About Me

We are Norm and Kathryn (known as Kabby).
Many years ago, we did family camping in tents and had some great and memorable times. With work commitments and the family growing / getting involved in sport and other activities, camping ceased for many years.

In 2005, with the kids largely independent, we set ourselves up with Hilux dual cab and an Odyssey off road camper. The Hilux was a great and easily recognisable vehicle and was featured in 4WD Monthly (including cover) in 2006. We had some great trips in this set up, our favourites being The Kimberly / GRR / Mitchell Plateau (about 13 weeks) and two fishing trips to the NT (12 weeks and 20 weeks).

We have now moved on to a bigger and better set up. We have rented out our home on the Gold Coast and have 'hit the road' full time and plan on seeing and experiencing our great country for a few (perhaps several) years. Our Kedron Top Ender van is now home.

A few details on the new rig:

Slight upgrade from our previous rig (Hilux and Odyssey Off Road Camper Trailer)
The new rig:
2008 79 Series Cab Chassis
Roscos Aluminium Canopy with ROPS
2 x 40 litre Engels on slides
Self made drawer unit, shelf etc
90 AH AGM in Engine Bay
120 AH AGM in canopy
Old Man Emu Suspension upgrade inc 3,700 KG GVM
ARB Bullbar, side bars and steps
Warn 9,000 lb winch
Factory Diff Locks
3" Mandrel exhaust from Beaudesert Exhausts
DP Chip
Lots more

Kedron 'Top Ender' Van with the trimmings

Sea Jay Angler 3.95 Tinnie
Mercury 30HP 4 stroke outboard (carried on draw bar and lifted with home made crane with winch)
55 lb Minn Kota Elec Trolling Motor
Real Easy folding boat trailer, with suspension (carried on rear of van)
Almac full size roof rack and boat loader

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