So we've picked up the Dingo and done the first break in camp. Had Skamper resolve the gas regulator problem so the burner now works. Most of the furniture in the house is gone... even the mattresses. Today - Friday are the last bits of sort and get rid of stuff, clean house, turn over keys, finish loading the trailer and truck. We should be officially on the road for the big lap on Saturday. I'll be thankful for getting back on the Dingo's mattress... a camp mat on my hard floors is not fun.
Things we learned include fun stuff like don't flip the bed over until the trailer door is shut... this way Stephanie doesn't have to re-winch the floor over and hold her in the air while the door is closed. Our water gauge is the least accurate measurement EVER. The Touring annex is great for quick setup, but doesn't really provide loads of shade. Wear sunscreen. Goannas are fast and generally not scared of you. Our trailer fridge is awesome... but our camping esky sucks to live out of in the house. We have WAY to much stuff in general. Start cooking when you hear the evening kookaburras or you won't have enough light to finish. Annex poles are unbelievably heavy when all in one big carry bag. We should carry a set of wheel levers. Our truck doesn't like pulling the trailer up big hills unless we have a good running start. Baby bottle sterilizer cleaned the water pipes well but tastes awful. Flush and reflush the tank after application.
Also... we drink ALOT of beer LOL.
The last few weeks I have been kinda terrified, but last night it all went away and now I can't wait till we are on the road for good.
