Brad, did you know that one of my regular contacts in an Aussie and that a trip to Oz is in my future.
I've got quite a few Aussie's TCs and campervans bookmarked on my home computer. Some can add to this discussion. As for my contact, he's a member here, but they're away until at least next week!!!!! After all it's almost fall there.
Oh yes, he recommends buy rather than rent, partly because of the kilometage charges. So, purchase is probably on the agenda and your suggestion is the right one, in his opinion. He has other friends who shipped a TC over and waited 12 days to clear it through customs.