The Grey Nomads - General

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...

wfdTamar · wfdTamar

Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...

thomas01 · thomas01

Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert

prinex · prinex

Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...

Hare Hilton · Hare Hilton

Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A

Monkee45 · Monkee45

Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...

yogi · yogi

extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country

vince56 · vince56

HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince

boab · boab

Hi people i would like to give a shout out to bushman , i have recently bought a new bushman 35 litre car fridge as i am getting ready to go away i tried it out to discover it was not getting down to below -14c so i rang bushman explained what the problem was and told them i were on my way on a fishing trip within th...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Often spoken about and a constantly recurring topic in Unsealed 4 X 4 maghttps://dieselcare.com.au/chip-or-tune?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Auto%20fuses%20-%20a%20guide%20to%20not%20letting%20your%20...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have often considered a 5th wheeler and hav seen the odd reference here on the forum from someone possibly considering one. I have just renewed my RACV Roadside Assistance contract and have read that there are quite a few matters to be separately addressed applicable to these vehicles regarding t...

Gonefishing1955 · Gonefishing1955

Greetings, we have a new van, Fortitude Ignite 20'6. So far so good after sales support minimal to non existent but feel the van is well put together albeit with some issues but being a 15 year vetran have solved most . The brand has seen water tank failures in that the support brackets are breaking. Ever...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

I'm sad as it is time to sell my 1990 toyota hiace pop to. I'm thinking of buying a Mitsubishi outlander and wanted everyone's opinions on them mechanically etc. Finances mean I need to buy roughly a 2008 model. I'd love to get your advice. I'll sleep in it during rough weather but tent camp the rest of the...

Eflyn · Eflyn

Having a problem with wheel overheating. Single axle 17ft van. Is always one side only being the left. Have checked everything, bearings, brake shoes, magnets, adjustment to no avail. Last use increased setting as per directions & ended up with Lh side wheel at 195deg, rh side at 35 deg. Starti...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all , thinking about changing the Std quick release plunger coupling to a McHitch . I've seen a few on vans and those I've spoken to have been fairly positive in their praise . Anyone on the forum retro fitted the McHitch on their vans and care to comment . I'm fishing for possible negatives that I haven...

granite53 · granite53

Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les

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	Charging lithium battery overnight with draw fridge running… (Preview) In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...	Brianvicki	10	673	08:17 AM Mar 4, 2025 by TimTim
	Portable washing machine (Preview) Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road	Brianvicki	7	562	10:06 PM Mar 3, 2025 by StewG
	Garmin RV 895 Sat Nav Garmin RV895 (Preview) Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	0	204	02:15 PM Mar 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
	Reversing Camera - Supply and Install near Parramatta? (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...	RoboLB	1	228	07:40 PM Feb 25, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Ducato mechanic needed 1996 2.5 litre tdi Melbourne (Preview) Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...	wfdTamar	8	383	03:44 PM Feb 25, 2025 by Marked Man
	Ceduna Quarantine Station (Preview) Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert	thomas01	20	1025	11:56 PM Feb 24, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	First trip report (Preview) Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...	prinex	4	414	08:59 PM Feb 24, 2025 by Radar
	Road Query (Preview) Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland	Hare Hilton	3	344	10:43 AM Feb 23, 2025 by Possum3
	Driver dies in caravan accident on Burley Griffin Way near Yass ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A	dorian	41	2780	04:25 PM Feb 19, 2025 by DMaxer
	Q: Need Reliable Motorhome servicing in WA (Preview) Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...	Monkee45	1	299	12:51 PM Feb 18, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	looting. (Preview) extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country	yogi	5	937	07:00 PM Feb 16, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Tyre pressures (Preview) HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince	vince56	1	353	06:04 PM Feb 14, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	bushman car fridge/freeza (Preview) Hi people i would like to give a shout out to bushman , i have recently bought a new bushman 35 litre car fridge as i am getting ready to go away i tried it out to discover it was not getting down to below -14c so i rang bushman explained what the problem was and told them i were on my way on a fishing trip within th...	boab	2	500	05:19 PM Feb 11, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Article on DIESEL TUNING (Preview) Often spoken about and a constantly recurring topic in Unsealed 4 X 4 maghttps://dieselcare.com.au/chip-or-tune?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Auto%20fuses%20-%20a%20guide%20to%20not%20letting%20your%20...	Brodie Allen	0	343	09:34 AM Feb 11, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Fifth Wheeler Breakdown inconveniences. (Preview) I have often considered a 5th wheeler and hav seen the odd reference here on the forum from someone possibly considering one. I have just renewed my RACV Roadside Assistance contract and have read that there are quite a few matters to be separately addressed applicable to these vehicles regarding t...	Brodie Allen	0	306	12:18 PM Feb 10, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Water tanks (Preview) Greetings, we have a new van, Fortitude Ignite 20'6. So far so good after sales support minimal to non existent but feel the van is well put together albeit with some issues but being a 15 year vetran have solved most . The brand has seen water tank failures in that the support brackets are breaking. Ever...	Gonefishing1955	3	504	02:49 PM Feb 9, 2025 by BAZZA44
	Mitsubishi outlander (Preview) I'm sad as it is time to sell my 1990 toyota hiace pop to. I'm thinking of buying a Mitsubishi outlander and wanted everyone's opinions on them mechanically etc. Finances mean I need to buy roughly a 2008 model. I'd love to get your advice. I'll sleep in it during rough weather but tent camp the rest of the...	Linzeelou	2	475	10:02 AM Feb 4, 2025 by peter67
	Overheating brakes (Preview) Having a problem with wheel overheating. Single axle 17ft van. Is always one side only being the left. Have checked everything, bearings, brake shoes, magnets, adjustment to no avail. Last use increased setting as per directions & ended up with Lh side wheel at 195deg, rh side at 35 deg. Starti...	Eflyn	12	597	09:19 PM Jan 30, 2025 by Eflyn
	Mc Hitch (Preview) Hi all , thinking about changing the Std quick release plunger coupling to a McHitch . I've seen a few on vans and those I've spoken to have been fairly positive in their praise . Anyone on the forum retro fitted the McHitch on their vans and care to comment . I'm fishing for possible negatives that I haven...	mezza56	17	7114	05:05 PM Jan 30, 2025 by Greg 1
	Checking a route - NSW Snowy Mountains (Preview) Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les	granite53	6	641	09:48 AM Jan 28, 2025 by Brodie Allen
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