A batchelor friend of mine is contemplating purchase of a caravan and travelling Solo. What advice would you give him?
stoney123 said
04:00 AM Aug 7, 2016
stay a batchelor :)
macka17 said
09:26 AM Aug 7, 2016
As Above. Then GO.........................
He'll probably find a 17-17ft6 van ideal size for one with room to move and store a few things.
Easy to tow with average ute or Falcon type car. Comfy with most Larger AWD/ mid 4WD's.
Coupla water tanks under. Instant HW unit, Hand shower Plus ext tent. Porta Potti If second hand I'd buy a new tut if it has one. Yukkkk.
Solar, 200w or coupla smaller ones on roof. regulator inside with a 85 to 110 Battery in fr boot. Small genny/25a smart Charger for inclement weather..Separate small oven if none in van. and bedding. plus a coupla bottles of Single Malt. and awaaaaaay.....
TV with lotsa movies, footie, fishing shows on Hard drive. and set of headphones so you can play music etc, as loud as you like without annoying others.
I used a small Trolley jack for levelling sideways and up down drawbar. Supercheap.... Member. $36 today last day for a $100 plus SCA. and a pr of screw jack axle stands in tray. for working on car etc.
Coupla lengths of 6in sewer pipe capped with inlet elbow to suit sink drain (grey water) and fits/straps under sink against front/side wall With outlet going to Valved T Piece for draining or holding for dump.
Oh and find a comfy chair to relax in. I find the upright canvas "Directors" chairs most comfy long term.
That was my setup for yrs. Very comfy and easy to use. Compass semi offroad. Pop Top. behind a Navara Ute.
We were. Camped alongside a nice old guy travelling by himself recently,he a good supply of wood and a nice campfire going every night .
he made everyone welcome to come and join him and we were gad to be in his company ..
-- Edited by Ron-D on Sunday 7th of August 2016 10:13:35 AM
Happywanderer said
10:17 AM Aug 7, 2016
Go for it. There's a lot to see out there and enjoy.
Oh, and suggest he joins this group himself as there is so much information to read.
Dougwe said
12:40 PM Aug 7, 2016
The only thing I will add is, check out all sections of the forum as there is heaps of valuable information. Any questions just ask in the appropriate section/s.
the rocket said
05:13 PM Aug 7, 2016
stoney123 wrote:
stay a batchelor :)
Ha, ha. Thats funny
macka17 said
09:55 AM Aug 8, 2016
He's stayed free thus far. Don't spoil it mate.
Stay away from ball and chain.
Life IS a lot better...
The second you join hands. ALL freedom and individuality is gone.
Breed then break free I reckon.
Example.
Pipelines... Me around 25yrs.
Married. missus 2 kids, another on way.
travelling lines in caravan with Second hand diesel Land Rover.
Mate. same machine/income.
Single.
Diesel Merc. Lived in hotels near sections worked.
NEVER wore a shirt twice. Binned them every night. same with jocks.
THAT's The difference.
Doing it again. i'd be single too.
sandgrooper1 said
04:01 PM Aug 8, 2016
Hey macka17,
Apart from it being sage advice...
I take it Mrs Mack17 doesn't read this forum......
A batchelor friend of mine is contemplating purchase of a caravan and travelling Solo. What advice would you give him?
As Above.
Then GO.........................
He'll probably find a 17-17ft6 van ideal size for one with room to move and store a few things.
Easy to tow with average ute or Falcon type car. Comfy with most Larger AWD/ mid 4WD's.
Coupla water tanks under. Instant HW unit, Hand shower Plus ext tent.
Porta Potti
If second hand I'd buy a new tut if it has one. Yukkkk.
Solar, 200w or coupla smaller ones on roof. regulator inside with a 85 to 110 Battery in fr boot.
Small genny/25a smart Charger for inclement weather..Separate small oven if none in van.
and bedding. plus a coupla bottles of Single Malt.
and awaaaaaay.....
TV with lotsa movies, footie, fishing shows on Hard drive.
and set of headphones so you can play music etc, as loud as you like without annoying others.
I used a small Trolley jack for levelling sideways and up down drawbar.
Supercheap.... Member. $36 today last day for a $100 plus SCA.
and a pr of screw jack axle stands in tray. for working on car etc.
Coupla lengths of 6in sewer pipe capped with inlet elbow to suit sink drain (grey water)
and fits/straps under sink against front/side wall
With outlet going to Valved T Piece for draining or holding for dump.
Oh and find a comfy chair to relax in.
I find the upright canvas "Directors" chairs most comfy long term.
That was my setup for yrs. Very comfy and easy to use.
Compass semi offroad. Pop Top.
behind a Navara Ute.
That was Di's Favourite van.
We were. Camped alongside a nice old guy travelling by himself recently,he a good supply of wood and a nice campfire going every night .
he made everyone welcome to come and join him and we were gad to be in his company ..
-- Edited by Ron-D on Sunday 7th of August 2016 10:13:35 AM
Oh, and suggest he joins this group himself as there is so much information to read.
Ha, ha. Thats funny
Stay away from ball and chain.
Life IS a lot better...
The second you join hands. ALL freedom and individuality is gone.
Breed then break free I reckon.
Example.
Pipelines... Me around 25yrs.
Married. missus 2 kids, another on way.
travelling lines in caravan with Second hand diesel Land Rover.
Mate. same machine/income.
Single.
Diesel Merc. Lived in hotels near sections worked.
NEVER wore a shirt twice. Binned them every night. same with jocks.
THAT's The difference.
Doing it again. i'd be single too.
Hey macka17,
Apart from it being sage advice...
I take it Mrs Mack17 doesn't read this forum......
Cheers AL