The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... There have been a couple of threads recently pondering the future with or without electrical vehicles. Perhaps, one could consider the advances in phone technology over the past 30 years ... wonder what the next 30 years in automotive/electrical vehicle technology might bring. Cheers...

smashestoashes · smashestoashes

Hi All!! First time forum user. We are a young couple who have just bought a Jayco freedom poptop and are looking for a free or cheap spec to test run the baby before we quit our jobs and live the nomad life. We would like to head down gippsland area for fishing this weekend. Does anyone have any suggestions...

Shogun · Shogun

HI all, I am starting to do a podcast series on GN's who travel full-time and would love to interview a few of you. If you are interested then please message me here. I only want to do a few so first in best dressed. It will basically take 15-20 minutes of your time and I can call you and do it over the phone. I'm...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Every year round the end of February-beginning of March for about 4 weeks we get those blasted biting march flies. This happens when the Tuart and Gum trees blossom without fail, every year. This year we had little to no march flies at all, just as we had no blossoms on the native trees as well. Now a old lo...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Toyota have made a bold statement saying they hope to release an EV Hilux within 5 years worldwide including Australia. They have quoted Qld as having EV charging stations right now every two hundred K's from the NSW Border all the way to Cairns. This next bit is lifted from their press release. Still...

RedGeorge · RedGeorge

I'm really hoping that someone may be able to help me with this one, and if so many thanks in advance!!! I've recently downsized to the above van, but to get fresh water into the tank is a nightmare for me and almost impossible. However slowly I let the water run, it rushes back at me. I'm unable to ask the pr...

sassycat · sassycat

Well took quite a while but we ave bought our new van its a 2006 VW LT35 with everything we wanted (except auto) now have to spend little time working things out as so different from Mazda E2000 LOL for instance can not get reverse camera to work it did when we bought and man didnt have any manuals for vehicl...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all again, has anyone out there been to Cape Tribulation.. if so what is the road in like, and will I be able to tow a 21'6" off-road van there, also the camp ground (is there one) and what's it like, power, water, amenities etc.. is there a shop for supply's there... any info would be very helpful.. Bra...

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

G,day to All, Can anyone recommend Caravan Parks in Darwin, Never been up that way so don,t know my way around. Had a look on google, but hopefully a few of you have first hand experience. Thanks in advance to all who reply. Regards Dave

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

just opened 12 km east of Manangatang

AndersonJ · AndersonJ

Hi all I am going to insulate my van and looking for the best way to prevent condensation and mould. I am currently looking at using reflectix with earthwool insulation with a R of 2.5. I have seen this been used in some tutorials and videos online but am open to take advice and hear first hand experience...

Pamela G · Pamela G

New owners just announced.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi would like a bit of help in choosing a good gelcoat wash and wax..plenty on the market mcguires . thetford . mothers .! many of which have the same claims biodegradable et c wont strip off existing wax etc etc .... Can anyone recommend one product they have used ? and are happy with . Normal car w...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Gvm upgrade izuxu d.max I would like any information from dmax owners on pedders ,ironman Lovell's or any other legal suspension upgrade up to 3600 kg any recomendations would be great thank

MaryFell · MaryFell

Hi we have been considering trading up our Mazda CX 5 for a larger vehicle . It is a 2.5 petrol model and we are towing an AVan weighing around 1200kgs with no plans to tow anything larger . We just returned from a trip to SA and had expected that the car would struggle , but the fuel consumption averaged 10....

kazza58 · kazza58

Our 19 Foot Caravan is our Home and Will Be Leaving SA Residential Caravan Park to Travel for Two or more Years.... We will Not have a fixed address... Once we leave Adelaide we would like to know the best way to get our mail... We are on the Net through Telstra...WI FI if that Helps.. Just concerned abo...

first time 53 · first time 53

Hi all Looking at buying Ford Escape 4x4 Diesel [ 1800 Kg Braked tow capacity ] Will it be ok to Tow a 2006 Galaxy Pop Top with following weights : Tare =1283 / ATM = 1583 / GTM = 1438 . Can any one out there advise please Thanks From firsttime

iana · iana

Technical or General, I think general? but our sinks were very slow draining, usual comments blocked breather in the grey water tank, valves all gunked up etc etc. I set to and got rid of any bends in the pipe work that held water, i.e. made a valve like an "S" trap and whalla, the water drains with a vortex...

PeterX · PeterX

The current issue of The Shed magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" The magazine is available , probably in many public libraries, It is in Brisbane City Council libraries. The magazine is sold in selected Australian newsagents, listed on their website .... This info "may" b...

michaelb · michaelb

Hi all, Have had my Regent 21ft since last July. As the ownership of Regent changed a while back with no previous van manufacturing details past on, I am still finding my way around exactly how things work - mostly electrically. Current issue: how is the breaksafe battery NORMALLY charged? I have run...

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	Advances of Technology (Preview) Gday... There have been a couple of threads recently pondering the future with or without electrical vehicles. Perhaps, one could consider the advances in phone technology over the past 30 years ... wonder what the next 30 years in automotive/electrical vehicle technology might bring. Cheers...	rockylizard	7	1881	07:47 AM Apr 16, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Seeking recommendations Gippsland free camps and sneaky Easter spec? (Preview) Hi All!! First time forum user. We are a young couple who have just bought a Jayco freedom poptop and are looking for a free or cheap spec to test run the baby before we quit our jobs and live the nomad life. We would like to head down gippsland area for fishing this weekend. Does anyone have any suggestions...	smashestoashes	7	2346	04:32 PM Apr 15, 2019 by Brownie2
	Podcast with some GN's (Preview) HI all, I am starting to do a podcast series on GN's who travel full-time and would love to interview a few of you. If you are interested then please message me here. I only want to do a few so first in best dressed. It will basically take 15-20 minutes of your time and I can call you and do it over the phone. I'm...	Shogun	0	976	04:13 PM Apr 15, 2019 by Shogun
	March Flies (Preview) Every year round the end of February-beginning of March for about 4 weeks we get those blasted biting march flies. This happens when the Tuart and Gum trees blossom without fail, every year. This year we had little to no march flies at all, just as we had no blossoms on the native trees as well. Now a old lo...	Bobdown	19	2877	05:11 PM Apr 13, 2019 by Extraordinary Rendition
	HiLux Within 5 years for the EV version (Preview) Toyota have made a bold statement saying they hope to release an EV Hilux within 5 years worldwide including Australia. They have quoted Qld as having EV charging stations right now every two hundred K's from the NSW Border all the way to Cairns. This next bit is lifted from their press release. Still...	Yuglamron	8	963	07:50 AM Apr 13, 2019 by PeterD
	Tank filling problem on a 1998 Windsor Dynasty. (Preview) I'm really hoping that someone may be able to help me with this one, and if so many thanks in advance!!! I've recently downsized to the above van, but to get fresh water into the tank is a nightmare for me and almost impossible. However slowly I let the water run, it rushes back at me. I'm unable to ask the pr...	RedGeorge	7	946	11:49 AM Apr 12, 2019 by markf
	New Campervan (Preview) Well took quite a while but we ave bought our new van its a 2006 VW LT35 with everything we wanted (except auto) now have to spend little time working things out as so different from Mazda E2000 LOL for instance can not get reverse camera to work it did when we bought and man didnt have any manuals for vehicl...	sassycat	3	1579	07:36 PM Apr 11, 2019 by Landfall
	Cape Tribulation (Preview) Hi all again, has anyone out there been to Cape Tribulation.. if so what is the road in like, and will I be able to tow a 21'6" off-road van there, also the camp ground (is there one) and what's it like, power, water, amenities etc.. is there a shop for supply's there... any info would be very helpful.. Bra...	Branchie	12	2587	04:15 PM Apr 11, 2019 by mixo
	Van parks Darwin (Preview) G,day to All, Can anyone recommend Caravan Parks in Darwin, Never been up that way so don,t know my way around. Had a look on google, but hopefully a few of you have first hand experience. Thanks in advance to all who reply. Regards Dave	Birdy1710	10	2407	01:03 PM Apr 11, 2019 by Sarge9
	Just opened near Manangatang (Preview) just opened 12 km east of Manangatang	Woody n Sue	1	1347	12:45 PM Apr 11, 2019 by aussietraveller
	Insulation and Mould (Preview) Hi all I am going to insulate my van and looking for the best way to prevent condensation and mould. I am currently looking at using reflectix with earthwool insulation with a R of 2.5. I have seen this been used in some tutorials and videos online but am open to take advice and hear first hand experience...	AndersonJ	1	1346	11:26 AM Apr 11, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Kokoda Caravans (Preview) New owners just announced.	Pamela G	8	2116	07:32 PM Apr 10, 2019 by montie
	good rv washand wax (Preview) Hi would like a bit of help in choosing a good gelcoat wash and wax..plenty on the market mcguires . thetford . mothers .! many of which have the same claims biodegradable et c wont strip off existing wax etc etc .... Can anyone recommend one product they have used ? and are happy with . Normal car w...	goldenyears	16	1696	05:04 PM Apr 9, 2019 by littledick
	Izuzu dmax gvm upgrade (Preview) Gvm upgrade izuxu d.max I would like any information from dmax owners on pedders ,ironman Lovell's or any other legal suspension upgrade up to 3600 kg any recomendations would be great thank	travelyounger	13	3222	08:33 PM Apr 8, 2019 by travelyounger
	Tow vehicle for small van (Preview) Hi we have been considering trading up our Mazda CX 5 for a larger vehicle . It is a 2.5 petrol model and we are towing an AVan weighing around 1200kgs with no plans to tow anything larger . We just returned from a trip to SA and had expected that the car would struggle , but the fuel consumption averaged 10....	MaryFell	2	986	07:46 PM Apr 8, 2019 by MaryFell
	suggestions for mailing address while living on the Road for two years with no fixed address (Preview) Our 19 Foot Caravan is our Home and Will Be Leaving SA Residential Caravan Park to Travel for Two or more Years.... We will Not have a fixed address... Once we leave Adelaide we would like to know the best way to get our mail... We are on the Net through Telstra...WI FI if that Helps.. Just concerned abo...	kazza58	7	1560	06:58 PM Apr 8, 2019 by piratesgold
	New to caravaing need advice (Preview) Hi all Looking at buying Ford Escape 4x4 Diesel [ 1800 Kg Braked tow capacity ] Will it be ok to Tow a 2006 Galaxy Pop Top with following weights : Tare =1283 / ATM = 1583 / GTM = 1438 . Can any one out there advise please Thanks From firsttime	first time 53	24	2285	08:27 AM Apr 8, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Slow draining sinks. (Preview) Technical or General, I think general? but our sinks were very slow draining, usual comments blocked breather in the grey water tank, valves all gunked up etc etc. I set to and got rid of any bends in the pipe work that held water, i.e. made a valve like an "S" trap and whalla, the water drains with a vortex...	iana	4	1822	07:33 AM Apr 8, 2019 by SouthernComfort
	The current issue of "The Shed" magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" (Preview) The current issue of The Shed magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" The magazine is available , probably in many public libraries, It is in Brisbane City Council libraries. The magazine is sold in selected Australian newsagents, listed on their website .... This info "may" b...	PeterX	0	1331	10:58 AM Apr 7, 2019 by PeterX
	Breaksafe battery (Preview) Hi all, Have had my Regent 21ft since last July. As the ownership of Regent changed a while back with no previous van manufacturing details past on, I am still finding my way around exactly how things work - mostly electrically. Current issue: how is the breaksafe battery NORMALLY charged? I have run...	michaelb	5	1591	09:46 PM Apr 4, 2019 by michaelb
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