hi all im new here so please be gentlte just wondering if anyone has done or is doing the big lap solo by car not 4x4 also any tips or advise would be awesome Cheers Des
jules47 said
09:38 AM Dec 8, 2014
Just driving a car - not towing? Tent?
Probably lots doing the lap solo - you will get some replies - welcome to the site by the way - heaps of information on here, ask questions, join in conversations, read ALL the sub forums (general, I digress, Greens, etc.) heaps of help available.
thedes said
09:43 AM Dec 8, 2014
Thanks jules not towing just driving and hopefully enjoying every minute have a wicked day
-- Edited by thedes on Monday 8th of December 2014 09:45:38 AM
Dougwe said
09:44 AM Dec 8, 2014
Welcome to the gang Des, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I have come across many Solo's and even couples travelling around the "Block" in just a car with small camper or even a tent.
However you travel, just do it and enjoy.
thedes said
10:06 AM Dec 8, 2014
thanks Dougwe that's the plan "just do it and enjoy it'
Nelly said
12:01 PM Dec 8, 2014
Hello there thedes - welcome to a great site and hope you enjoy getting out and about - happy travels.
thanks Nelly im sure I will enjoy it out there been talking about and making excuses for far too long
jules47 said
03:08 PM Dec 8, 2014
Hi Des - I see you are not far from Greens Lake - MidlandHighway, Corop. Why don't you come up for a drive and visit?
We are spread along the waterfront both sides of the boat ramp, and up in the tree line, good way to gain some knowledge!
wasn_me said
04:59 PM Dec 8, 2014
Hi Des, a mate did the block a few years back, in 3 months (long service leave). A couple of times he came across a guy who had a short wheel base vitara. He had pulled the passenger seat out & had a bed along the left hand side. Just goes to show you can do it as simple as you like.
Cheers Pete
thedes said
06:09 PM Dec 8, 2014
thanks Pete, ive done the nullabor a few times had a ball but that was with the missus so might be a bit different solo probably more fun lol not really fussed how long it takes don't have to be home for dinner so all good
thedes said
06:11 PM Dec 8, 2014
hi jules that's only up the road a bit from here sounds like it could be a good idea
-- Edited by thedes on Monday 8th of December 2014 06:11:57 PM
It's gonna be a great trip no matter how you do it.
Have a ball.
Cheers John.
thedes said
04:46 PM Dec 9, 2014
cheers john I certainly plan on it being great
Mezzie said
06:52 AM Dec 10, 2014
Welcome! I haven't been around yet but planning to. I'm going to Greens to stay a couple of nights armed with pen and paper. These guys are nuts!!
Allara said
08:31 PM Dec 11, 2014
I travelled from Goulburn NSW to Darwin and back with a swag and 5 dogs. Great trip but only for the dry season.
Just came back from 2 months travelling in Tassie but took a tent due to the rain. Was too expensive to take the van.
You can do anything if you put your mind to it. Enjoy your life.
Cheers
Allara
PS Going to QLD in April
Joga said
10:56 AM Dec 12, 2014
Whatever you do, DON'T book all your accommodation ahead for the whole trip.
A bloke I knew did that a few years ago -didn't want to get caught out anywhere!!
Bet he missed heaps of great places and was stuck in some real "holes"
jules47 said
07:39 AM Dec 13, 2014
wasn_me wrote:
Hi Des, a mate did the block a few years back, in 3 months (long service leave). A couple of times he came across a guy who had a short wheel base vitara. He had pulled the passenger seat out & had a bed along the left hand side. Just goes to show you can do it as simple as you like.
Cheers Pete
Hi Pete - we had a guy come into Greens Lake a couple of weeks ago in a small Vitara, he was doing just that as well, sleeping in the car with the passenger seat taken out. He is from NZ, has family over here, comes over every year or so, does a trip wherever he wants, leaves the car with family, goes home to NZ.
May be the same guy.
I like a few comforts though.
jules47 said
07:40 AM Dec 13, 2014
Joga wrote:
Whatever you do, DON'T book all your accommodation ahead for the whole trip.
A bloke I knew did that a few years ago -didn't want to get caught out anywhere!!
Bet he missed heaps of great places and was stuck in some real "holes"
Why would you book - no booking needed in free camps!
thedes said
10:38 AM Dec 13, 2014
hi guys n gals to me sounds like the guy with the vitara has the right idea the swag and the dog sounds like fun too just a few loose ends and im out of here cant wait
grahos said
08:27 PM Jan 8, 2015
I helped a guy from NZ convert a Holden Jackaroo into a sleeper,he also bought a builders trailer
and we beefed up the Aframe and other mods ,it has been in my backyard for
2 years now since he went back to NZ,coming back in March.
hi all im new here so please be gentlte
just wondering if anyone has done or is doing the big lap solo by car not 4x4 also any tips or advise would be awesome Cheers Des
Probably lots doing the lap solo - you will get some replies - welcome to the site by the way - heaps of information on here, ask questions, join in conversations, read ALL the sub forums (general, I digress, Greens, etc.) heaps of help available.
Thanks jules not towing just driving and hopefully enjoying every minute have a wicked day
-- Edited by thedes on Monday 8th of December 2014 09:45:38 AM
I have come across many Solo's and even couples travelling around the "Block" in just a car with small camper or even a tent.
However you travel, just do it and enjoy.
Hello there thedes - welcome to a great site and hope you enjoy getting out and about - happy travels.
We are spread along the waterfront both sides of the boat ramp, and up in the tree line, good way to gain some knowledge!
Hi Des, a mate did the block a few years back, in 3 months (long service leave). A couple of times he came across a guy who had a short wheel base vitara. He had pulled the passenger seat out & had a bed along the left hand side. Just goes to show you can do it as simple as you like.
Cheers Pete
thanks Pete, ive done the nullabor a few times had a ball but that was with the missus so might be a bit different solo probably more fun lol not really fussed how long it takes don't have to be home for dinner so all good
hi jules that's only up the road a bit from here sounds like it could be a good idea
-- Edited by thedes on Monday 8th of December 2014 06:11:57 PM
G'day thedes,
Welcome here.
It's gonna be a great trip no matter how you do it.
Have a ball.
Cheers John.
cheers john I certainly plan on it being great
Just came back from 2 months travelling in Tassie but took a tent due to the rain. Was too expensive to take the van.
You can do anything if you put your mind to it. Enjoy your life.
Cheers
Allara
PS Going to QLD in April
A bloke I knew did that a few years ago -didn't want to get caught out anywhere!!
Bet he missed heaps of great places and was stuck in some real "holes"
Hi Pete - we had a guy come into Greens Lake a couple of weeks ago in a small Vitara, he was doing just that as well, sleeping in the car with the passenger seat taken out. He is from NZ, has family over here, comes over every year or so, does a trip wherever he wants, leaves the car with family, goes home to NZ.
May be the same guy.
I like a few comforts though.
Why would you book - no booking needed in free camps!
hi guys n gals to me sounds like the guy with the vitara has the right idea
the swag and the dog sounds like fun too
just a few loose ends and im out of here cant wait
and we beefed up the Aframe and other mods ,it has been in my backyard for
2 years now since he went back to NZ,coming back in March.