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Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« on: March 07, 2012, 04:19:11 PM »
Thanks for all the information on this forum, it has kept me busy and entertained for the last eight or so months during my search for our camper trailer, and will for years to come I am sure. I hope to share information about our future camper trailer adventures too.  I started out with a budget of about $10,000 but caught the bug and that quickly blew out. My wife and I are now happy to commit most of our holidays for the next five to ten years to the camper trailer and we can't wait.

Here are some of our camper trailer experiences so far.




This was a Modcon camper we hired from Rentarig in Brisbane who gave a great service but have sadly closed down their business. We took it to Fraser Island and it was our first camper trailer experience. My wife and I loved it and decided to get ourselves a camper.

After a lot of looking around and steadily increasing our budget to get our perfect camper trailer we started hiring Kimberly Kampers from Andrew at Go Bush Camping. We started with the 2007 model and then the 2010.





After that there were no questions about what we wanted, a new 2012 Kimberly Kamper. It has been ordered and will be ready for delivery to Melbourne on the 20th of April. All we have to do now is plan our next holiday!
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2012, 04:31:46 PM »
Great news, due to pick up my Swan OB same date!!!!

KK, an absolute beauty mate.
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 04:42:04 PM »
G'day Chris and welcome to Myswag. Nice bit o gear those KK's.   :cheers:
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 04:55:15 PM »
G'day Chris
Looks as tho you are going to have one mighty good camper and to think you have teed up 10 years of camping. Awesome.
Congrats

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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 04:56:17 PM »
Welcome Chris,

You will have an A1 setup.

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Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2012, 05:14:14 PM »
Welcome Chris n co
I like your choice of CT very nice and I bet your planning those trips while u await delivery of the new family member :) top stuff look forward to seeing some photos and it's first trip out enjoy cheers pacs
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2012, 05:54:21 PM »
G'day

Very nice CT

Cheers
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2012, 06:13:32 PM »
Welcome to MySwag, thats some way to ease into the camper scene. I am sure you will enjoy it, not too long to wait now


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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 07:28:31 PM »
Welcome Chris  :cheers:

Congrats on the new purchase  :cup:

We hired a few campers before deciding to build our own, but I really wanted to hire a Kimberley Karavan but SWMBO wouldn't be in it because like yourself we knew if we hired one we'd want to buy one......





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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 07:43:04 PM »
G'day Chris
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new KK.
Excellent choice mate.Enjoy the journey.  :laugh:

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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 07:51:51 PM »
G'day & Welcome Chris.

The newest KKs almost qualify for the Glamper tag they're so flash, congrat's on your choice.
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2012, 09:19:03 PM »
Welcome to Myswag Chris and congrats on your choice of camper - top class!!
Know how excited you both must be.  We have only had our camper for just 12 months now and just love it.
Have fun planning all those adventures.
Cheers
Sharyn  :D
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2012, 09:19:54 PM »
Wow, you guys have done some trips.
I'm interested in where that spot is on Fraser as we are heading there soon and plan a few days beach camping.
I'd love to know!!!
Welcome to this great, informative site.
Enjoy

Cheers
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2012, 03:06:30 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Greg, you're not far from me, I'm in Altona. Good luck with the new Swan Outback when you get it, I know what you're going through!

Louise, The camp site is the first one travelling north in the Winnam Camping Zone. We looked for quite a while and liked this one best, but there are plenty of other good ones if you look around. If you are interested I could post more pics and info about our trip. If you haven't been to Fraser Island yet you will love it.




This is the view we had while eating breakfast. Yes I'm an early riser.


After a hard days adventuring we would sit on the edge of the beach with a drink and watch the wales through our binoculars.
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2012, 03:54:36 PM »
Welcome Chris

Great Idea hiring various campers until you found what suited you.

You wont be dissapointed with the KK.

Regards

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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2012, 03:59:05 PM »
Greg, you're not far from me, I'm in Altona. Good luck with the new Swan Outback when you get it, I know what you're going through!

Old Altona hey..... Was their last friday walking the pier with the kids.

I Remember many years ago getting busted by the boys in blu havin a little fun with the car ( burning rubber & smoke)...they came up next to me on their push bikes and banned me from Altona and Willamstwon for the summer  ;D

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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2012, 09:18:50 PM »
Hi Chris and welcome to My Swag

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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2012, 09:30:29 PM »
G'day Chris and welcome. I wish my budget could stretch as much as your $10k. ;D ;D

Congratulations I'm sure the wait will be worth it.
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2012, 06:56:14 AM »
Welcome Chris,
I hope you enjoy your time here.

Cheers
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2012, 09:20:25 AM »
welcome to myswag  chis and now the waiting game
                                                                       
   cheers grc  8) 8)
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2012, 04:28:07 PM »
Quote from: swannie OB on March 08, 2012, 03:59:05 PM

Old Altona hey..... Was their last friday walking the pier with the kids
I Remember many years ago getting busted by the boys in blu havin a little fun with the car ( burning rubber & smoke)...they came up next to me on their push bikes and banned me from Altona and Willamstwon for the summer  ;D

Greg
Good to know they didn't put you off Altona. I'm sure there are still a few young fella's getting banned doing the same thing these days >:D
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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #21 on: March 10, 2012, 06:17:21 AM »
Hi Chris, welcome to My Swag.
Great choice in camper.
April 20th, how many sleeps is that?

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Re: Hi, I have jumped into the deep end!
« Reply #22 on: March 10, 2012, 06:41:42 AM »
Quote from: BigJules on March 07, 2012, 07:51:51 PM
G'day & Welcome Chris.

The newest KKs almost qualify for the Glamper tag they're so flash, congrat's on your choice.

Too right KK's are GLAMPER Status.

I wouldn't be surprise if you see one towed by an Aston Martin in the next up and coming James Bond Movie.

Cheers

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