i was thinking of a slide on camper with a 4wd ute , but thinking after the last trip it would be too much for me, im kinda thinking very light scale, something like a small campervan something like these
trouble is there kinda getting old now ,not sure how they'd go on big trips ie round aus on my own if i did it, or something like this ,which i dont know if i could ever afford
I love travelling , on my own ,or what ever, i dont like being at home too long before i feel the need to get out there, looking for ideas, I love my little masda2 but havent found a van that it can tow... so looking for my holiday van,, i want something that could be easily fixed while out there, ie local mechanic or nrma etc with out costing a fortune.. I realize the Tardis is way too big for me... i want something i an just pack up easy and get in and go and enjoy myself....
Milo, I'm a 69 [this year] year old woman, with a '98 Auto Diesel Pop-top Totota Hi-ace Camper-van. The longest trip I have done so far, was from 30 k's North-east of Rockhampton,Qld., to Mildura and back. It was a flying visit, and I did it in about 5 and a half days. [Had 2 nights and a day down there, then came back.] Never had one bit of trouble the whole way, and still haven't.
I travel with 2 Chihuahuas'.
It's my only vehicle, so I use it as a normal car as well. I've been slowly converting the back so that I have plenty of storage space now. I had been thinking of getting something bigger, but I don't think I'll need to now. I love this one, and would hate to have to part with it.
There is 1 solar Panel and one Battery, and they only get used for the fridge, lights, and DVD Player so far. I still have to check out if I need to get more for Laptop and TV. I don't have Gas for anything, except a small camping stove using Butane Cartridges.
Any questions, let me know. I might not get back to you before mid-week,as I haven't finished my farmsitting stint.
-- Edited by Sheba on Friday 7th of May 2010 05:50:06 PM
just another thought, if i want i guess i could hire a campervan to see how id like it, this is for when / if dad sells the tardis, now looking at one lot for a slide on camper type viechele they have these prices
11-20 days $161 , is that per day or the whole length of time you have it say 11-20 days?? a bit cofusing..
just another thought, if i want i guess i could hire a campervan to see how id like it, this is for when / if dad sells the tardis, now looking at one lot for a slide on camper type viechele they have these prices
11-20 days $161 , is that per day or the whole length of time you have it say 11-20 days?? a bit cofusing..
I reckon that would be per day Milo.
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thanks JRH, thats scary then, but i guess its probably cheaper in the long run than buying a 50k unit or what ever and not being happy about it...
another thing , im on the dissablity pension , if I sell my house and travel for a long period , ie 12 months or more, is the money from my house counted as income,? can I put that money away to build up and buy into a house later down the track?
mind you most of this is rough planing for when / if my dad does venture out of this world , which he's always telling me to make some rough plans..
Check out Prices for the different Rental Companies on the Net Milo. That way you can shop around for the cheapest deal, so you can get an idea if you'd like it or not. That way, too, you can check out the different Layout Options, and see what might suit you best. Cheers, Sheba.
Well Milo you certainly have been thinking. The proceeds from property sale is considered income if you don't reinvest it in living quarters within a period of time, which I'm not sure of. Either be brave and ask Centrelink, or check out the website for you query answers. Good luck with you plans. The hire van is a good idea for a short trial trip. I'd reckon a diesel Toyota Hi-Ace is a good vehicle, but would you prefer something higher off the ground, not necessarily 4WD, for more clearance to go on some back roads. Lots to think about again. You did all the thinking for the Tardis, and now you're doing it again. Slide-ons are fairly easy to handle these days. Just drop the legs and drive away, and then slip back under when you want to go again. They vary in size, and you'd need a ute which would take the slide-on box. Good luck with that.
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As Chris (C.G.) says check with Centrelink, or at least get good independent advice as to your financial position and how it affects your pension entitlements. My understanding is that the proceeds from the sale of your house would be counted as an asset not income and the income earned or deemed to be earned on the proceeds would be counted as income. Both the asset value and the deemed income will be taken into account in determining your pension entitlements. The fact that you may be seen to be a home renter rather than a home owner may also play a part. Perhaps renting out your home could be an option, but consider this carefully before committing yourself.
Disclaimer.... This is my impression of the situation but it may not be completely accurate. As I'm not an accountant and have only limited knowledge on this subject I strongly suggest you get further advice.
-- Edited by jimricho on Wednesday 12th of May 2010 07:04:15 AM
Just a thought, try the rental relocations, we once got one for a dollar a day, 7 days, brisbane to darwin, they paid 350.00 in fuel costs, you never know what is on offer, can get some great deals and you get to try before you buy !
Hi Sheba, saw your post saying you have a toyota hiace campervan and would like your (experienced) opinion about the size for a lone traveller (with 2 little dogs). I'm retiring next year (on a shoestring budget) and my mechanic has recommended the toyota while my son is in love with the Delica. I believe there's not much difference in size between the Delica LWB and a standard Hiace, but I know the Hiace comes in 8, 10 or even 14 seaters. Having hired a small campervan I have decided to fit out my own (just about finished building my cottage so the van shouldn't be too hard), but I'm just not sure about what to buy, and it's probably a one-shot deal because of finances. I must point out that although the idea of travelling for years sounds like fun, I adore my granddaughter and like my home (in the bush) so can't see myself going for more than 3 months at a time. She's only a toddler and the idea that she would become shy of me is too hard to take. So, this is something I will have to unbolt the bed out of for the time I'm home so I can use it as my car, but I need a comfy bed when I'm away. What size do you think is appropriate for both, and is it important to have some off-road capability? I've had a 4WD before and done the outback travel, but don't intend to bush-bash again. It's a bit like visiting Ayers Rock, each of the 4 times I've been I said "Never Again". Still, even to get home I have to drive 15km of sometimes rather rough road, and in the wet my own driveway can be inaccessible to the falcon. What's the Hiace like for that? Or for wet slippery grass? And what size do you use.
Hope this rather long note is not an imposition .
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The Dog Lady. Think twice before trying to outfit you van as a camper, I started off that way, disaster, there is a lot more to it that you think at first. Including compliances or what ever they are called to change it over to a campervan from a normal seater van. I've got the Toyota Hiace poptop too, couldn't see enough room in there for myself and two dogs, mines the LWB. When you make the bed up at night half the van is taken up, the other half is the kitchen. In the middle of the night to go to the loo if you have a portaloo it has to sit in the aisle between the cupboards. To go you have to slide off the bed to the loo and slide back again. I'm surry but there is no other way to describe it. The only space is the aisle between the cupboards at night. You can't always stop overnight where there is toilets and even if you do to fall out of the van to the ground once the bed is made is about the only way in the middle of the night, and makes a lot of noise with the sliding door which other people make comment on. If I could afford it I would be going for a Coaster. I've seen a few around in my travels and a much better size with lots of room.
I've done lots of thinking about a campervan too Milo, and discussed with my brother, who's been a camper for most of his life. There doesn't seem to be an easy way around it. If you get the larger one, and that's your only vehicle, thats pretty big to drive around all the time. The smaller one would be cramped, as you say Marj. I wouldn't bother with a cooker inside though, I'd just cook outside. So that'd save a bit of space.
I also thought about the slide on camper, but you'd have to be wary of which vehicle you'd slide it onto. Often the ute itself is a bit of a rough ride. Some people wouldn't worry about that, but I would.
If money wasn't an issue for me, I'd get a large 4Wd van, and have an economical little car to use at home.
And I wouldn't buy anything with more than 80,000 km on it.
Milo if you want to tow something with your car without spending a lot of money why don't you get something like my A'van Sportliner, its nice and easy to tow and very easy to erect, only takes about 3 minutes, its got everything inside you need and with the awning or annex it gives you some extra space, I love mine I've been travelling almost 2 months now and wouldn't swap it for anything its so economical
My daughter and SinL bought a camper trailer on Tuesday while down in Melb at hosp appointment. They go camping a lot and this suits them but not for everyone. Its a Vic Getaway Campertrailerr and can be viewed online. Has the bed on the trailer and the kitchen pulls out at the end. If we all had more money I'm sure we would all buy exactly what we want but unfortunately we haven't all won lotto. I would buy a coaster as new as possible with as little mileage as possible and buy a little car to get around town.
. So, this is something I will have to unbolt the bed out of for the time I'm home so I can use it as my car, but I need a comfy bed when I'm away. What size do you think is appropriate for both, and is it important to have some off-road capability? I've had a 4WD before and done the outback travel, but don't intend to bush-bash again. It's a bit like visiting Ayers Rock, each of the 4 times I've been I said "Never Again"
. Still, even to get home I have to drive 15km of sometimes rather rough road, and in the wet my own driveway can be inaccessible to the falcon. What's the Hiace like for that? Or for wet slippery grass? And what size do you use.
