I think I am a scaredy cat

Kisha · Senior Member

I think I am a scaredy cat

Cruising Cruze · Guru

welcome to the site Kisha

Ask as many questions as you like you will find that some one always or most times :)) has an answer

Cheers John

Kisha · Senior Member

Thank you John, I am enjoying looking around reading all the interesting posts on here. Yes its time to live, so life here I come ! lol, Heres cheers! to the miles with many smiles ahead......Kisha

Big Gorilla · Guru

Welcome Kisha. Yes, I concur with John. There is much to be learnt from this site and friends to meet up with...

Foz · Veteran Member

'day Kisha,
I'm 61 as well & have been travelling long time now & met so many with the same affliction.
As with everything the fear of the unknown makes it easier for us to take up residence in the arm chair & watch someone else do it on the widescreen.
Be assured that there are many, many, many folk travelling one-up out there & all had to start somewhere.
I have stayed places where unattached travellers were in the majority & us married folk felt a little awkward.....but only until we got to know everyone, which didn't take long.
There is a "going solo" section in the forum if you havn't found it already.

Go for it,
regards, Foz

in transit · Senior Member

Re the Super Cheetah CB. That is a 27Mhz transmitter and these days most of the people you will want to talk to use UHF radios. Having said that you can sometimes get much longer range if you switch the Cheetah to SSB (from AM). That could mean that someone somewhere might here a distress call that would be well outside the range of a UHF that is not in proximity to a repeater.

Bottom line is that if you intend to stick to well trafficked areas, you would be better with UHF.

We have travelled for 4 years without a CB. The only time we had troubles outside of phone range, someone stopped and helped within minutes. There are a lot of good people out there.

Vic41 · Guru

Welcome Kisha,

Yes, CB's still in use, if you google CB channels it will give you a list of which channels are used for which etc.

Mostly Ch40 for trucks or roadworks, and CH18 for RV's, some other alternative channels for some areas etc.

Keep your eye on the GTG (Getogethers) section, we have the odd one now and then in WA, some photo's etc of our past events.

Do you have a caravan, campervan, camper trailer, motorhome or tent?

Beverley CP (130kms from Perth via York) is a good one to start with, nice campers kitchen with appliances and BBQ, can walk through to the main street and shops (pubs, cafe's, IGA, hardware, art gallery, museum etc, etc). Both powered and unpowered sites ((only $10 per person for unpowered). smile

GaryKelly · Guru

Welcome from me too Kisha. I was a newbie a year or so ago and have learned heaps from various GNs on this forum. Apart from planning to travel Oz, joining this forum is the best thing I've ever done.

Plendo · Guru

Welcome Kisha, you have certainly arrived in the right place on this forum, the people are like the ones you meet when travelling, warm friendly, and always wanting to help. I have been on the forum for about a year, and have learned heaps from the humble people here.

Please do not be shy, ask, and if you dont understand the answer, ask people to explain.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Welcome Kisha - and I think you will find that a lot of people were scared of taking the first step to travelling - solo especially - we (my partner and I) are travelling at the moment from Queensland, across the top then down the West Coast - not sure how long it will take.

We are travelling with three others - all solos - and expect another one to join us shortly. Having a great time, might get to meet you when we get down your way. Read the "solo" sub forum on here - as well as all the other ones as well - you will learn a lot - ask questions, join in - a great site!

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Welcome to the gang from me too Kisha, enjoy here and out in the playground.

As to your CB, it is my understanding that UHF has taken over long ago, unfortunately, as I was heavily involved in the old CB days. I do have a UHF and find it very handy for talking to the truckies etc and also hearing wide loads approaching, very handy indeed. Don't forget that 5 and 35 are the emergency channels.

Even though you think you are solo, you aren't really as you meet so many great people in your travells.

I notice you are in WA so just a small warning if I may, take care travelling around, especially here as there is a feral wombat that lurks behind bushes etc smile

Kisha · Senior Member

Thanks for the response Foz, and there is no way I am ready to take a seat in front of the telly lol, I am way to full of life and there is so much to see and experience. I'm determined not to pass it all by....Kisha

Vic41 · Guru

Sorry Kisha, I should have realised the current CB's are UHF, here are the channels for the 80 Channel UHF's;

http://www.uhfcb.com.au/80-Channel-UHF-Information.php

I just use a short range hand held CB (approx. 5 km range), it is ok if travelling in a convoy to contact others in the group or if you break down in a non mobile phone reception area you may be able to contact passing traffic for help etc.

See also In Transits post;

"Re the Super Cheetah CB. That is a 27Mhz transmitter and these days most of the people you will want to talk to use UHF radios. Having said that you can sometimes get much longer range if you switch the Cheetah to SSB (from AM). That could mean that someone somewhere might here a distress call that would be well outside the range of a UHF that is not in proximity to a repeater.

Bottom line is that if you intend to stick to well trafficked areas, you would be better with UHF.

We have travelled for 4 years without a CB. The only time we had troubles outside of phone range, someone stopped and helped within minutes. There are a lot of good people out there."

-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 24th of April 2014 06:52:36 PM

elliemike · Guru

Kisha wrote:
Hello to all, this is my very first Post ever, but we have to begin somewhere. I have always had the yearning to travel, and am saddened that we have such a gorgeous country yet I have seen so little of it. After coming to this site it has given me such inspiration, I have a fear of travelling alone to places I have not seen. I think starting off to somewhere not to far from Perth eg., Seabird might be a good start. Have any of you been there? I also have a CB radio tucked away in the shed, a Super Cheetah, are these used anymore? Any advise would be appreciated. I'm 61 and its time to live life enjoyably. Happy and safe travels to all....Kisha.

Seabird CP is OK and right on the beach. Haven't camped there for years, but had our lunch by it last year. Seemed OK.

What do you Drive , and do you have Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Caravan.

What do "you" want to do.

What are your interests, Fishing, Walking, Looking at the scenery, Photography, Wildlife, Vintage Cars, Just taking it easy and reading, doing a bit of pottering. Well as you can see the possibilities are endless.

You will of course get lots of Help on this site. Also all your questions "Will be answered" Even the seemingly "Dumb Questions" to you, will be gladly answered as there is no such thing as a "Dumb Question"

There are heaps of places around Perth and not too far from Home if you feel uneasy and need close contact to home.

Woodman Point Caravan Park just South of Fremantle is a nice place by the sea. Walking distance to a few shops on the beach and a restaurant.

If you can get away for a day or two or more just do it. Even maybe book a cabin for a day or two and wander around the Caravan Park having a look at peoples vans. Say hello to a few campers and you will find yourself with a guided tour of their setup. We all do this from time to time. And don't campers like showing off their Rigs.

Give it a go

Go on

All great Journeys start with that One Little Step.

Regards

Mike

Helena · Guru

Great to have you on the site Kisha. You couldn't ask for a better bunch of people than those on this forum, they will give you all the help they can.

sufil · Guru

Seabird Caravan Park is a private park, does not take people off the road. Ledge Point about 10 kms further up the road takes travellers and Guilderton about 15 kms closer to Perth is a public park as well. Another park up here is Willowbank on Gingin Brook Rd.

Vic41 · Guru

One option closer to Perth up that way is Two Rocks, Club Capricorn, has caravan park, rooms, chalets etc, no pets, see this link, click on accommodation for other than caravan park, max stay in cp is 60 days, no permanents allowed, I have stayed there a couple of times, try to get a shady site in summer, the bitumen pads can get very hot (also google for reviews, the other types of accommodation do not get very good reviews but I found the cp ok);

http://www.clubcapricorn.com.au/caravan

http://www.clubcapricorn.com.au/media/51f1e8fb2a34a.pdf

Only 32 kms north of Perth you have Sunset Holiday Village, very expensive for caravans/RV's etc, see their rates, I stayed there years ago when it was cheaper was a very small cramped park then, not sure about now, see;

http://www.burnsbeachsunsets.com.au/burnsbeach/about-us/

Around Perth many GN's have used Karryinyup Waters caravan park which has cabins also, highly recommended by those who have been there. http://www.kwr.net.au/

-- Edited by Vic41 on Friday 25th of April 2014 12:46:04 PM

Cruising Granny · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
Welcome to the gang from me too Kisha, enjoy here and out in the playground.

As to your CB, it is my understanding that UHF has taken over long ago, unfortunately, as I was heavily involved in the old CB days. I do have a UHF and find it very handy for talking to the truckies etc and also hearing wide loads approaching, very handy indeed. Don't forget that 5 and 35 are the emergency channels.

Even though you think you are solo, you aren't really as you meet so many great people in your travells.

I notice you are in WA so just a small warning if I may, take care travelling around, especially here as there is a feral wombat that lurks behind bushes etc

Welcome from me too. You're gonna love it! Have a plan when you start, and I guarantee by day 5 you will have thrown it out the window. Whether you camp in caravan parks or free camp, you will always be among friends who may have nothing else in common but travel to see what's over the next hill.

The UHF radio is a vital piece of equipment in your vehicle these days. If you never use the hand piece you will learn about road and traffic conditions in your vicinity by courtesy of the truck drivers, and pilot drivers. Monitor channel 40 all the time. While others use channel 18 I find they miss all the vital information which could save their lives.

So I don't know who actually chats on ch 18 other than nomads in convoy, travelling too close together, deciding where to park for the next cuppa.

Just do it. You'll love it.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hi there CG, good to see you "in the chute", haven't heard you on here for ages. Hope you're not working too hard?

Kisha · Senior Member

Yes your right, there is much to learn from this site, and I am really enjoying it....I to am not old lol, I've just been young for a long time lol....Kisha

Kisha · Senior Member

Hello there, thanks for the post, yes I am sure everyone is a little nervous about going solo out there, especially the first few times. Its nice that you have solo travellers joining you, it would be reassuring for them to know someone is close by should one need help or just for the company. You sound like your on a great trip with many nice places to see along the way, so enjoy every moment. Take care now.....Kisha

Kisha · Senior Member

Cruising granny thanks for the post, yes I will have to get the CB out of the shed, my son use to use it before it went into retirement. Thanks for the warning re the feral wombat lurking around WA, I'll fossic him out for you lol.....Kisha PS, I hope I am responding correctly to the posts sent to me.

Kisha · Senior Member

Hi Vic, thank you for all the information and links, the CB is definately going to be coming along, if for nothing else then for the entertainment of listening to all you guys lol. I will also look into some of the places you suggest, they look like a good starter for someone like me whos a scaredy cat lol. I will have at my disposal a small RV thats been sitting in a garage after the people that own it decided they no longer were interested in road travel, and went into cruising instead. ....Kisha

Vic41 · Guru

What sort of RV Kisha?

In WA, you will notice with Ch18 in the metro area a few company vehicles use it, and in country areas some farmers and grain terminals also.

I think that is because there is not a lot of traffic on it so they tend to use it.

Like Cruising Granny said, Ch40 is the best to hear what is going on roadwise, both with trucks, escorts and roadworks.

Don't forget to keep an eye on our WA GTG's (Getogethers) in that section, some pic's etc shown there of past events. Vic

Jayco Gypsy · Senior Member

Welcome to the forum Kisha.
You won't regret just getting out there. I have been shooting off on short trips solo for years.
Hubby is not interested and stays home. The up side of that is I get to please myself where I go ect. The down side is I only get a few days here and there, still work full time.

Mostly low cost camping, some times a C/P. My very first trip out was to Guilderton (Moore River) C/P. Had a great time and meet a lovely group of retiree's on their annual get a way who included me in their activities.

Since then I have never looked back. Our get togethers on here are always good fun and I have made some very good friends.

Keep an eye on the get togethers thread. I hope to have something on there soon, not to far away from Perth.

grahos · Guru

Welcome to the site Kisha,as others have said this is a fantastic info site,You will learn heaps from others who sometimes have done the hard yards and are willing to help each of us not to make similar mistakes when setting up and buying everything from toilets to Rigs and Tugs.

Foz · Veteran Member

onya!