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Which Roads in Queensland ?
« on: June 23, 2019, 09:08:11 PM »
So I managed to avoid the border guards and I'm in Qld now with my wobbly box and I need some help.Now I've heard the banana benders like to have a bit of a winge about us mexicans and our wobbly boxes so I want to make the most of my time here and cause as much bloody disruption as I can for the locals.

So which roads should I drive on to upset them the most ?
I've got the how sorted out, 80/85 kph with the drivers side wheels right on the white centre line, grip of steel on the wheel and stare straight ahead, and if I find an overtaking lane I can speed up.

I think that about covers it, but any nice suggestions welcome   :cheers:
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2019, 09:20:14 PM »
Don't forget to stop on corners to take photos with half the rig on the road  and park up for the night in truck only rest stops.  ;D
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2019, 09:26:19 PM »
You will find that all the roads East of any Esplanade in Qld are tailor made for tourists.
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Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2019, 09:43:32 PM »
Seeing as you’ve brought your Melbourne temperatures with you, I recon this is the perfect route for you to follow.... ;)

http://www.expressway.online/gallery/roads/qld/numbered/nationalroutes/nr83/index.html


We don’t need your single digit temps anywhere near our beautiful coastline. :P
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2019, 09:57:53 PM »
You don't need to worry about the M1 anywhere between Tweed River and Nambour as the locals are more than capable to choke up that road.

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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2019, 05:53:50 AM »
Just having you up there Keith, should be enough  >:D ;D
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2019, 06:02:36 AM »
Make sure you have your name and call channel on the rear of the wobbly box.....and naturally the radio wont be turned on!
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2019, 06:11:48 AM »
So I managed to avoid the border guards and I'm in Qld now with my wobbly box and I need some help.Now I've heard the banana benders like to have a bit of a winge about us mexicans and our wobbly boxes so I want to make the most of my time here and cause as much bloody disruption as I can for the locals.

So which roads should I drive on to upset them the most ?
I've got the how sorted out, 80/85 kph with the drivers side wheels right on the white centre line, grip of steel on the wheel and stare straight ahead, and if I find an overtaking lane I can speed up.

I think that about covers it, but any nice suggestions welcome   :cheers:

I got a couple of great suggestions.... but we'll just run with..... Do u turn and bugger off south.
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2019, 09:09:11 AM »
The biggest thing Keefy, You havent told us where abouts you crossed the wire through No mans land and into the land of Queens ..
You could take the Goat track that runs NW / SSE and turns into gravel a few K's past the Black stump  or theres the  turn onto the main arterial central black top  when you get to the four strand wire fence post with a lean to the left, just up the road from Billies shed . but that depends if your out that way  ;D ;D
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2019, 09:45:20 AM »
Just keep driving north @ 80, windows down, C & W on loud and drink stubbies of xxxx on the way.
When they are empty see if you can hit a few road signs [can cross to the other side for this ]
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2019, 10:31:06 AM »
More good advice.
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2019, 10:37:33 AM »
Also, don't forget to replenish your consumables at a Coles or Woolies in a large city so that you don't have to spend money at those expensive, family owned shops in the small towns, where you'll find your free camping areas.
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2019, 10:52:19 AM »
You're not travelling in close convoy yet? The anti-social type eh?
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2019, 10:55:49 AM »
Some sort of floppy hat and wide arm sunnies to prevent any sort of eye contact as seething drivers finally get past. Never ever use the opportunity to pull over and let the traffic snake you grew get past. Park across the entry to the free camps so no other bastard can get to them. Whinge about most things and tell us how much better it is down south. That is a few items I have learned from various southern counterparts over the years. Have a great trip. We are invading southern NSW while you are in my home area.  Whinging all the way of course ;)

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« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2019, 12:06:51 PM »
You're not travelling in close convoy yet? The anti-social type eh?
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #16 on: June 24, 2019, 05:59:55 PM »
Don't forget when stopped and talking to strangers you must advise them on how you get the ultimate fuel economy and their 12volt system is Shit but you can tell them how they should rewire it.

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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #17 on: June 24, 2019, 07:48:39 PM »
Make sure you have your name and call channel on the rear of the wobbly box.....and naturally the radio wont be turned on!
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« Reply #18 on: June 24, 2019, 07:52:57 PM »
Seeing as you’ve brought your Melbourne temperatures with you, I recon this is the perfect route for you to follow.... ;)

http://www.expressway.online/gallery/roads/qld/numbered/nationalroutes/nr83/index.html


We don’t need your single digit temps anywhere near our beautiful coastline. :P

Nah, been there, done that. I'll just give you the same as your wife, cold shoulder
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2019, 09:24:14 AM »
Also, don't forget to replenish your consumables at a Coles or Woolies in a large city so that you don't have to spend money at those expensive, family owned shops in the small towns, where you'll find your free camping areas.

And if you do the above dont be so stupid as to just take your tug. Make sure you do it on the day you are moving on, take the van with you as well and then park across about 10 spots so you have enough room to get out
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« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2019, 09:37:57 AM »
This is so much funnier than the caravaners forum, this could start WW3 over there, especially the 12v systems re wire.
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« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2019, 10:20:28 AM »
Nah, been there, done that. I'll just give you the same as your wife, cold shoulder
Well in that case.
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Re: Which Roads in Queensland ?
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2019, 02:57:41 PM »
Keith, i realise, at 75 KPH flat out, you're not very far into Qld. yet, but, try Chinchilla and Cherburg areas for free camping.

Nice spots, lots of friendly's too.  :cup:
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« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2019, 03:25:41 PM »
And if you do the above dont be so stupid as to just take your tug. Make sure you do it on the day you are moving on, take the van with you as well and then park across about 10 spots so you have enough room to get out
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Keith, i realise, at 75 KPH flat out, you're not very far into Qld. yet, but, try Chinchilla and Cherburg areas for free camping.

Nice spots, lots of friendly's too.  :cup:
Charleville atm, getting closer   >:D

The biggest thing Keefy, You havent told us where abouts you crossed the wire through No mans land and into the land of Queens ..
You could take the Goat track that runs NW / SSE and turns into gravel a few K's past the Black stump  or theres the  turn onto the main arterial central black top  when you get to the four strand wire fence post with a lean to the left, just up the road from Billies shed . but that depends if your out that way  ;D ;D
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« Reply #24 on: June 25, 2019, 03:46:06 PM »
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This is so much funnier than the caravaners forum, this could start WW3 over there, especially the 12v systems re wire.
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