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...

DavidC · DavidC

I don't have a reversing camera, and my car has poor visability. It's really hard to see what's going on at the rear of the car, so finding the hitch on my own has always been sketchy. I could get it within 1 or 2 ft (getting in and out of the car to check), then I used the ratchet jockey wheel to bring it the rest...

stoney123 · stoney123

I got an online survey from them, a theme in the questions was to charge per site. They want to remove the rate for solo travellors and make us subsidize couples and families. They did this at bournda about 20 years ago. I told them it was not fair that we should pay the same as a couple or family. They alread...

Scott Chapman · Scott Chapman

I am around Brisbane within 4 to 5 hours generally and have an extensive knowledge of campsites, van parks, destinations and free overnight stops and would love to share. Let me know if you would like any information about anything in the area. -- Edited by Scott Chapman on Monday 14th of June 2021 04:3...

gdayjr · gdayjr

Hello everyone. Is anyone using a wind turbine to charge the caravan batteries. Either instead of, or as well as solar chargers? I understand the setup times are different and more time consuming, I am just interested in how effective they are for an alternative to a petrol generator, or portabl...

maids · maids

When the fridge comes on the vibration is going through the cupboards and rattling the microwave. Any ideas on how to stop it

Gaisie · Gaisie

Twelve months ago I sold my comfortable but fairly large mortgage home and bought " The Dream". A beautiful 18'6" caravan and a 200 series Landcruiser. A knee replacement delayed my new life by 12 months ( I could not rent anything for under 12 months). Now the new life WAS to begin. I sent myself up to st...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

In September finally doing the Oodnadatta track 2 years later than planned, but taking my hubby, because we actually got together in William Creek 22years ago and thought he should be with me. Wish our marriage luck as he is a reluctant road tripper, hence me being a solo nomad. He's a get there as quick...

Sandyfreckle · Sandyfreckle

Living on the South West corner, trips up North during winter are a long held tradition. This year more than ever there were just way too many people travelling along the North West Coastal Highway...., big trailered boats, bigger caravans, RV's..., mix in the B doubles, triples and quads(goldfiel...

Sandyfreckle · Sandyfreckle

I'm driving north along the North West Coastal Highway. Travelling in slip on unit on a 4X4 Hilux extra cab tray back. Stopping overnight at places I've stayed at before..., often well off the highway..., away from the noise of rumbling road trains, gensets, large 'gin palace' caravans replete with...

irikanji · irikanji

Hello everyone Just about to travel to Broome from Port Douglas qld.Going solo in caravan.Intending to go via Mt Isa,Cloncurry & 3 ways.I hear lots of free camps are very busy & some van parks booked out.Any advice on do"s & don'ts would be very much appreciated.I have been told to avoid o...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi travelers, I'm planning to travel North West in mid July and wondering if there are others going this route, maybe travel as a group?

RichyK · RichyK

Hi all, I'm nearly 54 years old and I am seriously considering retiring early by selling up and buying a decent size motorhome (currently contemplating the Avida Esperance) and just going where the road takes me, staying months at a time at different places, free camping when possible to reduce ov...

ChrisE · ChrisE

Can anyone tell me if reception on mobile phones is OK on the Nullarbor please?

Gaisie · Gaisie

I am probably looking for reassurance. Twelve months ago I sold my home in view of purchasing a van and tow vehicle to live life on the road. I bought the van, the vehicle but health issues delayed my new lifestyle. Unfortunately I had to rent for 12 months. That time is nearly here and I am feeling EXTREME...

antesoo · antesoo

Volunteering with Blazeaid gives you company,free camping and food and the best of all...helping out needy farmers. You don't have to do fencing if not fit enough , there is cooking,cleaning (only a few hrs a day) and admin plus lots of other helpful things you can do ....and great company too! A fewq...

booboo · booboo

Hello all you fellow travellers. I am enquiring on here if anyone would like to travel with another person (male or female). I am hoping to go from SA to North Queensland in about two months time and don't want to travel alone again. I have a small van and would want someone with their own vehicle to trav...

BENNYrat · BENNYrat

Anyone want to join activities,locally ,straight,energetic fem

Troopie49 · Troopie49

Planning on driving from Hunter Valley to Karumba from end April to when I head home. Will be towing 14' off road caravan, staying at mainly free camps but then at caravan parks at times. Anybody interested in tagging along for part of or whole of journey? Route of travel is via Lightning Ridge, Emeral...

irikanji · irikanji

Hello out there. I'm a single senior contemplating caravan travel alone.Feeling a bit hesitant so would appreciate any feedback.Are most travellers couples or is there a single traveller community of men & women

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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	381	245236	04:18 PM Feb 1, 2021 by Possum3
	Finding the hitch perfectly, on your own, using a Gopro & a tablet or phone (Preview) I don't have a reversing camera, and my car has poor visability. It's really hard to see what's going on at the rear of the car, so finding the hitch on my own has always been sketchy. I could get it within 1 or 2 ft (getting in and out of the car to check), then I used the ratchet jockey wheel to bring it the rest...	DavidC	23	3026	05:04 PM Mar 8, 2023 by bruceg
	Nsw nat parks (Preview) I got an online survey from them, a theme in the questions was to charge per site. They want to remove the rate for solo travellors and make us subsidize couples and families. They did this at bournda about 20 years ago. I told them it was not fair that we should pay the same as a couple or family. They alread...	stoney123	9	1218	01:54 PM Jan 24, 2023 by roker
	Solo Full Time Traveller (Preview) I am around Brisbane within 4 to 5 hours generally and have an extensive knowledge of campsites, van parks, destinations and free overnight stops and would love to share. Let me know if you would like any information about anything in the area. -- Edited by Scott Chapman on Monday 14th of June 2021 04:3...	Scott Chapman	13	2925	08:59 PM Jan 19, 2023 by RickJ
	Wind turbine for charging house batteries (Preview) Hello everyone. Is anyone using a wind turbine to charge the caravan batteries. Either instead of, or as well as solar chargers? I understand the setup times are different and more time consuming, I am just interested in how effective they are for an alternative to a petrol generator, or portabl...	gdayjr	0	431	06:31 AM Dec 2, 2022 by gdayjr
	fridge vibration (Preview) When the fridge comes on the vibration is going through the cupboards and rattling the microwave. Any ideas on how to stop it	maids	3	543	11:02 AM Dec 1, 2022 by peter67
	No strength ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Twelve months ago I sold my comfortable but fairly large mortgage home and bought " The Dream". A beautiful 18'6" caravan and a 200 series Landcruiser. A knee replacement delayed my new life by 12 months ( I could not rent anything for under 12 months). Now the new life WAS to begin. I sent myself up to st...	Gaisie	33	3611	08:26 PM Nov 8, 2022 by Paul
	Solo taking hubby this time (Preview) In September finally doing the Oodnadatta track 2 years later than planned, but taking my hubby, because we actually got together in William Creek 22years ago and thought he should be with me. Wish our marriage luck as he is a reluctant road tripper, hence me being a solo nomad. He's a get there as quick...	Wannabe nomad	5	1089	04:29 PM Sep 23, 2022 by Possum3
	Heading to the South(and slightly East) coast..., from the South West corner. (Preview) Living on the South West corner, trips up North during winter are a long held tradition. This year more than ever there were just way too many people travelling along the North West Coastal Highway...., big trailered boats, bigger caravans, RV's..., mix in the B doubles, triples and quads(goldfiel...	Sandyfreckle	5	985	02:13 PM Sep 16, 2022 by Sandyfreckle
	Going North....., stopping at quieter favourite places. (Preview) I'm driving north along the North West Coastal Highway. Travelling in slip on unit on a 4X4 Hilux extra cab tray back. Stopping overnight at places I've stayed at before..., often well off the highway..., away from the noise of rumbling road trains, gensets, large 'gin palace' caravans replete with...	Sandyfreckle	2	1562	04:52 PM Jun 21, 2022 by Sandyfreckle
	travelling to broome from FNQ (Preview) Hello everyone Just about to travel to Broome from Port Douglas qld.Going solo in caravan.Intending to go via Mt Isa,Cloncurry & 3 ways.I hear lots of free camps are very busy & some van parks booked out.Any advice on do"s & don'ts would be very much appreciated.I have been told to avoid o...	irikanji	10	1234	11:52 AM Jun 21, 2022 by mixo
	Is anyone traveling from Brisbane toward NT in July? (Preview) Hi travelers, I'm planning to travel North West in mid July and wondering if there are others going this route, maybe travel as a group?	Wild1	0	611	02:36 PM Jun 19, 2022 by Wild1
	Pipe dream? (Preview) Hi all, I'm nearly 54 years old and I am seriously considering retiring early by selling up and buying a decent size motorhome (currently contemplating the Avida Esperance) and just going where the road takes me, staying months at a time at different places, free camping when possible to reduce ov...	RichyK	26	2050	05:04 PM Jun 1, 2022 by Phlipper
	Communication on the Nullarbor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me if reception on mobile phones is OK on the Nullarbor please?	ChrisE	37	3862	04:23 PM May 29, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Hitting the road (Preview) I am probably looking for reassurance. Twelve months ago I sold my home in view of purchasing a van and tow vehicle to live life on the road. I bought the van, the vehicle but health issues delayed my new lifestyle. Unfortunately I had to rent for 12 months. That time is nearly here and I am feeling EXTREME...	Gaisie	15	1600	01:31 PM May 28, 2022 by Wayne o
	Blaze aid for solo travellers a great idea. (Preview) Volunteering with Blazeaid gives you company,free camping and food and the best of all...helping out needy farmers. You don't have to do fencing if not fit enough , there is cooking,cleaning (only a few hrs a day) and admin plus lots of other helpful things you can do ....and great company too! A fewq...	antesoo	11	2499	09:04 PM May 12, 2022 by glassies
	RE: Travelling together (Preview) Hello all you fellow travellers. I am enquiring on here if anyone would like to travel with another person (male or female). I am hoping to go from SA to North Queensland in about two months time and don't want to travel alone again. I have a small van and would want someone with their own vehicle to trav...	booboo	9	5208	08:33 PM Apr 23, 2022 by glassies
	Solo & bored with it,nth qld (Preview) Anyone want to join activities,locally ,straight,energetic fem	BENNYrat	6	2772	08:19 AM Apr 18, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Outback Queensland roadtrip to Karumba from Hunter Valley (Preview) Planning on driving from Hunter Valley to Karumba from end April to when I head home. Will be towing 14' off road caravan, staying at mainly free camps but then at caravan parks at times. Anybody interested in tagging along for part of or whole of journey? Route of travel is via Lightning Ridge, Emeral...	Troopie49	3	1197	04:38 PM Feb 5, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	traveling alone (Preview) Hello out there. I'm a single senior contemplating caravan travel alone.Feeling a bit hesitant so would appreciate any feedback.Are most travellers couples or is there a single traveller community of men & women	irikanji	12	1994	03:27 PM Jan 9, 2022 by Cuppa
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