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Offline hilux nut

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newby to site from mackay qld
« on: September 15, 2014, 04:50:34 PM »
hi all, we are new to the camper trailer world having just bout are first today a mars vangard, we are hoping to do a few short trips away soon as we live in sunny mackay north qld.
  any advice on spares to carry and basic advice would be great .
thanks all
ian
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 04:56:37 PM »
Welcome Ian,

There are plenty of willing and friendly people on here that will give the right advice.
Have a great time camping in your new CT.

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2014, 05:02:16 PM »
thanks rob reading the site with interest.
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2014, 05:55:13 PM »
hilux nut  lan when heading off to where ever , take what you think you need . Also take a pen & paper to write a list of all the stuff you forgot to take . Do short trips to get the flow of the camping gig weather it be in a Van park  :'( or in the back yard at home . lts all good . Food , cooking kit , cloths , grog ( if that's your thing ) build up your kit then go Nuts  :cheers:
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2014, 05:59:26 PM »
hilux nut  lan when heading off to where ever , take what you think you need . Also take a pen & paper to write a list of all the stuff you forgot to take . Do short trips to get the flow of the camping gig weather it be in a Van park  :'( or in the back yard at home . lts all good . Food , cooking kit , cloths , grog ( if that's your thing ) build up your kit then go Nuts  :cheers:
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2014, 06:18:34 PM »
Hi Ian welcome, best advice I can give is be very wary of any myswag'rs who's forum name ends in 'eewa' :-)

Seriously a big welcome and enjoy. Lots of great info and tips, but you will lose many hours of your life on here.....

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2014, 06:21:50 PM »
Hi Ian welcome, best advice I can give is be very wary of any myswag'rs who's forum name ends in 'eewa' :-)

Seriously a big welcome and enjoy. Lots of great info and tips, but you will lose many hours of your life on here.....
already have mate

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2014, 08:43:04 PM »
Be EXTRA careful of   people that warm you of others    ,   as they might be not as nice as Timtam biscuit .
                                           Enjoy                 :cheers:
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2014, 10:26:32 PM »
Hi Ian & welcome. We nearly have enough Mackay members to have a Xmas weekend as some other localities do. Good chance to meet up.
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2014, 06:10:12 AM »
G'day Ian and welcome.

Another Mackayite here so good to see the ranks growing in our little town. If your keen for a catchup just let us know.

Also consider joining one of the 4wd clubs in Mackay as they have access to some great campsites. I belong to the Mackay And Districts 4WD Club which is a great club http://www.mackay4wdclub.com.

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2014, 08:01:27 AM »
Hey Ian,

Welcome to the forum

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2014, 02:17:42 PM »
Hi Ian & welcome. We nearly have enough Mackay members to have a Xmas weekend as some other localities do. Good chance to meet up.
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sounds like a great idea mate

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2014, 02:18:51 PM »
G'day Ian and welcome.

Another Mackayite here so good to see the ranks growing in our little town. If your keen for a catchup just let us know.

Also consider joining one of the 4wd clubs in Mackay as they have access to some great campsites. I belong to the Mackay And Districts 4WD Club which is a great club http://www.mackay4wdclub.com.

Cheers
David
was looking at joining mate

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2014, 02:33:49 PM »
sounds like a great idea mate

another mackay local here...

welcome to the forums!

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2014, 06:09:32 AM »
Welcome to MySwag, a great place to find out about campers and also drain the bank balance. Keep us updated of your trips and mods to the camper

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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2014, 02:43:25 AM »
Welcome Hilux nut.......Wow more Mackay forum members...Hope you enjoy the read and enjoy
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2014, 03:32:39 PM »
A bit belated, but welcome to the Forum. 
It looks as if there will be a catch up weekend sometime in the near future, maybe when it cools down a bit.
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Re: newby to site from mackay qld
« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2014, 04:44:37 PM »
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