Show us your rig

Webmaster · Webmaster

Here’s your chance to share pictures and details of your ‘pride and joy’ with fellow grey nomads. Whether you’ve been around the block a dozen times in your tried-and-trusted veteran van or you’ve just been out and bought an all mod-cons luxury motorhome, this is the place to share your excitement a...

BennytheBall1958 · BennytheBall1958

Our MY12 Blue Sky Radiance 24 footer, absolutely brilliant van. We tow with a MY15 DMAX auto van is 3250kg. -- Edited by BennytheBall1958 on Saturday 10th of November 2018 10:03:11 AM

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

So Excited to announce that I have finally purchased my very first van. She is a 2004 Paramount 18' in really good condition. I'm like a dog chasing a car....now that I have it, I'm not sure what to do with it. Still working full time so I guess I will just have to start planning trips. We will tow it with Lo...

New Member · Hymer1

Just thought I'd post our rig that we are traveling around Australia in. We started from Mandurah, WA at the end of Aug. and are now at Wilpena Pound in SA, having clocked 5000kms. She is a German build Hymer on a Mercedes chassis and is 28 years old, we used to drive her - minus Suzuki - round Europe but a cou...

FMC · FMC

We have made a few changes since this photo, but this rig is very comfortable, 1998 Golf Challenger 23ft, toilet and shower, off the grid capable with satellite dish mounted on roof.

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

Went with Port Phillip FWD Club to the Big Desert and Pink Lakes for a week of sand and desert driving. Great country up there! Like so many National Parks, trailers were banned and since I had the only slide-on, I did it in comfort! Apart from not freezing to death in a tent, I could take a morning shower wi...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

Q1 I am looking at a 2013 Nissan Patrol 3.0 ltr diesel auto tow capacity of 3500kg and ball weight of 350 kg pulling a van with an atm of 2500kg does any one have any idea on fuel consumption. Q2 I am also considering a 2016 toyota Prado it has a max tow capacity of 2500kg and ball weight of 250kg I know it is lega...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

I am just buying a tug for my new van atm 2500kg trying to decide between auto and manual cheers

Stretch60 · Stretch60

Hi all finally finished refurbishing the decals on my second hand Boroma. If you see the angry bear around Northern Victoria, Southern NSW and QLD in the new year, give us a wave.

iana · iana

Can't get the bloody pictures to re-size, given up. Full time on the road. Mazda BT50 extra cab, and Jayco 24 ft Silverline Outback. -- Edited by iana on Monday 1st of October 2018 10:12:34 AM

Trekka · Trekka

HI all, If any one knows where my last three posts which are under "Van Rebuild" could you please let me know (Reward Offered) Kind Regards, Alan.

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Thought i would get my act together and post an up date on the old van, since the last post i have re furbished the old windows and installed them but i must say after doing that i now wish that i lashed out and purchased new windows instead of using the old ones not that there's anything wrong with the...

ronjons · ronjons

Hi, Is it just me or are there a lot of nosy people out there who feel the need to watch every move you make? I am alone most of the time and I find it unsettling to say the least when I am out side cleaning up or stretching my legs and I can hear the people inside the van follow you as you walk past their van and back...

ronjons · ronjons

I would like to tint our caravan windows darker but from articles I have read there appears to be a problem having this done. Some of the comments say that it is against the law in some states others say that iy cracks or bubbles in the heat. Love to hear others opinions or even another way of having privacy...

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Our rig

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all this is my rig An Avan Ray 14 2002 pop top pulled by Hilux 2wd diesel. It is set up to be self sufficien. 200w solar panel and a 105ah battery. I will be adding a folding panel for winter trips. I have an Eberspacher diesel heater (excellent) . Gas fridge, cooking and bbq. Joolca twin en-suite and gas...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Hope everyone is well, ive been reasonably busy on the old van in the last week or so fitting the propeller plate, door, step and awning etc. The propeller plate is glued and screwed where you can't see, i then trimmed the roof sheets and bent them over the wall cladding trying to reduce any chance...

PVEJOY18 · PVEJOY18

Hi, We just purchased our first caravan, 18ft coromal shes an oldie but will do what we need it to do until we are ready to hit the road fulltime. I am making curtains for it atm, tv stereo system, ready for our first trip in 3 weeks time. Needing to buy an aerial for the tv, not sure what to buy yet. any tips an...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Hope every one is going okay, i have been plodding a long with the van making some headway. Some of the of the pictures in the last post showed the van on its side don't know how that happened but those pics wasn't the only thing on there side i end up on my side whilst carrying some propeller plate for...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Thought i would post an up date on the van rebuild, i have nearly finished cladding the walls just waiting on the propeller plate to be cut and folded which should be finished in the next few days. I have also sheeted the roof and back wall, when i get the propeller plate and fit that i can put the corn...

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	STICKY: Welcome to 'Show us your Rig'! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here’s your chance to share pictures and details of your ‘pride and joy’ with fellow grey nomads. Whether you’ve been around the block a dozen times in your tried-and-trusted veteran van or you’ve just been out and bought an all mod-cons luxury motorhome, this is the place to share your excitement a...	Webmaster	37	30065	04:04 PM Nov 13, 2017 by Milang Bob
	Our Rig Bluey (Preview) Our MY12 Blue Sky Radiance 24 footer, absolutely brilliant van. We tow with a MY15 DMAX auto van is 3250kg. -- Edited by BennytheBall1958 on Saturday 10th of November 2018 10:03:11 AM	BennytheBall1958	9	449	01:29 PM Nov 12, 2018 by sandgrooper1
	So Excited!!! (Preview) So Excited to announce that I have finally purchased my very first van. She is a 2004 Paramount 18' in really good condition. I'm like a dog chasing a car....now that I have it, I'm not sure what to do with it. Still working full time so I guess I will just have to start planning trips. We will tow it with Lo...	Hoodathunkit	3	338	12:52 AM Nov 10, 2018 by villatranquilla
	New Member (Preview) Just thought I'd post our rig that we are traveling around Australia in. We started from Mandurah, WA at the end of Aug. and are now at Wilpena Pound in SA, having clocked 5000kms. She is a German build Hymer on a Mercedes chassis and is 28 years old, we used to drive her - minus Suzuki - round Europe but a cou...	Hymer1	6	544	05:30 PM Oct 29, 2018 by Yuglamron
	Our rig (Preview) We have made a few changes since this photo, but this rig is very comfortable, 1998 Golf Challenger 23ft, toilet and shower, off the grid capable with satellite dish mounted on roof.	FMC	3	484	08:01 PM Nov 7, 2018 by fwdoz
	Victoria's Big Desert area (Preview) Went with Port Phillip FWD Club to the Big Desert and Pink Lakes for a week of sand and desert driving. Great country up there! Like so many National Parks, trailers were banned and since I had the only slide-on, I did it in comfort! Apart from not freezing to death in a tent, I could take a morning shower wi...	Gary and Barb	2	429	07:04 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Gary and Barb
	Type of rig and fuel consumption ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Q1 I am looking at a 2013 Nissan Patrol 3.0 ltr diesel auto tow capacity of 3500kg and ball weight of 350 kg pulling a van with an atm of 2500kg does any one have any idea on fuel consumption. Q2 I am also considering a 2016 toyota Prado it has a max tow capacity of 2500kg and ball weight of 250kg I know it is lega...	not so grey nomads	30	960	10:58 PM Oct 16, 2018 by Stretch60
	Tug auto or manual (Preview) I am just buying a tug for my new van atm 2500kg trying to decide between auto and manual cheers	not so grey nomads	18	637	12:28 PM Nov 7, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Revamp of older decals (Preview) Hi all finally finished refurbishing the decals on my second hand Boroma. If you see the angry bear around Northern Victoria, Southern NSW and QLD in the new year, give us a wave.	Stretch60	1	349	11:25 PM Oct 9, 2018 by Radar
	Full Time on the Road. (Preview) Can't get the bloody pictures to re-size, given up. Full time on the road. Mazda BT50 extra cab, and Jayco 24 ft Silverline Outback. -- Edited by iana on Monday 1st of October 2018 10:12:34 AM	iana	9	798	08:37 PM Oct 9, 2018 by Kisha
	Lost Post (Preview) HI all, If any one knows where my last three posts which are under "Van Rebuild" could you please let me know (Reward Offered) Kind Regards, Alan.	Trekka	2	741	11:31 PM Aug 31, 2018 by Trekka
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Thought i would get my act together and post an up date on the old van, since the last post i have re furbished the old windows and installed them but i must say after doing that i now wish that i lashed out and purchased new windows instead of using the old ones not that there's anything wrong with the...	Trekka	1	593	09:05 PM Aug 30, 2018 by Radar
	How do you deal with nosy caravaners parked beside you in caravan parks? (Preview) Hi, Is it just me or are there a lot of nosy people out there who feel the need to watch every move you make? I am alone most of the time and I find it unsettling to say the least when I am out side cleaning up or stretching my legs and I can hear the people inside the van follow you as you walk past their van and back...	ronjons	12	1563	05:21 AM Sep 14, 2018 by ronjons
	Are there any legal issues or application issues in regards to having caravan windows darken by Tinting? (Preview) I would like to tint our caravan windows darker but from articles I have read there appears to be a problem having this done. Some of the comments say that it is against the law in some states others say that iy cracks or bubbles in the heat. Love to hear others opinions or even another way of having privacy...	ronjons	3	594	12:21 PM Aug 22, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Our Supreme and 2.8 Tojo Tugger (Preview) Our rig	Bill And Diann	1	794	06:33 PM Aug 19, 2018 by Dougwe
	My Avan Ray 14 (Preview) Hi all this is my rig An Avan Ray 14 2002 pop top pulled by Hilux 2wd diesel. It is set up to be self sufficien. 200w solar panel and a 105ah battery. I will be adding a folding panel for winter trips. I have an Eberspacher diesel heater (excellent) . Gas fridge, cooking and bbq. Joolca twin en-suite and gas...	Colin Penrose	9	868	02:30 PM Aug 14, 2018 by Colin Penrose
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Hope everyone is well, ive been reasonably busy on the old van in the last week or so fitting the propeller plate, door, step and awning etc. The propeller plate is glued and screwed where you can't see, i then trimmed the roof sheets and bent them over the wall cladding trying to reduce any chance...	Trekka	5	732	05:51 PM Aug 18, 2018 by Ron-D
	OUR First Caravan (Preview) Hi, We just purchased our first caravan, 18ft coromal shes an oldie but will do what we need it to do until we are ready to hit the road fulltime. I am making curtains for it atm, tv stereo system, ready for our first trip in 3 weeks time. Needing to buy an aerial for the tv, not sure what to buy yet. any tips an...	PVEJOY18	12	1127	10:17 PM Oct 29, 2018 by Greg 1
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Hope every one is going okay, i have been plodding a long with the van making some headway. Some of the of the pictures in the last post showed the van on its side don't know how that happened but those pics wasn't the only thing on there side i end up on my side whilst carrying some propeller plate for...	Trekka	3	769	08:59 AM Jul 31, 2018 by Dougwe
	Van Rebuild. (Preview) Hi All, Thought i would post an up date on the van rebuild, i have nearly finished cladding the walls just waiting on the propeller plate to be cut and folded which should be finished in the next few days. I have also sheeted the roof and back wall, when i get the propeller plate and fit that i can put the corn...	Trekka	4	676	11:15 AM Jul 28, 2018 by Dougwe
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