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I don't mind pop tops.
I would prefer a full height van for the ensuite because it provides better separation from the living/sleeping area and also a better shower head height (I'm tall). Having said that they are not deal breaker things and due to other factors already mentored, we'll likely get another pop top next.
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I had a 16 ft Avan pop top which was great,bit less wind resistance,probably didn’t get blown around as much in side winds.Now have a rigid gooseneck which tows so much better than the towbar type
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I love your setups, well done. My son and I were given a 1957 bond-wood caravan that was under renovation, we wanted a motorbike trailer, we pulled it down and used the chassis for a bike trailer. I so regret that now, with a little bit of extra work I could have made it workable again and towed it behind my XP Hardtop to shows etc We saw an ex XB hearse in Townsville last year towing a van, it also had a mild C351 in it. Here is a picture, he tows his van everywhere with it, zoom in on the back window
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Anyway our needs changed and my back is buggered, so we have just gone to a full size van. We just a did a couple of days up on the Murray, overnight temps down to -1c. This van is so much easier to keep warm at night and no where as much condensation inside. We actually purchased a 12v/240v humidifier to catch the moisture, but it hardly collected any. It was a real problem with the pop top
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I haven't posted in here for a while...
Did an overnighter a few months back and kept it to the basics. A single swag will do the job... Gotta have pie cooking and a beer ready for when setup is complete... No need to miss out on the footy when the boys from IT come along and setup their Starlink and screen... Breakfast anyone? All cooked on an Induction Cooktop running off my 200ah Lithium Battery and 1500W Inverter...
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That's my Bathurst set up, swag on a strecher under a fold up gazebo. I got an enclosed 6x4 trailer, roof rack, fold down table on the passenger side. 12v battery, solar panel, Engel in the back i I don't take my car
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Were heading off to the Flinders Ranges this Saturday for a week of R&R.
We were going to stay at Wilpena but decided on Rawnsley Park Station instead as its part of the Discovery group we're members of. Its only a 15 minute drive to Wilpena anyway. Plan is to drive up Saturday, not sure wether we'll go via Sterling North along the highway or up through the Clare Valley and Orroroo, drive time being similar towing the van. Booked in for tra at the Woolshed restaursnt Saturday night, having a chillout day Sunday followed by the full day drive loop to Blinman and Parachilna Gorge on Monday and some local sights and a walk in the pound on Tuesday weather permitting. Then relax for the rest of our stay. Just completed the headunit upgrade/relocation for maps, got new Ironman upper control arms going into the Prado on Thursday to correct the geometry after the Toughdog adjustable 2" lift and having a Stedi roof mount lightbar and work/rock lights fitted Friday. |
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The Rawnsley Park station is a good one too. Good facilities and everyone gets a view of the hills.
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Was never the camping type until i hit my 30's. Those roads were fun to drive the XR8 and Tornado though
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