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Dreamer1 · Dreamer1

Hi all, couple of newbies here. Thought we better introduce ourselves, we are the Allens. We have already posted & received great information already, what a great forum this is. We are not really grey nomads yet but love the thought of road touring. We have a 79 series & an old Bubble carava...

finleygal · finleygal

Have been a de-facto reader for years as my late husband (Jeff - solarpanel4) was a member. He died in 2017 and I have continued to travel with confidence, as he and I shared the driving and all the tasks that go with arriving, staying, and departure when on the road. I decided yesterday to become a mem...

Richie148 · Richie148

Richie from Sydney here. Have always had a wanderlust. Did the Aussie rite of passage to the UK back in the early 80s. Used London as our travel base to tour Europe with a group of other wanderlusting Aussies and Kiwis. Tho wife and I did once have a caravan and saw a great deal of my state, I do most of my trav...

RDWRER · RDWRER

Looking toward my future travels, and need to learn about being on the road. So after reading the RSS news feed for years, and visit the site too. It was about time I sign up for the forum Home base is near the Gippsland lakes, in Victoria. Gavin

Introducing another new member · van-loose

Just to introduce myself, I retired from the workforce in 2013 and was living in the Blue Mountains NSW. I had planned to travel Australia with my wife. We also decided to sell our home and move to the Newcastle area of NSW to be closer to family. We bought land at Cooranbong and organised a builder. Every...

thegregory · thegregory

Hi all we have been watching you all for about 12 months now,our first time on any forum-not on social media-don't know how. nearly completed a refit of a 97 Coaster from the ground up,still need some security and a paint job,so 95% done. Both have just pulled the pin,took the coaster from the Central Co...

GandR · GandR

Hi G and R again Our van is coming from S.A. its a Gold star Liberty Tourer 1. It has an awning , I (R) would like to get an annex my husband (G) thinks we should wait and get it done here (Perth) The annex is made by Aussie Traveller situated in Vic and Qld. Not sure if getting it made by another company will be m...

Bob13 · Bob13

Hi, we are new to Grey nomads and would like to know some good low cost caravan parks in NSW and Queensland to spend Winter Next year with other Nomads. Would like to have done it this Winter but that is out of our control. We will just ride this winter out at home. Thanking you

Minibus Adventures · Minibus Adventures

Hello everyone .... :) My name is Steve and my best mate Jack (da dawg) are just finishing off a Toyota Commuter bus conversion, still ongoing, but getting a bit closer every week. We live in Albany WA and looking to escape the winter weather down this way (but not this winter) and will start to do the trav...

GandR · GandR

We are awaiting the arrival of our new Goldstar Liberty Tourer. We are making lists checking out caravanning forums to get the low down on what to pack. I have not found any suggestions so far for dinner ware and have found suggestions for Smart Space cookware. Was hoping that other Nomads may have some...

Pete-Ann · Pete-Ann

Hello we are planning to sell up and travel. It wont be for about a year but lots to think about. We would love it if we could ask some opinions about a few things ( If you dont mind) Look forward to meeting you all

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi, one and all. Its been a while since I've been on this forum probably a yr or so. Things change and adjustments are made why I have no idea but it is what it is. Anyhow, we have moved on from our motorhome to a fifth wheeler. Have been keenly reading the times every month as it is a great read So I'm back cheer...

kfchugo · kfchugo

Hi all, I am a retired guy (72) so maybe starting my run a bit late. I am trying to sell my home in a retirement village and when that happens, I will hit the road. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and plan on buying a smallish caravan. In the meantime, I will be learning what I can as I have never dragged a van...

Fozalinko · Fozalinko

Hi, I am wanting to travel from regional Vic to NorthernNSW staying at various coastal towns but I am a little concerned about possible vilification due to the spike in Covid-19 in Victoria ( Melbourne specifically).Would like to hear thoughts and experiences. Regards Chris.

harry Butler · harry Butler

hello every one , Harry here. just found out from my son about the pre-approval paperwork needed to get into SA. it will be on sa.gov.au or sa police page, it will be available from 1.7.20. HB

Peter54 · Peter54

Hello to all the readers of this forum. As a "mid sixties" couple based in Victoria, my wife and I have decided to become caravaning travellers and I am going though the process of examining caravan options. Our target is dual axle 20 footers towed within the restrictions of a Pajero. We will be on-road...

Lisa Wanderess · Lisa Wanderess

Hi, Im new to these forums but love reading all the updates on the website! Im a full timer, solo traveller (unless you count my co-pilot dog!) and my rolling home is a 15-foot 1968 vintage Viscount caravan. Ive been cruising up and down, across and all around QLD, SA, VIC and NSW several over the past y...

Cooma · Cooma

Hi there happy people, Dave and I are wanting to buy a motorhome in the near future and am new to all of this, soo overwhelming ): We are wanting to know what size solar system & batteries we need when off the grid. Any recommendations on RV'S? Looking at 2nd hand auto trail any thoughts. We have been to...

Fozalinko · Fozalinko

Hello, Just a quick introduction, my name is Chris, I am 59 and about to head of from Victoria to Northern NSW with a small 35 year old camper trailer Mazda tray ute, couple of surfboards and an XR250 trail bike. ha ha I am really excited but also very nervous as haven't done this before and actually dreadi...

MalJ · MalJ

My Rig , a 1991 21ft Evernew with solar + ensuite towed by a 2004 Landcruiser UZJ100 V8 petrol (would of preferred a diesel but couldn't justify the huge extra cost)

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Grey to be, nearly. (Preview) Hi all, couple of newbies here. Thought we better introduce ourselves, we are the Allens. We have already posted & received great information already, what a great forum this is. We are not really grey nomads yet but love the thought of road touring. We have a 79 series & an old Bubble carava...	Dreamer1	3	218	06:08 AM Jul 19, 2020 by Dreamer1
	Hi all! (Preview) Have been a de-facto reader for years as my late husband (Jeff - solarpanel4) was a member. He died in 2017 and I have continued to travel with confidence, as he and I shared the driving and all the tasks that go with arriving, staying, and departure when on the road. I decided yesterday to become a mem...	finleygal	7	277	09:04 AM Aug 2, 2020 by Possum3
	hello (Preview) Richie from Sydney here. Have always had a wanderlust. Did the Aussie rite of passage to the UK back in the early 80s. Used London as our travel base to tour Europe with a group of other wanderlusting Aussies and Kiwis. Tho wife and I did once have a caravan and saw a great deal of my state, I do most of my trav...	Richie148	10	238	07:15 PM Jul 15, 2020 by Richie148
	Introduction (Preview) Looking toward my future travels, and need to learn about being on the road. So after reading the RSS news feed for years, and visit the site too. It was about time I sign up for the forum Home base is near the Gippsland lakes, in Victoria. Gavin	RDWRER	2	132	02:26 PM Jul 13, 2020 by Possum3
	Introducing another new member (Preview) Just to introduce myself, I retired from the workforce in 2013 and was living in the Blue Mountains NSW. I had planned to travel Australia with my wife. We also decided to sell our home and move to the Newcastle area of NSW to be closer to family. We bought land at Cooranbong and organised a builder. Every...	van-loose	6	211	08:46 AM Jul 10, 2020 by van-loose
	Another newbies are we,greg and ruby-GMC. (Preview) Hi all we have been watching you all for about 12 months now,our first time on any forum-not on social media-don't know how. nearly completed a refit of a 97 Coaster from the ground up,still need some security and a paint job,so 95% done. Both have just pulled the pin,took the coaster from the Central Co...	thegregory	11	242	07:32 AM Jul 10, 2020 by thegregory
	Annexe (Preview) Hi G and R again Our van is coming from S.A. its a Gold star Liberty Tourer 1. It has an awning , I (R) would like to get an annex my husband (G) thinks we should wait and get it done here (Perth) The annex is made by Aussie Traveller situated in Vic and Qld. Not sure if getting it made by another company will be m...	GandR	2	181	08:39 AM Jul 7, 2020 by Dougwe
	Heading North (Preview) Hi, we are new to Grey nomads and would like to know some good low cost caravan parks in NSW and Queensland to spend Winter Next year with other Nomads. Would like to have done it this Winter but that is out of our control. We will just ride this winter out at home. Thanking you	Bob13	1	210	06:08 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Possum3
	Newbie to this forum..... Minibus Adventures (Preview) Hello everyone .... :) My name is Steve and my best mate Jack (da dawg) are just finishing off a Toyota Commuter bus conversion, still ongoing, but getting a bit closer every week. We live in Albany WA and looking to escape the winter weather down this way (but not this winter) and will start to do the trav...	Minibus Adventures	5	161	12:29 PM Jul 8, 2020 by Tony Bev
	COOK WARE DINNER ETC (Preview) We are awaiting the arrival of our new Goldstar Liberty Tourer. We are making lists checking out caravanning forums to get the low down on what to pack. I have not found any suggestions so far for dinner ware and have found suggestions for Smart Space cookware. Was hoping that other Nomads may have some...	GandR	8	216	09:59 AM Jul 29, 2020 by blissonwheels
	Newbie (Preview) Hello we are planning to sell up and travel. It wont be for about a year but lots to think about. We would love it if we could ask some opinions about a few things ( If you dont mind) Look forward to meeting you all	Pete-Ann	3	134	04:36 PM Jul 5, 2020 by Dougwe
	Its been a while (Preview) Hi, one and all. Its been a while since I've been on this forum probably a yr or so. Things change and adjustments are made why I have no idea but it is what it is. Anyhow, we have moved on from our motorhome to a fifth wheeler. Have been keenly reading the times every month as it is a great read So I'm back cheer...	dishlicker	4	164	11:20 AM Jul 5, 2020 by dishlicker
	Just joined (Preview) Hi all, I am a retired guy (72) so maybe starting my run a bit late. I am trying to sell my home in a retirement village and when that happens, I will hit the road. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and plan on buying a smallish caravan. In the meantime, I will be learning what I can as I have never dragged a van...	kfchugo	6	232	03:00 PM Jul 5, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Victorians travelling through N.S.W (Preview) Hi, I am wanting to travel from regional Vic to NorthernNSW staying at various coastal towns but I am a little concerned about possible vilification due to the spike in Covid-19 in Victoria ( Melbourne specifically).Would like to hear thoughts and experiences. Regards Chris.	Fozalinko	2	152	08:09 AM Jul 1, 2020 by dorian
	pre-approval paperwork for SA (Preview) hello every one , Harry here. just found out from my son about the pre-approval paperwork needed to get into SA. it will be on sa.gov.au or sa police page, it will be available from 1.7.20. HB	harry Butler	0	129	07:06 PM Jun 29, 2020 by harry Butler
	Hello from another newbie - suspension and cladding (Preview) Hello to all the readers of this forum. As a "mid sixties" couple based in Victoria, my wife and I have decided to become caravaning travellers and I am going though the process of examining caravan options. Our target is dual axle 20 footers towed within the restrictions of a Pajero. We will be on-road...	Peter54	10	205	10:45 AM Jun 30, 2020 by Peter54
	Checking in (Preview) Hi, Im new to these forums but love reading all the updates on the website! Im a full timer, solo traveller (unless you count my co-pilot dog!) and my rolling home is a 15-foot 1968 vintage Viscount caravan. Ive been cruising up and down, across and all around QLD, SA, VIC and NSW several over the past y...	Lisa Wanderess	5	292	05:00 PM Jun 23, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Newbies to wanting to buy a RV in the near future.. (Preview) Hi there happy people, Dave and I are wanting to buy a motorhome in the near future and am new to all of this, soo overwhelming ): We are wanting to know what size solar system & batteries we need when off the grid. Any recommendations on RV'S? Looking at 2nd hand auto trail any thoughts. We have been to...	Cooma	5	175	04:59 PM Jun 23, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Introduction (Preview) Hello, Just a quick introduction, my name is Chris, I am 59 and about to head of from Victoria to Northern NSW with a small 35 year old camper trailer Mazda tray ute, couple of surfboards and an XR250 trail bike. ha ha I am really excited but also very nervous as haven't done this before and actually dreadi...	Fozalinko	11	541	03:04 PM Jun 20, 2020 by Tony Bev
	My Rig (Preview) My Rig , a 1991 21ft Evernew with solar + ensuite towed by a 2004 Landcruiser UZJ100 V8 petrol (would of preferred a diesel but couldn't justify the huge extra cost)	MalJ	3	345	03:10 PM Jun 15, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
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