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Title: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: NoobCamperTrailers on February 07, 2012, 11:36:52 PM

Hello all,

   I'm pretty new member who has been scrolling and scrolling through the site. Basically trying to learn as much as I can before we spend and buy our very first camper trailer. I have seen that it is easy to spot the top quality trailers (expensive) lol which i would love but I have a tight budget so unfortunately will have to probably go for a ct with an imported tent ( I know they are frowned upon by many) as we prefer a semi decent trailer which I feel I can do a lot of upgrades myself. And If we do go an imported tent,, is there any that don't leak? or any1 can recommend?
This is the deal, we love camping esp me but i have a 2 young kids under 3years old and a wife that seems to have to have a powered site, so for now we are stuck just going to camping grounds. So the trailer I need will probably never go off road.

All advice welcome,

Cheers Ant

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: sol on February 08, 2012, 05:29:08 AM

G'day Ant
Welcome to the forum.You may find a good second hand Aussie Camper here mate.
As for the wife,break her in slowly,get a good 12volt set up,kitchen and comfy bed and
she will love it. :D All the best.

                                                      :cheers:

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: HEM19X on February 08, 2012, 05:41:36 AM

Welcome to the forum Ant.

There's lots to see & do here, so hope you enjoy the Myswag Experience. I would also echo Sol's suggestion to check out local CT's etc

All the best

Hem

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: Wandering Tassie on February 08, 2012, 06:56:49 AM

Hi Ant, welcome to My Swag.
Dosen't matter what type of camper you have, being out there and using it is the important bit.

Trevor

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: NoobCamperTrailers on February 08, 2012, 07:04:13 AM

cheers all,
 being an ex grunt (army) trust me I'm use to the outdoors and camping just not with so many comforts lol,
I'm thinking that a second hand / pre loved might be a great way to go.

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: Janbo on February 08, 2012, 07:21:43 AM

Welcome to the forum, we got a Jayco Camper and will mostly do powered parks, the wife love it...glamping!!

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: Hairs on February 08, 2012, 07:22:56 AM

Hi NoobCamperTrailers,
(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/welcome.gif)
To Myswag.
There is plenty of tips tricks and great ideas here to make your camper real comfy.
Happy & safe camping.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: BigJules on February 08, 2012, 07:48:49 AM

G'day & Welcome Ant.

You don't necessarily need to go with an imported tent, in fact it might be counter productive, as IMHO their design is not as friendly as most Aussie tents, making then harder to erect. If it is easy your wife will be more comfortable.

Two more tips I'd like to offer; set up all your lighting as 12V, even if you're mainly using a powered site, this way when you do get off the grid you're already setup for it.
Take plenty of whatever your wife likes to drink.

Also, you won't be a noob for long mate, let me know if you ever want to update your user name.  ;D

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: xmasbaby67 on February 08, 2012, 09:04:10 AM

Welcome Ant,

I agree with going second hand.  We did with our first CT and it was the best thing as it was pre-loved in great condition but best of all it was a very good off-road trailer with a great aussie made canvas tent and was a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Have a look on the trader section on this forum and also on the http://www.campertrailers.org/camper_trader.htm (http://www.campertrailers.org/camper_trader.htm) site also as you never know what might pop up.

Good luck...... :cup:

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: Dreama on February 08, 2012, 09:16:56 AM

Hi Ant & family,
Welcome to MYswag.
You are making the effort and that is what matters. Keep the bride happy and everything will fall into place.
There are plenty of good 2nd hand CT's out there, take your time.
Any doubts, post the photos here and just ask.

 :cheers:
Ray

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: gibbo301 on February 08, 2012, 10:16:29 AM

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb434/susy266/welcome3.jpg) to My Swag Ant as said a pre loved Joby is the go most of the time all the mods have allready been done if your not in a rush to buy you will find something that suits you  :cheers:

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: NoobCamperTrailers on February 08, 2012, 06:12:05 PM

 :cheers: for all the welcomes from you all and think mind has been made and will look for a good second, we are in no hurry as I have to get home first anyway (damm work lol)  so got time to look around.

Please don't mind me lurking around reading and learning.

Ant

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: Jillsy on February 08, 2012, 07:26:11 PM

Hi Ant and welcome.

Perhaps purchasing a generator might get you out of the caravan parks?

Title: Re: Hello, Another noob c t from NSW
Post by: NoobCamperTrailers on February 08, 2012, 10:27:39 PM

lol tbh My mate and wife is in the same boat and we have decided that once we have our camper trailers and happy with it,,,, We will most likely do a whoops did i miss the turn oh well looks like we are now going here. And meet some where and do some real camping bahahahahha