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conversions
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Hello you all, Guess I should say a little more about us, Judy is a Kiwi and was touring this country in the 60s and 70s, I made the big move in 2001 and sold the house and small mazda van, and invested in a bigger Regent caravan and a 1990 patrol, and have been wandering ever since, now we are together we have d...
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Solar for one car and one tent
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Hello I will be heading out in the next few weeks or so - to sketch and paint - with one car (1994 Magna) and one very old tent for sleeping only. I would like to able to power an electric frypan and a jug when camp fires are not allowed. I will also need to charge a laptop and mobile. I already have lights tha...
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One Person Swag Tent with Stretcher/Cot
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I have seen these one person tents that are long body size with a stretcher/cot attached keeping the sleeper off the ground. Have any solo's or others used these at all and what are they like please. They are not like a tent proper (dome etc) but more like a swag tent. Thanks Vic
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need advice
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Hi, I am a new member...have travelled around Australia working alone and am now planning to drive to South Aust. and drive from Coober Pedy down the Oondatta track and the up the Birdsville track and maybe a little further. Am driving a 2006 Forrester and usually camp or stay in on-site vans. has anyb...
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An update on Bubs adventure .....
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Hello my Fellow GNer's! I had a wonderful time back in NZ with my Grandson and all is well there. I arrived back into Perth on 4 March, then hit the road to Kalgoorlie on the 7th. Within 7 days of arriving in Kal I was offered a nice cushy, lucrative contract for 6 weeks in a nickel mine. Just in the office actu...
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just joined
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Hi,my name is Steve Im a newby.I will be a permanent solo nomad soon,just need to sell my car and buy a rig.I have decided to make my rig a permanent home,and i am hoping to meet new friends on my adventure,Im sure i will need some advice along the way,as i have never done this before.I would love some advise...
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the runaway
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oh no...another new one.
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Hello....I have been watching now for some time. I have looked here and i have looked there and i report to you all no where looks as good as the GNs ! Been a few punch ups i note of late and the mod is getting tougher but thats all ok...such is life! When its all boiled down and its nearing bed time as long as the...
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And another one joins the adventurers.........
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Hello everyone! I've been watching this site - and I am very happy to say I'll be joining you all on your travels next year. Single woman, 56 years young - taking a year LWOP to have an adventure! I will buy a campervan and head south from Newcastle in February. Have ticket for WOMADelaide in March. Plan...
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Been cruzin your forum
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Like what I seen and read so thought I would jump in. Gidday everyone My Name is Gearing up New to this site and have 8week's to go to collegt my van a Opalite 610 with ensuite. We intend to use our 2007 Prado petrol / gas to get around. CHEERS.....
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Travelling Compny
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Hi there all you Solo travelers. Wondered if anyone from the North of Tassie is a member? I like to get away down here for several days here and there in the summer just around Tassie, and up north (The Big Island) for a few months during winter. I go on my own (Accompanied by my faithful Sheltie), but it wou...
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Who is going where in february
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When the ankle biters go back to school, emily (my vans name) and i are going to sth. aust.This time i am going to follow the coastline, because it's summer and i've never been to south east SA,so c'mon you solo nomads let everyone know where you're going in 2010.
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Carry Van & Camping Show
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hi again...like to intro myself to fellow solo travellers
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Hi everyone..It has been a long time since i posted so long in fact that when i last visited there was no solo forum...so i thought i would like to introduce myself a little better. I became solo when my husband passed away in 07...We had plans of travelling around oz with a 2nd hand van he got for us just one...
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Adelaide caravan show
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Well for a long while now i have been looking forward to going to this show. My first carvan show attendance. For me it will be about finally pinning down the van or vehicle which best suits. First on the list will be to have a look at a Brushtracker, not that its necessarily my type van but makes for a great c...
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Club/Forum Etc for Single Grey Nomads Actually on the Road?
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Would anyone know of a site/forum/club/group for Grey Nomads - preferably single - actually planning to head off somewhere? Not sure if this is the group for such a thing. It would be fantastic to actually travel in a convoy with like-minded souls, one or several. Cheers Jan
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Ossie Jan
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January 1st 2010..A NEW DAY DAWNS !!!
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HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR ...to all those beautiful souls roaming the highways and byways of this great country.....I wish you safe travelling, much love, joy and laughter, good health, fabulous music...AND lots of yummy food and wine as you meander along...... May your minds be at peace and your spiri...
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Hi I'm new here. Just retired man, I would like to buy a motorhome 31' and go around Australia, but all my friends and neighbours say I'm crazy and it will be boring to drive around Australia by your self, yes I suppose it can be boring to drive but I also realise that you meet new people when you stop for a cou...
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Hi from Biker (newbie)
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Hi to all Have just signed up but have been watching for sometime. I travel mainly on my Harley by myself, have a partner, kids and 3 dogs we go where we can together but due to house/pets & committments we seldom get to all go together. I will be heading up through the Flinders Rangers new years day st...
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I've got my rig!
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Hi, I picked up the car on Thursday and the van on Friday. First time I have towed anything that big (14 ft!) so that might seem funny to you, but it is big to me..... I am on a learning curve just finding out how to open the windows! Had to get a friend's husband to drive over to show me how to unhitch the thin...
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new member here with some juicy details..please reply
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Hi Ya...its exciting writing here for the first time for sure. I am about to give you all some very private details about someone I know. Since no one here knows him I think its a safe thing to do. He is Male, 54, and forever single. I want to talk about my friends finances and his current thinking. You see he...
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