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General => Introductions => Topic started by: 1HDT on June 07, 2012, 02:55:36 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I have been sitting back reading this forum for a while now and decided it was about time I got involved.
Firstly let me congratulate you all on your respect for each other. I am impressed how such a large group of like minded people can treat each others thoughts, questions and opinions with open mindedness. It was this general level of acceptance that encouraged me to be involved.
I have been camping and 4WDing since birth thanks to my parents. Now history is repeating itself as I try and give my kids the same experiences I enjoyed as a boy. My wife and I have used a variety of swags, tents and tarps until our latest child has come along just recently. It has become obvious we needed a better set up so have bitten the bullet and ordered a Complete Campsite CT.
Will shoot some more info up in more relevant threads but wanted to say well done and look forward to talking with you all soon. ;D
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Firstly let me congratulate you all on your respect for each other. I am impressed how such a large group of like minded people can treat each others thoughts, questions and opinions with open mindedness.
Welcome to myswag 1HDT. Sounds like you haven't read the Electrical section :)
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Welcome to the show mate, hope you enjoy your time hear :cheers: , Look forward to the camper photos when available !
Cheers
jk
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G'day & Welcome 1HDT.
Don't believe them, the Electrical Section is where we go for sport. Congrats, which model did you order?
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Hey BigJules,
Now i think of it, I have seen a couple of "popcorn" pictures in that section :D
We've ordered a Kakadu XT16
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welcome mate, yes it is a great forum.... enjoy
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Welcome mate.
My thoughts exactly D4D, but hey, that forum is loaded with 12V. Surely that will damage the brain.
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Welcome to the show mate, hope you enjoy your time hear :cheers: , Look forward to the camper photos when available !
Cheers
jk
Thanks jk, I will enjoy posting photos of the trailer when it arrives (once I work out how to do that. I have impressed myself so far just posting words)
Thanks D4D, Jenko67 and WilSurf.
1HDT
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Welcome 1HDT.
You sound like a voice of reason and a very intelligent person (like myself ;D).
Where ya from?
:cheers:
EDIT: ok, very good, maitland, I checked the map!
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Thanks Mace,
nah not maitland. Orange NSW mate.
And yes, a little chilly at the moment I'd have to say.
1HDT
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Welcome mate and enjoy the forum :cheers:
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Welcome to the Forum, I hope the wait is not to long and you can get out and enjoy. Its a good place to wait and get some ideas of mods and trips, enjoy
GG
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Welcome along. Plenty of great info here as well as a stack of happy campers
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Welcome and looking forward to the pictures of the CC. My choice as well but changed our mind, I think, maybe, ohhh I don't know.
Wayne
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Thanks Steinzy, GG and Black Diamond
I know your pain Donuts!
Took us about 24 months to come to a conclusion on a CT. We went through Ultimate, TVan, mountain trail, KK and Johnno's before we settled on the CC. Very glad we did though.
Good luck with your decision. ???
1HDT
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Hi 1HDT and welcome to My Swag
:cheers: bubba
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G'day 1HDT and welcome.
Congrats on the new camper mate.
Happy camping ahead. ;D
:cheers:
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Thanks sol and 73bubba :D
1HDT
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Hi 1HDT,
Welcome aboard mate, how long a wait have you got for your Complete Campsite?
We were very impressed with this model also but decided on the Mountain Trail Expedition.
look forward to some pics soon.
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Welcome to my swag put your feet up and enjoy your stay
:cheers:
Smoko
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Thanks Smoko!
Andy, we have about 4 to 5 weeks left. CC are working on about an 8 week wait or so at the moment I think. Can't wait till it arrives. You'd be enjoying your MT for sure I would reckon. They are two very similar trailers. I will have to post some photos of the shake down trip after we get it.
:cheers:
1HDT
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Thanks Smoko!
Andy, we have about 4 to 5 weeks left. CC are working on about an 8 week wait or so at the moment I think. Can't wait till it arrives. You'd be enjoying your MT for sure I would reckon. They are two very similar trailers. I will have to post some photos of the shake down trip after we get it.
:cheers:
1HDT
Hey 1HDT I hope your wait is quicker than ours mate, it feels like time is standing still. Yeh we are due for completion next week and shipping on Friday to Perth. I personally can not wait ( just on the quiet)
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Hey 1HDT I hope your wait is quicker than ours mate, it feels like time is standing still. Yeh we are due for completion next week and shipping on Friday to Perth. I personally can not wait ( just on the quiet)
Yeah Andy, it does feel like it takes for ever! The last time I was this excited I was 7 and it was 2 weeks till Christmas. ;D We have been keeping ourselves amused by working out where we will keep/store everything. It will be a completely new experience after the tent and swag camping we have been use too.
Do you have a trip planned for your MT arrival? I bet you will be standing there an hour early waiting for the truck to arrive.
1HDT
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Yeah Andy, it does feel like it takes for ever! The last time I was this excited I was 7 and it was 2 weeks till Christmas. ;D We have been keeping ourselves amused by working out where we will keep/store everything. It will be a completely new experience after the tent and swag camping we have been use too.
Do you have a trip planned for your MT arrival? I bet you will be standing there an hour early waiting for the truck to arrive.
1HDT
1HDT, we have a 3 day weekend planned for our maiden journey looking forward to that one. Yes I am hoping the truck will be in on the tues,wed and we can pick up on the Friday after lic etc.
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Welcome 1HDT
Hope you enjoy your stay mate, good to see you getting involved and posting away.
Regards
Jas
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welcome 1HDT,
hope orange is not too cold for you, we lived there for 8 years and still get back regularly (although not between march and october ;D ) as the outlaws still live there. might have to catch up on one of our warmer trips back
Cheers, Craig
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Welcome mate, great info on this site
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Good to see another 1HDT here.... :) Welcome
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welcolm to myswag 1HDT yes thereare a lot great like minded people and lots of collective info enjoy, the worst parst of buying a new CT is the wait 8) 8)
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1HDT, we have a 3 day weekend planned for our maiden journey looking forward to that one. Yes I am hoping the truck will be in on the tues,wed and we can pick up on the Friday after lic etc.
Andy, I think 3 days is perfect. Just enough time to work out a few things, but not too long if you need to come home and fine tune some ideas. Might do the same :cheers:
Welcome 1HDT
Hope you enjoy your stay mate, good to see you getting involved and posting away.
Regards
Jas
Thanks Jas, looks like a very competent set up you have there. Can't get a lot better than a Landcruiser and KK. Well maybe a CC... But I'm probably biased LOL ;D
1HDT
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Thanks Jas, looks like a very competent set up you have there. Can't get a lot better than a Landcruiser and KK. Well maybe a CC... But I'm probably biased LOL ;D
1HDT
Thanks 1HDT, I just need to add the T to the cruiser and she'll be all smiles mate. Have looked at CC's and they are an impresive bit of gear. Looking forward to my next move once the kids get a bit older. Not sure what it will be yet.
Regards
Jas
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welcome 1HDT,
hope orange is not too cold for you, we lived there for 8 years and still get back regularly (although not between march and october ;D ) as the outlaws still live there. might have to catch up on one of our warmer trips back
Cheers, Craig
Your not wrong Craig, bloody freezing. I'll never forget the week we moved here we got 3.5 inches of snow on the 3rd day :laugh: but it's all good, we love it. Gympie would be a bit warmer for you. Let us know when you are due back and we might be able to have a beer.
:cheers: 1HDT
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Your not wrong Craig, bloody freezing. I'll never forget the week we moved here we got 3.5 inches of snow on the 3rd day :laugh: but it's all good, we love it. Gympie would be a bit warmer for you. Let us know when you are due back and we might be able to have a beer.
:cheers: 1HDT
Haha you should move to Bathurst mate its always consistantly 1 degree warmer than Orange. ;D
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Thanks 1HDT, I just need to add the T to the cruiser and she'll be all smiles mate. Have looked at CC's and they are an impresive bit of gear. Looking forward to my next move once the kids get a bit older. Not sure what it will be yet.
Regards
Jas
I know what you mean Jas. I've got a HZJ105 as well without any induction and she is a slow old girl. Live axle though as you would know... Will go just about anywhere.
I've recently read the high country thread from Darren and Gunna Du (I think, sorry if that's wrong) "you can't tow a camper trailer through there trip" and was very impressed with how the KK went. Made me start to wander whether the CC would following in the same tyre tracks ??? Not sure if would perform as well as the KK.
1HDT
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Haha you should move to Bathurst mate its always consistantly 1 degree warmer than Orange. ;D
LOL ;D
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Mate I read that thread also, great read.
I reckon the tug has a fair bit to do with it for something like that. Double lockers, lots of winching etc. Also a little less regard for the gear and taking the risks, however calculated would help. I believe Darrens KK is well used and sports quite a few battle scars. However it has taken him and the Fam to some amaizing places.
We will have to catch up somewhere one day mate. At least if we taravelled somewhere in convoy my 1HZ wouldn't be holding you up. I have a thread on the old girl in the my 4wd section. You should post up some pics of your when you get a chance.
Regards
Jas
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Thanks tojo100 (cool name), kiwipete and pigd4d.
1HDT
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I reckon the tug has a fair bit to do with it for something like that. Double lockers, lots of winching etc. Also a little less regard for the gear and taking the risks, however calculated would help. I believe Darrens KK is well used and sports quite a few battle scars. However it has taken him and the Fam to some amaizing places.
Yeah that's very well put. I agree completely. Like any new truck or toy, when's it's new and shines I am a bit reluctant to break it. However after a while when it is a little more used I'm not afraid to have a go. Yeehar, serious high country trip in a couple of years then!
We will catch up I'm sure :D I will check out your 4WD thread and post some pics when I can.
:cheers:
1HDT
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Welcome 1HDT to Myswag. congrats on the purchase and cant wait for the pics to start flowing.
good to see another central westie popping up :)
There is a few others around and we are talking about a get together at Lake Burrendong (probably Mudgee side) when the weather warms up a touch.
Would be good to see you out there.
Daawl
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Thanks Daawl
;D
1HDT