Hi folks!
Thought this was worth a mention. Was at the Gallery in Kyneton (where I am the resident artist..for now, anyway!), when a couple walked in to look around. I noticed they had pulled up in a old 4x4 ( not sure what model) pulling an even older looking model Millard poptop caravan (around 14 ft). Being interested, I inquired where they were from, and whether they were holidaying.
Well, they were from
Newcastle, NSW apparently, and were visiting grand children in
Melbourne. Conversation rolled on about caravanning in general, and I inquired about thier poptop, and how it performed.
Well, I was astounded! Apparently he (husband) had bought the old van for $3,000 secondhand ( it was around 1992 model), just to do up for the odd trip to the beach.
Well, all he did was put new tyres on it, and re-packed the wheel bearings, and began short trips in it (weekends). They loved it so much, that they decided to extend thier travelling further afield. So they headed off to Queensland for an extended holiday.
Well, that was it!...He said that since that initial trip, they had travelled on the 'big one"around Australia, pulling the same poptop van, and apart from normal maintenance (whatever that was), had no problems with it at all. He said they travelled light, with just the bare essentials, but lived comfortably. He said that his vehicle was also bought secondhand for around $8,000 prior to the 'Big One'.
They were planning to continue on the road, back up north for the winter!
Just goes to show, you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy the experience! perhaps they should let Millard know(If they still exist?) Would be great publicity for them! Nice folks..hope they have a ball!
Regards
Bronco