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Feb 8^th, 2024 at 11:55am

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Lunch break at Dublin nth of Adelaide on the way to Coobowie on the York Peninsular.

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Reply #1 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 11:57am

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Good to see you out and about. Enjoy the trip.

Are you staying at the Caravan Park there? We walked through it and thought it pretty good. Amazing location.

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Reply #2 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 2:11pm

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Hi Robert
Have a good trip and also thanks for the photos. it is great seeing photos of people's trip.
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Reply #3 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 3:35pm

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In Coobowie caravan park to meet up with the Carefree Caravaners.

Decided against free camping as only $30 night here. Clean but a bit dated but friendly managers cheers

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Reply #4 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 3:54pm

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We went down the road a bit to Edithburgh. We had a ten night stay there.

It is all nice area down there.

How long are you away from home??

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Reply #5 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 4:49pm

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Maybe two weeks mate

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Reply #6 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 5:27pm

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Sounds good.

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How is your back holding out Robert?

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Enjoy the time away.

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Reply #9 - Feb 9^th, 2024 at 6:34am

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Morning Aart holding good but will be back in April for my next lot of injections. As long as I do not over do it or try to get under the van to fix things I should last.

Nice grass sites at Coobowie Park, lovely sea breeze through the night so nice and cool. Kev more photos after coffee mate Cheers

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Reply #10 - Feb 9^th, 2024 at 8:21am

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Hi Robert
Thanks I would appreciate that.
I know what it is like with bad back had one for years so take very good care of yourself.
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Just finished lunch and relaxing, can here a strange sound but nothing inside. Knock on the door a neigbour saying we have a water leak under the van. Sure enough its a good one, will look when it dries up a bit I do carry spare John Guest fittings so should be no problems. cheers.

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Can see the red and blue water pipes so may be easy to get at.

Bit of a bummer though.

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Climbed under and a clip was missing of a T piece, felt along the line and was certain there was a split in the pipe. Cut out a foot of pipe and sure enough, bent the pipe and it was brittle.

So foot of pipe, one joiner and three holding clips plus 4 cable ties job finished. Cheers Robert

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Man of many talents Robert.
My van is almost 9 years old.
I suspect there will be more repairs coming my way soon.

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Hi Robert
Strange how these things just happen. It sounds good that you had the parts available to fix the problem
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Reply #16 - Feb 15^th, 2024 at 11:09am

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How is it going down there Robert??

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He must be having lots of fun
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Reply #18 - Feb 15^th, 2024 at 7:45pm

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Sorry been a bit busy home at the moment and will try and put some photos up tomorrow Kevvie.

Coobowie was a good van park, nice thick grass and only $30 with power and water, good facilities.

Went fishing for squid a couple of times but no luck. Just enjoyed being on the jetty with a coffee and Rod.

Van travelled well with the new A frame, 430mm shorter than the original and a lot easier to park. Cheers

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Reply #19 - Mar 3^rd, 2024 at 10:27am

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All hooked up to go to Port Broughton and doing the tyre check, one is low so pump up but went down again so RAA called for a change over then on our way

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Reply #20 - Mar 3^rd, 2024 at 3:41pm

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I saw the first three words “All hooked up”, and I immediately thought, he’s on his way to Alstonville. Grin

Enjoy your trip. We didn’t stop at Port Broughton when we were down there.

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Reply #21 - Mar 3^rd, 2024 at 5:04pm

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Loved to have been there here till Friday morning the to Melbourne as Molly‘s aunt does not have long and Molly wants to see her.

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Reply #22 - Mar 12^th, 2024 at 2:45pm

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Robert, how did the trip go??

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Morning Derek time at Port Broughton was good but would not go back again, better places to visit I believe.

We left there Thursday morning and arrived at Rockbank caravan park around mid afternoon Friday. The van park is about 35 klm from Melbourne but it was a long weekend. Dam drivers in Victoria are crazy and surprised there are not more killed.

Meet our daughter at the hospice Saturday morning as she had just flew in from Adelaide. Just as she meet us received a message saying the aunt was fading and only immediate family allowed at the bed side. Hit my girls a bit har but they were prepared for it.
The aunt passed early Sunday morning in peace and with immediate family at her side.

The temperature was hitting 40c so the AC was getting a workout.

Left Monday and arraived home about 6:30pm. A good run and a bit of over heating with the ute. A short stop with the bonnet up and ok after that and only sitting on 90 klm as it was about 42c outside so the tarmac would have been around 65c.

Now to empty the ute as getting a GVM/GCM upgrade on the 20th. Will need to go for a full inspection at the main rego office about 2 weeks after that.

Will be heading to Goolwa for a week mid April but also have the fit in another hospital visit for injections to the back nerves.

Still high 30c here so hope every one is taking it easy cheers Robert.

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Reply #24 - Mar 13^th, 2024 at 7:38am

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Sorry to hear that. Please pass on Maggie and my condolences to everyone.

We did a run from home to Melbourne once in 40+ heat. What did surprise me was the water in our onboard tank just about boiled. Couldn’t hold my hand under the cold water tap. Didn’t have any issues with the truck itself though fortunately.

What increases are you going to take the GVM/GCM up to??

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Reply #25 - Mar 13^th, 2024 at 6:55pm

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Hi Derek
GVM 3500
TOW 3500
GCM.6600

Old GCM was 6000, this is just to ensure I am in limit as TB is 350 which I am. Not planning On adding more and looking at unloading a bit after more trips and what we do not use.

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Reply #26 - Mar 14^th, 2024 at 6:46am

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That looks pretty good.

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SA will start pulling vans over and weighing them this year. From what I have read QLD and NSW have started to.

With the push for a National caravan licence I believe they will come down harder. Only takes one state to start and they all will. Cheers

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They have been regularly doing it here in Qld for two years now. Only though as an educational process.

There have been the occasional fines but mostly just warnings and getting people to move weight around before they let them go.

Only a matter of time I reckon before they start the enforcement.

I see so many vans on the market with only a few hundred kilos between Tare and ATM. No way could they be legal once the tanks are full of water and food and clothing and personal items are added.

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With what I know now I would never buy a secondhand van with out first getting a weigh bridge note.

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Yes agree with you, I had mine taken up 400kg higher but once again I do not load up. Just a safety and resale point.

With the upgrade to the ute all points covered but still restricted by the ball weight. Have found after each trip there is always some thing to remove. Cheers Robert

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Yesterdays postI missed

Had the Lovell upgrade to the ute so now sitting in the Lonsdale shed while I have a full rego check. Darn cold as well cheers Robert

What a load of bull, inspection went well no problems with the ute. Handed paper work and asked do I just take it into the office. Told no because it is a ute has to be done at a Service SA office.

Ok twenty minutes to Seaford, 10 minute wait for opening and here we go. Young bloke looks confused so out the back to his supervisors then back with another form to fill out which required the same information which is on his screen and the two papers I submitted.

Finally done, new rego papers issued so no legal. This was done just to ensure I am within the limits, peace of mind for us,have a good day cheers Robert thank you.

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When are you heading off Robert?

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Hi Robert
Yes it all comes down to one think. They don't what to do
I remember when I was a wide load pilot and trying to get a book of wide loads permits. the person on the counter would end up asking every one in the office what to do.
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Thanks Kevie.

Derek going to Morgan next Thursday for a week then Darwin in. July. Molly’s Parents are in their 90’s and not the best. Hoping to head back through Qld but have specialist appointments so depends on time spent in NT cheers Robert

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Hi Robert
Good luck with the trip and enjoy your self
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Reply #36 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 8:46am

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Looks like you are organised. Stay in touch for your Qld leg. We maybe able to catch up.

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Putting this here as it forms part of our travelling. When we are at Morgan the men are forming teams and having a scone competition.

I have never done scones so this morning I thought I would give it ago before we leave next week. The recipe calls for butter milk so I made some instead of buying it. I will be doing some more with the commercial butter milk and the two ingredient recipe.

Gave the cook 10 minutes more than called for and quite pleased with the results. Nice and crunchy on the outside and soft inside.
Topped of with homemade fig jam and whipped cream cheers Robert.

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Looks great. I haven’t even taken the Weber out of its bag yet this trip to do any baking. Grin

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You are on a winner Robert.

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HI Robert
Well done with the scones . They are always great to cook
all the very best for the comp.
The fig jam looks pretty good.
Have a enjoyable break away.
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Thank you Kevvie cheers Robert

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Scones look good, we are planning on going away this weekend might make some while away as well.

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Had a good run to Morgan yesterday for a 4 day stay with our group the Carefree Caravaners. Morgan is a small town at the start of the western end of the SA Riverland area. Bit of rain on the way and the usual import people rushing to get nowhere.

Both indicators on the van not working so will be check that out this morning instead of a visit to a local machinery collection.

Scone completion on this afternoon. Cheers Robert

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Hi Robert
Have a great gathering with your caravan mates.
Good luck with the scones.
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Well a great day, managed to trace the problem and fix the vans indicators. Starlink still not working so will have to raise a service order.

Scone competition went well and yours truely was crowned best tasting scone. Will try and obtained a couple of photos which were taken. Of to the hotel for a meal tonight take cheers Robert

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Hi Robert
Well done mate. congratulations
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Well done with the scones. Looking forward to the photos.

That’s a bummer with Starlink. Do you have a backup for Molly’s work.??

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Hi Derek Molly hot spots of my Ipad so no problems. Have asked for any photos but believe only two taken.

Good meal at the local Commercial Hotel, just over 30 of us so a good boost for the pub. Cheers Robert

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Sorry I could not get photos of the scones.

Near packed and will be heading of to Darwin about 12 noon. Another quick trip to see Molly’s parents then back, may time the return trip to match up with our Berrie meet up.

Take care cheers Robert

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Safe travels Robert. How many days to get to Darwin??

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Hi Robert
Have an enjoyable trip. Take care
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Darwin will be nice this time of year. Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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Left home around 12:20pm camped about 20klm North of Port Auguata SA. Nice flat gravel site.at 5:30pm.

Derek expect to be there about Friday not play tourist but trucking safely cheers Robert

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Suspension on the truck is looking nice and high from that photo. Do you notice a great deal of difference in the ride??

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Hi Robert
Looks like a great spot to camp. No Neighbours.
Thanks for the photo. nite nite Grin

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Sunrise and storm clouds 30klm nth of Port Augusta.

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Hi Robert
I hope you and molly are travelling well and the driving is comfortable for you.
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Now at a rest area about 130 klm below Maria SA. Nothing exciting,
Couple of photos of the country side up to cooper Pedy.

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Making good time to be near Marla. Looking good.

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Morning no tourist stop Derek start by 8:30am and parked by 4:00pm. No one else here last night and a large rest area.

Will give a fuel cost per litre tonight cheers Robert

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Love the arid landscapes.

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Thanks Aart will be posting more soon. Arrived in Darwin late yesterday and still trying to set up. Best for your birthday mate cheers Robert

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Good to hear you have arrived ok. Cheers

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Hi Robert
Glad you arrived safely Have fun in Darwin
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Robert, are you staying with family or in a caravan park??

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Staying with friends on their 5 acre block. We had a choice of about 6 different lots of family and friends where we could stay.

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That would certainly make it easy. Enjoy your time in Darwin.

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Always start with good intention of fully documenting my trips but seem to find a big pot hole to fall in.

Left McMinns Lagoon, NT yesterday and stopped in a gravel pit about 28klm north of Larrimah for the night. Only one here and all roadside rest areas are full. Couple of photos

Monday night camp up
Moon above trees Tuesday morning
Sunrise Tuesday morning

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Maggie and I love the gravel pits. Can usually find some good birdwatching around them.

I take it you are heading straight back down to SA.

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Hi Robert
Thank you for the photos I appreciate seeing them.
The gravel pit looks like a great place to camp I think it would be better than a crowded rest area.
Safe travelling
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60klm south of Tennant Creek in of the highway at Dillbury’s free camp. Mud pans and water in the deepest one’s..

Two others parked here but all about 100m spacing, expect another quite night. No internet so Starlink set up again.

Two photos

You can just see the water in one of the pans and a nice picture of trees surrounding a dry pan.

Cheers Robert

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Love the photos Robert. Keep them coming.

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Hi Robert
Thanks for the photos
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Couple more photos

Looking towards the entrance of the site.
Opposite direction, cheers Robert

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Looks like it is well used.

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Fair few tracks in but only three of us here.

At the moment we are in another gravel about 63 Klm south of Alice.
Past a roadside rest area back a bit, only small and around a dozen units crammed in. Big area here and only us.

Sun going down so will take photos cheers Robert

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This a photo of one of the deeper clay pans with water on our way out.

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Doesn’t look like a place you would want to be after some heavy rain.

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Tonight we are in a large gravel area about 63 klm below Alice and about 500 metres from the highway and still a large area beyond us.

Couple of photos of the sunset and a couple of the area and camp.

Cheers Robert

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Great photos Robert.

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Hi Robert
Thanks for the photos really enjoying them.
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Welcome with the photos, wonder about people as I sad this is a large area and closest people were 500 metres away. Just went outside and another van 20ft in front of us with all the space available.

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They much feel safe camping so close to someone. Grin

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I have usually found that happens after dark. People pull off the road and spy a caravan in their headlights and instead of looking around just head for it.

Also people in cars and little campervans tend to do that, especially overseas visitors.

When we were on the way back on our last trip we were on the Newell at a roadside stop. We’re still up watching telly and a tray top ute pulled in and actually circled us before stopping just a few metres away. My first thoughts were, lookout here’s trouble.

I cracked the blinds to have a look and a young couple were rolling out a double swag on the tray.

They were gone at first light though. Got down to under freezing that night so they must have been a bit cool. I guess they just wanted to be near someone.

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Derek
They wanted to feel your warmth Grin

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At Matheson Bore rest area 112 klm north of Cooper Pedy, another large rest area. Will get a sunset one soon cheers Robert

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Not that good a sunset tonight, starting to get very cold and the heater is on cheers Robert.

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Getting close to home.

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Yes Derek talked to my Doctor this afternoon and another script of antibiotics and steroids for the lungs.

Will stay above Port Augusta tomorrow night then home Saturday

Have a week in Berri from the 12th then the evialist and the right hip replaced. Cheers

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Going to be a heck of a year. All the best with it all.

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Robert, did you know the places you are staying or just pick them off WikiCamps???

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Just off Wiki camp but we have saved them to favourites for future reference. Called into a couple this afternoon but moved on as did not like them.

Staying at Monalena Lagoon rest area, large area with different sections.

A few photos of tonights stay, will getmore towards sunset.

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A few more from today park up

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Hi Robert
Another lot of really nice photographs
Appreciate you going to the trouble of putting them up on the forum for us to see
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Evening all arrived home about 3:30pm, unhitched and a quick run to the shop for the basics. Squalls been coming in since 5pm but not heavy. Cold and the heater is on.

Will go through Molly’s photos and see whatI can post, cheers Robert

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Hi Robert
Welcome home.
I hope you both enjoyed your trip
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A good safe trip. Well done. Been following Molly’s photos on Facebook.

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Thanks for the trip report Robert. Enjoyed your posts and photos.
Just wondering where you topped up your caravan water tanks on the trip?

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Mate we didn’t top up for the run up or down. Filled takes at departure and drinking water containers. Straight run up and down no tourist stuff.

You can use one of the van parks for a night and top up, cooperpedy has a public water point you have to pay.

Other than that I do not know, cheers Robert.

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Derek missed your post re the suspension, Molly finds it harder but I do not. Towed the van well and level, very pleased with the upgrade.

Cheers Robert

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I have heard that before with upgrades actually. Some find it harder while others don’t.

Great it is better though.

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Next week is officially blown, was heading to Berri for a week with the caravan mob, Carefree Caravaneers but now I had to pull out.

Right hip joint giving trouble and the lower right back. Managed to get a appointment with my surgeon before he heads of end of next week. So hoping Wednesday I will know when he can replace the hip joint. Believe it is creating a fair bit of the trouble with the back.

Hard to take when every step is painful andeven affecting your sleep. Cheers Robert

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I feel for you Robert. Hope it all goes well.

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Thanks Derek have been hitting the back with the Tens machine and that is helping a lot.

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Maggie has one of those. She says it only helps only a bit for her.

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