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Offline Robophil

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Hi from Rockhampton
« on: July 27, 2017, 10:53:43 AM »
G'day all. We have just ordered a new camper trailer after a few months of research so thought I would check out this forum for any hints and tips. Been a four wheel driver for ever, just never towed a trailer down bush tracks. Have kids now so a camper was the next logical step for the family.

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2017, 11:01:42 AM »
Welcome to myswag.

Happy camping
KB

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2017, 12:00:16 PM »
Welcome to MySwag and enjoy getting out there with your new camper! :)
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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2017, 06:44:04 AM »
Gday and welcome.
Congrats on tne new camper mate. :cup:


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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2017, 08:13:07 AM »
What did you get?

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2017, 03:36:21 PM »
Welcome,

Enjoy you new CT.

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2017, 04:04:39 PM »
What did you get?

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We ended up with an SUV Grand forward fold. Still waiting patiently.

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2017, 09:29:52 AM »
I bet you're not...I reckon you'll be beside yourself with anxiety

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2017, 10:21:27 PM »
Welcome to Myswag Mate - we're just out at Gracemere   ;D

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2017, 10:44:06 AM »
Welcome to Myswag Mate - we're just out at Gracemere   ;D
Thanks we're in Cawarral.

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Re: Hi from Rockhampton
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2017, 11:06:41 AM »
So had camper a couple of weeks now and we're very happy with it, although a few little mods are being made. Got it set up at home trying to figure out how much of this extra canvas and poles I actually want to take on trips with us (annexe walls and floors etc.). Think i will need to invest in some decent tent pegs too.

Fitted a redarc BCDC1240D as it only had a charging wire fitted from batteries to draw bar to connect to car via Anderson plug. Our tow rig has a temp sensing alternator that drops volts to about 13.6 so batteries would never be getting fully charged. Ordered one of those 200watt solar mats too so that will plug straight into the redarc when we are at camp. Camper has a 240v battery charger in it as standard also.

Currently also playing with the portable gas hot water shower system. Making up hoses so can plug directly into fittings at back of trailer for water. Got the gas hose with bayonet fitting sorted from barbecues galore.

Got a month long trip planned from the end of October so trying to get everything sorted and fit in a quick practice trip somewhere local for a couple of nights too. See how we go.

Cheers


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