The Grey Nomads - General

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

If you are having trouble starting your a/c on the genny, try this. It is the combined current draw of both fan and compressor at start up that trips the overcurrent protection on medium gennys. Try running the fan only for a few moments before switching to cool. This way you only have two individual st...

prinex · prinex

Hi all, after much back and forth - van needed to fit the tow veichle, a bmw x5 se that has a max of 2700kq , or buy a new tow veichle - we finally made a move and decided to go for a Bailey Rangefinder caravan. With a "starting" tare of 1950 kq and 130 kq ball weight, it was the lightest we could find where all th...

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All Have just purchased a caravan with the windows that travel out to click to hold open. Previously we had wind out windows. Is there a way to adjust how far the window opens before the first click. We find that it is too far open when it rains and the position in the window frame is not far enough for air...

KayCeeT · KayCeeT

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me please. The aircon in my van is kaput. I think he said the condenser maybe. Anyway I live in my van and can't afford a new one. Wondering if it's a possibility to put a portable air con in it please. I'm not happy about it but my sister and brother in law think it would...

CummoSue · CummoSue

Hi all, Brand new members here. First post. After some advice from you seasoned travelers. We travelled up the middle and down the west coast for 3 months in 2014 and did the east coast in 2018. We're about to buy our retirement van and want to have recliners. Option 1 - brand new build with recliners o...

Arald and Desleigh · Arald and Desleigh

Wondering if anyone has the dimensions of the compressor mounts for a Harrier a/c unit.

Aging into the night · Aging into the night

The first thing I changed on the camper was the water pump. The original pump was very noisy which I replaced with a shurflo pump (I think that was the name), much quieter. I also made a stainless steel box to house the pump in. The other change I recently made was to replace the original shockers with Pedd...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

ALDI Stirling dehumidifier for the hot sticky weather when off grid and ac not a proposition. $80

van bitz · van bitz

I have an Adria caravan which has failed the gas inspection due to a bogus certificate issued previously. The defect list is such that it needs to have the gas system de-commissioned. Is it legal for me to simply de-register the van and sell it "as is, where is"? Can I do that whilst a defect notice for the...

malken · malken

Totally confused trying to work out weights. Here are the figures: GVM 3150kg Kerb weight 2455kg GCM 6250kg Payload 695kg Weight in vehicle with 2 passengers 293kg Caravan weight 3400kg Tbw 300kg When I add kerb weight, load weight and tbw I come up with 3048kg. Add the van weight of 3400kg and im over...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/Caravan%20Safety.pdf

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

can any one tell me what is the Alpine highway like to drive , will be in a MUX 2017 pulling a 17' 6" single axle caravan Some people say stay off it, others say great adventure , Or is it a take your time and enjoy We will be stopping in bright for a couple of nights heading off First week in Dec

vince56 · vince56

Hi, Been looking at Starlink as entertainment in the outback, just wondering what experience people have with the system and any issues to look out for. I have heard that they can be connected to your phone to have communication similar to sat phones, any comments please?

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

There is a story if a couple that owned a Subaru while towing to achieve 16.3 L/100km so they updated to a Toyota hybrid Kluger to tow a 1525kg (atm) Bailey caravan and achieve as low as 10.6 but commonly 11.5 L/100km. In comparison our new Kia Sportage GTline diesel 8sp auto achieves 11.5-12.5 L/100km....

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi all, I am looking at getting my 1st caravan. Have my eye on a 2nd hand 2018 Lotus( approx 70k). As it is a timber frame model, are there any tell tale signs that I can look at that might say it has had a leak and may in later on rot the timber. Would obviously be looking for and staining on wall or flooring, a...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

Taking into consideration everyone's comments, and my actual situation I have decided to go with the two small gas tanks on the roof and my fire extinguisher is going to be bolted to the floor under the passenger seat (I've realised that the release catch is fairly easy to operate). I am a 'just in case'...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Does anyone know the name of the colour of the caravan drawbar? I have been touching up the rust spots on the drawbar of our 2019 Retreat Fraser and what I thought was a close match from Bunnings is way off (Metallic Grey). Please don't say, "GREY" as there are about 39485674932040586 shades of grey i...

KeithN · KeithN

I am trying to add LED stop/tail/indicator lamps in a higher position on my van. Have wired them up in conjunction with the original incandescent lamps. The Tail light works, The Indicators work but when you apply the brake instead of shining brighter the brake light dims. If I connect the LED lamps di...

JayDee · JayDee

A large part of the Queensland southeast corner has received some welcome RAIN. Here at our home in Logan City, we have received over (2) two and a half inches overnight. Wherever you are, hope you get your share of the rain. Jay&dee (Happy days)

prinex · prinex

https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/17ur5by/dont_know_where_else_to_post_so_here_i_go_this_is/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How to start a/c on generator (Preview) If you are having trouble starting your a/c on the genny, try this. It is the combined current draw of both fan and compressor at start up that trips the overcurrent protection on medium gennys. Try running the fan only for a few moments before switching to cool. This way you only have two individual st...	Brodie Allen	8	1238	01:25 PM Dec 11, 2023 by Onedodger
	Followup to "2700kq tow max and compromise on caravan .. or new tow veichle" (Preview) Hi all, after much back and forth - van needed to fit the tow veichle, a bmw x5 se that has a max of 2700kq , or buy a new tow veichle - we finally made a move and decided to go for a Bailey Rangefinder caravan. With a "starting" tare of 1950 kq and 130 kq ball weight, it was the lightest we could find where all th...	prinex	10	1448	11:24 PM Dec 10, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Adjust window travel length (Preview) Hi All Have just purchased a caravan with the windows that travel out to click to hold open. Previously we had wind out windows. Is there a way to adjust how far the window opens before the first click. We find that it is too far open when it rains and the position in the window frame is not far enough for air...	Caravan Happy	11	1295	05:38 PM Dec 10, 2023 by Dick0
	Air con (Preview) Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me please. The aircon in my van is kaput. I think he said the condenser maybe. Anyway I live in my van and can't afford a new one. Wondering if it's a possibility to put a portable air con in it please. I'm not happy about it but my sister and brother in law think it would...	KayCeeT	21	1573	12:37 PM Dec 10, 2023 by KayCeeT
	Bench dinette seat removal (Preview) Hi all, Brand new members here. First post. After some advice from you seasoned travelers. We travelled up the middle and down the west coast for 3 months in 2014 and did the east coast in 2018. We're about to buy our retirement van and want to have recliners. Option 1 - brand new build with recliners o...	CummoSue	8	1139	09:19 AM Dec 8, 2023 by CummoSue
	Dometic Harrier compressor mount dimensions. (Preview) Wondering if anyone has the dimensions of the compressor mounts for a Harrier a/c unit.	Arald and Desleigh	4	520	09:18 PM Dec 7, 2023 by Arald and Desleigh
	Improvements and changes to a camper trailer (Preview) The first thing I changed on the camper was the water pump. The original pump was very noisy which I replaced with a shurflo pump (I think that was the name), much quieter. I also made a stainless steel box to house the pump in. The other change I recently made was to replace the original shockers with Pedd...	Aging into the night	4	773	12:10 PM Dec 7, 2023 by Saaby
	Beaut little mini dehumidifier 12v or adapter (Preview) ALDI Stirling dehumidifier for the hot sticky weather when off grid and ac not a proposition. $80	Brodie Allen	5	923	02:03 PM Dec 5, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	deregistering a van (Preview) I have an Adria caravan which has failed the gas inspection due to a bogus certificate issued previously. The defect list is such that it needs to have the gas system de-commissioned. Is it legal for me to simply de-register the van and sell it "as is, where is"? Can I do that whilst a defect notice for the...	van bitz	4	562	11:43 AM Dec 5, 2023 by van bitz
	Is this legal weight ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Totally confused trying to work out weights. Here are the figures: GVM 3150kg Kerb weight 2455kg GCM 6250kg Payload 695kg Weight in vehicle with 2 passengers 293kg Caravan weight 3400kg Tbw 300kg When I add kerb weight, load weight and tbw I come up with 3048kg. Add the van weight of 3400kg and im over...	malken	56	2859	02:53 PM Dec 2, 2023 by Possum3
	NSW caravan information (Preview) https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/Caravan%20Safety.pdf	Gundog	2	718	08:03 AM Dec 1, 2023 by Magnarc
	Alpine Highway (Preview) can any one tell me what is the Alpine highway like to drive , will be in a MUX 2017 pulling a 17' 6" single axle caravan Some people say stay off it, others say great adventure , Or is it a take your time and enjoy We will be stopping in bright for a couple of nights heading off First week in Dec	Cowboy7307	15	1505	09:07 AM Nov 30, 2023 by Magnarc
	Starlink, good bad or ugly? (Preview) Hi, Been looking at Starlink as entertainment in the outback, just wondering what experience people have with the system and any issues to look out for. I have heard that they can be connected to your phone to have communication similar to sat phones, any comments please?	vince56	28	3617	11:40 PM Nov 27, 2023 by bristte
	Diesel vs Petrol Hybrid (Preview) There is a story if a couple that owned a Subaru while towing to achieve 16.3 L/100km so they updated to a Toyota hybrid Kluger to tow a 1525kg (atm) Bailey caravan and achieve as low as 10.6 but commonly 11.5 L/100km. In comparison our new Kia Sportage GTline diesel 8sp auto achieves 11.5-12.5 L/100km....	Eaglemax	8	835	07:24 PM Nov 27, 2023 by Eaglemax
	2nd Van Timber Frame (Preview) Hi all, I am looking at getting my 1st caravan. Have my eye on a 2nd hand 2018 Lotus( approx 70k). As it is a timber frame model, are there any tell tale signs that I can look at that might say it has had a leak and may in later on rot the timber. Would obviously be looking for and staining on wall or flooring, a...	JOSHG	4	738	05:25 AM Nov 27, 2023 by Rodsvan
	Follow up to LPG gas tank on the roof (Preview) Taking into consideration everyone's comments, and my actual situation I have decided to go with the two small gas tanks on the roof and my fire extinguisher is going to be bolted to the floor under the passenger seat (I've realised that the release catch is fairly easy to operate). I am a 'just in case'...	Wannabe nomad	0	534	08:41 AM Nov 25, 2023 by Wannabe nomad
	2019 Retreat Fraser drawbar colour (Preview) Does anyone know the name of the colour of the caravan drawbar? I have been touching up the rust spots on the drawbar of our 2019 Retreat Fraser and what I thought was a close match from Bunnings is way off (Metallic Grey). Please don't say, "GREY" as there are about 39485674932040586 shades of grey i...	Pradokakadudavid	19	2522	01:41 PM Nov 23, 2023 by Paddles
	Electrical Problem - Help Please (Preview) I am trying to add LED stop/tail/indicator lamps in a higher position on my van. Have wired them up in conjunction with the original incandescent lamps. The Tail light works, The Indicators work but when you apply the brake instead of shining brighter the brake light dims. If I connect the LED lamps di...	KeithN	11	1711	10:52 PM Nov 22, 2023 by KeithN
	Rain, beautiful Rain. (Preview) A large part of the Queensland southeast corner has received some welcome RAIN. Here at our home in Logan City, we have received over (2) two and a half inches overnight. Wherever you are, hope you get your share of the rain. Jay&dee (Happy days)	JayDee	13	828	07:31 PM Nov 22, 2023 by Southern Cruizer
	State of the caravan industry (Preview) https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/17ur5by/dont_know_where_else_to_post_so_here_i_go_this_is/	prinex	7	2217	09:59 AM Nov 22, 2023 by HandyWalter
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