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KevinJ · KevinJ

My wife and I are seriously thinking of purchasing a new van for a 12 month trip around Aus. We had a Jayco Swan with our kids who have left home now. It looks like there is a mine field full of great info on this forum. Kevin

A and L · A and L

Hi Everyone,We have been looking at getting wifi in our van, we have a smart TV plus our tablets and laptops. We had been looking at RVwifi however we were told about Sphere which is similar and a little cheaper. We tried looking reviews however came up empty. Has anyone heard of them or have one installe...

MarkAC · MarkAC

Just a quick intro. I did a 10 year stint full time then had a break in Darwin for several years and now I'm back full time again travelling in a van/4x4 combo I see van parks as necessary evils and much prefer to camp in the bush I was on the CMCA forum as nomad for years Mark

mwheels57 · mwheels57

Hello Just a quick note as Im new to the forum and just about retired only 65 days to go then hitting the road (no Im not counting) and looking forward to not have a time seclude to comply with.

denisR · denisR

hi I haven't bought a vehicle yet - but wish to travel around Australia (across the Gibb River Road and other off road venues. I am considering a Toyota 4x4 flat top ute on which to place a slide on camper. What are the benefits of a pop top compared to a single shell camper? I am leaning towards the single sh...

dunsyvanlife · dunsyvanlife

Hi everyone on the Grey Nomads we hope you are having a blast on the road and escaping the dreary winter!! We are a family of 4 (not quite Grey but definitely loving being Nomads) and have just finished removing our 1979 Millard hardtop, and we will beheading off up north chasing the sun to Exmouth next we...

DaznDeb · DaznDeb

Hello to you all.. We are Darren and Debra from the Mornington Penisula ..We have had a few vans and camper over the time .We love the outback and coast . Basically we love being on the road .. Our tug is landcruiser 200 and we currently tow a Retreat Bribie .. later i would like to hgear from any Bribie owne...

Keith W · Keith W

Hey thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains, I am looking to buy a 4WD dual cab to tow a camper or small caravan (16ft.) probably because of pricing it will be Navara, Triton, Colorado, maybe Ranger, I am looking for the pros and cons. What you know and maybe what you have heard from reliable source...

2Rabbits · 2Rabbits

certainly keen to get out and explore and make new aquaintances anytime anywhere anyone. Hopefully next year this time we'll head north for the dry season but in the meantime a few long weekends while work still remains on the radar....unfortunately.

Red Dragon · Red Dragon

How many members currently utilise VAWT technology to charge batteries?

Truckie · Truckie

Hi everyone we pretty new to caravanning our first van is a 2008 jayco discovery.18.5 foot.we are on week 9 of a 20 week trip .all through southen australia so far so good.the tug is a ford territory awd diesel.i read the forum regulary. very helpful. Cheers larry

Charliez · Charliez

Hi there I am Charlie and my wife Bev have joined the forum to find out a few things as we are in the process of getting a Jayco Freedom van 12ft and go into the world of camping

Keith W · Keith W

okay guys I need help i am buying a used dual cab somewhere between 2010 and 2016, I have narrowed down the field to with Mitsubishi Triton or Isuzu D Max. Probably automatic. Looking for the pros and cons on each, I understand that the DMax is a bit rougher to ride in, more truck like. Are the fuel number f...

new nomads · new nomads

We are driving up the centre from Port Augusta to the three ways. Any trip what we may encounter ? IE free-camps and caravan parks prices and water.

Jmack · Jmack

Hi everyone Johns my name travlens my game Thanks Admin

nothim · nothim

Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...

United Phil · United Phil

Hi I am phil and together with my wife Jools we will be taking a trip from Perth to Newcastle nsw via the top end. Setting out first week in June. Have a dark red Pajero sport and a twenty three foot jayco Stirling. Any must see place recommendation welcome and if you see us on the road or park please say hi. ...

PetaSmall · PetaSmall

Hi fellow travellers. I'm looking to hit the road full time and plan to buy a motorhome. Does anyone know which state is the cheapest for stamp duty, registration and ongoing costs. I know Victoria does not require the laborious annual roadworthy checks which is great as I'd not want to drive half way a...

new nomads · new nomads

Problems with the mains water into the caravan loosing pressure with little water coming out of the inside tap. Our caravan is only about 5 month old.We no trouble with our tank water. Can anyone give advice, please.

chela · chela

Hello Everyone Looking forward to being part of GN. I have just purchased a Hiace SVB LWB from some Austrian Backpackers. Spending time going over mechanics and interior. Looking at Awnings and Awning Tents. Hope to head off in about 4 weeks. Solo Travel (um sorry with my cat) Cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Researching the Nomad lifestyle (Preview) My wife and I are seriously thinking of purchasing a new van for a 12 month trip around Aus. We had a Jayco Swan with our kids who have left home now. It looks like there is a mine field full of great info on this forum. Kevin	KevinJ	9	1665	02:09 PM Jun 27, 2019 by PetaSmall
	Wifi installation (Preview) Hi Everyone,We have been looking at getting wifi in our van, we have a smart TV plus our tablets and laptops. We had been looking at RVwifi however we were told about Sphere which is similar and a little cheaper. We tried looking reviews however came up empty. Has anyone heard of them or have one installe...	A and L	5	1574	09:35 AM Jun 27, 2019 by A and L
	G'day (Preview) Just a quick intro. I did a 10 year stint full time then had a break in Darwin for several years and now I'm back full time again travelling in a van/4x4 combo I see van parks as necessary evils and much prefer to camp in the bush I was on the CMCA forum as nomad for years Mark	MarkAC	3	1550	11:00 PM Jun 26, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Hello (Preview) Hello Just a quick note as Im new to the forum and just about retired only 65 days to go then hitting the road (no Im not counting) and looking forward to not have a time seclude to comply with.	mwheels57	4	1971	10:41 PM Jun 26, 2019 by Cadpete
	'Pop top' or 'single shell' slide on camper (Preview) hi I haven't bought a vehicle yet - but wish to travel around Australia (across the Gibb River Road and other off road venues. I am considering a Toyota 4x4 flat top ute on which to place a slide on camper. What are the benefits of a pop top compared to a single shell camper? I am leaning towards the single sh...	denisR	3	1866	09:10 AM Jun 25, 2019 by denisR
	G'day from Dunsborough WA! New members here.. (Preview) Hi everyone on the Grey Nomads we hope you are having a blast on the road and escaping the dreary winter!! We are a family of 4 (not quite Grey but definitely loving being Nomads) and have just finished removing our 1979 Millard hardtop, and we will beheading off up north chasing the sun to Exmouth next we...	dunsyvanlife	7	900	10:33 PM Jun 24, 2019 by dunsyvanlife
	Daz n Deb introduction (Preview) Hello to you all.. We are Darren and Debra from the Mornington Penisula ..We have had a few vans and camper over the time .We love the outback and coast . Basically we love being on the road .. Our tug is landcruiser 200 and we currently tow a Retreat Bribie .. later i would like to hgear from any Bribie owne...	DaznDeb	4	1539	05:06 PM Jun 21, 2019 by DaznDeb
	4WD Dual Cab Tow Vehicles (Preview) Hey thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains, I am looking to buy a 4WD dual cab to tow a camper or small caravan (16ft.) probably because of pricing it will be Navara, Triton, Colorado, maybe Ranger, I am looking for the pros and cons. What you know and maybe what you have heard from reliable source...	Keith W	16	1920	11:17 AM Jun 17, 2019 by Greg 1
	first post from us 2 here in Tas (Preview) certainly keen to get out and explore and make new aquaintances anytime anywhere anyone. Hopefully next year this time we'll head north for the dry season but in the meantime a few long weekends while work still remains on the radar....unfortunately.	2Rabbits	2	1620	09:33 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Dougwe
	Wind Power (Preview) How many members currently utilise VAWT technology to charge batteries?	Red Dragon	5	1464	02:13 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Hello (Preview) Hi everyone we pretty new to caravanning our first van is a 2008 jayco discovery.18.5 foot.we are on week 9 of a 20 week trip .all through southen australia so far so good.the tug is a ford territory awd diesel.i read the forum regulary. very helpful. Cheers larry	Truckie	2	1260	01:21 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Hi To All (Preview) Hi there I am Charlie and my wife Bev have joined the forum to find out a few things as we are in the process of getting a Jayco Freedom van 12ft and go into the world of camping	Charliez	3	1647	01:15 PM Jun 10, 2019 by Dougwe
	Four by Choices (Preview) okay guys I need help i am buying a used dual cab somewhere between 2010 and 2016, I have narrowed down the field to with Mitsubishi Triton or Isuzu D Max. Probably automatic. Looking for the pros and cons on each, I understand that the DMax is a bit rougher to ride in, more truck like. Are the fuel number f...	Keith W	6	1688	07:29 AM Jun 10, 2019 by Keith W
	central Australia (Preview) We are driving up the centre from Port Augusta to the three ways. Any trip what we may encounter ? IE free-camps and caravan parks prices and water.	new nomads	5	1228	08:47 AM Jun 9, 2019 by new nomads
	Introduction (Preview) Hi everyone Johns my name travlens my game Thanks Admin	Jmack	4	1607	10:48 PM Jun 8, 2019 by Tony Bev
	In came I saw I left (Preview) Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...	nothim	3	1393	04:20 PM Jun 4, 2019 by waynda
	Howdy y'all (Preview) Hi I am phil and together with my wife Jools we will be taking a trip from Perth to Newcastle nsw via the top end. Setting out first week in June. Have a dark red Pajero sport and a twenty three foot jayco Stirling. Any must see place recommendation welcome and if you see us on the road or park please say hi. ...	United Phil	4	1335	11:24 AM May 30, 2019 by aussietraveller
	Where to call home - cheapest registration and ongoing costs? (Preview) Hi fellow travellers. I'm looking to hit the road full time and plan to buy a motorhome. Does anyone know which state is the cheapest for stamp duty, registration and ongoing costs. I know Victoria does not require the laborious annual roadworthy checks which is great as I'd not want to drive half way a...	PetaSmall	4	1644	02:24 PM May 28, 2019 by PetaSmall
	Water pressure problems (Preview) Problems with the mains water into the caravan loosing pressure with little water coming out of the inside tap. Our caravan is only about 5 month old.We no trouble with our tank water. Can anyone give advice, please.	new nomads	2	1697	09:22 AM May 28, 2019 by new nomads
	Another Newbie (Preview) Hello Everyone Looking forward to being part of GN. I have just purchased a Hiace SVB LWB from some Austrian Backpackers. Spending time going over mechanics and interior. Looking at Awnings and Awning Tents. Hope to head off in about 4 weeks. Solo Travel (um sorry with my cat) Cheers	chela	8	1756	04:31 PM May 25, 2019 by Bigglesinoz
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