the Grey Nomads forums but I've found the website hard to read and post to. Does anybody else have troubles with this website? Admittedly I couldn't be bothered to start up my computer so I use my mobile phone to access it and the small screen just makes it hard to re...	Buzz Lightbulb	21	1633	09:50 AM Mar 27, 2021 by Blues Man
	Best Earbuds Value for Money (Preview) I am looking to purchase a set of bluetooth ear buds/phones. I have a genuine Apple set for the Ipad and have had them for a couple of years and they work fine, but at $200-250 I am having difficulty justifying buying a second expensive set. I want a second set of ear phones because I use earbuds for the f...	bacdj	10	1049	08:09 AM Mar 27, 2021 by gdayjr
	Coramal Skylight (Preview) Hi does anyone have aclue on hoiw to fix the strings on thr skylight shades. The strings are all loose and hang now and the screens do not stay in position, Is there a fix Cheers Growie 2	GROWIE 2	1	965	11:04 PM Mar 26, 2021 by Bobdown
	How many people kept their private heatlth insurance when they went on the road? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am 65 yrs old now, i will be hitting the road full time in 18 months. I have had private health insurance for well over 30 years and have never claimed on it once in all that time. Thats about $54k in premiums. Do people continue with private health insurance when ythey are travelling full time?	gdayjr	35	2985	08:14 AM Mar 26, 2021 by Izabarack
	Snowy River caravan group on Facebook (Preview) Snowy River caravan group on Facebook There is a group for Snowy River caravans on Facebook with 500+ members. Having bought one of their vans I decided to join Facebook in order to access this group. It is a significant disappointment in many ways. 1 - Facebook is a truly awful style for serious discus...	Mike Harding	6	1976	02:46 AM Mar 26, 2021 by Matt
	Advise re Heating when free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What are some of the realistic (subjective) options for caravan heating when free camping. My wife simply reckons to put on a few extra layers of clothing but I dont want to be like the Michelin Man whilst sitting in the van at night or first thing in the morning once winter hits hard. cheers	aastek	41	3339	10:17 PM Mar 25, 2021 by rgren2
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