Day 11 Today is day 11 and we are still in Armidale. The problems with the diesel heater have finally been rectified. I called the company who supplied and installed the diesel heater and they put me in contact with the manufacturer in Sydney. The contact there suggested the problem was most likely either a blockage in the air intake or in the exhaust that was resulting in the diesel not combusting. Several hours and with me looking as dirty as a seasoned di...

Day 4. Today is day 4 of the big trip and it hasn't been totally smooth so far. We currently have a problem with the diesel heater which being the middle of October you wouldn't think would be needed. Think again! Last night was 0 degrees and yesterday morning was snowing in the surrounding districts. There have also been winds gusting to 100km/h with very heavy rain. On the way down from Brisbane we had a problem with the UHF which has since been resolved b...