looks amazing guys! great to see what the forum can achieve bringing so many similar minded people together =D
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looks amazing guys! great to see what the forum can achieve bringing so many similar minded people together =D
This is the map we used.Quote:
Originally Posted by NigeP62
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...1&d=1453889425
And the Gawler Rangers NP would be fine on your own with care.
Now having seen the tracks you could take a camper in there to one of the camp sites then see the rest of the park without it. It isn't extreme driving but due diligence and care is always the ticket.
A couple of good sections which we had it in 4wd but not hard..Quote:
Originally Posted by NigeP62
More the corrigations.. some spots made your teeth rattle..
Camper doable, but you'll just need to slow down on the rough stuff..
A bit of a positive to come from the trip..
Most of the stock intercoolers showed leaks with the fine dust,
And Andrews broken radiator mount got us all inspecting and finding some issues with worn out or perished top rubber mounts..
Now to find replacements. .
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Happy to assist !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigguwesty
Thanks for the replies.
Have a couple of mates that would do the trip but getting all together is an issue at times.
Brought the Mrs out from Ireland in 2001 and other than the regular tourist drives staying at Big 4's she's hardly seen the country.
Might be time she went without a proper shower for a few days.
That's the way.. a week with no showing soon shows your build lol..Quote:
Originally Posted by NigeP62
But in all honesty now is the time to go..
Spring or autumn. Summer would be way to hot and I think winter the clay mud wouldn't make it a pleasant camp..
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MY PICS OF OUR AWESOME SA MEET-UP
I know it been a week but better late than never!!
We went with Ibbo to the camp ground before the others and got to see the Rock in the afternoon.
Once set up we climbed and the view was spectacular!
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Can see how much the farmers have to crop!! Was a great advantage point.
We watched the guy go up and back a few times!
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There were lots of water up there which surprised me.
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We all took this pic but just had to put it in as there is nothing better than a line up of Patrols!!!
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Lined up again, so just had to take another pic!! hahaha
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Went to the pipes and just beautiful. Nature is so awesome!!
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You can't see how big this is but the colours are vivid with the sun on the rock.
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Lunch at the Old Homestead
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Oh NO!!! Every drivers nightmare...a break down!
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The vehicle was left to set with the first patch job attempt.
This lead to a night drive that everyone jumped at the idea.
As we had the roof top tent on and all set up we stayed at camp with Tegan to keep the fire going for the guys to cook their dinner on when they got back.
The next day the second patch job worked.
This then sent us all looking under our bonnets to see if we had potentially the same problem.
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Looking back over the park. By this time it had started to rain and as we have been here in the wet before I was feeling a little nervous.
If it continued to rain the road would turn into a skating rink in no time and we would all be passengers!!
But good fortune for us the rain didn't last.
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We all gathered at the Shearing shed and had lunch.
Then it was time for us to go our way home and the rest to continue on to the next camp site.
Was a great trip and hope we can get together again and do another one.
My camera hasn't turned up. Dont see how it could have been lost at last camp Kallen as one of you blokes would have seen it before you left.
Anyway on a positive note i replaced my radio aerial some time ago and have had terrible radio reception ever since. I have thought it may be due to poor contact but have not got around to pulling it all apart again to clean up. Tried the radio when got home from this trip and it works beautifully! I think all those corrugations rubbed the contacts clean. Those corrugations were good for something!
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Hi IbboQuote:
Originally Posted by Ibbo
Maybe you did my favourite trick and left the camera on the bull bar!! (I left my phone/camera there on this trip!!) I've done this more times than I would like to remember over the years!
Did you get your camera out when we had the last group photo and lined up the Patrols?
Maybe you could give the Rangers a call and ask them to have a look on the side of the road.
Where we had the pics was not far from the Accommodation so it should not be too hard to find our photo shoot spot!
Nah i had it the last night after you guys left so could be on Nonning Station. Thought about giving them a call too. Have tried servos i stopped at on way home and police station but no hits [emoji20]Quote:
Originally Posted by snicko
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That sucks bloke. I always find things like that at the bottom of my sleeping bag the next time I use it.
You're a special kinda stoopid thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Chubba
Hmmm camera in the sleeping bag ???
I had an epiphany this morning and realised only place i not looked for camera was in my camp chair. Sure enough it folded up in there. Seems i am a special kind of stupid also. But relieved stupid. Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the suggestions.
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Bahahaha.. That's an awesome outcome though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ibbo
I have done the same thing before and am starting to think that is where my missing torch is, will have to check.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ibbo
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Originally Posted by Ibbo
Cool. We need to start up the SKS 4WD club. (special kind of stupid 4WD club)
Growler can start his own.(Crawl Under Neath The Snake 4WD Club)
Sub chapter of your Caring Understanding Nineties Type off road ClubQuote:
Originally Posted by Chubba
Well I can join!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chubba
I found in the roof top tent when we set up (the second day!!) a torch and a spare set of 4bee keys!!
Since I got the camera back I may as well share some photos of my slightly longer trip. Have not put photo's up before so will see how this goes..
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Found some nice coastal tracks south of Streaky Bay
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And some nice beaches
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Met some of the locals
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Before heading inland. The first camp before the rest of the convoy arrived
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Organ pipes valley
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The only Patrol in the Gawler Ranges with a surfboard and fishing rods on the roof
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Peak hour traffic
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Kolay Falls
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The last camp (vehicles just visible centre right in photo
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The last supper (turn your head to the side). After which I put my camera in my chair pocket and promptly forgot about it thereby entering the SKS club.
Happy days.
Thanks mate - good pics!
Good pics Ibbo. BE PROUD OF YOUR SKS MEMBERSHIP.
I am.
Thanks Ibbo Great pics.
Really glad you found your camera. Much better to find it in the camp chair than the sleeping bag as suggested to be a place to check!! hahaha
Loving the photos guys.. Hopefully i'll be in a position to make the next trip that is planned!
Post of the month mate, glad you found it!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ibbo