« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: New Guy  (Read 15446 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Sloth

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 17
New Guy
« on: November 22, 2010, 10:36:58 AM »
Hi All,

Been lurking for a little while in an attempt to purchase my first camper. Live in North NSW and hoping to spend some more time outdoors.


Information overload at the moment but im sure i'll learn as we go.

Anywho  :cheers:
Logged

Offline Snow

  • Follow me, I'll be right behind you.
  • Global Moderator
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 5576
  • Thanked: 70 times
Re: New Guy
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2010, 10:38:57 AM »
G'day Sloth and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:
Logged
A vision without action is a dillusion

The Snowmobile: 2017 Ford Everest Trend with heaps of fruit
The Snowcave: 2023 Austrack Tanami X13
2008 Cub Supamatic XTD

Offline D4D

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 16019
  • Thanked: 391 times
  • Are we there yet?
Re: New Guy
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2010, 10:44:47 AM »
Welcome to myswag, what sort of camper are you looking for?
Logged
I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go…

Work - Outback
Play - Prado

Offline Sloth

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 17
Re: New Guy
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2010, 10:57:07 AM »
Thanks guys, at the moment im still trying to weigh up options.

I like the idea of a quick setup hard floor but the price of a soft floor entices me. At the moment i have both a roof top tent and an oztent with all the accessories but thinking of selling them both to help fund a ct.

Ideally would like an offroad (have an 08 ML triton) but being my first ct thought a cheaper/second hand would help identify my real wants/needs/dislikes etc.
Logged

Offline BigJules

  • Administrator
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 7786
  • Thanked: 56 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Just Cruisin' - I wish...
    • I'm so much cooler online :D
Re: New Guy
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2010, 11:00:52 AM »
G'day & Welcome Sloth.

Don't think that all hard floors are easy to setup, or all are easier than a soft floor, it comes back to tent design.

How many do you need to accommodate in this new camper? It is not unrealistic to think you could pick up a quality second hand offoad CT, there's a few good ones going around, and at excellent prices too.
Logged
Julian
Land Cruiser V8 + Trackabout Safari SV Extenda
MySwag Gallery, Photobucket
Sydney Agent for www.trackabout.com.au
Mallee Gear - Tough as nails

Offline CRW

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 1689
  • Thanked: 3 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Driving the Dreamliner
Re: New Guy
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2010, 11:17:31 AM »
Hi And welcome to the Forum Sloth.

When we first started out we hired trailers to give us a good indication on which way we should go.  Just a thought, try before you buy so it doesnt became a costly excerise and you end up with something that is not suitable.  Also a good idea to start a list of what is the bare minimum you want/need then compare the campers.  Dont forget to ask on the forum also, lots of hard/soft floors here with all different price ranges.

Good Luck with the hunt
Logged
Cheers
Carl


200 Series Land Cruiser TTD V8,  Complete Campsite Hard Floor Fraser

Offline GGV8Cruza

  • The Cable Guy
  • Global Moderator
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 11626
  • Thanked: 620 times
  • Gender: Male
  • If 1 turbo is good, 2 must be better. VK3GJG
Re: New Guy
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2010, 07:41:33 AM »
Welcome to the Forum, the secondhand market has a great amount of bargains, you just need to be patient and one will come along.

GG
Logged

Offline Sloth

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 17
Re: New Guy
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2010, 08:28:42 AM »
Thanks Guys,

Definately still in the planning stages and attempting to take on board all the different things.

Quote from: bigjules on November 22, 2010, 11:00:52 AM
How many do you need to accommodate in this new camper?

At this stage only the missus and myself
Logged

Offline WaituiRob

  • "Oldies still doing it.....Camping that is!
  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 626
  • Gender: Female
Re: New Guy
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2010, 06:39:48 AM »
Hi Sloth,

  Welcome to MySwag from a couple of other North Coasters, hope you enjoy our company here and pick up
lots of good info.  By the way, where are you in this beautiful part of the world?

  Cheers,
   Robyn and Frank.
Logged

Offline D4D

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 16019
  • Thanked: 391 times
  • Are we there yet?
Re: New Guy
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2010, 06:48:42 AM »
You have a lot of choices for 2 people, do you plan base camping or short stays?
Logged
I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go…

Work - Outback
Play - Prado

Offline speewa158

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 12092
  • Thanked: 558 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Guy
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2010, 04:32:06 PM »
Sloth  Welcome to Myswag , I am sure we can help you sort out the CT question fro you . Hire first , play with the set up on hard & soft floor may help you decide . The perloved market will give you bang for your buck , extra toys are fun . Nice to see another Mitz man in the ranks . ;D
Logged
You can go your own way . Treg Up & Make Dust

Offline tropicbird54

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
  • Gender: Female
  • Yay! CT owner at last!
Re: New Guy
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2010, 08:28:08 PM »
Evening Sloth - welcome to Myswag.   No shortage of helpful, knowledgeable people on here.  Ask away.
Enjoy the site.
Cheers  :D
Logged

Offline hutchie62

  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 680
  • Thanked: 5 times
  • Gender: Male
  • I'll drink to that.
Re: New Guy
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2010, 08:45:02 PM »
Welcome to Myswag Sloth.
Logged
2013 Cab Chassis Landcruiser with goodies, 2008 Cub Supamatic Drover.
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »