Solo Grey Nomads

Lone Star · Lone Star

Recently invited a friend along when I met up with other friends from down south. We know each other well and went on holiday together last year without a problem. This time nothing was good enough for her. How I set up things under the annexe was wrong, the pan I used was wrong( hers was better), in fact no...

ArgylePete · ArgylePete

Coming over to Oz for 3 months at the end of the month, and traveling up from Sydney to Cooktown on my own. Hope to meet up with a few of you guys on the way up or back. Any tips you got for traveling safely alone would be most welcome. Pete

sarg · sarg

hey how about a group for solo blokes.....we have to have some fun too. Anyone interested? ...fishing, drinking, cursin, fixing things, drinking, fishing.etc.

old man · old man

I am a single 70 year old male thinking of buying a motor home and hitting the road but I am afraid of the ongoing financial costs. Can anyone give me a guide on what to expect such traveling to cost? I realise it will in large part depend on how far I travel so lets say I plan on year around traveling at a modest...

bushranger · bushranger

Hey everyone, I'm planning on starting the solo trip thingy early this year (2018) and I am interested to know what type of rigs other solo nomads have. I want to travel to places such as corner country, NSW, the Darling River run, the Flinders Ranges, the Oodnadatta or Birdsville tracks and so on. All o...

new member lookig for advice · brimhunter

Hi New Use here I am based just south of perth am looking at investing in either a good camper trailer Pop top or small caravan my vehicle is Hilux 2.7 Workmate single cab I do have a camper trailer but a real basic set up,im looking at travelling North of WA poss round to Queensland on my own an if possible l...

coolyrocks · coolyrocks

does anyone no the hotel in tamworth who has free camping out the back and u can pay for the use of showers

Jewel · Jewel

Hi there, I'm a newbie to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I currently reside in Melbourne and am slowly outfitting my new Hyundai IMAX van as a camper. Over the years I have travelled a lot overseas and now I'm hankering to see the rest of Aus. Cheers, Jewel

traveler · traveler

Good day weathered travellers, from a newbie.I bought my used RV only a few months ago & have taken it for a run to outback QLD on work. I mainly bought it to realise my dream of crossing the desert & seeing all hose beautiful fishing spots in WA. Does anyone have any tips on what are the MUST see pla...

Travelling Oma · Travelling Oma

Hi All, a new member here. I travel solo in my small car, and was considering a UHF radio for communication, I can use,whilst on the road. Do I have to buy an all out package,( installed, with antennae) or can I get away with a hand held U 80 channel UHF radio. I was looking at a Uniden 80 ch., that is retailin...

GypsyLynda · GypsyLynda

Headin off to Tassie for Xmas for a few months! maybe a couple weeks Housesit! Anyone going that way? Luv to met some solos on the road, got a MH so better get checking the Spirit of Tasmania!

LanceS · LanceS

Does anyone know of cheaper motels between Coolgardie and Perth,...or around the Albany Walpole region and around Esperance. These locations are all within my flexible line of fire on this 4-5 week solo trip from Adelaide, Kalgoorlie, Perth, Albany and Esperance that I'll finally be heading off...

MN · MN

Hi All I would like to recommend Franklin River Rest Area (VIC) (free), Genoa Rest Area (VIC) (free) and Mystery Bay (NSW) ($12 pppn).....all lovely spots that Ive recently stayed at on my way up the coast from Melbourne. Quiet - no issues as a solo women, highly recommend. Franklin River - only toile...

pony-tail · pony-tail

Back after almost a year , I am about to try again . Due to my health failure and transport department rules I am no longer permitted to have a QLD "LR" license so I have had to reduce my ambitions and a year without work due to those medical issues has not done a lot for my finances . So now I am looking at a H200 (...

pony-tail · pony-tail

I am looking at changing from an 18ft van and 1 ton ute to an all in one motorhome . My van got wrecked in a storm ( not insured at the time ) and I am trying to work out just how much vehicle I need to be comfortable . I am on my own , have been for several years now . I have limited funds , about 30k will pull me up most l...

Satorian · Satorian

Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum, before (tomorrow) I'll begin my permanent 'journey/adventure' & although, every good wish will be welcome & appreciated, at this stage, I need practical advice/suggestion of someone who been there & done it, about which solar and...

jgb · jgb

At Mudgee at the moment passing through on the way to Bourke, onto lightning ridge, assume is very little in the way of drinking water and fuel?

Kathleen · Kathleen

Good evening all! What's the general consensus on the best type of mirrors for towing van? Easy,practical,etc? Thanks Kath -- Edited by Kathleen on Thursday 27th of July 2017 04:36:29 PM

revemike · revemike

After a long battle with cancer my soulmate and best friend died last month. I have now become a member of the solo crew.

Kathleen · Kathleen

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO CAN PROVIDE 1:1 LESSONS FOR TOWING/BACKING? I'VE JUST TAKEN DELIVERY OF A NEW VAN & I CAN'T TRAVEL TO OR CONCENTRATE FOR THE FULL DAY COURSES! I LIVE IN A NORTHERN SUBURB OF MELBOURNE! THANKS! CHEERS! KATH

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	taking a friend along (Preview) Recently invited a friend along when I met up with other friends from down south. We know each other well and went on holiday together last year without a problem. This time nothing was good enough for her. How I set up things under the annexe was wrong, the pan I used was wrong( hers was better), in fact no...	Lone Star	18	6758	09:34 AM Feb 2, 2018 by Grandad5
	Hi Everyone (Preview) Coming over to Oz for 3 months at the end of the month, and traveling up from Sydney to Cooktown on my own. Hope to meet up with a few of you guys on the way up or back. Any tips you got for traveling safely alone would be most welcome. Pete	ArgylePete	6	2820	08:04 AM Feb 2, 2018 by GannyontheGo
	solo blokes. (Preview) hey how about a group for solo blokes.....we have to have some fun too. Anyone interested? ...fishing, drinking, cursin, fixing things, drinking, fishing.etc.	sarg	23	4035	11:39 PM Feb 1, 2018 by newslug
	cost of traveling by Motor home (Preview) I am a single 70 year old male thinking of buying a motor home and hitting the road but I am afraid of the ongoing financial costs. Can anyone give me a guide on what to expect such traveling to cost? I realise it will in large part depend on how far I travel so lets say I plan on year around traveling at a modest...	old man	12	3857	02:05 AM Feb 1, 2018 by HiAce98
	Advice please (Preview) Hey everyone, I'm planning on starting the solo trip thingy early this year (2018) and I am interested to know what type of rigs other solo nomads have. I want to travel to places such as corner country, NSW, the Darling River run, the Flinders Ranges, the Oodnadatta or Birdsville tracks and so on. All o...	bushranger	20	5738	09:21 PM Jan 25, 2018 by bushranger
	new member lookig for advice (Preview) Hi New Use here I am based just south of perth am looking at investing in either a good camper trailer Pop top or small caravan my vehicle is Hilux 2.7 Workmate single cab I do have a camper trailer but a real basic set up,im looking at travelling North of WA poss round to Queensland on my own an if possible l...	brimhunter	11	4656	08:46 AM Jan 21, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	free camping (Preview) does anyone no the hotel in tamworth who has free camping out the back and u can pay for the use of showers	coolyrocks	3	3850	07:24 PM Jan 12, 2018 by travelkid3
	Hi from a new member👋 (Preview) Hi there, I'm a newbie to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I currently reside in Melbourne and am slowly outfitting my new Hyundai IMAX van as a camper. Over the years I have travelled a lot overseas and now I'm hankering to see the rest of Aus. Cheers, Jewel	Jewel	20	11051	11:32 PM Jan 11, 2018 by Johoughton
	Sydney to W.A. (Preview) Good day weathered travellers, from a newbie.I bought my used RV only a few months ago & have taken it for a run to outback QLD on work. I mainly bought it to realise my dream of crossing the desert & seeing all hose beautiful fishing spots in WA. Does anyone have any tips on what are the MUST see pla...	traveler	1	2214	10:03 AM Dec 30, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	UHF Communication (Preview) Hi All, a new member here. I travel solo in my small car, and was considering a UHF radio for communication, I can use,whilst on the road. Do I have to buy an all out package,( installed, with antennae) or can I get away with a hand held U 80 channel UHF radio. I was looking at a Uniden 80 ch., that is retailin...	Travelling Oma	7	3676	07:14 AM Dec 25, 2017 by Travelling Oma
	Goin Tassie anyone comin??? (Preview) Headin off to Tassie for Xmas for a few months! maybe a couple weeks Housesit! Anyone going that way? Luv to met some solos on the road, got a MH so better get checking the Spirit of Tasmania!	GypsyLynda	3	2738	01:44 PM Dec 5, 2017 by jules47
	Accomodation spots through West and S.W. W.Aust. (Preview) Does anyone know of cheaper motels between Coolgardie and Perth,...or around the Albany Walpole region and around Esperance. These locations are all within my flexible line of fire on this 4-5 week solo trip from Adelaide, Kalgoorlie, Perth, Albany and Esperance that I'll finally be heading off...	LanceS	8	3846	12:21 AM Nov 19, 2017 by 67HR
	Recommended Budget Camping spots (Preview) Hi All I would like to recommend Franklin River Rest Area (VIC) (free), Genoa Rest Area (VIC) (free) and Mystery Bay (NSW) ($12 pppn).....all lovely spots that Ive recently stayed at on my way up the coast from Melbourne. Quiet - no issues as a solo women, highly recommend. Franklin River - only toile...	MN	0	2549	11:05 AM Nov 17, 2017 by MN
	I am about to have another go at this ! (Preview) Back after almost a year , I am about to try again . Due to my health failure and transport department rules I am no longer permitted to have a QLD "LR" license so I have had to reduce my ambitions and a year without work due to those medical issues has not done a lot for my finances . So now I am looking at a H200 (...	pony-tail	12	3880	08:31 PM Nov 9, 2017 by pony-tail
	Looking at getting a Motorhome for the first time (Preview) I am looking at changing from an 18ft van and 1 ton ute to an all in one motorhome . My van got wrecked in a storm ( not insured at the time ) and I am trying to work out just how much vehicle I need to be comfortable . I am on my own , have been for several years now . I have limited funds , about 30k will pull me up most l...	pony-tail	23	2390	08:39 AM Nov 1, 2017 by pony-tail
	Happy & hungry for adventure but still confused :-) (Preview) Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum, before (tomorrow) I'll begin my permanent 'journey/adventure' & although, every good wish will be welcome & appreciated, at this stage, I need practical advice/suggestion of someone who been there & done it, about which solar and...	Satorian	11	4332	08:15 AM Nov 1, 2017 by Satorian
	of to Bourke (Preview) At Mudgee at the moment passing through on the way to Bourke, onto lightning ridge, assume is very little in the way of drinking water and fuel?	jgb	10	3373	08:45 PM Oct 30, 2017 by jgb
	Mirrors??? (Preview) Good evening all! What's the general consensus on the best type of mirrors for towing van? Easy,practical,etc? Thanks Kath -- Edited by Kathleen on Thursday 27th of July 2017 04:36:29 PM	Kathleen	12	4814	09:58 AM Oct 28, 2017 by iana
	New addition to the solo crew :-( (Preview) After a long battle with cancer my soulmate and best friend died last month. I have now become a member of the solo crew.	revemike	17	3869	09:13 AM Oct 17, 2017 by GypsyLynda
	TOWING/BACKING LESSONS!! (Preview) DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO CAN PROVIDE 1:1 LESSONS FOR TOWING/BACKING? I'VE JUST TAKEN DELIVERY OF A NEW VAN & I CAN'T TRAVEL TO OR CONCENTRATE FOR THE FULL DAY COURSES! I LIVE IN A NORTHERN SUBURB OF MELBOURNE! THANKS! CHEERS! KATH	Kathleen	20	4876	10:11 AM Oct 14, 2017 by readysetgo
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