Goldstream Crown Mods

01/08/2026

Been doing some work on the Crowns water system.
Fitted an accumulation tank to even out the flow and stop the pulsating of the pump. Better for the pump in the long run.
Waiting on some parts to arrive to finish mounting it under the sink.
Tidied up the pipework at the hws and even added a pressure gauge to monitor the pressure.
Came up nice and neat.
I do like these John guest fittings nice and easy to use.
Picks under the sink to come.

13/07/2026

Gidday all. Yep, she's pretty cool at present with winter upon us
Not the best time for camping unless you have diesel heating to keep you warm.
Decent weather is not too far away and it's a good time to start listing jobs to be done.
Whether it's a bit of maintenance or a major upgrade to a Jacka system or the new Jackamasts.
That's what I call a burger with the lot. Lol
Lots of other stuff to do as well.
Service the stabiliser legs, grease the trailing arms or leaf springs is also on the cards.
I've done many videos on YouTube regarding some of these things.
So start making plans and get ready for springtime camping.
🏕️🏕️

17/06/2026

10/05/2026

Had a campfire discussion recently regarding how much gas we consume and how much we take on board.
Always had 9kg as they came with the camper. Two
Don't have a gas fridge anymore, installed compressor fridge years ago.
So inside gas hotplates, exterior Ziggy and Joolca hotty.
Takes quite some time to use a 9kg.
Why Carry all that extra weight when it's not really necessary.
So.... downsizing to the 4kg. So much smaller and lighter.
Will also free up room in the front storage box for other "stuff".
What's everybody doing with their front storage area?

09/05/2026

What's your go to method of lowering your campers corner jacks?
By manual wind, cordless drill, impact driver or rattle gun?
Can be contentious depending on time of day or night with use.😉

04/05/2026

Had a great couple of days and nights away at Jones camping reserve near Tatong, Benalla region.
Rain on Sunday morning, so was a moist pack up.
Nice lunch at the Tatong pub, thanks Jen.
A nice roast lamb dinner Saturday night went down with some Pinor.
Great spot divided into large sections that could fit a few vans in each.
Great long drops and firewood about
Creek was low but running well.
Is a seasonal closure site.
We were the only ones there.
No phone service.

25/04/2026

What's better than a Goldstream Crown in the shed?
Why, 2 of course.
My 2008 at the back and a client's 2007 in the foreground.
Just finished doing a Jacka upgrade.
Ready for collection in the coming days.
I reckon I could fit at least one more!
Gotta luv a Crown.
😁😁😁😁

21/04/2026

Part way through another Jacka install. Also today will be doing Jackamasts also.
07 Crown in great condition.
Rob and Michelle luv their Crown as we ours.
Great rigs for a couple plus fur baby.
Lift system will give them total piece of mind and far easier set ups.
No more 61 cranks of the hand winch.😉😉👍👍.
Happy camping.

06/04/2026

Hope everyone has a great Easter. We stayed home for a change and got some time in the workshop.
Been too warm till now.
The future for all of us looks a little different than what we are used to.
I'm still tinkering as always with the trialling of ideas.😉😉
I still have a few irons in the fire regarding Jacka systems and Jackamasts.
Travel may not be possible as the cost of fuel rises.
Of course I'm always open to doing upgrades at home as usual.
I can travel, but there will be extra costs involved.
Stay happy and keep our fingers crossed for the future.
It does look a bit scary.

29/03/2026

Went for a look at the Wodonga Caravan Show yesterday.
A lot smaller than previous years.
The usual suspects of blocks of flats, lots of hybrids but a shrinking number of camper trailers.
Goldstream are no longer making the wind up campers.
They are expensive to manufacture.
So those of us that have them, value should hold if not eventually increase. Who knows.
Got free tickets from the local radio station which was nice. Only there an hour and a half.
Very little in the way of accessories which was very evident.
Saw a lot of manufacturers that I've never heard of, so there's lots to choose from.
Overall quality I thought was really good.
Average family vans, single axle were starting at around $60k.
Two manufacturers that I was impressed with were, Goldfields Caravans, Maryborough Victoria and Stoney Creek Caravans, Frankston Victoria.
It was very quiet with very few people about. Depends on who you spoke to, but some said it had been slow, others good.