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Title: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: bigi on March 08, 2014, 07:01:17 PM
G'day from the Dandenong Ranges

If you are unsure where this is I am in the hills of Melbourne deep intrenched in a southern temperate rainforest amongst the  mountain ash.
I have been around for some time researching my butt off and would like to thank you all for the threads and knowledgeable responses. It has provided me with valuable information.

Am very new to the camping scene, some would call me greener than Ireland. It is time for me to stop working so much and smell the roses just a little before my family grow too old and will not want to spend time together.
So we have just taken possession of a used complete campsite 16 footer and look forward to many a time away. More likely long weekends as often as we can around work commitments and other activities.
We are really looking forwards to it and I am sure I have some questions I hope you all can help me with.
We setup the CT today with awning, two hours, and I thought they were easy, from what most people have commented on, I had to get a step ladder out in the end which disappoints me. A trip to the auto electrician next week will fix her up for full non power bush camping which really attracts me. Can't wait to get out there and explore this wonderful country of ours.
Look forward to chatting
Cheers Bigi
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: D4D on March 08, 2014, 07:02:58 PM
Welcome to myswag bigi. Sounds like a great camper, setup gets quicker the more you do it. Oh and you know we love pics :)
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: KingBilly on March 08, 2014, 07:21:07 PM
Welcome to the forum.  Post some pics when you get a chance.

Happy camping
KB
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: berlitza on March 08, 2014, 07:24:06 PM
Hi and welcome from the bottom of the Dandenong rangers, congrats on the new purchase but once again don't forget the pics  ;D     :cheers: 
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: bigi on March 08, 2014, 07:57:33 PM
Thanks guys not my pic but that's mine
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: D4D on March 08, 2014, 07:58:41 PM
Can you get some close up shots of the webbing straps over the cover?
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: bigi on March 08, 2014, 08:05:45 PM
Can you get some close up shots of the webbing straps over the cover?
Not right now DVD, too comfortable in my armchair but maybe
What's up with it?
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: D4D on March 08, 2014, 08:15:32 PM
What's up with it?

I want to copy it :)
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: bigi on March 08, 2014, 08:24:02 PM
You can't, I won't let you
I thought I said I had plenty of questions needing answers not the other way around.  ;D
It is just a simple moderate strap fixed to one side running 80% the way over with similar shorter straps on the other side with a poke through simple plastic snap buckle
One is bolted to the body with 2 bolts the others are stapled to the underside of ply bed base
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: D4D on March 08, 2014, 08:26:37 PM
A picture says a 1000 words :)
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: bigi on March 08, 2014, 08:37:44 PM
Yes ok, I saw your CT build,
I will take some tomorrow and post
My CT main body is about 2800 long and I have found air gets in or for some reason it balloons a little at the rear when traveling. I am not sure why but would suggest at that length a fourth one be placed. but hey I'm a little anal
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: D4D on March 08, 2014, 08:58:59 PM
but hey I'm a little anal

We call it OCD around here :)
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Black Diamond on March 09, 2014, 08:49:16 AM
Welcome aboard mate you have a great camper love the CC :cheers:
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: bigi on March 09, 2014, 08:59:03 AM
Thanks
I have a problem
I have changed my email address and cannot retrieve an email from my last email address telling me my password to myswag
This computer has kept me logged on but I cannot log on from another computer
Can admin help me out
I have the pics for you dvd
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Black Diamond on March 09, 2014, 09:08:04 AM
Thanks
I have a problem
I have changed my email address and cannot retrieve an email from my last email address telling me my password to myswag
This computer has kept me logged on but I cannot log on from another computer
Can admin help me out
I have the pics for you dvd
PM GGpatrol :cheers:
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Rob C on March 09, 2014, 12:32:40 PM
Welcome Bigi,

Good looking set up have got. Setting will get easier but it does not matter how long you take to set up as you will be out camping beer in hand and enjoying yourself.
Have fun.

Rob
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: muzza01 on March 12, 2014, 02:43:05 PM
Welcome to MySwag Bigi. Nice setup mate.
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 13, 2014, 11:46:09 AM
Welcome to the Forum mate, looks a great setup. Hopefully your login problems are fixed, if not let me know

GG
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Rory on April 01, 2014, 07:13:38 PM
Hey GG,
My login problem has not been addressed so i will stick with this i suppose.

D4D here are the pics mate, sorry for the delay

Formally known as Bigi
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: fuji on April 02, 2014, 05:18:38 AM
Welcome Rory/bigi, I'm known as wyno/donuts/fuji. Congrats on your purchase, sit back and enjoy the forum. I'm guessing you're from Monbulk/Emerald?

Cheers
Fuji
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Rory on April 02, 2014, 07:24:29 AM
Thanks wyno/donuts/fuji.

yes i am in this area
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: D4D on April 02, 2014, 07:27:53 AM
Thanks for the pics, gives me some more ideas.
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: MITTS on April 03, 2014, 06:41:17 PM
Another member with chronic OCD, that's what we like to see ;)

Welcome aboard bigi :D

MITTS

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Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Bird on April 07, 2014, 12:46:49 AM
Welcome :)
You should try and come along to the next forum weekend... :)
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=35950.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=35950.0)
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on April 07, 2014, 12:53:36 AM
Yes welcome Bigi, enjoy the forum.
Title: Re: Gday from Dandenong Ranges
Post by: vicandug on April 07, 2014, 09:18:09 AM
Welcome Rory

You are in the same area as us.  We have a new Outback Tanami.  We've only been out in it once so far but Anzac weekend we are off to my nephews march out in Wagga. 
New army man....  Proud Auntie .... :)


vic and ug