OFF TO BIRDSVILLE.
Submitted: Friday, May 13, 2011 at 07:41
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BOUGHT A SECOND HAND OFF ROAD CAMPERTRAILER AND NEXT TUESDAY LEAVING
IPSWICH. HEADING TO
BIRDSVILLE AND DOWN TO DIG TREE &
CAMERON CORNER. (HOPE) HAVE 3 WEEKS PLUS TO LOOK AROUND. ANY
FEEDBACK OR INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFULL. ENJOY READING EXPLOROZ
FORUM. FULL OF TIPS AND ADVISE.
Reply By: Member - Alastair D (NSW) - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 08:47
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 08:47
I was around the
Corner country about 3 weeks ago and it was looking great. So much growth. There are also a lot of mice around in some
places so do not leave anything open or food around especially at night.
Have a great trip and take it gently so you can see the country and not just the road ahead. Many of the roads I travelled had been graded/reconstructed but one or two still had bad washaways due to the rain.
If you have not already done so
check the wheel bearings on your new to you trailer. Unless you know the history it is worth the hour or so to just make sure and repack them. Also worth taking a set of new bearings to suit. It is the most common problem with trailers and it makes it easy if you have a set with you and strike problems.
Have fun.
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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 12:40
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 12:40
hi shedboy
alastiar has just given you the exact advice that i was going to
and this goes for everyone who buys s/hand whether it be camper/caravan/trailer or vehicle always have the wheel bearings re greased before you head off and dont get fooled by a grease cap thats full of grease as i have removed bearings that had a full cap of grease on the outside but there was very little left on the actual bearings themselves
also
check camper/vehicle
suspension u-bolts /shackle-pins and plates etc hitch bolts /jockey wheel bracket and clamp bolts
water/fuel tank support staps etc etc with a spanner not just a quick glance
that is the best insurance of a troubleless trip
do the hard yards in
your
back yard
and enjoy the trip
cheers barry
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Reply By: Member - Michael & Jill - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:38
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:38
G'day Shedboy,
We have just returned from our trip to
Windorah & have much information that may be helpful as we live in
Toowoomba & you may travel some of the roads we did.
Contact my email address if you would like to know more as it would take me too long to type the info.
Regards,
Michael.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael & Jill - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:42
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:42
hennry@bidpond.com.au
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