Campers Road Trips

[SLR_dave]

No reason at all, that's kinda the point I'm trying to make. I'm passionate about showing people you don't need much to see Australia.

A 2wd car, some maps and a can do attitude will get you to 85% of places and local tour operators will get you the rest of the way.

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Thanks again Kiwi

Yep, cheers Camper, and Kiwi, I know I can take the Kingy anywhere, I just thought I'd say it!

I once replaced the front stabiliser bushes with hard packed cardboard from a VB case, on (slightly) off road trip in Northern NSW, drove to Brisbane for bushings, but being Sunday got none, and so just drove back to Canberra VB case equipped, no issues. Drove quite nicely actually! I've been off site for a while, just enjoying the pics of your trip.

[Kiwivan]

For some real I cannot download pics onto this site.
This is such an awesome thread and as everyone said it great to get out there.
Which we also do in our van.
Cheers Kiwivan

[Croc]

Camper, it has been a long time since we've herd from you. To use a quote from a cricketers x-missus "Where the bloody hell are ya." Look forward to seeing some of your destinations soon. Have you lost your license for speeding? Drink Driving. It would be good to hear from you.

[davegmh]

He must have got lost, that green Ute might not have GPS.

[Camper]

Hi All,

sorry to disappear like that, I got a promotion at work that has been taking up alot of my time. I am still out there on road trips as much as possible, but not as long as some of my first years trips. I should be able to post more now that the change has settled a bit.

I have started an Instagram (cams_camping_adventures) and Twitter (@camscampingadv) for my photos

The van just had its 18 month 45,000K service, I am at 44,000Ks and have had 1 speeding ticket for 12 Ks over - pretty good really.

The PPF is holding up well and I am still loving the speed liner on the bumpers etc. I have not done anything in the back, but the camping gear has reduced massively. Basically just roll a swag out in the van or on the ground for nice nights.

I am having trouble uploading pics right now but will try again later.

[Kiwivan]

Wish I could post pictures on this site.
Have tried everything.
Using an IPad air2 and it does not want to post.

Cheers Kiwivan

[maxsandman]

After these interesting trips Camper put up here for us to follow, he had clocked up a few k's, so off he went to his Holden dealer for "fixed price servicing" .....

Might be delivering pizzas in his spare time to pay his bill

[Kiwivan]

Great to hear you are out and about.
Still trying to get this iPad to put pictures on this site?
Works every where else.
Anything to report about your van?
Running good I hope.

Cheers Kiwivan

[Camper]

Anything to report about your van?


Cheers Kiwivan

Cheers Kiwivan,

the van is running great, get this though, during its recent service the rep called to say my AC filter is dirty and needs changing, this was a factory deleted option as I had heard it was a scam to increase service charges, $170!

Same bloke also wanted $70 to replace the wiper blades! and $270 each tyre to replace and balance, after 45,000 Ks! Others are getting over 150,000 Ks with them and everyone else has the Re003's at around $150 to 180

My set price service went from $239 to $1,570 real quick! told them no on all extras and put in a complaint to Holden.

[Camper]

Where to start with my recent trips?

Do I start in October last year and come forward or go backwards?

Where have I been?