Frank wrote on Jun 23
rd, 2022 at 10:08pm:
We have stayed in bungalows in caravan parks. Never envied the people in tents or caravans. I could imagine a VW Kombi for the romance for say two three days a week and hotels for the rest of the week. But not for weeks or months on end.
But I know people who love the grottiness of camping and wish them well. I want plumbing.
I pretty much agree with that.
Have also seen a few bush camps where I would really like to be.
After much research we thought a caravan with shower and toilet would be best.
It won't fit on our property - so where to store it?
We would have to buy a tow vehicle.
A few issues told to me by owners were ........ it is a small area to live in for 6 weeks. If you have a disagreement, hard to get your own space for a while
If I go for a poo it will stench out the van. If I have a sleepless night, where do I go to surf, chat and play bridge for a few hours?
You get 2X registration, insurance, maintenance , repair bills. Repair bills for a big serious tow vehicle are MUCH more than repair bills for a 4 cyl petrol.
Some of our friends have a big caravan and landcruiser. It works well for them. Last time they went away for a 'small' trip. 6 weeks.
See, if we go away for a 6 week holiday it is $6K ?
That $6K we never get back, it is gone.
When they have finished with the caravan, they sell it and get some money back.
At this stage the caravans and tow vehicles are very expensive. Look at $130K all up.
A motorhome would be better. Safer.
Maybe a decked out Hyundai iLoad where we can sleep in IF we have to.
We can put our bikes in for day trips.
Better around suburbia.
$130k would buy you about 900 nights in a $150/night room with hot showers, toilet, proper bed, toast and coffee.