Category Archives: the truck

2018 Trip – final preparations

Posted on April 17, 2018 by mjsjbaltais

2 Month trip in final planning: SEQ QLD, to Western NSW, Paroo River, Lake Mungo, SA – Gluepot, Murray River, Fleurieu Peninsula, Oodnadatta Track, Flinders Ranges, NT – Tanami Desert, WA – Kimberley, NT, QLD gulf country to Mt Isa, … Continue reading →

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Quilpie to Bedourie – day 2

Posted on May 18, 2015 by mjsjbaltais

Despite the chorus of galahs, corellas and noisy all sorts we didn’t get away until 8:45am. We try out Marg’s potable water system. We have three 20litre fresh water jerries in series with a submersible pump in the middle one. … Continue reading →

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lots of lights

Posted on May 15, 2015 by mjsjbaltais

Online map, HF/UHF radios and sensors all working, makes for a bit of a light show.

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Road trip fuel and expenses App.

Posted on May 8, 2015 by mjsjbaltais

Road Trip HD has proven to us to be a useful and easy app for tracking our truck’s fuel economy and expenses. The App produces a number of useful reports and reveals your fuel stops on a map. You can … Continue reading →

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Mitsubishi Challenger PB recovery points

Posted on May 7, 2015 by mjsjbaltais

The Offroad Aussie blog site provided some useful information about recovery points for the Mitsubishi Challenger PB. We too were not comfortable with the factory supplied recovery points for the Mitsubishi PB Challenger.  They may be ok but they certainly … Continue reading →

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9 weeks and counting

Posted on March 8, 2015 by mjsjbaltais

Rear locker checked, gear box checked. Roof console and HF radio installed. Department of Interior supplied the console, HF-Radio.com.au supplied the HF radio and Global Fleet Services did the installation.  Marg designed and fitted out further shelving to complete our … Continue reading →

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Kimberley trip MK2. T – 34 days

Posted on May 19, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Major preparations for next trip to Kimberley completed. Only a final vehicle service and tweaking to do. 34 days to go.

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Kitchen in the truck

Posted on May 29, 2012 by mjsjbaltais
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