check out the new remote control Jockey Wheel SmartBar rearview170 Beam Communications SatPhone Shop Topargee products Enginesaver Low Water Alarms
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> Read Forum Rules & Introduce Yourself Here -> Newbie to the site, and to Caravans
Post Info TOPIC: Newbie to the site, and to Caravans
Salt


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 7
Date:
Newbie to the site, and to Caravans
Permalink  

HI Guys

We are new to the forum, My name is Steve, and my wife is Ros.

we are looking to do some touring next year, and looking at buying a Van.. we are new to it all so help would be appreciated.

Have a few likes Tandem, Sep Toilet, Sep shower, Club kitchen, East West bed, Price range $20,000 to $35,000.

we lived in a 30 ft van with out teen daughter for two years while our house was being built, this is the only experience we have with Caravans, so pretty green.

Hope to get some sound advice from you guys

Regards

Steve

 



__________________
Possum3


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 8735
Date:
Permalink  

Check out Caravan Council of Australia www.caravancouncil.com.au/compliance
Ensure any caravan you choose that the van can meet requirements of Compliance Check list from CCA.
There are many Caravans listed on the beware list of www.facebook.com/groups/lemoncaravansinaus/.
Hope to see you out there.
Regards Possum.

__________________

Possum; AKA:- Ali El-Aziz Mohamed Gundawiathan

Sent from my imperial66 typewriter using carrier pigeon, message sticks and smoke signals.
Cadpete


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1142
Date:
Permalink  

G'day Salt and welcome to the forum.  Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. Sometimes better to buy second hand - hopefully all the faults have been fixed biggrin, though looking at your budget that's where you are looking anyway.

Pete and Marion



__________________

I'm just a CAD at heart
Tony Bev


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 5388
Date:
Permalink  

Welcome to the forum, Salt

Not many people come to this part of the forum, you may get a better response if you copy and paste your question, in the General Forum

You are already half way there, as you have a list of things you wish to have in your future van

Generally speaking, if you intend to use caravan parks all the time, then any type of caravan will do

If you intend to do some/all, free, donation, or low cost sites then the following (extras), are handy pieces of kit to have

  • Shade/awning, as without an air conditioner working, travellers like to sit outside under their shade
  • A means of storing your shower/sink grey water, as some free, donation, or low cost sites, are for self-contained travellers only
  • Leisure battery, and some solar to charge it, plus change normal interior lights to LED type
  • If you intend to travel where it is hot, then a fridge that is Climate "T" rated

Hope that this info is useful to you, and that someone can give you the make and model of caravan, which ticks most of your boxes



__________________

Tony

It cost nothing to be polite
Dougwe


Chief one feather

Status: Offline
Posts: 17410
Date:
Permalink  

Welcome to the gang Steve, enjoy here and out in the playground.

As you have got some info from others and it is a personal choice thing I won't add to the above. Only to say have a good look around before purchasing.

__________________

Live Life On Your Terms

DOUG  Chief One Feather  (Losing feathers with age)

TUG.......2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy

DEN....... 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV  (with some changes)

 
aussietraveller


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2070
Date:
Permalink  


A very big welcome from us too we hope you enjoy your time with us and the best way to buy a van is to spend time researching what you need and writing up a list of non negotiable requirements and things you would like but could do without.

__________________

Life was meant to be enjoyed Australia was meant to be explored

Happily doing both to the Max.

 

 

Life is like a camera, focus on what's important & you will capture it every Time  

 

 
GannyontheGo


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 8
Date:
Permalink  

Hi All,

Well, I've taken the plunge and bought my first motorhome. Can't wait to start the next adventure with my two dogs. Thanks for all the useful tips and advice here-read it all before I decided what sort of rig would suit me, and bought the Guide to Free Campsites 2018 so I can plan ahead. So much to learn before I even start the engine!

Cheers!


__________________
Cadpete


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1142
Date:
Permalink  

G'day GrannyontheGo and welcome to the forum.  Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit.   You've added this to an existing thread so many may not fine you to say G'day.

Pete and Marion



__________________

I'm just a CAD at heart
Woody n Sue


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1915
Date:
Permalink  

And its welcome from us two 2 Sait your off to a good start so keep asking questions you will get there in the end
woody n su

__________________

 When the power of Love becomes greater than the love of power the World will see peace !  24ft Trailblazer 5th wheeler n 05 Patrol ute and Black Series Dominator camper trailer ( for the rough stuff) 
Woody n Sue


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1915
Date:
Permalink  

And its welcome from us two 2 too GrannyontheGo
Enjoy that new wagon

Woody n sue

__________________

 When the power of Love becomes greater than the love of power the World will see peace !  24ft Trailblazer 5th wheeler n 05 Patrol ute and Black Series Dominator camper trailer ( for the rough stuff) 
Tony Bev


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 5388
Date:
Permalink  

GannyontheGo wrote:

Hi All,

Well, I've taken the plunge and bought my first motorhome. Can't wait to start the next adventure with my two dogs. Thanks for all the useful tips and advice here-read it all before I decided what sort of rig would suit me, and bought the Guide to Free Campsites 2018 so I can plan ahead. So much to learn before I even start the engine!

Cheers!

 May I be one of the first to welcome you to the forum, GrannyontheGo



__________________

Tony

It cost nothing to be polite
the rocket


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 4248
Date:
Permalink  

Hi salt, welcome. Sure heaps of people on here will b able to help. Cheers.



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> Read Forum Rules & Introduce Yourself Here -> Newbie to the site, and to Caravans
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Purchase Grey Nomad bumper stickers Read our daily column, the Nomad News The Grey Nomad's Guidebook