March 29, 2009 by Dunkin
When David Jobe’s daughter got interested in horses just a few years ago David thought it would just entail a few weekends away at horse events with his family. As it turned out, it would be the inspiration for a new product line for David. David was the Managing Director of Jobe & Co Campers and had been manufacturing and selling trailer campers for years.
It didn’t take long for David to recognise there was a real need for someone to design a camper that could be fitted easily to the side of a Horse Trailer. David observed that many horse people were sleeping in their trucks, cars, tents, trailer campers, large elaborate horse trailers with sleeping quarters in the front and some even slept in the back of the horse trailer itself. David’s solution was to design a light weight and compact camper that could easily be attached to the side of a Horse Trailer and would fold out into a sleeping area with an enclosed annexe on the front. The design requirements were simply. It had to be compact when folded away as well as being water and dust proof. It also had to be quick and easy to setup, comfortable and weather proof, for a great night’s sleep, and then quick and easy to pack away when required.
It wasn’t long before the design was finalised and David started selling what is now know as the Horse Float Camper (horse trailers are called horse floats in Australia). The advantages of the new design were numerous and horse owners were quick to recognise them. One customer commented that when they once went away with their horses they also had to tow a trailer camper as well which meant taking two trucks. Since they had the Horse Float Camper fitted to the side of their horse trailer they now only need to take one truck. They save on fuel and now they can travel together in one vehicle. Another customer was thinking of upgrading to a gooseneck with living quarters but instead bought a much smaller horse trailer with one of David’s Horse Float Campers on the side. She saved on the purchase price and is now also saving on fuel.
Now nearly three years down the track David has a quickly expanding business in Australia and is ready to introduce his product to rest of the world. David has re-branded his product into what is now called the Horse Trailer Camper and is starting to generate a lot of interest in the USA.
So if David was to reflect back now, at what was originally just way supporting his daughter’s new passion, he’d now see what has rapidly turned into an expanding business venture for himself.
It’s just so true, you never really do know where your next great idea will come from. Horse Trailer Camper truly is testimony to that.
What would happen if we didn't relocate to Australia having been granted the visa.
You must enter australia and stay there for the next 2 years – that is what you are applying for – PERMANENT RESIDENCY.
Does this invalidate the visa and prevent a permanent one being issued in 2 years time.
YES
I am aware that you have to enter australia by the "specified initial entry date" on the visa,
YES thats right
but less clear on whether you are then expected to remain there for the duration.
YES you are expected to remain there for 2 years.
It is ONLY 2 years. You need to suck it up and dont be a wimp. You have email to stay in touch. Once you get your permanent residency then you can go home to visit.
Oh my god, my sister's house in Australia was burgled last night :/
No doubt F-111s are getting old, but the F-22 and F-35s have a lot of technical advantages over the F-111, hence in my opinion, Aussies should go for the latest F-22s/F-35s.
About US not selling is untrue, USA is preparing to bid for 126 fighters to be bought by Indian Air Force with its F-16/F-18 and F-22. So i think they'll definately sell, but at the moment F-22s cost more than 250 million USD a piece !!!
regards
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