The Grey Nomads - General

Magnarc · Magnarc

Just updated the electrics in the van with a 200ah Campere lithium battery and a Victron bluetooth controller. I post this in case there are any Nomads who are thinking of doing this. The battery was $1235 from Sat-Plus in Chelsea, Melbourne, which after much research, was the best price that I found....

Gravy73 · Gravy73

Well an organised trip to collect my caravan and spend some time with family over Xmas has gone "belly up". Although we are currently residing in a caravan park located in the "green zone" we cannot obtain a permit to transit thru Victoria to get to Tassie on the Spirit because we drove thru Sydney to get...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

I have a Flip n Easy Galvanised folding boat trailer .That I brought new back in 2007 that has the Vin plate attached and all the original paper work needed to get it rego-ed. But for a long story, it never got Rego-ed or used. The tyres I will replace, as to old.they look ok, But past their use by date.Will g...

RussF · RussF

this Q has probably been asked multiple times but I could not find any recent decussions doing my homework on accessories for my VW Transporter and seeking advice on what other GN have or are using dinner ware, storage containers ect regards Russ

msg · msg

Just read about advice being given to check your holiday accommodation for surveillance cameras. Apparently this is becoming somewhat of a problem in holiday accommodation. If you travel with your own bed etc this is not an issue. LOL

pghollis · pghollis

Hi everyone. we've just got back from our first outing with the new van (Franklin Razor 206). All went quite well, but I found that the van had a bit of sway when getting passed by trucks and occasionally on bends doing about 90-95km/h. So I'm thinking I may need to invest in a weight distribution hitch. A...

redrain · redrain

was looking at jurgens as they are lighter than most vans as want tare wieght under 3000kg and get a van around 21ft is there any other brands that do a similar build as im not wrapped with jurgens

mike g g · mike g g

Just had our second long trip towing with jeep central coast to wilpena ,adelaide home the car is very comfortable and tows beautifully, hay plain head wind 95,100 k's per hour 16.3 lts per 100 k's,started to overheat near Hawker SA. temp ok when cruising at 85 plus, got to Rawnsley Station ,overheate...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

There has been several comments about small air conditioners early on (but I couldn't put my finger on them, hence a new thread). Anyway, found this advertisement on the Nine.com.au site. Of interest is that, although it is obviously an evaporative type of cooler, but is claim to only use 300ml of wat...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone, Just received our next Mobile A/C from Telstra today 24/12/2020 for the period ending 20th December 2020. TOTAL DUE by 12th January 2021 For $145.00 Includes a Late Payment Fee of $15.00 Paid our last bill on time. And the bill before that ..... on and on. We rang them, and waited Waited Wa...

mike g g · mike g g

Well our 2nd trip with the jeep towns bueatufully and it's comfortable my wife praises the comfort,hay plain head wind all the way 16.3 litres per hundred ,happy with that normal it's been around the 13.9m.Started to hav

JayDee · JayDee

Yes, here we go again... Peak holiday and traveling time and you guessed it. Petrol has jumped again. A Xmas bonus for the Government, or is it. The way I understand it is that no matter the price, the excise duty on petrol is $0.423 per litre. so the government still gains the $$$$ no matter the price....

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hope all you folks in Adelaide saw the sunset tonight. Absolutely Brilliant. One of those rare times when the sky is on fire, and whatever else is going on in your mind just takes a back seat for a little while. Another reminder of how good it is to be alive. I'll take this opportunity too, to wish you all a...

gitsho · gitsho

Looking for recommendations on best insect zapper for camping. 12 volt or 24 volt. Rgds

Magnarc · Magnarc

To everyone on the forums, including the lurkers, have a great Christmas and let us all hope that the new Year is a 200% improvement on this one.

JayDee · JayDee

Hi all Forumites. We want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Christmas and may 2021 bring us all what wewould so desire. Good Health and a bit more wealth are thrown in, would be a great present. Enjoy your stay in this great country of ours. Remember that all would be welcome at our campfire anytime...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello everyone, does anyone have one of these? Am interested in a light weight van bout 21foot that can be towed by a falcon. all the secondhand geists for sale are about 4 to 7 years old I wanted to see some 2010 models for sale and can't find any. also, what are they like to repair and where in Australia c...

David&Paulene · David&Paulene

I have a caravan in the planning stage and I have a Dometic 180w regulated portable solar panel and a 75 ltr car fridge. When parked up at times I may wish to run my car fridge from the caravan (2x 100 Ah batteries & 2 x 170w roof mounted panels) and plug the portable panel in to assist the van battery syst...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning all, We keep our van in the cave while at home.I took it for granted that the vans Dometic fridge was still on/ operating on AC, and keeping our door seals from drying out on the lowest setting (1). On Friday night while showing some folks the van, I opened the fridge door to check the temp. Not wo...

2trout · 2trout

I am interested in anyone who is towing with a Silverado 1500. Your general thoughts, weight of your van, fuel economy etc. I am not interested to hear from owners of any other vehicles. Thanks in advance.

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	Battery update (Preview) Just updated the electrics in the van with a 200ah Campere lithium battery and a Victron bluetooth controller. I post this in case there are any Nomads who are thinking of doing this. The battery was $1235 from Sat-Plus in Chelsea, Melbourne, which after much research, was the best price that I found....	Magnarc	28	4503	08:25 AM Jan 1, 2021 by dorian
	Anyone Else Look Like They Will Have To Reinstate Their NSW Citizenship? (Preview) Well an organised trip to collect my caravan and spend some time with family over Xmas has gone "belly up". Although we are currently residing in a caravan park located in the "green zone" we cannot obtain a permit to transit thru Victoria to get to Tassie on the Spirit because we drove thru Sydney to get...	Gravy73	13	1163	03:36 PM Dec 31, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	First time Rego on new fold up boat Trailer (Preview) I have a Flip n Easy Galvanised folding boat trailer .That I brought new back in 2007 that has the Vin plate attached and all the original paper work needed to get it rego-ed. But for a long story, it never got Rego-ed or used. The tyres I will replace, as to old.they look ok, But past their use by date.Will g...	Old and Grey	4	1349	10:19 AM Dec 31, 2020 by Jaahn
	Dinner ware (Preview) this Q has probably been asked multiple times but I could not find any recent decussions doing my homework on accessories for my VW Transporter and seeking advice on what other GN have or are using dinner ware, storage containers ect regards Russ	RussF	18	1069	10:03 PM Dec 30, 2020 by msg
	Reasons to go caravanning/camping etc (Preview) Just read about advice being given to check your holiday accommodation for surveillance cameras. Apparently this is becoming somewhat of a problem in holiday accommodation. If you travel with your own bed etc this is not an issue. LOL	msg	5	1271	03:15 PM Dec 30, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight distribution hitch ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone. we've just got back from our first outing with the new van (Franklin Razor 206). All went quite well, but I found that the van had a bit of sway when getting passed by trucks and occasionally on bends doing about 90-95km/h. So I'm thinking I may need to invest in a weight distribution hitch. A...	pghollis	63	2926	11:49 AM Dec 30, 2020 by Bill B
	lighter vans (Preview) was looking at jurgens as they are lighter than most vans as want tare wieght under 3000kg and get a van around 21ft is there any other brands that do a similar build as im not wrapped with jurgens	redrain	15	2738	05:41 PM Dec 29, 2020 by Kantiki
	Coast to country in the Jeep ? (Preview) Just had our second long trip towing with jeep central coast to wilpena ,adelaide home the car is very comfortable and tows beautifully, hay plain head wind 95,100 k's per hour 16.3 lts per 100 k's,started to overheat near Hawker SA. temp ok when cruising at 85 plus, got to Rawnsley Station ,overheate...	mike g g	5	896	02:54 PM Dec 29, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Another small 'air conditioner' (Preview) There has been several comments about small air conditioners early on (but I couldn't put my finger on them, hence a new thread). Anyway, found this advertisement on the Nine.com.au site. Of interest is that, although it is obviously an evaporative type of cooler, but is claim to only use 300ml of wat...	Long Weekend	9	1131	05:06 AM Dec 29, 2020 by dorian
	Telstra Bill, Merry Xmas (Preview) Hi Everyone, Just received our next Mobile A/C from Telstra today 24/12/2020 for the period ending 20th December 2020. TOTAL DUE by 12th January 2021 For $145.00 Includes a Late Payment Fee of $15.00 Paid our last bill on time. And the bill before that ..... on and on. We rang them, and waited Waited Wa...	Old and Grey	26	1982	05:33 PM Dec 28, 2020 by Bobdown
	The Jeep A Update to Wilpena (Preview) Well our 2nd trip with the jeep towns bueatufully and it's comfortable my wife praises the comfort,hay plain head wind all the way 16.3 litres per hundred ,happy with that normal it's been around the 13.9m.Started to hav	mike g g	0	625	04:35 PM Dec 28, 2020 by mike g g
	Petrol prices.... Here we ago again!!!! (Preview) Yes, here we go again... Peak holiday and traveling time and you guessed it. Petrol has jumped again. A Xmas bonus for the Government, or is it. The way I understand it is that no matter the price, the excise duty on petrol is $0.423 per litre. so the government still gains the $$$$ no matter the price....	JayDee	12	1179	08:10 PM Dec 27, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	S.A. Sunsets (Preview) Hope all you folks in Adelaide saw the sunset tonight. Absolutely Brilliant. One of those rare times when the sky is on fire, and whatever else is going on in your mind just takes a back seat for a little while. Another reminder of how good it is to be alive. I'll take this opportunity too, to wish you all a...	Farmhat	7	1367	01:30 PM Dec 25, 2020 by Detecta
	Insect zappers (Preview) Looking for recommendations on best insect zapper for camping. 12 volt or 24 volt. Rgds	gitsho	21	3640	10:51 AM Dec 25, 2020 by Bulldog0204
	Chrissy greetings. (Preview) To everyone on the forums, including the lurkers, have a great Christmas and let us all hope that the new Year is a 200% improvement on this one.	Magnarc	10	964	12:01 AM Dec 25, 2020 by Webmaster
	all the best for the Festive Season. (Preview) Hi all Forumites. We want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Christmas and may 2021 bring us all what wewould so desire. Good Health and a bit more wealth are thrown in, would be a great present. Enjoy your stay in this great country of ours. Remember that all would be welcome at our campfire anytime...	JayDee	3	528	11:02 PM Dec 24, 2020 by Gaylehere
	GEIST CARAVAN ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello everyone, does anyone have one of these? Am interested in a light weight van bout 21foot that can be towed by a falcon. all the secondhand geists for sale are about 4 to 7 years old I wanted to see some 2010 models for sale and can't find any. also, what are they like to repair and where in Australia c...	the rocket	55	38784	09:52 PM Dec 23, 2020 by yobarr
	Best setup for adding a portable solar panel (Preview) I have a caravan in the planning stage and I have a Dometic 180w regulated portable solar panel and a 75 ltr car fridge. When parked up at times I may wish to run my car fridge from the caravan (2x 100 Ah batteries & 2 x 170w roof mounted panels) and plug the portable panel in to assist the van battery syst...	David&Paulene	3	1203	10:41 AM Dec 23, 2020 by travelyounger
	Dometic Fridge Maintenance MUST (Preview) Morning all, We keep our van in the cave while at home.I took it for granted that the vans Dometic fridge was still on/ operating on AC, and keeping our door seals from drying out on the lowest setting (1). On Friday night while showing some folks the van, I opened the fridge door to check the temp. Not wo...	Old and Grey	10	1161	04:26 AM Dec 23, 2020 by Trevor 57
	Chev. Silverado 15oo ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) I am interested in anyone who is towing with a Silverado 1500. Your general thoughts, weight of your van, fuel economy etc. I am not interested to hear from owners of any other vehicles. Thanks in advance.	2trout	30	3348	09:54 PM Dec 22, 2020 by Bobdown
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