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jolmur · jolmur

Hi my name is Jo and I am new to this site. I have a jayco small camper trailer eg Dove which is have had for close to 4 years and love to go away with friends. At first I would only go in the car and van if someone would come with me as all my travel friends are couples and have caravans. Once I got used to towing and...

kowalskil · kowalskil

Hello, I am Ludwik Kowalski (see Wikipedia)

llochris · llochris

Hi our names are Lloyd & Chris ,we would like to know if any of the Grey Nomads are naturists. We live at Narrabri and would like to meet any Grey Nomads.We have a fifth wheeler called The Roo.We might be going back to WA next April to do some prospecting.

chrisnmark · chrisnmark

Hello everyone. We are Christine and Mark from the Central Coast NSW and planning retirement in the next six months. We have a 21ft Evernew van and have only had short trips so far. My biggest problem, as a mother, is feeling guilty about leaving my children and grandchildren behind when we eventua...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

So let me introduce myself. I'm retired or thought I was since finishing my paid job I have been as busy as with grandkids and volunteer work. So its time for another change, I'm looking at selling my place, finding something smaller, buy a motor home and hit the highways and byways and check out all thos...

Paulo · Paulo

Hi folks - Dipping a toe in water with new used Van - 2004 Jayco Heritage poptop tare 1510 Kg, Tug is 2007 Hyundai diesel 2.2 max tow load 2000 Kg max ball weight 150 kg . Stressed out - pick it up soon ball weight test was 220 kg . Oh Boy ! They saw me coming . looks like I will have to make some changes to Tug and V...

JeffRae · JeffRae

JeffRae here, we are 60kms out of Perth. Been doing a lot of reading and making a few comments, is there a way to get notified of topics that you commented on ?

New Members and first time caravanners · Gary Andrew

Hi All. Gary and Jacky here. We are about to buy a caravan and plan to do a leisurely drive around the place for about 3 years. We are looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful country and meeting fellow travellers We have selected a van, a Retreat Whitehaven. We love the van, however I am a bit conce...

Dave A · Dave A

Hi , My wife and I are on the road full time and are currently in South Australia near Robe. We are looking for a place to stay over the school holidays. Somewhere quiet. We have looked at Randy Park Station in the Flinders Ranges and was wondering if anyone has stayed there. We realize it will be hot etc . An...

jan pc · jan pc

I have just purchased a small van 12 ft.- am thinking of buying a remote control mover ,have a small laneway and cannot reverse into yard. I have looked at a few options, would like to know what other users have had or have. as the van only weighs about 780kg don't need anything too powerful. I am also confu...

WoolgoolgaRob · WoolgoolgaRob

Hi, this is my first posting, I'd like to say hello, my wife and I have been on a few trips in our van and are enjoying the life style and people we have meet, it takes a bit of time to know exactly what you want in a van, in fact it's a learning curve for me , we plan on doing the lap before long so a lot of things to ta...

mrharv · mrharv

Hi to you all, We have been grey nomads for 3 years and we have noticed that there are permanent greasy thumb marks on our kitchen cupboards in front of the catch. We are in a Jayco Motor home and the material of the cupboards is paper covered board. Does anybody have any idea how to remove the greasy areas?...

The Duke · The Duke

Brickbats to the S.A. Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. During several crossing of the Nullarbor Plains, we have enjoyed the vast open spaces and breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight and Bunda Cliffs. We had been looking forward to spending 2 night...

Clare · Clare

Hello - I'll be visiting Airlie Beach for a few days from 14 December. I've heard it's a great place for young backpackers and as a grey and solo traveller I wonder whether anyone could recommend a hotel/hostel where I won't feel out of place. Thanks . . .

Sandra G · Sandra G

Is there much work around for people who want it while travelling Thanks Sandra

pearla · pearla

Hi I am new to this so I hope someone is able to help me. We are getting ready to set out on our around Australia trip hoping to take at least 5 yrs or more doing so. We have sold up all our goods & at present renting till we go. We were just wondering how things go regarding mail, drivers licence & votin...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Gday , I'm Al and thats Jen over at the table there glaring at me for spending to much time on chat forums. We are soon to be GNs . Recent illnesses have forced us into early retirement and being unemployable and only 54yo it means we can no longer afford to stay in our house . Well technically , we could but i...

erad · erad

HI All I am new to this site, though not new to caravanning, having owned caravans myself for nearly 40 years, and travelled round the block 3 times, with lots of short trips in between. My father built his own caravan back in the early 1950's. so I have spent the majority of my life with caravans. Curren...

Fizzy Bear · Fizzy Bear

Hi We are Brian and Ann and have started the ball rolling to become Grey Nomads. We reside on the Mornington Peninsula. Our Van has been selected and it will be a Jurgens Tooradin. Have looked at other options (smaller) and as I am an XXL Nomad the interior space and shower size suits. If there are any GN's...

happytruck · happytruck

Has anyone had shift problems with the auto. Only 19,000 Km. Was purchased to tow 5th wheeler ,its been good towing, but at home after trip started to drop down when should be upshifting also shunting. Stephen( happytruck )

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Introducing me myself and I (Preview) Hi my name is Jo and I am new to this site. I have a jayco small camper trailer eg Dove which is have had for close to 4 years and love to go away with friends. At first I would only go in the car and van if someone would come with me as all my travel friends are couples and have caravans. Once I got used to towing and...	jolmur	2	608	11:46 AM Nov 26, 2015 by Dougwe
	Introducing myself (Preview) Hello, I am Ludwik Kowalski (see Wikipedia)	kowalskil	1	495	11:26 AM Nov 25, 2015 by Vince
	Naturist (Preview) Hi our names are Lloyd & Chris ,we would like to know if any of the Grey Nomads are naturists. We live at Narrabri and would like to meet any Grey Nomads.We have a fifth wheeler called The Roo.We might be going back to WA next April to do some prospecting.	llochris	3	1786	04:43 PM Nov 24, 2015 by leestevo
	The big first step (Preview) Hello everyone. We are Christine and Mark from the Central Coast NSW and planning retirement in the next six months. We have a 21ft Evernew van and have only had short trips so far. My biggest problem, as a mother, is feeling guilty about leaving my children and grandchildren behind when we eventua...	chrisnmark	8	667	11:17 AM Nov 21, 2015 by chrisnmark
	Gday folks (Preview) So let me introduce myself. I'm retired or thought I was since finishing my paid job I have been as busy as with grandkids and volunteer work. So its time for another change, I'm looking at selling my place, finding something smaller, buy a motor home and hit the highways and byways and check out all thos...	Jimbo48	3	653	08:29 PM Nov 17, 2015 by aussietraveller
	New used Van -1st time dipping toes in the water with caravaning (Preview) Hi folks - Dipping a toe in water with new used Van - 2004 Jayco Heritage poptop tare 1510 Kg, Tug is 2007 Hyundai diesel 2.2 max tow load 2000 Kg max ball weight 150 kg . Stressed out - pick it up soon ball weight test was 220 kg . Oh Boy ! They saw me coming . looks like I will have to make some changes to Tug and V...	Paulo	7	686	08:01 AM Nov 16, 2015 by Paulo
	Hello to All (Preview) JeffRae here, we are 60kms out of Perth. Been doing a lot of reading and making a few comments, is there a way to get notified of topics that you commented on ?	JeffRae	4	545	09:49 PM Nov 15, 2015 by JeffRae
	New Members and first time caravanners (Preview) Hi All. Gary and Jacky here. We are about to buy a caravan and plan to do a leisurely drive around the place for about 3 years. We are looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful country and meeting fellow travellers We have selected a van, a Retreat Whitehaven. We love the van, however I am a bit conce...	Gary Andrew	7	771	09:18 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Gary Andrew
	Place to hide (Preview) Hi , My wife and I are on the road full time and are currently in South Australia near Robe. We are looking for a place to stay over the school holidays. Somewhere quiet. We have looked at Randy Park Station in the Flinders Ranges and was wondering if anyone has stayed there. We realize it will be hot etc . An...	Dave A	4	606	09:51 PM Nov 12, 2015 by KFT
	Hi all, another newbie.caravan movers-remote control. (Preview) I have just purchased a small van 12 ft.- am thinking of buying a remote control mover ,have a small laneway and cannot reverse into yard. I have looked at a few options, would like to know what other users have had or have. as the van only weighs about 780kg don't need anything too powerful. I am also confu...	jan pc	7	939	04:31 PM Nov 12, 2015 by jan pc
	Hello to all (Preview) Hi, this is my first posting, I'd like to say hello, my wife and I have been on a few trips in our van and are enjoying the life style and people we have meet, it takes a bit of time to know exactly what you want in a van, in fact it's a learning curve for me , we plan on doing the lap before long so a lot of things to ta...	WoolgoolgaRob	5	610	12:53 PM Nov 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	greasy spots on our kitchen cupboards (Preview) Hi to you all, We have been grey nomads for 3 years and we have noticed that there are permanent greasy thumb marks on our kitchen cupboards in front of the catch. We are in a Jayco Motor home and the material of the cupboards is paper covered board. Does anybody have any idea how to remove the greasy areas?...	mrharv	4	634	12:33 PM Nov 12, 2015 by mrharv
	Bunda Cliffs (Preview) Brickbats to the S.A. Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. During several crossing of the Nullarbor Plains, we have enjoyed the vast open spaces and breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight and Bunda Cliffs. We had been looking forward to spending 2 night...	The Duke	3	1076	07:58 PM Nov 11, 2015 by jules47
	Airlie Beach - hotel/hostel (Preview) Hello - I'll be visiting Airlie Beach for a few days from 14 December. I've heard it's a great place for young backpackers and as a grey and solo traveller I wonder whether anyone could recommend a hotel/hostel where I won't feel out of place. Thanks . . .	Clare	6	678	08:26 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Clare
	Work the dirty word (Preview) Is there much work around for people who want it while travelling Thanks Sandra	Sandra G	0	536	04:52 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Sandra G
	Travelling around (Preview) Hi I am new to this so I hope someone is able to help me. We are getting ready to set out on our around Australia trip hoping to take at least 5 yrs or more doing so. We have sold up all our goods & at present renting till we go. We were just wondering how things go regarding mail, drivers licence & votin...	pearla	5	722	02:33 PM Nov 8, 2015 by leestevo
	G'day All Whats this for then ? (Preview) Gday , I'm Al and thats Jen over at the table there glaring at me for spending to much time on chat forums. We are soon to be GNs . Recent illnesses have forced us into early retirement and being unemployable and only 54yo it means we can no longer afford to stay in our house . Well technically , we could but i...	Swoffer	4	632	10:07 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Swoffer
	Newbie here - a bit of advice please... (Preview) HI All I am new to this site, though not new to caravanning, having owned caravans myself for nearly 40 years, and travelled round the block 3 times, with lots of short trips in between. My father built his own caravan back in the early 1950's. so I have spent the majority of my life with caravans. Curren...	erad	4	790	04:54 PM Nov 5, 2015 by brickies
	Newbies to the GN site (Preview) Hi We are Brian and Ann and have started the ball rolling to become Grey Nomads. We reside on the Mornington Peninsula. Our Van has been selected and it will be a Jurgens Tooradin. Have looked at other options (smaller) and as I am an XXL Nomad the interior space and shower size suits. If there are any GN's...	Fizzy Bear	3	472	03:20 PM Nov 5, 2015 by aussietraveller
	2013 BT 50 Auto (Preview) Has anyone had shift problems with the auto. Only 19,000 Km. Was purchased to tow 5th wheeler ,its been good towing, but at home after trip started to drop down when should be upshifting also shunting. Stephen( happytruck )	happytruck	2	690	09:50 AM Nov 4, 2015 by Woody n Sue
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