33 and caravan
We just got back from a 630 mile shakedown trip away out west in the 33 towing the new caravan I made for it.
We travelled on back roads ,dirt roads, and muddy roads.
Got lost,had to ask a farmer who was on horseback mustering cattle for directions,
Stayed at old gold mining towns ,and had a ball.
The 33 went great towed well ,played up once in 38 deg C when the fuel line fitting at the tank cracked the solider,.easy fixed on the roadside with a rubber hose..
Never got hot even in on a long pull up the range that needed 1st gear in the last part.
The 221 engine did well
used 1 litre of engine oil.had to top the Radiator up a few times,not much about 2 litres a time.I will change the coolant as we topped it up a few times with bore water that did not smell too good.
I haven't worked out the fuel mileage yet but seemed OK.
Lots of the time we were in 1st and 2nd gear on real back roads in the dust and mud.
We had a great time ,
every time we go away in the 33 ,we say how much fun we have,
Lawrie
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