Just about ready to head off. Any last suggestions.
Dazzalyn said
01:11 PM May 12, 2017
Hi there everyone. Well yes we have taken advice from those on here who share it. Got our Wasp spray for attacking bears, bulls n anything else that may look feral. Got Wikicamps loaded and have the trip sort of in tact. Having trouble getting the little Drag thingy to work on the left of the screen. User error no doubt. Got the genie caged n covered on the back. Have small chain and padlock to stop honest people working off with our rusty BBQ n Camp chairs while we are off exploring. Have hooked up the TV and antenna with no success so the Digitech antenna is being returned and will check out others options on this trip. Bring out the books n scrabble I say. Strip lighting in place. ( now settle, not stripping, to darn cold for that rubbish.) Have some sites booked, others noted, n fingers x'd for some free/cheap options when needed. Full gas bottle +1small. Bucket for washing while we drive. hope that works . lol Clothesline brackets attached. No point borrowing anything off that when its up as everything will have holes in it and paint stains. Always a great deterrent. Oh have I missed anything. ?? . Maybe your suggestions will make the lights come on.
Thanks Dazzalyn
Dougwe said
02:30 PM May 12, 2017
Mmmm, let me see now
Wallet and Purse. Munchies for that BBQ. Some vegie's and salad stuff if you must. With the vegie's, I steam some mixed fresh vegie's and pumpkin then crush it all together, not mash, sort of a rough mash. I then put in zip lock bags and flatten and freeze, takes up less room. All that is needed is heat in some boiling water or heat up in a dry frypan, just like the good old bubble and squeek. Easy peasy.
Probably the most important thing is, well, happy hour comes to mind
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Edit...Not sure why when or how but I seem to have not welcomed you so, welcome to the gang, enjoy here and out in the playground.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 12th of May 2017 02:40:46 PM
Dazzalyn said
04:05 PM May 12, 2017
Thanks Dougwe, love the steam veg idea. Look forward to running across some of you out there in the big yonda. And Yes it is always 5 o'clock somewhere I hear.
Bas + Eve said
05:41 PM May 12, 2017
Dont forget....Dont look back! š
Bas + Eve said
05:48 PM May 12, 2017
Dont forget....Dont look back! š
Daveo85 said
07:09 PM May 12, 2017
Never worry about what is behind you, look ahead and smile life is about to get a whole lot Better!!
Warren-Pat_01 said
09:49 PM May 12, 2017
Have a happy & safe trip. Take it easy & keep warm.
After a couple of nights camping in the bush, you'll find out what you brought an excess of & what you really needed. If there is anything, you can pick it up in the next town.
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madaboutled said
09:59 PM May 12, 2017
Don't hurry, just enjoy. 200 K's a day..... you're going too fast.
Dazzalyn said
09:01 AM May 13, 2017
lol thanks all. we might be rushing a bit Guru, will try to slow it down a bit. Have lots to see on our way.
Kisha said
01:33 PM May 13, 2017
Dazzalyn happy travels ahead, I would say you have pretty much covered all the needs you may require, well done. Some say dont look back, for me its important to look back it gives me every reason to smile as I look forward. I'm glad you have the wasp spray on hand, its never far from my door lol...with a smile Kisha.
kiwijims said
05:42 PM May 13, 2017
Happy travels Dazzalyn, Just one thing that I might suggest............
DON'T FORGET YOU'RE NUTS, Wheel nuts that is, at the end of your first days travel, have a quick look at the wheel nuts on your Caravan, give them a check and just make sure they are still tight, nuts have been known to come loose with movement, so a quick glance with a spanner might save a bit of trouble further down the road.
We all hope you have a great trip, take it slow and easy , see all you can see, It's a heck of a big country out there, enjoy.
K.J.
-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 13th of May 2017 05:43:37 PM
macka17 said
12:37 AM May 14, 2017
Talking wheel nuts.
EVERY time you stop.
Walk round the rig. Hand on every wheel tyre and hub.
Tyres for temp's IE pressures
Hot too soft warmish, fine.
Hubs. for bearings and brakes.
Either wrong. You'll pull away quick.
A good thing to buy is a Laser Temp Hand gun.
Around $35ish.
Point at spot you want and shoot.
It'll read temp's for you.
Google wheel\tyre temp.s. It'll give you the average readings you need.
And when taking off. quick shufty at hitch. Cables and chains.
The first to be disconnected and just sitting there.
WON'T be the last.
Specially in truck stops. Some don't like us.
Happened to us last trip up coming through NSW.
Desert Dweller said
06:57 AM May 14, 2017
Don't forget the Aerogard.
Tony Bev said
11:13 PM May 15, 2017
Do not forget the paperwork
Copy of your vehicle insurance etc
All the best, and have a good road trip
hino motorhome said
02:23 PM May 16, 2017
Hi I can't see anywhere in the post where your going , anyway safe travels and have fun regards Danny and rosina
Dazzalyn said
04:03 PM May 16, 2017
Thanks everyone. Off and running tomorrow am. Van all but packed. Both of us have colds. ewwww. lol. Did the insurance, thanks Tony and Bev Would put it in here Danny and Rosina . Not sure how I do that in here. Have done the trip 3 times in different programs. Caravancaravan.com.au , n wikicamps, n excel spreadsheet. So unless I can do it without thinking that would be great. Sticking with wikicamps at this point. will work the bugs out as I go I guess. :D
Thanks heaps for your help and as I am not shy I may be saying hi to you on the road. never know.
madaboutled said
04:39 PM May 16, 2017
Dazzalyn wrote:
Thanks everyone. Off and running tomorrow am. Van all but packed. Both of us have colds. ewwww. lol. Did the insurance, thanks Tony and Bev Would put it in here Danny and Rosina . Not sure how I do that in here. Have done the trip 3 times in different programs. Caravancaravan.com.au , n wikicamps, n excel spreadsheet. So unless I can do it without thinking that would be great. Sticking with wikicamps at this point. will work the bugs out as I go I guess. :D
Thanks heaps for your help and as I am not shy I may be saying hi to you on the road. never know.
We're heading off tomorrow too, have fun if we see you in the next couple of weeks I might run in the opposite direction... No offence, but having had pheumonia 7 times I try to avoid getting colds at all costs.
Hi there everyone. Well yes we have taken advice from those on here who share it. Got our Wasp spray for attacking bears, bulls n anything else that may look feral. Got Wikicamps loaded and have the trip sort of in tact. Having trouble getting the little Drag thingy to work on the left of the screen. User error no doubt. Got the genie caged n covered on the back. Have small chain and padlock to stop honest people working off with our rusty BBQ n Camp chairs while we are off exploring. Have hooked up the TV and antenna with no success so the Digitech antenna is being returned and will check out others options on this trip. Bring out the books n scrabble I say. Strip lighting in place. ( now settle, not stripping, to darn cold for that rubbish.)
Have some sites booked, others noted, n fingers x'd for some free/cheap options when needed. Full gas bottle +1small. Bucket for washing while we drive. 
hope that works . lol Clothesline brackets attached. No point borrowing anything off that when its up as everything will have holes in it and paint stains. Always a great deterrent.
Oh have I missed anything. ?? 
. Maybe your suggestions will make the lights come on.
Thanks Dazzalyn
Mmmm, let me see now
Wallet and Purse. Munchies for that BBQ. Some vegie's and salad stuff if you must. With the vegie's, I steam some mixed fresh vegie's and pumpkin then crush it all together, not mash, sort of a rough mash. I then put in zip lock bags and flatten and freeze, takes up less room. All that is needed is heat in some boiling water or heat up in a dry frypan, just like the good old bubble and squeek. Easy peasy.
Probably the most important thing is, well, happy hour comes to mind
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Edit...Not sure why when or how but I seem to have not welcomed you so, welcome to the gang, enjoy here and out in the playground.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 12th of May 2017 02:40:46 PM
After a couple of nights camping in the bush, you'll find out what you brought an excess of & what you really needed. If there is anything, you can pick it up in the next town.
--------------------------------------
Don't hurry, just enjoy. 200 K's a day..... you're going too fast.
Dazzalyn happy travels ahead, I would say you have pretty much covered all the needs you may require, well done. Some say dont look back, for me its important to look back it gives me every reason to smile as I look forward. I'm glad you have the wasp spray on hand, its never far from my door lol...with a smile Kisha.
Happy travels Dazzalyn, Just one thing that I might suggest............
DON'T FORGET YOU'RE NUTS, Wheel nuts that is, at the end of your first days travel, have a quick look at the wheel nuts on your Caravan, give them a check and just make sure they are still tight, nuts have been known to come loose with movement, so a quick glance with a spanner might save a bit of trouble further down the road.
We all hope you have a great trip, take it slow and easy , see all you can see, It's a heck of a big country out there, enjoy.
K.J.
-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 13th of May 2017 05:43:37 PM
EVERY time you stop.
Walk round the rig. Hand on every wheel tyre and hub.
Tyres for temp's IE pressures
Hot too soft warmish, fine.
Hubs. for bearings and brakes.
Either wrong. You'll pull away quick.
A good thing to buy is a Laser Temp Hand gun.
Around $35ish.
Point at spot you want and shoot.
It'll read temp's for you.
Google wheel\tyre temp.s. It'll give you the average readings you need.
And when taking off. quick shufty at hitch. Cables and chains.
The first to be disconnected and just sitting there.
WON'T be the last.
Specially in truck stops. Some don't like us.
Happened to us last trip up coming through NSW.
Copy of your vehicle insurance etc
All the best, and have a good road trip
Hi I can't see anywhere in the post where your going , anyway safe travels and have fun regards Danny and rosina
Thanks heaps for your help and as I am not shy I may be saying hi to you on the road. never know.
We're heading off tomorrow too, have fun if we see you in the next couple of weeks I might run in the opposite direction... No offence, but having had pheumonia 7 times I try to avoid getting colds at all costs.