Full-time caravan life, what does it really look like! Questions & Answers

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  • @fyiaustralia9686
    @fyiaustralia9686 Рік тому +9

    This chat was really helpful for someone contemplating a mobile lifestyle. It makes a refreshing change from the typical glamorous destinations some channels have.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +2

      Thank you we hoped it would provide another perspective
      Cheers

  • @damo137
    @damo137 Рік тому +3

    Some great insights into the lifestyle, thank you for sharing with us!

  • @knolez1546
    @knolez1546 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been checking out the east coast in my small Volkswagen Caddy. It’s a little camper but I need more room. I’m looking at a small caravan today to tow with my Caddy. It’ll free up space in my van and I can leave a caravan anywhere whilst I use my van for work whist travelling. I want to do this full time. I have a home to return to which is awesome. Go home now and then to reorganise my caravan and van. Awesome. I can’t wait to go again.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  2 місяці тому

      Sounds great, a caravan certainly makes a difference to long term travel 👌

  • @juliec5685
    @juliec5685 Рік тому +5

    Great idea to work through a state/territory at a time. You both provide helpful advice.

  • @goeffburdon7351
    @goeffburdon7351 Рік тому +5

    great info guys .me and my partner are 60 and 62 years old and are from Sydney and we are going to sell our home and travel fulltime .maybe we will see you on the road one day 😊😊

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +2

      Thanks it’s a great life. Like they say it’s a big country small world so you never know
      See you on the road Cheers

  • @BrettnFlic
    @BrettnFlic 5 місяців тому +1

    This was such a great episode to watch. We can relate with where you both at before you started, it’s exactly what we are going through at the moment. I’ve (Flic) been working for Qld Mental Health and am setting up a private practice for Telehealth to support our travels. It’s so nice to see how well it works for you both. Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  5 місяців тому

      @@BrettnFlic thank you 😊 so glad it was helpful. Happy to answer any questions you might have 👍
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @tonygersbach375
    @tonygersbach375 Рік тому +3

    This was fantastic, thanks for taking the time to put this together. I think you guys are great living the dream, take care 👍

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thanks Tony glad you enjoyed it
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @juliekhann7018
    @juliekhann7018 Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed this chat was informative and interesting can’t wait for your next episode 😊

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thank you Julie we are so glad you enjoyed it 😊 we’re going to have a look around Darwin in the next one
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @ccTrophy
    @ccTrophy Рік тому +2

    WeFo buddies! We were renting near barkly village and absolutely loved it, but put all our stuff in storage 6 weeks ago to allow us to travel for 6mths and beyond. Thanks for sharing your experience, great to hear some really in depth experiences

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Ah yes it's a great area, especially for dining! We loved 540 on Barkly. So glad the video was helpful.
      Cheers Paul & Wenda

  • @paulm2666
    @paulm2666 Рік тому +1

    Watching this video may be just what we need to nudge us into making the move to full time travelling. We spent over 2 years doing almost 2 laps in, wait for it, a forward fold camper. Been home in Sydney for just over a year and just can’t settle down to normal life. Thanks for sharing your experience

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Haha yeah we love this lifestyle. What’s normal? Can’t imagine what it would be like to stop now.
      A forward fold camper would’ve kept you busy.
      Look forward to seeing you on the road 👍
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

    • @KiwiDh383
      @KiwiDh383 8 місяців тому +1

      @@beyondthegreyoz what age will you stop ? ❤

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  8 місяців тому

      @@KiwiDh383 we don't have any plans to stop traveling. We think it will be our health that may eventually dictate when/if we stop.

  • @oldmangolf4209
    @oldmangolf4209 Рік тому +1

    I’m really glad I came across your channel. I love the honest no mucking around way you do your videos. This one has been great for us to watch. My wife and I are starting our planning for when I retire in 5 years. Between now and then we’ll be testing the waters with weekends away. Looking forward to seeing your future videos and maybe crossing paths one day.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Thank you it's great to hear the videos have been helpful 😊Watch time slow down as you get closer to the date 😂We love catching up with folks on the road so if you see we are in your area give us a shout out, we'd love to catch up!
      Cheers Paul & Wenda

  • @lynbond5126
    @lynbond5126 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for taking the time to put this video out. It was really informative 😊
    Very inspiring! You really are living the good life.
    I love your philosophy on pocessions, so true
    Take care and keep enjoying the travels
    Lyn & Corrie 😊

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thank you Lyn & Corrie glad you enjoyed it. We feel very fortunate to be able to travel and experience so much here in Australia
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @stevebeer7691
    @stevebeer7691 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge great video

  • @stellaswancounselling
    @stellaswancounselling 6 місяців тому +1

    Aw you two are lovely 😻 thank you for sharing ❤

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  6 місяців тому

      Thank you 😊 and thanks for your encouragement
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @elainemcintyre4407
    @elainemcintyre4407 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your advise, I really liked this video, only wish I could get out there & do the dream. Keep enjoying yourselves,Elaine from Brisbane.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Hi Elaine, thank you and great to hear from you. We feel very fortunate to be traveling as we do.
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin Рік тому +2

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @cathbp4089
    @cathbp4089 Рік тому +2

    Great chat you two. Really enjoyed as we are hoping to do big lap soonish.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so glad it was helpful. All the best for your future travel plans
      Cheers

  • @NoFixedDestinationAu
    @NoFixedDestinationAu Рік тому +3

    Great vid and appreciate a perspective from a grey nomad couple, our house will be rented when our van arrives in Oct and we can’t wait to start travelling and house sitting, we feel it’s time for a change as life is to short.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Thanks I bet Oct feels miles away! Yeah it’s a great lifestyle
      Cheers

  • @lindaneumann3301
    @lindaneumann3301 Рік тому +1

    Thank you sharing your approach and experience with travelling full time. Was great timing as we are heading off Feb 2024.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching so glad it was helpful
      Cheers

  • @beesncheese
    @beesncheese Рік тому +2

    Thank you!x

  • @ClaudeV1234
    @ClaudeV1234 Рік тому

    I have recently come across your channel and enjoying all your episodes. Your channel is more relevant to me as we are of similar age group. We are heading to North Queensland next year from Perth and your channel has really help me on what to do and where to go. We have lived in a caravan for about 18 months but I still like the idea of having a home to go back to.
    Keep up the great work.
    Regards Claude

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Claude, we’re so glad the channel has been helpful and thank you for the encouragement 👍sounds like you have an exciting adventure ahead.
      We are heading across to Perth next year
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @twocoddiwompletravellers
    @twocoddiwompletravellers Рік тому +2

    Great video tonight, really enjoyed it.

  • @michelleE-k7v
    @michelleE-k7v Рік тому +2

    Hey guys , have just come across your channel & really enjoyed this episode . Love the fact you’ve been at it for 3 years so can honestly give your opinion. I’m trying to convince my hubby to do the same 😃We are in our fifties , have a small van and love our getaway’s but it’s never enough for me 😂
    Fingers crossed we can do similar one day 🤞

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Hi Michelle great to hear you enjoy the video 😊 yeah we felt the same with our getaways, they alway seem too short. Hopefully you can find a way to extend your time on the road 😉
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

    • @michelleE-k7v
      @michelleE-k7v Рік тому +1

      @@beyondthegreyoz oh I hope so 😃I’ll keep working on him lol

  • @davidmilledge221
    @davidmilledge221 Рік тому +1

    Yes the front bedroom and centre onsweets , then slide door shut very private if someone is crook or needs a sleep in , the lounge and kitchen is the second room , it's like a one bedroom apartment on wheels , great when the other half's needs to stay in bed they got access to dunny or shower , and if you entertaining guests in the lounge it's all good ,

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Exactly! Couldn’t have said it better 😉 we love the layout
      Cheers

  • @maingey1
    @maingey1 11 місяців тому

    Great approach!
    and we hope to meet you out there some time.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  11 місяців тому

      Thank you😉we'd look forward to catching up👍
      Cheers Paul & Wenda

  • @filthyoffroadadventures
    @filthyoffroadadventures Рік тому +2

    Great video 👌

  • @TheCoddiwompleCouple
    @TheCoddiwompleCouple Рік тому +2

    You said you had 200 amp lithium with a compressor fridge. This is the same as us. We would be lucky to get two days of power if we couldn’t get any solar. How does your set up go?

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Yeah we are the same, we struggle to get 2 days out of it unless we are in direct sunlight all day. We have a generator which we have used a few times and more recently received a portable 100 AH battery which can top up the van battery. I think given our time again and we would've got at least a 300 ah battery

  • @antonmuhlbock9486
    @antonmuhlbock9486 Рік тому +1

    Good video thank you do you do freecamp or only caravan parks and friends?

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thank you 😊 we mostly do caravan parks but have been Free camping more lately. Rarely park up at friends or relatives
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @We_Wanda_Oz
    @We_Wanda_Oz Рік тому +1

    Hey guys. I really enjoyed your video. We are about to start a similar adventure. Selling everything and no return date. Question: is your van an off road or semi off road?

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +2

      Thank you 😊 That’s very exciting it is a great lifestyle
      Yes it’s off road but we wouldn’t be doing 4wd tracks with it. We have taken the van on some pretty rough roads. The main difference is the independent suspension and heavier chassis. We did a video on the van a little while ago
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @rebeccaschmidt6015
    @rebeccaschmidt6015 Рік тому +1

    Great video, loved all the info. Do you both share the driving, and do you recommend a caravanning tow course for newbies. Take care and keep enjoying the good life

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thank you 😊 Paul tends to do the towing but that’s just personal choice rather than capability. We were booked in for a towing course when Covid hit and it got canceled but we were committed to van life by then so had to just go for it. We feel comfortable towing now but would have preferred to have done the course. We have towed trailers and campervans previously so it wasn’t too bad.
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @kevinbranch8096
    @kevinbranch8096 Рік тому +2

    Hi guys, and again thanks for very informative video…Question, I see you have a generator box on the van, and assume you carry a gen set… How often do you use it..? Also I liked your comment on taking the tinnie with you (if you had one) As I am tossing and turning if to take mine… A lot of people say you will never take it of the car, others say, they are glad they took there’s…etc etc…. It’s a hard call for me to decide….

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thanks Kevin yes we have a 2400w generator we only used it a handful of times over 3 years. We thought we would do more free camping. But when you only do 1 or 2 nights here and there you don’t have as much need. But it is good to have when we needed it. Solar doesn’t run the air con.
      As for the tinnie, we had bikes on the rack in front of the van and again only used them a few times. They just sat there getting rusty so we got rid of them. I think it would be similar with a tinnie (for us).
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @sarahg7680
    @sarahg7680 Рік тому +1

    Not so different from us - really hoping we actually meet on the road - much love - safe travels

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Yes that would be good. What part of the country are you in?

    • @sarahg7680
      @sarahg7680 Рік тому +1

      @@beyondthegreyoz lol - worth a story over a beer or maybe two and home fired pizza - ATM back in Vic - waiting new van! Other one broke - like I said a story to be told over a beer or two - watching and wishing we were back on the road.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      @@sarahg7680 we’re back in Melbourne for a couple of weeks in late July. Would love to have a beer n pizza 😉

    • @sarahg7680
      @sarahg7680 Рік тому

      @@beyondthegreyoz too right - thumbs up. Will DM my phone number and lets us know when you're back in town.

  • @roberthall1397
    @roberthall1397 4 місяці тому +1

    How do you keep your weights on your van right with out over loading ? I have a lotus 2016 freelander 20’6” and I’m struggling to keep it under 2750kg

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  4 місяці тому +1

      @@roberthall1397 not sure but we do try to keep the weight down and evenly distributed also we have 1000kg to play with

    • @denisemagregorfraser6954
      @denisemagregorfraser6954 3 місяці тому

      What about staying under your towball weight limit .? And GVM with all your gear eg portable battery, fridge in the car.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  3 місяці тому +2

      @@denisemagregorfraser6954 great question, the van towball weight is 300kg with a max weight of 400kg so we just juggle stuff a bit. We try and balance by loading heavier stuff in the back. We carry very little in the front half of the van. Only really have the bed in the front half. The GVM is fine we are 3000kg empty and capacity of 4000kg. So that hasn’t been an issue

    • @denisemagregorfraser6954
      @denisemagregorfraser6954 3 місяці тому +1

      @beyondthegreyoz
      Thanks for the info. Enjoying yr videos.
      We were struggling with our Isuzu MUX with a towball max wt of 350kg, which we thought most cars were. Sorted with airbags installed & moved stuff around. River van - But we only have very basic hoses & kit in the towbar toolbox on the van. We can't fill this with stuff, we'd be over towball limit. We think many people overfill toolboxes with gear, they must be way over their car allowance.
      Still working, but hope to get out on the rd more next yr. Ken retires in 2 weeks, so excited.
      Enjoy life & stay safe.
      Denise & Ken.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  3 місяці тому

      @@denisemagregorfraser6954 yep reckon there are a lot of vans over their towball weights especially the ones with toolboxes at the front we carry about 50kg in our box on the back which helps a little
      All the best with your travel plans 👍 hopefully see you out there soon
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @davidmilledge221
    @davidmilledge221 Рік тому +1

    A boat would be great but yer expensive and more weight to carry around , a couple off fishing rods ya going to visit heaps off beaches and rivers it's perfect , make sure ya got a crab pot a yabbie net and a shrimp net , shrimp make great fish bait

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Yep so true, we also have a spear gun although it’s not easy finding places to use it. Especially in the north 😆
      We’ve been thinking about crab pots, will have to look into them a bit more
      Cheers

  • @joking7081
    @joking7081 Рік тому +1

    Good video

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thanks Jo appreciate your support
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

  • @ladysusanjane2682
    @ladysusanjane2682 Рік тому +1

    Actually I do have a question. Is it a bit tricky with medical appointments and getting prescriptions? I hear regional areas are quite short on medical services….I guess good planning in advance???

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +2

      Very good question, we recently had a medical situation for Wenda’s shoulder and tried to book an appointment in Julia Creek but couldn’t get in, we had to go through to Mount Isa to get treatment. Another time we were in Geelong Vic and had a medical emergency. Fortunately we were able to get to a private hospital and had it treated immediately. Not sure how we would’ve gone had we been somewhere remote? We do have private health insurance. But you do need to be informed about what the options are in case of emergency
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

    • @ladysusanjane2682
      @ladysusanjane2682 Рік тому +1

      Thanks. I guess that’s always going to be a con🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @larrybland9651
    @larrybland9651 10 місяців тому

    Hello Folks,
    I just bought a 24 foot Jayco silverline caravan......2007 model....but in great condition. However, I need help understanding how I can live in it "off grid". I have 2 x 200w solar panels. I know I might have to buy 2 more. However, is that enough? I have 240volt appliances - aircon, microwave, Computer screen, Laptop etc. I use everything all day and into the late night. I have 2 x 100ah batteries but is that enough? Can 400w solar recharge the batteries each day??????

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi Larry, we currently run a 2000w inverter with a 200ah lithium battery. We have 3x 150w solar panels on the roof. We find that is just enough to keep us going but it won’t run the air con. If we want to run the aircon we use the generator (a 2400w Yamaha). To conserve power overnight we switch the inverter off. We also have a 200w portable lithium battery
      Given our time again we would put 600w of solar on the roof, 300ah lithium battery and 3000w inverter. That still wouldn’t run the aircon but would do everything else easily.
      We explain it a bit in this video ua-cam.com/video/HUdffxabsKA/v-deo.htmlsi=7X80KxxQxDOPrcvR
      Let us know if you have any more questions
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  10 місяців тому

      Oh and congratulations on the van 👍happy travels

    • @larrybland9651
      @larrybland9651 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for responding so quickly. So I can get another 2 x 200w solar panel. That will make 800w. Get an inverter around 3000w......can do. I have a gen set of 3300w capacity petrol for aircon if needed "off Grid". Although I can get electric fans run on 12v. I saw the laptop runs at 19v. I will want to live in caravan parks, with 240v, for 1 month every second month but free camp at other times. Does that sound do-able.

    • @larrybland9651
      @larrybland9651 10 місяців тому

      I have 2 agm deep cycle batteries at 100ah each......I can get one more. I can use the gen set to re-charge batterIes if very low.....is that O.K.???

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  10 місяців тому +1

      @@larrybland9651 sounds very doable 👍and you should be able to. We would love to hear how you go with that set up. Keep in touch

  • @KiwiDh383
    @KiwiDh383 8 місяців тому +1

    Wendy. Could you travel on your own and manage ok. ?

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  8 місяців тому

      Hi Denise, I could quite easily travel and manage as a solo traveler. But I would choose a different setup, I would probably buy a motorhome

  • @jeffdownunder4116
    @jeffdownunder4116 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoy your videos BUT why do you need the background music (as do most others) when you are talking as my wife and I struggle to maintain interest and find it hard going to hear your voices and gain the knowledge you are imparting.

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thanks Jeff we are concerned our voices would be monotonous 😉 but will take your feedback on board and watch the volume of the background music
      Cheers and thanks for watching
      Paul and Wenda

    • @jeffdownunder4116
      @jeffdownunder4116 Рік тому +2

      @@beyondthegreyoz your voices are NOT monotonous by any means. Your views on life on the road are great to hear about as we all have different likes and dislikes when travelling. Keep safe and take care.

  • @traveladventuresaustralia
    @traveladventuresaustralia Рік тому +1

    I am so glad you popped up in my search. This was great to listen being a soon to be retired (early) teacher who is also selling her house and is about to travel full time with her pets in her 🚐 van, when it arrives in August. I decided being a 60 year old solo lady traveller, a van would suit me better than a caravan. I have 2 channels this one and Coddiwomple van life AUSTRALIA. I am following you on both. Do you have instagram?

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому

      Thank you we’re glad it was helpful. We totally agree a van is good for solo travel. We also watch Coddiwomple, they seem nice folks.
      We do have instagram and facebook. There is a link to them I. Our UA-cam homepage
      We look forward to chatting some more
      Cheers Paul and Wenda

    • @KiwiDh383
      @KiwiDh383 8 місяців тому +1

      Does your van have a shower/toilet. ?

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  8 місяців тому

      @@KiwiDh383 yes we have both 👍

    • @traveladventuresaustralia
      @traveladventuresaustralia 8 місяців тому

      @@KiwiDh383 yes it does

  • @Mick_4591
    @Mick_4591 Рік тому +1

    Saprkies on the loose were one of the more " genuine " travellers.
    XploreOZ with nathan is another channel worth following as for some of the others out there are " sponsored or have a ? Partnership) with various companies and to me the reviews they give are not really genuine when they are give products/ services to " review"
    One channel inparcticular they travel around in JB caravan

    • @beyondthegreyoz
      @beyondthegreyoz  Рік тому +1

      Yes we really enjoyed Sparkys content. Will definitely check out XploreOZ. Anyone with OZ in their name must be alright 😆
      Cheers

    • @Mick_4591
      @Mick_4591 Рік тому +1

      @@beyondthegreyoz belive me hes a genuine guy and is very " transparent " in the reviews he does and is very knowledgeable

    • @lynbond5126
      @lynbond5126 Рік тому

      We also liked Sparkies, yeah genuine.
      XploringOz was the 1st video we watched when preparing for our trip, 'what caravan accessories you need' ready for travel. Agree with your comments.