Ok, I am in a dilemma. Rick is still researching vehicle/s. We have now headed towards something we had not planned on getting, but we just want to make sure that what we get is what we want and need.
As mentioned before we have a FJR Yamaha Motorcycle to take with us, this is our preferred vehicle for touring around. We intend to go all around Oz on a working holiday. 2 or 3 months here and there, taking our time and hopefully free camping most of the time.
There are two of us and Scamp our little foxy. We are happy with the simple things in life.
Presently we are looking at motorhomes. Reasonably priced afraid the $350,000 are not in our budget haha. We would tow a small hard topped trailer with the bike and various accessories.
We would love your comments on various motorhomes/ small buses; fuel consumption, comfort, ease of travel etc. We know the van we like around a 21' hard top. Towed with a Mazda BT50, with the bike on the tray.
So of you go give us your wonderful knowledge and comments please. Your help would be most appreciated.
Keep safe and happy on your travels, we'll soon be out there, HOPEFULLY haha.
Jeannette
gst said
11:01 AM Aug 3, 2011
Well it would depend on your age and fittness and how many bikes you take and what and where you want go, motorhomes are great if your using the bikes to do cross country trackimg and the van is good to if you want to take the veh & the bikes and leave the van at a cp or a friends place with the veh and bikes you can carry more water and fuel and swags for out of the way bush trip.
I won't go into fuel you would use because the longer you take and free camp the more fuel youll save.
Hope helps a bit
-- Edited by gst on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 11:01:52 AM
PeterInSa said
04:33 PM Aug 3, 2011
Have had experience with both Mhs and vans. In my opinion for a working holiday I would go with the 21' van and BT50 etc. With a bike and the ute it would allow each of you to go for jobs in different directions. The cost of the Van and ute second hand would be less than a motorhome in good condition (say a Jayco Conquest at around $80K). Any mechanical problem with the ute, you still have the van to go home to and the bike for transport.
Motorhomes/Campervans are great touring vehicles you can park on prime real estate during the day and enjoy the beach/river frontage/shopping etc and overnight at say a parking bay/rest area.
In my opinion more people are doing the working holiday with vans than mh's.
Peter
Sheba said
05:46 PM Aug 3, 2011
I'm a Solo, so a Campervan is big enough for me to use as every-day transport as well. And I only have to worry about 1 lot of Rego, Insurance, and Tyres.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Smokeydk said
08:03 PM Aug 3, 2011
While looking around I've seen few of these ......I have no idea what they are worth...
There are vans and motorhomes with "sheds" in them now. They look very versatile for the travelling workers. So many options. So much time. I prefer the van and tug option as this is my full time home. To each his/her own. Look around. Check out van shows and yards for new and used. Former rental motorhomes might have what you want. My neighbour here in this park is converting a former 42 seater coach to a motorhome. There are so many complications right down to the registration. Depending on states of course. The upside of a coach coversion is the shed space underneath which can be used for washing machines, bikes and storage. Good luck in your search.
jeannette said
10:11 PM Aug 3, 2011
Thanks guys and gals for the advice. Have checked out thetoy haulers, a bit pricey.
looks like we are back on track with the Mazda BT50 and a 18 to 20' Van. Checked through the net on complaints and problems with Motorhomes and found there were quite a few.
Will keep you up to date with the news on the purchases, hopefully to happen soon. Looks like we've sold the house, so things are looking good.
Regards and safe travelling,
Jeannette
Sheba said
10:32 PM Aug 3, 2011
My sister has a Sunliner M/H, and tows a Getz behind on an "A" Frame.
Cheers,
Sheba.
milo said
12:45 AM Aug 4, 2011
research till your head hurts..., thats my new motto.. its too expensife if you get it wrong.. also when you look at something, see how your head, n heart feel, im sure i saved dad alot of money this week about something we were looking at doing.. just did not feel right. so keep that in mind too.. good luck,
jeannette said
12:05 PM Aug 4, 2011
Yep head hurts haha. Thanks a ton all great advice. Looking forward to eventually meeting you all in our travels Regards Jeannette
Vic said
02:19 PM Aug 4, 2011
Sheba wrote:
I'm a Solo, so a Campervan is big enough for me to use as every-day transport as well. And I only have to worry about 1 lot of Rego, Insurance, and Tyres.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Just add to what Sheba said, only one lot of Servicing and Maintenace/Repairs too.
Sheba said
09:29 PM Aug 4, 2011
Thanks Vic. I did forget to mention that one. Must be just about due for another one soon.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Travel Bug said
09:35 PM Aug 4, 2011
Ditto! What Sheba and Vic have said
Zoomtopz said
06:49 AM Aug 5, 2011
Jeannette , like people have allready mentioned , it is choice . I prefer campervan .
I had a C1300 International bus - seats out we had 18ft , comfortable for 2 & 1/3 ,
well he was little then . If you added th driving area & bonnet , it was 26', it was on gas .
Just on 3 ton all up . We drove it everywhere , check in to park then go & find a caff or
roadhouse for some tea , it only took a couple of secs to pullcurtains . One or two nights
a week while we were travelling we would do a motel , on my own it was big enough.
As I did , if you are not into anything off the beaten track , except the odd dirt road .
I would be thinking a converted smaller bus , most of fitting are a bit tougher than a
factory unit , hence I could go just about anywhere , as previously mentioned on this
board , I did not go to Jim Jim falls - Kakadu .
Richo
jack biggles said
09:10 AM Aug 5, 2011
I like the motorhome but ended up with a 200 foot caravan and 4x44 tug. It's definitely a personal choice.
gubby said
11:33 AM Aug 5, 2011
jack biggles wrote:
I like the motorhome but ended up with a 200 foot caravan and 4x44 tug. It's definitely a personal choice.
Must take a hell of a lot of room to do a U turn Jack....
jack biggles said
05:26 PM Aug 5, 2011
Obj dear, I meant 20 foot but it's really only 19 with an extra foot in the drawbar & a 4x4.
Ok, I am in a dilemma. Rick is still researching vehicle/s. We have now headed towards something we had not planned on getting, but we just want to make sure that what we get is what we want and need.
As mentioned before we have a FJR Yamaha Motorcycle to take with us, this is our preferred vehicle for touring around. We intend to go all around Oz on a working holiday. 2 or 3 months here and there, taking our time and hopefully free camping most of the time.
There are two of us and Scamp our little foxy. We are happy with the simple things in life.
Presently we are looking at motorhomes. Reasonably priced afraid the $350,000 are not in our budget haha. We would tow a small hard topped trailer with the bike and various accessories.
We would love your comments on various motorhomes/ small buses; fuel consumption, comfort, ease of travel etc. We know the van we like around a 21' hard top. Towed with a Mazda BT50, with the bike on the tray.
So of you go give us your wonderful knowledge and comments please. Your help would be most appreciated.
Keep safe and happy on your travels, we'll soon be out there, HOPEFULLY haha.
Jeannette
Well it would depend on your age and fittness and how many bikes you take and what and where you want go, motorhomes are great if your using the bikes to do cross country trackimg and the van is good to if you want to take the veh & the bikes and leave the van at a cp or a friends place with the veh and bikes you can carry more water and fuel and swags for out of the way bush trip.
I won't go into fuel you would use because the longer you take and free camp the more fuel youll save.
Hope helps a bit
-- Edited by gst on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 11:01:52 AM
Motorhomes/Campervans are great touring vehicles you can park on prime real estate during the day and enjoy the beach/river frontage/shopping etc and overnight at say a parking bay/rest area.
In my opinion more people are doing the working holiday with vans than mh's.
Peter
I'm a Solo, so a Campervan is big enough for me to use as every-day transport as well. And I only have to worry about 1 lot of Rego, Insurance, and Tyres.
Cheers,
Sheba.
While looking around I've seen few of these ......I have no idea what they are worth...
http://www.jayco.com.au/Products/Toy_Haulers/default.aspx#/Products/Toy_Haulers/nav1_C/Overview_5
theres a video to view
So many options. So much time.
I prefer the van and tug option as this is my full time home.
To each his/her own. Look around. Check out van shows and yards for new and used.
Former rental motorhomes might have what you want.
My neighbour here in this park is converting a former 42 seater coach to a motorhome. There are so many complications right down to the registration. Depending on states of course.
The upside of a coach coversion is the shed space underneath which can be used for washing machines, bikes and storage.
Good luck in your search.
Thanks guys and gals for the advice. Have checked out thetoy haulers, a bit pricey.
looks like we are back on track with the Mazda BT50 and a 18 to 20' Van. Checked through the net on complaints and problems with Motorhomes and found there were quite a few.
Will keep you up to date with the news on the purchases, hopefully to happen soon. Looks like we've sold the house, so things are looking good.
Regards and safe travelling,
Jeannette
My sister has a Sunliner M/H, and tows a Getz behind on an "A" Frame.
Cheers,
Sheba.
also when you look at something, see how your head, n heart feel, im sure i saved dad alot of money this
week about something we were looking at doing.. just did not feel right.
so keep that in mind too.. good luck,
Regards
Jeannette
Just add to what Sheba said, only one lot of Servicing and Maintenace/Repairs too.
Thanks Vic. I did forget to mention that one. Must be just about due for another one soon.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Ditto! What Sheba and Vic have said
Jeannette , like people have allready mentioned , it is choice . I prefer campervan .
I had a C1300 International bus - seats out we had 18ft , comfortable for 2 & 1/3 ,
well he was little then . If you added th driving area & bonnet , it was 26', it was on gas .
Just on 3 ton all up . We drove it everywhere , check in to park then go & find a caff or
roadhouse for some tea , it only took a couple of secs to pullcurtains . One or two nights
a week while we were travelling we would do a motel , on my own it was big enough.
As I did , if you are not into anything off the beaten track , except the odd dirt road .
I would be thinking a converted smaller bus , most of fitting are a bit tougher than a
factory unit , hence I could go just about anywhere , as previously mentioned on this
board , I did not go to Jim Jim falls - Kakadu .
Richo
Must take a hell of a lot of room to do a U turn Jack....
Silly man, i will blame the keypad