Hi all, Les and I (Donna) are beginning to plan our retiring journey to who knows where and who cares how long. We are looking at purchasing a 21' van with a Toyota Landcruiser to pull it. We have started looking and plan to go to the caravan show in Brisbane next year. I was wondering if there were any suggestions about purchasing and preparing to travel in a van. I'm a fair bit techy and Les is researching also. I would love to hear any advice or comments to make to beginnings easier. We are looking to head off in about 12 months (or sooner if possible). I know that sounds a world away but I'm sure it will pass quickly.
Happywanderer said
05:07 PM Jul 31, 2011
Welcome Les and Donna. That gives you 12 months to read back over heaps of hints and advice on here that goes on for pages. Check Techies Corner for advice on anything you may need to buy to go into your van from awnings to generators. The general forum has plenty of does and don'ts including mistakes made by a lot of us along the way. It really is the best way of learning as there are plenty of helpful people on here who are all learning by their mistakes, and by others who have helped them along the way.
Ma said
06:17 PM Jul 31, 2011
You can also use the Search button at the top of here too L & D. Just type in a key word for anything that you want to know and if it's on here you will be able to find it there.
That doesn't mean to say that you can't ask more questions. Ask away and you will be surprised at the response..............don't say I didn't warn you............this site becomes addictive......
Oh, welcome to the mad house all that's required is a sense of humour. Have fun.
milo said
06:45 PM Jul 31, 2011
welcome to the site!
Travel Bug said
03:43 PM Aug 1, 2011
Welcome Les and Donna... Anything you need to know just ask...
This forum is full of great people with loads of experience.... and they are only happy to share it.
Cheers for now. Travel Bug.
_wombat_ said
04:35 PM Aug 1, 2011
Les & Donna
I am sure you will find what you are looking for on this site, lots of helpful people, but I must warn you there are two guys on here to keep away from, namely Vic & gubby nasty couple of guys
jules47 said
09:24 PM Aug 1, 2011
Welcome from me as well, Les and Donna - as Ma says it can be a bit of a madhouse - we sometimes get off the original topic, and meander all over the place - but it is fun and quite addictive!!!
Les_Donz said
11:13 PM Aug 3, 2011
Thanks. I wish we were ready to leave right now. We can't wait to begin.
-- Edited by Les_Donz on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 11:14:32 PM
Les_Donz said
11:15 PM Aug 3, 2011
I have been reading some of the posts so far and there seems to be lots of help and friendly support here. Thanks
Hi all, Les and I (Donna) are beginning to plan our retiring journey to who knows where and who cares how long. We are looking at purchasing a 21' van with a Toyota Landcruiser to pull it. We have started looking and plan to go to the caravan show in Brisbane next year. I was wondering if there were any suggestions about purchasing and preparing to travel in a van. I'm a fair bit techy and Les is researching also. I would love to hear any advice or comments to make to beginnings easier. We are looking to head off in about 12 months (or sooner if possible). I know that sounds a world away but I'm sure it will pass quickly.
Check Techies Corner for advice on anything you may need to buy to go into your van from awnings to generators. The general forum has plenty of does and don'ts including mistakes made by a lot of us along the way.
It really is the best way of learning as there are plenty of helpful people on here who are all learning by their mistakes, and by others who have helped them along the way.
You can also use the Search button at the top of here too L & D. Just type in a key word for anything that you want to know and if it's on here you will be able to find it there.
That doesn't mean to say that you can't ask more questions. Ask away and you will be surprised at the response..............don't say I didn't warn you............this site becomes addictive......
Oh, welcome to the mad house all that's required is a sense of humour. Have fun.
Welcome Les and Donna...
Anything you need to know just ask...
This forum is full of great people with loads of experience....
and they are only happy to share it.
Cheers for now. Travel Bug.
I am sure you will find what you are looking for on this site, lots of helpful people, but I must warn you there are two guys on here to keep away from, namely Vic & gubby nasty couple of guys
Thanks. I wish we were ready to leave right now. We can't wait to begin.
-- Edited by Les_Donz on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 11:14:32 PM
I have been reading some of the posts so far and there seems to be lots of help and friendly support here. Thanks