Hi All, Just back from 2 weeks away mostly free camping, firstly on the Murray River at Yarrawonga then an overnight at Daylesford Caravan park then 5 nights at Mount Franklin.
We've only had the van (a 2008 Bunk version) since mid-November so mods have been very few. Our last van was a 1987 Swan Camper, so we are feeling the luxury! I tow it with my 2006 V6 Discovery Petrol
which is also pretty standard as it has 180k's and I'm looking to get into a diesel later this year.
We arrived at Yarrawonga on Sat 22nd December hoping to bet the crowds and did so. Got a great spot within 50 metres on the river in the shade. On previous trips there didn't have a toilet or shower (now have them in a tent outside) and make the stay mush more enjoyable.
Here's a couple of Pics:
![IMG_3041.JPG IMG_3041.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5940-cd4a34f01ef9f4e4b881edf7f170efd6.jpg)
![IMG_3037.JPG IMG_3037.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5941-d02755542abbfe8a02416af8ca4c9a29.jpg)
![IMG_3030.JPG IMG_3030.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5942-b1f080c05a3de0d6fe4d6bdba2e51c7d.jpg)
We then headed down to Daylesford for a real shower, charge the batteries, fill the tanks etc. at the Daylesford Caravan Park. After one night headed out to Mount Franklin camp ground which was a delight. lots of room, drop toilets but no water.
Here's a couple of Pics:
![IMG_3085.JPG IMG_3085.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5943-9e69d09a293da1d8e6bd5e73cd60452d.jpg)
![IMG_3084.JPG IMG_3084.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5944-cb5c793c996bc09435ca1d42a1669c11.jpg)
![IMG_3081.JPG IMG_3081.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5945-4138eb2aee43337cea653633b3003f30.jpg)
Learnings from our first extended? trip away:
1. Should have got an Outback
2. Would like more water storage
3. Need to fit water pump
4. Need portable Solar panels
5. Need an Engel
Otherwise a great trip was had by all and cant wait for our next trip.
Cheer
Jon
We've only had the van (a 2008 Bunk version) since mid-November so mods have been very few. Our last van was a 1987 Swan Camper, so we are feeling the luxury! I tow it with my 2006 V6 Discovery Petrol
We arrived at Yarrawonga on Sat 22nd December hoping to bet the crowds and did so. Got a great spot within 50 metres on the river in the shade. On previous trips there didn't have a toilet or shower (now have them in a tent outside) and make the stay mush more enjoyable.
Here's a couple of Pics:
![IMG_3041.JPG IMG_3041.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5940-cd4a34f01ef9f4e4b881edf7f170efd6.jpg)
![IMG_3037.JPG IMG_3037.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5941-d02755542abbfe8a02416af8ca4c9a29.jpg)
![IMG_3030.JPG IMG_3030.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5942-b1f080c05a3de0d6fe4d6bdba2e51c7d.jpg)
We then headed down to Daylesford for a real shower, charge the batteries, fill the tanks etc. at the Daylesford Caravan Park. After one night headed out to Mount Franklin camp ground which was a delight. lots of room, drop toilets but no water.
Here's a couple of Pics:
![IMG_3085.JPG IMG_3085.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5943-9e69d09a293da1d8e6bd5e73cd60452d.jpg)
![IMG_3084.JPG IMG_3084.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5944-cb5c793c996bc09435ca1d42a1669c11.jpg)
![IMG_3081.JPG IMG_3081.JPG](https://expandasdownunder.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/5/5945-4138eb2aee43337cea653633b3003f30.jpg)
Learnings from our first extended? trip away:
1. Should have got an Outback
2. Would like more water storage
3. Need to fit water pump
4. Need portable Solar panels
5. Need an Engel
Otherwise a great trip was had by all and cant wait for our next trip.
Cheer
Jon