Friday, May 21, 2021

... and here's Van Morrison!

 Let me introduce you to Van Morrison.  He's a 2012 Hiace Hitop that I purchased at the end of 2020 in preparation for some serious travel within Australia.  COVID had scuppered any plans of exploring overseas so this was Plan B; a van that I could take to most places (although I've discovered he HATES corrugations ... the rear vision mirror fell off the first time we went on a bumpy road!).  

Me & Maggie May - happy campers!

I tweaked a few things here and there, took out a cupboard, put another where the microwave used to be, painted him white and got some snazzy curtains made and all of a sudden he didn't look like a tired old rental.  Instead, he was ... VAN MORRISON!

Maggie loves him too!

Comfy!


We've been on a few short trips and I am now preparing for a two month exploration of South Australia and bits of other states.  I can't wait!  Unfortunately, Maggie isn't coming (someone has to work in this family) but I am travelling with two great friends, Phill and Liz, who have a new, wizz-bang off-road camper.  

I just have a wizzbanger!



Free camping at Reedy Lake, near Echuca


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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 21, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    Looking forward to reading the adventures of you, Maggie and Van Morrison!!!

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  2. MerranMay 21, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    That was from me!!

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  3. Clare RidlerMay 21, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    Test

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  4. PennyMay 23, 2021 at 12:11 PM

    Have a great time.

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  5. BATES ADVENTURESMay 23, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    We know all about a vehicle that hates corrugations. You probably remember experiencing it in the Suzi on those desert roads in Chile!!
    Can't wait to hear about your adventures
    Hugs, Wendy and Rick

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  6. UnknownMay 24, 2021 at 7:09 PM

    Have a great trip Anthea. I'll check in every now and then to see where you are. We are heading off next weekend for a month or two. Need to be on Gold Coast early July. Travelling via Broken Hill, Bourke, Lightning Ridge etc. hopefully avoiding the mice.

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  7. Anne WMay 24, 2021 at 7:46 PM

    Great idea, Anthea. Hope your blog is easy to maintain - looking forward to following your trip. Safe travels.

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  8. KevMay 24, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    Important tip: let tyres down to about 26 psi when off bitumen. This will give more control, reduce risk of punctures, and soften those nasty corrugations. A decent compressor when you get back to black top would be nice but not essential.

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    1. AntheaMay 25, 2021 at 7:29 PM

      Thanks for the advice. Anything to make those corrugations better is much appreciated!

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  9. UnknownMay 25, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    Looking forward to your adventure. Sounds awesome.

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  10. PennyJune 1, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful worry-free trip.

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  11. UnknownJune 3, 2021 at 1:49 PM

    Budj Bim National Park is an interesting place to visit, in wait for SA border to open!

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