Saturday, Jun 05, 2010 at 23:58
Good luck on your grand adventure because it is really going to be a life changing experience. "IF" you ever decide to return
home the kids will have so many stories that will last for years to come.
Like so many others are recommending..do a course in towing..once completed that..practice and practice..hooking up,
hill starts, pick a day when the wind is howling and go for a drive with the 4wd and van fully loaded.
It will help if you, as
well as your husband, know a little basic mechanics, where bits are and what to do if something stops working. Tyre changing...now there is an exercise all of its own. You wont need to carry a complete workshop but do think about the little things that you can fix on the run..fan-belts, radiator leaks in an emergency.
None of this is meant to frighten..just simple things that you could do without spending too much money.
Books..loads of books, dvd's and talk to the childrens school teachers about learning on the road.
As for where to go ?.. A huge country out there..you are booking the first few days and school holiday times...had to smile when you mentioned the word ..days..you will be gone for 52 weeks and so days will wont be part of your thinking once you are out there.
Once you are out on the road so many things will change to your itinery..so...dont have one..those first few days will teach you so much...how to get in and out of caravan parks, over coming your neighbours..tolerance comes to mind. North in winter..south in summer..travel west to east in windy periods ..effects fuel economy.
Other than my thoughts and the thoughts of all the other experienced travellers..just ...Do It and laugh a lot at life.
One other thing.....road trains...125 tonne at 100kph..takes about 1 kilometre to stop...so please don't pull out of the side road without looking for them..especially in the Territory and northern W.A.
So much to do..so many
places to see..good luck and bon voyage
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