I have been following the Forum for quite a long time now, but I was waiting until I actually knew when I would be getting a van before I joined and this was looking like it would be a number of years.At the Sandown Leisurefest last October I met the Leylands and we talked of my dream of travelling with my 4WD and van.Mal told me to just pack up and go, dont worry about the money it would sort itself out (easy said!!). Ten days later my workplace called for interest in voluntary redundancy packages.So it was hello voluntary redundancy, goodbye work and hello to my new toys the beast (Kia Sorento) and the beauty (Regal Deluxe Compact Tourer, the whole 12 feet of her!!)OK, she is a little van but she does have ducted reverse cycle air conditioning.Together will do great things; i.e. travel all over the countryside.I hope we meet up sometime.
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Welcome Esmeralda. You go girl! It's a great feeling, and a good life. Enjoy what you experience over every hill and around every bend. See you out on the road some time.
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Welcome to the forum..........great bunch of people here, always helpful and great for a few laughs as well............congrats on taking the plunge..........luv the pic of the van.
Hi pws, I am planning a short trip to Shepparton in the next few weeks (a bit of a practice run) and after Easter school holidays I plan to follow the Murray River for a little while. Only planning shortish trips at the moment - but then again the Murray isn't short.
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Esmeralda
It aint over until the fat lady sings, and I dont feel like singing just yet!
Thanks for the welcome. The van is small but hopefully will do the job for a while this is all a learning curve. I have to get used to towing and parking by myself. Going forward is OK but I need a bit of practice reversing!
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It aint over until the fat lady sings, and I dont feel like singing just yet!
Welcome Esmerelda. I'm just finishing my 'shake out' trip. I've had a great time doing it - now just have to fix the bugs I've found then I can start for real! See you on the road some day.
not wrong Cruising Granny! its either been to hot, to wet or to bloody windy to really go anywhere and enjoy it, I'm getting itchy feet just want to get away for a weekend in the camper..
Hi pws, I am planning a short trip to Shepparton in the next few weeks (a bit of a practice run) and after Easter school holidays I plan to follow the Murray River for a little while. Only planning shortish trips at the moment - but then again the Murray isn't short.
Gday... Welcome to the forum and it all sounds great Esmeralda ... I am currently on the Upper Murray ... came over from Wangaratta, Kiewa, Tallangatta, Tintildra, Walwa and now in Corryong. The drive along the Murray Valley Hwy and Murray itself is magnificent ... so green and the water is breathtaking. It would be a great 'short' trip ... round trip from Albury. Cheers and happy travelling John
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Welcome Esmerelda - I have a little van, and have just done my first solo trip with it (14ft) no AC though, fans are good. Went down to Victoria from SE Qld - just got back today - and yep, going forward is fine - have to learn backing - wanted to get it in the yard, and lucky me - my lawn mower man, who used to be a truckie, arrived and backed it in for me - he reckons he will give me some lessons one day - when he is not busy - that will be never! Oh well, might just do some small backing in yard - after I clean the grime off.
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Thanks Jules - it looks like you had a great trip. I am sure I will get used to the small space but, as you said, it does have air conditioning, personally I think the previous owner went a tad overboard, but no doubt it will be appreciated in the hot weather. My Dad is teaching me to tow and to reverse park (and getting a bit confused about left and right) but I think I will get a reversing camera for the van, the one on the car certainly helps. Cheers
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Esmeralda
It aint over until the fat lady sings, and I dont feel like singing just yet!
Hi John, It is a long time since I spent much time on the Murray. I am thinking of going to Corryong and start from there, but still not sure. I plan to spend a little time in Rutherglen as my uncle and aunt had a winery/farm there some time ago - now both deceased.
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Esmeralda
It aint over until the fat lady sings, and I dont feel like singing just yet!
Thanks Sheba, I think I have mastered going slow and the never ending getting in and out to see where I am at - it is the backing straight I seem to have problems with - and coordinating the mirrors. Cheers,
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It aint over until the fat lady sings, and I dont feel like singing just yet!
