We are new to the forum, My name is Steve, and my wife is Ros.
we are looking to do some touring next year, and looking at buying a Van.. we are new to it all so help would be appreciated.
Have a few likes Tandem, Sep Toilet, Sep shower, Club kitchen, East West bed, Price range $20,000 to $35,000.
we lived in a 30 ft van with out teen daughter for two years while our house was being built, this is the only experience we have with Caravans, so pretty green.
Hope to get some sound advice from you guys
Regards
Steve
Possum3 said
02:26 PM Dec 11, 2017
Check out Caravan Council of Australia www.caravancouncil.com.au/compliance
Ensure any caravan you choose that the van can meet requirements of Compliance Check list from CCA.
There are many Caravans listed on the beware list of www.facebook.com/groups/lemoncaravansinaus/.
Hope to see you out there.
Regards Possum.
Cadpete said
03:07 PM Dec 11, 2017
G'day Salt and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. Sometimes better to buy second hand - hopefully all the faults have been fixed , though looking at your budget that's where you are looking anyway.
Pete and Marion
Tony Bev said
03:48 PM Dec 11, 2017
Welcome to the forum, Salt
Not many people come to this part of the forum, you may get a better response if you copy and paste your question, in the General Forum
You are already half way there, as you have a list of things you wish to have in your future van
Generally speaking, if you intend to use caravan parks all the time, then any type of caravan will do
If you intend to do some/all, free, donation, or low cost sites then the following (extras), are handy pieces of kit to have
Shade/awning, as without an air conditioner working, travellers like to sit outside under their shade
A means of storing your shower/sink grey water, as some free, donation, or low cost sites, are for self-contained travellers only
Leisure battery, and some solar to charge it, plus change normal interior lights to LED type
If you intend to travel where it is hot, then a fridge that is Climate "T" rated
Hope that this info is useful to you, and that someone can give you the make and model of caravan, which ticks most of your boxes
Dougwe said
11:13 AM Dec 12, 2017
Welcome to the gang Steve, enjoy here and out in the playground.
As you have got some info from others and it is a personal choice thing I won't add to the above. Only to say have a good look around before purchasing.
aussietraveller said
06:15 PM Dec 14, 2017
A very big welcome from us too we hope you enjoy your time with us and the best way to buy a van is to spend time researching what you need and writing up a list of non negotiable requirements and things you would like but could do without.
GannyontheGo said
08:40 AM Dec 15, 2017
Hi All,
Well, I've taken the plunge and bought my first motorhome. Can't wait to start the next adventure with my two dogs. Thanks for all the useful tips and advice here-read it all before I decided what sort of rig would suit me, and bought the Guide to Free Campsites 2018 so I can plan ahead. So much to learn before I even start the engine!
Cheers!
Cadpete said
11:32 AM Dec 15, 2017
G'day GrannyontheGo and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. You've added this to an existing thread so many may not fine you to say G'day.
Pete and Marion
Woody n Sue said
01:11 PM Dec 23, 2017
And its welcome from us two 2 Sait your off to a good start so keep asking questions you will get there in the end
woody n su
Woody n Sue said
01:13 PM Dec 23, 2017
And its welcome from us two 2 too GrannyontheGo
Enjoy that new wagon
Woody n sue
Tony Bev said
11:29 PM Dec 23, 2017
GannyontheGo wrote:
Hi All,
Well, I've taken the plunge and bought my first motorhome. Can't wait to start the next adventure with my two dogs. Thanks for all the useful tips and advice here-read it all before I decided what sort of rig would suit me, and bought the Guide to Free Campsites 2018 so I can plan ahead. So much to learn before I even start the engine!
Cheers!
May I be one of the first to welcome you to the forum, GrannyontheGo
the rocket said
09:03 AM Jan 14, 2018
Hi salt, welcome. Sure heaps of people on here will b able to help. Cheers.
HI Guys
We are new to the forum, My name is Steve, and my wife is Ros.
we are looking to do some touring next year, and looking at buying a Van.. we are new to it all so help would be appreciated.
Have a few likes Tandem, Sep Toilet, Sep shower, Club kitchen, East West bed, Price range $20,000 to $35,000.
we lived in a 30 ft van with out teen daughter for two years while our house was being built, this is the only experience we have with Caravans, so pretty green.
Hope to get some sound advice from you guys
Regards
Steve
Ensure any caravan you choose that the van can meet requirements of Compliance Check list from CCA.
There are many Caravans listed on the beware list of www.facebook.com/groups/lemoncaravansinaus/.
Hope to see you out there.
Regards Possum.
G'day Salt and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. Sometimes better to buy second hand - hopefully all the faults have been fixed
, though looking at your budget that's where you are looking anyway.
Pete and Marion
Welcome to the forum, Salt
Not many people come to this part of the forum, you may get a better response if you copy and paste your question, in the General Forum
You are already half way there, as you have a list of things you wish to have in your future van
Generally speaking, if you intend to use caravan parks all the time, then any type of caravan will do
If you intend to do some/all, free, donation, or low cost sites then the following (extras), are handy pieces of kit to have
Hope that this info is useful to you, and that someone can give you the make and model of caravan, which ticks most of your boxes
As you have got some info from others and it is a personal choice thing I won't add to the above. Only to say have a good look around before purchasing.
A very big welcome from us too we hope you enjoy your time with us and the best way to buy a van is to spend time researching what you need and writing up a list of non negotiable requirements and things you would like but could do without.
Well, I've taken the plunge and bought my first motorhome. Can't wait to start the next adventure with my two dogs. Thanks for all the useful tips and advice here-read it all before I decided what sort of rig would suit me, and bought the Guide to Free Campsites 2018 so I can plan ahead. So much to learn before I even start the engine!
Cheers!
G'day GrannyontheGo and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. You've added this to an existing thread so many may not fine you to say G'day.
Pete and Marion
woody n su
Enjoy that new wagon
Woody n sue
May I be one of the first to welcome you to the forum, GrannyontheGo
Hi salt, welcome. Sure heaps of people on here will b able to help. Cheers.