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Title: Shakedown cruise
Post by: slowtrip on July 08, 2015, 12:43:17 PM
Just finished our shakedown cruise in the new CT.  All went well.  Not even any fights during the setup and pulldown  :)

Copious notes were taken and I now have a nice list of the bits and pieces that will make it even more comfortable.

Of note, the LED lights I strung up for testing were superbright, and are all we will need.  These are the ones I used http://www.jaycar.com.au/Active-Components/Optoelectronics/LED-Modules/IP65-LED-Light-Module-String%2C-10x-3x5050-LEDs%2C-Warm-White/p/ZD0596 (http://www.jaycar.com.au/Active-Components/Optoelectronics/LED-Modules/IP65-LED-Light-Module-String%2C-10x-3x5050-LEDs%2C-Warm-White/p/ZD0596)

and so, the proof that we did it :) ...

(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p712/wetpixels1/camping/camp02_zpsmc8g1wkm.jpg)

(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p712/wetpixels1/camping/camp01_zpsyroovssh.jpg)
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: trevc on July 08, 2015, 04:13:42 PM
LOL - reminds me so much of living in our CT for 12 months - shuffling the table and chairs around the camper between breaky, lunch and tea!

Congrats on the setup she looks like a ripper. Enjoy !

Trev
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: slowtrip on July 08, 2015, 04:39:46 PM
Quote from: trevc on July 08, 2015, 04:13:42 PM
LOL - reminds me so much of living in our CT for 12 months - shuffling the table and chairs around the camper between breaky, lunch and tea!

Congrats on the setup she looks like a ripper. Enjoy !

Trev

Thanks.   We are very happy.  As you can see, we didn't use, and really don't need the annex, provided we are prepared to find the shade :)
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: MrLucyTheBoxer on July 10, 2015, 07:14:47 AM
Hi,

This is your Emu, right? Looks great!

Ben


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Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: slowtrip on July 10, 2015, 08:59:39 AM
Quote from: MrLucyTheBoxer on July 10, 2015, 07:14:47 AM
Hi,

This is your Emu, right? Looks great!

Ben


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Yep, the Emu.  Can't wait to get it out in the country and camp in it for real.
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: MrLucyTheBoxer on July 10, 2015, 12:48:53 PM
I'm very keen to hear how you go with it.


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Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: Sixpack on July 10, 2015, 10:04:26 PM
Your Emu looks great Slowtrip. You will enjoy that one mate.
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: slowtrip on July 11, 2015, 09:29:21 AM
Quote from: Sixpack on July 10, 2015, 10:04:26 PM
Your Emu looks great Slowtrip. You will enjoy that one mate.

I think we will.  One of the reasons for the quick tryout was for my wife to see if she still enjoys camping.  It's been many years.

I have to say, I think the deciding factor was the portapotti with private ensuite tent :)  That and cold wine and beer from the electric fridge.
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: Redcans on July 11, 2015, 10:10:12 AM
looks very nice mate enjoy!!
Title: Re: Shakedown cruise
Post by: Micklow on July 11, 2015, 01:13:15 PM
Looking good ! Happy trails.


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