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Title: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: eqeclipse on March 25, 2011, 01:58:23 PM

HI all ,
Finally stopped just reading these posts  ;D
Well we are regular campers with a plan for 'The Big Lap' just before our second goes to school.  We love weekend getaways, 4WDing and bush camping... I made that sound like a personals add.  He he he
I live near Beaudesert have a 2 year old and a 7 yr old.  Both my husband and myself had parents die very young so there is no waiting until we retire to see Australia.    Can't wait.
Kel

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 25, 2011, 02:05:41 PM

Welcome to MySwag Kel, do have have a camper yet??

GG

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: graylyn on March 25, 2011, 02:08:59 PM

Welcome to the forum Kel.

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: dno on March 25, 2011, 02:11:09 PM

Welcome aboard Kel, it's a great site with great people and info.
Cheer's dno.

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: honeymooners on March 25, 2011, 02:21:32 PM

Hi Kel,

We are prob going to be in your mirrors the whole way round ;)

We get married and head off ourself for as long as it takes in about 4 weeks.

So what you driving around in? 

Any Great Secrets you have heard to help you plan?

We Live in Brisbane but went to the scenic rim 4x4 park down your way the weekend we picked up the Patrol.

Have a great trip and if we cross paths we will throw you a beer ;)

Lee and Libs

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: FZJ on March 25, 2011, 02:36:44 PM

Good on ya for doing it early.I did it when I was 26 with the idea of taking 18 months or so.Ended up being 7 years ... had an absolute blast, worked my way around lived and saw things that you just cant do on a normal holiday.
Cant wait to do it with my 2 sprogs one day. Im very envious .Your dead right there is sooooo much to see. ( I mean no disrespect  but despite popular belief ...the grey nomads dont know everthing.....)

Pedeosar

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Hairs on March 25, 2011, 03:39:54 PM

Quote from: eqeclipse on March 25, 2011, 01:58:23 PM

HI all ,
Finally stopped just reading these posts  ;D

Nah, You only come up for air ;)
It's addictive LOL
Welcome, You'll find the more you read the more you what  >:D
 :cheers:

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: discoteddy on March 25, 2011, 05:17:10 PM

Kel and crew,

Welcome guys, great decision on doing the lap of OZ, best country in the world :cup:

Happy trails.


Disco.

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Gunna Do on March 25, 2011, 05:33:06 PM

Welcome to Myswag.  Hope you enjoy your time here as much as the rest of us regulars.

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Wandering Tassie on March 26, 2011, 06:42:49 AM

Hi Kel and welcome to My Swag, what sort of camper do you have, or are looking at, and what are you towing with.

Trevor

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: speewa158 on March 26, 2011, 07:43:48 AM

Welcome to MySwag ,,, Now your in you cant leave till you read that post ,,,,  ;D My 1st lap was supposed to be 3 months which took me 3 1/2 years . I went to fast missed a lot ,, but next trip  Enjoy :cheers:

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Heiny on March 26, 2011, 08:29:21 AM

Hi Kel and welcome to My Swag :cup:

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: GU_Thomo on March 26, 2011, 08:37:06 AM

Welcome Kel,
I hope you enjoy your time here

Cheers
Parry

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: BigJules on March 27, 2011, 08:17:11 AM

G'day & Welcome Kel.

Good on you all, what an adventure.

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: tropicbird54 on March 27, 2011, 08:28:32 AM

Hi Kel & family.   Welcome to the forum.  There are heaps and heaps of good stuff to read about and lots and lots of very friendly and helpful folk on here too.
Good luck with the planning of the big trip.  Very envious. heehee
Cheers,
Sharyn  :D

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Snow on March 28, 2011, 10:53:08 AM

G'day Kel and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: eqeclipse on March 28, 2011, 12:21:54 PM

Well, what a great welcome.  It is so funny how many people set off for 'small trips' and don't return for years.  We have suspicions we may be one of those people  ;D
I have to admit, I can't remember what brand of trailer we have - the company changed names since ours were built.  We were super lucky to purchase it from a guy who was Super Anal about the condition he kept his trailer in.  it was set up go offroad but he never went outside of caravan parks so was like new  :cheers:
We paid $5000 two and a half years ago and never thought money was better spent.

We drive a Pajero 2009 model.  It also pulls my horse float ( the other expensive habit I have !)
We have been  learning about 4WDing and camping with the trailer through a series of weekends and a couple of longer trips to Cairns and through central QLD.  We know what we want now, just slowly paying off the extras.

Off again for the weekend then a Easter week at Flanigans Reserve Rathdowney with about 40 people.  I am lucky my kids have the same passion for camping we do- my siblings and mother think I am mad most of the time  ;D

Just trying to learn as much as possible before th big one and intend to write my way around the country if for no other reason then to help the kids with the memories of it.
 :cheers:
Kel

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Black Diamond on March 28, 2011, 07:49:35 PM

Gday Kel and welcome to Myswag  :cheers:

Sounds like there is some good times ahead, you know the drill
 :worthles:

cheers BD

Title: Re: HI all- Camper trailer and a lot of Aus to see
Post by: Old Croc + plus one on March 29, 2011, 07:25:58 PM

Hi Kel Welcome to My Swag
Happy Trails out there