Yes it is day 3 already, I don't know were day 1 and 2 went though.
After a drive down to the shops before I left home I felt the Prado had too much weight in the back and the Avan still wasn't connected yet so when I got home I had a rethink about things on board including the heavy bed base I made up in the back with hinged lid to use under as storage. Well I decided the bed was not needed so out came the base and a few other things to lighten the load, I reckon I took out at least 35kg if not more and that made a bit of difference.
It's amazing what you learn when about too or already travelling around, after talking to my next door neighbour the day before leaving who is looking after my small garden that the 32psi I run in the AT Tyres was not enough with the on-board and Avan weight so increased the back to 40psi and the front to 35psi with 33psi in the Avan Camper. What a difference the extra made.
Day 1, Tuesday was spent travelling at about 85-90kmh to Lakes Entrance via Yarram to drop off some orchids to friends, another 15kg less now, on to L.E. Arrived and set up camp by 3.30pm after leaving home home at 8.00am.
Day 2, Wednesday. After all the events of the past 18 months, good and bad, I discussed things with myself and made an executive decision to just un-wind and do basically not much at all while here for the 10 nights, I feel in myself I need to do that, I am starting to feel better already. Even though I am near the road I put ear plugs in at night and I am sleeping like a log, better than at home.
I don't do much reading at the best of times but sat down yesterday and settled in with my e reader and got half way through the book, for me that's great.
It's now day 3 and what to do, mmmm, not much at all, it's raining and chilly as I speak and much the same till Sunday.
Enough dribble for now I don't want this to turn into a novel.
ChrisandPeter said
05:24 PM Oct 11, 2012
It sounds like you are doing exactly what you need! I hope you have a wonderful rest. Am looking forward to checking out Lakes Entrance in our travels. Stay safe - and see you out there!
Firefly said
05:34 PM Oct 11, 2012
I am enjoying your dribble, for the record Doug.
Glad to see you are settling into this without a worry mate.
Happywanderer said
05:52 PM Oct 11, 2012
Great to see you are finally relaxing Doug. No need to rush, you have your whole life in front of you.
regards the tyres. yes I upped mine to 40 as well. Certainly travells much better.
We expect lots of dribble, you can be another John, yeoeleven, always good to know how you are getting on.
brickies said
05:58 PM Oct 11, 2012
Doug have you talk to a tyre company about your air pressure I have 2008 Prado and Toyato recomends 38 psi all round tyre company recomends 40 psi , I have found I get much better ride at 40 psi . What I would if I was you next time you are going past a tyre dealer with your Avan on pop in ask them for advice and check your pressure of both prado and Avan , Maybe a dealer who sell the band of tyre you are using I found this much easier than poping into a servo
kandagal said
06:08 PM Oct 11, 2012
Rest up & get ready for the 'stressful life' of being on the road. You know the stress from not knowing where you will be parked tomorrow night, if by a river - what bait to use; if by an estuary what are the tides doing? Didn't know stress can be fun hey? Cheers
jetj said
06:52 PM Oct 11, 2012
It sounds wonderful Doug. Enjoy!
ken thomas said
07:28 PM Oct 11, 2012
Just keep up the good work and enjoy Ken
yeoeleven said
09:01 PM Oct 11, 2012
Keep it up Doug, still traveling steadily towards Greens? I am and will get there eventually.
Yes it is day 3 already, I don't know were day 1 and 2 went though.
After a drive down to the shops before I left home I felt the Prado had too much weight in the back and the Avan still wasn't connected yet so when I got home I had a rethink about things on board including the heavy bed base I made up in the back with hinged lid to use under as storage. Well I decided the bed was not needed so out came the base and a few other things to lighten the load, I reckon I took out at least 35kg if not more and that made a bit of difference.
It's amazing what you learn when about too or already travelling around, after talking to my next door neighbour the day before leaving who is looking after my small garden that the 32psi I run in the AT Tyres was not enough with the on-board and Avan weight so increased the back to 40psi and the front to 35psi with 33psi in the Avan Camper. What a difference the extra made.
Day 1, Tuesday was spent travelling at about 85-90kmh to Lakes Entrance via Yarram to drop off some orchids to friends, another 15kg less now, on to L.E. Arrived and set up camp by 3.30pm after leaving home home at 8.00am.
Day 2, Wednesday. After all the events of the past 18 months, good and bad, I discussed things with myself and made an executive decision to just un-wind and do basically not much at all while here for the 10 nights, I feel in myself I need to do that, I am starting to feel better already. Even though I am near the road I put ear plugs in at night and I am sleeping like a log, better than at home.
I don't do much reading at the best of times but sat down yesterday and settled in with my e reader and got half way through the book, for me that's great.
It's now day 3 and what to do, mmmm, not much at all, it's raining and chilly as I speak and much the same till Sunday.
Enough dribble for now I don't want this to turn into a novel.
I hope you have a wonderful rest.
Am looking forward to checking out Lakes Entrance in our travels.
Stay safe - and see you out there!
I am enjoying your dribble, for the record Doug.
Glad to see you are settling into this without a worry mate.
regards the tyres. yes I upped mine to 40 as well. Certainly travells much better.
We expect lots of dribble, you can be another John, yeoeleven, always good to know how you are getting on.
It sounds wonderful Doug. Enjoy!
Ken
Keep it up Doug, still traveling steadily towards Greens? I am and will get there eventually.
Keep us updated as you go,
John
I'm enjoying your "dribble" Doug.
Sounds like you are too.
Stay safe and happy.
Cheers. Pam.