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Offline gregd

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« on: February 18, 2011, 09:58:12 PM »
Hi there first time ever to join some thing like this. Looking to buy bour first CT out of brisbane. Have looked at Lifestyle, Jimboomba, Trekabout and Camel so far. We are goning to look at some this weekend (second hand) is there anything in nparticular that I should look out for. Looking forward to more inertaction on this site, thanks.
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Re: First timer
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 06:37:25 AM »
Welcome to myswag Greg. You 'll find lots of great info here to help you with your decision/purchase.
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Re: First timer
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2011, 06:59:00 AM »
Welcome to the forum Greg , be sure to use the search funtion for this question.. ;D
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Re: First timer
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2011, 07:05:51 AM »
Welcome to the Forum Greg, any of the well name brands will serve you well and you have a good selection of them up your way. My belief is good quality canvas on an Aussie built trailer and you cant go wrong. Check out the classifieds on the forum as there are some bargains available second hand without the wait. Good luck on your quest

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Re: First timer
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2011, 07:54:08 AM »
Greg,
Welcome.

I recently bought my first camper trailer. The things I think you need to get your head around first are...
What are you going to tow it with, hence where are you likely to go (real offroad, sort of offroad, or just mainly sealed roads), where are you likely to stay (offroad out of the way places with no power or mainly caravan parks), and then start using the search function, and buy quality aussie canvas on an aussie trailer.
If you've been camping, you'll have a bit of an idea then of the sort of things that would make you comfortable in the setup of the CT.

Best of luck...its a journey.

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Re: First timer
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2011, 08:02:44 AM »
G'day Greg and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:
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Re: First timer
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2011, 01:20:30 PM »
Hi Greg and welcome to the forum
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Re: First timer
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2011, 04:51:47 PM »
G'day from the far north Gregd.
You're in for a fun time looking for a camper - but even better once you've decided which one.  Enjoy.
We've just brought home a Trackabout - chose it mainly because son and family have had one for almost 3 years now and we have seen it in action when we all went to the tip of Cape York in 2008. They are a very tough trailer.
But as MarkVS rightly said, you need to know what sort of places you want to see and stay at to help guide you.
All the best,
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Re: First timer
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2011, 08:55:17 PM »
Hi Gregd n welcome  :cheers:
as others have said good quality canvas goes a long way my CT is 20years old now a Trak shak and canvas is still in top condition.
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Re: First timer
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2011, 02:40:43 PM »
Hi Guys, We just got our Trackabout camper ( new ) and are so happy.

All the advise is to get Aussie made canvas on your Tent, If they look to cheap they prob have imported canvas. Cousin works in canvas and he is adamant about the fact.

Enjoy when you get it.

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Re: First timer
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2011, 06:35:42 PM »
Quote from: honeymooners on February 24, 2011, 02:40:43 PM
Hi Guys, We just got our Trackabout camper ( new ) and are so happy.

All the advise is to get Aussie made canvas on your Tent, If they look to cheap they prob have imported canvas. Cousin works in canvas and he is adamant about the fact.

Enjoy when you get it.

Hit us up if you are out and about
Congrats on your new Trackabout.  Very exciting!  We picked ours up from the dealer up our way last Friday.  Can't wait to be able to get away some time soon.  Enjoy yours.
Cheers,
Sharyn  :D
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Re: First timer
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2011, 10:47:57 AM »
Quote from: tropicbird54 on February 24, 2011, 06:35:42 PM
Congrats on your new Trackabout.  Very exciting!  We picked ours up from the dealer up our way last Friday.  Can't wait to be able to get away some time soon.  Enjoy yours.
Cheers,
Sharyn  :D


Sharyn,

Maybe see you on our way past Cairns ;), on the 'home' , if we ever come home
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