|
Chinese diesel heaters
(Preview)
Hi all :) Great to be a part of this awesome group. Many thanks. Yep Ive got one of these awesome wee heaters. The issue I have is that after being unhooked for about 6 months, I hooked it back up onto the same battery that ran it last time and it keeps telling me fault code 2 which says over voltage. Dam thing....
|
Ashman
|
7
|
2108
|
|
|
|
|
Scammers & Fraud
(Preview)
Gooday, Gooday, Just thought I would share a bad experience with fellow Members we have just concluded . During the last week of September we got Scammed. We had a substantial amount of Money that became due for renewal in a Term Deposit with a well known Finance Company/Institution. I say tha...
|
blissonwheels
|
16
|
2022
|
|
|
|
|
Chain or 'Branded' Parks
(Preview)
Not to discuss any particular chains, but I'm just curious about the benefits of membership. Do many users of these parks actually take out membership? Do you find it beneficial. On a recent trip I joined a few, that we planned to stay in (just overnight stays at this stage). Kui, Discovery, Big4. The...
|
RoboLB
|
20
|
3515
|
|
|
|
|
RVwifi or Sphere WiFi
(Preview)
Hi Everyone, I had accidentally posted in the welcome forum, put it down to rookie error on this website. We have been looking at putting in a wifi connection in our van and have several options. There is RVwifi and Sphere wifi (Sphere also do the sat dishes) we have a just got a smart tv 22inch and would al...
|
A and L
|
9
|
3637
|
|
|
|
|
water Tank Size
(Preview)
trying to figure out what this means , no idea what the reservoir is We tried to measure the tank which looks like 180lt been away for 2.5 days notused a lot just drinking one 12lt shower small toilet flushing -- Edited by maids on Saturday 3rd of December 2022 05:14:49 PM
|
maids
|
18
|
3766
|
|
|
|
|
Beware the Tolls on M2 and M5
(Preview)
Returned from Qld a month ago and went through Sydney on the M2 and M5, we looked at the website to do a toll calculation beforehand and it told us around $16 for the trip to the motorways via Pennant Hills Road. I was shocked to see on my Linkt account that I have been charged $39.78 for the single trip. Spok...
|
vince56
|
23
|
5975
|
|
|
|
|
Interstate One
(Preview)
Hi. My wife and i who are soon to join the ranks of full time retirees are planning on purchasing a campervan. After much research and drive tests, we have stumbled upon the Interstate One campervan which looks to be an in house product of Beaches RV in Belmont. They appear to be well kitted and look to be v...
|
jamblon
|
18
|
7056
|
|
|
|
|
Where to get potable water in Ararat, Victoria?
(Preview)
Last week I spent about an hour driving around Ararat trying to find a tap available for public use... and failed. Usually sports grounds have a few taps around the building but I could not find such in Ararat. I have, and use, Wikicamps and am aware it shows a tap at the toilet in the main street... there m...
|
Mike Harding
|
10
|
1941
|
|
|
|
|
Wind turbine for charging batteries.
(Preview)
Anyone using a wind turbine to compliment solar charging for house batteries?
|
gdayjr
|
9
|
1593
|
|
|
|
|
Fridge charging
(Preview)
Hi all
Picking up our first ever caravan next week and this is my first post so I may have some dumb questions
If I'm towing without an Anderson plug will my fridge still be working? It's a standard 7 pin connector on the car and I do have a solar panel on the van. I assumed this would enable the fridge to sta...
|
ALAW_Perth
|
17
|
2858
|
|
|
|
|
Camps App v Wikicamps
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
I have been using both these apps for the past few weeks and Im interested to hear from others that have used both. I have found the Camps App to be very underwhelming? Am I missing something? -- Edited by Ger08 on Wednesday 5th of June 2019 11:18:08 PM
|
Ger08
|
55
|
10683
|
|
|
|
|
Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water
(Preview)
Hi, is it possible to connect a Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water & not use a bucket of water & pump provided? I have found this, Companion Aquacube Water Hose Adaptor (COMP823),however I can't find one to purchase, is there anything equivalent? I have attached an image o...
|
Douglyn
|
0
|
977
|
|
|
|
|
zwea stove
(Preview)
typical first trip away and the stove will not stay lit unless I hold the know in . help -- Edited by maids on Friday 2nd of December 2022 11:07:35 AM
|
maids
|
2
|
1108
|
|
|
|
|
Tow hitch feedback
(Preview)
Hello to all Gray nomads, my first time posting, I would like some pros and cons on the Gen-y tow hitches, they are dear but what i have watched they are one of the best, we have a 2021 Dmax great car and setting it up for towing a 19 to 20ft dual axle caravan in the next couple of years, we have a 15ft hybrid sing...
|
Brownie68
|
5
|
1280
|
|
|
|
|
Campervan Air Flow - Kea Nomad type Sprinter - Owners Feedback
(Preview)
I posted recently about the option of replacing the 'fixed' rear side windows, with windows that can be opened, to get some airflow. But for those with Merc Sprinter type campervans, what is your 'system' for getting some airflow in the van during warm weather? All of the rentals, and vans I have seen f...
|
RoboLB
|
14
|
1499
|
|
|
|
|
fridge shade
(Preview)
looking for shade screen for side of van to cover window and fridge. Needs to be 1800 wide.
Can only find ones 800 wide
|
maids
|
29
|
3286
|
|
|
|
|
Size of a Single Bed Mattress in Caravan
(Preview)
G'day all, I have placed an order for a new Crusader Esperance 'van. It comes with two single beds, which suits me fine as I will be a solo traveller. I am getting confusing dimensions for the WIDTH of the single mattress. Some of Crusader's specs show the width is 2'3" (= 686mm), but I measured the mattre...
|
glids37
|
7
|
3074
|
|
|
|
|
Leave it as you found it
(Preview)
World Cup 2022: Japan's fans clean up stadium after win over Germany: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63735823 It's a safe bet that next time you see filth at your campground, it won't have been left behind by a Japanese tourist. -- Edited by dorian on Thursday 24th of November 20...
|
dorian
|
13
|
1658
|
|
|
|
|
water leak in caravan
(Preview)
hi folks, our jayco caravan has a water leak from the sealant running across the back of the van at the top. is this fixable? would it cost much? is it a common problem with jayco vans? would appreciate feedback. travel safe. shane. -- Edited by shanem on Sunday 20th of November 2022 06:31:24 PM -- Edited...
|
shanem
|
13
|
4723
|
|
|
|
|
Optus Thuraya Discontinuing from 31 Dec 2022
(Preview)
FYI Grey Nomad Optus Thuraya Users: Just received written notification from Optus that they are closing their Thuraya Service from 31st December 2022. Loss of a valuable service is always a concern, be it commercially sustainable or otherwise. Great Christmas present, not! In our case as Grey N...
|
RooBard
|
6
|
2333
|
|
|
