We are about to leave monday, for 2-3-or 4 months from melbourne ,along the east coast .We have no plans where we want to stop.we are going to wing it
what i like to know is what sort of things to take
regards willy
KFT said
08:12 PM Mar 17, 2016
I am happy to have a go at this but I am certain there will be many suggestions from some very experienced members here:
1. caravan
2. SWMBO
3 money
4 drinkies(restock as required)
5 food to start off with
6 BBQ
7 comfy chairs
8 a selection of tools you can use
9 a broom
10 some clothes for cooler weather
11 Umbrella
12 Computer or Tablet with internet access and wikicamps loaded.
hope that helps
Frank
KJB said
08:58 PM Mar 17, 2016
Don't forget the Aeroguard................!
KB
Dougwe said
09:13 PM Mar 17, 2016
Now come on KFT, you told me SWMBO is an optional extra and doesn't go on the list, only if space permits
At least one pot, pan and toaster.
Hand sanitizer and baby wipes are both very handy items to carry in den and tug, they are high on my list and I tell you that for free.
Keep Safe on the roads.
daffyfrancis said
09:26 PM Mar 17, 2016
Don't forget the van or if you are really going to wing it -the plane Fire pot, billy & jaffle iron if free camping.
David
-- Edited by daffyfrancis on Thursday 17th of March 2016 10:13:43 PM
madaboutled said
10:26 PM Mar 17, 2016
KFT wrote:
I am happy to have a go at this but I am certain there will be many suggestions from some very experienced members here:
1. caravan 2. SWMBO 3 money 4 drinkies(restock as required) 5 food to start off with 6 BBQ 7 comfy chairs 8 a selection of tools you can use 9 a broom 10 some clothes for cooler weather 11 Umbrella 12 Computer or Tablet with internet access and wikicamps loaded.
hope that helps
Frank
I noticed that SWMBO takes second place over the caravan and drinkies have more priority over food.... or am I reading too much in the order of things. LOL.
Hendo said
07:59 AM Mar 18, 2016
I'll have another go, think I pushed the wrong button.
I suggest that you pack your van with what you think you'll need, then unpack it and repack with half of what you thought you needed, this will about right.
Hendo
NeilandRaine said
08:18 AM Mar 18, 2016
Two things to consider:
Take nothing and buy as you go, this will give you what you need and knowledge for next time.
Pack what you think you will need, put a paper dot on everything as you pack. Remove the dot as you use the item. At the end
of the trip remove anything that still has a dot on it.
Seriously we have unpacked the van three times and still have stuff we never use and often need something we don't have
msg said
08:34 AM Mar 18, 2016
One day I'm definitely going to use my snorkelling gear.
Swoffer said
10:09 AM Mar 18, 2016
Fishing gear folks , then see how much weight room you have left for less important items.
liz795 said
10:40 AM Mar 18, 2016
KFT very funny
iam set up for free camping i hope, but did not think of umbrella,and wikicamps, fishing gear,
NeilandRaine and hendo i hear what you say, ( iam packing things i might need.) i will buy as i go, my van is fully loaded already i will empty out
Fried Rice said
11:51 AM Mar 18, 2016
Don't forget the first aid kit ...i.e. Duct tape, Heavy duty Velcro, WD40
(and of course Band aids, Dettol, Panadol etc..)
Fried Rice
wendyv said
04:32 PM Mar 18, 2016
Photocopies of important paperwork -mine includes vehicle rego and insurance papers, house insurance, latest bank statement, passport, dog's vaccination papers, my current prescriptions.
KFT said
08:17 PM Mar 18, 2016
Hay Steve, I think I have it about right mate based on experience and some facts like you can survive for around 14 days without food but only 3 days without something to drink.
Liz I do all my fishing at the co-op so I can catch whatever I feel like eating hehehe
We are about to leave monday, for 2-3-or 4 months from melbourne ,along the east coast .We have no plans where we want to stop.we are going to wing it
what i like to know is what sort of things to take
regards willy
1. caravan
2. SWMBO
3 money
4 drinkies(restock as required)
5 food to start off with
6 BBQ
7 comfy chairs
8 a selection of tools you can use
9 a broom
10 some clothes for cooler weather
11 Umbrella
12 Computer or Tablet with internet access and wikicamps loaded.
hope that helps
Frank
Don't forget the Aeroguard................!
KB
Now come on KFT, you told me SWMBO is an optional extra and doesn't go on the list, only if space permits
At least one pot, pan and toaster.
Hand sanitizer and baby wipes are both very handy items to carry in den and tug, they are high on my list and I tell you that for free.
Keep Safe on the roads.
Don't forget the van or if you are really going to wing it -the plane
Fire pot, billy & jaffle iron if free camping.
David
-- Edited by daffyfrancis on Thursday 17th of March 2016 10:13:43 PM
I noticed that SWMBO takes second place over the caravan and drinkies have more priority over food.... or am I reading too much in the order of things. LOL.
I suggest that you pack your van with what you think you'll need, then unpack it and repack with half of what you thought you needed, this will about right.
Hendo
Take nothing and buy as you go, this will give you what you need and knowledge for next time.
Pack what you think you will need, put a paper dot on everything as you pack. Remove the dot as you use the item. At the end
of the trip remove anything that still has a dot on it.
Seriously we have unpacked the van three times and still have stuff we never use and often need something we don't have
iam set up for free camping i hope, but did not think of umbrella,and wikicamps, fishing gear,
NeilandRaine and hendo i hear what you say, ( iam packing things i might need.) i will buy as i go, my van is fully loaded already i will empty out
Don't forget the first aid kit ...i.e. Duct tape, Heavy duty Velcro, WD40
(and of course Band aids, Dettol, Panadol etc..)
Fried Rice
Liz I do all my fishing at the co-op so I can catch whatever I feel like eating hehehe