I have been to Discoverer Campervns the Gold Cost to have a look a their stock of campervans. Have any of you deal with them ?
I am looking to purchase a secondhand unit in a good condition as I am not prepared to pay hat they wants for a new unit. Shèba your littel dog look so sweet so sad he/she pasedon to the doggy heaven. I had toget my littel dog pud down 2years ago she was 19 yar old. Stll have a 5 yea old foxy she is lovely.
Wolly it is good to hear you are happy traveling in your m/h after having a van I hope to be the same when I get my ideal camper
Cheers Sommer
Nelly said
08:28 AM Jan 14, 2015
Hello Sommer - we have a friend (our mechanic as well) - he came and checked the M/H I bought. I actually looked at the Discoverer site (they were situated in western Sydney - I think the same crew where you looked) and the friend advised me not to look at the Mercedes Sprinters if they were ex-ambulance. Anyway just passing on the advice that I was given. Still wishing you good luck with your decision.
Sommer said
10:59 AM Jan 14, 2015
HI Nelly
When I decide on a campervan it will be checked by both RACQ and also my regular mechanic, to make sure there is little changes for nasty surprises. You are right there is a "sister" company in Wollongong and it is my understanding they work together.
I am not in a hurry to change setup so I will take my time and let the company find the suitable camper for me.
Cheers Sommer
Sheba said
09:12 PM Jan 14, 2015
Angel developed a Tumor behind one eye Jytte. I had to have her put down.
I bought mine through the CMCA site. You can access that online, or get a copy of the Wanderer magazine, and check out the For Sale pages.
Cheers,
Sheba.
HiAce98 said
02:07 PM Jan 17, 2015
Wow you carry a lot of stuff with you Sheba to need that storage
I did my own conversion a bit at a time with test runs in between. My HiAce is a standard length because I wanted the 4WD and it didn't come longer. But it means I can go more places
I've been solo camping for many years and find I sleep better knowing I can get from my bed to the driver's seat without exiting the vehicle (tho that is getting tricky now that I'm not so young and flexible)
I have a double bed permanently in the back with storage boxes underneath that can be accessed from front or rear. Porta Potti also lives under. At the front end of the bed I have a cupboard specially built to include the chest type fridge under and shelving (to the roof) to hold all the daily use cooking gear. Then there is a slide out table (a bit like those keyboard shelves in an office desk). Chairs, table and portable solar panels slide in between the cupboard and the driver's seat. I made the bed frame in 2thirds/1thirds sections thinking I might like to remove some of it part of the time but find that storage under the bed is more useful than extra floor space.
With no pop-top I obviously can't stand up in the van, but I'm not real good on my feet anymore anyway and do most stuff sitting down on the end of the bed. Has the added bonus of pre-warming the foot area on cold nights. Plus I have a Fiamma awning I put out if I'm staying a while.
I travel about half of each year (miss the grandkids too much to go permanently) and although the van is small, it's comfortable and for me the ideal compromise between daily use vehicle and travel home.
I still dream sometimes of full time travelling in a coaster bus with a postie bike on the back, but the reality is that as my granddaughter is only 5 and my grandson 5months (and they plan a couple more), I don't think it will ever happen. They live on the property with me (600m away thru the bush) and I'm very involved with my granddaughter (grandson is still attached to mum most of the time). We cook, garden, read, do jigsaws, watch movies etc. and she loves "sleepovers". As a career mum I never had the chance to do all this sort of stuff with my son, and I find it very rewarding.
So, my point is that it really is "different strokes for different folks" and starting minimalist then developing your own style as you go is my recommendation
HiAce98 said
02:11 PM Jan 17, 2015
jules47 wrote:
Hi - just my take on the question - re storage - maybe it is time to minimise the "stuff" you are taking with you - , plus you could get one of thos Thiele things they put on the roof - the grey things that look a bit like a coffin - very handy, I would think.
I'm always a little worried about changing the centre of gravity on what is already a fairly high vehicle and changing it into a roll-over van. Prefer to keep the weight low myself.
jetj said
10:32 PM Jan 17, 2015
Hi Hiace98,
I'd love to see a pic of the way you have set out your van. I'm always looking for improvements with mine.
Sommer said
01:25 PM Jan 18, 2015
Hi Hiace98
I would also like to see some pictures of your camper as you seem to has it down to a fine art.
I am still learning
Cheers Sommer
Sommer said
01:31 PM Jan 18, 2015
HI Sheba,
Sorry about Angel I bet you miss her.
I have looked on CMCA but I want to trade my caravan in if I can so that leave that option.
I have time to look as I still drive with the van but since I am 28 and lots of summer it may
Hi, Woolly, Nelly and Sheba
I have been to Discoverer Campervns the Gold Cost to have a look a their stock of campervans. Have any of you deal with them ?
I am looking to purchase a secondhand unit in a good condition as I am not prepared to pay hat they wants for a new unit. Shèba your littel dog look so sweet so sad he/she pasedon to the doggy heaven. I had toget my littel dog pud down 2years ago she was 19 yar old. Stll have a 5 yea old foxy she is lovely.
Wolly it is good to hear you are happy traveling in your m/h after having a van I hope to be the same when I get my ideal camper
Cheers Sommer
HI Nelly
When I decide on a campervan it will be checked by both RACQ and also my regular mechanic, to make sure there is little changes for nasty surprises. You are right there is a "sister" company in Wollongong and it is my understanding they work together.
I am not in a hurry to change setup so I will take my time and let the company find the suitable camper for me
.
Cheers Sommer
Angel developed a Tumor behind one eye Jytte. I had to have her put down.
I bought mine through the CMCA site. You can access that online, or get a copy of the Wanderer magazine, and check out the For Sale pages.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Wow you carry a lot of stuff with you Sheba to need that storage
I did my own conversion a bit at a time with test runs in between. My HiAce is a standard length because I wanted the 4WD and it didn't come longer. But it means I can go more places
I've been solo camping for many years and find I sleep better knowing I can get from my bed to the driver's seat without exiting the vehicle (tho that is getting tricky now that I'm not so young and flexible
)
I have a double bed permanently in the back with storage boxes underneath that can be accessed from front or rear. Porta Potti also lives under. At the front end of the bed I have a cupboard specially built to include the chest type fridge under and shelving (to the roof) to hold all the daily use cooking gear. Then there is a slide out table (a bit like those keyboard shelves in an office desk). Chairs, table and portable solar panels slide in between the cupboard and the driver's seat. I made the bed frame in 2thirds/1thirds sections thinking I might like to remove some of it part of the time but find that storage under the bed is more useful than extra floor space.
With no pop-top I obviously can't stand up in the van, but I'm not real good on my feet anymore anyway and do most stuff sitting down on the end of the bed. Has the added bonus of pre-warming the foot area on cold nights
. Plus I have a Fiamma awning I put out if I'm staying a while.
I travel about half of each year (miss the grandkids too much to go permanently) and although the van is small, it's comfortable and for me the ideal compromise between daily use vehicle and travel home.
I still dream sometimes of full time travelling in a coaster bus with a postie bike on the back, but the reality is that as my granddaughter is only 5 and my grandson 5months (and they plan a couple more), I don't think it will ever happen. They live on the property with me (600m away thru the bush) and I'm very involved with my granddaughter (grandson is still attached to mum most of the time). We cook, garden, read, do jigsaws, watch movies etc. and she loves "sleepovers". As a career mum I never had the chance to do all this sort of stuff with my son, and I find it very rewarding.
So, my point is that it really is "different strokes for different folks" and starting minimalist then developing your own style as you go is my recommendation
I'm always a little worried about changing the centre of gravity on what is already a fairly high vehicle and changing it into a roll-over van
. Prefer to keep the weight low myself.
Hi Hiace98,
I'd love to see a pic of the way you have set out your van. I'm always looking for improvements with mine.
Hi Hiace98
I would also like to see some pictures of your camper as you seem to has it down to a fine art.
I am still learning
Cheers Sommer
HI Sheba,
Sorry about Angel I bet you miss her.
I have looked on CMCA but I want to trade my caravan in if I can so that leave that option.
I have time to look as I still drive with the van but since I am 28 and lots of summer it may
not be long before the change is needed
Cheers Sommer