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boncas · boncas

Hi everyone, My husband and I, Margaret and Brian, with our little dog Hamish are hoping to travel to Tassie for a period of three months in December this year. We will be taking our 17' caravan and Ford Territory. We would like to do as much free or low cost camping as possible. Our desire for advice is...

beaul · beaul

It would seem to me the bureaucracy has put so many rules out there, that it is hardly worth bothering.

SAP58 · SAP58

Hi, A newbie to the Forum. Retired last year, whilst I have been a nomad growing up I am now a fully fledged grey nomad ! Looking forward to many great trips around this great country of ours and looking forward to reading others experiences and recommendations for places to see. Did a practice run from S...

Amigo1 · Amigo1

A very warm hello to all members of the Grey Nomads Forum. My better half, Elsa, and I are soon to commence our first great lap of the map starting in Newcastle, following my retirement some years ago. I have already spent many, many, hours gaining valuable information from this forum after becoming a m...

nytmadie · nytmadie

Hi I'm 45+ looking at solo traveling as all the kiddies have left the nest I will be looking at working so my fingers are crossed that I don't have a hard time finding work eg: clean , motel housekeeping ect my interest include photography , fossicking/ rockhounding ( would love to learn more about ) bus...

BaliHai · BaliHai

Hi to all members of the Grey Nomads, Chris & Andrew here. We have recently retired & decided a year or so ago we would buy a new motorhome & travel around Australia. We have no timetable as such, though reckon 1 to 2 years to do a circumnavigation of this Great Land will see us happy. We aren't...

noah the nomad · noah the nomad

Has anyone watched the holden trailblazer ad on telly and noticed how the towed van is so badly set up. This irresponsible advertising by Holden should be condemned by all responsible caravan owners who are doing their best to load and drive their rigs as safely as possible. Safety on our roads is para...

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Hello there. Any recent purchaser of a Snowy River SR - 10 caravan have any comments about quality and build. Looking to purchase but nervous about the Chinese flat pack origins. Thanks

Margaret and Barry · Margaret and Barry

Hi all We have a 3.0d turbo X3 and intend to tow a 17ft jayco poptop dual axle, at the moment we are going through the van making sure it is in good condition and safe. We have a 275 watt solar panel on the roof going into a deep cycle battery. using 12v lights and 12v tv/dvd and looking at a gas heater for cold ni...

Impala Coupe · Impala Coupe

I hope Im using the forum correctly , this is my first post . ive possibly asked a question before here about tow bar capacities and where I can find info ? However this time Im after some general info regarding the mileage people are getting in real life towing a caravan around ( 1800kg - 2300kg ) Im afte...

KevinJ · KevinJ

My wife and I are seriously thinking of purchasing a new van for a 12 month trip around Aus. We had a Jayco Swan with our kids who have left home now. It looks like there is a mine field full of great info on this forum. Kevin

A and L · A and L

Hi Everyone,We have been looking at getting wifi in our van, we have a smart TV plus our tablets and laptops. We had been looking at RVwifi however we were told about Sphere which is similar and a little cheaper. We tried looking reviews however came up empty. Has anyone heard of them or have one installe...

MarkAC · MarkAC

Just a quick intro. I did a 10 year stint full time then had a break in Darwin for several years and now I'm back full time again travelling in a van/4x4 combo I see van parks as necessary evils and much prefer to camp in the bush I was on the CMCA forum as nomad for years Mark

mwheels57 · mwheels57

Hello Just a quick note as Im new to the forum and just about retired only 65 days to go then hitting the road (no Im not counting) and looking forward to not have a time seclude to comply with.

denisR · denisR

hi I haven't bought a vehicle yet - but wish to travel around Australia (across the Gibb River Road and other off road venues. I am considering a Toyota 4x4 flat top ute on which to place a slide on camper. What are the benefits of a pop top compared to a single shell camper? I am leaning towards the single sh...

dunsyvanlife · dunsyvanlife

Hi everyone on the Grey Nomads we hope you are having a blast on the road and escaping the dreary winter!! We are a family of 4 (not quite Grey but definitely loving being Nomads) and have just finished removing our 1979 Millard hardtop, and we will beheading off up north chasing the sun to Exmouth next we...

DaznDeb · DaznDeb

Hello to you all.. We are Darren and Debra from the Mornington Penisula ..We have had a few vans and camper over the time .We love the outback and coast . Basically we love being on the road .. Our tug is landcruiser 200 and we currently tow a Retreat Bribie .. later i would like to hgear from any Bribie owne...

Keith W · Keith W

Hey thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains, I am looking to buy a 4WD dual cab to tow a camper or small caravan (16ft.) probably because of pricing it will be Navara, Triton, Colorado, maybe Ranger, I am looking for the pros and cons. What you know and maybe what you have heard from reliable source...

2Rabbits · 2Rabbits

certainly keen to get out and explore and make new aquaintances anytime anywhere anyone. Hopefully next year this time we'll head north for the dry season but in the meantime a few long weekends while work still remains on the radar....unfortunately.

Red Dragon · Red Dragon

How many members currently utilise VAWT technology to charge batteries?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	hoping for tips/advice for travelling to Tassie for the months of dec,jan,and feb. tassie travelling with pets low cost camping (Preview) Hi everyone, My husband and I, Margaret and Brian, with our little dog Hamish are hoping to travel to Tassie for a period of three months in December this year. We will be taking our 17' caravan and Ford Territory. We would like to do as much free or low cost camping as possible. Our desire for advice is...	boncas	7	894	01:31 PM Aug 27, 2019 by beaul
	fishing as a grey nomad (Preview) It would seem to me the bureaucracy has put so many rules out there, that it is hardly worth bothering.	beaul	1	970	01:29 PM Aug 27, 2019 by PetaSmall
	Hi All (Preview) Hi, A newbie to the Forum. Retired last year, whilst I have been a nomad growing up I am now a fully fledged grey nomad ! Looking forward to many great trips around this great country of ours and looking forward to reading others experiences and recommendations for places to see. Did a practice run from S...	SAP58	4	1506	09:16 PM Aug 15, 2019 by nytmadie
	Hi From Elsa & Phillip (Preview) A very warm hello to all members of the Grey Nomads Forum. My better half, Elsa, and I are soon to commence our first great lap of the map starting in Newcastle, following my retirement some years ago. I have already spent many, many, hours gaining valuable information from this forum after becoming a m...	Amigo1	1	1425	05:06 PM Aug 13, 2019 by Cadpete
	Hello (Preview) Hi I'm 45+ looking at solo traveling as all the kiddies have left the nest I will be looking at working so my fingers are crossed that I don't have a hard time finding work eg: clean , motel housekeeping ect my interest include photography , fossicking/ rockhounding ( would love to learn more about ) bus...	nytmadie	5	1625	06:22 PM Aug 12, 2019 by nytmadie
	A New Start. (Preview) Hi to all members of the Grey Nomads, Chris & Andrew here. We have recently retired & decided a year or so ago we would buy a new motorhome & travel around Australia. We have no timetable as such, though reckon 1 to 2 years to do a circumnavigation of this Great Land will see us happy. We aren't...	BaliHai	9	2017	12:34 PM Aug 7, 2019 by BaliHai
	trailblazer ad on telly (Preview) Has anyone watched the holden trailblazer ad on telly and noticed how the towed van is so badly set up. This irresponsible advertising by Holden should be condemned by all responsible caravan owners who are doing their best to load and drive their rigs as safely as possible. Safety on our roads is para...	noah the nomad	1	1290	09:55 PM Aug 1, 2019 by dabbler
	Snowy River SR-19 caravans (Preview) Hello there. Any recent purchaser of a Snowy River SR - 10 caravan have any comments about quality and build. Looking to purchase but nervous about the Chinese flat pack origins. Thanks	ZacnEllie3	4	3517	11:18 PM Jul 22, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	BMW TUG (Preview) Hi all We have a 3.0d turbo X3 and intend to tow a 17ft jayco poptop dual axle, at the moment we are going through the van making sure it is in good condition and safe. We have a 275 watt solar panel on the roof going into a deep cycle battery. using 12v lights and 12v tv/dvd and looking at a gas heater for cold ni...	Margaret and Barry	5	1482	07:35 AM Jul 13, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Fuel mileage old school v8 chevrolet vs 1990s petrol 4x4 (Preview) I hope Im using the forum correctly , this is my first post . ive possibly asked a question before here about tow bar capacities and where I can find info ? However this time Im after some general info regarding the mileage people are getting in real life towing a caravan around ( 1800kg - 2300kg ) Im afte...	Impala Coupe	9	1438	06:31 PM Jul 4, 2019 by Impala Coupe
	Researching the Nomad lifestyle (Preview) My wife and I are seriously thinking of purchasing a new van for a 12 month trip around Aus. We had a Jayco Swan with our kids who have left home now. It looks like there is a mine field full of great info on this forum. Kevin	KevinJ	9	1428	02:09 PM Jun 27, 2019 by PetaSmall
	Wifi installation (Preview) Hi Everyone,We have been looking at getting wifi in our van, we have a smart TV plus our tablets and laptops. We had been looking at RVwifi however we were told about Sphere which is similar and a little cheaper. We tried looking reviews however came up empty. Has anyone heard of them or have one installe...	A and L	5	1377	09:35 AM Jun 27, 2019 by A and L
	G'day (Preview) Just a quick intro. I did a 10 year stint full time then had a break in Darwin for several years and now I'm back full time again travelling in a van/4x4 combo I see van parks as necessary evils and much prefer to camp in the bush I was on the CMCA forum as nomad for years Mark	MarkAC	3	1310	11:00 PM Jun 26, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Hello (Preview) Hello Just a quick note as Im new to the forum and just about retired only 65 days to go then hitting the road (no Im not counting) and looking forward to not have a time seclude to comply with.	mwheels57	4	1714	10:41 PM Jun 26, 2019 by Cadpete
	'Pop top' or 'single shell' slide on camper (Preview) hi I haven't bought a vehicle yet - but wish to travel around Australia (across the Gibb River Road and other off road venues. I am considering a Toyota 4x4 flat top ute on which to place a slide on camper. What are the benefits of a pop top compared to a single shell camper? I am leaning towards the single sh...	denisR	3	1553	09:10 AM Jun 25, 2019 by denisR
	G'day from Dunsborough WA! New members here.. (Preview) Hi everyone on the Grey Nomads we hope you are having a blast on the road and escaping the dreary winter!! We are a family of 4 (not quite Grey but definitely loving being Nomads) and have just finished removing our 1979 Millard hardtop, and we will beheading off up north chasing the sun to Exmouth next we...	dunsyvanlife	7	718	10:33 PM Jun 24, 2019 by dunsyvanlife
	Daz n Deb introduction (Preview) Hello to you all.. We are Darren and Debra from the Mornington Penisula ..We have had a few vans and camper over the time .We love the outback and coast . Basically we love being on the road .. Our tug is landcruiser 200 and we currently tow a Retreat Bribie .. later i would like to hgear from any Bribie owne...	DaznDeb	4	1252	05:06 PM Jun 21, 2019 by DaznDeb
	4WD Dual Cab Tow Vehicles (Preview) Hey thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains, I am looking to buy a 4WD dual cab to tow a camper or small caravan (16ft.) probably because of pricing it will be Navara, Triton, Colorado, maybe Ranger, I am looking for the pros and cons. What you know and maybe what you have heard from reliable source...	Keith W	16	1637	11:17 AM Jun 17, 2019 by Greg 1
	first post from us 2 here in Tas (Preview) certainly keen to get out and explore and make new aquaintances anytime anywhere anyone. Hopefully next year this time we'll head north for the dry season but in the meantime a few long weekends while work still remains on the radar....unfortunately.	2Rabbits	2	1369	09:33 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Dougwe
	Wind Power (Preview) How many members currently utilise VAWT technology to charge batteries?	Red Dragon	5	1221	02:13 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
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