Forgot to mention a couple of other jobs I have done in preparation for this trip.
I arranged for an increase in the payload I can carry in the caravan. I did some research about what was required. To cut a long story short I went to an engineer at South Windsor and he approved an upgrade in my Aggregate Trailer Mass.
I'll just pause for a sec to let you know this will probably be my most boring post. No photos to show on this one. Just some technical stuff that a lot of people won't be interested in but are, in fact, pretty important.
Caravan manufacturers allow about 400kg payload above the tare weight of the vans they build. Mine was only about 360kg. It is barely enough for anyone. The fact is that most vans are capable of having a greater payload but you need to go straight back to the manufacturer when you buy it or go to an engineer if it is after that to have a change made to your compliance plate and rego certificate. So I achieved a 180kg upgrade on my payload. Happy days!
Another thing I had done was have a 'Water Watch' fuel filter with in the cabin alarm installed to protect my engine from water contamination in the fuel.
Less than two weeks before we go now and we are on top of the jobs we need to do before going. Less pressure and that relates to more excitement. Yep getting excited now.
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