Solo Grey Nomads

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...

Jeff and Maryanne · Jeff and Maryanne

My daughter is travelling to Townsville alone. She intends to rest overnight in Gympie. Are there any recommended rest areas where she will be safe?

wizard1 · wizard1

Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.

Yatra · Yatra

I am new to caravaning. When I had my tow ball put on, I asked for an isolation switch to be added. (Who knows where that is, under bonnet I presume). I have since had two more solar panels put on the roof and thought I could run my fridge on 12V from the house battery when stationary. After paying thousands o...

Captainozzie · Captainozzie

I am now in the late stages of commencing Nomadding. I fiid it strange to recall the thing that led me to where I am right now. I sail 1 metre model yachts with a bunch ofsimilarly old cronies. On one occasion I asked one of the guys " What are you up to these days." His reply really shocked me. " Just sitting ar...

Suzi · Suzi

Hi all, I'm absolutely out of my depth here, but I have confidence and will to do this. My choice in partners has left me otherwise flat on my arse, and knowing I wont be able to purchase a home, I have come to the decision that at the age of 61 I could purchase a Motorhome and travel ( fur kid in tow ). What i...

irikanji · irikanji

Hello out there. I'm a single senior contemplating caravan travel alone.Feeling a bit hesitant so would appreciate any feedback.Are most travellers couples or is there a single traveller community of men & women

Peterbres · Peterbres

Hi. I have a nervous partner who gets very anxious on steep sideslopes and winding roads. Which route would be better to take from Sapphire Coast back to Hume Hwy and then south plz? Chèers Peter

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Hi all New to the forum but have been reading through all the posts and this looks like a great site. I'm in the still thinking about it stage but the plan would be to sell my house and just go travelling with my 2 wee dogs. I figure what's the point of keeping looking after a house and garden year in, year out a...

VANSOLO · VANSOLO

Hi Nomads, this is my first post on the forum so apologies if I post incorrectly etc. still learning the ways. My Plan: to go full time nomad for a year. Off grid as possible, with required stops in civilisation. Either bus or caravan with tow vehicle doubling as a utility vehicle, plus a dirt bike, f...

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Seem so exciting at first ... and it is .. And I loved it .. for it's novelty . But the longer you do it the better you get at it , the less exiting it becomes .. and the more it just becomes YOU ... You rock up at the cattle yards in Cloncurry .. Oh My Gosh those creatures are Cows ..or something ..It might seem? W...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I thought this page was to help solo nomads connect Now I feel uncomfortable about announcing my solo epic trip coming up

brimhunter · brimhunter

Solo Guy 65 Taking the plunge and after lots of deliberations leaving the Wheatbelt in WA approx midJune Heading North to do the Gibb River Road then onto Darwin.. An avid fisher so looking to get my 1st Barra ...................Driving Mada BT50 with a Camper trailer wondering if anyone would like...

phum · phum

I would like opinions on Vansat auto dish system. Good, reliable or not.

Bridget and Rob · Bridget and Rob

Hi all We are from Adelaide and we are just starting to plan a big trip to the East Coast. We plan to head just north of Sydney and then make our way up the coast. We will have approx. 6 weeks maybe a little longer if weather is good to travel along the coast. We plan to go in September/October next year. We ho...

rgren2 · rgren2

If you have a generator, common or obscure brand, you can probably get spare parts from this site. Ive used it before and they are fast and reliable. https://generatorguru.com/

Gaisie · Gaisie

Twelve months ago I sold my comfortable but fairly large mortgage home and bought " The Dream". A beautiful 18'6" caravan and a 200 series Landcruiser. A knee replacement delayed my new life by 12 months ( I could not rent anything for under 12 months). Now the new life WAS to begin. I sent myself up to st...

Ernwal · Ernwal

Hi everyone, I'm very new here, unfortunately I lost my better half recently, we were going to become permanent nomads but now I'm doing it on my own and thought I would join GNF to see if there is someone to accompany me here.

gdayjr · gdayjr

Hello everyone. Is anyone using a wind turbine to charge the caravan batteries. Either instead of, or as well as solar chargers? I understand the setup times are different and more time consuming, I am just interested in how effective they are for an alternative to a petrol generator, or portabl...

Vic01 · Vic01

Hi all. My caravan solar regulator instructions say I should connect all devices to the regulator. The new diesel heater instructions say I should connect straight to the battery. Is either of these a more suitable option? Thanks.

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	STICKY: Welcome to the Solo's Forum ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...	Webmaster	381	273732	04:18 PM Feb 1, 2021 by Possum3
	Rest are in Gympie (Preview) My daughter is travelling to Townsville alone. She intends to rest overnight in Gympie. Are there any recommended rest areas where she will be safe?	Jeff and Maryanne	3	1635	08:33 PM Aug 28, 2024 by Doo in
	Chassis number (Preview) Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.	wizard1	2	387	07:07 PM Aug 7, 2024 by wizard1
	Using battery setting on fridge when stationery (Preview) I am new to caravaning. When I had my tow ball put on, I asked for an isolation switch to be added. (Who knows where that is, under bonnet I presume). I have since had two more solar panels put on the roof and thought I could run my fridge on 12V from the house battery when stationary. After paying thousands o...	Yatra	3	291	11:29 AM Aug 5, 2024 by Dick0
	Strange indeed are the things that generate Nomads (Preview) I am now in the late stages of commencing Nomadding. I fiid it strange to recall the thing that led me to where I am right now. I sail 1 metre model yachts with a bunch ofsimilarly old cronies. On one occasion I asked one of the guys " What are you up to these days." His reply really shocked me. " Just sitting ar...	Captainozzie	18	1921	01:55 PM Jul 24, 2024 by Dick0
	a little bit concerned. (Preview) Hi all, I'm absolutely out of my depth here, but I have confidence and will to do this. My choice in partners has left me otherwise flat on my arse, and knowing I wont be able to purchase a home, I have come to the decision that at the age of 61 I could purchase a Motorhome and travel ( fur kid in tow ). What i...	Suzi	10	776	01:19 PM Jul 12, 2024 by Jeff-2025
	traveling alone (Preview) Hello out there. I'm a single senior contemplating caravan travel alone.Feeling a bit hesitant so would appreciate any feedback.Are most travellers couples or is there a single traveller community of men & women	irikanji	17	5295	12:25 AM Jun 28, 2024 by SoloSean
	Towing Sapphire Coast to Bowral (Preview) Hi. I have a nervous partner who gets very anxious on steep sideslopes and winding roads. Which route would be better to take from Sapphire Coast back to Hume Hwy and then south plz? Chèers Peter	Peterbres	4	1092	09:57 PM Jun 15, 2024 by Long Weekend
	Caravan or motorhome ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all New to the forum but have been reading through all the posts and this looks like a great site. I'm in the still thinking about it stage but the plan would be to sell my house and just go travelling with my 2 wee dogs. I figure what's the point of keeping looking after a house and garden year in, year out a...	Lily2018	57	9005	02:54 PM May 30, 2024 by Cupie
	Along time ago…. In a galaxy, far far away! (Preview) Hi Nomads, this is my first post on the forum so apologies if I post incorrectly etc. still learning the ways. My Plan: to go full time nomad for a year. Off grid as possible, with required stops in civilisation. Either bus or caravan with tow vehicle doubling as a utility vehicle, plus a dirt bike, f...	VANSOLO	4	762	11:02 AM May 21, 2024 by Greg 1
	Being on the road Solo (Preview) Seem so exciting at first ... and it is .. And I loved it .. for it's novelty . But the longer you do it the better you get at it , the less exiting it becomes .. and the more it just becomes YOU ... You rock up at the cattle yards in Cloncurry .. Oh My Gosh those creatures are Cows ..or something ..It might seem? W...	Extraordinary Rendition	1	981	11:18 PM Mar 23, 2024 by Ge
	Solo grey nomads page has gone weird (Preview) I thought this page was to help solo nomads connect Now I feel uncomfortable about announcing my solo epic trip coming up	Wannabe nomad	25	1733	07:11 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Plain Truth
	im gonna do the gibb river road (Preview) Solo Guy 65 Taking the plunge and after lots of deliberations leaving the Wheatbelt in WA approx midJune Heading North to do the Gibb River Road then onto Darwin.. An avid fisher so looking to get my 1st Barra ...................Driving Mada BT50 with a Camper trailer wondering if anyone would like...	brimhunter	1	1036	11:30 PM Jan 31, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Satellite tv (Preview) I would like opinions on Vansat auto dish system. Good, reliable or not.	phum	3	2078	01:34 PM Nov 14, 2023 by Meredith
	East coast from Sydney to Qld border (Preview) Hi all We are from Adelaide and we are just starting to plan a big trip to the East Coast. We plan to head just north of Sydney and then make our way up the coast. We will have approx. 6 weeks maybe a little longer if weather is good to travel along the coast. We plan to go in September/October next year. We ho...	Bridget and Rob	6	1354	03:58 PM Oct 10, 2023 by deverall11
	Generators. (Preview) If you have a generator, common or obscure brand, you can probably get spare parts from this site. Ive used it before and they are fast and reliable. https://generatorguru.com/	rgren2	0	1305	05:09 PM Sep 20, 2023 by rgren2
	No strength ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Twelve months ago I sold my comfortable but fairly large mortgage home and bought " The Dream". A beautiful 18'6" caravan and a 200 series Landcruiser. A knee replacement delayed my new life by 12 months ( I could not rent anything for under 12 months). Now the new life WAS to begin. I sent myself up to st...	Gaisie	39	7375	03:13 PM Aug 14, 2023 by Possum3
	Solo male traveller (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm very new here, unfortunately I lost my better half recently, we were going to become permanent nomads but now I'm doing it on my own and thought I would join GNF to see if there is someone to accompany me here.	Ernwal	17	3279	05:29 PM Jul 30, 2023 by traveler
	Wind turbine for charging house batteries (Preview) Hello everyone. Is anyone using a wind turbine to charge the caravan batteries. Either instead of, or as well as solar chargers? I understand the setup times are different and more time consuming, I am just interested in how effective they are for an alternative to a petrol generator, or portabl...	gdayjr	5	2164	09:27 PM Jul 13, 2023 by Macka1706
	Diesel heater power source. (Preview) Hi all. My caravan solar regulator instructions say I should connect all devices to the regulator. The new diesel heater instructions say I should connect straight to the battery. Is either of these a more suitable option? Thanks.	Vic01	3	1537	01:12 PM May 22, 2023 by MuzzMelbourne
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