This is just a quick page to help us remember what tools were needed and what things may be expected on a trip like this. This page was done from a phone so it may look a little unprofessional compared to other posts!!
Ripped canvas (getting worse)
Seats in van breaking. ( not yet fixed) left the drill at home!
Anderson plug had to be re-soldered twice. Sealed part too. It came that way.
Zipper glued and clamped on awning case (superglue!)
Canvas coming away from the track (not fixed yet)
D shackle rattled off
Door hinges broken rivets. Self tappers and locktite. (Borrowed drill)
Sunroof winder dropped off. No use re attaching.
Also broken, but not photographed:
Van door latch snapped off. Taped up for 5 days. Ordered a part and picked up in townsville. $115.
Taylahs flat tyre, tube lining, patch and green goo.
Cams scooter wheel fell off, fixed and planned on giving to a little local boy but never eventuated! Still on the car roof.
Broken seats and storage box hinges.
Curtains constantly falling off the track.
Switch for fridge in dash, pulled dash off and replaced switch.
Mel's chair, thrown out and replaced.
Sorry but couldn't see much on the phone! Some photos were taken with the other camera too!
ReplyDeletemy goodness! sounds like a warzone out there! I guess it would not be an adventure without a few hiccups! Otherwise sounds like you are having heaps of great experiences.I hear you when you say boring roads, some seem to go forever.You have covered a lot of country to get to townsville so soon, which I imagine will be great to see the sea, and the weather should be great, just bear in mind it is around 17deg in w'gong!
ReplyDeleteThought you and Jim might appreciate that post!!!
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ReplyDeleteJack and I are loving reading about your adventures. We loved reading about you swimming where there might be crocodiles. Your trip looks like it is going very well even with a few broken things. Thanks for inviting us to your blog. Hope it is fun in QLD this week. From Mrs Ough and Jack : ) : )
Dear Jack and Miss Ough. Thanks for reading! I hope you are keeping warm while we are trying to stay cool! From taylah!
DeleteGreat blog guys, good to see Glen has become so handy with car and van fix it's it goes to show he must listen when watching. Sounds like you carried everything you needed except for the drill, well done mate. P.S for future reference when you blow a fuse find someone that smokes and get a little bit of foil from inside the packet and wrap the fuse in it, it will get you out of trouble till you replace it...Enjoy see you soon. Looking forward to seeing some pics over a cold beer and a barby.....
ReplyDelete36 cans of Carlton mid for $48! FYI
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