My jusband John and I have just purchased a campervan . We live in Tassie and as I work 15 hrs a week and can't retire for another 2 years we are going spend our free time looking around tassie. We hope to free camp and would appreciate and hints on making camping easier in such a small space.
Ma said
09:52 PM Mar 1, 2012
Welcome Nannabear, I can't help with the camper situation as I haven't done that mode of camping.
We have just come back from Tassie, this week actually. There are sooooo many nice spots to free camp down there it will be a big decision just to decide where to go.
There will be quite a few on here that can point you in the right direction regards your setup.
Enjoy
Nannabear said
09:58 PM Mar 1, 2012
Thanks Ma we are very lucky we live in a beautiful place. We hope you enjoyed you stay in Tassie.
_wombat_ said
10:29 PM Mar 1, 2012
Nannabear wrote:
My jusband John and I have just purchased a campervan . We live in Tassie and as I work 15 hrs a week and can't retire for another 2 years we are going spend our free time looking around tassie. We hope to free camp and would appreciate and hints on making camping easier in such a small space.
Nannabear
you need to get a copy of Camps 6
JRH said
10:56 PM Mar 1, 2012
Welcome Nannabear, I hope you get a lot out of our forum.
As Wombat suggests a copy of Camps Australia Wide 6 would be an excellent addition to your travelling library.
Hi and welcome I am a born and bred tasmanain currently on an extended trip on the big island. Dont know where you are in tassie but there is some nice free/cheap camping to be had in the nw coast around Stanley (on te wharf), Smithton (at te boat ramp), most forestry areas allow free camping on the north west, along with all the reserves managed by Parks and Wildlife like down around Arther River and Temma Areas. Plenty of free stuff up the nor east ( even a member on here offering his property). Some nice spot around wat was the old township of Luenna/ Savage river. I reckon tassie has some of the best free campsites I have ever found and a lot have prime water veiws. cheers blaze
Vic said
11:33 PM Mar 1, 2012
Welcome to you both Nanabear, what type of campervan have you got?
Ma said
11:44 PM Mar 1, 2012
blaze wrote:
Hi and welcome I am a born and bred tasmanain currently on an extended trip on the big island. Dont know where you are in tassie but there is some nice free/cheap camping to be had in the nw coast around Stanley (on te wharf), Smithton (at te boat ramp), most forestry areas allow free camping on the north west, along with all the reserves managed by Parks and Wildlife like down around Arther River and Temma Areas. Plenty of free stuff up the nor east ( even a member on here offering his property). Some nice spot around wat was the old township of Luenna/ Savage river. I reckon tassie has some of the best free campsites I have ever found and a lot have prime water veiws. cheers blaze
Couldn't agree more Blaze.
Nannabear said
12:19 AM Mar 2, 2012
Thanks to everybody who has replied I appreciate your input however I was looking more for campervan tips rarher than free camp sites.We purchased an oldie but a goodie . 1986(only 2 owners since new)Ford Maxi Van 4x4. It is in very good condition for its age.
blaze said
12:32 AM Mar 2, 2012
Work out (if you are going to free camp) what te capacity of your battery system is and what your usage is estimated at (add about 15 % to this). Are you using sola (more user friendly). Add your personel touches to your new home whatever they are going to be, now reaccess wat you really need and remove about alf of what you first thought just to same weight and storage room. Next step is to use it to work out wat will work for bot you and your hubby, there will need to be compromises on bot sides I think. Above all, use it and enjoy te lifestye ceers blaze
_wombat_ said
12:32 AM Mar 2, 2012
But Nannabear you did say 'We hope to free camp and would appreciate and hints on making camping easier in such a small space.'
Camps 6 will make it easier.
Nannabear said
12:37 AM Mar 2, 2012
I did didn't I Wombat but when I said small place I mean't the campervan not Tassie.Thanks Blaze we live at Edith Creek 20ks from Smithton. Cheers Carole
JRH said
12:39 AM Mar 2, 2012
Nannabear I have found that when out caravanning we spend most of our time outside and only go in to eat or sleep, worth thinking about.
_wombat_ said
12:54 AM Mar 2, 2012
Nannabear wrote:
I did didn't I Wombat but when I said small place I mean't the campervan not Tassie.Thanks Blaze we live at Edith Creek 20ks from Smithton. Cheers Carole
Oh, trust me, I'll go back in my hole
the rocket said
01:42 AM Mar 2, 2012
Welcome nannabear, when you get up qld way give us a hoy. happy camping. rocket n strop
Happywanderer said
02:32 AM Mar 2, 2012
It's going to be a tight squeeze with two of you so I suggest you only take the basics. You probably need only 4 sets of clothes, a coat and a good pr of walking shoes, sandals and uglies. Try to cook outside as much as possible if you have a portable gas cooker.
Nannabear said
02:36 AM Mar 2, 2012
Thanks everyone you are all so helpful I will let you all know how we get on we plan on having a trial on the long weekend coming up.
Cruising Granny said
02:52 AM Mar 2, 2012
Hi and welcome Nannabear. Nice to see you here. Glad you could join us. Your main concern would be water supplies and fridge. You'll need a car fridge of some kind. Several types available, 2 and 3 way. You can pre-cook meals and freeze them or cryovac fresh meat. Tinned food takes up a lot of room and is very heavy. Decide what you like to eat and work out the best way to cook and pack. Cooking every day is not my favouite past time, so I pre-cook all the time then just thaw or zap as required. Malamine "crockery", cooking pots, storage boxes in the trailer and the tug. Keep things neat. They take up less room that way. I'm guessing you have a ute or some larger vehicle to tow the camper trailer, so you will have plenty of space. Tell us more. Safe and happy travels.
Nannabear said
02:59 AM Mar 2, 2012
Hi Cruising Granny Thanks for your help and advice I am taking it all on board. We have a campervan not a camper trailer so space is tight.I will more than likely have to cook daily. Cheers Carole
Happywanderer said
03:00 AM Mar 2, 2012
Have I got it wrong CG. I thought it was a campervan, not a campertrailer.
Sheba said
03:53 AM Mar 2, 2012
Welcome Nannabear. A Pic would be great. Marj., I think CG forgot her glasses. Nannabear said campervan.
Specific questions woul be a help too Nannabear.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Cruising Granny said
03:55 AM Mar 2, 2012
Oops, sorry. Doesn't matter, it's all about space and comfort. Good luck with that.
ChiChi1 said
05:51 AM Mar 2, 2012
I have a campervan. The biggest lesson I have learned is to have a place for everything and PUT IT BACK straight away after use. Otherwise you spend a lot of time looking for things.
Also anything that has the "this might be useful" tag, discard it. Only pack what you MUST have to be comfortable. It takes a lot of mind changing to get everything in the most convenient places. I think everytime I go away I rearrange for next time.
Eventually everything will fit in nicely in places that is most convenient to you. Try to have items that have multiple purposes. e.g. generic napisan, doubles as washing powder. Purchase only the food you will need in the next couple of days if you will be in civilisation.
Nannabear said
07:16 AM Mar 2, 2012
Thanks ChiChi I appreciate your help.
scotia59 said
09:06 PM Mar 6, 2012
Hi Nannbear,
our camper setup -
removed small double bed, we found it too cramped, and put in proper size double which takes up all of the back (our engine is at the back so it is useless space anyway) put storage under the front of the bed for portable cooker, small toolbox, awning, wash powder, etc etc have removable plastic drawers which contain food, cooking utensils, plates etc etc porta poti which can go in pop up tent when stopped for any length of time, also 12volt shower we carry a large water container which sits on floor when travelling small table and chairs lie on bed when travelling along with bag for clothes which transfers to front seat when stopped We usually just wash sheets and put straight back on bed so no second set needed, and we have a engel which runs off the second battery. Very basic but it suits us fine. We also have a German Shepherd who fits in too!!!!!!
It has taken us a few years to get this just the way we like it but now it is quick to set up when we stop and comfortable.
Hope this helps you.
Nannabear said
09:33 PM Mar 6, 2012
Thanks Jean and Alex I appreciate your input I am taking it all on board. Cheers Carole
My jusband John and I have just purchased a campervan . We live in Tassie and as I work 15 hrs a week and can't retire for another 2 years we are going spend our free time looking around tassie. We hope to free camp and would appreciate and hints on making camping easier in such a small space.
Welcome Nannabear, I can't help with the camper situation as I haven't done that mode of camping.
We have just come back from Tassie, this week actually. There are sooooo many nice spots to free camp down there it will be a big decision just to decide where to go.
There will be quite a few on here that can point you in the right direction regards your setup.
Enjoy
Thanks Ma we are very lucky we live in a beautiful place. We hope you enjoyed you stay in Tassie.
you need to get a copy of Camps 6
Welcome Nannabear, I hope you get a lot out of our forum.
As Wombat suggests a copy of Camps Australia Wide 6 would be an excellent addition to your travelling library.
Recommend camp6 and have a look here,
http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=29
wait for it to load and click on TAS
Bob
I am a born and bred tasmanain currently on an extended trip on the big island. Dont know where you are in tassie but there is some nice free/cheap camping to be had in the nw coast around Stanley (on te wharf), Smithton (at te boat ramp), most forestry areas allow free camping on the north west, along with all the reserves managed by Parks and Wildlife like down around Arther River and Temma Areas. Plenty of free stuff up the nor east ( even a member on here offering his property). Some nice spot around wat was the old township of Luenna/ Savage river. I reckon tassie has some of the best free campsites I have ever found and a lot have prime water veiws.
cheers
blaze
Welcome to you both Nanabear, what type of campervan have you got?
Couldn't agree more Blaze.
Thanks to everybody who has replied I appreciate your input however I was looking more for campervan tips rarher than free camp sites.We purchased an oldie but a goodie . 1986(only 2 owners since new)Ford Maxi Van 4x4. It is in very good condition for its age.
ceers
blaze
But Nannabear you did say 'We hope to free camp and would appreciate and hints on making camping easier in such a small space.'
Camps 6 will make it easier.
Cheers
Carole
Nannabear I have found that when out caravanning we spend most of our time outside and only go in to eat or sleep, worth thinking about.
Oh, trust me, I'll go back in my hole
Welcome nannabear, when you get up qld way give us a hoy. happy camping. rocket n strop
Your main concern would be water supplies and fridge. You'll need a car fridge of some kind. Several types available, 2 and 3 way.
You can pre-cook meals and freeze them or cryovac fresh meat. Tinned food takes up a lot of room and is very heavy.
Decide what you like to eat and work out the best way to cook and pack. Cooking every day is not my favouite past time, so I pre-cook all the time then just thaw or zap as required.
Malamine "crockery", cooking pots, storage boxes in the trailer and the tug. Keep things neat. They take up less room that way.
I'm guessing you have a ute or some larger vehicle to tow the camper trailer, so you will have plenty of space.
Tell us more.
Safe and happy travels.
Thanks for your help and advice I am taking it all on board. We have a campervan not a camper trailer so space is tight.I will more than likely have to cook daily.
Cheers
Carole
Welcome Nannabear. A Pic would be great. Marj., I think CG forgot her glasses. Nannabear said campervan.
Specific questions woul be a help too Nannabear.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Also anything that has the "this might be useful" tag, discard it. Only pack what you MUST have to be comfortable. It takes a lot of mind changing to get everything in the most convenient places. I think everytime I go away I rearrange for next time.
Eventually everything will fit in nicely in places that is most convenient to you. Try to have items that have multiple purposes. e.g. generic napisan, doubles as washing powder. Purchase only the food you will need in the next couple of days if you will be in civilisation.
our camper setup -
removed small double bed, we found it too cramped, and put in proper size double which takes up all of the back (our engine is at the back so it is useless space anyway)
put storage under the front of the bed for portable cooker, small toolbox, awning, wash powder, etc etc
have removable plastic drawers which contain food, cooking utensils, plates etc etc
porta poti which can go in pop up tent when stopped for any length of time, also 12volt shower
we carry a large water container which sits on floor when travelling
small table and chairs lie on bed when travelling along with bag for clothes which transfers to front seat when stopped
We usually just wash sheets and put straight back on bed so no second set needed, and we have a engel which runs off the second battery.
Very basic but it suits us fine. We also have a German Shepherd who fits in too!!!!!!
It has taken us a few years to get this just the way we like it but now it is quick to set up when we stop and comfortable.
Hope this helps you.
Cheers
Carole