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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

Tony M · Tony M

Hi all. Tony and Mel here. Very excited! About to pick up our Mars13 hybrid. Wondering what length power leads (10 or 20m?), and water hoses are recommended? Thanks !

Bushie1961 · Bushie1961

Hi all We are looking at selling our Jayco Silverline 24.75 and buying a Longreach, what do people think? we are setting up for retirement so we can pull behind a car and a boat, but need to find the right trailer. whenever I go away I am always overweight on the back axle of the RAM. The ute itself inside is...

New Member · Tuppence

Hi, good to join the mob. I am in my HiAce called Tuppence. See you on the track.

go west · go west

Any ideas for cheap, efficient heating for a small van - is diesel the best option?

go west · go west

Hi to all the well weathered nomads out there. I'm new to this and, come hell or high water, my wife and I are about to jaunt our way around the west coast and then back down the centre and home to Melb. Three months and we want to do some limited off roading/beaches. Kit is a 2023 Nissan Xtrail and a 1995 Jayco...

meandthemissus · meandthemissus

Thanks for accepting us. We've just spent the last 14 years cruising on our 52 foot sailboat, but have decided to swallow the anchor and go land cruising. We intend do station work as we go as we have a farming background. Looking forward to inland travelling on some of the tracks. Just bought a Great Aus...

JMJ · JMJ

My lovely Wife and myself [ both grey nomads ] are in the process of updating from van to motorhome to travel afar as a bit uneasy about towing van long distances. Hopefully will catch up with some fellow nomads along the way! All the very best to all!

Essy2021 · Essy2021

My wife and I are finally getting the Esperance off the driveway and heading for adventure. Planning to leave about mid Apr. But not before the house batteries have been replaced, appears 10 years old and they don't like to hold a charge anymore, sort of resembles old age!! Anyway, I digress. We are now...

capnbooyah · capnbooyah

Hi all, just saying gidday as I am new here. Total newbie as far as Caravanning goes but am learning fast My van is a 2004 York Belle-Haven that was given to me after my uncle passed away recently There is surprisingly little about this unit online, in fact I haven't been able to find out anything about it...

Ricey88 · Ricey88

Hello from the Rice's Long time campers and the last 2 years with a caravan. We have a super heavy (3T) cheapo Chinese 15' hybrid and completed 2 half laps (west both trips) heading up to Cape York this year. Thankyou

Chinnerys · Chinnerys

Well, we've finally managed to tee up a trip we've been hoping to do for ages. We're heading off sometime in May. Across the middle from Carnarvon, dropping in to say hello to a few station mates on the way to Alice. Just our old camper trailer and the 4wd. Nothing fancy. Got a couple of folks to look after t...

Essy2021 · Essy2021

Hi all like RVers and Caravanners, it has come to the time when my wife and I hit the road in our barely used motorhome and explore our own wonderful country. We are planning to leave Perth sometime April-May 2024 and head east for a long lap, all being well. Seeking a bit of advice especially in relation t...

MattnKezz · MattnKezz

Hi all, just a quick intro---- Matt'n Kezz here, how you all doin? We live in North East Victoria, a lovely part of the world i must say. We recently purchased a Nova caravan for local trips, and extended trips away. Our main trip in the near future is from here, NEV...to WA up the coast of WA and across to Da...

pavalige · pavalige

Hi all thanks for having us. -- Edited by pavalige on Wednesday 6th of March 2024 11:17:57 PM

Petemack · Petemack

A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads? Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ? Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic. Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer thanks... Jus...

Petemack · Petemack

Had a look over the forum before joining and was most impressed with all the info and help, my wife and I are coming over from the UK to drive from Sydney to Perth in a 2 berth camper, I did this when I was 9 , my mum and dad 5 of us kids and a Corgi pup called Dinkum, in a 66 Holden station wagon, in 1970, not a lot of s...

The Wynbergs · The Wynbergs

Firstly thankyou for accepting hubby and I to this site. Question: We want to travel to hot Springs Moree. Our concern is getting up the Gibraltar Mountains. We have a 20 foot caravan around 2.5 being pulled by a Nissan Navara. OOur question would it be better to drive to tenterfield and head to moree...

Hookey13 · Hookey13

Hi all think we are past members but likely got lost in system from years past. I posted a picture of our latest van on the other section where our rigs are shown. Thanks for having us again anyway. Regards Greg and Jen Eltham, Melbourne

Shearer · Shearer

Hi everyone newbie here

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	40254	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	Power leads and water hoses (Preview) Hi all. Tony and Mel here. Very excited! About to pick up our Mars13 hybrid. Wondering what length power leads (10 or 20m?), and water hoses are recommended? Thanks !	Tony M	4	291	07:27 PM May 14, 2024 by Tony M
	Swappimg van for Longreach whats your thoughts (Preview) Hi all We are looking at selling our Jayco Silverline 24.75 and buying a Longreach, what do people think? we are setting up for retirement so we can pull behind a car and a boat, but need to find the right trailer. whenever I go away I am always overweight on the back axle of the RAM. The ute itself inside is...	Bushie1961	3	197	08:06 AM May 13, 2024 by Jim Donney
	New Member (Preview) Hi, good to join the mob. I am in my HiAce called Tuppence. See you on the track.	Tuppence	1	270	09:54 PM May 5, 2024 by Itinerant
	Van heating (Preview) Any ideas for cheap, efficient heating for a small van - is diesel the best option?	go west	0	165	08:22 AM May 3, 2024 by go west
	Newbies (Preview) Hi to all the well weathered nomads out there. I'm new to this and, come hell or high water, my wife and I are about to jaunt our way around the west coast and then back down the centre and home to Melb. Three months and we want to do some limited off roading/beaches. Kit is a 2023 Nissan Xtrail and a 1995 Jayco...	go west	10	348	08:20 AM May 2, 2024 by go west
	New to forum (Preview) Thanks for accepting us. We've just spent the last 14 years cruising on our 52 foot sailboat, but have decided to swallow the anchor and go land cruising. We intend do station work as we go as we have a farming background. Looking forward to inland travelling on some of the tracks. Just bought a Great Aus...	meandthemissus	4	368	12:02 PM Apr 28, 2024 by msg
	Brand new to Forum...just wanting to say HI! (Preview) My lovely Wife and myself [ both grey nomads ] are in the process of updating from van to motorhome to travel afar as a bit uneasy about towing van long distances. Hopefully will catch up with some fellow nomads along the way! All the very best to all!	JMJ	1	372	08:26 PM Apr 18, 2024 by Possum3
	The Long Lap has been modified to a shorter trip, 3 - 4 months? (Preview) My wife and I are finally getting the Esperance off the driveway and heading for adventure. Planning to leave about mid Apr. But not before the house batteries have been replaced, appears 10 years old and they don't like to hold a charge anymore, sort of resembles old age!! Anyway, I digress. We are now...	Essy2021	1	334	08:24 PM Apr 18, 2024 by Possum3
	Hi from beginner vanner (Preview) Hi all, just saying gidday as I am new here. Total newbie as far as Caravanning goes but am learning fast My van is a 2004 York Belle-Haven that was given to me after my uncle passed away recently There is surprisingly little about this unit online, in fact I haven't been able to find out anything about it...	capnbooyah	1	343	08:21 PM Apr 18, 2024 by Possum3
	Brief intro. inf (Preview) Hello from the Rice's Long time campers and the last 2 years with a caravan. We have a super heavy (3T) cheapo Chinese 15' hybrid and completed 2 half laps (west both trips) heading up to Cape York this year. Thankyou	Ricey88	1	442	11:05 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Hi all. Chinnerys from Carnarvon WA (Preview) Well, we've finally managed to tee up a trip we've been hoping to do for ages. We're heading off sometime in May. Across the middle from Carnarvon, dropping in to say hello to a few station mates on the way to Alice. Just our old camper trailer and the 4wd. Nothing fancy. Got a couple of folks to look after t...	Chinnerys	1	395	11:16 PM Mar 25, 2024 by Possum3
	Looking Forward to the Long Lap (Preview) Hi all like RVers and Caravanners, it has come to the time when my wife and I hit the road in our barely used motorhome and explore our own wonderful country. We are planning to leave Perth sometime April-May 2024 and head east for a long lap, all being well. Seeking a bit of advice especially in relation t...	Essy2021	9	1001	04:18 PM Mar 12, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Newbies. (Preview) Hi all, just a quick intro---- Matt'n Kezz here, how you all doin? We live in North East Victoria, a lovely part of the world i must say. We recently purchased a Nova caravan for local trips, and extended trips away. Our main trip in the near future is from here, NEV...to WA up the coast of WA and across to Da...	MattnKezz	2	448	10:59 AM Mar 7, 2024 by MattnKezz
	I'm definitely grey and looking forward to the nomadic life with my equally grey better half :) (Preview) Hi all thanks for having us. -- Edited by pavalige on Wednesday 6th of March 2024 11:17:57 PM	pavalige	1	414	09:59 AM Mar 7, 2024 by Possum3
	Sydney to Carinda (Preview) A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads? Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ? Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic. Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer thanks... Jus...	Petemack	0	437	07:42 AM Mar 6, 2024 by Petemack
	Hi All, thanks for having us onboard. (Preview) Had a look over the forum before joining and was most impressed with all the info and help, my wife and I are coming over from the UK to drive from Sydney to Perth in a 2 berth camper, I did this when I was 9 , my mum and dad 5 of us kids and a Corgi pup called Dinkum, in a 66 Holden station wagon, in 1970, not a lot of s...	Petemack	4	556	07:39 AM Mar 6, 2024 by Petemack
	Travelling to Moree from Gulmarrsd (Preview) Firstly thankyou for accepting hubby and I to this site. Question: We want to travel to hot Springs Moree. Our concern is getting up the Gibraltar Mountains. We have a 20 foot caravan around 2.5 being pulled by a Nissan Navara. OOur question would it be better to drive to tenterfield and head to moree...	The Wynbergs	4	440	06:46 PM Mar 5, 2024 by The Wynbergs
	Old newbie (Preview) Hi all think we are past members but likely got lost in system from years past. I posted a picture of our latest van on the other section where our rigs are shown. Thanks for having us again anyway. Regards Greg and Jen Eltham, Melbourne	Hookey13	1	400	05:20 PM Mar 5, 2024 by Possum3
	Hi (Preview) Hi everyone newbie here	Shearer	1	381	07:31 AM Mar 5, 2024 by Possum3
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