That is fantastic Dawa. There are a few threads in the techie forum about solar power. There's one I started a couple of months ago about getting set up for free camping and that has some very good advice on it including a really good solar charger - it's a CPAC and as I understand it you can use it in place of a regulator. This may or may not be suitable for you.
It's good to keep your options open before taking the final plunge. It will be interesting to see whether you embrace full time nomading or need a home base. You must be so excited.
That's what we thought too dawa, it is great but make sure you put in twice as much warm clothing that you think you might need. It is very cool and bordering on COLD here since we go here and then tomorrow we are heading to Derwent Bridge and they say it could snow there tomorrow too.
Some of them are very basic and you would be advised to have your own loo facility.
Some of them are great, like the one at the St. Helen's Recreation Area.
Just keep in mind the school holidays as any freebie along the East Coast in particular are well and truely loaded with locals as you would expect.
Some of the little van parks are OK too.
Have a look in the Camps book and also they have a little black book that you can pick up on the boat or at any info office of all the van parks and dump points and other things.
The locals tell me that February and March are the preferred times to visit here if you want really good weather. We came over in November and it was pretty cold to start off with and lots of wind and rain. Here we are in January and it is still windy and cool but we have had a couple of really nice sunny days.
That's what we thought too dawa, it is great but make sure you put in twice as much warm clothing that you think you might need. It is very cool and bordering on COLD here since we go here and then tomorrow we are heading to Derwent Bridge and they say it could snow there tomorrow too.
All four seasons in one day here.
Hi Ma
The wall at derwent bridge is a must do, the pub also serve a good meal. Pack your thermals
I have ordered a 12 volt shower.....and some road houses have $2 showers as well.
Well done on your planning process. It sounds as you've taken almost everything into account.
Many roadhouses have free showers for travellers, but offering to pay is a great gesture which will stand you and travellers who follow you in good stead for the future. I use them all the time when I'm on the job. Some prefer to keep the showers for the transport drivers, but If you ask nicely they are usually very obliging.
There are issues with backpackers freeloading everywhere, including where they go to the toilet. It's not always in a toilet. They are making is bad for the honest traveller.
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Happy travels! As regards Tassie, I just spent Sun night on the Wilmot side of Lake Barrington: Great spot and didn't need anything heavier than shorts & T-shirt. Cheers, Anton
Congratulations, I wish you all the best, how exciting. I'm with you, the summer puts me off but I suppose if you are out there you could find a river or creek to park by and stay cool that way. The only problem is the school holiday season and the availability I guess. I have purchased a 12v/battery shower and it works famously. I put some water in a bucket, drop in the hose and off you go. You can attach it to the outside of the van if you like but I don't bother. It's great. I had no gas at home one day so used it in my home shower and that worked very well too. Enjoy where ever you head. Cheers Tess
