What to buy?

Casualkev · Senior Member

What to buy?

Casualkev · Senior Member

Hello to everyone,

I'm new at this (forums & nomading) so I would like to seek advice & opinions on what a single nomader might need in the way of transport/accommodation on travelling Australia in the near future.

My original idea was to upgrade my 4x4 spacecab ute to a new variety & purchase a slide on camper, this way I could tow a small boat as I'm keen to wet a line in sub tropical & tropical areas of Australia.The biggest problem seems to be carrying anything from 1000kgs upwards fulltime on the ute (have seen photo's of the new Mazda BT50 on other sites folded in the middle because of carrying weight all the time.

Next is a hard bodied camper/caravan like the Innovan trailer & Pacific aluminium trailer Ally Master plus a few others but these two are high on the wish list.With this option I would put a small aluminium boat on top of the ute.

I would like to bush camp or free camp most of the time only going to parks to refresh.

Any suggestions are most welcome.

Kev

jetj · Guru

Hi and welcome to the forum Kev.

The slide ons appear very top heavy to me, all water tanks above the tray I think instead of under with caravans and motorhomes. They do seem a great answer to towing a boat and leaving camped while using vehicle. I've looked closely at one and asked the owner about whether one person could remove and attach and they didn't believe so.

My ideal would be a van, tall enough to stand up in with a toilet and shower, or my Hiace. Be interested to know what you decide on.

milo · Guru

what about something like this ?

http://www.sydneyrvcentre.com.au/used-motorhomes-app/talvor-adventure-camper-4x4

not a slide on, permanent and you could still tow a boat behind it etc..

and 4x4 ...

jetj · Guru

Milo,

I thought those would be great too. I have been in that vehicle and had a look. It's ex hire and knocked around I thought. Very enclosed feeling inside it.

Big Gorilla · Guru

Can't beat a Motorhome but anything with 200 K or over on the clock is getting rather tired...

blaze · Guru

Big Gorilla wrote:
Can't beat a Motorhome but anything with 200 K or over on the clock is getting rather tired...

200k is just run in for a modern vehicle, they need to be well maintained but there is no reason 1million km isnt acheivable. 30 years ago I would agree.

cheers

blaze

Cruising Cruze · Guru

and I always tough that my first car here in Aus would make the million km's ( old XC Falcon STW )
30 years later I still get bored with my cars ,I don't keep them long enough to make the Million, as most of us do

John

milo · Guru

I have heard people putting dual wheels on the back?
If I had the money this would be my dream rig http://www.freedomoffroad.com.au/product/14/northstar_igloo_to_suit_trayback/floor_plan

hagar · Veteran Member

I have had this type of set up and it is not a problem setting up and loading on your own with a bit of practice. As with all set ups you drive to the conditions ensure suspension and tyres are suitable . Water tanks are set low on the unit so weight is low down. Poptops are one solution to height worries. Just do a bit more research before making your discision. This setup provides a good allround use for single trraveller.