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new member · hampy

hi all,we are rob and shaz from Bombala nsw very new to caravaning we have a golden eagle rambler pop top and love it our tow vehicle is a 2013 ford ranger xlt plus we have 2 maltese pups which will accompany us on our trips where possible,both working full time and more so not a greal deal of spare time,rob....

RexT · RexT

Hi Gang,Another solo newbie on board, allow me to introduce myself.I am Rex, a retired Data Modeller and owner of Poppet, my Land Rover Defender.Almost ready to set off from Melbourne heading over to WA and NT to find some good spots for watercolour painting with a little fishing for the frypan. I wou...

glenrod · glenrod

Hi guys, WOW must have been something in the water all those years ago. Our numbers seem to be growing.. Briefly our names are Glenda and Rod. We hail from the western third of this great country but at present we are in a caravan park in Darwin on our obligatory lap of the block, 2 months into the trip. How...

Allany · Allany

Hi my name is Allan i have owned caravans since the 70's i also converted a 33ft bus into a motorhome in the 80's and toured with the family for two years i live in SE Queensland i sold a roadstar 22ft a couple of years ago and now have a Jayco Penguin am looking at upgraging again in the very near future Allan...

Tuggerandme · Tuggerandme

Hi there We are novice Grey Nomads and just set off on our first trip . Had a few hiccups already LOL . We have a Dual Cab , towing a Single axle Van. We are ultimately heading to Alice and Uluru then up to Darwin. We look forward to lots of hints and tips to make our life easier. One of us is a Broncos supporte...

Redlander · Redlander

Hello All We are looking forward to becomming Grey Nomads. Have just purchased a new van - New Age 16ft Little Joey Shower (to be delivered in October). Now have to purchase a suitable tug to pull it with. Have visited this forum for a couple of weeks now and have read some very handy and informative hin...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

Newbie here but I am going a bit grey, We are Robert and Cynthia McIntosh from Darwin. Our rig is a Nissan Patrol and a new Jayco Swan. Not to big setup but. All we need for the time being but I still have to go to work most days. I own Girraween Diesel Service in PINELANDS Darwin. Look us up in Darwin

Coachmen Owners-New Member · SS Mirada

Hi All He are on the road in a Coachmen Mirada and as all who own one will do doubt realise they are sometimes difficult to get work done on them due to the fact that they are American. We have had our share of experiences as I am sure others have and we would like to be able to share. We have started a Facebook P...

Doogsy · Doogsy

Hi, I will be travelling by caravan around Australia for all of 2015 starting from Perth. We have 2 young daughters and are keen to experience the snow for a number of days, when we are over east. Can anyone recommend a spot to camp that is above the snowline - free camping or a caravan. I'd like to be above...

GerryP · GerryP

Hi folks, New to this forum, although I am active on a few others, so I do recognise a couple of the names on here. My name is Gerry and my better half is Bev. We are retired and like to get out and about as much as we can. In fact, we have just left Adelaide for warmer climates somewhere up north and expect to be g...

Fastcoach · Fastcoach

After many months we have finally taken the plunge and joined this great forum. Why we waited so long I don't know, as we've always believed this is such a great initiative for those who spend all or much of their time on the road. The information which is so generously shared by grey nomads is invalua...

madcart · madcart

Hi guys can anyone tell me about what computer they are using? We will be traveling indefinitely and want to be able to stay in touch with the Grandkids via Skype.We have thought of buying a laptop and running a GPS through it as we are driving as well as utilizing Google maps along the way to show any areas...

Mezzie · Mezzie

Im so happy to be here. Had my first experience in the way of a 15 day holiday in W.A. Flew to Darwin, Motorhomed to Broome and back to Darwin. The trip was unforgettable and I can't wait to go back and have a real good look. I traveled with my daughter and 2 of her friends... OMG!! what a generation gap.. lo...

frangipani · frangipani

Hello, my name is Fran and have been dreaming for this day for a few months, reading all the exciting trips, great picks and advice. I'm in the middle of looking for a motorhome to call my own, I rang the RACV and they don't do inspections on motorhome, my delima is I'm mechanically challenged, can anyone...

jules47 · jules47

WOW! without internet connection for a while -and look how many "newbies" we have - welcome to you all, too many to name - hope you enjoy the site, and join in the forums - can be a lot of fun, and a good way to meet other GN's - look out for "get togethers" there have been several in var...

cooksta · cooksta

Hi all, We are a couple of wannabe grey nomads, looking at maybe 4 years before retirement and taking off round this great country of ours. We have a late model Pajero and intend to buy the caravan closer to retirement. Having said that visiting caravan yards and shows it is hard to resist signing up for o...

A Big welcome to new members · Big Gorilla

Sure have been a lot of new names, not faces, show up on the Board in recent weeks. You will certainly glean a lot of information from this Forum, as I have. Don't be shy to post something that is important to you, or if looking for particular information, use the Search facility, or just make a post and ask...

marian · marian

We have just replaced caravan 12v light bulbs with LED (0.2A; 2.7w) bulbs and wonder if anyone can tell us how long one light would run on a fully charged 12v battery.

feet01 · feet01

HiGood morning all.We are Hans and Judy, Newbies to this forum. We were involved in another forum ages ago, but have been pretty quiet of late.I had just registered with Grey Nomads and posted an ad for Housesitters available. Almost straight away we got a reply, so this must be the site to be on.We lo...

Seaeagle · Seaeagle

We have only been on the road since March. Am looking forward to communicating and learning from fellow nomads

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	new member (Preview) hi all,we are rob and shaz from Bombala nsw very new to caravaning we have a golden eagle rambler pop top and love it our tow vehicle is a 2013 ford ranger xlt plus we have 2 maltese pups which will accompany us on our trips where possible,both working full time and more so not a greal deal of spare time,rob....	hampy	10	649	04:51 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	Another solo newbie (Preview) Hi Gang,Another solo newbie on board, allow me to introduce myself.I am Rex, a retired Data Modeller and owner of Poppet, my Land Rover Defender.Almost ready to set off from Melbourne heading over to WA and NT to find some good spots for watercolour painting with a little fishing for the frypan. I wou...	RexT	8	554	05:54 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	ANOTHER new grey nomad lol (Preview) Hi guys, WOW must have been something in the water all those years ago. Our numbers seem to be growing.. Briefly our names are Glenda and Rod. We hail from the western third of this great country but at present we are in a caravan park in Darwin on our obligatory lap of the block, 2 months into the trip. How...	glenrod	6	352	05:51 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	Just saying Hi (Preview) Hi my name is Allan i have owned caravans since the 70's i also converted a 33ft bus into a motorhome in the 80's and toured with the family for two years i live in SE Queensland i sold a roadstar 22ft a couple of years ago and now have a Jayco Penguin am looking at upgraging again in the very near future Allan...	Allany	6	337	05:48 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	We are joining the GN ... (Preview) Hi there We are novice Grey Nomads and just set off on our first trip . Had a few hiccups already LOL . We have a Dual Cab , towing a Single axle Van. We are ultimately heading to Alice and Uluru then up to Darwin. We look forward to lots of hints and tips to make our life easier. One of us is a Broncos supporte...	Tuggerandme	8	800	05:41 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	Becomming A Nomad (Preview) Hello All We are looking forward to becomming Grey Nomads. Have just purchased a new van - New Age 16ft Little Joey Shower (to be delivered in October). Now have to purchase a suitable tug to pull it with. Have visited this forum for a couple of weeks now and have read some very handy and informative hin...	Redlander	11	668	10:57 AM Jul 9, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Hi All (Preview) Newbie here but I am going a bit grey, We are Robert and Cynthia McIntosh from Darwin. Our rig is a Nissan Patrol and a new Jayco Swan. Not to big setup but. All we need for the time being but I still have to go to work most days. I own Girraween Diesel Service in PINELANDS Darwin. Look us up in Darwin	Bayonetmadness	6	299	08:47 AM Jul 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	Coachmen Owners-New Member (Preview) Hi All He are on the road in a Coachmen Mirada and as all who own one will do doubt realise they are sometimes difficult to get work done on them due to the fact that they are American. We have had our share of experiences as I am sure others have and we would like to be able to share. We have started a Facebook P...	SS Mirada	13	1949	07:57 AM Jul 7, 2014 by _wombat_
	Snow Country (Preview) Hi, I will be travelling by caravan around Australia for all of 2015 starting from Perth. We have 2 young daughters and are keen to experience the snow for a number of days, when we are over east. Can anyone recommend a spot to camp that is above the snowline - free camping or a caravan. I'd like to be above...	Doogsy	8	876	11:10 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Vic41
	G'day folks... another newbie here. (Preview) Hi folks, New to this forum, although I am active on a few others, so I do recognise a couple of the names on here. My name is Gerry and my better half is Bev. We are retired and like to get out and about as much as we can. In fact, we have just left Adelaide for warmer climates somewhere up north and expect to be g...	GerryP	9	532	07:06 PM Jul 6, 2014 by GerryP
	Finally on board. (Preview) After many months we have finally taken the plunge and joined this great forum. Why we waited so long I don't know, as we've always believed this is such a great initiative for those who spend all or much of their time on the road. The information which is so generously shared by grey nomads is invalua...	Fastcoach	10	741	06:14 PM Jul 6, 2014 by neilnruth
	Laptops (Preview) Hi guys can anyone tell me about what computer they are using? We will be traveling indefinitely and want to be able to stay in touch with the Grandkids via Skype.We have thought of buying a laptop and running a GPS through it as we are driving as well as utilizing Google maps along the way to show any areas...	madcart	4	430	10:20 PM Jul 3, 2014 by baysidetas
	Greeting everyone (Preview) Im so happy to be here. Had my first experience in the way of a 15 day holiday in W.A. Flew to Darwin, Motorhomed to Broome and back to Darwin. The trip was unforgettable and I can't wait to go back and have a real good look. I traveled with my daughter and 2 of her friends... OMG!! what a generation gap.. lo...	Mezzie	10	918	08:23 PM Jul 3, 2014 by frangipani
	yes yet another solo nomad (Preview) Hello, my name is Fran and have been dreaming for this day for a few months, reading all the exciting trips, great picks and advice. I'm in the middle of looking for a motorhome to call my own, I rang the RACV and they don't do inspections on motorhome, my delima is I'm mechanically challenged, can anyone...	frangipani	7	763	09:08 AM Jul 2, 2014 by frangipani
	Welcome to all the newbies!!!! (Preview) WOW! without internet connection for a while -and look how many "newbies" we have - welcome to you all, too many to name - hope you enjoy the site, and join in the forums - can be a lot of fun, and a good way to meet other GN's - look out for "get togethers" there have been several in var...	jules47	1	342	08:26 AM Jun 30, 2014 by _wombat_
	Just joined the Forum (Preview) Hi all, We are a couple of wannabe grey nomads, looking at maybe 4 years before retirement and taking off round this great country of ours. We have a late model Pajero and intend to buy the caravan closer to retirement. Having said that visiting caravan yards and shows it is hard to resist signing up for o...	cooksta	19	736	06:52 PM Jun 27, 2014 by _wombat_
	A Big welcome to new members (Preview) Sure have been a lot of new names, not faces, show up on the Board in recent weeks. You will certainly glean a lot of information from this Forum, as I have. Don't be shy to post something that is important to you, or if looking for particular information, use the Search facility, or just make a post and ask...	Big Gorilla	0	336	09:27 AM Jun 27, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	12 volt lighting (Preview) We have just replaced caravan 12v light bulbs with LED (0.2A; 2.7w) bulbs and wonder if anyone can tell us how long one light would run on a fully charged 12v battery.	marian	7	425	08:58 AM Jun 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	Newbie (Preview) HiGood morning all.We are Hans and Judy, Newbies to this forum. We were involved in another forum ages ago, but have been pretty quiet of late.I had just registered with Grey Nomads and posted an ad for Housesitters available. Almost straight away we got a reply, so this must be the site to be on.We lo...	feet01	6	523	08:36 AM Jun 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	Hi all (Preview) We have only been on the road since March. Am looking forward to communicating and learning from fellow nomads	Seaeagle	6	498	06:59 PM Jun 25, 2014 by neilnruth
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