{"id":396,"date":"2017-07-13T22:12:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T12:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cuppa500.com\/Blog\/?p=396"},"modified":"2019-04-02T23:47:07","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T12:47:07","slug":"packing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cuppa500.com\/Blog\/packing\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Limited space, weight restrictions, climatic conditions ranging from freezing to mid summer temperatures, a desire to restock as infrequently as possible (to get a better idea of what we can manage next year in the Western deserts), & the first time we have packed the Tvan & Patrol for longer than a week away have all added up to a packing task which has been huge ………….<\/em> & in which a great deal of cooperation & compromise between us has been needed.<\/p>\n

That we have completed this task without a single cross word to each other is testament to the shared dream we each want the other to experience.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all packed now bar the last minute items like fresh fruit & vegies & computer. Although we have had the Tvan for 2 or 3 years now, & the Patrol for longer, this is the first time we have fully utilised the storage space in the Tvan & packed for longer than a week away.
\nWith everything laid out on the shed floor it looked like total chaos & we feared we would never fit it all in & fully expected we would have discard quite a lot. I guess the fact that this did not transpire reflects our past experience & the camping list book maintained by MrsTea.<\/p>\n

We also wanted , as much as possible to ensure the easiest access possible to everything, nothing worse than always having to move ‘stuff’ to get to other ‘stuff’<\/p>\n

The result of our several days effort proved rather better than expected, with most things easily accessible AND with quite a lot of unused space \u2018left over\u2019 in the Patrol. We found it hard to believe & kept wondering what we could have forgotten! Being able to redistribute the gear which we usually squeeze into the Patrol between the Patrol & Tvan has made a big difference. Buying 3 extra plastic boxes to go under the Tvan bed made the biggest difference.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the list of what we packed, together with 270 litres of water distributed between car & van – (we left the Patrol\u2019s 30 litre under tray tank empty & also decided not to carry the Oztent, or the Tvan\u2019s main awning & ensuite shower tent on this forthcoming Queensland jaunt.<\/p>\n

The structure of the list, made as we packed, reflects the process we followed. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

TVAN SPARES LIST<\/strong>
\nTwo sets bearings with seals & grease & split pin + drift
\ntwo dust caps & small tube silicon – better seal & holds them on better
\nTwo shocks
\nShock rubbers
\nMain fuse – 30 amp Maxi fuse x3<\/p>\n

Patrol Spares & tools list. <\/strong>(All in under tray compartment unless noted otherwise)<\/p>\n

Spanner & socket set
\nRatchet spanners
\nShifters – small medium & large
\nC spanner for DO35 hitch
\nClamp meter
\n2 x files (1 round, 1 half round)
\nOil filter wrench
\nFilter strap for fuel filter
\nSpare keys
\nBelt tensioner \u2026\u2026. don\u2019t have
\nGround pepper\u00a0 – for coolant leaks
\nSocket sets 1\/4 & 1\/2 inch
\nhammers (Nylon faced + geologists)
\nsmall cold chisel
\ncentre punch
\nScrew drivers
\nAllen Keys
\nHack saw + 2 blades
\nMulti Meter
\nWD40
\ncable ties
\nknife & spare blades
\nset of step drills – in blue box 2
\nset of small drill bits – in blue box 2
\nFuses
\nFuse ammeter (battery in blue box 2)
\nSpare fan belts – in Gas cabinet
\nSpare Radiator hoses – on top of batteries in canopy
\nSpare fuel hose
\nSpare heater hose
\nhose clamps
\nElectrical cable & connectors
\nElectrical tape
\nTest lead
\nLeak tape
\nHose repair tape
\nDuct tape
\nFencing wire
\nwire brush
\nTyre plug kit
\nsteel putty
\nEngine oil + 2 filters
\nFuel filter – 1 x main
\nFuel filter – 2 x CAV
\nSpare fuel filter glass bowl
\nBrake fluid – in Blue Box 2
\nBrake bleeder
\nSmall Tarp – in gas cabinet
\nMesh radiator screen suitable for spinifex \u2026. don\u2019t have
\nFront hub adjustment tool.
\nPliers – needle nose, conventional, pipe wrench
\nVice grips – large & medium
\nGrease
\nSmall grease gun
\nHand cleaner
\nRubber gloves
\nset of wheel nuts
\nset of wheel studs – don\u2019t have.
\nWheel brace – under small fridge
\nSpare shocks ? Not this trip
\nBlue thread lock.
\nArtery forceps.
\ncirclip pliers
\nSpare tyre valves
\nBlow gun – under compressor tank
\nFunnel – on top of compressor.
\nAssorted glues & goos.
\ncordless drill driver & bits – in blue box 2
\nVehicle workshop manual on iPad<\/p>\n

Recovery Gear<\/strong>
\n3 x bow shackles – in under tray gas cabinet
\n1 x Soft Shackle – gas cabinet
\n1 x bow shackle hitch receiver – gas cabinet
\n2 x snatch blocks – gas cabinet
\n1 x 30m Dyneema rope extension -next to compressor in canopy
\n1 x 8000kg snatch strap – next to compressor
\n1 x 12000kg snatch strap – next to compressor
\n1 x tree protector strap – next to compressor
\n1 x equaliser strap – next to compressor
\nLeather gloves – cab door pocket(both sides)
\nWinch rope blanket – behind seats
\nTyre Deflator – behind seats
\nTyre Inflator – next to compressor
\nAir Hose – next to compressor
\n1 x pair Max trax – top shelf inside canopy
\nExhaust Jack – at front of canopy, on top of battery compartment
\nVehicle Jack – in cab
\nhydraulic Jack – in Tvan side
\nTimber jack plate – underneath driver seat
\nShovel – rear of canopy (extension handle in under tray compartment).
\nwinch controller – in cab
\nChain saw – next to compressor<\/p>\n

Cab<\/strong>
\nWaterproofs – in passenger seat rear pocket
\nwinch tube handle – in door
\nTyre repair kit – under drivers seat
\nRopes x 1 – behind small fridge
\nTow Hitch lock – in pocket back of passenger seat
\n2 stroke oil & measuring bottle – behind drivers seat
\nMap book in pocket behind drivers seat
\nHema gps navigator + iPad with Hema 4wd maps & wikicamps app + phone with Topo maps & Wikicamps app.
\n2 x hand held UHF radios –
\nSatphone
\nEpirb
\n2 x pairs sunnies
\n2 x Camelback hydration packs + emergency grab bag<\/p>\n

Fishing gear <\/strong>
\n3 rods\/reels (surf reel behind small fridge & 3 piece rod in storage tube. Medium & light rods carried ready to use on canopy top shelf.
\nTackle box
\nBait box
\nFilleting knife
\n1 x rod holder
\nI x bait net
\n1 x keep net<\/p>\n

Water <\/strong>
\nWooden \u2018spanner\u2019 – blue box 1
\nSingle filter for filling tank – blue box 1
\nChlorine – blue box 1
\nMicropur powder – blue box 1
\n2 x spare sediment filters – – blue box 1
\n1 x spare carbon silver filter for Patrol – blue box 1
\n1x spare carbon silver filter for Tvan – blue box 1
\n3 x hoses – on Tvan drawbar
\nAssorted hose fittings – blue box 1
\nAssorted water pipe fittings – next to pump
\nSpare pump (can also be used for filling) – alongside water tank
\nShort hot water hose – rear of canopy<\/p>\n

Blue Box 2<\/strong>
\nAAA batteries
\nAA batteries
\nButton batteries for Tyre Pressure sensors
\n4 x 18v lithium batteries ,charger & impact drill driver
\n3 x spare chainsaw chains
\nChain & bar oil – 1 litre
\nBrake fluid
\n——–<\/p>\n

aluminium stool – rear of canopy
\nBlack step stool – rear of canopy
\n2 x poles for Patrol awning
\nAwning – top shelf in canopy
\nFoam ground mat squares – top shelf in canopy
\n2 x chairs – top shelf in canopy<\/p>\n

Clothing<\/strong>
\nAll in Tvan in 2 x \u2018netting tubes\u2019 along side of bed (can be hung vertically in tent) except for 2 outdoor coats.
\nWalking boots x 2 – in yellow box under bed
\nSandals x 2 – under passenger seat
\nCrocs x 1 – in Tvan
\nThongs x 1 in Tvan<\/p>\n

Tvan drawbar<\/strong>
\n\u2018Telecom\u2019 cord – on top of spare Tvan wheel
\n3 x diesel jerries
\nTimber blocks
\n2 x gas bottles
\n2 x levelling ramps
\n1 x choofer
\nSpare wheel<\/p>\n

Portapotti toilet – in Tvan + Napisan & toilet roll<\/p>\n

Tvan Side storage <\/strong>
\nRear right:
\n1 x 20 l water jerry
\n1 x Hydraulic jack
\n6 x deck legs
\n6 x plywood pieces (for under deck legs on soft ground)
\nLegs etc for choofer<\/p>\n

Rear Left:
\n1 x 20l water jerry<\/p>\n

Front right cabinet:
\n5 awning poles
\n1 x Sail awning
\n1 x rear fly mesh for Tvan
\n1 x large Wok
\nBox containing assorted Tvan spares & the useful bits &
\npieces
\n1 x hydraulic jack handle2 x pool noodles
\n10 x tent pegs
\n10 x guy ropes
\n1 xHammer (geologist\u2019s pick)
\n1 x folding table
\n1 x longer radio antenna<\/p>\n

Front Left:
\nSlide out kitchen
\nUtensils & assorted knives & cutlery
\nTea towels
\n——–<\/p>\n

2 spare shock absorbers – one either side of bed<\/p>\n

\u2018Lunchbox\u2019<\/strong> – in canopy kitchen
\n2 x plates
\n2 x cups
\n2 x glasses
\nThermos flask
\n1 x lighter
\n1 x billy
\nSandwich box
\nsharp knife, teaspoon.<\/p>\n

2 fridge\/freezers
\n2 boxes under Tvan bed for non perishables
\n1 box under Tvan bed for fresh fruit, veggies & eggs.
\nRegular use items on kitchen shelves in canopy.<\/p>\n

1 x Cpap machine in Tvan<\/p>\n

Gas cooking & kitchen equipment – in box in canopy
\nCamp fire cooking gear ( frypan, camp oven & baking trays, ) fly spray and clothes washing liquid – in box under Tvan bed. Will also hold some fresh veggies & fruit<\/p>\n

Wash bags\/personal hygiene x 2 – at side of bed in Tvan
\nTowels – 2 x small hand towels
\n– 2 x large microfibre towels<\/p>\n

1 set spare sheets & pillowcases – with clothing in Tvan<\/p>\n

2 x fire extinguishers – 1 in Tvan, 1 in Patrol
\n1 x fire blanket in Tvan kitchen<\/p>\n

Black Box (Patrol) No.1<\/strong>
\nMedications & lotions etc
\nFirst Aid Kit.
\nSewing kit
\nHair dye.
\nMozzie spray
\nCpap spares<\/p>\n

Black Box (Patrol) No.2<\/strong>
\nKitchen equipment & coffee making apparatus.<\/p>\n

Black Box (Patrol) No. 3<\/strong>
\nSome fishing gear – half empty<\/p>\n

Black Box (Patrol) No.4<\/strong>
\n2 warm coats – half empty<\/p>\n

Black Box(Patrol) No.5<\/strong>
\nEmpty<\/p>\n

Black Box (Patrol) No.6<\/strong>
\nEmpty<\/p>\n

240v 15amp extension cable with Amp-Fibian for 10amp supplies – yellow box under Tvan bed<\/p>\n

Computers<\/strong>
\n1 x laptop + charger – carry under doona on bed
\n1 x iPad & charger in second glovebox
\n1 x HDD – Backup for laptop – in box under tvan bed
\n1 x HDD – movies – in box under tvan bed
\n1 x iPod + charger cable – in second glovebox
\n2 x iPod shuffles with earphones & charger cable
\n1 x cable to connect iPod to Radio (car & Tvan). Next to radio in Tvan<\/p>\n

Cameras<\/strong>
\n1 x Canon camera + accessories in bag – behind drivers seat
\n1 x Sony camera – in second glove box
\nSony battery charger & cables – in box under Tvan bed<\/p>\n

Spare toilet rolls -in bag on top of compressor<\/p>\n

Booklets\/instructions\/manuals – in small fridge side pocket.<\/p>\n

Phew! <\/strong>5 days to go<\/p>\n

Ps. feel free to let us know if you think we’ve forgotten anything! ha ha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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