A new member at the very beginning.. the round Oz trip dream
Zendo said
04:51 PM Oct 5, 2016
At the very beginning, where many of you have been, looking for the best way for a 71 year old and his beautiful wife. We don't know how or when but if is 3 months we would probably hire a camper van- if a year buy and resell same. THanks.
Tony Bev said
05:22 PM Oct 5, 2016
Hello Zendo
May I be one of the first to welcome you, and your beautiful wife to the forum
I received this advice many years ago, (which I did not take), from some very experienced travellers Before you outlay a lot of money on a rig, you may or may not like, or adapt to Hire what you think you would like, for a week. Just to see if it was what you wanted
While learning the ropes, so to speak, and speaking to other more experienced travellers on the road, I have come to a conclusion, so I could be wrong If a person is ready, willing, and able, to adapt to whatever type of travelling vehicle they have, then it really makes no difference what they do the lap in.
The bottom line is that if you enjoy yourself, you will have many happy memories. I sincerely hope that you have a very good and happy travelling around Oz trip ahead of you
Zendo said
06:54 PM Oct 5, 2016
Thanks Tony... it is indeed good advice.. hire something for a week and give it a go...
Dougwe said
07:53 AM Oct 6, 2016
Welcome to the gang Zendo, enjoy here and out in the playground.
If you have the chance to hire for a week I would also do that first then if as you say you decide on year or even more, look into buying. IMO.
Whatever you decide on you will enjoy the playground for sure and meet many nice people.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Grubbygypsy said
09:31 AM Oct 6, 2016
Hi Zendo and beautiful wife. Welcome. I hope you find how to do it. You'll possibly become addicted and need a permanent rig in the end though . I've pretty much lived this life for the last 35 years. Last 6 years being my latest permanent stint.
You'll find all manner of helpful advice here.
The Belmont Bear said
03:31 PM Oct 6, 2016
Hi Zendo welcome to the forum, we have had some experience with hiring motorhomes for 2 or 3 week stints. Our last trip was the top end in a 6 berth Maui out of Darwin (just the 2 of us) had a ball but not having any transportation other than the motorhome limited us a bit. After getting back from that trip we ordered a new Sunliner motorhome but had a rethink and canned the order, we decided it was better to upgrade my Kia Sorento with the Pajero Sport and buy a new Retreat van for less than half the outlay. Each person has their own preference on how they want to travel this country and how much money they have to spend will play a big part in the decision. By the way if you do decide to hire a motorhome keep an eye out for special deals, different times of year and the location have a big impact on the rate they are prepared to offer you.
jules47 said
07:04 PM Oct 6, 2016
Hey - we knew a couple with an '80's model falcon station wagon, and a two man tent - been travelling for NINE years like that - we met them in Tassy, they have been right around, up the cape, up the middle. They did upgrade to a Nissan Urvan campervan.
At the very beginning, where many of you have been, looking for the best way for a 71 year old and his beautiful wife. We don't know how or when but if is 3 months we would probably hire a camper van- if a year buy and resell same. THanks.
Hello Zendo
May I be one of the first to welcome you, and your beautiful wife to the forum
I received this advice many years ago, (which I did not take), from some very experienced travellers
Before you outlay a lot of money on a rig, you may or may not like, or adapt to
Hire what you think you would like, for a week. Just to see if it was what you wanted
While learning the ropes, so to speak, and speaking to other more experienced travellers on the road, I have come to a conclusion, so I could be wrong
If a person is ready, willing, and able, to adapt to whatever type of travelling vehicle they have, then it really makes no difference what they do the lap in.
The bottom line is that if you enjoy yourself, you will have many happy memories.
I sincerely hope that you have a very good and happy travelling around Oz trip ahead of you
If you have the chance to hire for a week I would also do that first then if as you say you decide on year or even more, look into buying. IMO.
Whatever you decide on you will enjoy the playground for sure and meet many nice people.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
You'll find all manner of helpful advice here.