The Grey Nomads - General

keiron · keiron

Hi to all. I tried to put on the "Techies" page but not smart enough. I am wanting to mount a solar panel on the roof of my Patrol, and run the cables to a battery located inside the vehicle. I am not wanting to drill holes in the body, so am looking for some ingenious ideas to address this issue. Many thanks as...

Smith · Smith

My newish caravan has a power tech dc regulated power supply 240v ac input and 13v dc output I have been told that to install a house battery all I have to do is attach the battery to the dc output. and it will run the 12v components of the van when there is no ac input but will also charge the battery when ther...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

If you have a Suburban gas hot water heater manufactured in the past one to two years see my post in the "Technical" then Recalls forum. A serious CO issue - we cannot see, taste or smell CO gas... we just don't wake up the next day... fit a CO monitor.

Ger08 · Ger08

If your traveling full time what are three items you consider essential? Is it mobile internet, is it a Webber or something completely different?

Hurricane · Hurricane

Hi all seen this place on a travel show but I didnt catch where it was at I think it was in Queensland called crab hotel it is a camping ground though they said it was near palm hotel I guess they could be 100ks apart though it was pretty remote but on the coast thanks hurricane

Possum3 · Possum3

Snippy · Snippy

It's insurance time again and NRMA, Club 4x4 will not insure if you live in the van. How does one get around this? I was with CIL but after the 1st year they whacked the premium up and slashed the insured value.

rrakausk · rrakausk

Anyone else noticed Wikicamps no longer works properly on older Iphones? i have had enough of app developers that deliberately cripple perfectly working software and force you to update your IOS on the phone. Which usually cripples the phone if it is older, so you have to go buy an new one. So bye bye Wi...

Full Van · Full Van

Hi Everyone! I'm looking for help deciding on where to take my family to snorkel on the reef. We can visit the reef from wither Airlie Beach or Bundaberg. I can see there are quite a few different options and I'm finding it hard to decide. I will have our 10 year old and 12 year old with us as well as our olde...

Sergio · Sergio

Hi has anyone installed a lithium battery system from LBS products from QLD? I can't find any reviews. Thanks in advance.

Ger08 · Ger08

Just wondering what prompted people to hit the road. Was it, kids are old enough, had enough of the rat race, seemed like a good idea or something completely different? -- Edited by Ger08 on Thursday 17th of October 2019 08:55:42 PM

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allwould this soaker be ok for the loo or not strong enoughsnap

Cnewc · Cnewc

Hi everyone. I am a 67 year old adventurous, healthy and capable single female. First time posting and first big trip planned. I had planned to go North but left it too late so, change of plan - South (Been waiting for it to warm up a bit and doing some work on the caravan etc in the interim. Should be heading...

Jacob R · Jacob R

Hi all - I am considering to buy a Phoenix Nomad single axle phase 3 caravan. 2000 model - so I assume an original Davidson made one ? What the buyer can not tell me is if ALL the cladding is made of Aluminium. Sides , front rear and top ? As far as I remember the frame is all Aluminium ? And the chassis dip galvan...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I am chasing a Boat Loader that will fit our 200 Series landcruiser. I have a 3.2 tinnie and want to purchase either a battery operated one or a remote control type. -- Edited by Branchie on Wednesday 14th of August 2019 04:09:19 AM

Gordon Bennett · Gordon Bennett

Hi All I see back in 2017 Al and Rob had some concerns about their crusader (rippling in roof of crusader) and wondering how that panned out, and whether it bears any similarity to whats happened to our van. Bought a new Crusader Duke 2018 and loved it but struck several problems about a year in and after...

Knight · Knight

For your information, after reading here about caravan on road inspections and being over weight etc., I checked my registration papers and discovered that the specifications printed are not what the manufacturer claims. So I emailed the dealer and the NSW RMS; RMS advised to obtain a Blue Slip a...

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Running cables from roof to inside 4wd cabin (Preview) Hi to all. I tried to put on the "Techies" page but not smart enough. I am wanting to mount a solar panel on the roof of my Patrol, and run the cables to a battery located inside the vehicle. I am not wanting to drill holes in the body, so am looking for some ingenious ideas to address this issue. Many thanks as...	keiron	8	1958	08:39 PM Oct 23, 2019 by Kiwoz
	House battery installation (Preview) My newish caravan has a power tech dc regulated power supply 240v ac input and 13v dc output I have been told that to install a house battery all I have to do is attach the battery to the dc output. and it will run the 12v components of the van when there is no ac input but will also charge the battery when ther...	Smith	13	1277	03:50 PM Oct 23, 2019 by Dick0
	Suburban gas hot water heaters - serious issue (Preview) If you have a Suburban gas hot water heater manufactured in the past one to two years see my post in the "Technical" then Recalls forum. A serious CO issue - we cannot see, taste or smell CO gas... we just don't wake up the next day... fit a CO monitor.	Mike Harding	6	2392	12:07 PM Oct 23, 2019 by BasilBruhaha
	Three essentials for full time travel (Preview) If your traveling full time what are three items you consider essential? Is it mobile internet, is it a Webber or something completely different?	Ger08	24	2533	10:12 AM Oct 23, 2019 by JayDee
	Looking for a place (Preview) Hi all seen this place on a travel show but I didnt catch where it was at I think it was in Queensland called crab hotel it is a camping ground though they said it was near palm hotel I guess they could be 100ks apart though it was pretty remote but on the coast thanks hurricane	Hurricane	12	2141	08:58 PM Oct 22, 2019 by PetenSue
	Daylight Saving (Preview)	Possum3	22	2043	12:55 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Insurance and living in your caravan 24x7 (Preview) It's insurance time again and NRMA, Club 4x4 will not insure if you live in the van. How does one get around this? I was with CIL but after the 1st year they whacked the premium up and slashed the insured value.	Snippy	7	1152	10:19 PM Oct 20, 2019 by GypsyRose1
	Wikicamps forcing upgrades ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anyone else noticed Wikicamps no longer works properly on older Iphones? i have had enough of app developers that deliberately cripple perfectly working software and force you to update your IOS on the phone. Which usually cripples the phone if it is older, so you have to go buy an new one. So bye bye Wi...	rrakausk	45	4856	06:49 AM Oct 20, 2019 by Mike Harding
	best place to snorkel on the reef (Preview) Hi Everyone! I'm looking for help deciding on where to take my family to snorkel on the reef. We can visit the reef from wither Airlie Beach or Bundaberg. I can see there are quite a few different options and I'm finding it hard to decide. I will have our 10 year old and 12 year old with us as well as our olde...	Full Van	11	1483	10:03 PM Oct 19, 2019 by agent13
	Lithium Battery Systems (Preview) Hi has anyone installed a lithium battery system from LBS products from QLD? I can't find any reviews. Thanks in advance.	Sergio	20	2482	09:55 PM Oct 19, 2019 by El Gringo
	What prompted you to hit the road (Preview) Just wondering what prompted people to hit the road. Was it, kids are old enough, had enough of the rat race, seemed like a good idea or something completely different? -- Edited by Ger08 on Thursday 17th of October 2019 08:55:42 PM	Ger08	18	3104	03:44 PM Oct 19, 2019 by Bobdown
	laundry soaker (Preview) hi allwould this soaker be ok for the loo or not strong enoughsnap	snap1946	7	2199	12:53 PM Oct 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Tasmania free camps ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone. I am a 67 year old adventurous, healthy and capable single female. First time posting and first big trip planned. I had planned to go North but left it too late so, change of plan - South (Been waiting for it to warm up a bit and doing some work on the caravan etc in the interim. Should be heading...	Cnewc	31	2571	11:35 PM Oct 18, 2019 by dabbler
	Phoenix Nomad phase 3 caravan questions Phoenix (Preview) Hi all - I am considering to buy a Phoenix Nomad single axle phase 3 caravan. 2000 model - so I assume an original Davidson made one ? What the buyer can not tell me is if ALL the cladding is made of Aluminium. Sides , front rear and top ? As far as I remember the frame is all Aluminium ? And the chassis dip galvan...	Jacob R	5	2206	06:24 PM Oct 17, 2019 by Cupie
	Wanted Boat Loader (Preview) Hi all, I am chasing a Boat Loader that will fit our 200 Series landcruiser. I have a 3.2 tinnie and want to purchase either a battery operated one or a remote control type. -- Edited by Branchie on Wednesday 14th of August 2019 04:09:19 AM	Branchie	7	1734	07:19 AM Oct 17, 2019 by Branchie
	Crusader Duke problems (Preview) Hi All I see back in 2017 Al and Rob had some concerns about their crusader (rippling in roof of crusader) and wondering how that panned out, and whether it bears any similarity to whats happened to our van. Bought a new Crusader Duke 2018 and loved it but struck several problems about a year in and after...	Gordon Bennett	14	3536	07:23 PM Oct 16, 2019 by AlPal
	Caravan Registration Paper Weights Not Matching Caravan Manufacturer Specifications (Preview) For your information, after reading here about caravan on road inspections and being over weight etc., I checked my registration papers and discovered that the specifications printed are not what the manufacturer claims. So I emailed the dealer and the NSW RMS; RMS advised to obtain a Blue Slip a...	Knight	8	1631	05:59 PM Oct 16, 2019 by LLD
	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	5211	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	5943	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	1512	03:40 PM Oct 15, 2019 by denmonkey
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