Had our first trial run to Halls Gap. 145kms from home. All went well.
Things we learned was,
1. Set your van up well before you start and it will tow well.
2.Towing is easier than first expected.
3.Have seperate sullage hoses for shower and kitchen(water backflowed into shower)
4.Only one person in kitchen at a time
5. Cook meals that have minimal preparation.
6.Have somewhere to store muddy boots.
7.Do what your wife says to do
8.Buy good quality red wine
9.Keep farting to a minimum.
10. Did I say, Do what your wife tells you to do?
Dougwe said
07:37 PM Jun 21, 2014
As long as you enjoyed the trip Collo that is the most important thing, well maybe second to doing "what your wife tells you".
villatranquilla said
08:15 PM Jun 21, 2014
lol :)
moamajohn said
11:14 PM Jun 21, 2014
Hey Collo,Wise words of wisdom old son !However since I no longer share my red ,I now choose to only purchase reds under the 10 buck level !Cheers john
kesa32 said
09:01 AM Jun 22, 2014
Hi Collo , which way did you go mate once you hit Ararat ? This will be on our list once we get our van , lovely area up there .
Kendo said
09:35 AM Jun 22, 2014
Good on Ya Collo!
Looks like you've got a wise head on those shoulders
Collo said
10:21 AM Jun 22, 2014
kesa32
We went via Moyston/ Pomonal. Stated at the Parkgate park....they have lovely underfloor heating in their amenities block!
Collo.
Zoo is a suprise aswell.
deverall11 said
10:37 AM Jun 22, 2014
Collo, get a sink plug and put it over the drain in the shower. Put something to weigh it down and you will no longer have a shower reflux.
Alternatively, you can go the more expensive and up market solution by getting a oneway valve for your shower drain.
Larry
Pejay said
02:55 PM Jun 22, 2014
Ah Collo,
Some very wise words indeed! However, can I add no.11 please? Make sure your other half carries the keys to everything 'cause someone - who shall remain nameless - left the bl****dy things at home!!! And we are some 1,000 kms from home!
PS Also left the hearings aids at home too!!!!!
-- Edited by Pejay on Sunday 22nd of June 2014 03:03:29 PM
aussietraveller said
03:08 PM Jun 22, 2014
Sounds like a valuable learning experience which I can assure you will continue as long as you remember the number one rule of caravanning always do as your wife tells you and the only answer is yes dear.
Had our first trial run to Halls Gap. 145kms from home. All went well.
Things we learned was,
1. Set your van up well before you start and it will tow well.
2.Towing is easier than first expected.
3.Have seperate sullage hoses for shower and kitchen(water backflowed into shower)
4.Only one person in kitchen at a time
5. Cook meals that have minimal preparation.
6.Have somewhere to store muddy boots.
7.Do what your wife says to do
8.Buy good quality red wine
9.Keep farting to a minimum.
10. Did I say, Do what your wife tells you to do?
Good on Ya Collo!
Looks like you've got a wise head on those shoulders
kesa32
We went via Moyston/ Pomonal. Stated at the Parkgate park....they have lovely underfloor heating in their amenities block!
Collo.
Zoo is a suprise aswell.
Alternatively, you can go the more expensive and up market solution by getting a oneway valve for your shower drain.
Larry
Ah Collo,
Some very wise words indeed! However, can I add no.11 please? Make sure your other half carries the keys to everything 'cause someone - who shall remain nameless - left the bl****dy things at home!!! And we are some 1,000 kms from home!
PS Also left the hearings aids at home too!!!!!
-- Edited by Pejay on Sunday 22nd of June 2014 03:03:29 PM