Nissheads 3 month adventure [Archive] - NissanPatrol.com.au Forum

Maxhead

8th July 2012, 06:26 PM

OK, Packed and ready to go. Taking off 6am tomorrow....wooohooo

3months will probably go by in no time but hey, its a holiday. I'll try and keep this thread updated whenever i can so you boys and girls don't miss out...hahah

I will see a lot of you up at Neerum Creek in October so be good and I'll catch yas all later.

Bloody lot of weight on the back of the troll, might have to go for air bags but we'll see how we go for a few days and might get some in Alice...

See ya

8th July 2012, 06:40 PM

I'm soooooooooo jealous mate. Drive safe, have a bloody ball and pop in here with updates and pics when you can Kris!!!

Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

growler2058

8th July 2012, 06:41 PM

Have a fun safe trip fella take it easy
Yup looks loooooooow in the back ay

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Bob

8th July 2012, 06:45 PM

Have a good one Chris

Winnie

8th July 2012, 06:47 PM

Have a great trip mate but make it a safe one

Tappa tappa

threedogs

8th July 2012, 06:50 PM

Drive safely if you need contact in Alice PM me might get a bit off.

Sir Roofy

8th July 2012, 06:52 PM

happy hols mate see you in qld

Maxhead

8th July 2012, 06:54 PM

Have a fun safe trip fella take it easy
Yup looks loooooooow in the back ay

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Yeah, I'm ganna adjust the weight distribution hitch if I can to see how much difference it makes but air bags are needed I think.

Maxhead

8th July 2012, 06:55 PM

Drive safely if you need contact in Alice PM me might get a bit off.

Mate, I might just have to take you up on this offer.....we'll see how she goes and if needed I'll PM ya...Cheers

threedogs

8th July 2012, 07:08 PM

NO probs, take your time plenty to see, safe travelling Contacts all over Oz if required

NissanGQ4.2

8th July 2012, 08:39 PM

Have a save one Kris, If you come past my house your always welcome 2 call in or crash the night.

wildgu6

8th July 2012, 09:21 PM

Nice work Kris, hope you have a cracker adventure mate. Stay safe and enjoy this great land buddy.

Cheers and beers, Pete

Yappa Tappa Doo

MEGOMONSTER

8th July 2012, 10:13 PM

From the Church of Patrology,
May god look over you to have a safe and wonderful trip, without any mishaps.
I'm sure you'll have the time of your lives. Happy camping brother.

Woof

8th July 2012, 10:32 PM

Safe trip Kris, have a good one mate

Maxhead

9th July 2012, 07:39 PM

Here we are in Mildura sitting on the bank of the Murray enjoying the serenity hahah
Too dark for pics. That's tomOrrow

Sir Roofy

9th July 2012, 08:04 PM

Here we are in Mildura sitting on the bank of the Murray enjoying the serenity hahah
Too dark for pics. That's tomOrrow

sounds goods mate just love sitting on the banks of the murray

growler2058

9th July 2012, 08:09 PM

Just remember what happened over Easter sitting in the murray hahahahahahahaha actually ya probably can't hahahahahahahaha

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Maxhead

9th July 2012, 08:26 PM

Well, back inside hiding from the rain and a warming rum... Haha

GUtsy ute

9th July 2012, 08:35 PM

Yeah, I'm ganna adjust the weight distribution hitch if I can to see how much difference it makes but air bags are needed I think.

Have a great holiday Kris and enjoy yourselves big time.
Just be aware of your rear spring towers if you get air bags, they are a weak point when extra stress is placed on them.
Better to try to lessen the load on the tow hitch.

Maxhead

10th July 2012, 06:13 AM

Have a great holiday Kris and enjoy yourselves big time.
Just be aware of your rear spring towers if you get air bags, they are a weak point when extra stress is placed on them.
Better to try to lessen the load on the tow hitch.

Thanks for that, I think it's a lot better now with a bit of reshuffling. It is towing unexpectedly very well. I can only feel the weight on the back but I don't even feel like there is anything on the back. Steering and brakes seem to be working great as well. We'll give it another couple of stretches of road to decide. Cheers

Sir Roofy

10th July 2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks for that, I think it's a lot better now with a bit of reshuffling. It is towing unexpectedly very well. I can only feel the weight on the back but I don't even feel like there is anything on the back. Steering and brakes seem to be working great as well. We'll give it another couple of stretches of road to decide. Cheers

most of your wieght if possible needs to be in the centre over your axles
you,l find that it helps a lot

Maxhead

10th July 2012, 06:51 PM

most of your wieght if possible needs to be in the centre over your axles
you,l find that it helps a lot

It mostly is except I have the boat motor in the front boot as I had no where else to put it. Bbq is in there as well but that's light.

Anyway we're about 50ks past part augusta(what a s hole haha). Just got the most amazing sunset over the red dirt...wow
Can't do much with pics at the moment but will sort that out soon...lol

10th July 2012, 07:11 PM

Awesome mate!!!

Did I say I was jealous...lol

Sir Roofy

10th July 2012, 08:18 PM

looking forward to some piccies mate

when you get time that is

Maxhead

10th July 2012, 09:01 PM

Here's one of me boys

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Maxhead

10th July 2012, 09:07 PM

One of the camp

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wildgu6

10th July 2012, 09:32 PM

Cracker lookin country Kris, the ol light sabers look a bit out of place out there lol,
Gee I wonder where the boys got their looks from.
Enjoy mate, stay safe and keep the pics rollin

Yappa Tappa Doo

Maxhead

11th July 2012, 10:39 AM

Quick stop for breakfast at Spuds Roadhouse at pimba.... Yah Yeah I know I'm a fat prick already

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Sir Roofy

11th July 2012, 12:09 PM

Quick stop for breakfast at Spuds Roadhouse at pimba.... Yah Yeah I know I'm a fat prick already

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where,s the chilli jane wants to know hahahahah

Winnie

11th July 2012, 12:31 PM

Quick stop for breakfast at Spuds Roadhouse at pimba.... Yah Yeah I know I'm a fat prick already

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But who could pass that up!

Maxhead

11th July 2012, 07:17 PM

where,s the chilli jane wants to know hahahahah
Haha, no chillies but lunch was a different story and my steak tonight will be full of it...hahah

Maxhead

11th July 2012, 07:17 PM

But who could pass that up!

Tasted as good as it looked....hmmmmm I love bacon

Winnie

11th July 2012, 07:20 PM

Tasted as good as it looked....hmmmmm I love bacon

I'd say there's something wrong with ya if you didn't!

Maxhead

11th July 2012, 07:24 PM

Any way, here we at Coober for a day or two to have a look around. Nearly ran out of diesel getting here in a bloody bad head on wind ... Had to leave the van in a rest area just so could get into town...Filled up and it took 123.84 liters...hahahah .

Few others ran out as well from the chatter on UHF

Wasn't a great start with the wench at the underground caravan park..%^$#$ idiot...hahaha

Anyway, just about to relax with a beverage or dozen... hahah

growler2058

11th July 2012, 07:55 PM

The ol tinnie looks a bit outa place in CP hahahahahha

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Sir Roofy

11th July 2012, 09:27 PM

your making good time mate now for some opal hunting good luck with that

Finly Owner

11th July 2012, 09:33 PM

Have fun Kris, what an education for kids.

Tim

my third 256

12th July 2012, 09:43 AM

hey nisshead what do you think fuel consumption is per 100km
jussso if anyone doing trip as some idear
stephen

Maxhead

12th July 2012, 09:47 AM

hey nisshead what do you think fuel consumption is per 100km
jussso if anyone doing trip as some idear
stephen

Mate, hard to say but best so far was 17l/100 and worst yesterday was 23l/100 heading into a gale force wind. The old 3l was struggling to maintain 90km hr yesterday but otherwise a pleasure to drive

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Maxhead

12th July 2012, 09:56 AM

Just did some figures and 19l/100 is where I'm at. I'm happy with that as I was aiming at 21 but this could change if this wind out here keeps up.

Maxhead

12th July 2012, 10:01 PM

Salt anyone...lol

Sir Roofy

13th July 2012, 06:10 PM

Your boys are going to have a history lesson that they,l never forget

gowalkabout.com.au

13th July 2012, 06:21 PM

looks like you are only a couple of weeks ahead of us. we leave tassie next friday to head up that way and the NT for 6 weeks. will have to keep an eye out for you guys.

Maxhead

13th July 2012, 07:34 PM

Welcome to Uluru
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Can't see the rock from here but the camp 30km from there is great.

The rock is bloody huge

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growler2058

13th July 2012, 08:34 PM

Now that's a bloody good lookin camp site fella ;-)

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Maxhead

14th July 2012, 01:25 PM

Greetings fro the big red

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growler2058

14th July 2012, 01:50 PM

Go in L1 an see if ya can get to the top

Maxhead

14th July 2012, 01:56 PM

Go in L1 an see if ya can get to the top

Just did, now I need a rest or another rum...hahaha

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growler2058

14th July 2012, 01:59 PM

Is that a finger on the lens? Hahha noice. Hell of a climb ay!

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Maxhead

14th July 2012, 02:07 PM

Is that a finger on the lens? Hahha noice. Hell of a climb ay!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Sure is, you think you see the top and you get there then another bit appears then another and another....hahaha . I am buggered so having a bit of a rest.lol

I was barefoot all the way and got some comments from the tourists so I kept telling them I'm from the kanaberra tribe...haha.They all believed me...hahaha. Them I started speaking jobbrish to them.... Fing funny as

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wildgu6

14th July 2012, 04:20 PM

Hey brudda nice pics but neva seen ya in Kannaberra tribe mate, you sure ya not gone walkabout, so how we're the ol feet at the end of the climb mate

Yappa Tappa Doo

MudRunnerTD

14th July 2012, 04:37 PM

Hey Kris live it up mate. Travel safe and have a great trip mate.

Clunk

14th July 2012, 04:47 PM

Pics look great Kris, keep em coming and stay safe bud.

Maxhead

15th July 2012, 02:58 PM

Walked around the Olgas today. Pretty incredible really

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Finly Owner

15th July 2012, 10:39 PM

Hey Brudda, whu let yu outa da camp bloke? Al dem udda fellas in Kanberra Mob have head stuck up anus, how cum yu difrent? And why look so white? Now pass us da bottle brudda.

Tim

Maxhead

17th July 2012, 08:09 PM

Heading of to macdonnell ranges on thursday to have a look around.

heres a few from the rock and olgas and some friends that visited the back yard...lol

NissanGQ4.2

17th July 2012, 08:11 PM

you got up that hill yet? *L*

Keep enjoyin and stay safe

Maxhead

18th July 2012, 10:04 AM

Great breakfast with a bundy to make the day great..haha

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growler2058

18th July 2012, 10:48 AM

Great breakfast with a bundy to make the day great..haha

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Pffft you goin soft......where's the scorpion strike sauce? My two yr old does the tobassco hahahahahahahahaha

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Maxhead

18th July 2012, 02:42 PM

Pffft you goin soft......where's the scorpion strike sauce? My two yr old does the tobassco hahahahahahahahaha

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Yeah soft I know but that's all I got buddy. Still keeps the blood pumping around with the rum

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Maxhead

19th July 2012, 06:56 PM

Been getting some cheap paintings from the locals here at Alice. It feeds their habbits I know but I aint paying anything from 200 bucks for these from the shops...bugger that when you get it for 10th of the prioce...hahah
They know me by name now...hahhaha

growler2058

19th July 2012, 07:59 PM

Good work!!!

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Maxhead

22nd July 2012, 01:15 PM

Well, spent a couple of days doing macdonnell ranges. Bloody fantastic especially from the top on a helicopter ride with my boys.

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I'll post video when I can

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This was our camp spot looking out on the range.
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And last night at devils marbles
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Relaxing at Tennant creek before we get on the road to lawn hill gorge in qld.

More to show later

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MEGOMONSTER

23rd July 2012, 12:10 AM

This is making me really jealous. Don't wanna speak.

The BigFella

23rd July 2012, 12:12 AM

looks like your having an awesome time, all the best and keep the photos coming!

Maxhead

26th July 2012, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys, We've moved a bit from last post. We are now on the side of Normanton river enjoying the sunset.

A bit of a hick up when we first got into QLD and hit the dirt from Camoolweal to Gregory Downs

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But on the way in no time.
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Tip for all drivers with a trailer or van, cover your back window no matter what protection you have. Most smart ones do. Hahahah. I learned the hard way.

We then got to Gregory downs
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We stopped for diesel and quick ice cream at Burke & Wills roadhouse
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This is their entertainment area but don't waste too much pf your time there is nothing else. Haha

So at Normanton ATM an having a few rums again . Tomorrow we are going to karumba for some great fishing on the gulf . Then back here sometime later for the trip up the cape!

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growler2058

26th July 2012, 07:33 PM

Look at that those legs in the river even keep the nastiest of the crocs away hahahahahaha

Maxhead

26th July 2012, 07:38 PM

Look at that those legs in the river even keep the nastiest of the crocs away hahahahahaha

Haha, they reckon the freshies are in there but I reckon it's too fast flowing not that it matters . The legs are getting browner at this 30 deg c. . Hope every one is safe at work. Bwahahah

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growler2058

26th July 2012, 07:40 PM

Haha, they reckon the freshies are in there but I reckon it's too fast flowing not that it matters . The legs are getting browner at this 30 deg c. . Hope every one is safe at work. Bwahahah

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$#@% &%$ :-)

NissanGQ4.2

26th July 2012, 07:43 PM

$#@% &%$ :-)

x2 Kris $#@% &%

NissanGQ4.2

26th July 2012, 07:47 PM

Gaffa Tape - A GU owners best freind *L*

I see the the gaffa tape is holding the GU together..........

taslucas

26th July 2012, 08:01 PM

nice pics. Looks like you've been having an awesome time mate:-). One question, how did you fit a lighthouse in the back!?

Tap, crackle, pop

Maxhead

26th July 2012, 08:02 PM

Haha only protecting the other back bit mate . You should get out here one day and see how many GU s are out here. Haha
Well I have to admit there is a shit loads of those dinasour GQs here as well

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teno45

26th July 2012, 08:46 PM

Mate those photos look amazing! where are those water fall and pond photos taken? Would love to visit there one day!

Silver

26th July 2012, 08:56 PM

Nisshead, thanks for the great words and pics - inspiring!

Maxhead

26th July 2012, 09:30 PM

Mate those photos look amazing! where are those water fall and pond photos taken? Would love to visit there one day!

These are from lawn hill national ark area. Get there and enjoy

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Maxhead

26th July 2012, 09:31 PM

nice pics. Looks like you've been having an awesome time mate:-). One question, how did you fit a lighthouse in the back!?

Tap, crackle, pop

Thanks mate

Sorry mate missed the joke

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taslucas

26th July 2012, 10:08 PM

Thanks mate

Sorry mate missed the joke

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Lol, people keep telling how much roomier the GU's are!!

On a serious note, i look forward to seeing more inspirational pics mate.... live the dream:)

Clunk

26th July 2012, 10:12 PM

Good to see you're enjoying the trip mate........ Keep those pics coming.

So what else on the GU is being held together by gaffa tape? Lol

Maxhead

27th July 2012, 07:50 AM

Lol, people keep telling how much roomier the GU's are!!

On a serious note, i look forward to seeing more inspirational pics mate.... live the dream:)

Haha, bit more with it this morning , it must be the heat or maybe the rum . Bwahahahaha

There's lots more pics but on the SLR so I need to get some 240 to power the lappy and do some coping and posting

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Maxhead

27th July 2012, 07:54 AM

Good to see you're enjoying the trip mate........ Keep those pics coming.

So what else on the GU is being held together by gaffa tape? Lol

Hey, the GU has come some 6000 km so far and did not miss a beat ... Another 6000 to go
Mind you , lots of those Yotas on the side of the road, getting sick of pulling over to make sure they're right

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Maxhead

28th July 2012, 08:13 AM

Meet Krys
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And we finally hit the coast. Southern end of the Gulf.
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Found a barra....hahahahah.
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..... Now off to catch one myself!!! I hope

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wildgu6

28th July 2012, 11:04 AM

Been doing a bit of catch up on your thread Kris, some top shots comin through mate.
A man can get pretty jelous seeing how Oz looks through another mans eyes,
well done mate Love the pics and enjoying seeing some of our great country that i will prob' never get to see in the flesh.
Glad you and the family are having a great trek mate and great to here the mighty GU is taking it all in her stride.
Stay safe and keep em comin.

taslucas

28th July 2012, 11:18 AM

Bl@@dy hell! is that the actual size of the Krys croc? wow, it would be hectic coming accross that!

Maxhead

28th July 2012, 07:43 PM

Checking out historical Croydon for a day or so
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Young fella is starting young . Haha
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Longest running general store . Opened 1894
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Quick arvo fish
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Can't show the catch as the ceamera lens wasn't wide enought for it. Haha

Apparently heaps of red claw (like yabbies) around here so that's what is on the menu tomorrow

My little driver while I was flicking soft plastics
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Maxhead

28th July 2012, 07:56 PM

Bl@@dy hell! is that the actual size of the Krys croc? wow, it would be hectic coming accross that!

Yeah mate, actual size . Would ba bloody scary seeing that coming at ya hey. Shot by a Sheila as well

growler2058

28th July 2012, 08:08 PM

Make sure when ya cook those red claws up ya put em on ice first to knock em out hahahahhahahahahha

Maxhead

28th July 2012, 08:53 PM

Make sure when ya cook those red claws up ya put em on ice first to knock em out hahahahhahahahahha

Nothing like salted boiling water to knock them out. It even turns them red it's so good!....hahaha

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Maxhead

29th July 2012, 12:10 PM

Better late then never @ club hotel
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growler2058

29th July 2012, 02:00 PM

Nice little glass mate.....do they make em for blokes too hahahahaha

Maxhead

29th July 2012, 02:20 PM

Nice little glass mate.....do they make em for blokes too hahahahaha

Haha, that's a schooner you clown, you SA blokes wouldn't have seen a glass that big...haha

Anyway few down a nd a few to go

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Maxhead

30th July 2012, 08:54 AM

...and a few too many hahahah

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rusty_nail

30th July 2012, 09:20 AM

wow im loving the pics, thanks for sharing mate! i hope you're really having an awesome time!!!!

growler2058

30th July 2012, 09:38 AM

...and a few too many hahahah

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HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAA so ya found the soopa comfy sleepin possie again hahahahhahahahaha..........wombat!

Maxhead

30th July 2012, 05:21 PM

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAA so ya found the soopa comfy sleepin possie again hahahahhahahahaha..........wombat!

Yep, as always I manage to get myself comfortable. Hahaha

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Maxhead

31st July 2012, 08:13 PM

Well today we walked on top of a volcano and through some lava tubes at Undara. Pretty cool stuff

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Got to atherton late today. Gonna stay a day to stock up and prepare for the trip up the cape

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taslucas

31st July 2012, 08:23 PM

Wow some more awesome pics mate. Thanks:-)
The texture in those rocks is beautiful

Tap, crackle, pop

Maxhead

31st July 2012, 08:46 PM

Wow some more awesome pics mate. Thanks:-)
The texture in those rocks is beautiful

Tap, crackle, pop

Glad they come up ok as all these are on the iPhone camera and i can't tell if they're any good on the phone

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Maxhead

3rd August 2012, 06:46 PM

At Weipa and need a rum... :)

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growler2058

3rd August 2012, 06:59 PM

Shoulnt have any isues finding a rumbo there mate

Maxhead

4th August 2012, 09:57 AM

Nip any one
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Apparently schooners Are too small

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fat pete

4th August 2012, 07:16 PM

looks like you having a ball mate,theres nothing like travelling this great country,the missus and me just got back from our 6week trip,left gawler to darwin accross to broome down to perth and then across to gawler again,all in our gq towing the campertrailer..youve inspired me to put some piccys up of our trip..be safe mate and enjoy.

growler2058

4th August 2012, 07:19 PM

Nip any one
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Apparently schooners Are too small

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So that's breakfast what's for lunch ;-)

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

6th August 2012, 08:00 AM

Weipa sunset
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Ganna go for a look at the Telegraph track and hit the tip tomorrow .

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Maxhead

6th August 2012, 08:01 AM

So that's breakfast what's for lunch ;-)

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Don't think I remember lunch or dinner ...hahaha

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Silver

6th August 2012, 08:41 AM

Maxhead

6th August 2012, 08:49 AM

not wanting to be a wet blanket, but keep an eye out for any alcohol free 2ones on your route.

A mate buried his supply this side of the big sign just South of Mapoon when we went there for a day trip, luckily it was only two bottles of rum, and we were able to find it on the way South

Yeah mate, been watching the dry zones but unfortunately the grog doesn't last that long so all good... Hahaha

Going to go dry myself when we head up.

Cheers

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growler2058

6th August 2012, 08:55 AM

Yeah mate, been watching the dry zones but unfortunately the grog doesn't last that long so all good... Hahaha

Going to go dry myself when we head up.

Cheers

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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahaha your gunnA be a beeeeeeeeep of a thing to be around hahahahahahahhaa

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Maxhead

6th August 2012, 10:44 AM

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahaha your gunnA be a beeeeeeeeep of a thing to be around hahahahahahahhaa

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Hmmm, so far so good, I've lasted 4 hours so far.... Haha

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taslucas

6th August 2012, 01:36 PM

Hmmm, so far so good, I've lasted 4 hours so far.... Haha

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It's when all the grog you skulled at the sign starts wearing off that things will get interesting hahaha

Tap, crackle, pop

oncedisturbed

7th August 2012, 03:59 AM

I can't believe I have missed this thread. What a trip to do. Good pics and write up, gonna follow with interest now

Take it easy on the trip and have a safe one

Maxhead

7th August 2012, 07:46 AM

I can't believe I have missed this thread. What a trip to do. Good pics and write up, gonna follow with interest now

Take it easy on the trip and have a safe one

Cheers mate. We're loving it

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DX grunt

7th August 2012, 07:50 AM

G'day Kris.

Are you working out your fuel consumption or just enjoying your holiday? lol

MC97GQ

7th August 2012, 08:08 AM

Maxhead

8th August 2012, 07:23 AM

Well, we made it to the tip of Oz yesterday at sunset. Got some cool pics

Here's an iPhone one
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Did some 4x4 driving as well which was pretty cool especially the night drive. All on vid so don't stress... Hahah

Quick dip at Fruit Bat Falls
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Just about to have breaky at the northenmost camp spot of this continent ( I think)
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Bigrig

8th August 2012, 08:26 AM

taslucas

8th August 2012, 12:52 PM

Great stuff:-) keep them coming:-)

Jealousy is a word that just keeps entering my head!

growler2058

8th August 2012, 01:09 PM

Well done just as well ya went dry or ya mighta fallen off Australia ;-)

taslucas

8th August 2012, 01:12 PM

Well done just as well ya went dry or ya mighta fallen off Australia ;-)

Or drowned in fruit bat falls lol

Tap, crackle, pop

Maxhead

9th August 2012, 08:07 AM

G'day Kris.

Are you working out your fuel consumption or just enjoying your holiday? lol

Just enjoying the break mate but 20.136l/100 to be precise ....hahaha
Very happy with that

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Maxhead

9th August 2012, 08:09 AM

Hey Kris,

Thought I better let you know, they are forecasting snow down our way on Thursday and Friday, mate you better pack up and head back this way quick.

I know how much you would hate to miss it.

Sounds like you really enjoying the trip, travel safe and keep up the travelog.

Mark

Haha, thanks mate but I might give that a miss. We're loving the trip especially the kids.

How's the trout biting?

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Maxhead

9th August 2012, 08:22 AM

Spent the day on the old telegraph track yesterday with heaps of crossings and some hairy stuff . No pics on the phone so you'll have to wait.

No damage but threw the alignment out of whack on one of the rocky crossings.
Got that on video...haha. You can see the dog flying through the air in the car tho.

Here's some other teasers
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The photo does these correlations no justice but with the tyres right down they are still bone shattering.
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You'll have to wait for the rest as they're on the slr camera.
I have a vid on the phone I can try and upload of me comming into a creek bed and the car............................

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Silver

9th August 2012, 09:17 AM

Maxhead

9th August 2012, 09:28 AM

they are whopper corrugations! I don't think I've ever seen them so clearly in a pic before.

All we can be is be grateful for well damped coils, and not the trusty but harsh leaves.

Is the best speed, apart from dead slow, still reasonable? In saying that travelling at speed so the body never catches up with what is happening below looks pretty harsh on the suspension, not to mention wheel bearings too.

I haven't found a best or comfortable speed for these suckers, they all just jar the vehicle and body. You get over them really quickly and just want to get out of there.
Lucky the Patrol is such a tough vehicle as anything else bar maybe the toyo would fall apart. I suppose that's why you don't see any thing else but these two brands .

On main tracks the most comfortable Speed i found was 110 km/ hr as you're just sitting on top of the corrigations I think but then you have the other obvious dangers, pot holes, dust holes, dips, bumps, wild life, etc
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Maxhead

9th August 2012, 09:36 AM

Don't know if this will work. Quality is poor for some reason,

Watch the truck sway half way down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llENd1yx1ww&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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growler2058

9th August 2012, 09:36 AM

NOW I'm jealous!!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

9th August 2012, 11:01 AM

NOW I'm jealous!!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Yeah mate, it was fun but unfortunately being the only vehicle in a lot of cases i had to opt for the chicken track or go around. Mind you there was 50 vehicles drowned this season. One being a Prado which crossed the nolans brook and didn't make it when I pulled up. The crossing looked more than doable just like others including cypress crossing.

So I waited for other vehicles before I crossed just incase. I had the winch but wasn't getting into some of those waters...haha

So with a group of vehicles this would be an awesome drive.

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growler2058

9th August 2012, 11:40 AM

Next time maybe ay!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

9th August 2012, 11:41 AM

Next time maybe ay!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Next forum meet up

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growler2058

9th August 2012, 11:45 AM

Would be an epic trip thats for sure!!!!!!

Sir Roofy

10th August 2012, 08:34 AM

don't know if this will work. Quality is poor for some reason,

watch the truck sway half way down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llend1yx1ww&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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ho ho way to go kris excellent trip

Maxhead

12th August 2012, 08:06 AM

Another great camp spot.

James Earl lookout about 10km out of Lakeland
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Right on top of the range looking out onto the mountains towards Lakeland

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Sir Roofy

12th August 2012, 09:32 AM

be a nice view to wake up to

Maxhead

12th August 2012, 10:17 AM

be a nice view to wake up to

Yeah it was a bit hard to take;)

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DX grunt

12th August 2012, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the fuel consumption report. Now I need the alcohol consumption report. PML

growler2058

12th August 2012, 11:10 AM

He's got a blood content in his alcomohol Rossco hahahahahhahaa

tusman

12th August 2012, 12:31 PM

I am loving this thred, Thank's nisshead

Maxhead

12th August 2012, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the fuel consumption report. Now I need the alcohol consumption report. PML

Haha, sorry mate that blew the richter scale!!!

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Maxhead

12th August 2012, 12:52 PM

Bit of bad luck today, cracked the air con pipe on the side of the truck where it runs to the rear and lost all the liquid/gas.

Bloody hot car for a couple of weeks till we get down lower. Oh well just have to drink more cold beer
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Bloodyaussie

12th August 2012, 04:33 PM

I must confess I dont like reading this thread as it just fills me with envy, you lucky lucky bastard!!!!!!!!!!!

Maxhead

12th August 2012, 05:36 PM

Just to rub it in. This is our camp spot tonight on endevour river
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Pumpkin soup and fresh bread for dinner
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And a few rums to go with it ;)

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growler2058

12th August 2012, 05:44 PM

Oy Oy have ya caught any barra yet

Maxhead

12th August 2012, 07:36 PM

....and the result of that bread of course

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How's that sliced stuff going ey? Bwahahah

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Maxhead

12th August 2012, 07:37 PM

Oy Oy have ya caught any barra yet

Qe'll talk about that later....lolololo

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Maxhead

13th August 2012, 04:16 PM

Well after saying I'll be around Cooktown for a while, it didn't appeal so we left and are now in Mossman
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Gonna have a look around here

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macca

13th August 2012, 04:29 PM

Isn't it strange how we really want to see some place and when we get there it is not what we thought, drop down some track to a place you have never heard of and can not get enough of it.

What this travel thing is all about.

I reckon I have read this thread from the beginning at least 5 times since it started, man I want to do a trip like that.

One day

Cheers Macca

growler2058

13th August 2012, 05:08 PM

Mossman gorge is nice for a day good swimming hole and good walkin track through the forest.
When ya get to Pt Douglas there's a place called mocca pies yumm

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

fat pete

13th August 2012, 06:16 PM

glad your enjoying the trip mate,,im sitting in south ozz freezin my ass off and am thinkin of going to the top end of Queensland for next winter,we definately came home too early from the NT and WA ,,roll on summer,,take it easy and enjoy the rest of your trip

boots

13th August 2012, 06:22 PM

Great little camp / caravan spot at wonga right on the beach . sneak up and check it out Nisshead .

Maxhead

13th August 2012, 06:56 PM

Great little camp / caravan spot at wonga right on the beach . sneak up and check it out Nisshead .

Will do mate, thanks for that

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Maxhead

13th August 2012, 06:58 PM

Maxhead

13th August 2012, 09:36 PM

Gotta take advantage of these opportunities when they come up.

Overflowing water tank made a great shower...hahaha
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Sir Roofy

13th August 2012, 09:41 PM

bet that was refreshing if not numbing as the water fell

MEGOMONSTER

13th August 2012, 10:07 PM

Just like wet'n'wild

Maxhead

14th August 2012, 07:23 AM

Yep it was very refreshing especially when i haven't had a shower for a couple of days.....hahaha

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Maxhead

16th August 2012, 05:16 PM

Spent last couple of days in the rainforest up at Daintree... Wow what a beautiful place.

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Cape Tribulation
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Daintree Tea Plantatipn
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Spend hours walking around trying to get a look at the very elusive Cassowary till we saw one this morning on the canopy walk
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Hahahahah a, oh well nearly!

Just spent last couple of hours swimming at Mossman gorge
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Onto port Douglas tomorrow

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growler2058

16th August 2012, 08:56 PM

Nice mate bring back memories from when i used to live up in Cairns. Mossman gorge was a favourite spot. Probably good ya didnt bump into one of those bush chooks mate theyre @#$%'s of birds. My old man had to rescue a tourist that had the sh1t kicked outa them by one hahahahaha got on the news an all hahahahahaha

GUtsy ute

16th August 2012, 09:01 PM

Thanks for all the pics Kris, makes me wish my next trip was less than two months away.

Sir Roofy

16th August 2012, 09:27 PM

thanks kris starting to wet the apertite we realy do have the best country in the world

Finly Owner

16th August 2012, 10:19 PM

And to think you're doing ok @ tipping too...................

Tim

Maxhead

17th August 2012, 07:27 AM

thanks kris starting to wet the apertite we realy do have the best country in the world

Yeah, just need time to see it all. I'm spewing not having more time but I reckon I will retire in a couple of years to come back and see the rest of it...

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Maxhead

17th August 2012, 07:27 AM

And to think you're doing ok @ tipping too...................

Tim

Haha, I better jump into the Aussie rules thread to have a look

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Maxhead

17th August 2012, 07:42 AM

Also lost my sub-tank yesterday. Got the warning light on the dash and it won't transfer to main.

I had a quick look at the air con problem and it looks like the TJM side step mount has rubbed through the ally aircon tube. Guess who's getting a phone call today!..haha

I traced the sub transfer pump wiring and it goes to a harness in the same spot where the aircon tube was damaged so I wonder if the harness was damaged as well .

Will have another look today

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Maxhead

18th August 2012, 12:59 PM

In the big smoke today. The city of blondes, big tits and nice arses... Hahaha

ATM sitting at rattle and hum enjoying a pint or two haha.
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Need to kill that hangover somehow and swimming wasn't doing it
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growler2058

18th August 2012, 02:05 PM

I know the joint well mate

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

18th August 2012, 02:57 PM

I know the joint well mate

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Bloody more tourists....hahaha

Lot more kid friendly though. Kids are loving the park and the Cairns festival started yesterday so heaps of events are on.

Love the scenery,,, hahahahahaha

Here for a week as need some repairs at Jayco and Nissan

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Silver

18th August 2012, 03:14 PM

thanks again for the photos and report, really really enjoying following the fun. Bit of a bugger about the aircon and wiring :-(

Maxhead

18th August 2012, 03:52 PM

Bit of a bugger about the aircon and wiring :-(

yeah mate but I haven't been put off by any issues as yet. Just a fact of life, sh1t happens.....hahaha

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Maxhead

18th August 2012, 03:53 PM

Now....off to feed the turtles

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MEGOMONSTER

18th August 2012, 04:25 PM

Now....off to feed the turtle........

Hope this (off to feed the turtle........) is code for something while the kids are playing in the pool. LOL.
Keep the feeds coming through, really enjoying this adventure, almost like I'm there.

Maxhead

18th August 2012, 05:57 PM

Hope this (off to feed the turtle........) is code for something while the kids are playing in the pool. LOL.
Keep the feeds coming through, really enjoying this adventure, almost like I'm there.

Hahaha. Nah the python got his kill last night so it will be a while mate.

Just at the cairns festival parade sneaking a few coldies in between the security guys....hahaha

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Maxhead

18th August 2012, 09:13 PM

Getting on the heavy stuff already ... Hahaha
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And that was before the fireworks
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And now onto some more of this
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Maxhead

20th August 2012, 04:37 PM

Stopped over at the casino for lunch and a schooner or two.
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...and then onto some entertainment and a refreshment.

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Chook roast in the webber.... Results a bit later.

Anyone that's going to the meet up that can play the didge.

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Maxhead

22nd August 2012, 09:31 AM

Did the Kuranda sky rail trip yesterday .
It was OK but a bit pricey.

Start off on the sky rail and come back on 100 yr old train and then a bus.
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Goes over the Barron Falls
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Another plane wreck at Kuranda
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The 100 year old train which was nicely restored but bloody slow...hahah
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Boys just hanging out
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Bit over all the crowds tho...haha I suppose it will get worse when we get to gold coast.

This morning eggs on toast with my favourite breaky sauce
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Ahrrrrrr, still burning!!!!!!!!

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growler2058

22nd August 2012, 10:24 AM

Mate you woulda bought that sauce from the joint my folks just sold at the kuranda markets!!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

22nd August 2012, 11:56 AM

Mate you woulda bought that sauce from the joint my folks just sold at the kuranda markets!!

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

You got it mate, that's the one

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growler2058

22nd August 2012, 12:40 PM

Mate if ya still up there get some of this it's frokin awesome!!!! Not raging hot rated 10/10 but maaaaan it's excellent on fish meat anything
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Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

22nd August 2012, 12:43 PM

Mate if ya still up there get some of this it's frokin awesome!!!! Not raging hot rated 10/10 but maaaaan it's excellent on fish meat anything
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Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Yeah, will do its only up the road. They have the whole range there.

Will do biscuits and dip at the forum ...bwahahahah

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Maxhead

26th August 2012, 08:22 AM

After leaving Cairns we traveled south to Babinda to have a look at The Boulders and have a swim
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Then onto Paronella Park near Innisfail
Wow what a place.
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Then we moved to Townsville to run a muck

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Silver

26th August 2012, 08:33 AM

Wow, great photos of lovely subjects (ok, the breakfast more tasty looking than lovely!)

Thanks

Maxhead

26th August 2012, 12:14 PM

The kids found their fun for the day...lol

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Maxhead

29th August 2012, 04:39 PM

We slowly made our way to Bowen and booked into a caravan park to recharge everything. All 4 batteries are down and haven't been driving enough to recharge and the 125w panel can only do so much...haha

Kids having a bit of fun just outside of town.
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Fishing, snorkelling, drinking and relaxing on agenda for next couple of days.

The spot in the caravan park is about 30meters from a pub....Bwahahah

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Maxhead

31st August 2012, 12:31 PM

Went out to " the patch" this morning and bagged out on mackerel in about 45 minutes. Dolphins and whales cruising around the boat.....what a morning...haha
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.... And now enjoying a schooner or two and readding the papere all before midday...hahaha
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growler2058

31st August 2012, 12:46 PM

Noice
Got you some dinner mate well done bout time ya caught something

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

31st August 2012, 12:52 PM

Noice
Got you some dinner mate well done bout time ya caught something

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Yeah, been too lazy and too busy drinking to put the boat in the water......

I wanted to catch a barra but everyone tells me it's the wrong time of year and too cold......how can that be when it's 30deg 365 days a year....hahahah

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growler2058

31st August 2012, 12:56 PM

With that kinda weather I bet ya can't wait to head home ;-)

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Maxhead

31st August 2012, 01:24 PM

With that kinda weather I bet ya can't wait to head home ;-)

Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

Yeah it's a bit hard to take...hahah
I'm starting to get nightmares about coming back :(

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growler2058

31st August 2012, 01:28 PM

I'll do me best to not regularly remind you

healy

31st August 2012, 11:20 PM

looks like a good trip

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 06:19 AM

Havent updated for a while now. Well, we're slowly moving south .

Left Bowen last week I think and went to Airlie beach. What a beautiful place!!
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Unfortunately we pretty much drove in and drove out as it was too crowded and too many tourists for my likeing.. Hahaha.

So we went to Mackay for a couple of nights to relax and to give the boys a bit of a play in the water park
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After that we went to Sarina ( town with a big toad)
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and did a tour of the sugar mill which was pretty cool
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How the old boys did it
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This came out in 1969 and still use a very similar harvester today but with an air conditioned box on top
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Pretty amazing that nothing at all goes to waste with the sugar cane, and I mean nothing at all. This tour is highly recommended and has free grog and sauces tasting at the end:)

We then headed down to Carmilla beach to get smashed by the midgies(sand flies) but the effort was worth a couple of mud crabs and a couple of grunter
...sorry no pics on the iPhone
Oh here's one the little inlet just of the main beach
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/31.jpg

We got to Rocky last night so we'll see what's happening here but will probably stay at Yeppoon

This morning on the outskirts of Rocky
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/32.jpg

More to come so stay tuned

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growler2058

7th September 2012, 09:28 AM

Be fun playing cane toad golf with that bastard

Tap tap drip drip

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 10:35 AM

Haha, yeah SPLAT!!!

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 02:53 PM

Sir Roofy

7th September 2012, 05:30 PM

Your one lucky boy all that water hope you let them know and got a refund

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 06:38 PM

Your one lucky boy all that water hope you let them know and got a refund

It was a dodgy looking joint but we were going to stop for lunch just near it so I thought I'd fill up.
Too far back to go now but might give them a call to let them know nicely

Bloodyaussie

7th September 2012, 06:43 PM

Hmmm filled up at Malborough (caltex)yesterday and just had my water in filter warning light come on .
This is what I got out of it. It's a 600ml bottle so around of 120-150ml of water!!!!

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Hope I got all of it. Didn't realise they hold that much!!!
Lets hope you got it all as I did not think the Voodoo doll worked that well and now I am feeling guilty that I wished you ill well for living the dream!!!!!!!!

macca

7th September 2012, 07:05 PM

That is scarey, doesnt take much water to do a whole lot of damage.
Glad to hear your alarms worked and you were watching.

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 07:24 PM

Lets hope you got it all as I did not think the Voodoo doll worked that well and now I am feeling guilty that I wished you ill well for living the dream!!!!!!!!

Ahhhh, now I know what those sharp pains were all over my body...hahahahah

Yeah I hope I got most of it. Will have another drain after I use bit more of the crap in the tank!

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 07:29 PM

That is scarey, doesnt take much water to do a whole lot of damage.
Glad to hear your alarms worked and you were watching.

Yeah, very glad the alarm worked but I had to drive another 2 or so k's to get back to camp to drain it as all my tools were in the van. The CRD filter is a royal pain the the arse to drain

growler2058

7th September 2012, 08:08 PM

Shoulda got yerself a GQ mate

Tap tap drip drip

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 08:10 PM

Shoulda got yerself a GQ mate

Tap tap drip drip

And be stuck on the side of the road....hahahah. NO thanks

growler2058

7th September 2012, 08:36 PM

Only temporarily while helping GU owners doin mundane things like draining water from the traps

Tap tap drip drip

Maxhead

7th September 2012, 08:49 PM

Only temporarily while helping GU owners doin mundane things like draining water from the traps

Tap tap drip drip

Hahaha, you been smoking that funny stuff again mate .....

Maxhead

8th September 2012, 04:40 PM

Hmmm filled up at Malborough (caltex)yesterday and just had my water in filter warning light come on .
This is what I got out of it. It's a 600ml bottle so around of 120-150ml of water!!!!

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Hope I got all of it. Didn't realise they hold that much!!!

Just drained another 150 ml of water out of the filter!!! Not happy.

I rang them today and they offered me a free tank of fuel hahaha

Anyway I just sent an email to Caltex Australia with all the details so at least the complaint is on file just in case any water gets through to the pump

Only got a quarter tank left so I'll just use it up and drain the filter every 50ks or so....not happy Jan!!!

growler2058

8th September 2012, 04:45 PM

Go and get the free tank of water mate, have you checked the price of water lately its out control hahahahahahaha

MC97GQ

8th September 2012, 06:57 PM

Yeah that bottled stuff is dearer than diesel, I'm glad only GU's run on it. :smileyvault-cute-bi I couldn't afford it.

Clunk

8th September 2012, 07:20 PM

Just did a spot of catch in up here... more great pics Kris. So how long have you got left to go, im not sure how much more of this jealousy I can take!!!!!! Lol

Hope all is well with the water in the fuel situation

Maxhead

8th September 2012, 08:39 PM

Clunk

8th September 2012, 09:08 PM

Ha yeah mate, I really feel for ya!!! Lol

Tap till ya can tap no more.....

Maxhead

15th September 2012, 03:26 PM

Ok back in range again so a quick update .
Stayed at Causway Lake near Yeppoon for a few days after the fuel drama.
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Finally got to see the cassowary after last few weeks trying.... Haha
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/56.jpg

We visited the Koorana crock farm which was a real eye opener and we learned heaps about crocks and their behaviour... Highly recommend !!

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They tried to catch one for us but the two catchers were pretty hopeless and missed each time....spewing!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/59.jpg

We all got to hold a little crock as well
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/60.jpg

We then headed down to Gladstone for the day to have a look around . Not much there but we went to the smelter where they process most of the bauxite which we saw at Weipa so bit more education for the kids
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/61.jpg
Few facts
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/62.jpg

We camped at Barmundoo on lake awoonga for a few more days. Was a great spot, right on the lake.

No barra :( but plenty of red claw:)
Boys had a ball swimming and just being boys..
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The whole trip the boys been collecting weird and wonderfully things.
We now have 5 frogs, 1 gecko, 2 stick insects, 2 shrimp and 1 red law as pets
Nearly had a lizard but he got away.
Oh yah and a dog!
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We left Barmandoo this morning and went up through the ranges at Bulburin National Park....bloody steep in some spots....haha

Anyway we're now at Seventeen Seventy for a few days were we jump on a cruise to Lady Musgrave island

More later

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Maxhead

21st September 2012, 07:39 AM

After a few days at 1770 and Agnes Water of fishing, swimming, eating and drinking we drove about 100ks south to Bundy.

Few pics of 1770

Boys hooking up
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Was a good day fishing and great dinner of flathead bream and whiting that night

We jumped on a boat and went to Lady Musgrave island for a top day of relaxing and enjoying paradise

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I have some unreal footage of underwater paradise.... Turtles, fish, coral, big occkies, etc. on my other camera which I'll try and post up soon.
It was just unreal being there.

Dinner last night
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Going to the bundy run distillery which should be interesting;)

ps. My sub tank is working again after few weeks of error light on dash .
I disconnected the battery for a while and it come good!!!!

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growler2058

21st September 2012, 10:08 AM

Mann that's one ugly lookin fish 6th from bottom mate!!

Double Tap

Maxhead

21st September 2012, 11:25 AM

I'm in looooove
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Winnie

21st September 2012, 11:28 AM

Think I'd rather drink possum pee

Maxhead

21st September 2012, 11:55 AM

Think I'd rather drink possum pee

Haha, never had possum wee so I'll leave that one far ya and I'll stick to my beloved bundy ;)

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Maxhead

22nd September 2012, 09:21 AM

Besides the Bundy rum and Bundy brewed drinks tours we also went to the Bert Hinkler museum which was a great little museum if you're into that kind of stuff.

There was a heap of educational videos, interactive flights, sit in replicas and other stuff.
The main attraction was the actual Avro baby which he flew Sydney to bundaberg
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There is also a replica which you can sit in with controls. Amazing how simple these thing were.

The glider which he built when he was 19 and flew off Bundy beach. The cockpit was his mothers ironing board...haha
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It was a top place to learn about a great Australian from Bundaberg

Few of his other planes
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Ps. Forget the Bundy brewed drinks factory. Waste of time and money

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Silver

22nd September 2012, 10:31 AM

Maxhead

22nd September 2012, 10:44 AM

thanks for the updates!!

Is it possible to plumb in an extended drain terminating with a tap, to drain the filter, leaving the main drain tap on?

there would be a risk of it falling off and causing a drama, so maybe only temp, for highway use and of course only if it can be adequately secured?

Yeah possibly could do something along those lines.

But I think I will fit a water watch system as per my mates advise.
Apparently great bit of gear
http://www.responsiveengineering.com.au/index.asp?fullsite=True

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Silver

22nd September 2012, 11:33 AM

thanks, looks interesting. Vital to protect those high pressure components in CRD systems, I gather.

A bit different to the old fashioned carby TB42 - add a bit of methanol or ethanol to keep small amounts of water mixed in with the fuel and flowing through the filters. Only works with smallish amounts of water. I have long thought about installing a water trap/filter on Silver. Also, something on the tinny, but the tinny is 2 stroke. Apparently there are elements especially for 2 strokes to allow the oil through.

Oops, if that is a hijack, sorry!

That Bundy shop is clever clever marketing. Bundy was not one of my vices until I went there, and had that liquer, maybe over icecream. Yummo, and the door was opened to the distinctive flavour of the other drinks. Hooked :-)

Those are great underwater photos - to save me going back through the pages, you were using a DSLR and an underwater housing? You have produced some great piccies.

Maxhead

23rd September 2012, 02:12 PM

That Bundy shop is clever clever marketing. Bundy was not one of my vices until I went there, and had that liquer, maybe over icecream. Yummo, and the door was opened to the distinctive flavour of the other drinks. Hooked :-)

Those are great underwater photos - to save me going back through the pages, you were using a DSLR and an underwater housing? You have produced some great piccies.

yeah got some of that liquer and yes it is very nice:).

All the photos are from the iPhone except the underwater which I took with a Nikon aw-100 waterproof camera. I love it.

We arrived in Harvey bay this morning just in time for the offshore superboat championships... Woohoo

These boats are mad!!!!!!!!!

........... On the move

Maxhead

27th September 2012, 04:24 PM

Bloody fatality north of Brissy near Glennview

Traffic banked up for miles
20468

Sad to say but we wouldn't be here if someone didn't die
20469

Looks like a long arvo at the pub :)

Everyone travelling pleeeeeease take it easy

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Bigrig

27th September 2012, 05:16 PM

Maxhead

27th September 2012, 05:45 PM

Sad to hear ... that highway takes a thumping when something goes wrong.

The Ettamogah is where we met up for the Action and Adventure trip - good pub!!!! Where you staying over the next couple of days?

Glasshouse mountains somewhere tonight and no idea yet about tomorrow... Haha

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Maxhead

4th October 2012, 07:14 AM

Well, after few days at the meet up we got down to Gold Coast to do the theme Parks.

Wet and Wild yesterday, movie World today and Sea World

Camp spot just outside and got it all to ourselves ;) hahaha
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/26.jpg

After a bit of damage to the rear bumper at the meet up I'm in the market for a rear bar. Twin wheel carrier or wheel and jerry holder. Any ideas?

20696

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growler2058

4th October 2012, 08:39 AM

That's all plastic, yeah? Park it facing the sun when it gets hot you will be able to push it out.

Double Tap

Maxhead

4th October 2012, 08:43 AM

That's all plastic, yeah? Park it facing the sun when it gets hot you will be able to push it out.

Double Tap

Yeah, boiling water would do the same but don't tell the missus that .... Hahahahah

I want a new bar!!!!!

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growler2058

4th October 2012, 08:52 AM

Fair nuff :-)

Double Tap

P4trol

4th October 2012, 09:13 AM

Personally I like the ones I have recently seen from offroad division. They are more prominent on the other patrol forum, but it's all about the end result?

Can you say 'rear winch bar?!!

Tipsy-tap

Winnie

4th October 2012, 09:16 AM

Bob

4th October 2012, 09:22 AM

20469

Looks like a long arvo at the pub :)

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I thought the Ettamogah Pub was just North of Albury LOL

P4trol

4th October 2012, 10:55 AM

There is at least two of them in aus

Tipsy-tap

growler2058

4th October 2012, 11:01 AM

I thought the Ettamogah Pub was just North of Albury LOL

I thought it was in people magazine.

Double Tap

Stropp

4th October 2012, 11:01 AM

one in wa as well!!

Bob

4th October 2012, 11:03 AM

I thought it was in people magazine.

Double Tap

Dont tell me that you used to read that Racy Mag RAFLMAO

Now we had better stop Hi Jacking this thread

growler2058

4th October 2012, 11:06 AM

Dont tell me that you used to read that Racy Mag RAFLMAO

Now we had better stop Hi Jacking this thread

Nah just looked at the pictures hahahahahahaha hijack over ;-)

Double Tap

Winnie

4th October 2012, 11:29 AM

I've been to that some one Kris, how good is the pool table!

sam697

4th October 2012, 11:43 AM

There is at least two of them in aus

There is one in Windsor NSW also and another one down south NSW, can't remember which town

Maxhead

4th October 2012, 12:21 PM

I thought the Ettamogah Pub was just North of Albury LOL

There's a few about Bob. Initially I thought there was only one

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Maxhead

4th October 2012, 12:22 PM

I've been to that some one Kris, how good is the pool table!

Haha, yeah I thought the table was tops.

Great pub all around!

20698

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Maxhead

4th October 2012, 01:20 PM

MEGOMONSTER

4th October 2012, 06:23 PM

Think you'd be silly to not go with the Millweld rear bar, they are a work of art! Can get twin wheel holder or wheel and jerry.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/28.jpg

Looks like it belongs on a military vehicle.

Sent from the secret chambers of our secret society, on a secret iPhone, with a secret pin code and eye retina scanning from a secret peep hole, just don't tell anyone OK, cos it's secret........