Rosey and partner

Rosey and partner with their rig

Why does your current rig suit your lifestyle?
My partner and I travel in a Prado VX 120 series diesel auto, towing a Jayco Discovery pop-top. The caravan is light enough to be easy to tow, yet large enough to be comfortable and quick to set up.

Where do you like to camp?
We like to camp in National Parks for the peaceful environment when possible, but bushcamps and caravan parks are fine and we enjoy the variety. In colder weather we choose to stay in caravan parks so we can use the heater.

Likes/dislikes of the lifestyle?
The feeling of independence and freedom of choice, as well as relief from work (or volunteer) commitments at home. However, on longer trips, we miss our friends and family although we keep in touch.

What have you learned?
We’ve learned to pace ourselves and plan rest days regularly. We are also considering downsizing our home which will allow greater freedom from home-maintenance.

Scariest moment?
Mr ‘Dancer’ had a heart attack while we were tent-camping, He didn’t realise what was wrong as he only had a sore arm, until I took him to hospital the next day. Seeing him in hospital surrounded by doctors, was a very scary moment, realising how serious it could have been.

Favourite on-the–road meal?
Our lunches are special, they are almost always picnics, and while they might be simple sandwiches and fruit, we’ve eaten in some awesome places, such as in Kings Canyon, on a lookout in the Bungles, Palm Valley, beside waterfalls, up hills and in secret valleys. Favourite happy hour drinks are a sweet white wine … only one glass a day though.

Favourite place in Australia?
Wherever we are at the time often becomes our favourite place. A few special ones have been … camping in the Simpson Desert (in a tent), Cape Tribulation FNQ, Karijini NP, WA, Arthur River in Tas, Ormiston Gorge in NT, Crowdy Bay in NSW, Buchan Caves in Vic the list goes on and on …

On-the-road hobbies?
Sight-seeing, bushwalking, birdwatching, photography, reading, and of course the internet and our forum!

What would you do different?
We might have timed it differently to be at popular places when they would be less crowded. And we might have brought a few different things, and left a few things at home.

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