Troopy trip report

Submitted: Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 06:27

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I am leaving this morning for the shops . Left the driveway at 8.30am . Only seen a couple of 4wds but lots of 2wds . Arrived at the car park and the speed bumps were quite bumpy in the troopy . Bought supplies (paper and milk) . No damage to troopy from other car doors as i have put side rails on . Left coles at 8.50am and procceeded home via the beachfront road . Tide was high but on the other side of the road and in the bay so snorkel wasnt required . I seen lots of 4wds cruising along the beachfront road , many more than 2wds . Made it home at 9.05am . cheers .

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 07:11

Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 07:11

Feeling a bit left out are we?? LOL

Cheers Kev

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Reply By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 07:26

Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 07:26

Just curious Troopyman as to your location - you arrived home at 9.05am and your post time is 6:27am (forum time). Can you enlighten us............................

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Follow Up By: troopyman - Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 08:09

Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 08:09

It was for yesterday .

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Follow Up By: Member - Madfisher - Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 09:45

Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 09:45

LOL you are on the ball Saharaman.
Cheers Pete

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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 08:39

Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 08:39

Hey Troopy, great report mate.

Thinking of heading that way today, any problems towing an onroad 6x4 loaded with a mower and wheelbarrow.

What tyre pressures should I be running ?
How much fuel did you use for that trip ?
Should I take an extra spare wheel ?
Any permits required ?
Would an esky do the trip or would I be better off with a fridge, if a fridge, what brand...Waeco or Engel ?
HF....UHF....Satphone ?

Sorry about all the questions mate but one cant be too prepared for a trip like this.......hahaha.

Cheers.....Lionel.

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Follow Up By: troopyman - Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 09:19

Sunday, Aug 31, 2008 at 09:19

Hi
Normal road pressures are ok because its all road .
I think i used about a litre .
No spare wheel required but take your KaBar just in case .
No permits needed but you will need your license in case you are pulled over by the fuzz .
Forget the fridge as ther is a pie shop down the road and you will be home in 10 mins .
Take the mobile in case the wife forgot something on the list to buy at coles .

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