Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 20:22
Derm,
In addition to Fab's suggestions, get all the wheel bearings repacked, on both 'van & 'Cruiser, as
well as new brake pads, before you depart. They can really be a "stopper" if they aren't in good order. Carry a spare fuel filter too.
Also make sure the front of radiator, and aircon condenser(???) aren't packed with insects. In September, you may strike the odd hot day, and with aircon going, it puts some load on cooling system, especially towing the 'van.
Has anybody suggested "mechanic-in-a-can" yet? You're sure to need some CRC 2-26, or WD-40. And the other must have is Duct Tape!!!!!!!!!! Use it to hold anything to everything, like driving lamps falling to bits, trailer plugs coming apart, leaking hoses ad infinitum. Also good too, if Mum or the Kids are giving you grief, a piece 100mm long will restore peace and quiet in the wagon for a while. Of course you might be cooking your own tea that night,,,,,,,,,,if you're allowed in the 'van.
A tube of silastic is very handy too, for gluing/sealing parts, as long as they're not petroleum based. Get a stick of "Minute-Mend" or similar, for patching leaks in fuel or water tanks.
Take your time, smell the "roses", and most of all, just enjoy yourselves,
Bob.
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