Solo Grey Nomads

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...

Mike47 · Mike47

Situation: Tootling along the Pippingarra Road (about 40 kms south of Port Hedland) and came to a sandy creek bed. Plan: Consider the conditions before proceeding. Strategy from plan: Yep! She'll be right, looks fairly firm. Results of strategy: B*O*G*G*E*D to the axles, belly of the vehicle sitt...

Freespirit · Freespirit

I posted this on my previous thread as a newbie-oops! Want to know best way to buy a cheap reliable campervan. Any suggestions? Price range $2000-$5000 Thanks

Bubs · Bubs

Hi Guys and Gals!! Yip, I'm still in Katherine and working hard, hence the quiet! I met Mike47 and nearly jumped the counter to say hello I was so thrilled to meet another Grey Nomad!! Anyway, that night I a local blk fella decided he liked the look of the m/home and smashed a side louvre window, renched th...

milo · milo

Eventually when It comes time for me to be handed the keys to our motor home I'd like to solo around australia on my own and at some stage maybe get some part time work here and there, I love music and good with computers so was kind of thinking maybe doing some dj party type of thing, I'm currently doing a wee...

Mike47 · Mike47

Ho-hum, how boring, 33 degrees every day and hardly a cloud in the sky, what's it like down your way? Oh yeah, that's right it's WINTER heh, heh, heh. Had a nice little rest here in Darwin for two weeks, but I'm heading off again tomorrow, heading for Kununurra, via Katherine, should be in Kununurra in ab...

Bubs · Bubs

Hi All, Yes, loong time since I last posted! I have been up the middle and on to Darwin. Not much there for me so headed back to Katherine to work. I am a checkout chick in Woolies. Sooo sorry Sue that I missed you when you were through here. I will be following you down the WA coast when I finish my 3mths commit...

suenami · suenami

Newman in the mighty Pilbara (as Lawsy once said), is a pretty good place. Mountains are spectacular. Still prefer the rugged ranges to the coast but I did glimpse for the first time, the Indian Ocean at Barn Hill on 80 mile beach. Good to see water again. Port Hedland had no room at the Inn (for anyone) so...

Rolly · Rolly

Interesting though the diverse postings on this "Solo Grey Nomads" forum may be, many of them are hijacking a thread which was intended, I believe, to be the preserve of topics of particular interest to the 'lonesome traveler'. Yes, I'm being precious. Yes, I don't like my butter shortca...

Mike47 · Mike47

Hi SGN's, made it into Darwin today. Crikey, the roads are absolutely chockkas with travellers. I estimate that at least 50% of the vehicles on the road from Daly Waters to Darwin have been Caravans, Motorhomes or Campers (and I'm probably being conservative). Just about all of the caravan parks in D...

slyfie · slyfie

I am looking at travelling from Brisbane, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Mildura, Parkes, Moree amd then back to Brisbane. I am hoping to do this trip in 11 days as I have committments in Brisbane. I would like advice about the best place to stay, where no...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

On another post Chris mentioned that Barkley downs are thieves, I agree 100% top dollar even for a cup of coffee, Another mongrel I wont visit is the P**** at the Belyando Crossing, always used to till he abused me and Pixie for crossing an imaginary line in his head, defining the limits you were allowed...

Mike47 · Mike47

Just a couple of days in a van park to wash off the red dust from the gravel roads between Gregory Downs and here. Gregory Downs was a very picturesque spot, beautiful river, great for swimming or canoeing and plenty of redclaws. Room for about 15 vans or m/homes. No facilities but it's only about 200 met...

Mike47 · Mike47

Just a quick few words while I stop for lunch at Croydon. Gary and Kerry were right, the hamburgers at the General Store in Croydon are amazing. I don't know if they're the best in Oz, because a chap told me two days ago that the best hamburgers in Oz are at Burktown. I'll be there in a couple of weeks, so I'll...

Maxie E · Maxie E

Hi I am planning a trip to the South West of WA in mid August. I have an Aliner, and will be travelling with a friend who is tenting. We plan to go to Esperance and travel up the coast to Perth, then back across to Canberra.Do I need to hire a satelite phone, or will Telstra on next G do?Is it safe for two lone w...

sagittarius · sagittarius

Hi folks .. its coming together nicely .. Had to drop only $4,000-00 from my chosen price .. Just the details on Tuesday now .. Jon

Vic41 · Vic41

Ummmmmm.........this maybe a male lazy thing, but during my 20 odd years of solo travelling and mainly free camping, this is what I used to do a lot, unless I was in a caravan park which was seldom. Some roadhouses (especially truckie stops) have showers for a minimal fee then about $1 or $2, (would p...

Vic41 · Vic41

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

Escape · Escape

I have noticed that most of the Solos are from the eastern states.... wish there were some from South Aust...especially some tag alongs .. would be great.

Mike47 · Mike47

What a bonzer little spot! (Not so little actually.) Bushy Parker Bush Camp, to give it it's correct title is about 60 kms north of Townsville and is idyllic. Great swimming hole, bags of shady trees, nice level grassed sites and it's free. Signs say that the maximum stay is 48 hours and only one stay per...

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	Looking for advice on buying a caravan & 4X4 what is this (Preview) Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...	Stefan	12	2345	10:50 AM Sep 9, 2009 by Rolly
	4 HOURS OF FUN (Preview) Situation: Tootling along the Pippingarra Road (about 40 kms south of Port Hedland) and came to a sandy creek bed. Plan: Consider the conditions before proceeding. Strategy from plan: Yep! She'll be right, looks fairly firm. Results of strategy: BOGGE*D to the axles, belly of the vehicle sitt...	Mike47	3	1002	09:39 AM Sep 2, 2009 by mike and Judy
	where to buy good cheap secondhand campervans (Preview) I posted this on my previous thread as a newbie-oops! Want to know best way to buy a cheap reliable campervan. Any suggestions? Price range $2000-$5000 Thanks	Freespirit	6	1088	02:55 PM Aug 22, 2009 by Freespirit
	Uh oh, a break in!! (Preview) Hi Guys and Gals!! Yip, I'm still in Katherine and working hard, hence the quiet! I met Mike47 and nearly jumped the counter to say hello I was so thrilled to meet another Grey Nomad!! Anyway, that night I a local blk fella decided he liked the look of the m/home and smashed a side louvre window, renched th...	Bubs	5	1274	09:15 AM Aug 10, 2009 by Vic41
	makin money along the way (Preview) Eventually when It comes time for me to be handed the keys to our motor home I'd like to solo around australia on my own and at some stage maybe get some part time work here and there, I love music and good with computers so was kind of thinking maybe doing some dj party type of thing, I'm currently doing a wee...	milo	1	1246	04:52 PM Aug 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	OFF AGAIN (Preview) Ho-hum, how boring, 33 degrees every day and hardly a cloud in the sky, what's it like down your way? Oh yeah, that's right it's WINTER heh, heh, heh. Had a nice little rest here in Darwin for two weeks, but I'm heading off again tomorrow, heading for Kununurra, via Katherine, should be in Kununurra in ab...	Mike47	15	1296	12:56 AM Jul 30, 2009 by suenami
	In Katherine! (Preview) Hi All, Yes, loong time since I last posted! I have been up the middle and on to Darwin. Not much there for me so headed back to Katherine to work. I am a checkout chick in Woolies. Sooo sorry Sue that I missed you when you were through here. I will be following you down the WA coast when I finish my 3mths commit...	Bubs	4	1004	10:55 PM Jul 25, 2009 by suenami
	Trip Report WA (Preview) Newman in the mighty Pilbara (as Lawsy once said), is a pretty good place. Mountains are spectacular. Still prefer the rugged ranges to the coast but I did glimpse for the first time, the Indian Ocean at Barn Hill on 80 mile beach. Good to see water again. Port Hedland had no room at the Inn (for anyone) so...	suenami	1	1451	01:57 PM Jul 19, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	HiJack (Preview) Interesting though the diverse postings on this "Solo Grey Nomads" forum may be, many of them are hijacking a thread which was intended, I believe, to be the preserve of topics of particular interest to the 'lonesome traveler'. Yes, I'm being precious. Yes, I don't like my butter shortca...	Rolly	8	1146	02:25 PM Jul 14, 2009 by dave06
	Busy as Bourke Street (Preview) Hi SGN's, made it into Darwin today. Crikey, the roads are absolutely chockkas with travellers. I estimate that at least 50% of the vehicles on the road from Daly Waters to Darwin have been Caravans, Motorhomes or Campers (and I'm probably being conservative). Just about all of the caravan parks in D...	Mike47	3	1166	11:03 PM Jul 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Need help with planning our trip please ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am looking at travelling from Brisbane, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Mildura, Parkes, Moree amd then back to Brisbane. I am hoping to do this trip in 11 days as I have committments in Brisbane. I would like advice about the best place to stay, where no...	slyfie	57	3035	03:25 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Thieving mongrels (Preview) On another post Chris mentioned that Barkley downs are thieves, I agree 100% top dollar even for a cup of coffee, Another mongrel I wont visit is the P**** at the Belyando Crossing, always used to till he abused me and Pixie for crossing an imaginary line in his head, defining the limits you were allowed...	mike and Judy	11	3222	08:23 PM Aug 13, 2009 by DellieMay
	Beautiful Downtown Borroloola (Preview) Just a couple of days in a van park to wash off the red dust from the gravel roads between Gregory Downs and here. Gregory Downs was a very picturesque spot, beautiful river, great for swimming or canoeing and plenty of redclaws. Room for about 15 vans or m/homes. No facilities but it's only about 200 met...	Mike47	11	2471	09:40 PM Aug 13, 2009 by suenami
	Hi Guys (Preview) Just a quick few words while I stop for lunch at Croydon. Gary and Kerry were right, the hamburgers at the General Store in Croydon are amazing. I don't know if they're the best in Oz, because a chap told me two days ago that the best hamburgers in Oz are at Burktown. I'll be there in a couple of weeks, so I'll...	Mike47	4	973	07:11 PM Jul 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Tips for the Nullabor wanted - Canberra to Esperance Nullabor solo tips (Preview) Hi I am planning a trip to the South West of WA in mid August. I have an Aliner, and will be travelling with a friend who is tenting. We plan to go to Esperance and travel up the coast to Perth, then back across to Canberra.Do I need to hire a satelite phone, or will Telstra on next G do?Is it safe for two lone w...	Maxie E	11	5500	09:17 PM Jun 26, 2009 by Pam
	Have a buyer for the house .. (Preview) Hi folks .. its coming together nicely .. Had to drop only $4,000-00 from my chosen price .. Just the details on Tuesday now .. Jon	sagittarius	7	937	09:17 PM Jun 24, 2009 by sagittarius
	Washing Clothes on the move (Preview) Ummmmmm.........this maybe a male lazy thing, but during my 20 odd years of solo travelling and mainly free camping, this is what I used to do a lot, unless I was in a caravan park which was seldom. Some roadhouses (especially truckie stops) have showers for a minimal fee then about $1 or $2, (would p...	Vic41	11	1952	05:20 PM Jun 28, 2009 by Vic41
	One Person Swag Tent with Stretcher/Cot (Preview) 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	Vic41	13	5584	02:12 PM May 17, 2010 by erehwon
	Tag-alongs (Preview) I have noticed that most of the Solos are from the eastern states.... wish there were some from South Aust...especially some tag alongs .. would be great.	Escape	1	1001	10:15 PM Jun 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Bushy Parker Campground (Preview) What a bonzer little spot! (Not so little actually.) Bushy Parker Bush Camp, to give it it's correct title is about 60 kms north of Townsville and is idyllic. Great swimming hole, bags of shady trees, nice level grassed sites and it's free. Signs say that the maximum stay is 48 hours and only one stay per...	Mike47	0	842	04:32 PM Jun 7, 2009 by Mike47
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