First Stop 2021 - Dalby

Since our last trip in 2020 we have been modifying our Bushtracker, cleaning and loading it ready for our first trip in 2021. We left home today and are based at the Dalby Tourist Park for two nights, right next to Myall Creek. The water level is 5cm above its normal height due to recent rain.

Before we left home we had the loaded Bushtracker and Toyota professionally weighed to make sure we are compliant with our specified maximum weights. We will follow the advice given to have our Toyota suspension upgraded to increase its carrying capacity. That job will be booked so it can be done at the end of this trip.

While I was outside with John from Ezy-Weigh, Tilly and Blue watched from inside the front door. They were both so worried about being left behind! As soon as they were put in their crate at the back of the Toyota they fell asleep with Tilly using Blue for a pillow.

They are both still very well behaved and love playing with each other. Blue came back from the groomer looking like a poodle. Most of those who know him prefer the teddy bear look. This before photo was taken after an exhausting day working with Ricky and Anne Maree. He now looks like his snout has been lengthened - at least it will be easier to keep his eyes and face clean as we head further west.



During the drive here one of the Bushtracker wheels was running much hotter than the other three wheels. We had it serviced recently at the Bushtracker workshop at the Sunshine Coast so I will be talking to them tomorrow. 


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