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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Hoyks on February 07, 2011, 05:47:34 PM

Title: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Hoyks on February 07, 2011, 05:47:34 PM
I've done my time carrying my tent, then moved on to dome tents and camping out of the back of the wagon and now I'm looking at making something more comfortable.

I've taken the kids camping a few times and the camp ends up looking like a bomb has gone off with 1/2 unpacked plastic boxes of food and stuff spread around so mu goal this year to to make a camper to go on teh back of the ute and fit a tent on top of that. Kill 3 birds with 1 stone bu making everything secure, organised and it is easier to pack away if it isn't unpacked in the first place.
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Duchess on February 07, 2011, 06:16:03 PM
Welcome to Myswag!

Familiar name...

Don't happen to have a wife who is into coffee do you??
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Snow on February 07, 2011, 06:31:41 PM
G'day Hoyks and welcome to Myswag. Keen to see how your proposed creation turns out. :cheers:
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: BigJules on February 07, 2011, 06:33:43 PM
G'day & Welcome Hoyks, good to have you on board.

I like your idea, but wonder will a roof topper have enough room for a family?
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Hoyks on February 07, 2011, 06:38:41 PM
Quote from: Duchess on February 07, 2011, 06:16:03 PM
Welcome to Myswag!

Familiar name...

Don't happen to have a wife who is into coffee do you??
I might, but 'in to' hardly covers it, obsessed might be closer to the mark ;D.


As for fitting in the family, kids are 10 and 4 and the wife is allergic to camping. She did consider it when I told her I could get an inverter to run the coffee machine.
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Duchess on February 07, 2011, 06:52:02 PM
So...not even having a camper trailer parked in her front yard overnight was enough to convince her just how well camping can be done?  ;D
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: davo69 and the Nurse on February 07, 2011, 06:57:36 PM
Welcome to MySwag, Hoyks!

I know of a hoyks from PCOA... any relation?

the Nurse
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: BigJules on February 07, 2011, 07:07:17 PM
Common allergy.
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Hoyks on February 07, 2011, 07:25:08 PM
Quote from: Duchess on February 07, 2011, 06:52:02 PM
So...not even having a camper trailer parked in her front yard overnight was enough to convince her just how well camping can be done?  ;D

Well, you didn't set it up and it lacks aircon/electric blanket.



Quote from: davo69 and the Nurse on February 07, 2011, 06:57:36 PM
Welcome to MySwag, Hoyks!

I know of a hoyks from PCOA... any relation?

the Nurse
One and the same. I try and keep the one log-in, saves confusion ;)
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: davo69 and the Nurse on February 07, 2011, 07:31:07 PM
Quote from: Hoyks on February 07, 2011, 07:25:08 PM
Well, you didn't set it up and it lacks aircon/electric blanket.


One and the same. I try and keep the one log-in, saves confusion ;)

There is a family over here in Newman selling their camper with a Delonge portable air con system... not sure how it would work with the canvas walls etc.... and you can buy 12v electric blankets! I have one in my Trackabout! So you might be able to make Mrs Hoyks comfortable in a CT!!  :cheers:

the Nurse
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Heiny on February 07, 2011, 07:54:25 PM
Gday Hoyks welcome to the forum :cheers:
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: CRW on February 07, 2011, 09:03:53 PM
Hi Hoyks, and transition from the PCoA, welcome onboard.  Plenty of info here
 :cheers:

Carl
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: gronk on February 08, 2011, 07:25:25 AM
PCOA ?????.....had to google it seeing as I have never had a Nissan....

Welcome Hoyks.....you didn't used to live around Newcastle did you ??  Watagans ??  Australia 4WD.com ??
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Hoyks on February 08, 2011, 10:23:45 AM
Quote from: gronk on February 08, 2011, 07:25:25 AM
PCOA ?????.....had to google it seeing as I have never had a Nissan....

Welcome Hoyks.....you didn't used to live around Newcastle did you ??  Watagans ??  Australia 4WD.com ??
Yep, moved here from Newie last year. I've done a few Wattagans trips, but you probably met me back when I had the Terrano II.
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: gronk on February 08, 2011, 01:11:05 PM
Quote from: Hoyks on February 08, 2011, 10:23:45 AM
Yep, moved here from Newie last year. I've done a few Wattagans trips, but you probably met me back when I had the Terrano II.

Yep....when I had a poofy green Terracan    ;D ;D
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 08, 2011, 02:27:54 PM
Welcome to the Forum

GG
Title: Re: No camper, but I'm going to do something about that..
Post by: Bushman on February 13, 2011, 12:44:56 PM
Quote from: davo69 and the Nurse on February 07, 2011, 06:57:36 PM
Welcome to MySwag, Hoyks!

I know of a hoyks from PCOA... any relation?

the Nurse


I was wondering that myself  ;D


Hi Ya Pete

Welcome aboard   ;D