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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 7:34:24 GMT 10
I have been considering a tour for want of a better word with vintage van in tow behind the old Z car and visiting several car/vehicle museums along the way down through central eastern NSW to Newcastle then home maybe 10 -14 days average travel 150-200km a day when travelling and 1800-2000km in total from Brisbane return but participants could join and leave at any point .
It is just a thought at the moment and there is much planning to be done re meeting up with heritage societies ,vintage car clubs and caravan parks that are suitable etc etc .
Anyone interested or any suggestions please I would envisage a small group no more than 10-12 to keep things containable
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Post by Mustang on Mar 11, 2017 10:28:31 GMT 10
Tours were popular but there have not been any for a couple of years ago. WA are active with their tours.
I would suggest you post a suggested itinerary of museums & POI with dates in mind.
Also consider alternate accommodation like showgrounds that might be suitable, & keeping the doggie people in mind.
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Post by bobt on Mar 11, 2017 16:41:19 GMT 10
No one has been successful getting a tour off the ground or a get together with the Classics...ever.
So go for it John. Wish you luck with it.
I did neglect to say that the Vintage forum have a very active group that do regular tours and get togethers. Participants come from far and wide, a lot are not on the forum
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Post by Mustang on Mar 11, 2017 17:54:17 GMT 10
No one has been successful getting a tour off the ground or a get together with the Classics...ever. So go for it John. Wish you luck with it. I did neglect to say that the Vintage forum have a very active group that do regular tours and get togethers. Participants come from far and wide, a lot are not on the forum Sorry Bob, correction there, we had a meet & greet of Classics at Cotton Tree Qld during 2015, hosted by ex moderator Lockyer. We had a rollup of three vans   Vincent was going to attend as a shell but I couldn't make it due to my Dads passing, but it did happen. |
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Post by bobt on Mar 11, 2017 20:49:50 GMT 10
Thanks Mustang.. I forgot about Lockyers efforts. He did do a sterling job
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 12, 2017 6:36:42 GMT 10
Sorry Bob, correction there, we had a meet & greet of Classics at Cotton Tree Qld during 2015, hosted by ex moderator Lockyer. We had a rollup of three vans Vincent was going to attend as a shell but I couldn't make it due to my Dads passing, but it did happen. Roll up of three vans, well in that case I can say that we tour all the time with Gitano's Franklin, my good friends Franklin and my van. In fact the three classics are headed up to Scammander over Easter so we effectively have an 'active tourers' group here  And, another family friend of ours has an old Chesney 16 ft too, so could be four as per the first 40 seconds of my vid: Retired John: You lucky bugger, I wish I had the time to travel at all, so go for it I say too  |
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Post by bobt on Mar 12, 2017 20:35:39 GMT 10
Hey tasmillard, certainly appreciate the pictures of tours you and your friends have done. I am referring to get togethers advertised on here.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2017 4:01:09 GMT 10
Maybe then tasmillard you should give some thought to posting on here prior to one of these trips or weekends and invite other classic van fans to join you and have a "classic van " outing  nothing to lose and some more friends to gain also a boost for the genre in Tassy  I am sure there are quite a few in the island who would love to talk old fan for a couple of days |
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 13, 2017 7:25:11 GMT 10
Thanks for the suggestion John. I lot of the trips we do are family and close friends, i guess you may say that i am a little on the introvert side. I would like to do a 'meet and greet' but im more the type to turn up rather than organise one. However, if any Tassie members read this I can say that I am more than happy to be contacted for a chat |
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Post by Mustang on Mar 13, 2017 7:32:04 GMT 10
Thanks for the suggestion John. I lot of the trips we do are family and close friends, i guess you may say that i am a little on the introvert side. I would like to do a 'meet and greet' but im more the type to turn up rather than organise one. However, if any Tassie members read this I can say that I am more than happy to be contacted for a chat There is "Murry" in Hobart he is active on the VV forum. Also "Mel" in Hobart, not sure if Mel has a van going, but they are working on a tandem bondwood. You can send a PM as a guest on the VV forum. |
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Post by murray on Mar 13, 2017 11:29:34 GMT 10
Tasmillard, They are trying to start an annual get together at Swansea caravan park,Tasmania Park has all been revamped . check on their timeline on facebook . August 14th . viscounts, franklins and millards most welcome. You and your father could take one of each swansea retro weekend |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2017 12:22:21 GMT 10
Just wonder if it is pet friendly park....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2017 14:48:51 GMT 10
Just wonder if it is pet friendly park.... From their site PETS
Pets are NOT allowed in cabins with the exception of service dogs.
Pets are allowed on campsites provided they are leashed at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their pets. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2017 14:56:52 GMT 10
Thanks for the suggestion John. I lot of the trips we do are family and close friends, i guess you may say that i am a little on the introvert side. I would like to do a 'meet and greet' but im more the type to turn up rather than organise one. However, if any Tassie members read this I can say that I am more than happy to be contacted for a chat From where I see it there is not a need for lots of upfront anything 1: Pick a location preferably pet friendly 2: Get the details and post them 3: Go whether you get a response or not and post pics afterwards so people know what they missed 4: Don't set itineraries just have a relaxing time sausage sizzle bbq a few drinks all Byo and enjoy all the other van variations 5: Post pics of the event 6: Post pics of the event 7: Post video's of the event  |
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 13, 2017 17:06:29 GMT 10
Tasmillard, They are trying to start an annual get together at Swansea caravan park,Tasmania Park has all been revamped . check on their timeline on facebook . August 14th . viscounts, franklins and millards most welcome. You and your father could take one of each swansea retro weekend Thanks for the link Murray - I think ill go to this one, wonder how long I can leave it before I book. Be great to catch up and have a look at the other classics/vintage vans. |
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 13, 2017 17:09:33 GMT 10
From where I see it there is not a need for lots of upfront anything 1: Pick a location preferably pet friendly 2: Get the details and post them 3: Go whether you get a response or not and post pics afterwards so people know what they missed 4: Don't set itineraries just have a relaxing time sausage sizzle bbq a few drinks all Byo and enjoy all the other van variations 5: Post pics of the event 6: Post pics of the event 7: Post video's of the event Great list, you been doing this long John? I think I got points 5, 6 and 7 covered. I think the best bet here would be to perhaps (forum suggestion?) have a section for group listings, so for every state members can post up saying they want to be involved in a group and can be contacted. If they change their minds later they remove their name from the group. This way a post can be put into that state section of an upcoming event. Just a thought. |
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Post by murray on Mar 13, 2017 17:09:41 GMT 10
Tasmillard, They are trying to start an annual get together at Swansea caravan park,Tasmania Park has all been revamped . check on their timeline on facebook . August 14th . viscounts, franklins and millards most welcome. You and your father could take one of each swansea retro weekend Thanks for the link Murray - I think ill go to this one, wonder how long I can leave it before I book. Be great to catch up and have a look at the other classics/vintage vans. contact the park and see if they are planning one for this year. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2017 17:21:38 GMT 10
From where I see it there is not a need for lots of upfront anything 1: Pick a location preferably pet friendly 2: Get the details and post them 3: Go whether you get a response or not and post pics afterwards so people know what they missed 4: Don't set itineraries just have a relaxing time sausage sizzle bbq a few drinks all Byo and enjoy all the other van variations 5: Post pics of the event 6: Post pics of the event 7: Post video's of the event Great list, you been doing this long John? I think I got points 5, 6 and 7 covered. I think the best bet here would be to perhaps (forum suggestion?) have a section for group listings, so for every state members can post up saying they want to be involved in a group and can be contacted. If they change their minds later they remove their name from the group. This way a post can be put into that state section of an upcoming event. Just a thought. Nope but watch this space the "Classic" get together calendar is in for some suggestions and opportunities Just look what has happened here in 1 day with some nudging imagine what we can do with some effort The beauty of "Classic" vans is they have the ability to do "tours" in relative comfort with classic cars or modern tug's . I believe there is much to be gained publicity and awareness wise by showing them to different communities |
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Post by atefooterz on Mar 13, 2017 23:27:03 GMT 10
Great list, you been doing this long John? I think I got points 5, 6 and 7 covered. I think the best bet here would be to perhaps (forum suggestion?) have a section for group listings, so for every state members can post up saying they want to be involved in a group and can be contacted. If they change their minds later they remove their name from the group. This way a post can be put into that state section of an upcoming event. Just a thought. Nope but watch this space the "Classic" get together calendar is in for some suggestions and opportunities Just look what has happened here in 1 day with some nudging imagine what we can do with some effort The beauty of "Classic" vans is they have the ability to do "tours" in relative comfort with classic cars or modern tug's . I believe there is much to be gained publicity and awareness wise by showing them to different communities I drove a few 1000klm for Cotton Tree, the upside was, unlike most cara parks nowdays, a few classics were around as site vans. My local has replaced all with Jayco sheds now as folks went into serviced care, tootled off to a fluffy cloud somewhere. The managers were happy as it just went that way over 5 years, not have to evict or mandate a cut off date for caravans, i seem to remember a fellow full time no cash person poster, living somwhere where old vans got the heave ho! (cvliving?) As an aside i do think events like that Catalina festival should be crashed with forum folks display so punters can discover what the classic/ vintage joy is about, rather than just hot rodding. The planes & cars had a mix of authentic and modified, so i see no value in shunning events until our own scene is more than vapourware. Did the VV sort your ip thing? You can sneak in via a trip to free wifi to check, as a guest, then try to login. |
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Post by bobt on Apr 30, 2017 16:32:47 GMT 10
I am not wishing to create a problem with members on this site nor hold court on events that occur on our "sister site" but I will state: 'A forum that has 5000 members plus, in operation for over 12 years will only ban members if they break the forums rules'
This forum was established by creator of the 'Vintage Caravan Forum' for those that owned or were interested in caravans that were not old enough to be classed as Vintage. Please keep the topics confined to Classic Caravan related.
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nothing to lose and some more friends to gain also a boost for the genre in Tassy 
I am sure there are quite a few in the island who would love to talk old fan for a couple of days 
