Hi there,
I’ve been sitting back researching and reading for a bit so thought I would finally get on here properly and introduce myself.
I’m a family man with four little young-lings varying from 3-9 years and am looking to finally break free of caravan parks and show the kids some real camping – well, as real as I can get while having a few conveniences of a camper trailer and the like.
Looking to sell off my commuter and purchase a Pajero (probably new) as we need to keep the Kia Grand Carnival for my wife’s day-care business and following that, a camper trailer instead of our tent we've been using for the last several years.
I have a lot of research to go but we’re looking at a family friendly and budget friendly camper and I don’t want to go over 10k.
As to the Pajero, looking at what is here in Canberra (online only at this stage) leaves a lot to be desired and I’m wondering if travelling to Sydney and working out if you can purchase from there with ACT rego or somehow do that to save me a few quid.
Anyway, it’s good to see a few familiar names from other forums, mainly coffee and brewing related – yes I've checked out those relevant threads and may have some to contribute later on.
We’re also a keen geocaching family and like to get out as often as possible, a photo below of our adventure at Mount Majura this weekend just gone.
As a little more introduction I currently work in the Army so I have and do travel around the country a bit and am keen to share those experiences with my kids – to the point I’m thinking of taking the kids out of school in a few years when my long service has accumulated nicely and taking them on the road for a learning experience they won’t forget.
I guess that’s enough for now, back to reading about dual battery systems, trailers, bull bars and everything else that is new to me - I last drove a 4x4 many years ago so I’m back to being a complete newbie with no idea.
Apologies in advance for the stupid questions that may follow!
Cheers,
Nick
Summary for those who didn't want to read the essay above: I’m new to it all and looking to learn as much as I can and get out with the family and have some fun!
The view from Mount Majura, Canberra while out geocaching with the kids.
