Kombi Camping Website ?????

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 4:49 pm

#138364

I have noticed that there is a grwoing interest in Kombi Camping as I now call it.

Now there seems to be some great trip out there going on and a lot on information being gained, seems like a waste not to get it all in one place.

Now I have space and I have websites, all I need a a Webmaster to run it for us.... ANyoen out there want to take the idea and run with it ?

I figure the major area would be trip reports, setups and photo's ...

Just an idea at this stage but one that may well take off..

Feedback ???

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

ByronBug High Priestess of Unequaled Coolness & Flower Child

1,446 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:22 pm

#138373

:sandrine
Great idea Brad.
If we could have a listing of all states in Aust & the best spots for "Kombi Camping" in each, would be good with facilites available in each spot etc.
Kool idea if you want to go travelling....
Judy

59 Microbus Kombi (MERCY)
64 Microbus Kombi (CHANNON)

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:23 pm

#138374

Hi Brad,
Yes, I'm quite interested and could put in the time as web-wally.

Do you have any more detail or initial ideas or would you prefer I knock up a site layout for discussion?

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:33 pm

#138376

First up this is an idea and I am open to input

www.ozkombicamper.com ??

Aim - Provide information on Kombi Camping tips, tech article and trip reports on Kombi Camping, in particular Kombi Campers.

Layout - Have areas for teh following:
- Misc Photos
- Kombi Fitout and Features
- Feature Campers
- Trip Reports
- Setup tips and handy road side repairs
- Camping Spots

It would be a website not a forum, input would be controlled by teh web people. It is not out to cover the entire Kombi issue and I think would be primarily Bay window and aimed at using not restory / showing etc if you get my drift.

I am thinking practicality and not mush else. Helping people find info and stuff in the one place.

For example I want to fit out my Kombi Kamper so I goto the website and look in the fitout section where I find heaps of info on just that FITOUT, what other have and how they find it.

And so on and so on and so on..

Then the kombi camping people put their www.ozkombicamper.com stickers on their windscreen so the enire world can see it exists and then off we go .....

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:35 pm

#138379

and just in case anyone is wondering yes I have two major assignments due in tommorrow and that is why I am dreaming up ideas like this to keep my mind occupied on anything but doing them :cry:cry

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:39 pm

#138381

modulus wrote:Hi Brad,
Yes, I'm quite interested and could put in the time as web-wally.

Do you have any more detail or initial ideas or would you prefer I knock up a site layout for discussion?

hehehe I see what you do for a job :thumb:thumb..... if you are keen it is all yours .. I will enable the domain name when we pick one and send you the settings.

Do you want UNIX or Windows ??
😀😀

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:44 pm

#138384

I think the potential overlap can be kept quite limited by concentration on those things which are specifically kombi & camping, along the lines you have mentioned.

In the longer term, there is potential for sponsorship from both camping facility providers ('van parks etc) and gear & accessory providers, to defray the hosting costs.

There are already some trip reports and related info. (e.g. kombikim's recent trip report) which might give a kickoff in initial content.

www.ozkombicampers.com is available as a domian name.

What next?

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:45 pm

#138385

Buggy Brad wrote:Do you want UNIX or Windows ??
😀😀

*NIX please.

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:51 pm

#138386

If we think that www.ozkombicampers.com is a good name then we will register it and I will setup the domain on the Unix box for you and send you the settings.

Can you get any special deals on www.ozkombicampers.com or should I just use my guys at $7.95 USD a year ??

Let me know I will be back on tonight and will push the buttons.

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 5:59 pm

#138387

I can't better USD 7.95/year.

www.ozkombicampers.com seems OK, but would
www.aussiekombicampers.com
(also available) line up better with aussieveedubbers? Your call, doesn't bother me.

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 6:00 pm

#138388

Ok you have mail with the site settings 😀😀

DNS will come on in 48 - 72 hours.

hehehe another website is born :thumb:thumb

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 7:37 pm

#138437

yipee! sounds like a great idea. cant wait to see it up and running. happy to lend a hand with artwork etc if necessary.

Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool

58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 7:49 pm

#138447

Guys,
Yep- count me in as well. Don't know where I can add much value but there are not alot of Oz 58 Campers around.
Bill😀😀😀

72TWINCAB Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 7:52 pm

#138455

Very kewl. Looking forward to seeing the new site up and running:thumb

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 7:58 pm

#138457

Thanks for the help offers, we'll need it...

Look for the big pronunciamento tomorrow...

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 8:25 pm

#138468

what a bloody great idea... I am at fitout stage now but duty calls ( i have to work two days a week to support my flamboyant lifestyle!) so will get cracking on the weekend...
can't wait for the new site to be up and running... thanx Brad for the idea and for the know how to set it up
tony g

they took me away haha, hope the medication works

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 8:56 pm

#138480

Like Tony, I too am setting up for camping, so will be sure to help if I can Modulus

Sounds like a great idea Brad, and THANKS to the forum for getting it underway 😎

Andy
:thumb

DoNkEy Wolfsburg Wizard

684 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Feb 2004, 11:03 pm

#138552

i think it is a great idea!!! Just the sorta thing i am looking to look at at the mo! I could possibly help with little things if needed, limited experience though...oh and i dont have a camper....yet!

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 11:32 pm

#138558

And with the idea it grew ....

Coming soon to a desktop near you ....

www.aussiekombicampers.com

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 11:43 pm

#138560

excellent...

hows the assignments going!!!!

ha ha

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2004, 11:58 pm

#138567

helterskelter400 wrote:excellent...

hows the assignments going!!!!

ha ha

Assignment ???? :cry DAmn it I knew I forgot something I was suppose to do ......:cussing

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 3:12 am

#138586

Modulus I have sent a reply to your U2U 🙂

mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 8:21 am

#138633

Buggy Brad wrote:...snip...
- and handy road side repairs
.....

What are you implying, Brad? 😀

Bugged Again Wolfsburg Wizard

507 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 8:30 am

#138636

Great idea

How about a link to a dedicated kombi camper section on aussieeveedubbers for forum discussions.

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 8:33 am

#138637

just the thing to look at before a road trip!!! great idea brad might give dad more ideas when decking out campers!! are you gonna cover most conversion avalible back in the day or new modern converions??? if so i would love to see some westfalia conversions (both splitty and bay) on there for sure!!!
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 9:02 am

#138645

you know like checking tyre pressure 😀

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 12 Feb 2004, 9:07 am

#138646

Hey brad as you know from the kombi you got from me the previous owners had a lot of work done by Shall we say overcharging people. Perhaps a section on good quality with good priced repairers would be the go as well.

.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 9:26 am

#138654

Andy42 wrote:Hey brad as you know from the kombi you got from me the previous owners had a lot of work done by Shall we say overcharging people. Perhaps a section on good quality with good priced repairers would be the go as well.

I ain't going there

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 12 Feb 2004, 11:37 am

#138694

Great idea for a website, I'll be visiting it before and after my kombi camping trips!

Just went to the web page - noticed that the logo and <title> don't match the new choice of URL. Also, the home link points to the wrong URL...

I'm a web developer too, if you guys need an extra pair of hands I'll be happy to help.

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Feb 2004, 1:15 pm

#138718

More hands the bettre. Talk to Mod he has the lead.

The URL is www.aussiekombicampers.com and was going to be ozkombicampers.com but I changed my mind. So I set up the account for ozkombi and then change the redirect o aussie so that is why the folder is diff.

Won't matter once the DNS catch up.

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia