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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #378
« Reply #25 on: June 09, 2014, 09:20:00 PM »
Bit more done today.

Got the roof rack on and the awning.
Replaced the camper batteries and put it back together
Spent some time playing Tetris trying to work out how to fit 3 kids on the hard floor. Think we finally have a plan!
New tyres for the car this week! That's going to hurt :'(
Camper bearing check and break adjustment tomorrow.
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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #26 on: June 09, 2014, 09:51:23 PM »

Part of the shopping done. Roof rack on car. Bigger aerial installed.

Been held back with the rain but have next Sunday to do the meat shopping and alcohol shopping then start packing.

Bought some Diet water today  ;D

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #27 on: June 10, 2014, 10:00:02 AM »
Quote from: McGirr on June 09, 2014, 09:51:23 PM

Bought some Diet water today  ;D

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Ok I'll bite is diet water vodka? It can't be water.

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #28 on: June 12, 2014, 06:24:44 AM »
We'll we're done. Car service and everything added.
Camper bits and pieces done and checked.
Food purchased.
Kerry has pretty much packed the fridge and freezer.
Clothes are pretty much done.

Even cleaned the car...inside and out !!!

On Sunday/Monday will pack the last bits in the car/camper, then head off early Tuesday morning with Symon.

Arrive Wednesday evening to watch Footy. Pick Kerry, Olivia, Elisa up from Cairns airport on the Friday.

Still feeling way too ready....as if I've forgotten something.


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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #29 on: June 12, 2014, 07:38:38 AM »
Ok, as Mark has mentioned above, we are also finished preparation....today is pack up day for us.

Roof rack to go on and then packed, pack the car, hook the CT up, check all tyre pressures, and then wait out.... :cup: :cup:....the rest of the packing was done weeks ago...!!!!

Leaving early AM tomoz heading inland NSW onto QLD, first stop Goondiwindi for the night, following the weather reports it looks as though we are going to head into and follow rain for the first couple of days....oh well at least we will find out how waterproof our roof top bag is...haha

Looking forward to catching up with the crew, we will be in Cairns Tues lunchish im hoping, SOO on Weds night so ill be sussing somewhere close to watch the BLUES destroy the Queerslanders.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #30 on: June 12, 2014, 07:57:06 AM »

Safe trip Luke. I can't remember whether the caravan park has a tv or not.

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #31 on: June 12, 2014, 11:56:11 AM »
Got the suspension done earlier, the GVM for the crusier is now 3780kg, so just enough for the beer.  The old girl certainly sits higher now - maybe time for the 35's?

Also got the undertray sliding drawer in as well.

Still soooo much to do......
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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #32 on: June 12, 2014, 12:45:49 PM »
Symon,
did you end up working out how to seal the drawer ?

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #33 on: June 12, 2014, 12:56:49 PM »
I did, but I won't get time to do it.  I'll just put stuff in there that doesn't mind getting dirty or wet.
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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #34 on: June 12, 2014, 01:00:50 PM »
Quote from: Symon on June 12, 2014, 12:56:49 PM
I did, but I won't get time to do it.  I'll just put stuff in there that doesn't mind getting dirty or wet.

I didn't think Tim was coming on this trip ;D

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #35 on: June 12, 2014, 01:01:52 PM »
BaHaaaHaaaaa   :cup:      Gold yogi  :cheers:
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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #36 on: June 12, 2014, 02:30:08 PM »
Quote from: yogi on June 12, 2014, 01:00:50 PM
I didn't think Tim was coming on this trip ;D

yogi

Shaun wont know what hit him now we have extra mud  ;D

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #37 on: June 12, 2014, 02:36:51 PM »
Better get the clear vinyl passenger seat cover out again 

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #38 on: June 12, 2014, 07:29:54 PM »
Safe trip Luke, will find a place where the game can be watched.

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #39 on: June 15, 2014, 09:26:56 AM »

Final food shopping this morning.

Cruiser has new rear airbag. Partly packed with the rest being done on Friday.

Batteries being charged in camper.

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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #40 on: June 15, 2014, 07:15:41 PM »
Ripped all the non-factory wiring out of the front of the cruiser yesterday because I physically ran out of room to mount more relays in for the roof lights.  Spent most of today running all new wiring :)

Flushed out the water tank and refilled.
Bought spare fuel filters.
Packed all the rest of the spares - belts, hoses, etc.
Food packed.
Clothes packed.
Alcohol packed.
Camera gear packed.

Just have to load in the swag, load up some new tunes to my iPod, and get rolling!
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Re: Trip Preparation...!!!!...update #1
« Reply #41 on: June 15, 2014, 08:56:34 PM »
Symon,
good to see you've left yourself a whole half a day........

I think you should start on the kitchen..... ;D


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