Solo Grey Nomads

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...

Alan Scott · Alan Scott

My husband Alan and I bought our dream caravan and new truck 8 weeks ago. He had been diagnosed with cancer in April of this year, however hoped for another 2 years to travel and realise our dream of retirement and spending quality time together. Sadly he passed away suddenly 4 weeks ago. I am asking o...

MargaretYork · MargaretYork

Just a thought. Wondering if there is anyone in the Gipsland area of Victoria who needs house sitters. We have some time en-route back to Melbourne between 5th-15th January 2019. Hope it's ok to post something like this on here. We are English living in Spain. Active pensioners 68 & 67. Would look...

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi All Am taking the plunge as a Solo Nomad in 2019 Wanted to do Gibb River Road but finances wont allow a 4WD so have decided to still do Perth to Darwin (kakadu) via great northern highway as i need to get this out of my system lol Tug is a Hilux Workmate 2.7 petrol with Canvas canopy and a Camper trailer yet t...

roker · roker

diesil.v.petrol.for.towing.diesil.for.me.better,milage.

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Hi all New to the forum but have been reading through all the posts and this looks like a great site. I'm in the still thinking about it stage but the plan would be to sell my house and just go travelling with my 2 wee dogs. I figure what's the point of keeping looking after a house and garden year in, year out a...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi guys, I am taking a break from travelling for a bit and here on Kangaroo Island exploring in the wonderful sights here until the end of January 2019. Visited Stokes Bay yesterday and found a well kept secret. "You have to case the joint out and scan carefully as the action soon begins, people soon d...

dundreamin · dundreamin

Hi All The motorhome is all packed & ready to go & I'm heading off tomorrow. Excited, nervous, & wondering if I'm a little crazy, travelling around the countryside completely on my own. I've done several trips of 2/3 wks duration before in my old motorhome but had my dog & best mate...

Time travellers · Time travellers

Hi all. I am looking for a pet friendly, not overly expensive caravan park between Ulladulla and Batemans bay. Any suggestions? Thank you. Kindest regards, Deion

Franji · Franji

Hi all, I have been reading your forum for a while and have enjoyed reading many interesting topics. I am building a setup on my 100 series Landcruiser, with the help of my son and am looking foward to travelling this beautiful land. Nice to meet you all :)

Chocoholic · Chocoholic

hi Everyone, I love reading all your experiences. I bought a Ford Transit 1999 that has previously been converted to a campervan in April this year and has been fixing it up since. Mostly cosmetics. I'm finally ready for my first trip this weekend. Planning on heading out about 3 - 4 hours from Brisban...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed. Cheers Hurls Sorry posted to wrong area -- Edited by Hurls on Monday 27th of August 2018 03:24:38 PM

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I've been building up to selling everything and going solo nomad for a year or more but now it's becoming all too real. Trying to divest myself of the possessions of a life time is very hard and incurs much emotion. What if I change my mind? Should I put stuff into storage? Which stuff? What about the famil...

Rayzor · Rayzor

Hello everyone, about to become a nomad, very excited, a bit scared as well, 5th wheeler style, can't believe it's actually going to happen, looking forward to all the life style that is on offer, don't even know where I'm going first but most say the time to do it is now. Just needed to say all that.

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

I have installed a DC to DC charger however it doesn't seem to charge the auxiliary battery to its full capacity but is showing 13.2 volts. The charger is a voltage 30amp which is at the back of my tub charging directly to the battery in an ark pak (not through the ark pak 4amp charger). I have driven from Vi...

lianc · lianc

I am new to this site and have been contemplating becoming a solo nomad. My daughter have a jeep I can convert to use. I have been traveling overseas heaps on my own. It is the lack of knowledge to deal with a car problems that makes me anxious. I guess it is taking that initial big step to get on the road. I hav...

Jacaranda · Jacaranda

hi everyone i am buying a small fridge and connecting an auxiliary battery and solar blanket. Can anyone tell me what type of battery to purchase. I drive a Suzuki Vitara. Thanks in anticipation Jacaranda

homealone · homealone

Hi, well I have arrived back n Oz and am on the look for a 4x4 Toyota LC to follow with a camper trailer suitable for long term travel living. If anyone has or has had, can they recommend. Thanks Vern

Wardey · Wardey

is it best to travel to Byron bay up the pacific hwy or the newel hwy if you go the pacific is it easy to find your way around the M7 on to the M2 then off on to the M1 then up to Wyong rd we will be travelling from melbourne

vanman · vanman

I have now joined the family of solo travellers. After some heated domestics I felt it was my time so here I am I am in Queensland and slowly heading North with no plans or timeframe. Chris

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	STICKY: Welcome to the Solo's Forum ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...	Webmaster	375	150972	08:42 AM Jul 6, 2018 by Lanock
	Seeking advice as a solo caravanner? (Preview) My husband Alan and I bought our dream caravan and new truck 8 weeks ago. He had been diagnosed with cancer in April of this year, however hoped for another 2 years to travel and realise our dream of retirement and spending quality time together. Sadly he passed away suddenly 4 weeks ago. I am asking o...	Alan Scott	8	151	02:01 PM Nov 19, 2018 by StewG
	House sitting (Preview) Just a thought. Wondering if there is anyone in the Gipsland area of Victoria who needs house sitters. We have some time en-route back to Melbourne between 5th-15th January 2019. Hope it's ok to post something like this on here. We are English living in Spain. Active pensioners 68 & 67. Would look...	MargaretYork	0	79	11:58 PM Nov 17, 2018 by MargaretYork
	perth to darwin via norwest highway (Preview) Hi All Am taking the plunge as a Solo Nomad in 2019 Wanted to do Gibb River Road but finances wont allow a 4WD so have decided to still do Perth to Darwin (kakadu) via great northern highway as i need to get this out of my system lol Tug is a Hilux Workmate 2.7 petrol with Canvas canopy and a Camper trailer yet t...	brimhunter	0	114	02:07 AM Nov 15, 2018 by brimhunter
	diesiLV.petrol.towing (Preview) diesil.v.petrol.for.towing.diesil.for.me.better,milage.	roker	9	244	02:48 PM Nov 16, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan or motorhome ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all New to the forum but have been reading through all the posts and this looks like a great site. I'm in the still thinking about it stage but the plan would be to sell my house and just go travelling with my 2 wee dogs. I figure what's the point of keeping looking after a house and garden year in, year out a...	Lily2018	47	1179	05:05 AM Nov 17, 2018 by Lily2018
	HANGING OUT AT KANGAROO ISLAND SA (Preview) Hi guys, I am taking a break from travelling for a bit and here on Kangaroo Island exploring in the wonderful sights here until the end of January 2019. Visited Stokes Bay yesterday and found a well kept secret. "You have to case the joint out and scan carefully as the action soon begins, people soon d...	matildatraveller	8	596	07:24 PM Oct 24, 2018 by matildatraveller
	Hitting the road - Solo (Preview) Hi All The motorhome is all packed & ready to go & I'm heading off tomorrow. Excited, nervous, & wondering if I'm a little crazy, travelling around the countryside completely on my own. I've done several trips of 2/3 wks duration before in my old motorhome but had my dog & best mate...	dundreamin	14	1263	07:48 AM Oct 22, 2018 by Chocoholic
	Pet Friendly (Preview) Hi all. I am looking for a pet friendly, not overly expensive caravan park between Ulladulla and Batemans bay. Any suggestions? Thank you. Kindest regards, Deion	Time travellers	1	623	08:53 AM Oct 5, 2018 by WAssa41
	Newbie, well sort of.. (Preview) Hi all, I have been reading your forum for a while and have enjoyed reading many interesting topics. I am building a setup on my 100 series Landcruiser, with the help of my son and am looking foward to travelling this beautiful land. Nice to meet you all :)	Franji	4	708	03:58 PM Oct 15, 2018 by HunnyBunny
	Finally going on first trip by myself (Preview) hi Everyone, I love reading all your experiences. I bought a Ford Transit 1999 that has previously been converted to a campervan in April this year and has been fixing it up since. Mostly cosmetics. I'm finally ready for my first trip this weekend. Planning on heading out about 3 - 4 hours from Brisban...	Chocoholic	8	1161	07:07 AM Oct 20, 2018 by Chocoholic
	Yelgun Rest Area (Preview) Hi All, Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed. Cheers Hurls Sorry posted to wrong area -- Edited by Hurls on Monday 27th of August 2018 03:24:38 PM	Hurls	1	754	05:45 PM Aug 27, 2018 by the rocket
	Making the move to a solo nomad is stressful (Preview) I've been building up to selling everything and going solo nomad for a year or more but now it's becoming all too real. Trying to divest myself of the possessions of a life time is very hard and incurs much emotion. What if I change my mind? Should I put stuff into storage? Which stuff? What about the famil...	Mike Harding	28	1896	08:53 PM Nov 8, 2018 by Lesley F
	Newbey (Preview) Hello everyone, about to become a nomad, very excited, a bit scared as well, 5th wheeler style, can't believe it's actually going to happen, looking forward to all the life style that is on offer, don't even know where I'm going first but most say the time to do it is now. Just needed to say all that.	Rayzor	12	1637	06:00 PM Jul 27, 2018 by Tony Bev
	DC to DC question (Preview) I have installed a DC to DC charger however it doesn't seem to charge the auxiliary battery to its full capacity but is showing 13.2 volts. The charger is a voltage 30amp which is at the back of my tub charging directly to the battery in an ark pak (not through the ark pak 4amp charger). I have driven from Vi...	Martin_QLD	2	1381	07:43 AM Jun 24, 2018 by Martin_QLD
	Keen to be a grey nomad (Preview) I am new to this site and have been contemplating becoming a solo nomad. My daughter have a jeep I can convert to use. I have been traveling overseas heaps on my own. It is the lack of knowledge to deal with a car problems that makes me anxious. I guess it is taking that initial big step to get on the road. I hav...	lianc	19	2422	08:34 PM Jul 15, 2018 by lianc
	Aux battery (Preview) hi everyone i am buying a small fridge and connecting an auxiliary battery and solar blanket. Can anyone tell me what type of battery to purchase. I drive a Suzuki Vitara. Thanks in anticipation Jacaranda	Jacaranda	9	1413	11:56 AM Jun 6, 2018 by Jacaranda
	Any solos use a camper trailer. (Preview) Hi, well I have arrived back n Oz and am on the look for a 4x4 Toyota LC to follow with a camper trailer suitable for long term travel living. If anyone has or has had, can they recommend. Thanks Vern	homealone	20	2048	06:47 PM Sep 8, 2018 by denmonkey
	Byron bay (Preview) is it best to travel to Byron bay up the pacific hwy or the newel hwy if you go the pacific is it easy to find your way around the M7 on to the M2 then off on to the M1 then up to Wyong rd we will be travelling from melbourne	Wardey	11	1661	10:59 AM Aug 31, 2018 by Lesley F
	First Day (Preview) I have now joined the family of solo travellers. After some heated domestics I felt it was my time so here I am I am in Queensland and slowly heading North with no plans or timeframe. Chris	vanman	4	1806	01:46 PM May 18, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
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