Thread: GCLRO Fraser Trip - Logistics

Originally posted by bolts
Hey Outlaw

Went to the post site for more info on Frazer but link not showing in info. Have to agree with you on topic of coversation being s###. on trip to frazer my concerns are more about what time on Friday do we meet? and where? are we travelling in convoy from the coast? or are we just going to meet at the rangers station in Rainbow beach and if so what time? With a group booking what are the ferry fees ($90.00 return per vehicle) park access ($25.00 for 48hrs) camping fees is there any discount with 15 vehicles and unknown people.Also when camping on the beach water is a concern too as there are no taps to turn on 8O I found 20 lts is not enough for 2 people for 2 days, just a thought :!:

Cheers
Bolts

Hmmm... Water...you must be bathing in the stuff We got by for 10 days on 60 litres in the Simpson... we very sparing

As to the toilet issue... I am approaching that very carefully with my 6 month pregnant wife who may want us to stay in a campground If it was just me I wouldn't care at all.. but we have to look after our partners

I am brining my model aeroplane BTW is anyone else has one and wants some combat

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Also for those who don't know how to be self-sufficient to ask questions [/b][/quote]

Ok folks, here is my shopping list ( in bold) / what I have ( italics) to be self sufficient, please let me know if I have missed anything. Also with the fridge/freezers, do you normally have that in the car during the day whilst plugged in then overnight still plugged in? And if so is that likely to drain the battery. I have seen the Waeco's with a charger/battery setup- is it worthwhile getting one of those? I know Drivesafe has mentioned that with the D3 it can have a dual battery set up ( correct me if I am wrong mate) but that will be a while off yet. Thanks,

Camping Trip Requirements

· Tent
· Sleeping Bag
· Mattress- blow up
· Porta Loo
· Ensuite
· Shower
· Cooker/ gas/fuel
· Fridge/freezer
· Lantern·
Eating Utensils
· Cooking Utensils
· Clothes
· Fishing Rods and tackle box
· Water
· Beer ·

Waterproof lighters/ matches
· First Aid kit
· Mozzie/insect repellant
· Porta Table
· Chairs·
Toilet Paper
· Toiletries
· Food- basic essentials

[4WD Equipment
· Recovery equipment- Snatch Rope, D shackles], shovelgloves, deflators, air compressor
· Maps of the island, permits
· Jerry can of Petrol- will fill up to brim before heading over + a 20 litre
· Tie downs for inside the car

ill **** in the bushes... or even better "AQUA TURD"

Stevo, if you have all that you will be better prepared than most I would think.

As for the fridge, you would find that say a Waeco cf50 would run your battery flat fairly quickly ( and they have the smaller bd35 motor ).

So I would think another form of power would be a good idea, one of those Waeco power packs would be great , you can run the fridge through the power pack and while you are driving it is plugged into your car.

When you turn your car off the frige then only takes power from the power pack.

Then you have the freedom of taking the fridge anyware yuo can take the power pack.

Also Stevo, just a thought only 2 of the Waeco's can be fridge and freezer at the same time (cf80 & cf110) all the others can only be all fridge or all freezer

The cf80 & cf110 have 3 compartments but they are a fair bit bigger in size and have the bd55 motor with is fairly heavy on power.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Stevo, if you have all that you will be better prepared than most I would think.
[/b][/quote] I only have what is in italics, the items bolded is what is on my shopping list to buy. Just wanted to know if there was anything I may need/ havent thought of. Thanks for the info on the fridges etc, was not sure how that all worked. I have plug in points in the boot for fridges/ appliances etc, sounds like a powerpack with fridge/freezer is the go,

Regards

Stevo

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>just a thought only 2 of the Waeco's can be fridge and freezer at the same time [/b][/quote] thanks mark, didnt know that, obviously for a short stay like Fraser, the fridge component should suffice ( Im assuming), and I was looking at I think its the 40 ltr as I think it is a while off before I am trekking off into the great unknown for weeks on end at this stage. If I were Id be more likely to buy a camper trailer so my partner would be enticed to come along. However in that size are there other brands that can be fridge/freezer at same time?? Thanks again,

Regards

Stevo

P.S thanks for the visuals Grimace 8O < I ll be sure to be upstream from you :wink:

they're going to love you at the show Stevo should war a big badge "I'm here to buy a complete camping set-up... who's going to give me the best price?"