Big changes coming for GJ

[Grumpy John]

SWMBO and I have taken the plunge and put things in motion to do The Big Lap while we are young enough and fit enough to enjoy it. We have put our house on the market and hope to be able to downsize and have money left over for a motor home in which to travel. If we don't sell before the end of next March we'll put our furniture in the shed, rent the house and go anyway. We've already sold SWMBO's car and if we sell my Landcruiser, pop top van and off road camper there should be enough to buy a motor home in the $70K price range. Either way we're going, so big adventure and changes coming up.

[NCArcher]

Have fun. And be mindful of the time of year when travelling through the top end. Many roads are closed during the wet season.

[pkroeze]

I'll have your woodworking tools :P. But seriously enjoy the trip.

[rrich]

GJ,
Just a thought here. Consider towing a fifth wheel trailer. The advantages over a Class A motor home are:
A vehicle when you get there, wherever there is.
Only one motorized vehicle to maintain.
Fifth wheel maintenance is wheel bearings, brakes and tyres.

For consideration - SWMBO has relatives that are half year part timers. They were near by and we went to visit them in the RV park. We quickly realized that it wasn't our life style. Make sure that full time is your life style before you dispose of everything.

[Grumpy John]

GJ,
Just a thought here. Consider towing a fifth wheel trailer. The advantages over a Class A motor home are:
A vehicle when you get there, wherever there is.
Only one motorized vehicle to maintain.
Fifth wheel maintenance is wheel bearings, brakes and tyres.

For consideration - SWMBO has relatives that are half year part timers. They were near by and we went to visit them in the RV park. We quickly realized that it wasn't our life style. Make sure that full time is your life style before you dispose of everything.

Thanks, but, no thanks. If I were to tow anything I'd keep my off road camper, much more user friendly and can get in to the most inaccessible places.

You can always tow a small car behind a motor home, it can be your daily drive when you're not traveling.

We are all different and have requirements, a fifth wheeler is not for us.

[bryn23]

Awesome, its something you have to do.

Im currently building a Campervan based on a New VW T6 transporter LWB to do a head off early next year before we hit our 40's

Thats if i get my ass into gear and completely finish it.

The motorhome is a great idea and a good size for two, and not having to tow anything behind you is a bonus.

I kept to a smaller size as we are based in the city, and the smaller transporter was a good compromise, but more space would be welcome.

[Grumpy John]

Looking to get something in the 6 metre range, preferably built on the Iveco Daily chassis.

Something like this.

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[crowie]

I can't wait to see the photographs of your trip John.
Having a talk to Ian who lives not far from you about the motor homes may help with purchase decisions??
... Cheers, Peter

[Grumpy John]

He lives over the road from me, we're always chatting. He's taking SWMBO for a drive in has rig on Friday.

[bryn23]

Thats a good size, you can explore most places with that size.

thats what we will be looking at in 15 years or most likely earlier

Iveco's seem highly regarded, built by a truck company

I use to drive a pantec about that size when fitting kitchens, not to large and heaps of space.


Good luck with the house sale, and finding a suitable motorhome.

[Grumpy John]

The advantage with the Iveco is it's rear wheel drive and has up to 3000Kg towing capacity if needed.

[Chris Parks]

The advantage with the Iveco is it's rear wheel drive and has up to 3000Kg towing capacity if needed.

Are any built on a Sprinter chassis because that would be my choice.

[AlexS]

Granddaughter is saving to buy an Iveco.

She has a way to go...she's just turned 10. At least she knows what she wants.

[Grumpy John]

Quite a few sprinter motor homes around, many converted ambulances, I know I worked on one .

[Grumpy John]

Granddaughter is saving to buy an Iveco.

She has a way to go...she's just turned 10. At least she knows what she wants.

Lego have one .


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