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Offline 03hilux

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Hi from Newcastle.
« on: January 14, 2013, 03:56:44 PM »
Hi, Ive been camping and boating for the best part of 35 years, and took up 4wding a few years ago. I met my wife 20 years ago, and although she has enjoyed overnight stays on the boat, she wasnt keen on camping. We have 2 kids now and she decided to give camping a go for the first time since she herself was a kid. We went away with some friends and a porta potti for 4 nights, and my wife was converted.
In the last 3 years we have averaged a camping trip every 3 months, the biggest one being a 2 week trip to Fraser Island in October 2012. For Fraser, we hired a Johnnos camper, and now Im allowed to begin to build our own camper.
I plan on building a semi off road 7x4 off road trailer, and after plenty of research, will place an order with Jason at Aussie Jays campers before easter.
I have set a rough completion date of Easter,due to work commitments, combing forums for ideas, and lack of spare time and have set a budget of $5ooo for the build.

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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2013, 06:50:49 PM »
Hi and welcome to My Swag

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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2013, 06:52:18 PM »
Hi mate welcome to the forum, a close swagger for a change.
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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2013, 07:09:23 PM »
Good to see another homebuilt local trailer...... :cheers:
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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2013, 08:17:16 PM »
Welcome to the fun and games
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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2013, 08:23:56 PM »
Welcome mate looking forward seeing some pics  :cheers:

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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2013, 10:40:25 PM »
Welcome to the tribe.  You'll find heaps of useful info on here together with lots of friendly folks.  Look forward to reading about your build.

Happy camping
KB

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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2013, 06:03:08 AM »
Welcome and enjoy the friendly site.(good luck if you ask for Electrical info)

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Re: Hi from Newcastle.
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 06:34:42 AM »
Welcome to the best place for info and ideas on everything CT!!

Enjoy mate!!

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