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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Sloth on November 22, 2010, 10:36:58 AM

Title: New Guy
Post by: Sloth on November 22, 2010, 10:36:58 AM
Hi All,

Been lurking for a little while in an attempt to purchase my first camper. Live in North NSW and hoping to spend some more time outdoors.


Information overload at the moment but im sure i'll learn as we go.

Anywho  :cheers:
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: Snow on November 22, 2010, 10:38:57 AM
G'day Sloth and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: D4D on November 22, 2010, 10:44:47 AM
Welcome to myswag, what sort of camper are you looking for?
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: Sloth on November 22, 2010, 10:57:07 AM
Thanks guys, at the moment im still trying to weigh up options.

I like the idea of a quick setup hard floor but the price of a soft floor entices me. At the moment i have both a roof top tent and an oztent with all the accessories but thinking of selling them both to help fund a ct.

Ideally would like an offroad (have an 08 ML triton) but being my first ct thought a cheaper/second hand would help identify my real wants/needs/dislikes etc.
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: BigJules on November 22, 2010, 11:00:52 AM
G'day & Welcome Sloth.

Don't think that all hard floors are easy to setup, or all are easier than a soft floor, it comes back to tent design.

How many do you need to accommodate in this new camper? It is not unrealistic to think you could pick up a quality second hand offoad CT, there's a few good ones going around, and at excellent prices too.
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: CRW on November 22, 2010, 11:17:31 AM
Hi And welcome to the Forum Sloth.

When we first started out we hired trailers to give us a good indication on which way we should go.  Just a thought, try before you buy so it doesnt became a costly excerise and you end up with something that is not suitable.  Also a good idea to start a list of what is the bare minimum you want/need then compare the campers.  Dont forget to ask on the forum also, lots of hard/soft floors here with all different price ranges.

Good Luck with the hunt
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: GGV8Cruza on November 23, 2010, 07:41:33 AM
Welcome to the Forum, the secondhand market has a great amount of bargains, you just need to be patient and one will come along.

GG
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: Sloth on November 23, 2010, 08:28:42 AM
Thanks Guys,

Definately still in the planning stages and attempting to take on board all the different things.

How many do you need to accommodate in this new camper?

At this stage only the missus and myself
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: WaituiRob on November 25, 2010, 06:39:48 AM
Hi Sloth,

  Welcome to MySwag from a couple of other North Coasters, hope you enjoy our company here and pick up
lots of good info.  By the way, where are you in this beautiful part of the world?

  Cheers,
   Robyn and Frank.
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: D4D on November 25, 2010, 06:48:42 AM
You have a lot of choices for 2 people, do you plan base camping or short stays?
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: speewa158 on November 25, 2010, 04:32:06 PM
Sloth  Welcome to Myswag , I am sure we can help you sort out the CT question fro you . Hire first , play with the set up on hard & soft floor may help you decide . The perloved market will give you bang for your buck , extra toys are fun . Nice to see another Mitz man in the ranks . ;D
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: tropicbird54 on November 25, 2010, 08:28:08 PM
Evening Sloth - welcome to Myswag.   No shortage of helpful, knowledgeable people on here.  Ask away.
Enjoy the site.
Cheers  :D
Title: Re: New Guy
Post by: hutchie62 on November 25, 2010, 08:45:02 PM
Welcome to Myswag Sloth.