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Dom · Dom

Hi, I'm new and happy to be part of your community. Been camping all of my life and recently bought an A'Van Camper trailer to prepare for winding down my working life and hopefully spend more time roaming around. Sadly the wife is not one for rough camping and the Homemade camper trailer wasn't her idea...

Veggie · Veggie

good day everyone, we are the 2nd owners of this van and when purchased we missed what some of trhe switched do. I can hear your thinking,, What does this button do? Yes I had a laugh too! As you enter the van interior, directly left on the wall above the seat are 3 switches, what is each switch for? thanks P...

jamblon · jamblon

Hello fellow nomads. And thank you for accepting my membership to this very informative forum, My wife and I are soon to be nomads (breaking the work shackles sometime in November 2022) and will be starting our long planned travel in and around Australia, while we still can and plan to enjoy seeing as...

Ray Saunders · Ray Saunders

Hi all I have had 16.6" caravans,single axle for about 28 years and now upgrading to a 19.6" dual axle caravan full onsuite and solar panels etc. I am looking for comments on the two electronic anti sway units available, Alco and Dexter from people who have used these units. All comments welcome. Th...

Jack 19_61-2 · Jack 19_61-2

As I am about to post a question I thought I better introduce myself first. My wife and I are pretty much seasoned campers/caravanners having done a fair bit of both over the years. Nevertheless, one is still learning something everyday, and I am still in need of information and advice on things from ti...

pugdog · pugdog

Hi there fellow grey nomads. Took advice years ago with our Jayco sterling using nappy san or equivelant with eucalyptus oil and was fine. Did the same in our Jayco silverline and the first cassette was swelling and hard to put back, Thetford changed it, now the this one is doing the same. Phone Thetfor...

donmill · donmill

Hi, I recently purchased a Jayco Pop Top 1986, a project for my wife and I. What I am looking for is information about the type of suspension used on this van, there are no shocks or leaf springs so I am unsure of the type of suspension and how to service, contacted Jayco but unfortunately because of the ag...

pugdog · pugdog

Hi fellow grey nomads, I have received replies as to the swollen cassettes and using valves, would like to know if others using nappy san or equivalent are experiencing problems. I was categorically told by Thetford that that was the cause of problems, but could not explain why it has only happened i...

Wingnut79 · Wingnut79

Hi All. Im new to the Forum. I have a Ranger 17ft van, 2012 model. Over the last 2 years I have had 3 breaks in the blue PVC pressure pipe under my van. I have cut out the section with the break and replaced it. I now carry spare pipe, couplings and elbows. I de-pressure the water system when not in use. I often...

oldvanman · oldvanman

Hi glad to be on this forum , We are only first time buyers ( sort of ) We are having big problem in trying to pick which new van to buy, Looking at Twin axle, 21 foot, 2 single beds , en suite , Solar etc with Millard, Franklin, Olympic, Jayco or Supreme . Avida look good but very expensive. We with have been...

halli · halli

Just making an inquiry as to when fitting automatic transmission cooler to 2013 Mazda BT50. When taking the heat exchanger off is it necessary to remove the front drive shaft?

Shevy · Shevy

Hi everyone, we've just bought a caravan and are new to the forum. We've done a lot of camping and now looking forward to adventures in the van :)

Aus Bloke · Aus Bloke

Im Jon my wife Danielle and I live on the NSW Central Coast. We brought a 2019 Jayco Swan which is towed by our 2017 Toyota Prado. We only have a few trips under our belts Mudgee, Broken Hill, Wiseman Ferry, Port Stephens. We are doing a trip with mates to Moreton Island in April stopping at Coffs Harbour an...

unusedname · unusedname

My first post, I hope to get mobile soon.

scozzy · scozzy

Hello to everyone, i am planning on starting to travel solo mid June next year. I am in Vic and will be heading north, i was reading up on some solo posts on your forum and there was some great advice there. I am in my late 50s and have decided life is too short, got to get out of the rat race here in Melbourne a...

Sarjon · Sarjon

hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me. I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with. I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit. guess what i...

bilnetti · bilnetti

Hi has anyone used the water cooler not sure of proper name run through a USB advertise at dick smith around &48

Roodog · Roodog

Hi everybody, I'm a new nomad and I have found the hints and tips very interesting and helpful. I have recently moved and had personalized plates on my car that were for the suburb I lived in. I was trying to think what plates I could get to put on the new car I purchased and decided to use my ex service num...

Hall · Hall

Hi to all. The Lippert Sway Command was working, but stated flashing Green then off. Has anyone had this problem ? They Lippert say not all brake controllers are compatible, has anyone had this experience please And know the solution. Thanks, Mike

Justalad · Justalad

Hi All Thanks for letting me in

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Yeah G'Day Everyone. (Preview) Hi, I'm new and happy to be part of your community. Been camping all of my life and recently bought an A'Van Camper trailer to prepare for winding down my working life and hopefully spend more time roaming around. Sadly the wife is not one for rough camping and the Homemade camper trailer wasn't her idea...	Dom	3	912	09:07 PM Feb 10, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Avan Owen Ltd 2015 model (Preview) good day everyone, we are the 2nd owners of this van and when purchased we missed what some of trhe switched do. I can hear your thinking,, What does this button do? Yes I had a laugh too! As you enter the van interior, directly left on the wall above the seat are 3 switches, what is each switch for? thanks P...	Veggie	6	1035	03:41 PM Feb 10, 2022 by Dougwe
	Hi there. New to the site (Preview) Hello fellow nomads. And thank you for accepting my membership to this very informative forum, My wife and I are soon to be nomads (breaking the work shackles sometime in November 2022) and will be starting our long planned travel in and around Australia, while we still can and plan to enjoy seeing as...	jamblon	2	911	11:36 AM Feb 8, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Electronic anti sway units (Preview) Hi all I have had 16.6" caravans,single axle for about 28 years and now upgrading to a 19.6" dual axle caravan full onsuite and solar panels etc. I am looking for comments on the two electronic anti sway units available, Alco and Dexter from people who have used these units. All comments welcome. Th...	Ray Saunders	5	1089	04:50 PM Feb 4, 2022 by Ray Saunders
	G'day All (Preview) As I am about to post a question I thought I better introduce myself first. My wife and I are pretty much seasoned campers/caravanners having done a fair bit of both over the years. Nevertheless, one is still learning something everyday, and I am still in need of information and advice on things from ti...	Jack 19_61-2	1	913	04:17 PM Jan 30, 2022 by Possum3
	Cassette in Jayco silverline swollen, this is the second one we have had (Preview) Hi there fellow grey nomads. Took advice years ago with our Jayco sterling using nappy san or equivelant with eucalyptus oil and was fine. Did the same in our Jayco silverline and the first cassette was swelling and hard to put back, Thetford changed it, now the this one is doing the same. Phone Thetfor...	pugdog	14	1032	01:55 PM Jan 29, 2022 by pugdog
	1986 Jayco Pop Top - Suspension (Preview) Hi, I recently purchased a Jayco Pop Top 1986, a project for my wife and I. What I am looking for is information about the type of suspension used on this van, there are no shocks or leaf springs so I am unsure of the type of suspension and how to service, contacted Jayco but unfortunately because of the ag...	donmill	7	974	10:42 AM Jan 28, 2022 by JeffRae
	Nappy san as opposed to recommended Thetford products (Preview) Hi fellow grey nomads, I have received replies as to the swollen cassettes and using valves, would like to know if others using nappy san or equivalent are experiencing problems. I was categorically told by Thetford that that was the cause of problems, but could not explain why it has only happened i...	pugdog	2	1110	11:06 AM Jan 27, 2022 by Kebbin
	Blue water pipe splitting laterally and circumferentially (Preview) Hi All. Im new to the Forum. I have a Ranger 17ft van, 2012 model. Over the last 2 years I have had 3 breaks in the blue PVC pressure pipe under my van. I have cut out the section with the break and replaced it. I now carry spare pipe, couplings and elbows. I de-pressure the water system when not in use. I often...	Wingnut79	15	2295	10:26 AM Jan 21, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Trying to pick the most reliable van to buy ??? oldvanman olympic millard jayco franklin avida (Preview) Hi glad to be on this forum , We are only first time buyers ( sort of ) We are having big problem in trying to pick which new van to buy, Looking at Twin axle, 21 foot, 2 single beds , en suite , Solar etc with Millard, Franklin, Olympic, Jayco or Supreme . Avida look good but very expensive. We with have been...	oldvanman	5	2637	12:56 PM Jan 19, 2022 by Possum3
	Transmission coolers. (Preview) Just making an inquiry as to when fitting automatic transmission cooler to 2013 Mazda BT50. When taking the heat exchanger off is it necessary to remove the front drive shaft?	halli	4	1329	01:29 PM Jan 17, 2022 by Rob Driver
	Hi there (Preview) Hi everyone, we've just bought a caravan and are new to the forum. We've done a lot of camping and now looking forward to adventures in the van :)	Shevy	3	1014	05:53 PM Jan 15, 2022 by Dougwe
	G’day Everyone (Preview) Im Jon my wife Danielle and I live on the NSW Central Coast. We brought a 2019 Jayco Swan which is towed by our 2017 Toyota Prado. We only have a few trips under our belts Mudgee, Broken Hill, Wiseman Ferry, Port Stephens. We are doing a trip with mates to Moreton Island in April stopping at Coffs Harbour an...	Aus Bloke	5	1006	07:17 AM Jan 7, 2022 by Aus Bloke
	Just saying hello (Preview) My first post, I hope to get mobile soon.	unusedname	4	931	01:45 PM Jan 5, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Future nSolo Travels (Preview) Hello to everyone, i am planning on starting to travel solo mid June next year. I am in Vic and will be heading north, i was reading up on some solo posts on your forum and there was some great advice there. I am in my late 50s and have decided life is too short, got to get out of the rat race here in Melbourne a...	scozzy	5	1281	07:42 PM Dec 10, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Weight distribution (Preview) hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me. I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with. I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit. guess what i...	Sarjon	4	1190	05:36 PM Dec 8, 2021 by yobarr
	Mini air conditioning (Preview) Hi has anyone used the water cooler not sure of proper name run through a USB advertise at dick smith around &48	bilnetti	4	909	12:45 AM Dec 5, 2021 by bilnetti
	Registration plates (Preview) Hi everybody, I'm a new nomad and I have found the hints and tips very interesting and helpful. I have recently moved and had personalized plates on my car that were for the suburb I lived in. I was trying to think what plates I could get to put on the new car I purchased and decided to use my ex service num...	Roodog	2	981	10:31 PM Nov 28, 2021 by Possum3
	Silverline Caravan 2020. The Lippert Sway Command is not working. (Preview) Hi to all. The Lippert Sway Command was working, but stated flashing Green then off. Has anyone had this problem ? They Lippert say not all brake controllers are compatible, has anyone had this experience please And know the solution. Thanks, Mike	Hall	1	1552	09:59 PM Nov 24, 2021 by Possum3
	Hi To All (Preview) Hi All Thanks for letting me in	Justalad	2	1158	09:44 AM Nov 24, 2021 by Justalad
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