The Grey Nomads - General

Morts81 · Morts81

Hello Forum Firstly, there are a few topics already on the forum on this subject however the discussion in those doesn't answer my question. Apologies for adding another thread. I'm finding it difficult to assess the maximum permissible tow ball capacity on my vehicle. The owners manual indicates...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Thanks Gaylehere, This should be easy for many of you well traveled people,

ledavidson · ledavidson

Anyone else had problems with Dometic RDMX21 "tropical" fridge? Had to replace original fridge with this one as only one to fit in same space. Bought the "tropical" thinking it would handle the heat better but so far have to keep it dialled up to 4bars to keep it under 6deg......and it ain't summer yet...

Phill of Townsville · Phill of Townsville

Maybe this is better suited to Techies Cnr.. here goes.. Was looking at the VMS700HD and can only see main reviews from Supplier. I guess these are on sellers so I reckon they will sprook up their product. Has anyone had good or bad or suspect views on them. I want to use on main Hyws and Offroad as...

KevinJ · KevinJ

https://xnet.iua.net.au/sites/default/files/marketing/attachment/MOP1674_IUA_2018%20D...

the rocket · the rocket

came across a dead flying fox On wednesday under a tree. A very hot day. we have been putting out water for the animals. Its so dry. Sorry photo is upsid3 down. -- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 10th of October 2019 03:34:44 PM -- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 10th of October 2019 03:35:27 PM

Morts81 · Morts81

GDay Forum Members Looking to get some advice for our first family camper trailer. We are a couple with a 4 year old son and are looking at getting a camper but am only just starting to understand all the different things I need to consider. Weve got a 2018 Ford Escape with a towing capacity of 1500kg so thi...

Gypsy Rob · Gypsy Rob

Hi All,I am trying to source a shower/toilet modular unit to suit a Theford C402 toilet to be built into a vardo (gypsy wagon) and I was wondering if anybody in the Brisbane area can help me

beaul · beaul

What would you do different about your rig or travel plans if you were to start again -- Edited by beaul on Friday 4th of October 2019 12:54:23 PM

darjak · darjak

To Admin. Somehow I am receiving unsolicited emails from Techies Corner Forum. I've tried to stop without success to unsubscribe but keep on receiving multiple emails, hope someone can rectify asap. Darjak

Hapinest · Hapinest

Thoughts on a TV for our camper please. What type of TV and aerial?

Jacob R · Jacob R

Hi All , We used to have a big full frame caravan ( Hallmark ) - towed it everywhere , as in more aff road as most people drive a 4WD alone

- but for me the towing was not a very happy experience , it had become a very heavy beast of close to 4.5 tonne..... Now retired we want to hit the road a little very now and...

ron-sharron · ron-sharron

hello fellow travellers could anyone help with info or problems with the lagoon pasadena vans. seem reasonably priced but not able to find one close to check out. any veiws would be appreciated cheers ron

Bosky · Bosky

G'day all We're heading to the UK next year for a couple of months or so. Looking into hiring a small motor home ("whiz-bang" size) for at least half of that time (on a canal for 4 weeks). We've had a couple of quotes and looking into others. Has anybody got any advice on who to go with, or who to avoid etc? An...

Smith · Smith

I am looking at a golden eagle mini mi caravan to replace my present caravan. It is either 14ft or 15 ft depending on who you talk to. Does anyone have experience with such. They look solid (at least in pictures) . They also look capacious , at least compared to my present 10ft drift away. Any input would...

Bru · Bru

Maybe we are being a bit crazy but we will be travelling from Nyngen to Alice Springs in mid October and have done the trip on the Stuart Hwy two or three times before and here is the chance to see a bit more of Oz. But we are towing a van behind our old but wonderful Pajero. We wont be in a hurry, dont have to be i...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

My caravan has a Thetford cassette (20L-ish) toilet which has performed well for the past 11 months. It has been my habit to leave a little water in it to minimise faecal deposits around the bowl. The seal has performed well and retained this water. I have observed some discolouration of the plastic wh...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have been having a problem with water leaking from hose connection when running on tank water with pump on. Decided that pressure valve was prob , installed new pressure V and prob remained, mmmm!!! talking to jayco spare parts guys at heatherbrea and they advised that there is in hose connection a o...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Caravan Quality-Assurance Program. Does the Manufacturer of Your Caravan have One??? The legal requirements for manufacturers of caravans and camper-trailers for ensuring full Compliance and high Quality, are exactly the same as those for motor vehicles, aren't they???Well, if chalk and...

howpar · howpar

Hi All, I need some help/advise, I have a 2015 Ford Territory TS Diesel AWD towing a Roma caravan weighing 2360k with a tow ball weight of 260k. I use levellers but am only averaging around 20,000 on rear tyres as they are scrubbing on the inside. I am considering installing air bags on the rear and a...

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	Tow Ball Weight? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello Forum Firstly, there are a few topics already on the forum on this subject however the discussion in those doesn't answer my question. Apologies for adding another thread. I'm finding it difficult to assess the maximum permissible tow ball capacity on my vehicle. The owners manual indicates...	Morts81	34	4710	07:53 AM Oct 16, 2019 by montie
	Re: Pick this place (Preview) Thanks Gaylehere, This should be easy for many of you well traveled people,	miroku12g	5	5297	09:11 PM Oct 15, 2019 by Craig1
	Caravan 3way fridge (Preview) Anyone else had problems with Dometic RDMX21 "tropical" fridge? Had to replace original fridge with this one as only one to fit in same space. Bought the "tropical" thinking it would handle the heat better but so far have to keep it dialled up to 4bars to keep it under 6deg......and it ain't summer yet...	ledavidson	7	1433	03:40 PM Oct 15, 2019 by denmonkey
	VMS700HD (Preview) Maybe this is better suited to Techies Cnr.. here goes.. Was looking at the VMS700HD and can only see main reviews from Supplier. I guess these are on sellers so I reckon they will sprook up their product. Has anyone had good or bad or suspect views on them. I want to use on main Hyws and Offroad as...	Phill of Townsville	9	1508	01:42 PM Oct 14, 2019 by Phill of Townsville
	D-MAX Tow Ball Download calculation (Preview) https://xnet.iua.net.au/sites/default/files/marketing/attachment/MOP1674_IUA_2018%20D...	KevinJ	24	3200	01:12 PM Oct 14, 2019 by KevinJ
	Water for animals (Preview) came across a dead flying fox On wednesday under a tree. A very hot day. we have been putting out water for the animals. Its so dry. Sorry photo is upsid3 down. -- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 10th of October 2019 03:34:44 PM -- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 10th of October 2019 03:35:27 PM	the rocket	21	2052	12:50 PM Oct 14, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	First Camper Help - Limited Towing Capacity (1500kg) Jayco Camper Lark Swift Towing Help First Escape Newbie (Preview) GDay Forum Members Looking to get some advice for our first family camper trailer. We are a couple with a 4 year old son and are looking at getting a camper but am only just starting to understand all the different things I need to consider. Weve got a 2018 Ford Escape with a towing capacity of 1500kg so thi...	Morts81	9	2580	05:18 PM Oct 11, 2019 by Morts81
	Shower/toilet cubicals (Preview) Hi All,I am trying to source a shower/toilet modular unit to suit a Theford C402 toilet to be built into a vardo (gypsy wagon) and I was wondering if anybody in the Brisbane area can help me	Gypsy Rob	1	1391	02:25 PM Oct 11, 2019 by Possum3
	doing it different (Preview) What would you do different about your rig or travel plans if you were to start again -- Edited by beaul on Friday 4th of October 2019 12:54:23 PM	beaul	13	2016	09:13 AM Oct 11, 2019 by sandsmere
	Unsolicited emails (Preview) To Admin. Somehow I am receiving unsolicited emails from Techies Corner Forum. I've tried to stop without success to unsubscribe but keep on receiving multiple emails, hope someone can rectify asap. Darjak	darjak	3	1227	09:44 PM Oct 10, 2019 by Mamil
	TV (Preview) Thoughts on a TV for our camper please. What type of TV and aerial?	Hapinest	6	1452	07:49 PM Oct 10, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Pop top versus Full frame (Preview) Hi All , We used to have a big full frame caravan ( Hallmark ) - towed it everywhere , as in more aff road as most people drive a 4WD alone - but for me the towing was not a very happy experience , it had become a very heavy beast of close to 4.5 tonne..... Now retired we want to hit the road a little very now and...	Jacob R	12	3450	12:18 PM Oct 10, 2019 by Jacob R
	lagoon pasadena caravans (Preview) hello fellow travellers could anyone help with info or problems with the lagoon pasadena vans. seem reasonably priced but not able to find one close to check out. any veiws would be appreciated cheers ron	ron-sharron	5	5100	10:25 AM Oct 10, 2019 by Deidrekomac
	Camper hire in the UK (Preview) G'day all We're heading to the UK next year for a couple of months or so. Looking into hiring a small motor home ("whiz-bang" size) for at least half of that time (on a canal for 4 weeks). We've had a couple of quotes and looking into others. Has anybody got any advice on who to go with, or who to avoid etc? An...	Bosky	8	1013	08:09 AM Oct 10, 2019 by SouthernComfort
	Golden eagle mini mi caravan info. (Preview) I am looking at a golden eagle mini mi caravan to replace my present caravan. It is either 14ft or 15 ft depending on who you talk to. Does anyone have experience with such. They look solid (at least in pictures) . They also look capacious , at least compared to my present 10ft drift away. Any input would...	Smith	2	1852	04:30 AM Oct 10, 2019 by Cowboy7307
	Oodnadatta Track (Preview) Maybe we are being a bit crazy but we will be travelling from Nyngen to Alice Springs in mid October and have done the trip on the Stuart Hwy two or three times before and here is the chance to see a bit more of Oz. But we are towing a van behind our old but wonderful Pajero. We wont be in a hurry, dont have to be i...	Bru	12	1820	07:08 PM Oct 8, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Thetford toilet seals (Preview) My caravan has a Thetford cassette (20L-ish) toilet which has performed well for the past 11 months. It has been my habit to leave a little water in it to minimise faecal deposits around the bowl. The seal has performed well and retained this water. I have observed some discolouration of the plastic wh...	Mike Harding	13	3733	03:34 PM Oct 8, 2019 by Mike Harding
	Leaking water from hose input connection (Preview) I have been having a problem with water leaking from hose connection when running on tank water with pump on. Decided that pressure valve was prob , installed new pressure V and prob remained, mmmm!!! talking to jayco spare parts guys at heatherbrea and they advised that there is in hose connection a o...	jeepnudger	7	1520	10:49 AM Oct 8, 2019 by Cupie
	Caravan Quality-Assurance Program. Does the Manufacturer of Your Caravan have One??? (Preview) *Caravan Quality-Assurance* Program. Does the Manufacturer of Your Caravan have One???** The legal requirements for manufacturers of caravans and camper-trailers for ensuring full Compliance and high Quality, are exactly the same as those for motor vehicles, aren't they???Well, if chalk and...	Colin1947	5	1170	02:17 PM Oct 7, 2019 by Baz421
	Air Bags (Preview) Hi All, I need some help/advise, I have a 2015 Ford Territory TS Diesel AWD towing a Roma caravan weighing 2360k with a tow ball weight of 260k. I use levellers but am only averaging around 20,000 on rear tyres as they are scrubbing on the inside. I am considering installing air bags on the rear and a...	howpar	15	3112	01:54 PM Oct 7, 2019 by howpar
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