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G'day from RockVegas...
« on: November 12, 2011, 12:07:03 AM »
Hi all.

Have been lurking for many months and been a member since February 2011.

I haven't inroduced earlier because, frankly, I feel like a bit of an intruder. Truth is, we have an ONroad camper trailer, towed by a Fairlane! Doesn't quite fit the mould of your average MySwag OFF Road Camper Trailer Forum Member!

But regardless, I thoroughly enoy the Forum, have learnt a hell of a lot and feel quite at home most times.

Bev and I are retired Newsagents (hence Newsman) and have had some great trips in our locally made CT.

The CT was basic, but has 'matured' through modifications. (A bit like what Symon says... 'El-Cheapo CT with lots of home grown mods')

Added 12v and 240v, 120AH battery charged from alternator through RedArc isolator (yes... 6B&S!) and 2x 100w solar Panels. Hot and cold running water with mixer tap as well as 12v pump from onboard water tank... etc. etc.

Hope you won't kick us out!

David & Bev


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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2011, 08:09:59 AM »
Welcome David & Bev, you can always trade in the Ford for a Patrol ;D
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2011, 08:15:46 AM »
Welcome to myswag David & Bev, looks like you're quite at home already.
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2011, 08:53:55 AM »
Hi David & Bev looks like a good setup apart from the TV arial ( tv when camping whats the go lol )  :cheers:
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2011, 10:13:29 AM »
Welcome to the Forum, I am sure you will fit in, as long as you are out enjoying yourself and what Oz has to offer is the main thing

GG
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2011, 12:52:30 PM »
Quote from: mystq on November 12, 2011, 08:09:59 AM
Welcome David & Bev, you can always trade in the Ford for a Patrol ;D

... or even a "Paj with stuff". Hasn't hurt Steve and Viv... :)
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2011, 12:55:55 PM »
Quote from: gibbo301 on November 12, 2011, 08:53:55 AM
Hi David & Bev looks like a good setup apart from the TV arial ( tv when camping whats the go lol )  :cheers:

For Bev, naturally. One of the other members said it best, "Happy wife... happy life!"  ;D
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2011, 12:59:09 PM »
welcome.............ofcourse you'll fit in.................
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2011, 02:11:15 PM »
Hi David and Bev
Heh! it does'nt matter how you get out there!
You're getting out there!!!!!
         :cheers:
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2011, 02:24:34 PM »
Hi David & Bev, nice to see some more CQ people on here, I am in Gladstone. I always say it doesnt matter what car or camper you have at least your getting out there. I just love seeing people out there camping! Good on you. Wheres the next trip?
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2011, 07:04:24 PM »
Quote from: Mel87 on November 12, 2011, 02:24:34 PM
Hi David & Bev, nice to see some more CQ people on here, I am in Gladstone. I always say it doesnt matter what car or camper you have at least your getting out there. I just love seeing people out there camping! Good on you. Wheres the next trip?

Thanks for the welcome! Next trip is Cape Hillsborough, Australia Day long weekend. Can't wait!

David
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2011, 07:15:37 PM »
Quote from: sol on November 12, 2011, 02:11:15 PM
Hi David and Bev
Heh! it does'nt matter how you get out there!
You're getting out there!!!!!
         :cheers:

Thanks Sol... I see you're in Tully. Love Mission Beach area... IF you can avoid the rain!

We went up for Xmas/New Year about 3 or 4 years ago. Got hammered with about 10 inches overnight!!  >:( >:(

Packed up wet and headed south 'till we found a dry spot! Our 1st trip there was in winter... great time of year to visit Mission Beach.

David
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2011, 07:20:52 PM »
Quote from: GGPatrol on November 12, 2011, 10:13:29 AM
Welcome to the Forum, I am sure you will fit in, as long as you are out enjoying yourself and what Oz has to offer is the main thing

GG

Thank you GG. Yes, we certainly enjoy travelling this fantastic country we've been blessed with.  :cup:

By the way, I need a couple of cables for my hot water system trolly and solar panels. I'll PM you shortly.

David
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2011, 08:08:07 AM »
Cape Hillsborough is a great spot............we meet some great folk at a caravan park there, we usually camp National Parks but that time we stayed at the park right on the bay, non powered sites really close together just off the beach, but it meant you mingled and chatted more !!! :D
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2011, 11:29:19 AM »
G'day David and Bev
We've just got home from 3 days at King Reef Resort Caravan Park.
Beautiful weekend.If ever you're up this way please let me know
and I'll be more than happy to give you some names of places to camp.
Enjoy the trip to Cape Hillsborough.Gotta get there myself one day.
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2011, 07:07:38 AM »
Hi David and Bev,
I just figure the best vehicle is the one that gets you there AND back! So Fairlane or fourby doesn't matter as long as you are enjoying yourselves.  Wonder how long it will be before you get the "bug" for a 4X4 though...and explore some of the more remote places on offer.
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2011, 07:02:44 PM »
Hi David & Bev, welcome to My Swag

bubba :cheers:

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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2011, 08:04:44 PM »
Quote from: Desert lover on November 14, 2011, 07:07:38 AM
Hi David and Bev,
I just figure the best vehicle is the one that gets you there AND back! So Fairlane or fourby doesn't matter as long as you are enjoying yourselves.  Wonder how long it will be before you get the "bug" for a 4X4 though...and explore some of the more remote places on offer.
Desert Lover

Oh the 'bug has already bit' DesertLover... just a matter of time. Got my eye on a Pajero (Damn I wish the GFC hadn't kicked us in the guts!)  :'( :'( :'(
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2011, 08:07:18 PM »
Quote from: 73bubba on November 14, 2011, 07:02:44 PM
Hi David & Bev, welcome to My Swag

bubba :cheers:


Thank you Bubba. Love your slogan, "All who wander are not lost"

David
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2011, 07:03:50 PM »
Quote from: Newsman on November 12, 2011, 12:07:03 AM
I haven't inroduced earlier because, frankly, I feel like a bit of an intruder. Truth is, we have an ONroad camper trailer, towed by a Fairlane! Doesn't quite fit the mould of your average MySwag OFF Road Camper Trailer Forum Member!

I know what you mean. I started here last Nov (2010) with a new cheapy CT & a Mitsi Lancer  :-[  *lol*
I now have a Nissan X-Trail, & a (older) Cub. But that'll be it for the next couple of yr's  >:D

As everyone's already stated, "as long as you're out there using it"  :cup:

G'day  :cheers:
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2011, 09:07:12 PM »
Quote from: bobnrob on November 15, 2011, 07:03:50 PM
I know what you mean. I started here last Nov (2010) with a new cheapy CT & a Mitsi Lancer  :-[  *lol*
I now have a Nissan X-Trail, & a (older) Cub. But that'll be it for the next couple of yr's  >:D

As everyone's already stated, "as long as you're out there using it"  :cup:

G'day  :cheers:

Not getting away as often as we'd like bobnrob, but using it we are!

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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2011, 01:24:37 AM »
Hey Newsman,

Brett and I are at Gracemere  ;D
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2011, 02:15:29 AM »
I really liked seeing this come up. Good on you, as said many times it's the getting out there that counts. I have a soft spot for Fairlanes, when I was 21 I bought a ZL (1990) and it was just the coolest car to get around in. Took it everywhere with my GF and all the camping gear in the boot - we had a 1969 Kombi camper at the time (I still have it!) which we used for surfing trips up and down the coast from Wollongong, but the Fairlane was perfect for the north coast and interstate trips. Just load up the CD stacker, hit the cruise control and you're away - all standard these days but pretty cool to have in the early nineties.
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #23 on: November 22, 2011, 07:50:36 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

I learned to drive in a 351 ZD Fairlane. Good on you for finally posting up, I regret that you didn't feel welcome to do so sooner.
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Re: G'day from RockVegas...
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2011, 07:52:42 PM »
Hi David & Bev, welcome to My Swag

 :cheers: bubba
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