Just curious as to how many " nomads" actually live and roam in their vans etc 24/7
jandas fun said
05:27 PM Mar 6, 2010
Hi Colin,
interesting question. I know of a couple only, but there must be thousands out there.
There was an earlier post that had a 'poll' attached asking that question of the GN forumites, but i can't find it .
Johnw
JRH said
05:39 PM Mar 6, 2010
colsa wrote:
Just curious as to how many " nomads" actually live and roam in their vans etc 24/7
All being well we are off in May for an extended trip around the block, just follow the bonnet and see where it takes us. No timetable.
colsa said
06:05 PM Mar 6, 2010
Thats our motto as well, but at the moment the old girl [not the mrs] wanted a rest so the gear box died, as soon as its fixed we'll move on.
JRH said
06:19 PM Mar 6, 2010
colsa wrote:
Thats our motto as well, but at the moment the old girl [not the mrs] wanted a rest so the gear box died, as soon as its fixed we'll move on.
Hope the old girl gets better very soon and does not cost an arm and a leg.
Martin said
06:52 PM Mar 6, 2010
We have a lovely house and property. Been at the house and property 2 wks in 4 yrs. The next door neighbour leases the land and mows the lawn and looks after the house. His wife cleans and dusts and sprays for spiders every 3 months. One day we will go back to die. Presently we can make more money leasing than selling and investing the cash. Have not been into a carapark in 4 yrs.
JRH said
07:21 PM Mar 6, 2010
Martin wrote:
We have a lovely house and property. Been at the house and property 2 wks in 4 yrs. The next door neighbour leases the land and mows the lawn and looks after the house. His wife cleans and dusts and sprays for spiders every 3 months. One day we will go back to die. Presently we can make more money leasing than selling and investing the cash. Have not been into a carapark in 4 yrs.
OK friend give: What rig, solar or genny? All info appreciated by all here
Popeye said
08:06 PM Mar 6, 2010
I was 24/7 till mum got timers. Now 24/7 lookerafterer. One day back on the road.
RobCol said
09:18 PM Mar 6, 2010
More info please!!! Over past two years, have leased house out; now at home and hubby working to amass more cash for next trip away. Will not rent house out again, income not worth it. We are doing backyard blitz and have installed security system ready for when we can vamoose again. Both are 63/64 ish; Mr K.....07..,. R, says we must work much longer and must not retire.Because of some assets (which we cannot access as in joint name with his Mum(aged 95 with dementia) owns, we can not access "Govt Assitance" ie part pension, so continue to donate tax to the Feds. Any suggestions re "loopholes" appreciated. Cheers,
Martin said
11:05 AM Mar 7, 2010
JRH solar. Would not want to be burdened by a generator or dog. Both cause much bad blood and fights.
Cruising Granny said
12:09 PM Mar 7, 2010
I'm a full time van resident, with no real estate or furniture.
I've lived full time in vans since '98 in Broome, took to the road in newer van '07, 12 months around the bottom to Daintree. Still in Cairns, planning next move.
JRH said
02:10 PM Mar 7, 2010
Martin wrote:
JRH solar. Would not want to be burdened by a generator or dog. Both cause much bad blood and fights.
A man after my own heart. I do love dogs but don't have one at present as I want to travell without restrictions, and I can live without the agro.
Pam said
02:21 PM Mar 7, 2010
http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=33504214
this is the link to the survey
Sandym54 said
04:52 PM Mar 7, 2010
Hi,
We live in our Toyota Coaster bus 24/7 and everything we own is with us. Trevor sharpens saw blades for the builders as we pass through towns and that keeps us going in fuel,accommodation and food.
We couldn't imagine living between the same four walls again, love the change of scenery as often as we like.
Sandy
JRH said
04:55 PM Mar 7, 2010
Sandym54 wrote:
Hi,
We live in our Toyota Coaster bus 24/7 and everything we own is with us. Trevor sharpens saw blades for the builders as we pass through towns and that keeps us going in fuel,accommodation and food.
We couldn't imagine living between the same four walls again, love the change of scenery as often as we like.
Hope the old girl gets better very soon and does not cost an arm and a leg.
Cheers,
We live in our Toyota Coaster bus 24/7 and everything we own is with us.
Trevor sharpens saw blades for the builders as we pass through towns and that keeps us going in fuel,accommodation and food.
We couldn't imagine living between the same four walls again, love the change of scenery as often as we like.
Sandy