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Offline lindamc

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new to 4wds
« on: August 30, 2013, 06:34:00 AM »
Hi all, my partner and I have just bought and are picking up today, a brand new (to us), 1999 Prado petrol. Next weekend we are picking and even brand newer aussie jay crusher camper. We are obviously very excited to start a new chapter in our lives.
So hello to fellow aussie campers.
Linda & Kristin
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2013, 06:47:42 AM »
Welcome to The Show guys, hope you enjoy the ride.

If you are new to the 4WD & CT world, you might consider a 4WD driver training course, most 4WD clubs will run them, check you local yellow pages for info.

Buying new stuff is always fun, hope to see you out & about some time & don't forget,  :worthles:

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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2013, 06:48:38 AM »
Welcome to the forum Linda and Kristin.  Congratulations on your purchases.  Look forward to reading of your adventures.

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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2013, 07:02:23 AM »
Thanks Hem and KB  :D
We are definitely going to do a 4wd course Hem. We were told of a good one at Anglesea, just have to organize a time.
Linda
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2013, 07:04:17 AM »

To the forum. Lot's o' good people here happy to assist
Look forward to reading your updates.

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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2013, 07:10:30 AM »
thanks Scarps ;D
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2013, 05:28:14 AM »
G'day Linda & Kristin.
Congrats on the purchases  :cup:
Happy and safe camping guys  ;D

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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2013, 06:53:47 AM »
G'day Linda and Kristin, congrats on your new Prado and CT you have picked both a good CT and 4WD. Welcome to MySwag. We are all looking forward to seeing pics of your CT and tug. See you around the forum, Muz.

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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2013, 06:56:10 AM »
Welcome to myswag Linda & Kristin, the Crusher is a good value camper. You should get along to one of the MEL meets.
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2013, 07:18:20 AM »
thank you sol, muzza and d4d  :D
what meets do you mean muzza?
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2013, 08:07:18 AM »
Welcome to the forum guys! Sounds like someone has definitely got the bug!  Looking forward to hearing about your adventures  :cheers:

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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2013, 09:47:53 AM »
thank you sol, muzza and d4d  :D
what meets do you mean muzza?
I think he means :worthles:

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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2013, 09:51:28 AM »
welcome to the world of 4wding..

take it easy for the first year of trips.. dont do hard stuff till ya 4wd is setup properly and dont tow ya camper on too difficult stuff at the start.

but having said that get out there and fall in love with our country and the many camp sites that we have.

do lots of searches in the forum, penty to learn.


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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2013, 11:50:52 AM »
Hi there
Do I know you?
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2013, 12:53:05 PM »
Ahhh, penny has dropped  :D :D :D

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« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2013, 03:15:20 PM »
Welcome guys, the new setup sounds great.
Look forward to some pics of the rig.


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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2013, 05:36:00 PM »
haha yep kingbilly, she snuck on today!
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2013, 05:45:03 PM »
Welcome to MySwag , & twin diffs adventure . l am arranging a catch up in a few months in central Vic . Be There , meet Swaggers in there natural environment . Beside a camp fire with  :cheers: in hand in a comfy chair , some can teach you bad habits . Put names to faces  :cheers:
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2013, 05:50:34 PM »
thanks for the advise Peter.
Oh ok pics of the prado coming in the next hour  ;D
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2013, 05:51:40 PM »
Thanks Speewa, let us know when you have dates.
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Re: new to 4wds
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Re: new to 4wds
« Reply #21 on: September 04, 2013, 02:39:03 PM »
Welcome to MySwag, the best forum going round. As others have said, come and join in one of the get togethers, Speewa has one soon and there is one in the high country for the cup weekend. Ask away if you need any advice, we are never too shy in assisting one to spend their hard earned

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