GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #14 | Page 26

RV FEATURE arrive”, “the pump’s broken” – we’ve heard it all before! So we do need to be occasionally flexible with our ‘half-full rule’. And as a general rule in remote areas, we aim to keep our main fuel tank no lower than between the quarter and half-full marks. QUICK STOPS We usually leave the caravan hitched for overnight stops and close the valve on our grey water tank to save time uncoiling and rewinding a dirty waste hose. We then find a suitable place, often at our lunch stop, to drain it later. When stopping for a period of time in hot weather, it pays to check the direction of the wind and sun. A gusty breeze on your entry door will ruin outdoor cooking and flap your awning canvas at night. We also try to avoid facing the hot setting sun while keeping the heat off the side of the van where the fridge is located. Michael has been touring Australia for years with his Disco 3 and Trak- master Pilbara Extreme. 26 gorv.com.au