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Title: Hello from WA
Post by: Joop on September 12, 2017, 07:43:53 PM

Hello all,

Another new member from WA.
We have been camping for many years with our trusted Landcruiser 80 series and a large variety of tents. First with the kids but there are now only two of us on these trips.
However, last year we decided that we would change from tenting to trailering.
So we bought a Goldstream Sandvan, and to make towing easier, I just replaced the Landcruiser with a Mazda BT-50.
I have to admit that it pains me to see the Landcruiser go. It's an amazing sturdy beast, but more suited for bush-bashing than pulling a trailer over tarmac and gravel roads. And the Mazda is stronger and more comfortable.
So with the new car it's kitting up time again. I have a bit of mixed feelings about this, it's really exciting to do  ;D but one always spent a lot more than planned :(
Anyway, I'm sure I will get some inspiration from the discussions here.

Joop

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: glenm64 on September 12, 2017, 08:15:22 PM

Welcome Joop from a fellow Sandgroper.

Cheers Glen

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: envee on September 12, 2017, 08:30:02 PM

Hi Joop and welcome to Myswag.  Look forward to reading of your travels.

Cheers

envee

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: KingBilly on September 12, 2017, 09:49:43 PM

Welcome to myswag.

Happy camping
KB

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: Jillsy on September 12, 2017, 10:19:56 PM

Welcome to Myswag Mate!

I am sure you will find plenty of ways to spend your money after looking at a few of the threads on here  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: landbarge on September 12, 2017, 10:23:11 PM

Gday from SOR.

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Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: Ragman on September 12, 2017, 10:58:14 PM

welcome Joop, looking forward to seeing your adventures.

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: cetacean on September 13, 2017, 04:25:51 AM

welcome aboard Joop  :cheers:

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: WilSurf on September 13, 2017, 02:10:08 PM

Welcome Joop.
Are you from a Dutch heritage by looking at your name?

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: Diver on September 13, 2017, 05:01:31 PM

welcome aboard Joop from another SOR camper

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: grc on September 13, 2017, 06:44:29 PM

Welcome to myswag Joop
Enjoy your travels and plenty off information here

 GRC CHEERS   :cheers:

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: MD on September 14, 2017, 08:34:06 AM

Quote from: Joop on September 12, 2017, 07:43:53 PM

Hello all,

Another new member from WA.
We have been camping for many years with our trusted Landcruiser 80 series and a large variety of tents. First with the kids but there are now only two of us on these trips.
However, last year we decided that we would change from tenting to trailering.
So we bought a Goldstream Sandvan, and to make towing easier, I just replaced the Landcruiser with a Mazda BT-50.
I have to admit that it pains me to see the Landcruiser go. It's an amazing sturdy beast, but more suited for bush-bashing than pulling a trailer over tarmac and gravel roads. And the Mazda is stronger and more comfortable.
So with the new car it's kitting up time again. I have a bit of mixed feelings about this, it's really exciting to do  ;D but one always spent a lot more than planned :(
Anyway, I'm sure I will get some inspiration from the discussions here.

Joop

Fantastic another Goldstream in WA.  We purchased a Wing 3 last year.  We have only managed a few short trips so far.  Love our camper and have been really impressed with it so far.  It has withstood heavy rain, wind, hail and a little sunshine so far...

Looking forward to many trips away in the years to come.  Our children are also now adults, so enjoying the luxury of the camper, we had been "tenters" until our recent purchase.

M


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Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: Joop on September 14, 2017, 10:30:11 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome people.
The weather is finally improving here in WA, so it's time to venture out into the wild again, probably a trip to see the wildflowers.

And yes MD, We love our Goldstream Sandvan too, it's a great camper. Would even be perfect if they brought some of the engineering designs from the 60's to the present day  ;D

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: Aaron Schubert on September 14, 2017, 02:22:07 PM

Welcome Joop,

You aren't wrong about the weather - it can't come soon enough!

Aaron

Title: Re: Hello from WA
Post by: rusty gates on September 15, 2017, 01:03:56 AM

G'day Joop

Welcome to myswag...I'm down Mandurah way!

Look forward to reading about your travels.

regards
Rusty...