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General => Introductions => Topic started by: iantz on September 04, 2013, 02:00:09 PM

Title: Newbie from SA
Post by: iantz on September 04, 2013, 02:00:09 PM

Hey there MySwaggers.   Just a bit of an introductory post.  I joined a while back and lurked a bit whilst contemplating whether to build my own camper.  I was fairly set on it until SWMBO showed me a set of approved house plans and I set off on adding 100sqm in the form of a second story and completely rebuilding the existing lower level.  Anyway, the short story is that this worked to my advantage as I said well in that case, I'm buying a camper trailer beforehand.

So, I located an entry level Offroad camper in the local area for a steal.  We had looked at other cheap imports but the canvas was always thin and hopeless.  This one was much better in this regard and with 7-leaf springs, battery setup + kitchen etc, and an overall good build, I considered it a good start. We generally like touring, so happy to stay off the bitumen, but I avoid extreme places with this camper (given it's a no namer).  Having said that, it's seen a lot of outback roads, been towed through the Border track (i.e., Ngarkat Conservation Park), been up to the flinders, all over yorkes, and is about to spend two weeks around the Grampians and (after a two day work stop), the Otway Ranges. 

Anyway, I'm expanding my horizons as they say (i.e., adding MySwag to my preferred forum list).  I hope to be able to contribute where I can...

A few piccies.  Hope to see some MySwaggers around the place!

Title: Re: Newbie from SA
Post by: iantz on September 04, 2013, 02:01:38 PM

And a few more of leading the Prado group astray last year, and our trip into Ngarkat...

Title: Re: Newbie from SA
Post by: muzza01 on September 04, 2013, 02:05:48 PM

Welcome to MySwag iantz. Thanks for the pics. You have a nice CT and tug there mate. See you around the forum, Muz.

Title: Re: Newbie from SA
Post by: Rob C on September 04, 2013, 04:22:37 PM

Welcome iantz,

Good looking set up you have.

Rob

Title: Re: Newbie from SA
Post by: JCOJ on September 04, 2013, 04:32:06 PM

Hi iantz,

Welcome to the forum - great to have another South Aussie on here.

Your set up looks great!!

You said you were heading to the Grampians - when is that?  We will be there from the 2nd-9th Oct.

Title: Newbie from SA
Post by: iantz on September 04, 2013, 05:31:52 PM

I'm taking the kids out of school and leaving on Thursday 25th. I need to be in werribee for Tuesday 1st and Wed 2nd. Then I just gotta get back by the 7th. I have no other concrete plans. I was thinking Grampians first, then Otway NP etc after the 2nd. I could flip this around and do Grampians second though. I was just worried the Grampians could be busy with the Public holiday, but then I don't think Vic has the public holiday!   Where are you staying in the Grampians?


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Title: Re: Newbie from SA
Post by: JCOJ on September 04, 2013, 06:13:22 PM

We are staying at the Lakeside Tourist Park in Halls Gap.

Title: Re: Newbie from SA
Post by: iantz on September 05, 2013, 02:36:51 PM

Sounds good.  I might look into it! Keep an eye out for my rig.

Title: Newbie from SA
Post by: scarps on September 05, 2013, 05:20:42 PM

Welcome to a great forum, great update.
Keep em comin..