Solo Grey Nomads

frednme · frednme

hi all. starting out in a 2nd hand sprinter campervan. question. can I run the waeco from the 12v on the dash only when moving. should I also get a smart charger and what's the best brand. thanks in anticipation newcomer to all this

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

There is a CMCA rally of sorts near by with a large number of motorhomes including 4 coasters and a 5th wheeler, they keep to themselves and perhaps as well if they decide to try to enrol us in their club. Darrell took off again for firewood and stocked up the pile, Rod went out this morning to stock up his pi...

Colchap · Colchap

Hi There fellow Nomads. Ok I am in my mid 50's and I have had enough of cities and houses and traffic etc etc. So I am about to purchase second hand caravan had head off to start a new life adventure. The idea of camping out in a van is not a problem, as I have been heading bush on and off for years. I am single and...

jules47 · jules47

Steve - have a great birthday for tomorrow - Tuesday 4th - see you soon - maybe at Waruma?

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Well that was the idea but without the proper gear Roy decided to have a go none the less. He made up a sail from remnants in hs van a mast and spar from tent poles then used his canoe for a board. The end reult was hilarious for those fortunate to see his efforts and it was recorded on my camera and Sandra's iPa...

kw · kw

After having had my jockey wheel deflate a couple of times and not finding a suitable solution to the problem, finally had someone helpful finally explain how to solve my problem. Apparently some of the expanding products to fill a tyre to make it a solid tyre can be more trouble than they are worth and n...

barina · barina

Had a nice hot weekend at Aysons Reserve Elmore Vic. Lots and Lots of campers, every type possible. Nice place lots of shade and cool breezes at night. Met some very nice people and got lots more valuable information. Did the markets thing, Elmore Saturday bought flavoured olive oil and olives. Girg...

solo nomad · solo nomad

today was day one of the big lap (or laps) no time limit in colac tonight heading over to sa then up the centre cheers

jules47 · jules47

Hope you had a great birthday Michael - and many more to come - see you soon!!!!

dundreamin · dundreamin

Hi All I recently spent some time on the Yorke Peninsula in SA and found an absolutely awesome free camp spot 4km down a dirt rd off the main highway. Whilst I couldn't actually drive down on the beach & camp in my rig, there were two groups that looked like they were camped down there. One way up to th...

shekon · shekon

in Mildura at present, went into carpark via a different entrance than I had previously, not realising I could not drive through to the I sailed area to park. Great, had to somehow get back out without doing miss Daisy or sails any damage. Very proud of myself managing a three point turn at end of aisle, w...

jenr · jenr

As a solo traveller to be which would be the more reliable? The CB Radio or the sat phone?

milo · milo

G'day all I managed a couple days away last week , to a nice retreat up near Bowral (near Mittagong ) in nsw , was the first trip I have done with out my dad.. We had been on so many many awesome trips over the years and I must say the first night on my own I cried my eyes out. Was just so difficult being ther...

Barconian · Barconian

Hello solo nomads, I am heading to western Aus and would love to receive any helpful hints as a solo camper... I plan to travel for 12 months minimum and I have joined this group to help make it happen!

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Arrived at Wuruma Dam mid afternoon after waiting for the freezer cover to be delivered then went to IGA to buy food stocks for a couple of weeks filled up the petrol and set off. Was reversing into a position up the hill when I noticed some one waving at me and checking it out found that Darrell and Sand...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

A day in the life of this grey nomad starts beteen 6 & 7AM with a tidy up of the bus and breakfast and now a dcision about food from the freezer for transfer into the fridge for later meals. Then a talk with the neighbours to see if any momentous things have been plannd for the day, Sandra is planning sco...

grumpy790 · grumpy790

any single ladies out there who'd like to correspond with a single nomad via messages? is that how it works?

shekon · shekon

I am in warrnambool this weekend, babysitting two if the grand kidlets. Anybody around yell out. I am set up and now it must be beer o'clock.

Ame25 · Ame25

Hi Everyone, I am back home again in Yeppoon after my very first trip. I arrived in Darwin on 5/1 just in time for the wet to set in. Didn't see much sunshine but had a wonderful time with the family and Grandkids. Left again hoping to have a leisurely trip back but ended up trying to beat the rain but it c...

jenr · jenr

I am in the process of planning to take off hopefully within the next 12 months. I still havent bought a vehicle as yet I am still doing research into the best way to go :D I am looking at a small motorhome or maybe a pop top as it is just me and the dog. I have been restricting my searches to vehicles with a loo an...

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	frednme (Preview) hi all. starting out in a 2nd hand sprinter campervan. question. can I run the waeco from the 12v on the dash only when moving. should I also get a smart charger and what's the best brand. thanks in anticipation newcomer to all this	frednme	4	1004	03:57 PM Mar 19, 2014 by frednme
	More at Waruma Dam (Preview) There is a CMCA rally of sorts near by with a large number of motorhomes including 4 coasters and a 5th wheeler, they keep to themselves and perhaps as well if they decide to try to enrol us in their club. Darrell took off again for firewood and stocked up the pile, Rod went out this morning to stock up his pi...	yeoeleven	2	1108	10:22 AM Mar 19, 2014 by yeoeleven
	I have made the decision finally ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi There fellow Nomads. Ok I am in my mid 50's and I have had enough of cities and houses and traffic etc etc. So I am about to purchase second hand caravan had head off to start a new life adventure. The idea of camping out in a van is not a problem, as I have been heading bush on and off for years. I am single and...	Colchap	40	3052	08:30 AM Mar 17, 2014 by moblet
	Solo Steve - Happy Birthday (Preview) Steve - have a great birthday for tomorrow - Tuesday 4th - see you soon - maybe at Waruma?	jules47	25	2286	04:42 PM Mar 16, 2014 by jules47
	Wind surfing at Wuruma Dam (Preview) Well that was the idea but without the proper gear Roy decided to have a go none the less. He made up a sail from remnants in hs van a mast and spar from tent poles then used his canoe for a board. The end reult was hilarious for those fortunate to see his efforts and it was recorded on my camera and Sandra's iPa...	yeoeleven	7	1087	06:41 PM Mar 15, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	cure for inflatable/pneumatic jockey wheels (Preview) After having had my jockey wheel deflate a couple of times and not finding a suitable solution to the problem, finally had someone helpful finally explain how to solve my problem. Apparently some of the expanding products to fill a tyre to make it a solid tyre can be more trouble than they are worth and n...	kw	3	2022	06:29 PM Mar 12, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Aysons Reserve (Preview) Had a nice hot weekend at Aysons Reserve Elmore Vic. Lots and Lots of campers, every type possible. Nice place lots of shade and cool breezes at night. Met some very nice people and got lots more valuable information. Did the markets thing, Elmore Saturday bought flavoured olive oil and olives. Girg...	barina	7	1415	12:02 PM Mar 11, 2014 by barina
	set off today (Preview) today was day one of the big lap (or laps) no time limit in colac tonight heading over to sa then up the centre cheers	solo nomad	10	1122	05:31 PM Mar 10, 2014 by solo nomad
	Happy Birthday - Nu One (Preview) Hope you had a great birthday Michael - and many more to come - see you soon!!!!	jules47	9	865	08:02 PM Mar 8, 2014 by milo
	Free Camping (Preview) Hi All I recently spent some time on the Yorke Peninsula in SA and found an absolutely awesome free camp spot 4km down a dirt rd off the main highway. Whilst I couldn't actually drive down on the beach & camp in my rig, there were two groups that looked like they were camped down there. One way up to th...	dundreamin	26	2595	12:24 PM Mar 8, 2014 by dING
	You just have to laugh (Preview) in Mildura at present, went into carpark via a different entrance than I had previously, not realising I could not drive through to the I sailed area to park. Great, had to somehow get back out without doing miss Daisy or sails any damage. Very proud of myself managing a three point turn at end of aisle, w...	shekon	8	1469	08:43 PM Mar 7, 2014 by The dog lady
	CB radio or Satellite phone (Preview) As a solo traveller to be which would be the more reliable? The CB Radio or the sat phone?	jenr	10	2740	08:36 PM Mar 7, 2014 by The dog lady
	getting back to travelling (Preview) G'day all I managed a couple days away last week , to a nice retreat up near Bowral (near Mittagong ) in nsw , was the first trip I have done with out my dad.. We had been on so many many awesome trips over the years and I must say the first night on my own I cried my eyes out. Was just so difficult being ther...	milo	13	1522	08:28 PM Mar 7, 2014 by The dog lady
	Pointers (Preview) Hello solo nomads, I am heading to western Aus and would love to receive any helpful hints as a solo camper... I plan to travel for 12 months minimum and I have joined this group to help make it happen!	Barconian	6	1242	03:35 PM Mar 7, 2014 by george57
	Welcoming committee at Waruma Dam (Preview) Arrived at Wuruma Dam mid afternoon after waiting for the freezer cover to be delivered then went to IGA to buy food stocks for a couple of weeks filled up the petrol and set off. Was reversing into a position up the hill when I noticed some one waving at me and checking it out found that Darrell and Sand...	yeoeleven	1	1335	05:04 AM Mar 7, 2014 by isuzuswag
	A day in the life of a 77 Y.O. Grey Nomad (Preview) A day in the life of this grey nomad starts beteen 6 & 7AM with a tidy up of the bus and breakfast and now a dcision about food from the freezer for transfer into the fridge for later meals. Then a talk with the neighbours to see if any momentous things have been plannd for the day, Sandra is planning sco...	yeoeleven	20	2739	10:41 PM Mar 6, 2014 by Mobi Condo
	any single ladies out there? ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) any single ladies out there who'd like to correspond with a single nomad via messages? is that how it works?	grumpy790	39	3992	08:55 PM Mar 6, 2014 by Tim thetruckie
	Warrnambool. (Preview) I am in warrnambool this weekend, babysitting two if the grand kidlets. Anybody around yell out. I am set up and now it must be beer o'clock.	shekon	0	870	05:38 PM Mar 6, 2014 by shekon
	Back from Darwin (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am back home again in Yeppoon after my very first trip. I arrived in Darwin on 5/1 just in time for the wet to set in. Didn't see much sunshine but had a wonderful time with the family and Grandkids. Left again hoping to have a leisurely trip back but ended up trying to beat the rain but it c...	Ame25	0	773	11:47 AM Mar 3, 2014 by Ame25
	Couple of questions (Preview) I am in the process of planning to take off hopefully within the next 12 months. I still havent bought a vehicle as yet I am still doing research into the best way to go :D I am looking at a small motorhome or maybe a pop top as it is just me and the dog. I have been restricting my searches to vehicles with a loo an...	jenr	1	796	08:00 AM Mar 3, 2014 by Big Gorilla
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