The Grey Nomads - General

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

We would like to wish everyone a Holy, safe, and happy festive season. Take care.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

When playing in off grid camp spots, what do you see as advantages/disadvantages for Greys to have an ERPIRB for emergencies. I note that there's small units even for hikers. B

rmoor · rmoor

Google maps seem to have altered their presentation and I am finding the new Google maps absolutely awful now. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to Google Maps please? I don't know what they have done but the colour is terrible and it seems to be much slower and appears to lack detail t...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

In the middle of a merry-go-round to establish my creditworthiness to have a credit card. Since I live off a self-managed fund and don't have a 'regular' income, the amount of paperwork, stat decs, Annual Reports, and on and on to the enth degree like you wouldn't believe and visits to the bank, inter...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have lithium throughout my van - changed over from deep cycle 12 months ago. I have followed what seems to be the premier recommendations for long term shut-down and have disconnected the battery totally at SOC 80%. My Van people say that I should not. While totally disconnected from power (othe...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Time to renew van insurance, called RACV who put our premium up by a huge amount and refused to negotiate a lower premium, so i called AAMI, and saved $100 dollars as well as the van agreed value an extra $2000 higher. I pays to shop around.

kdazz · kdazz

We have a Dometic Saneo CS toilet and it leaks at the slide. Tried to get it fixed in Darwin and also Broome with no luck. Waited 4 weeks in Darwin and 4 weeks in Broome for parts that never arrived Does anybody know a business that can replace or repair in south east Queensland Thanks

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

For at least 20 years in Victoria I've reported smokers that throw their butts on the ground near or from inside their car. The penalty used to be around $150. Victoria has had a reporting system with the EPA for more than that period and I have been active in such activity. I've reported two guys in Bend...

Recoup · Recoup

Did I discover something new or is this common knowledge ? While driving on the Hume Fwy at 95 k a hour. I decided to switch on the " on board computer " Fuel Consumption, It shows me how much the car consumes at the moment while driving. I was wondering how much fuel I would use when driving beh...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

If you are having trouble starting your a/c on the genny, try this. It is the combined current draw of both fan and compressor at start up that trips the overcurrent protection on medium gennys. Try running the fan only for a few moments before switching to cool. This way you only have two individual st...

prinex · prinex

Hi all, after much back and forth - van needed to fit the tow veichle, a bmw x5 se that has a max of 2700kq , or buy a new tow veichle - we finally made a move and decided to go for a Bailey Rangefinder caravan. With a "starting" tare of 1950 kq and 130 kq ball weight, it was the lightest we could find where all th...

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All Have just purchased a caravan with the windows that travel out to click to hold open. Previously we had wind out windows. Is there a way to adjust how far the window opens before the first click. We find that it is too far open when it rains and the position in the window frame is not far enough for air...

KayCeeT · KayCeeT

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me please. The aircon in my van is kaput. I think he said the condenser maybe. Anyway I live in my van and can't afford a new one. Wondering if it's a possibility to put a portable air con in it please. I'm not happy about it but my sister and brother in law think it would...

CummoSue · CummoSue

Hi all, Brand new members here. First post. After some advice from you seasoned travelers. We travelled up the middle and down the west coast for 3 months in 2014 and did the east coast in 2018. We're about to buy our retirement van and want to have recliners. Option 1 - brand new build with recliners o...

Arald and Desleigh · Arald and Desleigh

Wondering if anyone has the dimensions of the compressor mounts for a Harrier a/c unit.

Aging into the night · Aging into the night

The first thing I changed on the camper was the water pump. The original pump was very noisy which I replaced with a shurflo pump (I think that was the name), much quieter. I also made a stainless steel box to house the pump in. The other change I recently made was to replace the original shockers with Pedd...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

ALDI Stirling dehumidifier for the hot sticky weather when off grid and ac not a proposition. $80

van bitz · van bitz

I have an Adria caravan which has failed the gas inspection due to a bogus certificate issued previously. The defect list is such that it needs to have the gas system de-commissioned. Is it legal for me to simply de-register the van and sell it "as is, where is"? Can I do that whilst a defect notice for the...

malken · malken

Totally confused trying to work out weights. Here are the figures: GVM 3150kg Kerb weight 2455kg GCM 6250kg Payload 695kg Weight in vehicle with 2 passengers 293kg Caravan weight 3400kg Tbw 300kg When I add kerb weight, load weight and tbw I come up with 3048kg. Add the van weight of 3400kg and im over...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/Caravan%20Safety.pdf

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	May the spirit of Christmas.. (Preview) We would like to wish everyone a Holy, safe, and happy festive season. Take care.	aussie_paul	3	575	08:35 AM Dec 25, 2023 by JayDee
	Thoughts about taking an EPIRB offroad (Preview) When playing in off grid camp spots, what do you see as advantages/disadvantages for Greys to have an ERPIRB for emergencies. I note that there's small units even for hikers. B	Brodie Allen	28	1817	02:10 PM Dec 24, 2023 by darjak
	Google Maps (Preview) Google maps seem to have altered their presentation and I am finding the new Google maps absolutely awful now. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to Google Maps please? I don't know what they have done but the colour is terrible and it seems to be much slower and appears to lack detail t...	rmoor	7	1516	10:00 AM Dec 23, 2023 by watsea
	Difficulty for Greys applying for a credit card. (Preview) In the middle of a merry-go-round to establish my creditworthiness to have a credit card. Since I live off a self-managed fund and don't have a 'regular' income, the amount of paperwork, stat decs, Annual Reports, and on and on to the enth degree like you wouldn't believe and visits to the bank, inter...	Brodie Allen	17	1693	08:59 AM Dec 17, 2023 by BT50 Dave
	Battery management during long term storage (Preview) I have lithium throughout my van - changed over from deep cycle 12 months ago. I have followed what seems to be the premier recommendations for long term shut-down and have disconnected the battery totally at SOC 80%. My Van people say that I should not. While totally disconnected from power (othe...	Brodie Allen	16	1736	11:46 AM Dec 16, 2023 by Tony LEE
	CARAVAN INSURANCE (Preview) Time to renew van insurance, called RACV who put our premium up by a huge amount and refused to negotiate a lower premium, so i called AAMI, and saved $100 dollars as well as the van agreed value an extra $2000 higher. I pays to shop around.	cobberdog	6	1798	07:52 AM Dec 16, 2023 by Possum3
	Dometic Saneo CS toilet (Preview) We have a Dometic Saneo CS toilet and it leaks at the slide. Tried to get it fixed in Darwin and also Broome with no luck. Waited 4 weeks in Darwin and 4 weeks in Broome for parts that never arrived Does anybody know a business that can replace or repair in south east Queensland Thanks	kdazz	2	728	07:42 AM Dec 15, 2023 by Possum3
	Throwing Butts on the ground (Preview) For at least 20 years in Victoria I've reported smokers that throw their butts on the ground near or from inside their car. The penalty used to be around $150. Victoria has had a reporting system with the EPA for more than that period and I have been active in such activity. I've reported two guys in Bend...	Eaglemax	20	1546	07:12 PM Dec 13, 2023 by Cuppa
	Tailgating ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Did I discover something new or is this common knowledge ? While driving on the Hume Fwy at 95 k a hour. I decided to switch on the " on board computer " Fuel Consumption, It shows me how much the car consumes at the moment while driving. I was wondering how much fuel I would use when driving beh...	Recoup	31	2786	09:44 AM Dec 13, 2023 by dogbox
	How to start a/c on generator (Preview) If you are having trouble starting your a/c on the genny, try this. It is the combined current draw of both fan and compressor at start up that trips the overcurrent protection on medium gennys. Try running the fan only for a few moments before switching to cool. This way you only have two individual st...	Brodie Allen	8	1302	01:25 PM Dec 11, 2023 by Onedodger
	Followup to "2700kq tow max and compromise on caravan .. or new tow veichle" (Preview) Hi all, after much back and forth - van needed to fit the tow veichle, a bmw x5 se that has a max of 2700kq , or buy a new tow veichle - we finally made a move and decided to go for a Bailey Rangefinder caravan. With a "starting" tare of 1950 kq and 130 kq ball weight, it was the lightest we could find where all th...	prinex	10	1680	11:24 PM Dec 10, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Adjust window travel length (Preview) Hi All Have just purchased a caravan with the windows that travel out to click to hold open. Previously we had wind out windows. Is there a way to adjust how far the window opens before the first click. We find that it is too far open when it rains and the position in the window frame is not far enough for air...	Caravan Happy	11	1451	05:38 PM Dec 10, 2023 by Dick0
	Air con (Preview) Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me please. The aircon in my van is kaput. I think he said the condenser maybe. Anyway I live in my van and can't afford a new one. Wondering if it's a possibility to put a portable air con in it please. I'm not happy about it but my sister and brother in law think it would...	KayCeeT	21	2030	12:37 PM Dec 10, 2023 by KayCeeT
	Bench dinette seat removal (Preview) Hi all, Brand new members here. First post. After some advice from you seasoned travelers. We travelled up the middle and down the west coast for 3 months in 2014 and did the east coast in 2018. We're about to buy our retirement van and want to have recliners. Option 1 - brand new build with recliners o...	CummoSue	8	1299	09:19 AM Dec 8, 2023 by CummoSue
	Dometic Harrier compressor mount dimensions. (Preview) Wondering if anyone has the dimensions of the compressor mounts for a Harrier a/c unit.	Arald and Desleigh	4	588	09:18 PM Dec 7, 2023 by Arald and Desleigh
	Improvements and changes to a camper trailer (Preview) The first thing I changed on the camper was the water pump. The original pump was very noisy which I replaced with a shurflo pump (I think that was the name), much quieter. I also made a stainless steel box to house the pump in. The other change I recently made was to replace the original shockers with Pedd...	Aging into the night	4	861	12:10 PM Dec 7, 2023 by Saaby
	Beaut little mini dehumidifier 12v or adapter (Preview) ALDI Stirling dehumidifier for the hot sticky weather when off grid and ac not a proposition. $80	Brodie Allen	5	1048	02:03 PM Dec 5, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	deregistering a van (Preview) I have an Adria caravan which has failed the gas inspection due to a bogus certificate issued previously. The defect list is such that it needs to have the gas system de-commissioned. Is it legal for me to simply de-register the van and sell it "as is, where is"? Can I do that whilst a defect notice for the...	van bitz	4	617	11:43 AM Dec 5, 2023 by van bitz
	Is this legal weight ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Totally confused trying to work out weights. Here are the figures: GVM 3150kg Kerb weight 2455kg GCM 6250kg Payload 695kg Weight in vehicle with 2 passengers 293kg Caravan weight 3400kg Tbw 300kg When I add kerb weight, load weight and tbw I come up with 3048kg. Add the van weight of 3400kg and im over...	malken	56	3214	02:53 PM Dec 2, 2023 by Possum3
	NSW caravan information (Preview) https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/Caravan%20Safety.pdf	Gundog	2	827	08:03 AM Dec 1, 2023 by Magnarc
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