12 March 2012 – One Nissan, two Toyotas, one kid. What can possibly go wrong ? The aim of the WE is to test out the truck in real condition… So, we left SCS workshop around 4PM and made our way to the VIC-SA border. We originally intended to go to the High Country, Read More
21 February 2012 – Glorious morning, million dollar view. The sun rises slowly on the Lost City, and the night’s mist gives an eerie look to the place. I just love it. Coffee and cereal, watching the sun rising. Doesn’t get any better than that. 9AM, time to go. I’m heading north to the, Read More
18 February 2012 – I spent a week in Sydney and, well, as much as I am very happy to have caught up with Jonathan and Maelle, I couldn’t wait to get out of town. So after five days of paperwork, forums, embassies and consulates, after I had lost the one and only set, Read More
15 February 2012 – From April to December 2011, Troopy got its back seat removed, its front seats replaced, overhead console, central console in the cabin, and in the back, a dual drawer system plus overhead storage. It also got a new suspension kit, a lift kit, a new bull-bar with a winch, a, Read More
9 February 2012 – To go through countries with your own car, you need a “Carnet de Passage en Douane” which is kinda like a passport for the car. So, first step is to get the form from the AAA (Australian Automobile Association), get a membership from the RACV (Royal Autombile Club of Victoria), Read More
5 February 2012 – Clara my dear, thank you so much for letting me use your house while you’re away. I really do hope you like the Isle of Pines and Lifou as much as I did. The lagoon is something amazing and I’m sure you’re going to have a blast on that cruise!, Read More
31 January 2012 – Well the Melbourne CS community is pretty active. After Jon and Es on the houseboat at Lake Eildon, I went for three days at Shani’s. Her family was cool enough to put up with me for another days. Pretty laid back, nice homy atmosphere. Shani and her mate are about, Read More
20 January 2012 – An hour train to Mordialloc, a nap, and there I am, entering SCS4WD’s driveway. First reaction when I saw it : F** ME ! Well, Jeff did tell me over the phone I wouldn’t recognize it. Damn straight ! Well the boys at SCS did a fantastic job !