How much stuff can you pack into a 17' caravan and 4x4?
We have started to pack for our trip north, we catch the ferry on Tuesday evening.
With the amount of gear being carried outside, I am of the opinion that it would be easier to put wheels on the unit.
We have to carry winter stuff for the south, summer stuff for the north, bowls and outfits, fold up push bikes, exercise gear for my rehab, geocaching stuff, plus just plain stuff.
By thetime it's all packed I'll be stuffed.
Look forward to catchin up with some of you folk.
Dusty
animalcarer said
05:09 AM May 13, 2012
Hi remember you can always buy heavy winter stuff at opp shops, thats what howie and I do.
golivers travels said
05:18 AM May 13, 2012
animalcarer wrote:
Hi remember you can always buy heavy winter stuff at opp shops, thats what howie and I do.
And lighter stuff. Had very warm weather here in Moonta/ port Hughes and only packed warm gear so wemt to the op shop to get some cool gear, first time to do this.
Glenda
Landfall said
05:32 AM May 13, 2012
Yes, we are planning to attack the DFO's in the Gold Coast, as we do not have these in Tassie.
Then it's the Op shops in Maroochydore. Last year Lyne managed to get some real good gear.
The "Boss" likes to check out the Op shops up north because they have "stuff" not seen down south.
Certainly makes touring interesting.
Dusty
golivers travels said
05:41 AM May 13, 2012
Landfall wrote:
Yes, we are planning to attack the DFO's in the Gold Coast, as we do not have these in Tassie.
Then it's the Op shops in Maroochydore. Last year Lyne managed to get some real good gear.
The "Boss" likes to check out the Op shops up north because they have "stuff" not seen down south.
Certainly makes touring interesting.
Dusty
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Pejay said
01:13 PM May 13, 2012
Hey Dusty, if you are heading up Maroochydore way, how about throwing a right at the Bribie Interchange and visiting a little bit of paradise off-shore? Could manage to put your names down for a game of bowls too! Of course depends when you will be arriving in this neck of the woods - could pass you on the road heading south (silly us)!
Edit: PS forgot my manners - have a safe trip
-- Edited by Pejay on Sunday 13th of May 2012 01:14:57 PM
Travel Bug said
04:19 PM May 13, 2012
Safe travels Dusty and "Boss"...
Happy op shopping too...
Cheers.
petengail said
04:22 PM May 13, 2012
1st rule of thumb for travelling...... take half of the clothes you think you need.... take twice the money you think you need lol
Travel Bug said
04:32 PM May 13, 2012
petengail wrote:
1st rule of thumb for travelling...... take half of the clothes you think you need.... take twice the money you think you need lol
Not usually into rules...but that's one that appeals to me!
Landfall said
08:03 PM May 13, 2012
petengail wrote:
1st rule of thumb for travelling...... take half of the clothes you think you need.... take twice the money you think you need lol
Definetely, one of our rules.
Cheers
Dusty
Landfall said
09:50 PM May 13, 2012
Thanks Peejay,
Will look at the time table, getting a bit confues as we have certain dates booked.'
I thought we allowed enough time for some detours, but they seem to be disappearing. The side trip to the gathering has been put on hold, as we could not rearrange our ferry departure date.
"Heading South?" Are you mad?????
Just joking, have a safe trip also, if we do not manage to catch up.
Dusty
neilnruth said
12:15 AM May 14, 2012
Hi Glenda, is it still warm in Moonta? That's where we're heading when the 'old lady' gets fixed. Others have said there have been cold winds (like here).
How much stuff can you pack into a 17' caravan and 4x4?
We have started to pack for our trip north, we catch the ferry on Tuesday evening.
With the amount of gear being carried outside, I am of the opinion that it would be easier to put wheels on the unit.
We have to carry winter stuff for the south, summer stuff for the north, bowls and outfits, fold up push bikes, exercise gear for my rehab, geocaching stuff, plus just plain stuff.
By thetime it's all packed I'll be stuffed.
Look forward to catchin up with some of you folk.
Dusty
Yes, we are planning to attack the DFO's in the Gold Coast, as we do not have these in Tassie.
Then it's the Op shops in Maroochydore. Last year Lyne managed to get some real good gear.
The "Boss" likes to check out the Op shops up north because they have "stuff" not seen down south.
Certainly makes touring interesting.
Dusty
Hey Dusty, if you are heading up Maroochydore way, how about throwing a right at the Bribie Interchange and visiting a little bit of paradise off-shore? Could manage to put your names down for a game of bowls too! Of course depends when you will be arriving in this neck of the woods - could pass you on the road heading south (silly us)!
Edit: PS forgot my manners - have a safe trip
-- Edited by Pejay on Sunday 13th of May 2012 01:14:57 PM
Safe travels Dusty and "Boss"...
Happy op shopping too...
Cheers.
petengail wrote:
1st rule of thumb for travelling...... take half of the clothes you think you need.... take twice the money you think you need lol
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Not usually into rules...but that's one that appeals to me!
Definetely, one of our rules.
Cheers
Dusty
Will look at the time table, getting a bit confues as we have certain dates booked.'
I thought we allowed enough time for some detours, but they seem to be disappearing. The side trip to the gathering has been put on hold, as we could not rearrange our ferry departure date.
"Heading South?"
Are you mad?????
Just joking, have a safe trip also, if we do not manage to catch up.
Dusty