The Camping Thread
Apr 23rd 2007 | 12:02 am
#106
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From: kewarra beach, cairns
Re: The Camping Thread
i did a bit of research of campers priced around the $10000 mark. most of them are very similar in specs at this end of the market. this guy has only been in business 7 months so i guess it was a bit of gamble as he hasnt built up a reputation yet (good or bad). we went for the 12ft off road deluxe model. we added brakes, 16in wheel upgrade, put heavier springs on it, stonegaurd, bike and boat racks,mudflaps, extra gas bottle holder and ive had it hot dipped then painted in metallic grey.all up it came to $10900. he was basically about $3000 cheaper than the next guy selling the same spec trailer. looked at heaps second hand but people wanted daft money for something that was 10 years old. it will sleep 4 adults.oh, nearly forgot im getting a huge lockbox on the front aswell.
Apr 23rd 2007 | 10:09 pm
#107
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Re: The Camping Thread
www.liquidcampertrailers.com.au
i did a bit of research of campers priced around the $10000 mark. most of them are very similar in specs at this end of the market. this guy has only been in business 7 months so i guess it was a bit of gamble as he hasnt built up a reputation yet (good or bad). we went for the 12ft off road deluxe model. we added brakes, 16in wheel upgrade, put heavier springs on it, stonegaurd, bike and boat racks,mudflaps, extra gas bottle holder and ive had it hot dipped then painted in metallic grey.all up it came to $10900. he was basically about $3000 cheaper than the next guy selling the same spec trailer. looked at heaps second hand but people wanted daft money for something that was 10 years old. it will sleep 4 adults.oh, nearly forgot im getting a huge lockbox on the front aswell.
i did a bit of research of campers priced around the $10000 mark. most of them are very similar in specs at this end of the market. this guy has only been in business 7 months so i guess it was a bit of gamble as he hasnt built up a reputation yet (good or bad). we went for the 12ft off road deluxe model. we added brakes, 16in wheel upgrade, put heavier springs on it, stonegaurd, bike and boat racks,mudflaps, extra gas bottle holder and ive had it hot dipped then painted in metallic grey.all up it came to $10900. he was basically about $3000 cheaper than the next guy selling the same spec trailer. looked at heaps second hand but people wanted daft money for something that was 10 years old. it will sleep 4 adults.oh, nearly forgot im getting a huge lockbox on the front aswell.
) but we think worth the wait....
Apr 23rd 2007 | 10:41 pm
#108
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I am the walrus.. face it
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From: Devon, UK
Re: The Camping Thread
I'd agree with the second hand comment - I've looked at quite a few online (thats campers and tinnies plus trailer) and for the price they expect secondhand, it's better to buy new. So a couple of years off for us (graduation day has a lot waiting on it!!! ) but we think worth the wait....
) but we think worth the wait....I would say it's also quite good if you combine it with a fairly decent second-hand 4x4 with lots of storage and the space to sleep in if the weather turned REALLY bad.
Interesting.
Going back to a previos discussion I have finally got my hands a on a cool little PDA with TomTom6 installed on it. I have been having fun plotting routes and loads of campsites/national parks on Google Earth and moving them across onto the the PDA as itinerary routes.
I am a bit of a geek and im afraid to say the ability to see an aerial photograph of the layout of a campsite and then putting it into my SatNav from the other side of the world really impresses me. sad huh?
If anyone wants a copy of my plot points etc let me know.
Apr 23rd 2007 | 11:22 pm
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Re: The Camping Thread
Nothin geeky about that.
Although I don't really understand any of it so I may stand corected
.
Our navigation was a little simpler. Driving North to Queensland:
Keep ocean to the right, keep trees to the left.
When sun gets a bit low open Rough Guide and find a suitable site or
rest stop.
Old school
Although I don't really understand any of it so I may stand corected
.Our navigation was a little simpler. Driving North to Queensland:
Keep ocean to the right, keep trees to the left.
When sun gets a bit low open Rough Guide and find a suitable site or
rest stop.
Old school
Apr 23rd 2007 | 11:29 pm
#110
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I am the walrus.. face it
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From: Devon, UK
Re: The Camping Thread
Nothin geeky about that.
Although I don't really understand any of it so I may stand corected .
Our navigation was a little simpler. Driving North to Queensland:
Keep ocean to the right, keep trees to the left.
When sun gets a bit low open Rough Guide and find a suitable site or
rest stop.
Old school
Although I don't really understand any of it so I may stand corected
.Our navigation was a little simpler. Driving North to Queensland:
Keep ocean to the right, keep trees to the left.
When sun gets a bit low open Rough Guide and find a suitable site or
rest stop.
Old school
I suppose I just like the reassurance of knowing we have the equipment to give an exact coordinate to the RAC if we breakdown..
I just love technology and gadgets, but having said this I must like the old school stuff too, 'cos otherwise why on earth why I contemplate spending a couple months staying under canvas?
Ho-hum.
Apr 23rd 2007 | 11:34 pm
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Re: The Camping Thread
Yeah I like your style. sounds good!
I suppose I just like the reassurance of knowing we have the equipment to give an exact coordinate to the RAC if we breakdown..
I just love technology and gadgets, but having said this I must like the old school stuff too, 'cos otherwise why on earth why I contemplate spending a couple months staying under canvas?
Ho-hum.
I suppose I just like the reassurance of knowing we have the equipment to give an exact coordinate to the RAC if we breakdown..
I just love technology and gadgets, but having said this I must like the old school stuff too, 'cos otherwise why on earth why I contemplate spending a couple months staying under canvas?
Ho-hum.
Oh and a mobile of course so not totaly back to basics.
Mmmm. Fusion camping?
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Jun 16th 2007 | 10:03 am
#112
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Re: The Camping Thread
We are planning on buying either a camper van or a caravan early next year. I don't like the ones where the tops pop up though.
One question, we would be bringing our dog with us. Can you leave the air con on in these vans when the engine isn't running? If we are travelling for 5/6 months I'm sure there will be times we might have to leave the dog behind and I wouldn't want her frying.
If I can convince my hubbie then we would be looking at getting quite a nice one, with toilet, wardrobes etc. I have noticed some list solar panels. I take it this is good?
And one last question If we bought a caravan would something like a Falcon be strong enough to pull it? I assume so as the one we owned was 4.2L a few years ago.
Thanks very much, this is a great thread.
One question, we would be bringing our dog with us. Can you leave the air con on in these vans when the engine isn't running? If we are travelling for 5/6 months I'm sure there will be times we might have to leave the dog behind and I wouldn't want her frying.
If I can convince my hubbie then we would be looking at getting quite a nice one, with toilet, wardrobes etc. I have noticed some list solar panels. I take it this is good?
And one last question
If we bought a caravan would something like a Falcon be strong enough to pull it? I assume so as the one we owned was 4.2L a few years ago.Thanks very much, this is a great thread.
Jun 16th 2007 | 1:51 pm
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Like chrisandvee said but I have to disagree on the car/camper thing.
We travelled for a time with some mates who had a big ol' Holden.
We had a 1973 VW kombi and we'd be set up and sorted with a beer whilst
they were still unloading the tent. The same when packing up.
We just had to pop the roof up, fold our mega comfy bed out, chuck on
the quilt and light the stove.
We were on the road solidly and I couldnt imagine having to pitch a tent
every time we stopped.
Also, they went through about 3 tents in that time due to wear and tear
although they managed to upgrade for free each time they took them
back to Kmart. Cheaky poms
I think it's horses for courses but our old VW did us proud. Reliable, cheap,
easy to fix and a legend to boot.
We could have sold it ten times over at the Kings Cross Backpackers Car
Market and we made a thousand dollers on her when we did.
Edit: Top thread!
We're planning on touring for a bit once we land and we intend doing the
same thing with a VW but with two extra of us this time.
We travelled for a time with some mates who had a big ol' Holden.
We had a 1973 VW kombi and we'd be set up and sorted with a beer whilst
they were still unloading the tent. The same when packing up.
We just had to pop the roof up, fold our mega comfy bed out, chuck on
the quilt and light the stove.
We were on the road solidly and I couldnt imagine having to pitch a tent
every time we stopped.
Also, they went through about 3 tents in that time due to wear and tear
although they managed to upgrade for free each time they took them
back to Kmart. Cheaky poms
I think it's horses for courses but our old VW did us proud. Reliable, cheap,
easy to fix and a legend to boot.
We could have sold it ten times over at the Kings Cross Backpackers Car
Market and we made a thousand dollers on her when we did.
Edit: Top thread!
We're planning on touring for a bit once we land and we intend doing the
same thing with a VW but with two extra of us this time.
Also, depending where you are, you can pull up loads of places. we had dogs so Nat Parks where out of the question. We mainly puled up at beaches etc and just free camper vanned rather than loads of campsites.
If you do do that, campsites let you pay to use their showers etc, which is handy
For me, best place for camping round was Tasmania - simply stunning and LOADS of places to camp with bbq's/fire pits etc.
Enjoy
Jun 17th 2007 | 8:41 am
#114
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Re: The Camping Thread
Oh dear, I hadn't realised they didn't allow dogs to camp in the national parks. Can you taken them in at all??? Just for a walk???
Jun 17th 2007 | 11:53 am
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The only place you can take dogs is into State Forests.
Walking your dog here is usually the beach or park.
