Move out of the old car thread, I'm loving my new van.
But some prick side swiped me the other day so I've now got two scratches the full length of the driver's side. Not going to get it fixed yet because I don't want to be off the road.
Youngest daughter has organised a family holiday to Kingscliff, so loaded up today to head off tomorrow. Me and the dog in the van, Wife, Daughter 1 and boyfriend, and daughter 2 flying in Sunday.


Two SUPs on the roof, two longboards (9'4" and 9'8") inside.
I made up the longboard lengths but it's something like that.
And a fish.


Boards fit inside with the back bench seat folded down.
Got beer and food.
Taking 4 days to get there.

Night one at a very nice dog friendly motel in Wodonga.
Not going far each day so I don't over stress the dog.
Just need to find a dog friendly pub for dinner.

I also see your water cannister in the back of your van. Last Christmas, my two eldest 'kids' independently gifted me a "Beach Soul" 'beach shower' (www.beachsoul.com.au). My initial thought, in my head, was what the F am I going to do with one, let alone two. Turns out, I'm a convert. I keep one in my car and one in the camper trailer.
They claim that the unit keeps water warm/hot - I'm not convinced, but have never tested it either.

And you could probably re-purpose a Bunnings garden sprayer to do a very similar job at a fraction (?) of the price, of not worried about the black plastic and neoprene cover.

Nonetheless, great for washing feet, boards, kids, and maybe even dogs?

Just posting so AL's classic car thread isn't on the top

Al G said..

Macaha said..
Just posting so AL's classic car thread isn't on the top

Good luck to ya,it will be No1 all time thread soon

Arrived in Kingscliff yesterday afternoon.
So far so good!

Plenty of waves about Nozza, hope you're having a great time.

Greetings from Wollongong!
Crap day on the road - stationary for about an hour on the M1 between Newcastle and Sydney.
Five hour drive took six and a half, put me in to too much traffic coming through Sydney and in to Wollongong.
Howling windy shaking my lake front cabin

Wodonga for the night after a much better day on the road.
Adaptive cruise control in the van makes things really easy.
Totally shocked at the crowds in freeway service centres with MacDonlads and KFC etc..
I carry my own food and stop at non service centre rest areas if I remember to fuel up in the morning and don't have to on the way.
I think I actually hate people in groups no matter what the circumstances......

I drive to the Gong and Newcastle from Sydney southern end but don't go north often enough to get used to that freeway. It is a survival game. If you do the speed limit you are an obstacle. I can imagine anxiety levels rising in that traffic. I also drive to Geelong a couple of times a year and seem to hit Melbourne at peak hour in the afternoon. That is just as crazy. Everybody in a rush to get home. I thought drivers were more cautious down there because of unmarked cameras etc but there are quite a few crazies there as well. At least you are home safe and relaxed. Maybe time to fix that 11ft Munoz.

For the sake of posting something I resumed my Covid activity of waterblasting the pavers yesterday.
Did out the back - very satisfying.
Photos to follow.........