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Hello Gray Nomads - New here (first post).
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Hello fellow Grey Nomads. Let me introduce myself: My name is Philip Middleton, I'm actually a Pom but I was brought over to Australia at 18 months old, educated and lived in Australia ever since. So I kinda consider myself an Ozzie. Never left Australia (never felt the need). Not sure I really qual...
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Domestic Fridge fitted to Caravan.
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Hi all. As I had difficulty finding any useful information on the internet pertaining to running a domestic fridge on an inverter I thought I would post some. I just completed removing my 180 litre 12v fridge as it was making an annoying high pitch whine on and off. I had it looked at, but on the day, it wou...
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Newbe to forum
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Hi All, just introducing my self to the forum. I original signed up to find out more about Diesel Heaters in caravans, however I now have it working, through trial and success. So if any one has questions I'd be happy to discuss what I have learned. Cheers Donjo.
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Kings 120amp lithium Batteries
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Hi all, new to forum. Wondering if any-one has any experience with the Kings 120amp lithium battery. I`ve had some battery problems and needed to replace my Projecta charger and batteries so I thought i`d give this a go. I`m well aware you "get what you pay for", but at $350 and a quarter of the weight o...
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New to the Forum - At the start of the Journey
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Hi everyone, Last weekend we bought our first caravan with the intention to start our grey nomad travels. We settled on a Jayco journey outback 19.6-3 and am hoping to pick it up next February. We have previously done the big lap staying in a tent but we were alot younger then and comfort is more our thi...
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Newbie from North Queensland
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Hi everyone, my name is Lynette and I live at Malanda in far north Queensland. I've had a coaster bus motorhome for the last 18 years but haven't done too many trips for the last decade. I lost my partner to lung cancer 3 weeks ago and I've decided to deal with my grief by going back to what I was doing befor...
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P 1248 trouble code
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Hi everyone Im new here so not sure if this subject has been discussed before. I have a 2013 Landcruiser 200 series diesel. I have a scan gauge 3 fitted and the other day the car brought up this trouble code P 1248. Does anyone know what this is and how to fix it? I cleared the fault and so far it hasnt come up ag...
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Projecta PM 335J
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Currently have a 100ah agm battery in my Jayco Journey. I believe the Projecta PM 335J is compatable with Lithium batteries. Does the Projecta have to be reprogrammed or is it just a case of swapping batteries. (Apart from the new "storage regulations)
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Newbie intro and some info on Winnebago Longreach
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Hi all, My name is Fred, and she who must be obeyed (wife) is Rhondda. I have had caravans, modified busses and campers ever since 1978 when I fist crossed the Nullabour to Melbourne from Perth in an EH station wagon towing a 22 york caravan. Times change, luxury and equipment thankfully improves, we no...
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another new member from Vic
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Hi all, My wife and I have just taken our Jayco Wren Outback for its second run behind a 162 VW Tiguan. Along with our Wolfhound X. All going well considering we need a PHD in organisation and Tetris while keeping a keen eye on tow ball weights etc.. Will be buying a roof pod to lighten the load in the van. Hop...
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Bruce Highway
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Hello all, My name is Estelle and myself and my husband, Steve, are South Africans and new residents of beautiful Australia. We live on the Gold Coast and Steve works from home, so we have decided it is the right time to go walkabout. We have bought a 19ft Royal Flair Piazza and a Ford Ranger to tow it. We ha...
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BATUCARAVANS
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We are searching the Web for a used Motorhome and found a site called Batucaravans and am wandering if anyone out there has dealt or purchased a van with them. I have contacted them online but because the prices are so low I feel its some sort of scam.
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New member
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G'day Nomads! My wife and I are purchasing a Jayco Starcraft "bush pack" pop-top. We haven't caravanned since the late 80's when we had an old 16" Viscount, two dogs and two kids, and spent two years around Australia, destroying an on-road van on some pretty harsh off road places! Much has changed, obv...
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Manual water pump
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Hi, new member first time enquiry. Can anyone tell me where to purchase a the kit to stop the water leaks at the manual pump in the kitchen sink. I have 2011 Jayco starcraft 16.52.
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Waiting on my first Van.
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Gday. Irish here. Big things happening. Been lookin at all things caravans. Does ya head in mate! Car is a Toyota Hi-Lux 2014. With a GVM to 3125. Waiting on a single axel van. 16 foot. Demo. Been put through its paces. Wasnt going to buy a van, but well Wife said Pleas your self. So thats a yes Cheers. Irish...
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New Member
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My Van, a ZoneRV offroad 20'6" is now 5 years old and it's about time I joined the Grey Nomads. Love wandering around beautiful Australia with my wife and friends. Met so many wonderful friendly people over the years- amazes me how helpful fellow travellers are out on the road. I have recently recove...
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Motorhome towing car
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Hi just got a 2017 Mercedes Euro Delux motorhome and I am trying to work out what automatic vehicals I can tow behind the motorhome with not much success. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Jayco Silverline 21.6 3. I have a question of owners of this type of van :)
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02/08/24 Hello everyone, I am new on this page and was wanting some comments. I am in the process of buying a van and want to be sure I choose wisely. I am wanting to buy a Jayco silverline and had heard some comments that they can leak. I have had a Newage for 12 years and never been happier, but want to choo...
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New member thanks for having me!
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Hi, a new member, we have a 20.5 Paramount Vogue bought 2nd hand. Hubby is pretty good at all that he does, Im next to useless at directing him to park the van Wondering if anyone knows of an Overnight parking spot between Northampton and Galena Bridge WA? Thank you in advance
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another New Member
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G'day to all, I turned 69 middle of June 2024, currently based in Murray Bridge SA, beginning of June 24, my wife and I bought our caravan, 1985 21' Windsor "The Windcheater" with ensuite, quite amazed at how easy it is to tow and reverse, has rained, now I have found lots of...
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