just joined semi retired and just bought a old golf tourer van to fix up and travel with thou having doubts that , as a single ,maybe it wasnt a good idea , lacking confidence in travelling alone , all the problems hitching up ,break downs etc thought is there to look around aus but confidence is waning
had vans before but never seriously used them for journeys of more than a few hundred klms most of the time they ended up as spare rooms
anyway hoping some one can point me in the direction of a site/ forum that can give me advice on some of the repairs / updates that i need to do ?
having water problems that i cant seem to work out whats happening with both the mains tap and the tank
Wekcome to the gang David, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Why would you want to find anywhere else than this great forum mate?
There are different sub forums so look through those as heaps of great information already here. I.E. If you want to know something in the technical area slip into "Techies" sub forum and ask away but hold on tight as the flood gates can and usually do open.
There is also a "Solo" sub forum.
I am Solo and have no problems. There are heaps of solos out here mate. Mention roughly the areas you will be or are and you could meet up with some if us.
Keep Safe out there.
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Welcome David, you have come to the right place. The members here have a wealth of information and I am sure there will be someone here with experience in the area, just put a post probably in techies with a clear heading, then describe the problem you are having, make sure you include any specific model, etc.
You would be a brave person if you did not have some apprehension, but again there are many singles her eon the forum who travel on their own, some team up with others and travel in loose groups, many are more comfortable travelling on their own. Have a look under "Solo" and you will find many long stories of people travelling on their own, and loving it.
Hi David ,Welcome to the forum ,Do not say that you can't do it because you absolutely can do it . There are lots of solo's on this forum and they are all doing it (travelling that is) You can do anything you put you put your mind to.Once you make that start you'll wonder what all the worry was about.
Hi David, don't worry about repairs ect to an older van. Most minor issues are fairly straight forward to rectify if you are handy! or seek out a reputable van repairer. Older vans can be made reliable & provide years of further fun, mine is 42 years old & going strong!!! All the best, there's plenty of people out there in the same position
Hi Dzcook, Welcome to the playground. Don't sweat the small stuff. tomorrow is a brand new day. get up, smile, be happy, have a great day. get on out into the playground. you will have a great time.
We all look forward to catching up with you on the road once your 'van is all fit and good to go. You would be amazed how many older vans are on the road - they are solid and well built, unlike most of the newer ones.
There are 100s of solo nomads out there including some ladies who have been driving the lap for years now and stop in free camps by themselves often - when theyre not catching up with new friends they make through this Forum and meeting people on the road.
Be positive - you will get offered plenty of help from others here and you might even find someone who is retired who will have the skills to help you with your re-build. Only one word of warning, just watch caravan repairers if you get them to do work. If you can, get a couple of quotes and see just how busy they are.
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Hi Dave all the advice is spot on if on your on remember your not alone when you have a happy hour around the fire all your worries will fade as the wealth of information gained in general conversation with other travellers is priceless i and my better half are yet to take the leap but on our many trips on holidays we have gained so much info we are bitting at the bit to head off all the best and happy hours ahead cheers
And it's welcome from us two 2 David I think it has all been said above jump in and just do it and all your troubles will seem so faraway.
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Worry not David. Don't sweat it. There's plenty of us out there solo and not so, who are doing what you are apprehensive about. I too get apprehensive at times but then I think- WTH. It is no big deal. What we worry about tends not to happen anyway. Nike mate. Just do it.
thanks to all for the responses has made me a little less worried about doing it may catch up with some of you on the road , when , if , i ever get then van rebuilt
You can do anything you put you put your mind to.Once you make that start you'll wonder what all the worry was about.
