You are gonna need a torch too!

And wash-powder and some pegs. If you use a laundromat you need to collect a bag of $1 and $2 coins.

I just thought, when packing stuff in our van, it tends to fall over, so I got a few of those plastic baskets from the $2 shop and it keeps things in their place better. Got various sizes, they ofen get changed around and used for different stuff. They stack together and dont take up much space if not needed.

Also we use non-slip mat inside the cupboards, not everybody likes it but it stops our plates from sliding around.

You'll find theres stuff you dont use, and stuff you want, so go and buy it if its urgent, otherwise take it from home next trip.

Non slip stuff is invaluable - in cupboards, on benches, tables and glass stove tops. As Gerty says, small baskets in cupboards are great - another thing - get some extra sink plugs - they are so small they often end up thrown out with the rubbish!!!! Also tap fittings in various sizes - a food grade hose for filling your water tank - and power lead - 15amp.

I reckon you are pretty excited about your purchase - good luck with it.

lmao, Terry you've gone from not posting to writing a novel

you missed red wine (for me) and is the viagra to keep ya lil A thingy up?

Things missing can depend on where and what camping you do.

Here's a list to consider.

First Aid, shovel, small axe, bushmans saw, riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, camp oven, small plastic tarp 6x8, spare fuses for car, snatchem strap & bow shackles, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, stretch or plastic covered clothes line, ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), a selection of metal screws, elec & duct tape, door mat, spare batteries to suit important items, fishing rod & tackle, yabbie net, blow up companion doll for desperate times, playboy mags for when the blow up doll punctures, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, hessian bag or similiar, smallish 2L insulated drinking water container for car, spares for car (you have a new car tho), Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.

Good tips from Gerty - definitely non slip mat in cupboards and drawers, we use plastic trays, and definitely fill your console with coins.

All supermarket stuff can be got underway and your next stock up like longlife milk. Ingrediants for damper bread (cook in camp oven)

There's heaps of things to take, but it depends on where u travel. I used to take full recovery gear, but for you a snatchem strap will be good safety if bogged.

Cheers

Nomad246 wrote:

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lmao, Terry you've gone from not posting to writing a novel

you missed red wine (for me) and is the viagra to keep ya lil A thingy up?

Things missing can depend on where and what camping you do.

Here's a list to consider.

First Aid, shovel, small axe, bushmans saw, riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, camp oven, small plastic tarp 6x8, spare fuses for car, snatchem strap & bow shackles, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, stretch or plastic covered clothes line, ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), a selection of metal screws, elec & duct tape, door mat, spare batteries to suit important items, fishing rod & tackle, yabbie net, blow up companion doll for desperate times, playboy mags for when the blow up doll punctures, suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, hessian bag or similiar, smallish 2L insulated drinking water container for car, spares for car (you have a new car tho), Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.

Good tips from Gerty - definitely non slip mat in cupboards and drawers, we use plastic trays, and definitely fill your console with coins.

All supermarket stuff can be got underway and your next stock up like longlife milk. Ingrediants for damper bread (cook in camp oven)

There's heaps of things to take, but it depends on where u travel. I used to take full recovery gear, but for you a snatchem strap will be good safety if bogged.

Cheers

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 Forgot to originally list some of your suggestions

First Aid, shovel, small axe, , riggers gloves or similiar for tending hot fires and working, insect repellant, mossie coils, outdoor chair and table, small plastic tarp 6x8, backup camp lantern incase of battery failure or to save battery, scissors, travel sewing kit, , ropes, tent pegs, claw hammer (and obvisious tools), , elec & duct tape,  spare batteries to suit important items,  suntan 30+ and faces only & lip balm, wide brimmed hat, , Fire lighters & weatherproof matches.

Your additions are very welcome.

The blow up doll isn't talking to me at the moment. If her attitude doesn't improve she's staying home.

 

Terry

 

 

Sounds good Terry, now, how are you going to tow the trailer mate?????

Viagra?  Single bed?  Does not compute

A can opener (not all cans come with ring pull tab.)
Batteries for torches, cameras, etc. (they are not cheap out in the country.)
Matches,
Tea tree oil great for bites and just about everything.
Dog, best chic magnet you can get.

Have a great time and yes you will get rid of stuff after the first trip.

Do you plan on having lots of visitors? You list 'dinner set' but if ther is only one of you that might be extra weight unnecessarily. We only take what we need - not enough for others. They bring their own. Someone on here suggested putting red dots on everything before you leave and as you use things, take the red dot off. At the end of your trip, anything that still has a red dot obviously isn't needed. I reckon it's a great idea for those starting out.

Think everyone has just about listed everything above, except perhaps for plumbers tape, and I don't think I saw anyone mention a clothes horse or similar to hang towels/washing on.

I had a stretch clothes line, or a plastic covered one on my list.

We prefered this because a clothes horse takes up too much room when not in use.

You can store a line very easily and tie it between whatever when you need to dry clothes, which is not all the time.

With a clothes horse you can't just hid it in a drawer.

Cheers

 

oldboar wrote:

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The right line also removes the need for pegs as well

Darrell & Sandra

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 You're not fooling me. You can't hang clothes without pegs in your mouth.

not sure if mentioned but if your at a caravan park and have a hose have spare hose fittings,
different sizes too not all caravan park taps are the same,we found that out and most taps at
cps leak too.. dont know why tho.

Love your lists TCP, I will be using it by default, if I ever get out there. Fingers crossed that the people coming through my home on Monday fall in love with it and buy it. I had most of what has been suggested on my list from when I first started planning my new life 12 months ago, however there are certainly many things that I did not have.
I particularly like the idea of the dinner suit to keep up standards. I will now be able to tell all those that suggest I will not be able to "dress down", that there will be no need as my pearls and linen suit will need to be a standard as these need to be kept up at all times.

Thanks for your sense of humour also. It has been fun to read your posts. Keep planning and safe travels.

Sharon.

Dunmowin wrote:

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Viagra?  Single bed?  Does not compute

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 I could answer this as there is a very simple answer but I aint sayin nuffin here.