Hi everyone. Joined My Swag a few months ago and been meaning to introduce ourselves but every time I log in, I get caught up reading the latest posts!
Like many Swaggers, we started off in a tent ten years ago - our first was a Great Outdoors "Hacienda" Tent. It was a full two room plus sun room canvas job and whilst it was lovely to be under, it took a while to set-up properly, another while to pack away and a few more hours at home to hang out to dry. We only used it for longer stays and had a smaller dome tent for week-enders.
We then had a Challenge Meridian Off Road Camper which was solid as. It certainly made setting/packing up easier. Then some months ago, we made a spur of the moment decision to pop into the local Jayco and Coromal dealers (who are next door to each other) and walked out as future Jayco Swan OB owners. We pick it up in October and like so many others here, I am very grateful for the tips on this forum but a few dollars poorer as a result! Not being mechanically minded, the information here has been so useful and easy to understand.
We tow with a 2004 Diesel Auto Pajero - found it to be very reliable and moderately economical when towing. I did get it lifted with Old Man Emu suspension when we got our first CT and put in a dual battery system.
Our kids are 8 and 9 and have been camping since they were born so they are seasoned travellers.
Living in WA, means we do travel a bit further to get to some places but the better weather usually makes up for it. We have travelled as far north as Exmouth , east to the Goldfields around Kalgoorlie and south coast to Esperance. Longer term plans are a 2 month trip across the Nullarbor late next year and Karijini.
See you out there.
Rob
