Hi, my name is Graeeme, Im 71 yo and In about a month. and after a minor op Ill have the funds to buy a pop top and start 4/6 week journeys from my home in central Victoria, return home for medical checks then off again on the next trip. I have a Holden commodore v6 and think probably a 12 ft or expanda type pop top is the way to go. Theres only myself and a small dog. Hobbies are freshwater and ocean fishing and photography so Ill start planning around those interests and see what happens.
Ive registered as a volunteer at the National Folk Festival in Canberra at Easter, free camping accom, discount meals, free entrance to all artists in exchange for 4 hours volunteering a day. I think Ill start my journey there and just go where my nose tells me to after the festival is over. Any advice would be really appreciated I am literally starting from scratch and about to buy/setup everything. additionally does anyone have comments/advice on an expanda type van, I wonder about the canvas at the end.
thanks for reading hope to meet some of you soon
aussie_paul said
03:33 PM Jan 9, 2019
Welcome Graeme, that seems like a great way to start your journey. All the best.
Aussie Paul.
Possum3 said
03:35 PM Jan 9, 2019
Welcome Gcbc, As a newbie you can download a lot of free & useful information regarding caravans at www.caravancouncil.com.au/.
Also you can get Wikicamps on your device for $10 lifetime use www.wikicamps.com.au/ you can download a trial for free - it will direct you to camping sites Australia wide.
There is also a Camps 10 book that lists all free and low cost camping www.campsaustraliawide.com/ note Camps 9 is still being sold at some outlets Camps 10 due in February.
You can get some good buys on Jayco and Coromal pop-tops a few years old without ensuites.
Gcbc said
04:12 PM Jan 9, 2019
Thanks you two, Ill start searching possum
Dougwe said
05:03 PM Jan 9, 2019
Welcome to the gang Graeeme, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Sounds a plan you have there so just enjoy as you go but,
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Cadpete said
10:49 PM Jan 9, 2019
G'day Graeeme 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. Sounds like a great plan - remember that WA (should you get that far!) requires a licence for freshwater fishing but not for salt - I'm sure many other states will have similar rules
Hi, my name is Graeeme, Im 71 yo and In about a month. and after a minor op Ill have the funds to buy a pop top and start 4/6 week journeys from my home in central Victoria, return home for medical checks then off again on the next trip. I have a Holden commodore v6 and think probably a 12 ft or expanda type pop top is the way to go. Theres only myself and a small dog. Hobbies are freshwater and ocean fishing and photography so Ill start planning around those interests and see what happens.
Ive registered as a volunteer at the National Folk Festival in Canberra at Easter, free camping accom, discount meals, free entrance to all artists in exchange for 4 hours volunteering a day. I think Ill start my journey there and just go where my nose tells me to after the festival is over. Any advice would be really appreciated I am literally starting from scratch and about to buy/setup everything. additionally does anyone have comments/advice on an expanda type van, I wonder about the canvas at the end.
thanks for reading hope to meet some of you soon
Welcome Graeme, that seems like a great way to start your journey. All the best.
Aussie Paul.
Also you can get Wikicamps on your device for $10 lifetime use www.wikicamps.com.au/ you can download a trial for free - it will direct you to camping sites Australia wide.
There is also a Camps 10 book that lists all free and low cost camping www.campsaustraliawide.com/ note Camps 9 is still being sold at some outlets Camps 10 due in February.
You can get some good buys on Jayco and Coromal pop-tops a few years old without ensuites.
Sounds a plan you have there so just enjoy as you go but,
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
G'day Graeeme 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. Sounds like a great plan - remember that WA (should you get that far!) requires a licence for freshwater fishing but not for salt - I'm sure many other states will have similar rules
Pete and Marion