Travel to Australia, New South Wales, Eden.

Have you ever wondered what the Garden of Eden looked like? According to the sign on the holiday park we have used we are right there. As RV parks go it is excellent, both in appearance and cleanliness. We are parked under some kind of fig tree. Tried out a couple of leaves but they were the wrong colour. (and size)

We have heard of Eden for many years as a refuge for damaged yachts in the Sydney Hobart yacht race. We knew little else of this southern corner of NSW.

As we had another sunny day, getting washing and servicing done on the motorhome was first priority, followed by a visit to the whaling museum.

Some ask 'what kinds of things need servicing and doing each week?" There are many, inside and outside the vehicle. Marg has a weekly spring clean, polish etc. This care of those things we have been blessed with has subtle but important value. Late this afternoon, two ladies who travel together wanted to have a look at our M.H. Not because it was for sale, but because it is the type of vehicle they are looking for, and will be in Ballina
Tom
The false killer whale 'Sheep Dog' who rounded up the humpbacks. When he died, his skeleton was preserved.(Where ours was built) in a week or so. They asked how old our van is and how far we have travelled. Theycommented that it still looked brand new.

Other servicing is preventative maintenance. Every month I go around and tighten cupboard hinges to make sure they are firmly nipped up. It only takes 10 minutes. But if hinges are loose and shaken on our bumpy roads, its not long before the holes a flogged out and need major repair.

Tyres are an important part of good maintenance. David found that he had been running his tyres way below the correct pressure on the caravan. This may well account for some of the turning difficulty he has experienced when reversing. A friend looked at my tyres some time back (40 yrs as a truch mechanic) and he advised based on measurements lifting my pressures by an additional 5 PSI. Keeping these correct gives more stable ride, better tyre life and improved fuel efficiency.

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