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...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Impressions of a new solo nomad 16th January 2019 About three weeks on the road and things have been close to but not exactly as I expected. The Gods were against me and arranged for my first days on the nomad road to be those between Xmas and New Year and, just to rub it in, in east Gippsland too! There were m...

denmonkey · denmonkey

here ya go Dougie, As promised, I've had time to play with the ozito 'hybrid' inflator/deflator As you can see from the pic above, the compressor will run off the power xchange batteries that I have for the chainsaws and pruners etc. As a bonus though, it will also run off 240v from the power lead which is...

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

All set for first long trip solo and have done some research, but have had warnings about 'unsavoury' types scouring some parks and campsites. Albany was a particular mention. I have a lockable Trayon slide on with solar, but it wouldn't be difficult to get into when set up with the annexe (as I intend t...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm hitting the road tomorrow - a new and probably the final stage in my life. The Snowy River SR-19 caravan is almost packed and I'm organising my remaining possessions in boxes to store at my son's house. I'll spend the first few days near Pakenham (Victoria) in order to familiarise myself with the ca...

dundreamin · dundreamin

Where are all the Solos hiding? That's a question I was asking myself the whole time I was away. Just got back from 2mths travelling through Vic & southern NSW, over 4,000kms, a mixture of free camping & C/Pks & sad to say I never met one other solo traveller. I did meet a couple of single l...

Lily2018 · Lily2018

I've spent some time reading through a lot of posts, from when the thread was first started until this year and it appears that a lot of people have dropped out. There appeared to be a real warmth and interaction in the early days - along with a bit of biffo as always happens - but now days few people seem to...

new member magpiesdotravel · magpiesdotravel

hi everyone iam 58 and just getting ready to become a grey nomad just wondering what would be the average cost of staying in a caravan park and where are good alternatives to stay to keep cost down and what are same good cars too bye to tow with is there a really reliable one too choose from.. all the make...

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...

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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	158339	08:42 AM Jul 6, 2018 by Lanock
	Impressions of a new solo nomad (Preview) Impressions of a new solo nomad 16th January 2019 About three weeks on the road and things have been close to but not exactly as I expected. The Gods were against me and arranged for my first days on the nomad road to be those between Xmas and New Year and, just to rub it in, in east Gippsland too! There were m...	Mike Harding	2	73	09:52 PM Jan 16, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Ozito 18/240v Hybrid Inflator/delfator Review (Preview) here ya go Dougie, As promised, I've had time to play with the ozito 'hybrid' inflator/deflator As you can see from the pic above, the compressor will run off the power xchange batteries that I have for the chainsaws and pruners etc. As a bonus though, it will also run off 240v from the power lead which is...	denmonkey	3	93	07:53 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Dougwe
	Melbourne to Perth via coast - Dangers? (Preview) All set for first long trip solo and have done some research, but have had warnings about 'unsavoury' types scouring some parks and campsites. Albany was a particular mention. I have a lockable Trayon slide on with solar, but it wouldn't be difficult to get into when set up with the annexe (as I intend t...	Gary and Barb	5	312	12:03 PM Jan 8, 2019 by roker
	Time to go (Preview) I'm hitting the road tomorrow - a new and probably the final stage in my life. The Snowy River SR-19 caravan is almost packed and I'm organising my remaining possessions in boxes to store at my son's house. I'll spend the first few days near Pakenham (Victoria) in order to familiarise myself with the ca...	Mike Harding	15	706	08:36 PM Jan 15, 2019 by denmonkey
	Solos? What Solos? (Preview) Where are all the Solos hiding? That's a question I was asking myself the whole time I was away. Just got back from 2mths travelling through Vic & southern NSW, over 4,000kms, a mixture of free camping & C/Pks & sad to say I never met one other solo traveller. I did meet a couple of single l...	dundreamin	10	802	04:45 PM Jan 2, 2019 by dundreamin
	Where have all the solo nomads gone? (Preview) I've spent some time reading through a lot of posts, from when the thread was first started until this year and it appears that a lot of people have dropped out. There appeared to be a real warmth and interaction in the early days - along with a bit of biffo as always happens - but now days few people seem to...	Lily2018	18	813	12:33 PM Dec 16, 2018 by roker
	new member magpiesdotravel (Preview) hi everyone iam 58 and just getting ready to become a grey nomad just wondering what would be the average cost of staying in a caravan park and where are good alternatives to stay to keep cost down and what are same good cars too bye to tow with is there a really reliable one too choose from.. all the make...	magpiesdotravel	4	590	12:56 PM Jan 1, 2019 by roker
	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	20	1222	01:47 PM Nov 25, 2018 by Farmhat
	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	488	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	1	508	12:33 PM Dec 8, 2018 by LLD
	diesiLV.petrol.towing (Preview) diesil.v.petrol.for.towing.diesil.for.me.better,milage.	roker	10	712	01:59 PM Jan 9, 2019 by 2-Smiths
	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	49	1926	08:39 AM Dec 8, 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	16	1160	12:00 PM Dec 23, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	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	1662	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	892	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	965	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	1455	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	1019	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	2340	08:53 PM Nov 8, 2018 by Lesley F
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