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Grams


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Hi,

I have been reading the threads on travels and where everyone goes etc, but if you want to go to a place and set up your caravan for a while...but also go and see the sights etc. What do you do?

Les and I love looking at old cemeteries, ruins, museums, etc. so we plan on going to see these and other things when we travel. But we have to park the van somewhere, a central place to stay for a few weeks or months.

So for this type of thing:

Do you use CP?

Do you still use free camps?

Are there places to park the van where you want to see the sights?

I live in a small country town, so there are always plenty of parking for caravaners here. But in towards the city parking is at a premium. We don't plan on going into the cities if we can help it, probably go as far as the suburbs, but mostly stick to the quieter country areas.

thanks.



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I use a CP - most places mean you can do the sights in the afternoon when you arrive then all the next day - so 2 days stops. Otherwise I like to camp - but wont leave the van unless somewhere like Greens Lake - anywhere there are people I know or trust. Still put the lock on the towbar though.

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I'm guessing that every place is different and requires asking local residents or campers what the best course of action is.

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We use caravan parks for this kind of sight-seeing etc. If we want to stay away from the van for a few days and take the tent, we pack it up and store in a caravan park. We've never left our van for more than a couple of hours in a free-camp, and always put the lock on the hitch, even in a C/P.

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What is a "lock on the hitch"? Sorry for sounding stupid, I've just never heard this before..

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Thats a whole subject in itself Grams... we just use a strong padlock through the 2 holes which prevent lifting to put it onto the tow-ball....try the search button, for others ideas, theres been some good ones.

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Thank you Gerty.

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Have a look at the one in the picture posted by SmokeyDK,... theres others here too.

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t43024987/towball-lock/ 



-- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Thursday 23rd of May 2013 10:25:30 PM

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Never had the problem.
Swap to a MH and your bed, kitchen and stuff are always with you.

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Grams wrote:

What is a "lock on the hitch"? Sorry for sounding stupid, I've just never heard this before..

 I bring one of the safety chains up and through the hole where you pull the hitch release up and put a strong padlock through 2 links of the chain.

 

I hope this helps

Regards Chris



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I have put it on my shopping list. Thanks Gerty.

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Grams wrote:

What is a "lock on the hitch"? Sorry for sounding stupid, I've just never heard this before..




This is what I lock my van with.

Lance C

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Mine is similar to the one pictured by Firefly in Gerty's quoted post.



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Hi Grams,

If you are exploring the Grampians and surrounds....we live on a farm at the southern end and welcome caravaners to come here and park their van and stay a while and explore the region. You are more than welcome :)



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Thank you so much Karen, when we are finally in the playground, we might take you up on that lovely offer.

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