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just bought a GA camper trailer
« on: February 20, 2012, 03:10:22 PM »
Hi all,
Been working same job just on 10 years and long service leave has appeared  :cheers:. Time for some touring so have taken the plunge and after much research and trailing, bought a new Great Aussie Camper trailer. Big trip starts in 4 weeks so am busy doing some customising and buying gear.

Thanks to all who add value to sites like these. Lots of good info. Hope I can add some as I become more experienced with trailer touring.
Have been camping and 4x4ing for the last 30 years and like nothing better than a camp fire, good cookup and a night under the stars.

Time for a few creature comforts to be in tow, keeps the other half happy too  ;D

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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 03:12:36 PM »
Great mate, looking forward to some pics and your adventures.


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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 03:27:37 PM »
G'day Hobidude,
Well done, hope you enjoy your well deserved break.
Dont forget to post up some pics of your mods and your trip.
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2012, 04:13:05 PM »
Excellent!  We're just starting negotiations with them too for ours!!

What did you get??  What options etc?? and ... of course........ 

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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2012, 06:11:38 PM »
G'day hobidude,

To myswag.
Well done, good stuff, yeah let the mods begin.
Please post up pics, we love pictures here.
Happy & Safe travels.
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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 06:54:00 PM »
All the best and happy camping!!
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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2012, 07:35:34 PM »
Welcome to myswag hobi
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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2012, 08:04:55 PM »
Hi hobidude and welcome to My Swag

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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 08:25:54 PM »
Excellent!  We're just starting negotiations with them too for ours!!

What did you get??  What options etc?? and ... of course........ 

:worthles:

just went with the base Yengo with upgraded kitchen (Drifta rules), enclosed awning. I love the high roof tent and was one of few at the show that "breathed"

Bullet proof 15oz canvas Aussie made tent and a tank of a trailer. Bit heavier than some but built like a brick s-ithouse. We wanted one that would last.
Have spent some time with 2 other brands and soon worked out what we didn't want. Also walking around 3 shows and seeing some demo models already showing faults we decieded to blow the budget and buy a well built unit.

Used it for a week on the South coast area. Very comfy. Water pump died but was an easy fix and Great Aussie Campers offered to pay for new pump and fittings before I even had a much of a winge.

Will start a thread, trip dairy, the good and the bad inc the whole package experience.


« Last Edit: February 20, 2012, 08:27:59 PM by hobidude »
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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 08:36:20 PM »
 Welcome hobi and good luck with it all :cheers:
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2012, 08:40:17 PM »
G'day hobidude
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the camper.
Heaps of fun to look forward to mate  :cup:

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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2012, 08:58:07 PM »
Welcome to the Myswag family  8)
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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2012, 07:23:53 AM »
G'day & Welcome Hobidude.

I haven't seen a GA camper, look forward to your pics.
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2012, 02:28:00 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome.

Will start an owners thread soon.
Looks like this one (photo off their site)

http://www.greataussiecampers.com.au/camper-trailer-sales.html

Their FAQ's is a good read too

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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2012, 05:29:24 PM »
You need to petition Brett in this thread (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=1231.0) to get Great Aussie added in.

There's at least four people on here who own then, plus us in the near future.

Saw your busted-ass water pump today when I popped in on the way back from a job to quiz Shane about a few things.

They really are built like tanks, eh!
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« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2012, 01:16:36 PM »
Started a owners thread, an ongoing review really.

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20087.0

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Re: just bought a GA camper trailer
« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2012, 01:30:46 PM »
You need to petition Brett in this thread (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=1231.0) to get Great Aussie added in.

There's at least four people on here who own then, plus us in the near future.

Saw your busted-ass water pump today when I popped in on the way back from a job to quiz Shane about a few things.

They really are built like tanks, eh!


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« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2012, 08:09:47 PM »
G'day Hobidude and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
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« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2012, 04:18:28 AM »
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« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2012, 08:31:55 AM »
Welcome Hobidude.
Fantastic area you live in. Central to fabulous places to use the CT.
Have great trip. Where are you off to?

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« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2012, 10:56:35 AM »
Welcome Hobidude

Hope you have a great trip and it doesn't go too quick for ya.

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« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2012, 06:33:10 PM »
welcome hodidude the journey begins

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« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2012, 01:36:05 AM »
Welcome hobidude to My Swag.
Bet your counting down the days for the long service to begin.
Looking forward to the trip report.

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« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2012, 09:53:57 AM »
hello together,

I also just ordered my GA Yengo trailer at the Sydney show, after two days comparing everything on the show and 3 month of Internet based research beforehand + seeing campers like GIC, MDCS etc. I really liked the build and features the best within my budget (which I needed to stretch a bit). looking forward to receive trailer in mind July.


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« Reply #24 on: April 24, 2012, 10:31:36 AM »
My Yengo is due mid June-ish.

Good choice!!
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