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pugdog · pugdog

Hi fellow grey nomads, I have received replies as to the swollen cassettes and using valves, would like to know if others using nappy san or equivalent are experiencing problems. I was categorically told by Thetford that that was the cause of problems, but could not explain why it has only happened i...

Wingnut79 · Wingnut79

Hi All. Im new to the Forum. I have a Ranger 17ft van, 2012 model. Over the last 2 years I have had 3 breaks in the blue PVC pressure pipe under my van. I have cut out the section with the break and replaced it. I now carry spare pipe, couplings and elbows. I de-pressure the water system when not in use. I often...

oldvanman · oldvanman

Hi glad to be on this forum , We are only first time buyers ( sort of ) We are having big problem in trying to pick which new van to buy, Looking at Twin axle, 21 foot, 2 single beds , en suite , Solar etc with Millard, Franklin, Olympic, Jayco or Supreme . Avida look good but very expensive. We with have been...

halli · halli

Just making an inquiry as to when fitting automatic transmission cooler to 2013 Mazda BT50. When taking the heat exchanger off is it necessary to remove the front drive shaft?

Shevy · Shevy

Hi everyone, we've just bought a caravan and are new to the forum. We've done a lot of camping and now looking forward to adventures in the van :)

Aus Bloke · Aus Bloke

Im Jon my wife Danielle and I live on the NSW Central Coast. We brought a 2019 Jayco Swan which is towed by our 2017 Toyota Prado. We only have a few trips under our belts Mudgee, Broken Hill, Wiseman Ferry, Port Stephens. We are doing a trip with mates to Moreton Island in April stopping at Coffs Harbour an...

unusedname · unusedname

My first post, I hope to get mobile soon.

scozzy · scozzy

Hello to everyone, i am planning on starting to travel solo mid June next year. I am in Vic and will be heading north, i was reading up on some solo posts on your forum and there was some great advice there. I am in my late 50s and have decided life is too short, got to get out of the rat race here in Melbourne a...

Sarjon · Sarjon

hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me. I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with. I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit. guess what i...

bilnetti · bilnetti

Hi has anyone used the water cooler not sure of proper name run through a USB advertise at dick smith around &48

Roodog · Roodog

Hi everybody, I'm a new nomad and I have found the hints and tips very interesting and helpful. I have recently moved and had personalized plates on my car that were for the suburb I lived in. I was trying to think what plates I could get to put on the new car I purchased and decided to use my ex service num...

Hall · Hall

Hi to all. The Lippert Sway Command was working, but stated flashing Green then off. Has anyone had this problem ? They Lippert say not all brake controllers are compatible, has anyone had this experience please And know the solution. Thanks, Mike

Justalad · Justalad

Hi All Thanks for letting me in

Halfwaythere · Halfwaythere

I'm glad to have found this forum, it looks like I have some catching up to do! We've camped a lot in the past, but now we've got a Jayco Expanda and a Range Rover to pull it, and we're a tad excited. Looking forward to getting to know you! -- Edited by Halfwaythere on Monday 22nd of November 2021 04:01:58 PM

sherro · sherro

Hi all, glad to be here! I think my wife and I are an oddity, as we're not looking for the full nomad lifestyle, but we're hitting the road to escape Victoria. We're hoping to find somewhere off-grid in far north NSW or further up into Queensland. We're organised and packing now, but are absolute vannin...

Johnds · Johnds

Hi all. I have just joined the Grey Nomads family. We have recently acquired a new Viscount V2 caravan. It is our first experience with this sort of holidaying and of course, of van ownership. We reside in Canberra, have recently registered the van and if the rain ever stops, we will embark on our fir...

Giz · Giz

Hello Grey Nomads, In preparation for retirement, I have purchased a new Toyota Hiace which my husband and I are progressively fitting out, to suit our needs. I would like to purchase an awning and have been looking at the Fiamma brand. Does anyone have good or bad feedback on awnings, brand names, etc...

carl1944 · carl1944

I have a 2006 24 feet Jayco Sterling Caravan, recently it started to drip water thru the town water inlet when free camping or when parked up ,I do not know if it drips while driving .it does it with a full tank or less, with the pump turned of or on ,when I turn the pump off and it drips I open the tap on the dr...

No Postcode · No Postcode

Hi all, has anyone replaced their Tuma hot water unit with the latest model. wondering if it's a simple change over. I notice they are the same in dimensions. Thanks in advance.

thenrymy · thenrymy

Hi Nomads, thank you for letting us join your family. We've just got our Caravan (Adria Action) and will be embarking on our first trip this weekend.

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	Nappy san as opposed to recommended Thetford products (Preview) Hi fellow grey nomads, I have received replies as to the swollen cassettes and using valves, would like to know if others using nappy san or equivalent are experiencing problems. I was categorically told by Thetford that that was the cause of problems, but could not explain why it has only happened i...	pugdog	2	940	11:06 AM Jan 27, 2022 by Kebbin
	Blue water pipe splitting laterally and circumferentially (Preview) Hi All. Im new to the Forum. I have a Ranger 17ft van, 2012 model. Over the last 2 years I have had 3 breaks in the blue PVC pressure pipe under my van. I have cut out the section with the break and replaced it. I now carry spare pipe, couplings and elbows. I de-pressure the water system when not in use. I often...	Wingnut79	15	2028	10:26 AM Jan 21, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Trying to pick the most reliable van to buy ??? oldvanman olympic millard jayco franklin avida (Preview) Hi glad to be on this forum , We are only first time buyers ( sort of ) We are having big problem in trying to pick which new van to buy, Looking at Twin axle, 21 foot, 2 single beds , en suite , Solar etc with Millard, Franklin, Olympic, Jayco or Supreme . Avida look good but very expensive. We with have been...	oldvanman	5	2270	12:56 PM Jan 19, 2022 by Possum3
	Transmission coolers. (Preview) Just making an inquiry as to when fitting automatic transmission cooler to 2013 Mazda BT50. When taking the heat exchanger off is it necessary to remove the front drive shaft?	halli	4	1116	01:29 PM Jan 17, 2022 by Rob Driver
	Hi there (Preview) Hi everyone, we've just bought a caravan and are new to the forum. We've done a lot of camping and now looking forward to adventures in the van :)	Shevy	3	941	05:53 PM Jan 15, 2022 by Dougwe
	G’day Everyone (Preview) Im Jon my wife Danielle and I live on the NSW Central Coast. We brought a 2019 Jayco Swan which is towed by our 2017 Toyota Prado. We only have a few trips under our belts Mudgee, Broken Hill, Wiseman Ferry, Port Stephens. We are doing a trip with mates to Moreton Island in April stopping at Coffs Harbour an...	Aus Bloke	5	922	07:17 AM Jan 7, 2022 by Aus Bloke
	Just saying hello (Preview) My first post, I hope to get mobile soon.	unusedname	4	852	01:45 PM Jan 5, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Future nSolo Travels (Preview) Hello to everyone, i am planning on starting to travel solo mid June next year. I am in Vic and will be heading north, i was reading up on some solo posts on your forum and there was some great advice there. I am in my late 50s and have decided life is too short, got to get out of the rat race here in Melbourne a...	scozzy	5	1138	07:42 PM Dec 10, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Weight distribution (Preview) hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me. I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with. I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit. guess what i...	Sarjon	4	1082	05:36 PM Dec 8, 2021 by yobarr
	Mini air conditioning (Preview) Hi has anyone used the water cooler not sure of proper name run through a USB advertise at dick smith around &48	bilnetti	4	807	12:45 AM Dec 5, 2021 by bilnetti
	Registration plates (Preview) Hi everybody, I'm a new nomad and I have found the hints and tips very interesting and helpful. I have recently moved and had personalized plates on my car that were for the suburb I lived in. I was trying to think what plates I could get to put on the new car I purchased and decided to use my ex service num...	Roodog	2	878	10:31 PM Nov 28, 2021 by Possum3
	Silverline Caravan 2020. The Lippert Sway Command is not working. (Preview) Hi to all. The Lippert Sway Command was working, but stated flashing Green then off. Has anyone had this problem ? They Lippert say not all brake controllers are compatible, has anyone had this experience please And know the solution. Thanks, Mike	Hall	1	1385	09:59 PM Nov 24, 2021 by Possum3
	Hi To All (Preview) Hi All Thanks for letting me in	Justalad	2	1084	09:44 AM Nov 24, 2021 by Justalad
	Hello (Preview) I'm glad to have found this forum, it looks like I have some catching up to do! We've camped a lot in the past, but now we've got a Jayco Expanda and a Range Rover to pull it, and we're a tad excited. Looking forward to getting to know you! -- Edited by Halfwaythere on Monday 22nd of November 2021 04:01:58 PM	Halfwaythere	3	879	01:21 AM Nov 23, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Hi Everyone (Preview) Hi all, glad to be here! I think my wife and I are an oddity, as we're not looking for the full nomad lifestyle, but we're hitting the road to escape Victoria. We're hoping to find somewhere off-grid in far north NSW or further up into Queensland. We're organised and packing now, but are absolute vannin...	sherro	1	969	10:39 PM Nov 18, 2021 by Possum3
	Introduction (Preview) Hi all. I have just joined the Grey Nomads family. We have recently acquired a new Viscount V2 caravan. It is our first experience with this sort of holidaying and of course, of van ownership. We reside in Canberra, have recently registered the van and if the rain ever stops, we will embark on our fir...	Johnds	7	1391	11:11 AM Nov 17, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Awning (Preview) Hello Grey Nomads, In preparation for retirement, I have purchased a new Toyota Hiace which my husband and I are progressively fitting out, to suit our needs. I would like to purchase an awning and have been looking at the Fiamma brand. Does anyone have good or bad feedback on awnings, brand names, etc...	Giz	5	1792	11:31 AM Oct 19, 2021 by Giz
	Water dripping thru town water inlet. (Preview) I have a 2006 24 feet Jayco Sterling Caravan, recently it started to drip water thru the town water inlet when free camping or when parked up ,I do not know if it drips while driving .it does it with a full tank or less, with the pump turned of or on ,when I turn the pump off and it drips I open the tap on the dr...	carl1944	11	1551	08:53 PM Oct 18, 2021 by jeepnudger
	Tuma hot water units. (Preview) Hi all, has anyone replaced their Tuma hot water unit with the latest model. wondering if it's a simple change over. I notice they are the same in dimensions. Thanks in advance.	No Postcode	1	946	09:45 PM Oct 17, 2021 by Possum3
	Introduction (Preview) Hi Nomads, thank you for letting us join your family. We've just got our Caravan (Adria Action) and will be embarking on our first trip this weekend.	thenrymy	4	1014	04:42 PM Oct 11, 2021 by Possum3
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