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DavidC · DavidC

Hey everyone, I never thought I'd see the day that I'd consider myself a Grey Nomad, but here I am, time goes by so fast, and life is so short, isn't it? I'm 53 and based in Cairns, with my two boxer dogs/fur babies, Hugo & Paisley. I decided to buy another van in July 2020, and I do a lot of weekends away to...

gdayjr · gdayjr

Hello from Sydney Australia.My name is Graham. I have just turned 65, although people dont believe me when I tell them my age.I am in the research stage of finding what sort of vehicle I need. I plan to retire soon, and hit the road for as long as I canI am currently a single guy, but that may change at any sta...

new member · Humpo

Thanks for allowing me to become a member. I look forward to positive interaction, advice / info' if needed and friendly banter. Recently retired and heading off in caravan late April / early May via Roma, Carnarvon Gorge, Longreach, Cloncurry > various NT stops, then down to Broome (a bit of det...

Shaneau06 · Shaneau06

Hello good people Many thanks for accepting us to the GN Forum. Taking the time to read through the the enormous amount of info, on this site, the input is invaluable and much appreciated. My wife and I are doing something our friends and family never expected. We are just over 50, and have given up our pr...

No Postcode · No Postcode

Hi, new here so hope I can contribute. Been travelling for 15 years for five months a year. Used to live in Tassie but for the past three years we now live in Queensland.

Sombrero · Sombrero

We arrived at Wilsons Promontory without a problem, when we hooked up in the rain to come home. I noticed the green light failed on the ATC stability control failed to light up , we continued regardless and made a 30 minute stop at my daughters which is about 20minutes from home as we tried to leave th...

peter67 · peter67

Hello, newbie also. Just retired and about to take off end of march and stick to WA at the moment, away from the coast in the wheatbelt south east of Perth until it cools down. I have a very simple set up just a 2011 hyundai iload with shelving and a big gell cell 12v battery in the back to run the engel fridge,...

Pronto · Pronto

I would appreciate ANY feed back on the following caravan Colorado Touron 200E. Built 28/11/2018 Looking at purchasing one

Roualyn · Roualyn

Hi all New joiner. Plenty of tent camping experience, some experience towing boats. No experience of the GN life or vehicles. Aiming on hitting the road after the last kid finishes year 12 next year. We are currently thinking about a motor home, but we switch between that and a 5th wheeler every couple...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I'm hoping to travel from south NSW to Townsville and back and hoping to get some advice for what routes to take and what attractions to visit. To which forum would I post such a topic?

gilgar49 · gilgar49

Hello everyone and fellow travellers We have been around the lap in 2019 and are now off to the SA Flinders ranges for several weeks. My wife is studying arts and needs a good mobile reception to send and receive info/data ...I believe that its not a good area for reception. Do any of you seasoned trave...

tea spoon · tea spoon

im a 74 year old bloke with a 14 foot 6 caravan .......hobbies are caravaning plus looking after my spoilt dog /pottering on the van /and cooking being an ex chef ........the tea spoon name was my army call sign if i needed during exercises any supplies.......im on a pull apart mobility scoote rto walk t...

Peman · Peman

Hi all , I enjoy reading the forums and finally have my new LWB high roof van now looking for recommendations for a fit out conversion place preferably somewhere in Melbourne cheers

Nomadic Painters · Nomadic Painters

Hello all, my wife and i are travelling painters new to this forum and only six months in to nomadic life due to border restrictions. Our home base is Adelaide. We have just returned from southern NSW (Merimbula) are we are heading Adelaide to Darwin via Perth in mid May. We are not hawking for work. Our n...

New members - Dave & Karyn · DaveA1963

G'day all! This is our first foray into caravanning, so we decided to go down the second-hand route and keep the price down, something that is a bit of a challenge with the sudden popularity of holidaying in Oz instead of travelling overseas (yeah, thanks COVID-19!) We were fortunate enough to pick up...

MaryIM · MaryIM

Hi everyone what a great forum. I have become addicted to reading everyone's info and stories. We are two 62 yr olds who just bought a Jayco work and play. We took a holiday for a few weeks to Denmark came home and my husband retired on the spot. We are heading off to Brisbane for July and the birth of our fir...

coneye · coneye

Hi , the names Paul , just joined , I'm reading and learning , at the moment , from Adelaide , still trying to get my head around all the weight stuff , Not a Nomad yet , but looking to find what might be the best way for me to go ,,,, Thinking cheap pop top , to pull with my Pajero , then if i like it , may be switc...

sleighbmw · sleighbmw

Hi all. I have been finding useful info here for a while, but figured I should join as I am about to meet all the criteria - Over 65, Retired, Travelling. Landlocked in Brisbane at the moment but working on changing that. Cheers Simon

Lucas club · Lucas club

Hello all whilstwe are not new to caravanning ( all touring to date) but want to be a little more adventurous with free camping and maybe a bit more remote travel we are currently in the throws of buying a new van. And we have a few questions. the van has a centre ensuite.... can get privacy on loo if you clo...

Busted Old DIGGER · Busted Old DIGGER

Just new to the forum, we are looking at van the company that we may consider buying from is JB my tow vehicle D Max auto 2017 model l believe that I will be up for a upgrade on the vehicle suspension. Has any one who owns a JB can you pass on any hits . Also Happy New Year to all and stay safe out there

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	G'day from Cairns! (Preview) Hey everyone, I never thought I'd see the day that I'd consider myself a Grey Nomad, but here I am, time goes by so fast, and life is so short, isn't it? I'm 53 and based in Cairns, with my two boxer dogs/fur babies, Hugo & Paisley. I decided to buy another van in July 2020, and I do a lot of weekends away to...	DavidC	5	1159	12:18 AM Mar 5, 2021 by DavidC
	New here, and doing some reseach for a future life of travelling. (Preview) Hello from Sydney Australia.My name is Graham. I have just turned 65, although people dont believe me when I tell them my age.I am in the research stage of finding what sort of vehicle I need. I plan to retire soon, and hit the road for as long as I canI am currently a single guy, but that may change at any sta...	gdayjr	11	1286	09:48 AM Mar 3, 2021 by Possum3
	new member (Preview) Thanks for allowing me to become a member. I look forward to positive interaction, advice / info' if needed and friendly banter. Recently retired and heading off in caravan late April / early May via Roma, Carnarvon Gorge, Longreach, Cloncurry > various NT stops, then down to Broome (a bit of det...	Humpo	6	1195	07:21 PM Feb 28, 2021 by peter67
	GN Newbie - Shane n Gayle (Preview) Hello good people Many thanks for accepting us to the GN Forum. Taking the time to read through the the enormous amount of info, on this site, the input is invaluable and much appreciated. My wife and I are doing something our friends and family never expected. We are just over 50, and have given up our pr...	Shaneau06	8	1283	07:02 PM Feb 28, 2021 by peter67
	New (Preview) Hi, new here so hope I can contribute. Been travelling for 15 years for five months a year. Used to live in Tassie but for the past three years we now live in Queensland.	No Postcode	4	1573	06:57 PM Feb 28, 2021 by peter67
	Hi to all, Baileys Cartagena series 2 ATC stability control unit not working (Preview) We arrived at Wilsons Promontory without a problem, when we hooked up in the rain to come home. I noticed the green light failed on the ATC stability control failed to light up , we continued regardless and made a 30 minute stop at my daughters which is about 20minutes from home as we tried to leave th...	Sombrero	2	804	04:51 PM Feb 28, 2021 by Possum3
	Hello from WA (Preview) Hello, newbie also. Just retired and about to take off end of march and stick to WA at the moment, away from the coast in the wheatbelt south east of Perth until it cools down. I have a very simple set up just a 2011 hyundai iload with shelving and a big gell cell 12v battery in the back to run the engel fridge,...	peter67	3	1283	04:43 PM Feb 17, 2021 by peter67
	Assistance (Preview) I would appreciate ANY feed back on the following caravan Colorado Touron 200E. Built 28/11/2018 Looking at purchasing one	Pronto	3	1230	02:40 PM Feb 15, 2021 by Possum3
	Starting to plan (or planning to start) (Preview) Hi all New joiner. Plenty of tent camping experience, some experience towing boats. No experience of the GN life or vehicles. Aiming on hitting the road after the last kid finishes year 12 next year. We are currently thinking about a motor home, but we switch between that and a 5th wheeler every couple...	Roualyn	5	841	07:29 PM Feb 13, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Which forum for trip planning? (Preview) I'm hoping to travel from south NSW to Townsville and back and hoping to get some advice for what routes to take and what attractions to visit. To which forum would I post such a topic?	Buzz Lightbulb	5	962	04:39 PM Feb 9, 2021 by PeterD
	Mobile coverage in the Flinders Ranges (Preview) Hello everyone and fellow travellers We have been around the lap in 2019 and are now off to the SA Flinders ranges for several weeks. My wife is studying arts and needs a good mobile reception to send and receive info/data ...I believe that its not a good area for reception. Do any of you seasoned trave...	gilgar49	1	1202	04:55 PM Feb 3, 2021 by Tony LEE
	goodaye all fellow nomads (Preview) im a 74 year old bloke with a 14 foot 6 caravan .......hobbies are caravaning plus looking after my spoilt dog /pottering on the van /and cooking being an ex chef ........the tea spoon name was my army call sign if i needed during exercises any supplies.......im on a pull apart mobility scoote rto walk t...	tea spoon	3	839	06:34 AM Jan 29, 2021 by Dougwe
	Another newbie (Preview) Hi all , I enjoy reading the forums and finally have my new LWB high roof van now looking for recommendations for a fit out conversion place preferably somewhere in Melbourne cheers	Peman	3	887	05:25 PM Jan 28, 2021 by Possum3
	Communication options (Preview) Hello all, my wife and i are travelling painters new to this forum and only six months in to nomadic life due to border restrictions. Our home base is Adelaide. We have just returned from southern NSW (Merimbula) are we are heading Adelaide to Darwin via Perth in mid May. We are not hawking for work. Our n...	Nomadic Painters	4	929	10:42 AM Jan 28, 2021 by watsea
	New members - Dave & Karyn (Preview) G'day all! This is our first foray into caravanning, so we decided to go down the second-hand route and keep the price down, something that is a bit of a challenge with the sudden popularity of holidaying in Oz instead of travelling overseas (yeah, thanks COVID-19!) We were fortunate enough to pick up...	DaveA1963	3	976	08:46 AM Jan 27, 2021 by DaveA1963
	newbie heading off for a big trip Perth to Brisbane (Preview) Hi everyone what a great forum. I have become addicted to reading everyone's info and stories. We are two 62 yr olds who just bought a Jayco work and play. We took a holiday for a few weeks to Denmark came home and my husband retired on the spot. We are heading off to Brisbane for July and the birth of our fir...	MaryIM	5	978	05:19 PM Jan 25, 2021 by Possum3
	Newbie (Preview) Hi , the names Paul , just joined , I'm reading and learning , at the moment , from Adelaide , still trying to get my head around all the weight stuff , Not a Nomad yet , but looking to find what might be the best way for me to go ,,,, Thinking cheap pop top , to pull with my Pajero , then if i like it , may be switc...	coneye	4	882	05:13 PM Jan 25, 2021 by Possum3
	Greetings - new to Forum (Preview) Hi all. I have been finding useful info here for a while, but figured I should join as I am about to meet all the criteria - Over 65, Retired, Travelling. Landlocked in Brisbane at the moment but working on changing that. Cheers Simon	sleighbmw	6	1018	07:20 AM Jan 22, 2021 by Dancerman
	Newbies qestions (Preview) Hello all whilstwe are not new to caravanning ( all touring to date) but want to be a little more adventurous with free camping and maybe a bit more remote travel we are currently in the throws of buying a new van. And we have a few questions. the van has a centre ensuite.... can get privacy on loo if you clo...	Lucas club	3	965	07:47 PM Jan 16, 2021 by jeepnudger
	JB caravan any issues (Preview) Just new to the forum, we are looking at van the company that we may consider buying from is JB my tow vehicle D Max auto 2017 model l believe that I will be up for a upgrade on the vehicle suspension. Has any one who owns a JB can you pass on any hits . Also Happy New Year to all and stay safe out there	Busted Old DIGGER	3	1834	05:03 AM Jan 13, 2021 by travelyounger
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