We have had a fantastic time travelling around this beautiful country in the Aussie Swag but have now decided to part with it. Why? Well - it is all because Himself decided that he wanted an internal shower and toilet and a few other magic features that go whizz bang. So we set of on an investigation and ultimately ended up with a Kimberley Karavan which cost lots of dollars. This, of course meant that we had 2 campers and even the intrepid travellers only need one.
Sadly Himself was heard to say to a friend, "I wonder why we did that - there seems to be so much to break on the KK - nothing ever went wrong with the Aussie Swag." Moi bit her lip!!!!! She has gained much wisdom during the many long years of her marriage.
Now someone else can take advantage of our little palace on wheels. All the technical details are on the Trading Post - but not the real reason why anyone would want (need) it. It is absolutely snug and cosy on a cold, wet and windy night - you can hear the elements all around but not a drop of water comes in and the windows are very secure. Equally on hot nights the large windows can be unzipped and the mozzie screens keep out all the bugs. There are flaps and awnings which go every which way and you can make lots of shade if you want. One of the real benefits is the quick set up. We were timed (with amazement) one night by fellow campers. Less than 90 seconds from stopping to having the overnight section ready and the wine out of the car fridge. That's living!
Men wouldn't think of this - but there is a little flat bit beside the mattress on both sides amd there is also a quite large storage area which runs along the sides beside the mattress - all sorts of stuff can go in there - tissues, night cream etc. The little flat bit is great for holding a late night drink, and because you can push the empty container right into the corner it doesn't spill or tip. It also means that Himself can easily deliver early morning cups of tea.
Sometimes Moi has trouble getting the tow bar to line up with the camper and this means much flapping from Himself who does most of the driving - the real advantage with the Swag is that if you are a bit out of line you can just push it to where you want it - saves many a bad domestic moment. And Moi can pack it all up by herself if she has to. Mind you - she'd rather not but it is really quite easy.
Housework - there is none!
The little stove is perfectly adequate for all sorts of cooking and we have great meals when we travel. The lift up pantry at the front gives you easy access to your food supplies and you can get to it when it is raining without getting wet. I bought some of those very cheap plastic tool carriers and 6 fit side by side across the width of the van - that keeps all the bits and pieces tidy. Plates, cups etc travel under the sink. It all works.
Darn - now I have an urge to throw the pillows and toothbrushes in and head for the great outdoors.
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