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Jonny


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Looks like I might have found the Mother Lode, here. I'm 72 and all I have is an old dog, an old land cruiser and an 18' caravan. I do a good impersonation of Clink in Hogan's Hero's. I know NOTHING about caravans or the nuances of towing them. I also believe in safety in numbers when travelling. Hoping for your advice for a newcomer.

Jonny.



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You may find a lot of helpful technical advice and checklists at Caravan Council of Australia www.caravancouncil.com.au/ Download all their information Free.

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Hey Jonny. Welcome! What state do you find yourself in? Are you going to be fulltime on the road or have a home base? Cheers stretch.

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Hello jonny, a very warm welcome. Lots of friends here. Enjoy. Rocket n strop



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Jonny


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Thanks for the link. I need a caravan course. Are there any recommended courses you know of?

 



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I'm in Brisbane. Moggill. Stuck here until mid September due to upcoming hand operation.



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Thanks for your response. I hope to become immersed in caravanning and meet new friends. Hopefully a group. Safety in numbers when you're 72.



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Goodluck with your operation. At least it is warmer in Brisbane l'm stuck in the covid state with teeth chattering.

There are plenty of nomads on the road that you will meet, make friends and learn the places we camp,

Stretch.



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Get to the Atherton Tablelands when & if..No rat race tropical coast

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If you have an old land cruiser and an 18' caravan then you have credible equipment. The dog we just assume as part of the picture.

What is it you feel you dont know and need briefing on?

What experience have you already had at operating this sort of equipment?

Where are you considering operating and what sort of mileage / day etc?

The only advice I will give you unreservedly, I speak from mining industry experience. Particularly if you are operating Solo. Be fool for safety.   3 points of contact on steps .. chuck out food that might be a bit pongy. Just be the AntiBiggles. If you are out in the scrub and you even twist your ankle you are out of action. Carry drinking water / food enough for weeks. 

HTH ...

 



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Jonny wrote:

I'm in Brisbane. Moggill. Stuck here until mid September due to upcoming hand operation.

 Strop did a course on the sunshine coast Or just a bit north of the sunshine coast. Drove to nth. Gympie teaching him. Was expensive but worth it. It is a good idea. People  Ran business from their farm. Started n finished there n had lunch with them. Lunch was  part of the price. Rocket n strop



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Hey Jonny,

Many free camping Queenslanders head South to Victoria in Summer and end up at Greens Lake, near Corop.

Have a look at the blog site here...many solos here in the hot dry months.

New hot showers, new flushing toilets and dump point. Close to towns for shopping.

Check WikiCamps for reviews.



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