Hey, Just joined up and doing the formalities. Family of 5 is Brett (myself), wife Mary and 3 kids (2 daughters 11 & 13 and a boy 8 who has an energizer battery in his back). We live in the western suburbs of Brissie. We have an 05 Pajero and 05 Xtrail. Also have a 5.5m fibreglass boat, but will be selling it (reluctantly) and getting a CT. Normally camp in the Oztrail Sportiva Homestead tent with everything jammed into a box trailer and then spend 1/2 the day setting up. Time to upgrade to the CT. Don't really want a caravan as it doesn't have the "camping" feel to it. Have been camping at Bestbrook Mountain resort (near Maryvale), Teewah Beach a few times, Sth Straddie, NCBR and Goomburra Valley campground. 1st time for the wife was at Bestbrook over easter last year. Pi$$ed down rain for 4 days, trip to Warwick Hospital cause she got something in her eye and ended up with a scratched retina and had to wear a patch (lol), so wasn't exactly a good introduction for her considering she is a City girl from Sydney. Teewah is great except no amenities for the missus - she needs flushing toilets and hot showers to go again. NCBR was fantastic for the kids. Goomburra was a great spot, nice campground and decent amenities, but management has a lot to be desired. Rules coming out of their bot bots. Normally go with a group of 5 familes - the more the merrier. Wife had such a good trip she suggested 7 nights next time - go figure. Originally started at 1 night and have worked our way up to ease her and the kids in. Planning on a 5 nighter in the September holidays for another trip and looking at Mt Barney Lodge. Kids absolutely love camping and are at me all the time now. Anyway, great to be a member, taking a while to read all the forums though, but all good reading and full of good stuff. As for the CT, looking at a Lifestyle unless someone has any recommedations. Cheers Brett
