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...

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

Marcha · Marcha

Hi all , i have recently bought a motorhome and started traveling around Australia with my dog (Diego) . I am not sure if I am allowed to park in a empty car park overnight ? I was told that the law is different for motorhome than the caravan and I can park anywhere and stay overnight And keep going next day . C...

IAN zzz · IAN zzz

Does anyone have an update on where John is these days, or what he's up to? I followed his inspirational travels for years. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him in person. He was one of the reasons I regularly visited this forum. Stay safe

eureka · eureka

Hello everyone, I've been AWOL for some time from the forum, think I've missed a bit. An email jogged my memory today, so...sorry to a lady named Helen who replied to a post in April 2017. I'm very happy to be back and look forward to reading your posts. Helen

MazzyMoo · MazzyMoo

Hi Does everyone that replied to my initial post see this post? I hope so.... Anyway...I'm not sure about how Forums work....but happy for you to guide me! I'd like to firstly thank you all so much for helping to give me the confidence to "start my life." It certainly has been a process for me I must say. I...

wfdTamar · wfdTamar

Can anyone with experience tell me anything I haven't thought of about these two layouts (for a single person)? I'm considering two lighter weight Geist vans (my car has a 1600 kg limit for 20% slope, 1700 for 8%). Car is 1685 kg. 75kg ball load limit. AWD diesel. 135kW/380Nm. Gets 5.5 litres per 100km....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	148825	08:42 AM Jul 6, 2018 by Lanock
	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	7	226	10:23 AM Oct 24, 2018 by the rocket
	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	964	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	482	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	573	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	992	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	627	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	27	1647	10:22 PM Oct 2, 2018 by Polar Bear
	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	1548	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	1285	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	2321	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	1315	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	1904	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	1562	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	1713	01:46 PM May 18, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Is the law for caravan & Motorhome are different . (Preview) Hi all , i have recently bought a motorhome and started traveling around Australia with my dog (Diego) . I am not sure if I am allowed to park in a empty car park overnight ? I was told that the law is different for motorhome than the caravan and I can park anywhere and stay overnight And keep going next day . C...	Marcha	17	1835	10:23 PM Jun 17, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where is YEOELEVEN these days??? (Preview) Does anyone have an update on where John is these days, or what he's up to? I followed his inspirational travels for years. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him in person. He was one of the reasons I regularly visited this forum. Stay safe	IAN zzz	17	2131	10:12 AM May 18, 2018 by Cupie
	Missing you (Preview) Hello everyone, I've been AWOL for some time from the forum, think I've missed a bit. An email jogged my memory today, so...sorry to a lady named Helen who replied to a post in April 2017. I'm very happy to be back and look forward to reading your posts. Helen	eureka	1	1563	06:00 PM May 2, 2018 by jules47
	Will I cope on the road with my new van? (Preview) Hi Does everyone that replied to my initial post see this post? I hope so.... Anyway...I'm not sure about how Forums work....but happy for you to guide me! I'd like to firstly thank you all so much for helping to give me the confidence to "start my life." It certainly has been a process for me I must say. I...	MazzyMoo	9	2256	09:17 PM Jul 5, 2018 by tigermike
	Compare two van layouts for a single (Preview) Can anyone with experience tell me anything I haven't thought of about these two layouts (for a single person)? I'm considering two lighter weight Geist vans (my car has a 1600 kg limit for 20% slope, 1700 for 8%). Car is 1685 kg. 75kg ball load limit. AWD diesel. 135kW/380Nm. Gets 5.5 litres per 100km....	wfdTamar	5	1610	04:58 PM Sep 11, 2018 by denmonkey
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