The Grey Nomads - General

AndersonJ · AndersonJ

Hi all I am going to insulate my van and looking for the best way to prevent condensation and mould. I am currently looking at using reflectix with earthwool insulation with a R of 2.5. I have seen this been used in some tutorials and videos online but am open to take advice and hear first hand experience...

Pamela G · Pamela G

New owners just announced.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi would like a bit of help in choosing a good gelcoat wash and wax..plenty on the market mcguires . thetford . mothers .! many of which have the same claims biodegradable et c wont strip off existing wax etc etc .... Can anyone recommend one product they have used ? and are happy with . Normal car w...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Gvm upgrade izuxu d.max I would like any information from dmax owners on pedders ,ironman Lovell's or any other legal suspension upgrade up to 3600 kg any recomendations would be great thank

MaryFell · MaryFell

Hi we have been considering trading up our Mazda CX 5 for a larger vehicle . It is a 2.5 petrol model and we are towing an AVan weighing around 1200kgs with no plans to tow anything larger . We just returned from a trip to SA and had expected that the car would struggle , but the fuel consumption averaged 10....

kazza58 · kazza58

Our 19 Foot Caravan is our Home and Will Be Leaving SA Residential Caravan Park to Travel for Two or more Years.... We will Not have a fixed address... Once we leave Adelaide we would like to know the best way to get our mail... We are on the Net through Telstra...WI FI if that Helps.. Just concerned abo...

first time 53 · first time 53

Hi all Looking at buying Ford Escape 4x4 Diesel [ 1800 Kg Braked tow capacity ] Will it be ok to Tow a 2006 Galaxy Pop Top with following weights : Tare =1283 / ATM = 1583 / GTM = 1438 . Can any one out there advise please Thanks From firsttime

iana · iana

Technical or General, I think general? but our sinks were very slow draining, usual comments blocked breather in the grey water tank, valves all gunked up etc etc. I set to and got rid of any bends in the pipe work that held water, i.e. made a valve like an "S" trap and whalla, the water drains with a vortex...

PeterX · PeterX

The current issue of The Shed magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" The magazine is available , probably in many public libraries, It is in Brisbane City Council libraries. The magazine is sold in selected Australian newsagents, listed on their website .... This info "may" b...

michaelb · michaelb

Hi all, Have had my Regent 21ft since last July. As the ownership of Regent changed a while back with no previous van manufacturing details past on, I am still finding my way around exactly how things work - mostly electrically. Current issue: how is the breaksafe battery NORMALLY charged? I have run...

Luckyandy · Luckyandy

Hi, looking for some feedback on North coast camper 15ft titanium, complete campsite 16ft, or aor matrix pop top. Previously I had a old Phoenix van( awesome but to big) i havent heard a lot about the nc campers so any advice would be great. Also does anyone know or have a lifestyle van, being dust proof a...

Jimmy Kwaka · Jimmy Kwaka

So here we go, the van is hooked, the car is charged and ready We need to go 500 klicks, so do it nice and steady I sort of hope my lithium will hold enough intensity Coz batteries unlike fossil fuels do have a great propensity To flatten out, to drain away, to go away and die But never fear, a charging point...

christop · christop

hi fellow travellers need some advice on travelling inland route adelaide to sunny coast through broken hill,cobar ,bourke,up to lightning ridge worried about safety issues could be doing some free camping on way cheers chris

Shadrian · Shadrian

Were planning a first trip from Melbourne to SA in our recently bought, used, 20ft Van in late April. Being newbies we intend to stay at a CP while we get to know our van. We would welcome suggestions for CPs around Victor Harbour/Goolwa area. thanks in advance

walmsleysp · walmsleysp

After 10 years our fridge/freezer has died and we now find that that particular model and size is no longer made! Looking for 1300 h x 570d x 540w. I have searched the internet (ebay etc) but no joy. Can anyone advise where I can find something similar please. Don't mind 3 way. Thank you. Suzanne

Drifters · Drifters

We are on the Eyre Peninsula at the moment and have been shocked how they have shut down so many free camps and put a $10 per day fee on them. Does anyone still come down hear any more? I have a survey that I was given at Streaky Bay about how they can improve their tourism and they appear to be chasing the Grey N...

JayDee · JayDee

Plenty of rain about at the moment from Gold Coast / Brisbane. Looking west by north west we are experiencing rain in aa long wide band from west around Longreach on a line to Brisbane. Great for the farmers in that huge region. They have been waitinf for years for this type of weather. Jay&dee

Branchie · Branchie

Hi crew I am seeking to see if anyone out there, has come up with a good idea to purify water from the likes of Dams, Creeks, Rivers etc.. I can pump into the tanks using a 12V pump, but wanting to see if there is a good system to use to purify the water before it heads into the tanks.. Something that's works wel...

mezza56 · mezza56

has anyone got any lithium batteries from itechworld , if so what are they like , sound like a good price $849 for a 120amp unit

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Insulation and Mould (Preview) Hi all I am going to insulate my van and looking for the best way to prevent condensation and mould. I am currently looking at using reflectix with earthwool insulation with a R of 2.5. I have seen this been used in some tutorials and videos online but am open to take advice and hear first hand experience...	AndersonJ	1	1232	11:26 AM Apr 11, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Kokoda Caravans (Preview) New owners just announced.	Pamela G	8	1943	07:32 PM Apr 10, 2019 by montie
	good rv washand wax (Preview) Hi would like a bit of help in choosing a good gelcoat wash and wax..plenty on the market mcguires . thetford . mothers .! many of which have the same claims biodegradable et c wont strip off existing wax etc etc .... Can anyone recommend one product they have used ? and are happy with . Normal car w...	goldenyears	16	1429	05:04 PM Apr 9, 2019 by littledick
	Izuzu dmax gvm upgrade (Preview) Gvm upgrade izuxu d.max I would like any information from dmax owners on pedders ,ironman Lovell's or any other legal suspension upgrade up to 3600 kg any recomendations would be great thank	travelyounger	13	2649	08:33 PM Apr 8, 2019 by travelyounger
	Tow vehicle for small van (Preview) Hi we have been considering trading up our Mazda CX 5 for a larger vehicle . It is a 2.5 petrol model and we are towing an AVan weighing around 1200kgs with no plans to tow anything larger . We just returned from a trip to SA and had expected that the car would struggle , but the fuel consumption averaged 10....	MaryFell	2	906	07:46 PM Apr 8, 2019 by MaryFell
	suggestions for mailing address while living on the Road for two years with no fixed address (Preview) Our 19 Foot Caravan is our Home and Will Be Leaving SA Residential Caravan Park to Travel for Two or more Years.... We will Not have a fixed address... Once we leave Adelaide we would like to know the best way to get our mail... We are on the Net through Telstra...WI FI if that Helps.. Just concerned abo...	kazza58	7	1466	06:58 PM Apr 8, 2019 by piratesgold
	New to caravaing need advice (Preview) Hi all Looking at buying Ford Escape 4x4 Diesel [ 1800 Kg Braked tow capacity ] Will it be ok to Tow a 2006 Galaxy Pop Top with following weights : Tare =1283 / ATM = 1583 / GTM = 1438 . Can any one out there advise please Thanks From firsttime	first time 53	24	2111	08:27 AM Apr 8, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Slow draining sinks. (Preview) Technical or General, I think general? but our sinks were very slow draining, usual comments blocked breather in the grey water tank, valves all gunked up etc etc. I set to and got rid of any bends in the pipe work that held water, i.e. made a valve like an "S" trap and whalla, the water drains with a vortex...	iana	4	1677	07:33 AM Apr 8, 2019 by SouthernComfort
	The current issue of "The Shed" magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" (Preview) The current issue of The Shed magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" The magazine is available , probably in many public libraries, It is in Brisbane City Council libraries. The magazine is sold in selected Australian newsagents, listed on their website .... This info "may" b...	PeterX	0	1234	10:58 AM Apr 7, 2019 by PeterX
	Breaksafe battery (Preview) Hi all, Have had my Regent 21ft since last July. As the ownership of Regent changed a while back with no previous van manufacturing details past on, I am still finding my way around exactly how things work - mostly electrically. Current issue: how is the breaksafe battery NORMALLY charged? I have run...	michaelb	5	1477	09:46 PM Apr 4, 2019 by michaelb
	Wh (Preview) Hi, looking for some feedback on North coast camper 15ft titanium, complete campsite 16ft, or aor matrix pop top. Previously I had a old Phoenix van( awesome but to big) i havent heard a lot about the nc campers so any advice would be great. Also does anyone know or have a lifestyle van, being dust proof a...	Luckyandy	0	1460	09:07 PM Apr 4, 2019 by Luckyandy
	Electric Dream Towing. (Preview) So here we go, the van is hooked, the car is charged and ready We need to go 500 klicks, so do it nice and steady I sort of hope my lithium will hold enough intensity Coz batteries unlike fossil fuels do have a great propensity To flatten out, to drain away, to go away and die But never fear, a charging point...	Jimmy Kwaka	5	1490	01:16 PM Apr 4, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	feed back on road trip adelaide to sunny coast (Preview) hi fellow travellers need some advice on travelling inland route adelaide to sunny coast through broken hill,cobar ,bourke,up to lightning ridge worried about safety issues could be doing some free camping on way cheers chris	christop	12	2389	10:08 AM Apr 4, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	CPs around Victor Harbour-Goolwa (Preview) Were planning a first trip from Melbourne to SA in our recently bought, used, 20ft Van in late April. Being newbies we intend to stay at a CP while we get to know our van. We would welcome suggestions for CPs around Victor Harbour/Goolwa area. thanks in advance	Shadrian	9	1851	07:19 PM Apr 3, 2019 by Shadrian
	2 way fridge/freezer odd size (Preview) After 10 years our fridge/freezer has died and we now find that that particular model and size is no longer made! Looking for 1300 h x 570d x 540w. I have searched the internet (ebay etc) but no joy. Can anyone advise where I can find something similar please. Don't mind 3 way. Thank you. Suzanne	walmsleysp	15	1358	05:27 PM Apr 3, 2019 by walmsleysp
	Travelling the Eyre Peninsula ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are on the Eyre Peninsula at the moment and have been shocked how they have shut down so many free camps and put a $10 per day fee on them. Does anyone still come down hear any more? I have a survey that I was given at Streaky Bay about how they can improve their tourism and they appear to be chasing the Grey N...	Drifters	35	2809	02:21 PM Apr 2, 2019 by shanem
	Good rain to the west / north west of Queensland. (Preview) Plenty of rain about at the moment from Gold Coast / Brisbane. Looking west by north west we are experiencing rain in aa long wide band from west around Longreach on a line to Brisbane. Great for the farmers in that huge region. They have been waitinf for years for this type of weather. Jay&dee	JayDee	4	1333	08:14 PM Apr 1, 2019 by wendyv
	Water Purifier Ideas (Preview) Hi crew I am seeking to see if anyone out there, has come up with a good idea to purify water from the likes of Dams, Creeks, Rivers etc.. I can pump into the tanks using a 12V pump, but wanting to see if there is a good system to use to purify the water before it heads into the tanks.. Something that's works wel...	Branchie	23	1873	02:39 PM Apr 1, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Itechworld (Preview) has anyone got any lithium batteries from itechworld , if so what are they like , sound like a good price $849 for a 120amp unit	mezza56	9	12418	08:49 PM Mar 31, 2019 by Tony Bev
	CASA will establish a "flyer's licence" and mandatory registration for drones from July 2019 (Preview) Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	11	1301	11:31 AM Mar 31, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
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