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PAR · PAR

Hi we are new and want to introduce ourselves. Richard and Pam... known as PAR. Thanks to those who answered our question about the Burnett Highway. We jumped the gun apparently by asking before introducing ourselves!!! It's nice to be on board with like minded people.

NEW MEMBER FROM NIMBIN · ruby6689

Hi I'm Lorraine and we are soon to be owners of a Coachman Amara 565/4 Caravan. We are not quite 'Grey nomads' but over 60 so I hope it is Ok to be part of this forum. We currently own 3 Kombis and two Vintage Caravans but have secretly wanted something bigger and more comfortable for the past couple of years...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

DeltaDawn · DeltaDawn

Wow, only recently joined and after exploring this site I feel like I have hit the all time mother-lode of good advice and nomadic camaraderie :) Have been dreaming of doing some wandering for several years now and never quite got started. Now about to buy my very first high top camper and plan a few trip...

Jewel · Jewel

Hi there, I have just realised that this is the place to introduce myself as a new member. At the moment I am fitting out my Hyundai iMAX as a camper and have already found lots of valuable tips on the forum. I currently live in Melbourne and am hankering for warmer weather. Cheers Jewel

JohnNRiles · JohnNRiles

Thank you for accepting us onto the forum My Husband John (61) and I (44) had our light bulb moment about 6 weeks ago. We are in our massive house, no kids and sick of the reoccurring Ground Hog Day of life with a mortgage and Monday to Friday jobs. We are still head over hills in love and each other's Best F...

SKB · SKB

Hi, my name is Sam I am 30 yrs old and I am looking at purchasing a small camper. I really like the look of the Toyota Matilda's however I have not been able to find any for sale near where I live. I am wondering if anyone has one currently on the Gold Coast who would be willing to let me have a look at, to see if I...

Another new member. · jontee

G`day to all forumites, My name is John and my wife`s name is Sheila. We have lived in Canberra since 1978 after moving from Cooma. We purchased our first caravan in 1986 and have owned 3 camper trailers in between time and are now on our 4th caravan. Our current van is a Nova Revivor. We have just rep...

New member. · oleboyracer

Hello from JC and Kate .Been enjoying the camping & caravanning life since our kids were very young ( last century ) . Our tow Vehicle is a 2007 Ford PJ Ranger supercab ute with the 3Ltr turbo diesel and our caravan is an Avan 2004 Erin pop top . We like travelling , motorcycling , spending lots of short...

atkinscd · atkinscd

Just introducing ourselves. Clive and Wendy Atkinson from Perth's Northern Suburbs. Both retired and have been towing our 2013 2.4t, Coromal Element 632S on and off for about 4 years now. Having sold our faithful 2012 R51 Nissan Pathfinder, we just bought a new tow vehicle a 2017 Ford Everest Trend a...

bfirth · bfirth

Just checking availability for Mudjimba and Coolum council caravan parks over the next few months. Apart from a week at Coolum being booked out the rest of the months of July and August have vacancies for weeks at a time. Is this unusual for this time of the year and if it is could the price $47 a night for a...

bill cormorant · bill cormorant

I have a 3 ltr turbo diesel 160 Fiat motorhome and have always used the motor oil recommended .It has a low viscosity of 5W although it is not only fairly expensive but a bit hard to get except from Fiat dealers . Has anyone ever used anther brand of oil or, one of a higher viscosity rating as it is probably...

Yosemite48 · Yosemite48

Hi, We are new to this website and have used the site to find a house sitter previously. Can someone please explain how we go about placing a house sitting advertisement.

New Member · Ian G

Hi Long time reader, first post. I'm on the verge of retirement, just bought an MUX and looking for a good second hand off road van for a few years of travelling, including some blaze aid stints. There is a couple of things I would like some advice on, I am looking for a van around 17- 18 foot, travelling mo...

Izzy · Izzy

Hi there I'm not a grey nomad yet, but a working nomad with a house in Newman, WA. which needs to be looked after while I am away. 4/2 with a bit of gardening and cleaning involved. Explore the Pilbara from a comfy little town. It is empty all of July and from mid december to end of January. please call or txt m...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

Lone Star · Lone Star

I have posted before so thought I should do the intro. Had my first solo camp at Queens Beach Tourist park in Bowen. I did have a couple of trial runs with the family to make sure I could set up on my own. This park is beautiful and filling up with inter state travelers, the ones I met have been going there for y...

BOB N JACKIE · BOB N JACKIE

Hi everyone. Just became a member of the greynomads group. Hope to pick up interesting points on destinations and whats going on in the caravanning world. I have a 100 series sahara diesel that pulls a 22 foot compass van. A 3.7 meter tinnie comes along for the ride on most trips. We have done QLD, NT Vic...

WRV · WRV

Hi all , finally joined, have an x trail diesel manual, looking at a coromal seka 445 or 475 to start the journeying, any comments or suggestions welcome. Recently towed a campertrailer to QLD and back, effortless, seeking more comfort

BigRig · BigRig

Hello . Rick & Lynn here , new here , relatively new to vanning . But still keen to learn more. R & L.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Introducingourselves... (Preview) Hi we are new and want to introduce ourselves. Richard and Pam... known as PAR. Thanks to those who answered our question about the Burnett Highway. We jumped the gun apparently by asking before introducing ourselves!!! It's nice to be on board with like minded people.	PAR	5	539	05:14 PM Jul 4, 2017 by aussietraveller
	NEW MEMBER FROM NIMBIN (Preview) Hi I'm Lorraine and we are soon to be owners of a Coachman Amara 565/4 Caravan. We are not quite 'Grey nomads' but over 60 so I hope it is Ok to be part of this forum. We currently own 3 Kombis and two Vintage Caravans but have secretly wanted something bigger and more comfortable for the past couple of years...	ruby6689	11	1779	06:58 PM Jul 3, 2017 by jules47
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS... (Preview) A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...	Big Gorilla	0	571	12:13 PM Jul 3, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	New here and loving it! (Preview) Wow, only recently joined and after exploring this site I feel like I have hit the all time mother-lode of good advice and nomadic camaraderie :) Have been dreaming of doing some wandering for several years now and never quite got started. Now about to buy my very first high top camper and plan a few trip...	DeltaDawn	25	4183	06:18 PM Jul 1, 2017 by DeltaDawn
	Hello all👋 (Preview) Hi there, I have just realised that this is the place to introduce myself as a new member. At the moment I am fitting out my Hyundai iMAX as a camper and have already found lots of valuable tips on the forum. I currently live in Melbourne and am hankering for warmer weather. Cheers Jewel	Jewel	8	794	10:31 PM Jun 27, 2017 by Jewel
	G'Day (Preview) Thank you for accepting us onto the forum My Husband John (61) and I (44) had our light bulb moment about 6 weeks ago. We are in our massive house, no kids and sick of the reoccurring Ground Hog Day of life with a mortgage and Monday to Friday jobs. We are still head over hills in love and each other's Best F...	JohnNRiles	7	902	05:05 PM Jun 26, 2017 by JohnNRiles
	Toyota Matilda (Preview) Hi, my name is Sam I am 30 yrs old and I am looking at purchasing a small camper. I really like the look of the Toyota Matilda's however I have not been able to find any for sale near where I live. I am wondering if anyone has one currently on the Gold Coast who would be willing to let me have a look at, to see if I...	SKB	4	1175	09:32 PM Jun 25, 2017 by matildatraveller
	Another new member. (Preview) G`day to all forumites, My name is John and my wife`s name is Sheila. We have lived in Canberra since 1978 after moving from Cooma. We purchased our first caravan in 1986 and have owned 3 camper trailers in between time and are now on our 4th caravan. Our current van is a Nova Revivor. We have just rep...	jontee	8	715	09:19 PM Jun 25, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	New member. (Preview) Hello from JC and Kate .Been enjoying the camping & caravanning life since our kids were very young ( last century ) . Our tow Vehicle is a 2007 Ford PJ Ranger supercab ute with the 3Ltr turbo diesel and our caravan is an Avan 2004 Erin pop top . We like travelling , motorcycling , spending lots of short...	oleboyracer	5	596	03:35 PM Jun 25, 2017 by the rocket
	Hi there! Just Joined the Group (Preview) Just introducing ourselves. Clive and Wendy Atkinson from Perth's Northern Suburbs. Both retired and have been towing our 2013 2.4t, Coromal Element 632S on and off for about 4 years now. Having sold our faithful 2012 R51 Nissan Pathfinder, we just bought a new tow vehicle a 2017 Ford Everest Trend a...	atkinscd	5	588	03:34 PM Jun 25, 2017 by the rocket
	Sunshine coast council caravan parks (Preview) Just checking availability for Mudjimba and Coolum council caravan parks over the next few months. Apart from a week at Coolum being booked out the rest of the months of July and August have vacancies for weeks at a time. Is this unusual for this time of the year and if it is could the price $47 a night for a...	bfirth	1	603	03:30 PM Jun 25, 2017 by the rocket
	Diesel motor oilI (Preview) I have a 3 ltr turbo diesel 160 Fiat motorhome and have always used the motor oil recommended .It has a low viscosity of 5W although it is not only fairly expensive but a bit hard to get except from Fiat dealers . Has anyone ever used anther brand of oil or, one of a higher viscosity rating as it is probably...	bill cormorant	6	693	04:35 PM Jun 24, 2017 by Tony Bev
	How to advertise for House Sitters (Preview) Hi, We are new to this website and have used the site to find a house sitter previously. Can someone please explain how we go about placing a house sitting advertisement.	Yosemite48	3	588	01:44 PM Jun 24, 2017 by Tony Bev
	New Member (Preview) Hi Long time reader, first post. I'm on the verge of retirement, just bought an MUX and looking for a good second hand off road van for a few years of travelling, including some blaze aid stints. There is a couple of things I would like some advice on, I am looking for a van around 17- 18 foot, travelling mo...	Ian G	10	2538	10:41 PM Jun 23, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Housesitting house stay Newman WA (Preview) Hi there I'm not a grey nomad yet, but a working nomad with a house in Newman, WA. which needs to be looked after while I am away. 4/2 with a bit of gardening and cleaning involved. Explore the Pilbara from a comfy little town. It is empty all of July and from mid december to end of January. please call or txt m...	Izzy	1	717	07:08 PM Jun 21, 2017 by Cadpete
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREYNOMADS TO THE FORUM.. (Preview) A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...	Big Gorilla	0	539	12:01 PM Jun 21, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	newbie (Preview) I have posted before so thought I should do the intro. Had my first solo camp at Queens Beach Tourist park in Bowen. I did have a couple of trial runs with the family to make sure I could set up on my own. This park is beautiful and filling up with inter state travelers, the ones I met have been going there for y...	Lone Star	5	1951	05:52 PM Jun 20, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Just joined up (Preview) Hi everyone. Just became a member of the greynomads group. Hope to pick up interesting points on destinations and whats going on in the caravanning world. I have a 100 series sahara diesel that pulls a 22 foot compass van. A 3.7 meter tinnie comes along for the ride on most trips. We have done QLD, NT Vic...	BOB N JACKIE	7	1383	05:48 PM Jun 20, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Just joined (Preview) Hi all , finally joined, have an x trail diesel manual, looking at a coromal seka 445 or 475 to start the journeying, any comments or suggestions welcome. Recently towed a campertrailer to QLD and back, effortless, seeking more comfort	WRV	6	1278	03:08 PM Jun 19, 2017 by the rocket
	Newbie (Preview) Hello . Rick & Lynn here , new here , relatively new to vanning . But still keen to learn more. R & L.	BigRig	8	1534	09:46 PM Jun 18, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
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