Newbie. Lost job, purchased Nissan GQ, going bush

[nberner]

Travel Kit wishlist:
* Fridge (not sure if i can afford it?)
* SatNav (Heema)
* EPIRB
* Water tank
* Cooking (someone recommended 3 burner Coleman)
* Keep one rearseat and install bed ass'y in remaining space for secure storage underneath

[nberner]

I need to leard basic mechanics. Will spend the arvo with Mechanic tomorrow. Once i get my posts in will read the manual and take it with me on the trip. Need to buy some decent tools too. I guess they are referred to in the manual

[nberner]

Rough Travel plans so far are:
* Leave Sydney (just need to rent out my apartment in Woolloomooloo if anyone interested)
* Head west to broken Hill or Willcannia
* Head North West and corss Simpson
* Take scenic route to red heart
* Re-evaluate and continue NW to Brrome
* Take some time in Broome then head East to Darwin and on to North Queensland

[nberner]

Suspect i would need to join a caravan or something to cross the Simpson. But the cost of those tag-along-tours are expensive

[nberner]

i also need to get a 35" tire for my spare rim. Preferabally a second hand cheapie. Any ideas?

[nberner]

Just checked out the rest of the forum. Heaps of intro. Really great site admins and everyone -well done!

[nberner]

Just need to knock out my 25 posts. Sorry for spamming. If anyone wants to reach out to me regarding anything would be great to hear from ya

[nberner]

Have travelled Americas, Europe and a bit of Asia but have never even been to the Norther Territory. My goal is to see the real Australia. Meet the real Australians and see the beautiful places in what I think is gods country...

[nberner]

I think the Patrol is the ultimate boys toy. I met a girl yesterday who said she hates sports cars and finds their owners to generally b wankers. But she loves 4WDs Maybe there is hope for a single guy with nothing more than a broken down Patrol?

[nberner]

In two three more posts I will be downloading my manual... Then the real questions will begin! I have never actually contributed to a forum and have gained alot from the experience so thanks to all here...