Heading South In WA Next Week...

Duh · Guru

Heading South In WA Next Week...

JRH · Guru

Duh wrote:
Hi Folks,
Karen (my Garmin GPS, loaded with Camps 6) are going south for a little while, not taking a pc so don't expect to be online unless near an internet cafe or similar if I have the inclination.
Probably leave next week before or after Australia day, no set itinerary, could change daily and don't want to lock in to a set route.
So after next week catch up on my return (probably before April or sooner).
Happy travels,
Vic

Have a good trip Vic. See you when you get back. We have Irona's Brother and daughter coming over from South Aussie on Feb 7th until Feb 11th.

John

Dougwe · Chief one feather

My Navlady tells me where to go Vic. Have fun in the South WA playground Vic, enjoy every minute and,

Duh · Guru

Thanks John hope you enjoy the rellies visit! Will be in touch! smile

Thanks Doug, yep good thing about the GPS lady, you can give her cheek without getting in the poo, wink biggrin

dazren · Guru

You have a good, enjoyable, safe, and trouble free trip Vic. This came up pretty quick, or have you been planning it on the quite ???

OR is it because wombat is back, and you have decided to head for the hills wink biggrin

Duh · Guru

dazren wrote:
You have a good, enjoyable, safe, and trouble free trip Vic. This came up pretty quick, or have you been planning it on the quite ???
OR is it because wombat is back, and you have decided to head for the hills

Thanks Daryl, got a few medical issues out of the way or under control, so decided while I had a fairly free time frame time to take off and test out my rear end tent, but has been in the back of my mind for awhile, funny bit it was last year in January that I headed for the same area and met up with Yeoeleven, just playing it by ear this year.

BUT.....then it could be that now we know Wombat is out of his burrow and out and about it is time to go on the run! wink biggrin

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Take care Vic and keep the eyes open and looking ahead for many wombat holes, he's been gone so long there would be heaps of 'em out there. MMMMMMMM wonder if he found dazren's back yard??????

Edit...Ooops, Typo

-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 17th of January 2013 07:55:02 AM

villatranquilla · Guru

safe travels Vic - we hope to be in the west in March so will be looking to catchup with the mob we stayed with at Dwellingup a couple of years ago.

Duh · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
Take care Vic and keep the eyes open and looking ahead for many wombat holes, he's been gone so long there would be heaps of 'em out there. MMMMMMMM wonder if he found dazren's back yard??????

No wombats down in the area I'm going, a few Echidna's though! But you never know, he's a wily one our Wombat!

Duh · Guru

villatranquilla wrote:
safe travels Vic - we hope to be in the west in March so will be looking to catchup with the mob we stayed with at Dwellingup a couple of years ago.

Thans Jenny and Barry,that was a good meet up and the hospitality of your awning area for us all made it even better....look forward to another when you get over this way. biggrin

Duh · Guru

Thanks always on the road, the 2012 model Outlander I have has a fold down tailgate, which gives the extra length for the bed, the end of which just folds up with the gate when packing up etc.

The 2013 Outlander does not have a tailgate which gives you the required extension for a full length single (one piece hatch opening at floor level only).

At first having the back raised put a light on in the dash display showing the rear hatch was open which may have flattened the battery overnight according to Mitsubishi (no isolating switch) even though the ignition and accessories were "off".

However Mitsubishi had a look and worked out that we could turn it off by manipulating the rear tail gate hatch (very easily done) which houses a hidden on/off switch for the dash light (normally, when the hatch is closed and the catch secures it turns the dash light off).

So as long as I do that I should have no problems, just better not forget! lol ! hmm

-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 17th of January 2013 08:22:59 PM

Delta18 · Guru

Hi Vic, let us know when you are passing through & I'll put the kettle on, Nola will join us I'm sure.

Neil

Duh · Guru

Thanks Neil,

I have to get my digit out sorting and packing things, trying to sqeeze what I need into an Outander isn't easy, I'll be sleeping on the ground the way I'm going (won't be any room in the back) but everything will work out ok, done similar things before with a tent...

Probably be some time next week late or being Australia Day weekend might leave it until after the Monday holiday is over....

always on the road · Veteran Member

Hi DUH.What a great setup you have there.Have a safe trip.Cheers

Boothie · Senior Member

Duh,

Not being rude, but wish I could tail end. One place I have to go. Cool running, God thats corny, but I love it!

Duh · Guru

Your turn will come Boothie, save Yeoelevens blog to your favorites, it will come in very handy when you do travel! smile

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

you have a safe trip Duh, and waiting until after the weekend is a good idea, less traffic.

Duh · Guru

Thanks Wombat, I have to miss the Aussie Day weekend too (public holiday on the Monday), just a few more things to pack and I'm off.

I was thinking about a roof pod but that will have to wait now if I get one until I return.

I have decided to go south via Brookton (great free camp in Camps 6 at Nornaning just before Cuballing next to a disused railway man made lake once used to water the steam engines). Only has a modern composting toilet, no drinking water or showers, but is a lovely spot about 2kms off the road, mostly bitumen road in except for a small section into the camp.

Rough direction and plans, going to Denmark for sister's 79th birthday, may venture down to Parry's Beach (20kms west of Denmark) for another stay, then head east along the coast via Albany on the way to Esperance visiting maybe Bremers Bay and Houptoun along the way.

Nothing set in concrete or timed, except Denmark for sisters birthday.....

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Enjoy yourself Vic - good time to be going, kids heading back to school, so tourists heading back home - more room for you!!

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

jules47 wrote:
Enjoy yourself Vic - good time to be going, kids heading back to school, so tourists heading back home - more room for you!!

and boy does he need more room. biggrin

Duh · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
jules47 wrote:
Enjoy yourself Vic - good time to be going, kids heading back to school, so tourists heading back home - more room for you!!
and boy does he need more room.

....Not as big a rear end as a Wombat has though wink biggrin

scotia59 · Senior Member

Have a great trip Vic, drive safely.

Duh · Guru

scotia59 wrote:
Have a great trip Vic, drive safely.

Thanks Jean,

Off in the morning ! biggrin