The Grey Nomads - General

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...

TURNER JEFFREY · TURNER JEFFREY

Hi. Thinking of buying Avan Maddison 2009. Any owners out there?

Farmhat · Farmhat

Many of the best places we have camped during the last six months in Queensland have been along their rivers. Here are a few of them. Corella River (dam) Burdekin River Fletcher Creek Russell River South Cedar Creek Joe.

Jayco Gypsy · Jayco Gypsy

I've been reading the search replies for towing mirrors. Have a question, has anyone used the Milenco Grand Aero Extra Wide Flat Glass mirrors on a Colorado 2018 model? If so has there been any issues with them folding in when passed by a large truck or falling off. Thanks.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Pretty much as the subject says: I do not have confidence in the standard ball hitch for my 2.7T caravan on bush roads or bumpy bitumen roads (especially those with "waves"!) and would like to replace it. Suggestions appreciated.

phum · phum

I have a 2015 Colorado . where do people mount their trailer brake controller and maybe a uhf? Peter

iana · iana

There is a lot of campfire heresy about this, but has anybody actually had their rig weighed, and are there just warnings issued, or is the offence taken more seriously.

iana · iana

I have heard of people using an "R" clip on their hitch. Found one on the road the other month, and have been using it on the padlock point on the hitch, but don't really see the reason for it. Maybe it will deter someone from tampering with the hitch handle, otherwise I see it as unnecessary. The hitch alre...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Currently at White Cliffs in NorthWest NSW. It is a remote opal mining town ninety kilometers north of Wilcannia One of the most friendliest places ever. Glad I was able to get here at this time as in another month the town shuts down for the summer, pub and all, due to the extreme heat. View to the North V...

tastourer · tastourer

I wonder how many on this forum have a problem with the paint peeling off the checker plate panels on their vans. I was advised last week that there are 1600 outstanding claims against the insurance company who at this stage are refusing to address the problem and it could be years before anything is don...

Llib Nosrebor · Llib Nosrebor

Hi. In response to an article in issue 205 of the G.M.T. regarding Tony Dawson building 2 caravans, a link was offered in which to comment. I tried many times, but the link would not work for me, so I will try here. Firstly, good onya Tony. It appears you built both from the ground up yourself. that is not an...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	TV (Preview) Thoughts on a TV for our camper please. What type of TV and aerial?	Hapinest	6	1596	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	3862	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	5289	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	1163	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	2098	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	2068	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	4552	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	1698	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	1295	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	3458	01:54 PM Oct 7, 2019 by howpar
	Avan Maddison (Preview) Hi. Thinking of buying Avan Maddison 2009. Any owners out there?	TURNER JEFFREY	0	1226	08:56 AM Oct 7, 2019 by TURNER JEFFREY
	Queensland Campgrounds - Rivers (Preview) Many of the best places we have camped during the last six months in Queensland have been along their rivers. Here are a few of them. Corella River (dam) Burdekin River Fletcher Creek Russell River South Cedar Creek Joe.	Farmhat	5	1904	04:13 PM Oct 6, 2019 by Farmhat
	Towing Mirrors Milenco Grand Aero 3 (Preview) I've been reading the search replies for towing mirrors. Have a question, has anyone used the Milenco Grand Aero Extra Wide Flat Glass mirrors on a Colorado 2018 model? If so has there been any issues with them folding in when passed by a large truck or falling off. Thanks.	Jayco Gypsy	10	1476	11:38 AM Oct 6, 2019 by Jayco Gypsy
	I don't like the ball hitch - what's a better replacement? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Pretty much as the subject says: I do not have confidence in the standard ball hitch for my 2.7T caravan on bush roads or bumpy bitumen roads (especially those with "waves"!) and would like to replace it. Suggestions appreciated.	Mike Harding	37	8307	09:40 AM Oct 5, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Trailer brake controller (Preview) I have a 2015 Colorado . where do people mount their trailer brake controller and maybe a uhf? Peter	phum	4	1119	06:23 PM Oct 4, 2019 by phum
	Caravans stopped and weighed. (Preview) There is a lot of campfire heresy about this, but has anybody actually had their rig weighed, and are there just warnings issued, or is the offence taken more seriously.	iana	24	3517	05:35 PM Oct 4, 2019 by Radar
	Why use an "R" clip on the hitch. (Preview) I have heard of people using an "R" clip on their hitch. Found one on the road the other month, and have been using it on the padlock point on the hitch, but don't really see the reason for it. Maybe it will deter someone from tampering with the hitch handle, otherwise I see it as unnecessary. The hitch alre...	iana	8	6117	08:33 PM Oct 3, 2019 by Bicyclecamper
	Remote Places - White Cliffs (Preview) Currently at White Cliffs in NorthWest NSW. It is a remote opal mining town ninety kilometers north of Wilcannia One of the most friendliest places ever. Glad I was able to get here at this time as in another month the town shuts down for the summer, pub and all, due to the extreme heat. View to the North V...	Farmhat	20	2169	03:37 PM Oct 3, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Paint peeling off checker plate panels (Preview) I wonder how many on this forum have a problem with the paint peeling off the checker plate panels on their vans. I was advised last week that there are 1600 outstanding claims against the insurance company who at this stage are refusing to address the problem and it could be years before anything is don...	tastourer	16	4209	01:43 PM Oct 3, 2019 by dogbox
	Building your own caravan (Preview) Hi. In response to an article in issue 205 of the G.M.T. regarding Tony Dawson building 2 caravans, a link was offered in which to comment. I tried many times, but the link would not work for me, so I will try here. Firstly, good onya Tony. It appears you built both from the ground up yourself. that is not an...	Llib Nosrebor	7	1339	10:10 AM Oct 3, 2019 by Greg 1
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