I am at sandy hollow at this time how do we meet

G'day. Recently, I read a post by a bloke from Queensland who bought an old Freeway slide-on and Ford Courier combo. That's the same rig I have and I was hoping to ask the bloke a few questions but I've forgotten his name.  I've had the Freeway for some months but only just bought the tray back ute (my previous ute was a tub tray and unsuitable). But I haven't put the two together yet. I'm still doing stuff to the Courier to get it ready. One thing I'm thinking about is Polyair Springs. I wanted to ask the bloke if his Courier has standard suspension. He mentioned that the trip back from the gulf country to where he lives "was a breeze". I also have a few questions about the turnbuckles (tie downs) he uses. I have the same type. If I remember correctly, his logo is a drawing of a bloke fishing. And this is a pic of the rig he posted. Hoping he'll read this and get in touch. Gary

What??? You mean little old ladies are travelling Oz solo? And there I was thinking how brave I'll be when I finally leave the driveway for the last time on my big trip around Oz. I've been telling everyone I deserve a medal. Hehe. My rig will be ready soon, and I'll take a pic or two. She's a bit basic but nonetheless my pride and joy. Pensioner's budget, ya know.

Watch it sonny.   You're younger than me.

Cheers,

Sheba.

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I'm planning to sell up everything and go solo some day (with my dog). I'd like to buy a Winnebago or Jayco motorhome and make it my home for the rest of my life. Obviously there will be limits to what I can take along. I'm wondering what people do with their music and movie collections. I have hundreds of DVDs, CDs, LPs and photos and I'm thinking about backing them all up on one or more digital storage devices and leaving the originals with friends or family. I also have loads of books, but they're about the heaviest things you could carry, so I'm thinking about locating eBook versions of those that I like the most.

As for comfort, I would think that reverse cycle air conditioning would be mandatory. My other big concern would be sleeping at close quarters with my dog, especially on days when she's had a bone to chew. As dog owners will know, Bonez Meanz Fartz, so I'm wondering if it would be feasible to sleep all night with the fan on. Just how noisy are they, if at all?

My other concern is telephone and Internet. I plan to do most of my travelling along the east coast, and stay mainly in urban caravan parks. What would people recommend in the way of services and providers? Are there many free wifi hotspots in the caravan parks? I know that MacDonalds restaurants have free wifi access, but other than that? Is terrestrial TV access good enough along the coast, or do I need to go for satellite TV (eg Vast)?

 

hello dorian, Well, I cannot answer all your questions but here goes a few. TV - we got a vast installed in Brisbane and are very happy with it. Even get channels not accessable normally. We usually travel on the east coast. Recently i scanned every photo we owned and photos kept from relatives past. Was a massive task but one worthwhile. Now they are all on my computer and I look at them more now than I ever did. Also have them on backup and keep with other relies. Threw out every photo - 20 photo albums taking up space. next is our dvd collection - I am going to take them all out of their cases and put them in an album that can take 200 to 300 dvd's - then turf the cases. As for books, I am going to purchase an ebook. Sorry can't help with the dog query as do not have a dog. good luck and safe travels. rocket

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As expected..this is going to be far more difficult than i anticipated..oh well one lives in hope! (if it helps..Ive been a volunteer overseas for the past 10 years, my heart is in the right place..i just want to wander about Australia while i am still fit and able to appreciate it all).

Any one looking for us we are at Cowra staying near the show ground  will be here till mid Sept. 2013

...freezing the agates down in Tassie.