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Offline Idesy

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Hi! My Name is Idesy
« on: October 27, 2011, 12:37:22 PM »
Hi everyone!  I discovered this website after a post off the Perth 4X4 website and what a gem of a forum this is!  My story in a nutshell - I am a single mum of two Primary school kids and I spent what felt like my entire childhood camping in one form or another with my parents.  They progressed from tents, to an early Jayco Dove, to a Kimberley Kamper (still my all-time favourite) and they also own a Roadstar Caravan.  My ex and I bought a Box'n'Dice camper mid last year, but only managed to take it out twice before we separated.  In the fall out, he got both the camper and my pride and joy (my GUIV Patrol) so I'm starting from scratch.  I have a Forester and about $10K total to spend on a camper.  Ideally I'd like a hard-floor flip out (the soft floors are too heavy for me to pack up on my own).  So my question is, what is out there?  What should I be looking out for and what or who should I avoid?  Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.  It's great to meet you!

Cheers!
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2011, 01:39:30 PM »
Hi Idesy and welcome, I am sure you will find all the advice you could need hear!
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2011, 01:40:55 PM »
Welcome to the swag Idesy, Mandrake is about to pickup his hard floor that is in your price range.

Other than that, I don't know of any hard floors around that price.

http://www.pinnaclecampers.com.au/product/555/OFF_ROAD_HARD_FLOOR_CAMPER_TRAILER
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2011, 01:44:28 PM »
Welcome to my swag Idesy.

Haven't got any advice for you re the camper but it's good to have you on board. Plenty of info on here so I'm sure someone can steer you in the right direction.

 :cheers: Glenyse
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 01:53:10 PM »
Welcome to the Forum Idesy, keep your eye on the classifieds and something may show up, enjoy your stay and join in the banter

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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 02:51:28 PM »
Hi Idesy & welcome to MySwag. Good luck finding the camper - sorry, I can't offer any advice as I have a soft floor
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 04:28:14 PM »
G'day Idesy and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2011, 04:37:53 PM »
Welcome to myswag
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2011, 04:47:48 PM »
Hey idesy welcome to the forum good luck with search for camper I'm sure u will find something suitable and kids will love u taking them camping with whatever u have I know mine ask daily to go camping
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2011, 07:57:09 PM »
G'day Idesy
Welcome to this fantastic forum.If ever your up Nth Qld way
and want some info on camp spots let me know.
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2011, 08:19:16 PM »
Thanks guys!  Nice of you all to say hi.

Sol - Nth Queensland is where I was born and bred.  There aren't too many creeks, rivers, dams, waterholes and puddles I don't know about.  Be kinda interesting if you have found a few new ones though!!   :)

Would love to find out about some good places in the SE corner of WA.  I haven't been here too long and most folks seem to hold the directions to some great places pretty close to their chests!

Hope y'all are out enjoying the long weekend with your rigs and trailers.  I'm insanely jealous!! hahaha
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2011, 08:33:16 PM »
Hi and welcome, check in the camper classifieds plenty of campers there for sale.
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2011, 08:39:43 PM »
G'day, welcome to my swag. You and the kids will have a great time on the forum.
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2011, 08:44:45 PM »
Also welcome from an old fella -- Now a softy...Had a tracky now a VAN... comfort..... >:D

Enjoy your time in this place and good luck with your search...

Grrr!!! ;D >:D
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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2011, 04:58:53 AM »
Hi Idesy and welcome to My Swag

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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2011, 12:51:09 PM »
Hi Idesy,

There are some softfloors that are ok to pack up on your own, usually the smaller tents (8 - 10 ft).  Will probably be easier to find something in your price range in softfloor.  Good luck getting something that suits you and helps you to get out a bit more.

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Re: Hi! My Name is Idesy
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2011, 04:43:27 PM »
Welcome Idesy,
I hope you enjoy your time here an I hope you find your perfect camper.
Lots of people here shoud be able to offer good advice from their own experience.

Cheers
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