Different Options to Travel around the Country,
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 17:43
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Axle
Thinking of doing a short camping trip with different Wheels, (If i can convince her..lol)
Used to love the Triumph Bonneville as a tourer years ago.before the married life, spent many a night under a tarp strung over a fence,
Thinking about a Trike,,,,,Tent accommodation where ever possible.
Carrying a bit of gear might be a prob, but i'm sure they make little trailers for them.
I think its Do'able, Question1..Am i mad?
Question2..Will i end up, ,.. ..On my own Again....LOL.
Reply By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 17:56
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 17:56
G'day Axle,
Answers...
Q1...yes
Q2...yes, probably..lol
But my answers are purely related to the fact that the older I get the more comfort I want/need...LOL LOL
Good luck.
MJ
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Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 18:17
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 18:17
Hi Axle,
There was a bloke in
Kununurra last year with a Can-am trike and trailer, so it's possible. His tent looked to be an Oztent or similar.
Good looking setup!
Graeme
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Follow Up By: Axle - Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 18:32
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 18:32
Having a look at some Trikes & acessories To-morrow.
B/ inlaw just rang, reckons i'll faint at the prices
Good to see some have done it Graeme".
Cheers Axle.
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 16:45
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 16:45
Axle!! A trike will be good, save adding those embarrassing training wheels!!! :))
Regards Michael
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Reply By: SDG - Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 20:43
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 20:43
My ten year old and I have have been doing it just about every school holidays on two wheels. Bought a trailer to to behind it as I do need to carry that little extra.
I have seen campeer trailers for bikes, that will put a car one to shame.
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Reply By: Member - Ross G (NT) - Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 20:51
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 20:51
Axle,
Get intouch with the local Ulysses Branch and you will probably be able to talk to people that have what you are dreaming about and will give first hand info about it.
I have a Elite Sprinter
http://www.elitecampers.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73&Itemid=98 that I tow behind a K1200LT. We are doing a couple of months next year in SA and Vic. We spent two months doing the lap with the camper behind a Corolla and found it very comfortable.
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Follow Up By: Axle - Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 21:06
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 at 21:06
Didn't think about that one
Ross, Actually know a guy involved with our local
Ulysses branch. Thanks .
Axle.
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Reply By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Sunday, Jun 26, 2011 at 07:42
Sunday, Jun 26, 2011 at 07:42
Hi Axle,
Q1 yes ( we all are)
Q2 yes
If she's keen then 3/4's of your battle has been won. Simplify is a great way to camp/travel. I swagged with a burner and esky, to WA and back, No worries. Although the girl I was with at the time soon moved on . If I'd have known that was all it took I woulda done it years ago ; )
Cheers Wilko
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Reply By: new boy - Sunday, Jun 26, 2011 at 10:42
Sunday, Jun 26, 2011 at 10:42
Axle
In
Hobart in Febuary there were 2 guys and passengers on trikes with matching trailers one was a VW set up the other based on the Valkarie bike .They were tenting with occasional park chalet accommodation nice set ups. The Vw,s are worth $30,000 plus mate just built one here in
Geraldton the guy with the Valkarie said his owed him over $50,000.The advice about the Ulysses club is good as both these guys were members OH and the passengers SEEMED happy .
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