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Trekka · Trekka

HI all, If any one knows where my last three posts which are under "Van Rebuild" could you please let me know (Reward Offered) Kind Regards, Alan.

Kungfu · Kungfu

Hey Nomads, ever considered your weight problems and how to solve it??? Well I solved mine by buying a truck. Purchased a Fuso FG84D 4WD to tow my caravan around Australia and carry all the gear that we can't do without. Whilst this was a great idea, just be cautious. Check out the prospective dealer/ma...

PVEJOY18 · PVEJOY18

Hi, We just purchased our first caravan, 18ft coromal shes an oldie but will do what we need it to do until we are ready to hit the road fulltime. I am making curtains for it atm, tv stereo system, ready for our first trip in 3 weeks time. Needing to buy an aerial for the tv, not sure what to buy yet. any tips an...

FMC · FMC

We have made a few changes since this photo, but this rig is very comfortable, 1998 Golf Challenger 23ft, toilet and shower, off the grid capable with satellite dish mounted on roof.

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

So Excited to announce that I have finally purchased my very first van. She is a 2004 Paramount 18' in really good condition. I'm like a dog chasing a car....now that I have it, I'm not sure what to do with it. Still working full time so I guess I will just have to start planning trips. We will tow it with Lo...

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

Went with Port Phillip FWD Club to the Big Desert and Pink Lakes for a week of sand and desert driving. Great country up there! Like so many National Parks, trailers were banned and since I had the only slide-on, I did it in comfort! Apart from not freezing to death in a tent, I could take a morning shower wi...

New Member · Hymer1

Just thought I'd post our rig that we are traveling around Australia in. We started from Mandurah, WA at the end of Aug. and are now at Wilpena Pound in SA, having clocked 5000kms. She is a German build Hymer on a Mercedes chassis and is 28 years old, we used to drive her - minus Suzuki - round Europe but a cou...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

Q1 I am looking at a 2013 Nissan Patrol 3.0 ltr diesel auto tow capacity of 3500kg and ball weight of 350 kg pulling a van with an atm of 2500kg does any one have any idea on fuel consumption. Q2 I am also considering a 2016 toyota Prado it has a max tow capacity of 2500kg and ball weight of 250kg I know it is lega...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

Hi all finally finished refurbishing the decals on my second hand Boroma. If you see the angry bear around Northern Victoria, Southern NSW and QLD in the new year, give us a wave.

iana · iana

Can't get the bloody pictures to re-size, given up. Full time on the road. Mazda BT50 extra cab, and Jayco 24 ft Silverline Outback. -- Edited by iana on Monday 1st of October 2018 10:12:34 AM

Dundiggin · Dundiggin

We selected this Lotus Trooper 22' to best meet our off road and free camping requirements, it has a fully loaded Aggr of 3485 To get there and stay we have an extra 300 lt of diesel and 400 lt of water tanks in the back of the Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L 4 X 4 Aggr 4490 empty The 6 speed auto pulls away at idle and ge...

ronjons · ronjons

Hi, Is it just me or are there a lot of nosy people out there who feel the need to watch every move you make? I am alone most of the time and I find it unsettling to say the least when I am out side cleaning up or stretching my legs and I can hear the people inside the van follow you as you walk past their van and back...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Thought i would get my act together and post an up date on the old van, since the last post i have re furbished the old windows and installed them but i must say after doing that i now wish that i lashed out and purchased new windows instead of using the old ones not that there's anything wrong with the...

Darwin99 · Darwin99

Any Bushtracker owners there? I know they are a good heavy duty off road van with a high price tag. I would be interested in any info on how the company handles warranty issues and general after sales service. If I purchase a BT I will be a long way from the factory and getting it back to fix up any defects wou...

ronjons · ronjons

I would like to tint our caravan windows darker but from articles I have read there appears to be a problem having this done. Some of the comments say that it is against the law in some states others say that iy cracks or bubbles in the heat. Love to hear others opinions or even another way of having privacy...

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Our rig

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Hope everyone is well, ive been reasonably busy on the old van in the last week or so fitting the propeller plate, door, step and awning etc. The propeller plate is glued and screwed where you can't see, i then trimmed the roof sheets and bent them over the wall cladding trying to reduce any chance...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all this is my rig An Avan Ray 14 2002 pop top pulled by Hilux 2wd diesel. It is set up to be self sufficien. 200w solar panel and a 105ah battery. I will be adding a folding panel for winter trips. I have an Eberspacher diesel heater (excellent) . Gas fridge, cooking and bbq. Joolca twin en-suite and gas...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Hope every one is going okay, i have been plodding a long with the van making some headway. Some of the of the pictures in the last post showed the van on its side don't know how that happened but those pics wasn't the only thing on there side i end up on my side whilst carrying some propeller plate for...

KountryLite · KountryLite

Hi from the UK. Had a 5th wheeler before now gone to this 7.8m long 2.5m wide 1900kg, Alde central heating, auto leveling system, solar, transverse fixed bed. Used in the UK March until November and Portugal for the winter. pulled by a 2013 Navara 3.0ltr v6

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lost Post (Preview) HI all, If any one knows where my last three posts which are under "Van Rebuild" could you please let me know (Reward Offered) Kind Regards, Alan.	Trekka	3	2704	03:54 PM Dec 2, 2018 by Dougwe
	Fuso Gearbox problems (Preview) Hey Nomads, ever considered your weight problems and how to solve it??? Well I solved mine by buying a truck. Purchased a Fuso FG84D 4WD to tow my caravan around Australia and carry all the gear that we can't do without. Whilst this was a great idea, just be cautious. Check out the prospective dealer/ma...	Kungfu	10	3479	09:46 AM Nov 29, 2018 by Kungfu
	OUR First Caravan (Preview) Hi, We just purchased our first caravan, 18ft coromal shes an oldie but will do what we need it to do until we are ready to hit the road fulltime. I am making curtains for it atm, tv stereo system, ready for our first trip in 3 weeks time. Needing to buy an aerial for the tv, not sure what to buy yet. any tips an...	PVEJOY18	13	2511	07:03 PM Nov 24, 2018 by Hymer1
	Our rig (Preview) We have made a few changes since this photo, but this rig is very comfortable, 1998 Golf Challenger 23ft, toilet and shower, off the grid capable with satellite dish mounted on roof.	FMC	4	3264	12:15 PM Nov 20, 2018 by FMC
	So Excited!!! (Preview) So Excited to announce that I have finally purchased my very first van. She is a 2004 Paramount 18' in really good condition. I'm like a dog chasing a car....now that I have it, I'm not sure what to do with it. Still working full time so I guess I will just have to start planning trips. We will tow it with Lo...	Hoodathunkit	3	3563	12:52 AM Nov 10, 2018 by villatranquilla
	Victoria's Big Desert area (Preview) Went with Port Phillip FWD Club to the Big Desert and Pink Lakes for a week of sand and desert driving. Great country up there! Like so many National Parks, trailers were banned and since I had the only slide-on, I did it in comfort! Apart from not freezing to death in a tent, I could take a morning shower wi...	Gary and Barb	2	2342	07:04 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Gary and Barb
	New Member (Preview) Just thought I'd post our rig that we are traveling around Australia in. We started from Mandurah, WA at the end of Aug. and are now at Wilpena Pound in SA, having clocked 5000kms. She is a German build Hymer on a Mercedes chassis and is 28 years old, we used to drive her - minus Suzuki - round Europe but a cou...	Hymer1	6	2621	05:30 PM Oct 29, 2018 by Yuglamron
	Type of rig and fuel consumption ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Q1 I am looking at a 2013 Nissan Patrol 3.0 ltr diesel auto tow capacity of 3500kg and ball weight of 350 kg pulling a van with an atm of 2500kg does any one have any idea on fuel consumption. Q2 I am also considering a 2016 toyota Prado it has a max tow capacity of 2500kg and ball weight of 250kg I know it is lega...	not so grey nomads	30	5085	10:58 PM Oct 16, 2018 by Stretch60
	Revamp of older decals (Preview) Hi all finally finished refurbishing the decals on my second hand Boroma. If you see the angry bear around Northern Victoria, Southern NSW and QLD in the new year, give us a wave.	Stretch60	1	2216	11:25 PM Oct 9, 2018 by Radar
	Full Time on the Road. (Preview) Can't get the bloody pictures to re-size, given up. Full time on the road. Mazda BT50 extra cab, and Jayco 24 ft Silverline Outback. -- Edited by iana on Monday 1st of October 2018 10:12:34 AM	iana	9	3043	08:37 PM Oct 9, 2018 by Kisha
	Lotus Trooper (Preview) We selected this Lotus Trooper 22' to best meet our off road and free camping requirements, it has a fully loaded Aggr of 3485 To get there and stay we have an extra 300 lt of diesel and 400 lt of water tanks in the back of the Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L 4 X 4 Aggr 4490 empty The 6 speed auto pulls away at idle and ge...	Dundiggin	10	3384	10:55 AM Oct 7, 2018 by Dundiggin
	How do you deal with nosy caravaners parked beside you in caravan parks? (Preview) Hi, Is it just me or are there a lot of nosy people out there who feel the need to watch every move you make? I am alone most of the time and I find it unsettling to say the least when I am out side cleaning up or stretching my legs and I can hear the people inside the van follow you as you walk past their van and back...	ronjons	12	3678	05:21 AM Sep 14, 2018 by ronjons
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Thought i would get my act together and post an up date on the old van, since the last post i have re furbished the old windows and installed them but i must say after doing that i now wish that i lashed out and purchased new windows instead of using the old ones not that there's anything wrong with the...	Trekka	1	2541	09:05 PM Aug 30, 2018 by Radar
	BUSHTRACKER CARAVAN (Preview) Any Bushtracker owners there? I know they are a good heavy duty off road van with a high price tag. I would be interested in any info on how the company handles warranty issues and general after sales service. If I purchase a BT I will be a long way from the factory and getting it back to fix up any defects wou...	Darwin99	4	4044	09:40 AM Aug 24, 2018 by Cyclops
	Are there any legal issues or application issues in regards to having caravan windows darken by Tinting? (Preview) I would like to tint our caravan windows darker but from articles I have read there appears to be a problem having this done. Some of the comments say that it is against the law in some states others say that iy cracks or bubbles in the heat. Love to hear others opinions or even another way of having privacy...	ronjons	3	2260	12:21 PM Aug 22, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Our Supreme and 2.8 Tojo Tugger (Preview) Our rig	Bill And Diann	1	2137	06:33 PM Aug 19, 2018 by Dougwe
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Hope everyone is well, ive been reasonably busy on the old van in the last week or so fitting the propeller plate, door, step and awning etc. The propeller plate is glued and screwed where you can't see, i then trimmed the roof sheets and bent them over the wall cladding trying to reduce any chance...	Trekka	5	1894	05:51 PM Aug 18, 2018 by Ron-D
	My Avan Ray 14 (Preview) Hi all this is my rig An Avan Ray 14 2002 pop top pulled by Hilux 2wd diesel. It is set up to be self sufficien. 200w solar panel and a 105ah battery. I will be adding a folding panel for winter trips. I have an Eberspacher diesel heater (excellent) . Gas fridge, cooking and bbq. Joolca twin en-suite and gas...	Colin Penrose	9	2053	02:30 PM Aug 14, 2018 by Colin Penrose
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Hope every one is going okay, i have been plodding a long with the van making some headway. Some of the of the pictures in the last post showed the van on its side don't know how that happened but those pics wasn't the only thing on there side i end up on my side whilst carrying some propeller plate for...	Trekka	3	2155	08:59 AM Jul 31, 2018 by Dougwe
	Euro Caravan (Preview) Hi from the UK. Had a 5th wheeler before now gone to this 7.8m long 2.5m wide 1900kg, Alde central heating, auto leveling system, solar, transverse fixed bed. Used in the UK March until November and Portugal for the winter. pulled by a 2013 Navara 3.0ltr v6	KountryLite	9	1720	08:28 AM Jul 31, 2018 by KountryLite
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