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Offline matt91

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Hi from Melbourne
« on: May 06, 2014, 06:32:13 PM »
So my girlfriend and I bought our first camper trailer on the weekend from a family friend who doesn't use there's anymore. It's a '97 southern cross camper in excellent condition. Lacking some of the modern stuff but the canvas is very strong and incredibly quick and easy to put up. Looking forward to picking it up and start adding things.

I'm a 22 year old structural engineer from Melbourne and I plan to do a lot of work on it myself as I'm a stereotypical engineer in that regard.

Happy to be joining such an active forum and hope that in time I can help others out as I'm sure you'll all be teaching me a thing or two!

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2014, 06:34:20 PM »
Welcome to myswag and congrats on your new camper.
Feel free to ask lots of questions or throw in your own tips and advice where you can.

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2014, 06:36:56 PM »
Welcome to the forum.  Congrats on the CT purchase.  Look forward to reading about your mods.

Happy camping
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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2014, 06:38:06 PM »
Welcome to myswag Matt, you've come to the right place if you like to DIY :)
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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2014, 06:39:13 PM »
Welcome aboard!


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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2014, 06:43:16 PM »
Hi matt91, another from Melbourne, we're going to be out numbered by you guys. Enjoy the forum.

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2014, 06:54:15 PM »
Thanks all! Looking forward to getting started on it. First job, build a tailgate kitchen as at the moment it doesn't have one

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2014, 07:50:26 PM »
Welcome, Sometimes  the older  style campers can  be just as good, or better than newies.
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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2014, 07:52:39 PM »
welcome to the forum..

We have a weekend up Knockwood coming up
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=35950.0

come along meet some people and get some ideas for your trailer :)
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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2014, 11:28:56 PM »
Sounds great! But unfortunately that weekends a no can do, sister's 21st birthday. Wouldn't hear the end of it if I ditched. I'll keep an eye out for the next one though for sure!

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2014, 05:37:33 AM »

Sounds great! But unfortunately that weekends a no can do, sister's 21st birthday. Wouldn't hear the end of it if I ditched. I'll keep an eye out for the next one though for sure!
bring them all up and have the party at Knockwood! It's going to be a great weekend

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2014, 09:02:00 AM »
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bring them all up and have the party at Knockwood! It's going to be a great weekend
beat me to it!!! Bunch of hot 21yr olds... :D
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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2014, 02:01:46 PM »
Welcome to MySwag Matt, you have a great trailer there, have a good time making it yours and keep us updated on the mods

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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2014, 02:12:18 PM »
beat me to it!!! Bunch of hot 21yr olds... :D
As long as the 21yr don't mind 50 shades of grey & the party stopping at 8.30,9PM The fire would keep them warm  :cheers:
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Re: Hi from Melbourne
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2014, 05:41:34 PM »
Welcome, can't wait to hear about your adventures.
Check out our adventures on our blog http://reddirtroaming.blogspot.com.au