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Howdy from the nation's capital..
« on: January 16, 2011, 09:00:45 PM »
Hi all,

Just picked up our first camper trailer today - an '08 Complete Campsite Nomad.  Running on the back of our '09 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel manual, which towed it the 280km home comfortably (apart from overtaking up a hill with too little a run up)

Anyhoo we've got all the usual decisions to make - do we keep the Santa Fe or do we go for a 4wd to get the 'get out of jail' features we may need if we do do some of the driving we would like to?  Do we put the fridge on the factory fitted slide in the trailer or do we put it in the car?  What the heck electrical setup are we going to need (anyone know a good auto electrician in the ACT or Queanbeyan?!)

These questions and more I'll be asking at some point.  And looking forward to discussing them all with yerz.

Cheers, Morgan
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 09:14:44 PM »
Hi morgansmall
welcome
Enjoy this great site
plenty of great places close to you to see
regards gunna
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 09:21:23 PM »
 ;D Welcome morgansmall.  Looks like you've caught the 'mod itis' bug already, the cure can be found in the my CT and my CT build sections  :angel: .
Warning the electrical section can be hazardous if not adequately prepared  >:D
but ask away lots of good knowhow on here

oh... and by the way... don't forget to get out, get it dirty, and have a ton of fun

 :cheers: Paul
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 09:22:43 PM »
Welcome to myswag, sounds like you need a Prado :)
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 09:24:09 PM »
G'day Morgan and welcome to Myswag. Your journey has only just begun. :cup: :cheers:
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 01:10:19 AM »
Welcome to MySwag!

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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 05:24:56 AM »
Welcome Morgan, I am from your area and I use Monaro Offroad in Queanbeyan for my electrical and mechanical needs.  My personal choice is to have the fridge in the car as its a better ride but others may have some other ideas.

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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 05:29:13 AM »
Welcome to Myswag. 

Use your camper a few times, and the important mods will become evident, as what's essential for one person, isn't important for another.
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 07:32:36 AM »
Welcome to the Forum, read all the threads on the forum first, ask some questions, spend a few nights under the canvas and take notes. Then you can upgrade the tow buggy and start on the long list of mods, good luck

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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 09:56:50 AM »
Welcome to the forum, I just joined here and looking forward to learning a lot :)
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 11:32:23 AM »
Hi Morgan

Welcome to My Swag, the CC are a nice camper and hope it provides you with much enjoyment.  :cheers:
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2011, 11:51:59 AM »
Hi Morgan

Welcome to My Swag and the Forum.  We have a 2010 Complete Campsite Kakadu XT16, and there are a few Complete Campsite owners here so if you need answers please ask and we will try to assist.

As Gunna Do and GGPatrol have said, use it a few times and get a feel of it, then look at doing/getting mods for it

 :cheers:

Carl

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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2011, 12:15:05 PM »
HI Morgansmall.

Welcome to the forum, from another Canberra-ite. Where are you located?

You'll find that if you can't get answers on here, they probably don't exist.  :D

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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2011, 12:49:02 PM »
Quote from: sadie on January 17, 2011, 12:15:05 PM
Welcome to the forum, from another Canberra-ite. Where are you located?

You'll find that if you can't get answers on here, they probably don't exist.  :D

Steve

Hi Steve, I'm in Kambah - the suburb of luxury!  Thanks everyone for your thoughts and welcomes - we're looking forward to that first attempt to put up the annexe.....
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2011, 01:16:56 PM »
Welcome!
 :cheers:
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2011, 01:25:14 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

I'll go out on a limb and say put the fridge in the camper, and get another for the 4wby. Once you've set up you'll want your fridge close by the kitchen.

But if you go for a drive you might want to take some food and cold drinks. If you can manage two fridges you'll be very happy.

On the 4wby, is there anywhere you've wanted to go that you couldn't because of your vehicle? Do you want to get more adventurous? If it's serving your needs then keep it. Anything bigger is just going to cost you more.
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2011, 03:15:13 PM »
Quote from: morgansmall on January 17, 2011, 12:49:02 PM
Hi Steve, I'm in Kambah - the suburb of luxury!  Thanks everyone for your thoughts and welcomes - we're looking forward to that first attempt to put up the annexe.....

Hi Morgansmall.  I'm just down the road in Banks. Must catch up sometime.. :)
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2011, 03:41:24 PM »
Im in Jerra so maybe we could meet and set up on the parliament house lawns????????????????????

Wil
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2011, 04:52:21 PM »
Welcome Morgan, from an ex-Canberraite.

Nice choice of trailer. You'll find it gets a bit harder to tow once you put all your gear in it too - clearly you need a Prado as stated earlier! ;D

Enjoy your new toy, and we'll see you out there sometime.

Cheers,

Cam
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2011, 05:51:41 PM »
Hi ya, great to see another canberan on here.  We are in Malden. Steve
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2011, 07:11:50 PM »
Yep. Wellcome aboard and happy camping :D
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2011, 07:22:43 PM »
Quote from: morgansmall on January 16, 2011, 09:00:45 PM
Hi all,

Just picked up our first camper trailer today - an '08 Complete Campsite Nomad.  Running on the back of our '09 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel manual, which towed it the 280km home comfortably (apart from overtaking up a hill with too little a run up)

Anyhoo we've got all the usual decisions to make - do we keep the Santa Fe or do we go for a 4wd to get the 'get out of jail' features we may need if we do do some of the driving we would like to?  Do we put the fridge on the factory fitted slide in the trailer or do we put it in the car?  What the heck electrical setup are we going to need (anyone know a good auto electrician in the ACT or Queanbeyan?!)

These questions and more I'll be asking at some point.  And looking forward to discussing them all with yerz.

Cheers, Morgan

Welcome Morgan,

We are at North Cooma and McAbouts are nearby also.

2 Fridges are handy we have a 40 litre Weaco in trailer and a 47litre in the LC...   For those longer trips one can be the freezer.

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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2011, 07:44:10 PM »

welcome aboard ;D

Just spent 4 nights down your neck of the woods, pitty I didn't see your post earlier, while we were down there.
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2011, 08:09:14 PM »
Hi Morgan and welcome. I'm another from North Cooma, also known as the Tuggers area. Like Kiwi Pete I have two fridges, 60ltr in the track and 40 in the CT. I also have a 32 but that's for game meat.

By chance I happen to know someone who knows their way around electricery, I did it on aircraft for 20+ yrs so if you need a hand just PM me.

With so many MySwagers in and around the ACT region we should organise a weekend down Blue Water Holes, 3 Mile Dam or Bullocks Hill Fire Trail (all in the Kozi NP).
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Re: Howdy from the nation's capital..
« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2011, 08:16:18 PM »
Welcome Morgan

The choice of tow vehicle will soon become evident.  There is always something else you want to see just as there is always a way to see it within your budget.  Lots of ideas on this site and much expertise.  The choice of tow vehicle is just as personal as the choice of camper - that's why I reckon you cant beat a Pajero (once you make a statement like this you need to wear a flame suit).

Best of luck with your camper, hope to see you out there sometime, only two weeks 'til I get mine

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