Finally Decided to do what I want most to do - to travel around Australia (while I still can!) in a free living style for the most part (only using camps a couple of days a week) so I can get to see as much as possible. But After having researched god knows how many used campervan and motorhomes sites and decided that the ones with the best layout for me would be the avan applause or the avida escape or the sunliner sarina (all same layout actually)..... I find I can't afford them. Nope- not even the used ones.
Not without a loan that is. And the fact I have to give up my job to do this, of course a loan is not possible. Of course I intend to work my way around Australia (qualified in heath/ body therapy/ massage PLUS front of house/ office/retail PLUS teaching qualification...... oh, you get the drift...... gimme a broom I'll use it, if it is paid)- but no job/no loan. Fair 'nuff really. But that means either stay in a job and never travel - cos lets face it the living expenses today are too much to live AND save! And if I did eventually manage to Id probably be so old Id be coughing dust!
OR. Go buy a cheap little campervan that will getme from A to B.- but one with a toilet and shower! And hopefully reliable! Not exactly the best start.
Anyone else had this sort of dillemma? Any advice? Cheers Di
-- Edited by didi on Sunday 15th of June 2014 07:09:54 PM
Buy what you can afford is my advice.
didi said
07:29 PM Jun 16, 2014
Thanks Sheba. Thinking about it- in summer theres always the beach
wendyv said
10:02 PM Jun 16, 2014
Didi.
have you checked out the market section of the CMCA website? There is a big variety of already fitted out pre-loved rigs there. You may find something you can afford.
didi said
08:38 AM Jun 17, 2014
hey thanks Sheba. Any info is good info I've realised- after trawling the internet all yesterday that it will take me a while to find the right motorhome at the right price for me- so doubt I will be movingbefore summer. But can anyone tell me- do campsites do cheaper rates in winter or dearer- or same all year round? Cheers
didi said
08:40 AM Jun 17, 2014
Hi wendyrv. Thanks for that - did check out their site but not many in my price bracket -or state. But will keep looking. Cheers
-- Edited by didi on Tuesday 17th of June 2014 08:41:01 AM
_wombat_ said
09:19 AM Jun 17, 2014
didi wrote:
hey thanks Sheba. Any info is good info I've realised- after trawling the internet all yesterday that it will take me a while to find the right motorhome at the right price for me- so doubt I will be movingbefore summer. But can anyone tell me- do campsites do cheaper rates in winter or dearer- or same all year round? Cheers
most are cheaper in winter, stay away from Big 4 IMHO, ok i f you have a family of small kids.
didi said
09:33 AM Jun 17, 2014
Yes, Sheba, not keen on big4 anyway. hope to finally get a couple of rescue dogs (love dogs!- any animals) to be with me when I get my rv and I know Big4 not particularly dog friendly. Thanks for that though
-- Edited by didi on Tuesday 17th of June 2014 09:33:52 AM
jules47 said
09:59 AM Jun 17, 2014
Hi didi - another place to get a shower is a public swimming pool - they usually have showers etc., and often it is only a couple of dollars for a shower - when our bathroom was getting renovated, my husband and son used to go the local pool after work and it only cost them $2 each.
_wombat_ said
10:09 AM Jun 17, 2014
jules47 wrote:
Hi didi - another place to get a shower is a public swimming pool - they usually have showers etc., and often it is only a couple of dollars for a shower - when our bathroom was getting renovated, my husband and son used to go the local pool after work and it only cost them $2 each.
that reminds me, didi you could always shower down my hole, and I could give you a hand
jules47 said
10:21 AM Jun 17, 2014
Remember didi - I warned you about the "terrible trio"!!!!
_wombat_ said
10:25 AM Jun 17, 2014
jules47 wrote:
Remember didi - I warned you about the "terrible trio"!!!!
Vic41 said
10:51 AM Jun 17, 2014
jules47 wrote:
Hi didi - another place to get a shower is a public swimming pool - they usually have showers etc., and often it is only a couple of dollars for a shower - when our bathroom was getting renovated, my husband and son used to go the local pool after work and it only cost them $2 each.
I did that also Jules, particularly up north, had a swim too. I would take a change of smalls and perhaps T shirt in a plastic bag with me and give them a "shower wash) while still wearing them, rinse etc, change into the clean ones after I dried off and when I left hung them up inside my camper to continue the journey, dry by the time I got to my destination....
didi said
01:10 PM Jun 17, 2014
Too late Wombat- already been warned about you!!!
Prefer to shower alone, but thanks for the concerned???? offer.
Didi
_wombat_ said
03:44 PM Jun 17, 2014
didi wrote:
Too late Wombat- already been warned about you!!!
Prefer to shower alone, but thanks for the concerned???? offer.
Didi
Jules was only joking
jules47 said
04:05 PM Jun 17, 2014
Was I??????
_wombat_ said
05:34 PM Jun 17, 2014
jules47 wrote:
Was I??????
Well, that is what Billeeeeeee told me
rockylizard said
11:01 AM Jun 19, 2014
Gday...
Sorry for taking so long but I only just remembered this website.
-- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 19th of June 2014 11:01:46 AM
Lesley F said
11:02 AM Jun 19, 2014
No doubt you've checked out the trading post - it's moved from a newspaper to online.
As for work - I spent a considerable amount of time in the Kimberleys in year 07 and 08 - most outback towns are begging for people with skills of any kind. Good luck - I hope you get going on the road soon.
didi said
11:24 AM Jun 19, 2014
Wow thanks John really useful site!
didi said
11:28 AM Jun 19, 2014
Sure have Lesley- just nothing yet, Ill keep looking as Im determined to make it happen.
Buy what you can afford is my advice.
Thanks Sheba. Thinking about it- in summer theres always the beach
have you checked out the market section of the CMCA website? There is a big variety of already fitted out pre-loved rigs there. You may find something you can afford.
hey thanks Sheba. Any info is good info
I've realised- after trawling the internet all yesterday that it will take me a while to find the right motorhome at the right price for me- so doubt I will be movingbefore summer. But can anyone tell me- do campsites do cheaper rates in winter or dearer- or same all year round? Cheers
Hi wendyrv. Thanks for that - did check out their site but not many in my price bracket -or state. But will keep looking. Cheers
-- Edited by didi on Tuesday 17th of June 2014 08:41:01 AM
most are cheaper in winter, stay away from Big 4 IMHO, ok i f you have a family of small kids.
Yes, Sheba, not keen on big4 anyway. hope to finally get a couple of rescue dogs (love dogs!- any animals) to be with me when I get my rv and I know Big4 not particularly dog friendly. Thanks for that though
-- Edited by didi on Tuesday 17th of June 2014 09:33:52 AM
that reminds me, didi you could always shower down my hole, and I could give you a hand
I did that also Jules, particularly up north, had a swim too. I would take a change of smalls and perhaps T shirt in a plastic bag with me and give them a "shower wash) while still wearing them, rinse etc, change into the clean ones after I dried off and when I left hung them up inside my camper to continue the journey, dry by the time I got to my destination....
Too late Wombat- already been warned about you!!!
Prefer to shower alone, but thanks for the concerned???? offer.
Didi
Jules was only joking
Well, that is what Billeeeeeee told me
Gday...
Sorry for taking so long
but I only just remembered this website.
It may be helpful in keeping your costs down.
http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/lists26.htm
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 19th of June 2014 11:01:46 AM
No doubt you've checked out the trading post - it's moved from a newspaper to online.
As for work - I spent a considerable amount of time in the Kimberleys in year 07 and 08 - most outback towns are begging for people with skills of any kind. Good luck - I hope you get going on the road soon.
Wow thanks John really useful site!
Sure have Lesley- just nothing yet, Ill keep looking as Im determined to make it happen.