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Gcbc


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Hi, my name is Graeeme, Im 71 yo and In about a month. and after a minor op Ill have the funds to buy a pop top and start 4/6 week journeys from my home in central Victoria, return home for medical checks then off again on the next trip. I have a Holden commodore v6 and think probably a 12 ft or expanda type pop top is the way to go. Theres only myself and a small dog. Hobbies are freshwater and ocean fishing and photography so Ill start planning around those interests and see what happens.

Ive registered as a volunteer at the National Folk Festival in Canberra at Easter, free camping accom, discount meals, free entrance to all artists in exchange for 4 hours volunteering a day. I think Ill start my journey there and just go where my nose tells me to after the festival is over. Any advice would be really appreciated I am literally starting from scratch and about to buy/setup everything. additionally does anyone have comments/advice on an expanda type van, I wonder about the canvas at the end.

thanks for reading hope to meet some of you soon



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Welcome Graeme, that seems like a great way to start your journey. All the best.

Aussie Paul. smile



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Welcome Gcbc, As a newbie you can download a lot of free & useful information regarding caravans at www.caravancouncil.com.au/.
Also you can get Wikicamps on your device for $10 lifetime use www.wikicamps.com.au/ you can download a trial for free - it will direct you to camping sites Australia wide.
There is also a Camps 10 book that lists all free and low cost camping www.campsaustraliawide.com/ note Camps 9 is still being sold at some outlets Camps 10 due in February.

You can get some good buys on Jayco and Coromal pop-tops a few years old without ensuites.

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Gcbc


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Thanks you two, Ill start searching possum


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

Sounds a plan you have there so just enjoy as you go but,




Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

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G'day Graeeme 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.   Sounds like a great plan - remember that WA (should you get that far!) requires a licence for freshwater fishing but not for salt - I'm sure many other states will have similar rules biggrin

Pete and Marion



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