Tag: greynomad
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Do I Need a Generator for Caravan Travel?
Read more: Do I Need a Generator for Caravan Travel?The Honest Answer Introduction A generator is one of those polarizing items that campers can be quite passionate about. Some people hate them, while others appreciate the convenience when their battery levels start getting low. Like anything, their use can be annoying to others, so a bit of common sense is definitely required. Whether you…
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Create a Caricature of Yourself with AI – Free & Easy
Read more: Create a Caricature of Yourself with AI – Free & EasyAI seems to be everywhere at the moment, so I figured I’d give it a go and see what it could actually do. Sitting in the caravan with some downtime, I tried turning a photo of myself into a caricature using AI. No fancy software or skills needed, just upload a photo and describe what…
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Woodanilling Pool – Free Camp Review
Read more: Woodanilling Pool – Free Camp ReviewFree camps can sometimes be a bit of a gamble — you never quite know what you’re going to find when you pull in. Woodanilling Pool, however, turned out to be a very pleasant surprise, especially for a free camp. Located roughly halfway between Perth and Albany, it makes an ideal overnight stop if you…
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Cranbrook Caravan Park – Review
Read more: Cranbrook Caravan Park – ReviewThe caravan park and the town itself makes for a quiet place to spend a week. Cranbrook is small — just two shops, a 24-hour fuel station and a single hotel — but that’s part of its charm. It’s an excellent base to explore the surrounding region. We stayed for five nights on our way…
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Cooloola 4WD Tracks from Rainbow Beach and Carlo Sandblow
Read more: Cooloola 4WD Tracks from Rainbow Beach and Carlo SandblowA guide to off-road adventures and scenic drives in Queensland’s Rainbow Beach. If you’re travelling Australia with a 4WD and a sense of adventure, Cooloola Recreation Area is a stretch of coast worth slowing down for. Just south of Rainbow Beach, this part of the Great Sandy National Park offers more than soft sand and…
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Big4 Breeze Holiday Park – Review
Read more: Big4 Breeze Holiday Park – ReviewThis is an excellent dog-friendly park in the Rainbow Beach area. The park is large, with sites to suit any user from tents to big rigs. Rainbow Beach is nicely placed as a base for fishing, boating, beach driving, and close to the Great Sandy National Park and K`Gari (Fraser) Island. at just over 3…
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Starlink for Caravaners – Which Plan Is Right for You?
Read more: Starlink for Caravaners – Which Plan Is Right for You?Staying connected on the road is for some of us no longer a luxury, it’s how we check the weather, keep in touch with family, stream a movie, or even work from the caravan. For us grey nomads travelling Australia, Starlink has become the go-to option when mobile coverage falls short. This article aims to…
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Internet on the road – Tips
Read more: Internet on the road – TipsToday I will describe how we use, plan, and access the internet while on the road full time. We have been on the road for nearly 1 year, and have picked up a few tips and tricks along the way. There are a lot of options, and a lot of money that can be spent…
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The Peril of Low Clarence Bridges for Caravans
Read more: The Peril of Low Clarence Bridges for CaravansWhen touring Australia in a caravan, one silent risk often overlooked is low clearance bridges—anything below about 3.2 m can spell disaster. Google Maps won’t warn you about these hazards, and with caravans easily reaching heights of 3.1 m or more, you could be directed straight into trouble. During our trip where we had to travel through…
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Burke River Boulia – Free Campground
Read more: Burke River Boulia – Free CampgroundThis campground, while basic in features, was peaceful, safe and with plenty of trees around, shady. We would definitely stay here again when passing through. Our Experience This is quite a large campground, with lots of places to set yourself up away from other campers. You can also swim in the river, with easy access…
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Grey Water – How to Deal with it
Read more: Grey Water – How to Deal with itWe have been on the road for 11 months, and my understanding of what happens to waste water in a caravan grey water tank has changed over that time. In the beginning I thought grey water was just that, grey water, what I did not know was it can turn into Black water quickly. In…
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Towing Terms Made Simple
Read more: Towing Terms Made SimpleGVM, ATM, TBM? Caravan Weights Explained If you’re thinking about getting into caravaning but haven’t bought a van or a tow vehicle yet, you’re in the perfect position to get things right from the start. Before you fall in love with a caravan at the dealership or grab that dual cab ute on sale, you…