Well we're finally home after more than three months living in the Cruiser and visiting some of Australia's most remote and interesting places.

So what did we learn. Well, for one thing we learnt that you don't need a $50,000+ vehicle to explore Australia, so if that's your excuse think again. Our old Landcruiser cost $5000, plus we probably spent as much again to fix some things and fit it out. If we can do it on our limited budget, then so can you, but don't waste the $40,000 you save, you'll need it for fuel, because it ain't cheap in the outback. We spent over $7,000 for petrol and gas on the trip (a diesel vehicle would have been cheaper, but would still have been expensive).

Secondly, we were quite happy living in the Cruiser, especially when the weather was kind. I don't think full-timing in a 4x4 is really on, but you don't need a huge vehicle either. You should be able to live comfortably in about 7 metres (23 feet) as long as the space is used efficiently. Actually, at 5.5 metes in length, a Landcruiser isn't much shorter than that, it's just that most of that length is bonnet.

Thirdly, being in a small vehicle was like being set free. We could drive where we liked, park where we liked, and camp on just about any half-flat square metre of dirt.

So what's this leading to? I'm not sure yet, but something is afoot. Stay tuned.

Till next time then, and remember,

don't dream it, be it!