GNs in and around Perth may not know there is a 4WD show on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Showground. It's organised by the 4WD Action magazine people and has not been all that well publicised. John Rooth will be there. Think I'll drop in to check out the camper trailers. Cheers, Tony
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GNs in and around Perth may not know there is a 4WD show on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Showground. It's organised by the 4WD Action magazine people and has not been all that well publicised. John Rooth will be there. Think I'll drop in to check out the camper trailers. Cheers, Tony
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Thanks for that info Tony. I live in Perth & didnt know about the show. I'm new at this & went to my first cv auction yesterday...came home confused & dejected...do you think a show like this would be more confusing or helpful for a solo not knowing what I need to be looking for?
Like everything else, Colls, you have to begin by taking 'baby steps'. There is such a vast breadth of knowledge that it will take years to discover even a fraction of it. There is no hope that anyone can venture forth into the bush fully equipped and prepared for all eventualities. Already we have frequent reports of people buying all the 'whistles and bells' in the belief that that kind of stuff can compensate for a profound lack of knowledge of the world beyond suburbia, and becoming tragically unstuck. There is no substitute for experience and no better way of achieving it than getting out there amongst it, whilst remaining fully aware of one's profound ignorance. Think 'apprenticeship'; get involved slowly and learn from the experiences of the people you meet out there, on the road. There are hundreds of well qualified 'tutors' amongst the nomadic and adventurous crowds who will be only too pleased to give a starter all the help that they can. Just remember not to ignore the quiet ones, and to carry a supply of salt, a pinch of which might be needed to deal with some of blowhard know-it-all kinds that you may also come across from time to time. "Look, listen and learn" and remember always that: "There is no such thing as a stupid question".
It is easy to become overwhelmed and bewildered by the amunt of 'stuff' that is out there by way of gadgets and gear, but that is the idea; the more confused you get, the more likely you are to buy stuff to try to deal with it. That's a standard concept in ithe commercial world.
Always try to KISS(Keep It Sweet and Simple) in these things. Less is definitely more in the world of wanderers.
The best of luck with it all.
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These shows are great if you don't talk to a salesman. Just mooch around the vans and rigs which appeal to your needs. Grab a brochure, look around, make any notes of things which grab your attention and keep mooching. Talking to salesmen at these shows really puts pressure on you when you're not even ready to make a decision. Just looking and taking the stuff home to think about will help form some sort of plan. If necessary, go back another day and clarify your concerns. The other way is to note what you saw and the show, and do your homework on the internet when the show is over. If you already have some ideas, then work with those and build on them while you're doing your research at the show. It's your decision, and not the salesman's, and it's also your money you're spending to meet your own travel needs. Keep an open mind.
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