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Offline Pathfinding

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Howdy
« on: January 12, 2012, 04:19:57 PM »
Hi guys and gals,

I'll admit I'm completely new to camp trailering and trying to soak as much info and learn what I can while my wife & I decide what camper to invest our hard earned into.

At the moment we have some criteria to adhere by although, as always, the lines are a little grey.  We want to sleep off the ground and the unit needs to be as sealed as possible to prevent creepy crawlies.  Current budget is around $25k.  It will be required to survive the likes of the Kimberley, Gibb river, etc and also should be easy to tow along the beach.
And we've only got 18 months until our "Top End Trip"  to test, purchase and modify our new home away from home.

Cheers :cheers:
Ben
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2012, 04:30:57 PM »
G'day Ben
Welcome to the  :cup: forum to help you decide what you need mate.
All you have to do is ask.Enjoy the search

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2012, 04:33:55 PM »
G'day Ben and welcome to Myswag. With that much lead time you should have things pretty well sorted for the trip.  :cheers:
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2012, 05:30:13 PM »
Welcome Ben,

As snow says, plenty of time to practise and have fun

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2012, 05:41:38 PM »
G/Day Ben & Family
Welcome to myswag
a good starting point  a 25k budget 
heeps of good campers out there to sort thru
 :cheers: sheeds
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012, 05:53:18 PM »
Hi Ben and welcome to the forum.
Plenty to choose from in that price bracket. Don't forget to check out the for sale section. Some good bargins there.

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2012, 06:20:24 AM »
G'day Ben, welcome to myswag.

That a big decision but 25K will certainly get you a hell of a camper...

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012, 12:57:51 PM »
Welcome to the myswag forum Ben 8)
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 07:56:53 PM »
Cheers guys.  My wife has her eye on the Jayco range but I'm a bit worried it's not as "off-roady" as I'd like but who am I to argue with SWMBO!?
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2012, 08:03:22 PM »
Quote from: Pathfinding on January 13, 2012, 07:56:53 PM
but who am I to argue with SWMBO!?

Hi Ben,

To Myswag.
Happy Wife, Happy Life.  ;D
18 months isn't that far away either mate. You'll get plenty of info here.
Happy & Safe travels.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2012, 08:13:17 AM »
Hi Ben and welcome to My Swag

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2012, 08:52:11 AM »
Welcome to myswag.  Plent of info here to keep you wrapped up for the next 18 months.

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 07:41:20 PM »
Hi Ben
Welcome to My Swag Happy Trails
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