Is it just me that takes forever to pack for the big trip. Started just before midday and stopped at about 4pm and still not finished. Pack a spares box and then I've got to find rags or other means to stop rattles or rubbing, (had an oil container rub through on one trip - yuck). Too much stuff for one box but not enough for 2.
What to take out or add? Got a couple of bags of fire wood for those
places where wood is a scarce as hens teeth.
Roof loaded and good distribution of weight. Just wish I was a foot taller so getting the Max Trax down would be easier. But hey I'm not going to get bogged on one of those soft Simpson dunes am I.
All the pre trip pre stuff is done (and the bank balance lays testament to that). Car is running best it's ever done. Major service, new front wheel bearings, all electrics checked and 2 new batteries (cranking one was dead and one of my aux batteries was on its last legs), new
driving lights, (old ones buggered and would have fallen to pieces on the ABH), spare shockies- front and back, new anti rotation hanging shackles, and all the usual spares we carry but never use - but you never know when you might.
Sludgie's lent me his 50L National Luna fridge because my Waeco draws way too much power compared with the NL. The Waeco and my Eva Cool which is run as a freezer draw a combined 12.5Amps which is horrible. The Waeco has always been a heavy user of power and an ever ending source of trouble for me. So Sludgie's offer was very much appreciated.
Good job we're not leaving until next Saturday or I might die of the stress of it all. LOL
Cheers and yes it's beer o-clock time
Dunc.