Hi Everyone, This is an introductory posting. Darryl and I purchased a campertrailer last September and have been on a couple of camping trips since then. We are new to this whole experience and are getting ready to join all of the other nomads around the country. We still have a lot to learn and we hope that by being apart of this forum that we will learn lots more. We are not afraid to ask questions so we hope we won't outdo our welcome Barbara and Darryl
Basil Faulty said
08:40 AM Feb 21, 2009
Welcome to the forum, the more the merrier. I doubt that you could wear out your welcome around here, after all I'm still here.
ibbo said
09:25 AM Feb 21, 2009
Basil Faulty wrote:
Welcome to the forum, the more the merrier. I doubt that you could wear out your welcome around here, after all I'm still here.
Welcome from Ibbo and Sylvia.If you want advice or help you are in the right place.Best wishes Cheers Ibbo.
Mike47 said
10:01 AM Feb 21, 2009
Greetings and felicitations.
The more the merrier, can't have a party unless you've got plenty of people. Put in a nice juicy post with a picture of your rig, where you've been, what you plan to do etc.
dave06 said
10:37 AM Feb 21, 2009
well Hi Barb and Daz and as others have stated you are more than welcome here. ask what you will. and like Mike I also would like to see a piccy of your setup
Bridgee said
02:35 PM Feb 21, 2009
Welcome Barbara & Darryl,
We're not afraid to ask questions on here either ..................... just afraid to look at some of the answers!!! ha ha
But seriously, we think this is the most friendly, helpful and down-to-earth camping / caravanning site in Australia...... and what's more it comes complete with it's very own unique sense of humour...... and where would we be without that ???
Brian & Sue
-- Edited by Bridgee at 16:08, 2009-02-21
BarbandDaz said
09:43 PM Feb 21, 2009
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome
When I work out how to - I will load a picture of the set up.
Barb
BarbandDaz said
03:20 PM Feb 22, 2009
Ok - let's see how we go! 1st photo is of our rig when we arrivedat Burrow's waterhole in Sundown National park. 2nd is of the rig at Ballendean after leaving Sundown. 3rd is of the rig set up at Pottsville South Beach Park and 4th is of the Dodge after we got a 2inch lift put on it. Barb and Darryl
well have a look at you pair, two words to say about that setup, pretty bloody flash, hang on thats three, let me see 1, 2, 3, yep definately three, BUGGA!!!!!!!!
I remember a long time ago when I was only a little newbie, I got a two inch lift, fair up the coit when my old man found me smoking, that hurt more than the alterations to the dodge I'll bet
how do you get on with the fuel side of things
BarbandDaz said
04:08 PM Feb 22, 2009
Hi Dave,
On our last trip towing the camper we averaged 13.7 litres per 100km. Not too bad for a V6.
dave06 said
04:12 PM Feb 22, 2009
I would say thats pretty good for not only a v6 but a 4wd as well, what do you reckon the camper would weigh in at, my guess fully loaded about what, 550 -600 kilo's
BarbandDaz said
04:21 PM Feb 22, 2009
Not having had it weighed - fully loaded - I would guess about 650kgs
Barb
Smokeydk said
01:12 PM Feb 23, 2009
Hi Barb
We have a Campertrailer.....been camping 14 times in the last 18 months....just purchased a Pajero to tow ours....
Dave & Rosie
BarbandDaz said
08:40 PM Feb 23, 2009
Hi Dave and Rosie,
We can't get over how easy it is to GO somewhere now! Just need to top up the water and perishables and away you go
Barb
dave06 said
08:57 PM Feb 23, 2009
sssshhhhh!!! dont tell everybody that, hell if word got out that it was simple to go camping what would I do, nobody would have any questions, god, think before you speak please!!!
it is of course very difficult and complex to go anywhere, theres power to consider and letters to claim and how long things will last, god it's so complex I advise everybody to stay at home........
BarbandDaz said
10:55 PM Feb 24, 2009
hehehehe
Thanks Dave, Will think carefully next time
Barb
BarbandDaz said
08:03 PM Mar 2, 2009
Hi all, thought I would give you a little more of an introduction - because I realise that the original was as bit light on for information Sorry
Barb is a wife, mother, grandmother, midwife and is into most types of craft. patchwork, quilting, scrap-booking, floral punch craft, card making, cross stitch, crochet and knitting. I also like reading and riding a bicycle. I grew up in country NSW but have been living in cities whilst with the RAAF Barb also suffers from Meniere's Disease and is learning to manage it . Are there any other nomad's who suffer from this dreadful thing????
Darryl is a ex-RAAF chef (in semi-retirement ), likes fishing, reading, computer games and bicycle riding. Darryl grew up in various towns throughout NSW prior to joing the RAAF. In the 24 years he was in the RAAF - we have lived in most states of Australia. We have lived in SE Queensland since 1998 and love our current abode in Victoria Point.
We have two children and three grandchilden. Our daughter and her family live near Beaudesert Qld and our son has just moved to the UK for two years. We have two four-legged sons (dogs) who we would love to take on the road with us - but know they would drive others nutty with their barking at those going past (regardless of the training programmes ).
We are currently planning a trip from Vic. Point to Port Macquarie, Maitland, Liverpool, Fitzroy falls, Murramarang National Park, Bournda National Park, Kosciouszko (Mt Selwyn), Wagga Wagga, Wantabadgery, Cowra, Dubbo, Bellata, Lake Coolmunda and Home. Going to be away for a month. This will be our first BIG trip with the camper and will give us an idea of what we don't need or what we have forgotten
Hope this helps others get to know us.
dave06 said
08:29 PM Mar 2, 2009
mate thats more than the dragon knows about me, but you will have an absolute ball with a trip like that in plan
Popeye said
12:23 AM Mar 7, 2009
I have the Avatar loaded now what do I do.It keeps saying no Avatar. Sorry I'm a newbee
-- Edited by Popeye at 23:28, 2009-03-06
BarbandDaz said
10:43 AM Mar 8, 2009
Welcome Popeye. Your avatar looks good. Barb and Darryl
dave06 said
10:49 AM Mar 8, 2009
well ray the avatar looks pretty damn good to me, flash as. now that shes all loaded then dont be afraid to have your say and your opinion, all welcome here mate
I just had a scary sight, you have that same horrendous growth on your lower facial area as another of our members, jeez I hope it doesnt spread
wait a minute heres a thought, (shut up I do have them occasionally) what if we all grow these things (females included, wouldnt want to exclude them out of it) we could be easily recognised anywhere
jandas fun said
11:27 AM Mar 8, 2009
Hi Popeye
welcome from us as well. Avatar looks great.
Wish i could grow some of that stuff on top of my head.
John
PeterH said
04:34 PM Mar 8, 2009
G'day Popeye and welcome. Best I have ever done for a beard is 10 days...gets too itchy for me....and the wife
This is an introductory posting.
Darryl and I purchased a campertrailer last September and have been on a couple of camping trips since then. We are new to this whole experience and are getting ready to join all of the other nomads around the country. We still have a lot to learn and we hope that by being apart of this forum that we will learn lots more. We are not afraid to ask questions so we hope we won't outdo our welcome
Barbara and Darryl
Welcome Barbara & Darryl,
We're not afraid to ask questions on here either ..................... just afraid to look at some of the answers!!! ha ha
But seriously, we think this is the most friendly, helpful and down-to-earth camping / caravanning site in Australia...... and what's more it comes complete with it's very own unique sense of humour...... and where would we be without that ???
Brian & Sue
-- Edited by Bridgee at 16:08, 2009-02-21
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome
When I work out how to - I will load a picture of the set up.
Barb
1st photo is of our rig when we arrivedat Burrow's waterhole in Sundown National park.
2nd is of the rig at Ballendean after leaving Sundown.
3rd is of the rig set up at Pottsville South Beach Park and
4th is of the Dodge after we got a 2inch lift put on it.
Barb and Darryl
We have a Campertrailer.....been camping 14 times in the last 18 months....just purchased a Pajero to tow ours....
Dave & Rosie
Hi all,
Sorry 
thought I would give you a little more of an introduction - because I realise that the original was as bit light on for information
Barb is a wife, mother, grandmother, midwife and is into most types of craft. patchwork, quilting, scrap-booking, floral punch craft, card making, cross stitch, crochet and knitting. I also like reading and riding a bicycle. I grew up in country NSW but have been living in cities whilst with the RAAF
Barb also suffers from Meniere's Disease and is learning to manage it 
. 
Are there any other nomad's who suffer from this dreadful thing????
Darryl is a ex-RAAF chef (in semi-retirement
), likes fishing, reading, computer games and bicycle riding. Darryl grew up in various towns throughout NSW prior to joing the RAAF. In the 24 years he was in the RAAF - we have lived in most states of Australia. We have lived in SE Queensland since 1998 and love our current abode in Victoria Point.
).
This will be our first BIG trip with the camper and will give us an idea of what we don't need 
or what we have forgotten 
We have two children and three grandchilden. Our daughter and her family live near Beaudesert Qld and our son has just moved to the UK for two years. We have two four-legged sons (dogs) who we would love to take on the road with us - but know they would drive others nutty with their barking at those going past (regardless of the training programmes
We are currently planning a trip from Vic. Point to Port Macquarie, Maitland, Liverpool, Fitzroy falls, Murramarang National Park, Bournda National Park, Kosciouszko (Mt Selwyn), Wagga Wagga, Wantabadgery, Cowra, Dubbo, Bellata, Lake Coolmunda and Home. Going to be away for a month.
Hope this helps others get to know us.
-- Edited by Popeye at 23:28, 2009-03-06
Your avatar looks good.
Barb and Darryl
Best I have ever done for a beard is 10 days...gets too itchy for me....and the wife