We knew that there was a possibility that we would not be traveling for a couple of weeks, so it was time to have the first shakedown trip.
It was decided to go locally for a picnic, take two dogs, Buffy and Bambi and use some of the motor homes equipment.
The trip was pleasant and gave us some indication of how touring will be - quite comfortable. Heather is the driver and she thoroughly enjoys how the Iveco Sunliner handles. The girls, Buffy and Bambi traveled if they were born to it.
We arrived and parked near the pond.
Kitchener Dam across Black Creek has created an large pond and the surrounding bush is now a recognised nature preserve for waterbirds and other wildlife.
The park has facilities such as parking, picnic tables, a BBQ, children's playground, a bushwalking trail and toilets. There are also display boards giving a history of the mine.
Sadly there also is significant damage in the nearby bushland and Werakata National Park by illegal use of trail bikes.
Now off for a walk!
A quick setup, but it did the job
There hasn't been time to procure a external BBQ, so lunch was Chicken Salad wraps and the refrigerator was utilised to keep the ingredients and drinks cool and and dishes were washed up afterwards.
We set up a small collapsible table, made up our lunch and had a great time! The refrigerator happily changed from 24VAC at home to 12VDC on the road and LPG when parked. I was able to power a 2m / 70cm transceiver from the house batteries. The water pump and sink did their job also.
Lessons learnt. We were missing scissors, the table and chairs were too small, elastic bands around cutlery and hand wipes.
Google GPS cannot correctly pronounce names of roads. "Abber Dar Ray" Road for Aberdare Road and closer to home, "Pit Knackery" Road for Pitnacree Road. 😂
First Shakedown - a Success!
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