Solo Grey Nomads

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all i have travled alone for some time now but find people don't wan't to mix but on here you all seem happy mabe it's my old rig cheers snap

pipes · pipes

Don't know how many, if any, of you folks do your own engine oil change on the road. (Beats paying $100 plus at a workshop.) Dropping the sump plug is reasonably easy. But, removing the oil filter, which must be done on every change, can be a real pain. The one on my Mazda is behind, and inside the left "...

Colls · Colls

Ive been trying to set up my little wagon and making into the best Motorhome around. Im using anything that is in my shed, had a neighbor help with carpentry, driven my kids crazy and its almost done. Only 1 question....Where do all the mechanical neccessities go??? lol Colls

dawa · dawa

With the cold weather i am having trouble with condensation. I air all my bedding on sunny days.......wipe the window rubbers with vinegar to help stop mouls spores. Is there anything else I can do? Dawa

solar · solar

Whoopee, got my campervan, Hiace SBV, petrol. Now the fun starts, still havent figured out how the two way fridge works. Plan on setting it up to suit me. Just filled the fuel tank, so I will see what the fuel consumption is around town. Next, drop all fluids and replace, tune up, and hopefully I will be se...

billeeeeeee · billeeeeeee

Salutations Earthlings,Nomads,and a big Hi!!!!!! to all U B Boomers, and a big Howdyeeeeee to all U ppl who r still keeping one!!!!!! step ahead of Sanity,I Salute U ,,,Well My Question is this,,, Can one be in a Serious Mood, and at the same time, be in a Happy jovial mood ,??????? though about putti...

dawa · dawa

Hello; Is raining today here on the river. Yesterday I walked thru an area that has been fenced and re-planted with shrubs. Great to see coucils doing this. There are several permanent camps here along this stretch. two pairs of socks to keep the tootsies warm and doing some spinning to pass th...

jimbo · jimbo

Next Wednesday 11th June I will be leaving Bacchus For the North First Night staying at Greens Lake (Maybe Two Nights) Then Shepparton to Visit Friends two Nights Off to Cobram two Nights then Finley N S W Then slowly up the Newell

Campfire · Campfire

Hi Fellow SGN's, I'm travelling from Cairns to Brisbane and was having a great time till I pulled up at roadworks this afternoon and the door swang open on my motorhome!!! The fly screen door was still locked and in place but the outer door was swinging in the breeze, all three catches had snapped off. ...

Loki · Loki

I just finished some fantastic travels in the Northern Territory! The National Parks are terrific, the Ranger talks interesting and informative, a great experience! I allowed plenty of time, more than I needed actually, but better that way than not enough time; it even allowed for a quick run to C...

pipes · pipes

The following is fitted in my Mazda T3500. Above the side door, there is a shower rail. The shower curtain hooks onto it. The bottom step has several holes drilled in it. A bucket of warm water placed on the second step, plus a 12volt pump and hose with a shower head on. Hook up the curtain, hook the shower o...

flash · flash

I am looking for a female companion perhaps two to join this wonderful circumnavigational afflction (not forgetting the bit up the middle) A lovely affiction might I add and hoping to find another who would like a companion for all or part of a journey of adventure I am 58 living in N Z but free to move and...

pipes · pipes

Can anyone help me in finding a steering wheel cover for my Mazda, T 3500. Have tried Supercheap, Repco, Auto One and Truckline. The wheel is a 17 inch. Most of the covers I have seen are 15 inch. Regards Pipes

Popeye · Popeye

Of tomorrow to the brother in Brisbane. Then to Stand down Park on TinCan Rd. Then on to Bundaberg. See you on the road.

dawa · dawa

Well here I am back on air Took several stops yesterday until I found this place wherethere is signal. One place; Bill Leahey's rec reserve was really good but no signal. Still this is nice and I sat and watched the day finish with the sunset and the beautiful velvety colors as night came in. There are...

dawa · dawa

I was wondering if there are any more of us going to Tassie this summer. I hope to be going early November and come back to the mainland late February. Now it would be nice to meet up with some of the nomads here. Dawa

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

After performing well over the past year and 27000kms my 1979 Hi Ace needs major work to bring it back to good working order. I knew that it was not the best and that is another reason why I made it back to the Gold Coast a bit faster than was expected. The mechanic's assessment of the van is that two of the cy...

pipes · pipes

Taking tours out of Melbourne in the 70's, when travelling north, I would always drive into the tiny SA town of Terowie. I would stop at the end of the main street, ask the passengers to leave the coach and walk the full length of the towns main street. Then I promised to buy a drink for the first passenger t...

spida · spida

I didnt manage to catch up with John - seemed to be following him everywhere - but I too have stopped for a bit. Did 10,000 km over 64 days from Perth to MacKay to stay with family for a while. Enjoyed it so much that I am going to keep going late August. I agree about taking more time and staying a while. Will a...

Colls · Colls

Hi All, I have just bought a "pitstop car awning". I have a Starwagon and while looking through the junk mail came across this. It looks like a small tent that goes on the back of 4wd with suction hooks. I will try it on my side door. Not sure that it will last a long time but if it fits and works as w...

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	alone ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) hi all i have travled alone for some time now but find people don't wan't to mix but on here you all seem happy mabe it's my old rig cheers snap	snap1946	80	5798	01:49 AM Jul 16, 2012 by valnrob
	oil changes. I really hate it !!?? (Preview) Don't know how many, if any, of you folks do your own engine oil change on the road. (Beats paying $100 plus at a workshop.) Dropping the sump plug is reasonably easy. But, removing the oil filter, which must be done on every change, can be a real pain. The one on my Mazda is behind, and inside the left "...	pipes	11	945	01:16 AM Jul 16, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Almost there....but (Preview) Ive been trying to set up my little wagon and making into the best Motorhome around. Im using anything that is in my shed, had a neighbor help with carpentry, driven my kids crazy and its almost done. Only 1 question....Where do all the mechanical neccessities go??? lol Colls	Colls	10	780	04:45 AM Jul 15, 2012 by Colls
	condensation......serious question (Preview) With the cold weather i am having trouble with condensation. I air all my bedding on sunny days.......wipe the window rubbers with vinegar to help stop mouls spores. Is there anything else I can do? Dawa	dawa	13	3618	05:48 AM Jul 14, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Finally got it. (Preview) Whoopee, got my campervan, Hiace SBV, petrol. Now the fun starts, still havent figured out how the two way fridge works. Plan on setting it up to suit me. Just filled the fuel tank, so I will see what the fuel consumption is around town. Next, drop all fluids and replace, tune up, and hopefully I will be se...	solar	13	950	09:44 PM Jul 12, 2012 by jetj
	Iam about to ask a Serious Question........ ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Salutations Earthlings,Nomads,and a big Hi!!!!!! to all U B Boomers, and a big Howdyeeeeee to all U ppl who r still keeping one!!!!!! step ahead of Sanity,I Salute U ,,,Well My Question is this,,, Can one be in a Serious Mood, and at the same time, be in a Happy jovial mood ,??????? though about putti...	billeeeeeee	32	2334	02:03 AM Jul 12, 2012 by Jack Mac
	raining on the river (Preview) Hello; Is raining today here on the river. Yesterday I walked thru an area that has been fenced and re-planted with shrubs. Great to see coucils doing this. There are several permanent camps here along this stretch. two pairs of socks to keep the tootsies warm and doing some spinning to pass th...	dawa	9	979	05:32 PM Jul 11, 2012 by dawa
	Solo Traveller (Preview) Next Wednesday 11th June I will be leaving Bacchus For the North First Night staying at Greens Lake (Maybe Two Nights) Then Shepparton to Visit Friends two Nights Off to Cobram two Nights then Finley N S W Then slowly up the Newell	jimbo	16	1313	04:51 PM Jul 11, 2012 by billeeeeeee
	The door's broken! (Preview) Hi Fellow SGN's, I'm travelling from Cairns to Brisbane and was having a great time till I pulled up at roadworks this afternoon and the door swang open on my motorhome!!! The fly screen door was still locked and in place but the outer door was swinging in the breeze, all three catches had snapped off. ...	Campfire	5	822	03:09 PM Jul 11, 2012 by Campfire
	At Camooweal (Preview) I just finished some fantastic travels in the Northern Territory! The National Parks are terrific, the Ranger talks interesting and informative, a great experience! I allowed plenty of time, more than I needed actually, but better that way than not enough time; it even allowed for a quick run to C...	Loki	6	825	09:21 PM Jul 10, 2012 by Loki
	showering, this works for me (Preview) The following is fitted in my Mazda T3500. Above the side door, there is a shower rail. The shower curtain hooks onto it. The bottom step has several holes drilled in it. A bucket of warm water placed on the second step, plus a 12volt pump and hose with a shower head on. Hook up the curtain, hook the shower o...	pipes	17	1249	11:19 AM Jul 10, 2012 by Cropper
	Travelling Companion Sought (Preview) I am looking for a female companion perhaps two to join this wonderful circumnavigational afflction (not forgetting the bit up the middle) A lovely affiction might I add and hoping to find another who would like a companion for all or part of a journey of adventure I am 58 living in N Z but free to move and...	flash	1	831	06:03 AM Jul 10, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	steering wheel cover (Preview) Can anyone help me in finding a steering wheel cover for my Mazda, T 3500. Have tried Supercheap, Repco, Auto One and Truckline. The wheel is a 17 inch. Most of the covers I have seen are 15 inch. Regards Pipes	pipes	4	739	06:24 PM Jul 8, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	Qld Here I Come (Preview) Of tomorrow to the brother in Brisbane. Then to Stand down Park on TinCan Rd. Then on to Bundaberg. See you on the road.	Popeye	7	707	01:19 AM Jul 8, 2012 by Popeye
	near Yarrawonga (Preview) Well here I am back on air Took several stops yesterday until I found this place wherethere is signal. One place; Bill Leahey's rec reserve was really good but no signal. Still this is nice and I sat and watched the day finish with the sunset and the beautiful velvety colors as night came in. There are...	dawa	12	806	10:29 PM Jul 7, 2012 by dawa
	Tassie in summer (Preview) I was wondering if there are any more of us going to Tassie this summer. I hope to be going early November and come back to the mainland late February. Now it would be nice to meet up with some of the nomads here. Dawa	dawa	6	798	03:31 AM Jul 7, 2012 by jules47
	Update time. What now? (Preview) After performing well over the past year and 27000kms my 1979 Hi Ace needs major work to bring it back to good working order. I knew that it was not the best and that is another reason why I made it back to the Gold Coast a bit faster than was expected. The mechanic's assessment of the van is that two of the cy...	yeoeleven	12	4493	11:44 PM Jul 6, 2012 by Loki
	A short history lesson (Preview) Taking tours out of Melbourne in the 70's, when travelling north, I would always drive into the tiny SA town of Terowie. I would stop at the end of the main street, ask the passengers to leave the coach and walk the full length of the towns main street. Then I promised to buy a drink for the first passenger t...	pipes	3	978	08:30 PM Jul 6, 2012 by KerryandBruce
	Finished the first trip solo (Preview) I didnt manage to catch up with John - seemed to be following him everywhere - but I too have stopped for a bit. Did 10,000 km over 64 days from Perth to MacKay to stay with family for a while. Enjoyed it so much that I am going to keep going late August. I agree about taking more time and staying a while. Will a...	spida	13	4501	03:57 PM Jul 6, 2012 by dawa
	Pit Stop Awning (Preview) Hi All, I have just bought a "pitstop car awning". I have a Starwagon and while looking through the junk mail came across this. It looks like a small tent that goes on the back of 4wd with suction hooks. I will try it on my side door. Not sure that it will last a long time but if it fits and works as w...	Colls	12	5546	05:50 AM Jul 6, 2012 by jetj
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