Driving us crazy !!!!!
Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:15
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The Birds (WA)
Gday,
After months of planning and preparation for our "Big trip around the block", we are still pulling our hair out as to our best accomodation options or the 6-12 month trip. We leave in around 2 months and we need to make a decision and fast !!!!!!
We cant decide wether to take
(a) Full off road camper trailer behind our 80 series landcruiser or
(b) Smallish caravan to use as a base with an Oz tent for the harder stuff
We are taking a 1 year old baby so comfort is a desirable option for all yet I (we) still dont want to miss the "hard to get to places"
Will we really miss that many great
places towing a caravan and tenting the remote
places such as W28631, Kimberleys etc ?
We understand that we may have to back track a little in certain
places with a caravan however would the comfort of a caravan outweigh the benefits of a camper trailer that can access more
places.
Any advise greatly appreciated, espescially by those who have done it !!!!!!!!!
Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 12:53
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 12:53
In that time frame (travel time) I presume you will not work so extended stays will be minimal. I have a 16ft offroad van but I think the camper would be more suitable for the trip you could do as opposed to the trip you would do if you had the van. No backtracking and relatively good to excellent comfort (depending on make of camper) every night. Got a camper and you think it's a pain to pack up in the rain? not if you don't have a set schedule, just sit back and relax after all it won't rain forever (or rain at all if you are round here LOL).
Too many plusses to the camper option for my money.
Some people are spoilt for options, I would be just happy to be going round Oz regardless of my accomodation, LOL!!
Enjoy whatever you choose.
Trevor.
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