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Welcome to the Solo's Forum
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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...
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Travelbug Teardrop Campers
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Hi everyone, I'm seeking 1st hand experience information for camping Aus with a Travelbug Escape Pod Emerald camper. I'm a solo camper and they look like they would fit my requirements very well, so any owners with good or bad comments will be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Swallowed the anchor again
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Swallowed the anchor, again! Had my last shift in scrubs. Retired to those who don't know what I'm talking about. Allan (Retired old fart & traffic hazard)
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NEW AS A SOLO
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I have been a member of the The Grey Nomads for quite a while but have just become a solo caravanner so thought I should hook into the "solo" site and have a look. I shall be off this coming Friday for my first extended trip on my own so shall keep in touch. Cheers Kim
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Impressions of a new solo nomad
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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...
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Ozito 18/240v Hybrid Inflator/delfator Review
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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...
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Melbourne to Perth via coast - Dangers?
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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...
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Gary and Barb
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Time to go
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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...
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Solos? What Solos?
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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...
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Where have all the solo nomads gone?
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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...
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new member magpiesdotravel
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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...
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Seeking advice as a solo caravanner?
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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...
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House sitting
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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...
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perth to darwin via norwest highway
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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...
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diesiLV.petrol.towing
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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...
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HANGING OUT AT KANGAROO ISLAND SA
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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...
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Hitting the road - Solo
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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...
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Pet Friendly
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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
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Newbie, well sort of..
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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 :)
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