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Offline Panther148

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Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« on: January 25, 2011, 10:47:36 PM »
Hi there.  Just joined up to start researching for a future ct upgrade.  Site looks pretty good!
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 10:53:39 PM »
Welcome Panther,

You'll will get plenty of help and opinions here. Enjoy doing the mods to your CT.

Cheers Keith  :cheers:

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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 11:16:17 PM »
Thanks Keith.  I am actually looking to upgrade to something more heavy duty for off road travel.  Found this site when looking into Modcon campers and now having a look at trackabout and a few others that get a regular mention here.
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2011, 04:19:06 AM »
Panther 148 Welcome to Myswag . What ever you need to know we might so ask . we have a huge amount of info  to share . Have a poke about till you know the question  Enjoy we do . :cheers:
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 05:08:08 AM »
Oh, I see you have a Customline currently!  Let me know if you're looking to sell it! :D
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 08:03:52 AM »
G'day Panther148 and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 08:25:02 AM »
Welcome Panther148,
I hope you enjoy your time here.

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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 09:33:25 AM »
Welcome Panther , Lots of info on this site
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2011, 09:28:55 PM »
 :D Welcome Panther, Customline aren't a bad CT... just need a few tweaks to make the off-road ones well off-road >:D ... I mean.... just that little bit more heavier duty  :angel:  
Some great write ups on Swaggers CT's and their mods... enjoy... it doesn't make choosing any easier though just lengthens the list 8)
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 09:50:15 PM »
Hi Panther148 welcome to My Swag

It depends on your budget but a Camprite is my dream CT

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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2011, 07:20:00 AM »
Welcome to the Forum, the best place to research for a new camper, good luck in your search

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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2011, 02:56:22 PM »
Thanks for the welcome messages.  I currently have an on-road customline camper and just upgraded the 4wd to be able to tow something more heavy duty off road.  I am looking for a rear fold, soft floor camper that has a kitchen built in, fridge and battery sytem built in as well.  I like the Mod Con camper so any suggestions for similar styles and prices would be good.
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2011, 03:52:29 PM »
Welcome Panther
Good luck working out which camper to buy, it is like buying the 4wd to tow it, everyone has an opinion and a favourite, but in the end the holy dollar is the thing that narrows down the field for most  of us.
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2011, 08:39:35 PM »
Hi Panther,

I can highly recommend Modcon.  We have the Solution Imperial soft floor rear fold with all the extras.  Kitchen, batteries Fridge etc.  We are very happy with it.  This is the second Modcon camper we have owned.  We sold our side fold for something quicker and easier to set up/pack down on a touring type trip.
Ours has the independent suspension and DO35 hitch which helps the trailer tow very smoothly. We took our old camper out west a fair bit, Birdsville, Inna mincka, Flinders Ranges and can't wait to do the same with the new one.
I am happy to share more info if you wish.

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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2011, 08:05:43 PM »
Thanks Frenchac.

I was looking at about the 15-20K price bracket so it might be best for me to option up one of the origin models with the bits I want.  I should be able to get everything for about that price.  I am leaning towards Modcon at the moment but will keep my eye out for other possible contenders, hence joining this site.  I may pick your brain when it comes time to put it all into action which probably won't be for 6-12 months though.
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2011, 08:20:42 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

In your price range you should be able to get something very nice.
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Re: Looking into upgrading the camper - Brisbane
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2011, 09:18:57 PM »
No worries Panther.
Will be only to happy to help.