WOW- HOW HARD IS THIS?

didi · Senior Member

WOW- HOW HARD IS THIS?

Happywanderer · The Master

Welcome didi, you would be best to look for a campervan that you can afford or you will never get out there. That's the only advice I can give you on that.
You could also use your skills to make some money on the road. I have seen plenty of signs out at campsites for Hairdressers etc. I sure could do with a massage about now. My back is giving me a lot of grief at the moment. Would certainly pay if I saw a sign up on a van.

didi · Senior Member

Hey thanks Happy Wanderer. Going to do just that. Its not so bad I just need to find something in my price range. And Im definately going to put up a sign on my van for massage biggrin Hope to see you out there. Cheers Didi

GaryKelly · Guru

It's taken me a couple of years to put my dream together. Rather than borrow and pay for something ready to roll, I bought it piece by piece as I could afford it. Older vehicles inevitably require repairs. Now I own it. Incidentally, as many GNs have said, living on the road is a lot cheaper if you free camp.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Happywanderer wrote:
Welcome didi, you would be best to look for a campervan that you can afford or you will never get out there. That's the only advice I can give you on that.
You could also use your skills to make some money on the road. I have seen plenty of signs out at campsites for Hairdressers etc. I sure could do with a massage about now. My back is giving me a lot of grief at the moment. Would certainly pay if I saw a sign up on a van.

maybe didi would fly up to give you a massage biggrin

dazren · Guru

WOMBAT . wrote

Happywanderer wrote:
Welcome didi, you would be best to look for a campervan that you can afford or you will never get out there. That's the only advice I can give you on that.
You could also use your skills to make some money on the road. I have seen plenty of signs out at campsites for Hairdressers etc. I sure could do with a massage about now. My back is giving me a lot of grief at the moment. Would certainly pay if I saw a sign up on a van.

maybe didi would fly up to give you a massage

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smile smile Good Idea Wombat, ?? didi would get to travel, ?? and Marj, would get her Massage ?? smile smile I love stories with a ''Happy Ending ?? wink biggrin biggrin

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

dazren wrote:
WOMBAT . wrote
Happywanderer wrote:
Welcome didi, you would be best to look for a campervan that you can afford or you will never get out there. That's the only advice I can give you on that.
You could also use your skills to make some money on the road. I have seen plenty of signs out at campsites for Hairdressers etc. I sure could do with a massage about now. My back is giving me a lot of grief at the moment. Would certainly pay if I saw a sign up on a van.
maybe didi would fly up to give you a massage
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Good Idea Wombat, ?? didi would get to travel, ?? and Marj, would get her Massage ?? I love stories with a ''Happy Ending ??

when you say it like that is is good to see a happy ending like that.

where have you been mate? have not see you around for a while.

I'm not sure what is going on but Dougwe called me mate this morning. biggrin

didi · Senior Member

Thanks Gary looking at this too. But want to be ready in 6mths. Have enough to buy a cheap basic campervan/ motorhome- but like you said there may be a lot more costs added to repairs there. Had hoped to find something with a warranty/ service history. But will have an RAC check done anyway. The fit out (may need to put a shower/toilet in) will have to be done by a proffessional too. New at this.

Yes I do intend to do free camping smile

Cheers Di

-- Edited by didi on Monday 16th of June 2014 10:06:50 AM

Twillett · Member

Hi Didi,

im also a new member. Decided to hit the road before I totally burnt myself out with work. I leave in 2 weeks heading up toward the gulf and savannah way. I'm doing things a little more simply tho. This may be good or it may be not but I will soon see. I'm very used to camping so decided if I was to do this, camping was the only way I could afford to go. I feel I am well set up and have kept it very simple. I figure the only thing that will be an issue is rain. Not much fun setting up when its hosing down but I'm pretty quick, its all part of the challenge lol. I also plan on working along the way ....maybe.....anyway when you get started give me a yell I'd love to catch up.

cheers

dazren · Guru

Wombat wrote [ in part ] when you say it like that is is good to see a happy ending like that.

where have you been mate? have not see you around for a while.

I'm not sure what is going on but Dougwe called me mate this morning. biggrin

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Sorry Mate, I have been awol a bit lately, been very, very, busy, my working life comes to an end in 3 weeks time, [ YAHOOO ] and I have been putting a lot of things in order, ? as we are going to Europe for 3 months and had to organise house/dog sitters etc,Plus I was off line for 4 weeks as we were away, I have logged in a few times to see what going on, But just about every topic I see, Dougwe is going ''OFF TOPIC'' ? wink and I find it very confusing, confuse confuse

By the way, If Dougwe is starting to call you ''Mate'' ?? I hope you are being PAID, ? like the rest of his ''Mates'' ?? The starting rate he has to pay is $18.64 per conversation, for the first 5 posts, and $25.62 for any further posting

PS.. My apologies, to 'didi' for going off topic, ?? but it was Dougwe's fault [ Yet again ] wink as he called Wombat a mate, ?? which forced me to respond ? wink aww biggrin biggrin

dazren · Guru

Twillet wrote in part,

im also a new member. Decided to hit the road before I totally burnt myself out with work. I leave in 2 weeks heading up toward the gulf and savannah way. I'm doing things a little more simply tho. This may be good or it may be not but I will soon see. I'm very used to camping so decided if I was to do this, camping was the only way I could afford to go. I feel I am well set up and have kept it very simple. I figure the only thing that will be an issue is rain. Not much fun setting up when its hosing down but I'm pretty quick, its all part of the challenge lol. I also plan on working along the way ....maybe.....anyway when you get started give me a yell I'd love to catch up.

cheers

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At the risk of going 'Off Topic '' again, [ but not as much as Dougwe ] wink wink

May I also take this opportunity to say *** WELCOME *** to the forum Twillet, biggrin I see you have already met Wombat, hmm Dougwe, hmm and Vic 41, hmm Shame about that wink wink However I do suggest that you still stick around, as you will find Lots of helpful , Kind, and Courteous, people on this forum, smile smile [ just like me wink ]

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

dazren wrote:
Wombat wrote [ in part ] when you say it like that is is good to see a happy ending like that.
where have you been mate? have not see you around for a while.
I'm not sure what is going on but Dougwe called me mate this morning.
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Sorry Mate, I have been awol a bit lately, been very, very, busy, my working life comes to an end in 3 weeks time, [ YAHOOO ] and I have been putting a lot of things in order, ? as we are going to Europe for 3 months and had to organise house/dog sitters etc,Plus I was off line for 4 weeks as we were away, I have logged in a few times to see what going on, But just about every topic I see, Dougwe is going ''OFF TOPIC'' ? and I find it very confusing,
By the way, If Dougwe is starting to call you ''Mate'' ?? I hope you are being PAID, ? like the rest of his ''Mates'' ?? The starting rate he has to pay is $18.64 per conversation, for the first 5 posts, and $25.62 for any further posting
PS.. My apologies, to 'didi' for going off topic, ?? but it was Dougwe's fault [ Yet again ] as he called Wombat a mate, ?? which forced me to respond ?

thanks for that info mate.

now what was the topic, oh yes didi welcome to GN and enjoy yourself on the open road, I am sure you will.

didi · Senior Member

thanks Twillet. would love to catch up. Hope to see you around. Not quite as adventurous as you as I hope to be on the road for quite a while so need more of a 'home' on wheels, but think you are so right... do it before you burn out!!!

Cheers Di

didi · Senior Member

Thanks Dazren for the welcome biggrin biggrin biggrin (or was it wombat- this forum can get confusing lol)

Happywanderer · The Master

didi, you don't need a toilet and shower set up. That is an added expense you may not be able to do. I had an old campervan with a portaloo, showered where I could.
Now have a newer model with an inbuilt toilet but still no shower. We stop at roadhouses where we can get showers for usually $4.00. But there other places you can go into to camp the night for a reasonable price which have showers included. Victoria River Roadhouse is one example $7.50 a night. Showers and washing machines provided.
It is amazing what amenities you will find out there that will do the job at little or no cost.
The longer you wait to get all the mod cons the longer it will take you to get out there.

Twillett · Member

Thanks for the welcome Dazren. You've put my mind at rest biggrin

Vic41 · Guru

As has been said, some roadhouses have showers for a small fee. On my last trip last month I stopped at a large roadhouse on the main highway just north of Geraldton, WA, the showers were free, key at the counter, so not all charge... smile

PS: And I did not even buy fuel there as I didn't need it, but I did buy a few food/drink items after my shower.

-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 16th of June 2014 02:53:03 PM

didi · Senior Member

Thanks happy wanderer. Didnt even know about the roadhouse showers! Any website/book to tell you where these are? dont need the shower then. But dont fancy sitting outside either! So still need a little cubicle indoors. But what about long haul trips? cant be roadhouses everywhere? BTW your rig looks great! Was looking for similar. Cheers Didi

Happywanderer · The Master

I haven't had a shower in days didi. We have what we call a birdbath (handwash in the sink) or lots of baby wipes will do the trick.
We just ask at roadhouses when we are passing through.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Happywanderer wrote:
I haven't had a shower in days didi. We have what we call a birdbath (handwash in the sink) or lots of baby wipes will do the trick.
We just ask at roadhouses when we are passing through.

I thought there was a strange smell coming from my computer biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

didi · Senior Member

as I said... total newbie disbelief biggrin

the rocket · Guru

Hi didi, Welcome to the playground. I don't worry about shower either. just spent time in northern new south wales and had no problems. Information centre at Casino has free hot shower. Transit centre at Lismore has free hot shower and local cp. had showers $5. Not a problem. Even a caravan without a built in toilet is no problem. You can get a porta potty - works just the same. have fun.

mongrel · Guru

Tread lightly wombat, and I wouldn't put up with that comment Marj. Give him what for.
Mongrel.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

mongrel wrote:
Tread lightly wombat, and I wouldn't put up with that comment Marj. Give him what for.
Mongrel.

hello mate, how are you today biggrin biggrin

mongrel · Guru

I am very good my friend. Hope you are asking me mate.
Whats this . Am I your mate this week. What a good idea .
Mongrel

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Gee I havn't even been in this thread until now and I get the blame for going "off topic".

Welcome to the gang DiDi, enjoy here (if you can) and out in the playground.

As you can see by the other's I am not the one that starts to go "off topic"

mongrel · Guru

We are not really going off topic Dougwe. we are just showing the newbies what not to do.
Would you agree wombat my maaaaaaaaate.
Mongrel

Sheba · Guru

Welcome from me too Didi. I don't know if it's still true, but I remember reading in a Forum quite a while ago, that most, if not all Caravan Parks will let you use their Showers for about 5 or 10 dollars.

Cheers,

Sheba.

-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 16th of June 2014 10:46:22 PM

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

mongrel wrote:
We are not really going off topic Dougwe. we are just showing the newbies what not to do.
Would you agree wombat my maaaaaaaaate.
Mongrel

yes, can't have too many people going off topic, can we MATE

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Sheba wrote:
Welcome from me too Didi. I don't know if it's still true, but I remember reading in a Forum quite a while ago, that most, if not all Caravan Parks will let you use their Showers for about 5 or 10 dollars.
Chers,
Sheba.

Hi Sheba, I think I have seen that somewhere, would depend on how busy they were at the time