Thread: cewilson's trak shak

Well it has been a while since I updated this thread


Work has left me pretty busy so our trips have only been more of the day variety


However I did manage to order in four led strip lights tonight, which I'll fit in when they arrive. I'm thinking of running a small fuse box next to the current master switch but I'll cross that bridge shortly


Anyway the lights I got are: Twin Duo 50 Yellow or White 12V LED Strip Light - Camping Accessories - Lighting - 4wd Recovery Gear | 4wd Accessories | 4wd Equipment and Camping Gear Australia | Axe and Shovel Holder | Combo Shovel | Synthetic Winch Rope | Camping Lights| Autofrid



Cheers
Chris




P.S - I haven't had a chance to get to Sydney Peter. If worst comes to worse - I am posted up there Sep next year

Hi Chris,
I am thinking of travelling to Melbourne in mid-November. If you are still interested in the RR wheels, I could drop them off in Albury on the way.

Best Wishes,
Peter

I certainly won't say no mate - thankyou!

Hi Chris,
No worries.

Do you live in Albury, or outside it?

Best Wishes,
Peter

Albury - a stones throw (literally) from the airport.

Hi Chris,
Sounds good. Now if I can only remember to bring the stones.

Best Wishes,
Peter
PS: I'll be in touch closer to the time in order to firm up details.

Well the latest modifications have been done and it's ready for Tassie and the VIC High Country now - it's already packed


Please take a look at: Update 3 – Nov 2010 | 4WD'ing – The family way for the full update.


Cheers
Chris




P.S - it's a new website that I'm currently working on. I hope to have it finished soon, but there's so many trip reports to work through that I am struggling.

29 Nov 2010 was my last post


So since then the trailer has been worth it's weight in gold. It is amazing that we spent so many years with the Defender pack up fully with tent and everything else we used to carry.

Looking back it's hard to fathom how we did it! So in short I suppose you could say that I still love the Trak Shak and probably more now than when we first got it.

The trip to Tassie in Dec 10 was absolutely fantastic.





The VIC High Country was stunning in Jan 11.









SE NSW and the Victorian eastern coastline in Jan 11.







Blowering Dam in Jan 11 was a great weekender.



Mitta Mitta area for Easter 11.









Cabramurra in June 11.







Abercrombie - June 11





Stockton Beach - July 11





Lake Lyell - July 11





The big move to Townsville followed:

Cooloola





Byfield







Cape Palmerston








We put the old tyres from the Defender onto the trailer - I always swap them that way so I'm only buying 6 instead of 9 at a time.



We also rigged up a quick stone protector as the old one died of old age.





It's funny how things work out. I look at the photos of the Defender and I can see the three eldest growing up throughout them all. I look at the photos of the Trak Shak and I can see our youngest growing up.

It's all happening too quick I reckon!!!


Anyway, apologies about the quantity of photos however if you want more information on the trips etc, please visit www.cewilson.offroader.com.au

Cheers
Chris