The Grey Nomads - General

Bobdown · Bobdown

Every year round the end of February-beginning of March for about 4 weeks we get those blasted biting march flies. This happens when the Tuart and Gum trees blossom without fail, every year. This year we had little to no march flies at all, just as we had no blossoms on the native trees as well. Now a old lo...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Toyota have made a bold statement saying they hope to release an EV Hilux within 5 years worldwide including Australia. They have quoted Qld as having EV charging stations right now every two hundred K's from the NSW Border all the way to Cairns. This next bit is lifted from their press release. Still...

RedGeorge · RedGeorge

I'm really hoping that someone may be able to help me with this one, and if so many thanks in advance!!! I've recently downsized to the above van, but to get fresh water into the tank is a nightmare for me and almost impossible. However slowly I let the water run, it rushes back at me. I'm unable to ask the pr...

sassycat · sassycat

Well took quite a while but we ave bought our new van its a 2006 VW LT35 with everything we wanted (except auto) now have to spend little time working things out as so different from Mazda E2000 LOL for instance can not get reverse camera to work it did when we bought and man didnt have any manuals for vehicl...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all again, has anyone out there been to Cape Tribulation.. if so what is the road in like, and will I be able to tow a 21'6" off-road van there, also the camp ground (is there one) and what's it like, power, water, amenities etc.. is there a shop for supply's there... any info would be very helpful.. Bra...

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

G,day to All, Can anyone recommend Caravan Parks in Darwin, Never been up that way so don,t know my way around. Had a look on google, but hopefully a few of you have first hand experience. Thanks in advance to all who reply. Regards Dave

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

just opened 12 km east of Manangatang

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	March Flies (Preview) Every year round the end of February-beginning of March for about 4 weeks we get those blasted biting march flies. This happens when the Tuart and Gum trees blossom without fail, every year. This year we had little to no march flies at all, just as we had no blossoms on the native trees as well. Now a old lo...	Bobdown	19	2816	05:11 PM Apr 13, 2019 by Extraordinary Rendition
	HiLux Within 5 years for the EV version (Preview) Toyota have made a bold statement saying they hope to release an EV Hilux within 5 years worldwide including Australia. They have quoted Qld as having EV charging stations right now every two hundred K's from the NSW Border all the way to Cairns. This next bit is lifted from their press release. Still...	Yuglamron	8	942	07:50 AM Apr 13, 2019 by PeterD
	Tank filling problem on a 1998 Windsor Dynasty. (Preview) I'm really hoping that someone may be able to help me with this one, and if so many thanks in advance!!! I've recently downsized to the above van, but to get fresh water into the tank is a nightmare for me and almost impossible. However slowly I let the water run, it rushes back at me. I'm unable to ask the pr...	RedGeorge	7	916	11:49 AM Apr 12, 2019 by markf
	New Campervan (Preview) Well took quite a while but we ave bought our new van its a 2006 VW LT35 with everything we wanted (except auto) now have to spend little time working things out as so different from Mazda E2000 LOL for instance can not get reverse camera to work it did when we bought and man didnt have any manuals for vehicl...	sassycat	3	1548	07:36 PM Apr 11, 2019 by Landfall
	Cape Tribulation (Preview) Hi all again, has anyone out there been to Cape Tribulation.. if so what is the road in like, and will I be able to tow a 21'6" off-road van there, also the camp ground (is there one) and what's it like, power, water, amenities etc.. is there a shop for supply's there... any info would be very helpful.. Bra...	Branchie	12	2494	04:15 PM Apr 11, 2019 by mixo
	Van parks Darwin (Preview) G,day to All, Can anyone recommend Caravan Parks in Darwin, Never been up that way so don,t know my way around. Had a look on google, but hopefully a few of you have first hand experience. Thanks in advance to all who reply. Regards Dave	Birdy1710	10	2326	01:03 PM Apr 11, 2019 by Sarge9
	Just opened near Manangatang (Preview) just opened 12 km east of Manangatang	Woody n Sue	1	1313	12:45 PM Apr 11, 2019 by aussietraveller
	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	1309	11:26 AM Apr 11, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Kokoda Caravans (Preview) New owners just announced.	Pamela G	8	2074	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	1630	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	2986	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	966	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	1530	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	2240	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	1791	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	1300	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	1559	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	1562	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	1572	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	2543	10:08 AM Apr 4, 2019 by Whenarewethere
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