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harleyjs · harleyjs

hi all, my wife and i retired back in 2011 and have been on the road since. we have done 3 laps, half way round last year we found the ideal spot to spend winter, and came back again this year. harley

Helbob · Helbob

Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob

rond · rond

We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...

Gregnsue · Gregnsue

We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I grew up in NZ on family dairy farm , when I left school at 17 I took on 37% share milking which means 37% of the dairy check . I have to maintain dairy gear and fuel, maintenance for equipment .. So you can see where I've learned mechanics .. my father was into horse racing trotters And bred a few good horses...

Allirah · Allirah

Hey, new forum member here. My partner (Tony) and I are wannabe grey nomads. We are hoping to hit the road towards the end of this year. From there, who knows! For the last few years we've been happy occasional weekenders in our little VW Caravelle, but he's not the right size for us for long term travel...

Seachange2000 · Seachange2000

Hi there, My wife and I had our first "Seachange" when we left Australia on 1.1.2000 to do some teaching overseas. Sixteen years of that nomad existence came to an end last Sunday. We have been wandering the world and living out of suitcases and working happily throughout Asia and the Pa...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for several months where people post photos of famous peo...

New members and new to caravanning · Pam and Rod

Hi everyone, we haven't done this before but are all set to go with Bailey caravan and 07 SWB PAJERO. As yet we have not been anywhere but as soon as the cold snap forecast for next week has passed we will head north for a weeks shakedown trip to find out what we need and haven't got! Oh, forgot to mention we ar...

Linda_and_Luis · Linda_and_Luis

Hi and thanks for adding us. We are both in our 50's and although not retired yet, we are certainly looking forward to joining the grey nomads travelling around this lovely country in the future. We love camping - we have an off-road pop-top caravan - and travelling and especially love anywhere we can t...

WoodynKaren · WoodynKaren

Hi everyone, we recently joined this group because of a recommendation by a relative Daryl Nelson. We often hook up the van and get out touring in between work commitments

Mully · Mully

hello everyone, my wife and I are planning on selling our MDC camper trailer, for a Jayco camper trailer, but we saw some reviews, stating some flaws with this brand of camper trailer, should we be worried or not, we would love to hear from those of you that have or have had a Jayco camper trailer in the pas...

bowser · bowser

I have a Ford ranger 2007 3Lt turbo, gear box oil cooler fitted, My first van was a 17ft pop top light weight, I have now up dated to a full van 2.5t Caravan, So far have not had any overheating problems, I have been advised to fit a second cooler for the gear box, Dose any one have information that may assi...

eric2011 · eric2011

Looking forward to your forum and hopefully I can contribute

suej · suej

Hi. My name is Sue. I am a solo future nomad, although part time. I hope to do a shorter more local trip in spring to test the waters and would love to meet some of you. I am from Adelaide. A little daunting for me but I NEED to do this. So I hope to hear some of you will be traveling nearby AFTER winter.

DavidCoral · DavidCoral

WE are gearing up for the lap and semi retirement.. In the process of finding a comfortable van to put behind our 03 Pajero. We are getting snowed under with researching what is suitable and legal. Come the day we take off around late September we are just going to toss a coin to decide which way we head out...

Otiv · Otiv

Firstly , like say a big hello to all Nomads , I have been admiring all you guys for some 10 years now, and here I am hoping one day I will meet up with you on the playground. Chances are I'll be doing it solo...and chances are never to see Adelaide again...well passing through of course ect... I was hoping m...

nimrod · nimrod

Hi everyone.Am planning to start my adventure later this year probably with a 21.5 foot van towed by my trusty Grand Cherokee. I have traveled, and worked, a fair bit around the world but have neglected this great country that I now call home - until now. I have been reading all your posts for a while and...

leestevo · leestevo

Hi joined the GreyNomads to share my photos, read peoples interesting stories and to look for work, etc. My husband - Dave and I - Lee-Ann have been travelling in our 2nd Jayco caravan permanently since 2010 We are veterans in travelling, but young nomads (I am not grey yet, but my husband is). We love...

rampet · rampet

Hello all, I am a newby and preparing for a long trip next year. Does anyone have solid information on accessing internet - email, telephone, etc, in remove areas, e.g. inland areas, not coastal; or where I should start my research. thanks very much,

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	gudday (Preview) hi all, my wife and i retired back in 2011 and have been on the road since. we have done 3 laps, half way round last year we found the ideal spot to spend winter, and came back again this year. harley	harleyjs	7	655	10:29 PM Jul 19, 2015 by harleyjs
	Savannah way (Preview) Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob	Helbob	5	584	06:17 PM Jul 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hello all from Helen and Ron (Preview) We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...	rond	6	737	03:59 PM Jul 19, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Gooday to fellow travellers. (Preview) We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...	Gregnsue	7	815	03:58 PM Jul 19, 2015 by cruiser1980
	My past introduction (Preview) I grew up in NZ on family dairy farm , when I left school at 17 I took on 37% share milking which means 37% of the dairy check . I have to maintain dairy gear and fuel, maintenance for equipment .. So you can see where I've learned mechanics .. my father was into horse racing trotters And bred a few good horses...	Aus-Kiwi	1	427	11:13 PM Jul 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Just a Hi (Preview) Hey, new forum member here. My partner (Tony) and I are wannabe grey nomads. We are hoping to hit the road towards the end of this year. From there, who knows! For the last few years we've been happy occasional weekenders in our little VW Caravelle, but he's not the right size for us for long term travel...	Allirah	4	713	04:53 PM Jul 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	New Aussie Nomads (Preview) Hi there, My wife and I had our first "Seachange" when we left Australia on 1.1.2000 to do some teaching overseas. Sixteen years of that nomad existence came to an end last Sunday. We have been wandering the world and living out of suitcases and working happily throughout Asia and the Pa...	Seachange2000	7	855	04:41 PM Jul 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS TO THE FORUM (Preview) A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for several months where people post photos of famous peo...	Big Gorilla	0	571	11:59 AM Jul 12, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	New members and new to caravanning (Preview) Hi everyone, we haven't done this before but are all set to go with Bailey caravan and 07 SWB PAJERO. As yet we have not been anywhere but as soon as the cold snap forecast for next week has passed we will head north for a weeks shakedown trip to find out what we need and haven't got! Oh, forgot to mention we ar...	Pam and Rod	8	872	05:24 AM Jul 11, 2015 by dishlicker
	Hello Grey Nomads from Linda & Luis on the Gold Coast! (Preview) Hi and thanks for adding us. We are both in our 50's and although not retired yet, we are certainly looking forward to joining the grey nomads travelling around this lovely country in the future. We love camping - we have an off-road pop-top caravan - and travelling and especially love anywhere we can t...	Linda_and_Luis	8	704	04:44 AM Jul 8, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Woody and Karen say hi (Preview) Hi everyone, we recently joined this group because of a recommendation by a relative Daryl Nelson. We often hook up the van and get out touring in between work commitments	WoodynKaren	12	1249	05:08 PM Jul 6, 2015 by WoodynKaren
	Pros vs cons on buying a Jayco camper trailer (Preview) hello everyone, my wife and I are planning on selling our MDC camper trailer, for a Jayco camper trailer, but we saw some reviews, stating some flaws with this brand of camper trailer, should we be worried or not, we would love to hear from those of you that have or have had a Jayco camper trailer in the pas...	Mully	6	6012	10:17 PM Jul 5, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Auto gear box cooler (Preview) I have a Ford ranger 2007 3Lt turbo, gear box oil cooler fitted, My first van was a 17ft pop top light weight, I have now up dated to a full van 2.5t Caravan, So far have not had any overheating problems, I have been advised to fit a second cooler for the gear box, Dose any one have information that may assi...	bowser	5	781	09:42 PM Jun 30, 2015 by bowser
	Hi everyone (Preview) Looking forward to your forum and hopefully I can contribute	eric2011	5	574	09:20 AM Jun 30, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Waiting for spring (Preview) Hi. My name is Sue. I am a solo future nomad, although part time. I hope to do a shorter more local trip in spring to test the waters and would love to meet some of you. I am from Adelaide. A little daunting for me but I NEED to do this. So I hope to hear some of you will be traveling nearby AFTER winter.	suej	7	647	09:16 AM Jun 30, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hi All (Preview) WE are gearing up for the lap and semi retirement.. In the process of finding a comfortable van to put behind our 03 Pajero. We are getting snowed under with researching what is suitable and legal. Come the day we take off around late September we are just going to toss a coin to decide which way we head out...	DavidCoral	4	713	09:03 AM Jun 30, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hello everyone- shall I shall I not (Preview) Firstly , like say a big hello to all Nomads , I have been admiring all you guys for some 10 years now, and here I am hoping one day I will meet up with you on the playground. Chances are I'll be doing it solo...and chances are never to see Adelaide again...well passing through of course ect... I was hoping m...	Otiv	16	1318	11:39 PM Jun 29, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Another Newbie (Preview) Hi everyone.Am planning to start my adventure later this year probably with a 21.5 foot van towed by my trusty Grand Cherokee. I have traveled, and worked, a fair bit around the world but have neglected this great country that I now call home - until now. I have been reading all your posts for a while and...	nimrod	7	968	11:50 PM Jun 28, 2015 by ballast2
	Welcome! (Preview) Hi joined the GreyNomads to share my photos, read peoples interesting stories and to look for work, etc. My husband - Dave and I - Lee-Ann have been travelling in our 2nd Jayco caravan permanently since 2010 We are veterans in travelling, but young nomads (I am not grey yet, but my husband is). We love...	leestevo	5	698	06:11 PM Jun 28, 2015 by leestevo
	remote email - internet contact (Preview) Hello all, I am a newby and preparing for a long trip next year. Does anyone have solid information on accessing internet - email, telephone, etc, in remove areas, e.g. inland areas, not coastal; or where I should start my research. thanks very much,	rampet	12	1079	04:09 PM Jun 28, 2015 by PeterD
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