The Grey Nomads - General

JayDee · JayDee

Ok, First up as far as the van is concerned we enjoy Solar power for bush Camping. Of course 240 w when necessary. But what is your preference re future power supply? Do you want:- Solar & wind. Normal power stations ( old system) Nucular. Plus the other alternatives. There are always lots of pros...

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

I've noticed quite a few of these caravans travelling and they seem to be quite a bit lighter in weight than the Australian counterparts. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge how they stand up to Australian conditions (not off road) and I've also noticed that they seem low. Are they prone to dragg...

kilkenny · kilkenny

Hi Everyone, Hoping someone can help me. I have a Dometic CTS4110 toilet and the orange flap slider, Part No 2426010175 has a small piece missing from it, this part is required to open the slide. I have so far had no luck sourcing this part in Australia. Can anyone help me please?

JayDee · JayDee

My question is to the van travellers already up in North Queensland? I wonder if the Mexicans ( Vannies) from the south are packing out a lot of free /low cost / bush camps. We intend to leave mid-June for the winter in the Sun in North Queensland. We are leaving a lot later than we had planned. More interes...

vblerk23 · vblerk23

Hi all, I am looking at relocating the spare wheel, fitting it to the rear bar and installing a grey water tank. Has anybody done this before? Size of tank fitted and rerouting of plumbing. Photos if available will be greatly appreciated. If this has been raised before please point me the right directi...

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

Has anybody had experience with 12v power station (as opposed to battery boxes) shutting down when a 12v fridge stops due to being cold enough and then filling to restart. If so how did you overcome the problem?

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Hi all. We run a little game in sub forum "I Digress" named Who Is This. A photo of a famous person is put up and you have to try and identify that person. If you are successful, it then becomes your turn to post a photo. Go have a look..

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Hi, my gauge glass was fading, so I couldnt read it, used some toothpaste and now a bit better. i noticed my needle isnt moving, I used the bottle for the bbq and it was 3/4 full. does anyone know if the needle not moving can be fixed, before I spend money to buy another one ? -- Edited by Brianvicki on Wednes...

ProspectiveNomad · ProspectiveNomad

I am about to buy a van and outfit it to live in. The writings on this site have helped me to make the decision to spend the extra for an Engel refrigerator, and now I seek advice about power for it and other appliances. I am not an electrical engineer, nor fancy becoming one, so I mean to buy a battery-in-a-b...

JayDee · JayDee

Whilst I totally believe in the NDIS, It is good to see the Government being proactive to reduce the abuse certain people are engaging in. These unfortunate people do need lots of help, because therefore but for the grace of God go I. Every time I notice people in handicapped wheelchairs, I say how luck...

JayDee · JayDee

The Federal Budget only delivered the tax break and the $300 electricity bonus to us. By the way, we could survive without the grant of the $300. What about you? How did you go? Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 15th of May 2024 06:50:56 AM

Bushie1961 · Bushie1961

Hey looking to buy a new 25ft van over the next year and thinking about Sunland or Jayco which I own a Jayco Now. The problem with Jayco they won't change the color scheme on their Silverlines or add any extras as required and don't have many options either in the range of colors. This is my van now Silverli...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

NSW and Vic have had lengthy periods of rain in recent months and I am wondering how it has affected in a general nature, the average campsite. If someone on safari can fill in the gaps for me with a bit of a summary that would help, it would be much appreciated. B

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

goodie1 · goodie1

Hi all any recommendations for parts for jaycos in se qld Roof was leaking so removed and found centre joint not to be under sealed so need to do that but need to find the rubber flashing that goes over it any help appreciated

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

What did folks use for watching Tv in a van? In the old days, probably before about 2003 or so. I can't remember before my caravan days. I couldn't imagine having the old type big box in a van. Were modern style antennas available back then.

Texas54 · Texas54

Hi, I have a mid 80s 16 WindCheater Poptop van, with single axel safety tow trailing arm coil over shock suspension. The van tows great , but seems to sit a bit low for my liking, plus I have to use a fairly long drop hitch on my 200 cruiser. Does anyone know of any cost effective and efficient ways to upgra...

NERF · NERF

Hi Grey Nomads I am a KIWI about to retire and spend the next two years travelling your beautiful country with my wife in a new caravan. I am at the stage I need to sign off on our tow vehicle , I know that GVM, GTM etc have been discussed at length so apologies for bringing it up again. I had pretty much signed o...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

I have a Celfi go in my car and am looking at being able to unplug it and place in the caravan. Luckily the my replacement tv antenna Winsig 4.0 has 5g antenna attached. In the car I have the adhesive antenna, works great but not much of a range. best case scenario is to be able hook up to the Celfi go in and out o...

msg · msg

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	Which power supply do you prefer (closed) (Preview) Ok, First up as far as the van is concerned we enjoy Solar power for bush Camping. Of course 240 w when necessary. But what is your preference re future power supply? Do you want:- Solar & wind. Normal power stations ( old system) Nucular. Plus the other alternatives. There are always lots of pros...	JayDee	29	901	01:11 AM Jun 3, 2024 by Meredith
	european style caravans (Preview) I've noticed quite a few of these caravans travelling and they seem to be quite a bit lighter in weight than the Australian counterparts. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge how they stand up to Australian conditions (not off road) and I've also noticed that they seem low. Are they prone to dragg...	Black-Pete	13	1337	10:43 AM Jun 1, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	spare part for Dometic CTS4110 toilet (Preview) Hi Everyone, Hoping someone can help me. I have a Dometic CTS4110 toilet and the orange flap slider, Part No 2426010175 has a small piece missing from it, this part is required to open the slide. I have so far had no luck sourcing this part in Australia. Can anyone help me please?	kilkenny	3	673	10:14 PM May 29, 2024 by Possum3
	Mexicans ( Vannies) already up in North Queensland. (Preview) My question is to the van travellers already up in North Queensland? I wonder if the Mexicans ( Vannies) from the south are packing out a lot of free /low cost / bush camps. We intend to leave mid-June for the winter in the Sun in North Queensland. We are leaving a lot later than we had planned. More interes...	JayDee	28	1862	10:35 AM May 29, 2024 by Ben Taxyl
	Grey water tank install on 2020 Jayco Journey outback poptop (Preview) Hi all, I am looking at relocating the spare wheel, fitting it to the rear bar and installing a grey water tank. Has anybody done this before? Size of tank fitted and rerouting of plumbing. Photos if available will be greatly appreciated. If this has been raised before please point me the right directi...	vblerk23	13	1627	07:53 AM May 28, 2024 by AndyCap100
	12v power stations (Preview) Has anybody had experience with 12v power station (as opposed to battery boxes) shutting down when a 12v fridge stops due to being cold enough and then filling to restart. If so how did you overcome the problem?	Pam_Chris	13	1091	11:58 PM May 27, 2024 by DeBe
	WHO IS THIS (Preview) Hi all. We run a little game in sub forum "I Digress" named Who Is This. A photo of a famous person is put up and you have to try and identify that person. If you are successful, it then becomes your turn to post a photo. Go have a look..	Big Gorilla	0	421	09:59 AM May 26, 2024 by Big Gorilla
	LPG gauge (Preview) Hi, my gauge glass was fading, so I couldnt read it, used some toothpaste and now a bit better. i noticed my needle isnt moving, I used the bottle for the bbq and it was 3/4 full. does anyone know if the needle not moving can be fixed, before I spend money to buy another one ? -- Edited by Brianvicki on Wednes...	Brianvicki	6	1129	02:57 PM May 24, 2024 by Joda
	Power source for in-van living ( 1 2 ) Power (Preview) I am about to buy a van and outfit it to live in. The writings on this site have helped me to make the decision to spend the extra for an Engel refrigerator, and now I seek advice about power for it and other appliances. I am not an electrical engineer, nor fancy becoming one, so I mean to buy a battery-in-a-b...	ProspectiveNomad	52	2588	01:49 PM May 20, 2024 by dogbox
	The abuse of the NDIS ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Whilst I totally believe in the NDIS, It is good to see the Government being proactive to reduce the abuse certain people are engaging in. These unfortunate people do need lots of help, because therefore but for the grace of God go I. Every time I notice people in handicapped wheelchairs, I say how luck...	JayDee	35	1967	08:53 PM May 19, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	How did the Federal Budget help your cost of living. (closed) (Preview) The Federal Budget only delivered the tax break and the $300 electricity bonus to us. By the way, we could survive without the grant of the $300. What about you? How did you go? Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 15th of May 2024 06:50:56 AM	JayDee	18	889	02:33 PM May 16, 2024 by Webmaster
	looking for a new caravan (Preview) Hey looking to buy a new 25ft van over the next year and thinking about Sunland or Jayco which I own a Jayco Now. The problem with Jayco they won't change the color scheme on their Silverlines or add any extras as required and don't have many options either in the range of colors. This is my van now Silverli...	Bushie1961	7	1240	03:59 PM May 12, 2024 by Possum3
	Waterlogging of campsites? (Preview) NSW and Vic have had lengthy periods of rain in recent months and I am wondering how it has affected in a general nature, the average campsite. If someone on safari can fill in the gaps for me with a bit of a summary that would help, it would be much appreciated. B	Brodie Allen	3	780	07:08 PM May 11, 2024 by Southern Cruizer
	Who can cast a light on this location and history (Preview)	Brodie Allen	3	785	07:25 PM May 8, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Parts (Preview) Hi all any recommendations for parts for jaycos in se qld Roof was leaking so removed and found centre joint not to be under sealed so need to do that but need to find the rubber flashing that goes over it any help appreciated	goodie1	4	691	07:11 PM May 8, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	Before flat screen Tv's in caravans. (Preview) What did folks use for watching Tv in a van? In the old days, probably before about 2003 or so. I can't remember before my caravan days. I couldn't imagine having the old type big box in a van. Were modern style antennas available back then.	Bulldozer	17	914	05:53 PM May 8, 2024 by JayDee
	Windsor Safety-Tow independent suspension info / Upgrade / Modification (Preview) Hi, I have a mid 80s 16 WindCheater Poptop van, with single axel safety tow trailing arm coil over shock suspension. The van tows great , but seems to sit a bit low for my liking, plus I have to use a fairly long drop hitch on my 200 cruiser. Does anyone know of any cost effective and efficient ways to upgra...	Texas54	2	403	03:45 PM May 7, 2024 by Texas54
	Some advice please (Preview) Hi Grey Nomads I am a KIWI about to retire and spend the next two years travelling your beautiful country with my wife in a new caravan. I am at the stage I need to sign off on our tow vehicle , I know that GVM, GTM etc have been discussed at length so apologies for bringing it up again. I had pretty much signed o...	NERF	19	1805	09:57 PM May 6, 2024 by gold dandelion
	Celfi go R41 antenna (Preview) I have a Celfi go in my car and am looking at being able to unplug it and place in the caravan. Luckily the my replacement tv antenna Winsig 4.0 has 5g antenna attached. In the car I have the adhesive antenna, works great but not much of a range. best case scenario is to be able hook up to the Celfi go in and out o...	Brianvicki	13	1378	02:51 PM May 6, 2024 by StewG
	What has happened to Grey Nomads (Preview) ttps://thegreynhomads.activeboard.com/t41992939/new-van-secnd-hand/?page=2&sort=oldestFirst	msg	23	2486	12:37 PM May 6, 2024 by Possum3
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