Post by: Cracker Jack on June 11, 2015, 01:55:41 PM
Well, my wife and I went to the Brisbane Caravan and Camping Show and got hooked on camper trailers for future adventures with our 2 kids (3.5 and 6 months).
Rightly or wrongly we ended up with a GIC Black Series Patron Model. It suited our budget and needs as we liked the idea of all sleeping up off the ground. To be fair they gave us a pretty good deal throwing in a heap of extras for nix.
I have read a few bad raps on GIC campers, but as many good ones as well, so I guess we are in the lap of the gods. I can't see us out in the middle of the Simpson Desert or hard-core 4WD'ing any time soon, so hopefully it will meet our needs and expectations.
We currently have a 2011 Nissan Navara D40 4x4 which I plan on towing the bad boy around with.
I'd appreciate any advice particularly on towing set ups and whether the Navara will cope as well as any feedback on the Patron camper.
Thanks in advance.
Post by: wilson79 on June 11, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Post by: Coiled on June 11, 2015, 02:34:46 PM
There is no need to excuse your purchase. I think most on here would agree that the important thing is that you made an informed decision on what you think is the right product for you.
Now the important thing is to get out and enjoy it. I love getting away regularly with my wife, 2.5yr son or mates or a combination of. Usually it is quality time in the absence of electronics and really like the fact that it is keeping my son away from ipads and tvs etc.
Michael
Post by: dazzler on June 11, 2015, 02:53:06 PM
Post by: tracker on June 11, 2015, 04:31:18 PM
Enjoy you camps and travels.......Don't forget to send pic's..... :worthless:
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: Hawk2014 on June 11, 2015, 04:33:45 PM
Post by: speedhump on June 11, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
Welcome to My Swag.
Speedhump
Post by: KingBilly on June 11, 2015, 05:05:09 PM
Happy camping
KB
Post by: grantxx on June 11, 2015, 05:08:21 PM
As far as towing Navara should be fine at a guess, is well under 2t,
Dont forget, when it is home - :worthles:
Post by: Rob C on June 11, 2015, 05:26:39 PM
Have fun and enjoy the camping,
Rob
Post by: GregP on June 11, 2015, 09:24:27 PM
Congratulations on the new camper.
Hope the wait isn't to long.
Get out there and enjoy it with your family.
Cheers
GregP
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Post by: Cracker Jack on June 15, 2015, 09:14:12 AM
I had a call from GIC and they reckon only a 5 or 6 week wait, so hopefully the camper is ready by late July.
My wife and I have already planned a couple of trial runs just to test it out, then who knows where we might end up.
If anyone is looking for a good weekend away the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races are on 31 July - 2 August. Free camping associated with the event. It is a cracker of a weekend. :laugh:
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