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Old and tired · Old and tired

Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...

Yaketty · Yaketty

Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM

laurieoz · laurieoz

I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John

cjt55 · cjt55

A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...

SeaJay · SeaJay

We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers

Des and Kay · Des and Kay

We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.

Cooly · Cooly

We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...

Hot Water · Hot Water

hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.

mylestom · mylestom

A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?

Peter and Jian · Peter and Jian

Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...

tiger5 · tiger5

Has anyone fitted gps tracker to their van in case of it being stolen? If you have what type & how did it work? Tiger5

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Lozza56 · Lozza56

Hi all, caravan door vent covers to stop dust getting in, I've seen velcro lift on/off covers around vents, but having trouble googling where to get them, can anyone advise where or maybe your best solution. Thankyou

Bushbaby · Bushbaby

Hi people was wondering if anybody knows the best road from Dubbo to Pt Macquarie towing a 25 foot caravan! thanks in advance

Salt · Salt

hi guys nearly made a bad mistake (Not checking on my behalf,) We just got some work done so we can have our car another 10 yrs, spent $6k on my 1992 80s series turbo diesel Land cruiser to get the Paint here and there & polish to get all the scratches out, new shockers, fuel pump, injectors etc etc. ge...

crocodile · crocodile

Howdy everyone, Can anyone in this great nomad world give me any info from travellers that have had or know of anyone that have had a Golden Eagle Eureka hardtop van. They are made by Paramount caravans in Melbourne. Hope some kind person will be able to give us some feedback.. Cheers Crocodile & M...

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

I am travelling in a Toyota Hiace campervan and contemplating a trip from Cloncurry to Lorne Hill. My van is not 4WD and I am looking for info about the accessibility. Thanks

Nelly · Nelly

I have a couple of questions about thermal cookers. Should they be in this section or in the cooking section? Happy camping - Nelly

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rig for campervan? (Preview) Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...	Old and tired	10	1180	08:10 AM May 1, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Grey Nomad Times? (Preview) Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM	Yaketty	4	1182	01:35 AM May 1, 2018 by Yaketty
	DC DC chargers (Preview) I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...	laurieoz	4	1508	12:25 AM May 1, 2018 by Tony Bev
	A reminder to always take extra care.... (Preview) Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John	rockylizard	2	1197	11:59 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New RACV Towing Pack (Preview) A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...	cjt55	12	4804	11:50 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	anyone recognise thes solar controler? (Preview) We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers	SeaJay	13	1224	11:46 PM Apr 30, 2018 by SeaJay
	Solar panels (Preview) We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.	Des and Kay	8	1332	11:28 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Caravan size?? (Preview) We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...	Cooly	12	4506	10:47 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	What types of hot water systems are used in caravans? (Preview) hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.	Hot Water	13	1544	10:22 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Caravan Accident Ballina 24Apr2018 (Preview) A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...	mylestom	5	1511	08:38 PM Apr 30, 2018 by dogbox
	Women drivers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?	Rip and Rosie	42	1850	07:46 PM Apr 30, 2018 by jules47
	Renovation kitchen bench top closed thanks (Preview) Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...	Peter and Jian	9	2051	12:11 AM Apr 30, 2018 by MikeL
	GPS TRACKERS (Preview) Has anyone fitted gps tracker to their van in case of it being stolen? If you have what type & how did it work? Tiger5	tiger5	3	1138	09:45 PM Apr 29, 2018 by MikeL
	Nissan’s X-Trail diesel is a surprise towing package (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	1037	07:41 PM Apr 29, 2018 by Old and tired
	Van door vent covers velcro (Preview) Hi all, caravan door vent covers to stop dust getting in, I've seen velcro lift on/off covers around vents, but having trouble googling where to get them, can anyone advise where or maybe your best solution. Thankyou	Lozza56	6	2590	06:21 PM Apr 29, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Best Road (Preview) Hi people was wondering if anybody knows the best road from Dubbo to Pt Macquarie towing a 25 foot caravan! thanks in advance	Bushbaby	6	1113	04:59 PM Apr 29, 2018 by Bushbaby
	ATM (Preview) hi guys nearly made a bad mistake (Not checking on my behalf,) We just got some work done so we can have our car another 10 yrs, spent $6k on my 1992 80s series turbo diesel Land cruiser to get the Paint here and there & polish to get all the scratches out, new shockers, fuel pump, injectors etc etc. ge...	Salt	10	1820	10:29 AM Apr 29, 2018 by Possum3
	Golden Eagle Eureka (Preview) Howdy everyone, Can anyone in this great nomad world give me any info from travellers that have had or know of anyone that have had a Golden Eagle Eureka hardtop van. They are made by Paramount caravans in Melbourne. Hope some kind person will be able to give us some feedback.. Cheers Crocodile & M...	crocodile	6	6871	08:32 PM Apr 27, 2018 by kbickhoff
	Lorne Hill (Preview) I am travelling in a Toyota Hiace campervan and contemplating a trip from Cloncurry to Lorne Hill. My van is not 4WD and I am looking for info about the accessibility. Thanks	Homer and Marge	5	1943	05:25 PM Apr 27, 2018 by wendyv
	Thermal Cookers (Preview) I have a couple of questions about thermal cookers. Should they be in this section or in the cooking section? Happy camping - Nelly	Nelly	11	1943	11:06 AM Apr 27, 2018 by abes
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