Life is about to become a little logistically hectic for the Marshies. I therefore thought a quick, real time update would be a good idea.
We are still in Busselton, and shall be staying here for another two weeks. There is much remaining to be seen and done in this area.
But, as happens, a technical problem of some significance has disrupted our serene existence. Our hot water service has developed a major leak of unknown origins. On the basis of the water spread on the floor and rust marks on the towels we have been using to stop the spread, I strongly suspect a corroded main tank. As I am sure you will understand, Not Happy Jan! The unit is only two years old and we have been anal about replacing the anode regularly.
Complete removal and inspection is the only way in which the cause and rectification of this problem can be managed. We have arranged for a local caravan repairer to see to this tomorrow, but that means having to take the van to his workshop. Why they cannot do this on site is beyond me, but they were adamant that we would have to come to them.
To that end I shall be spending today pulling down and packing the annex and stowing all our gear, which is currently spread far and wide, in readiness to hitch up first thing tomorrow morning. And then, of course, once the heater has been removed, I have to bring the van back and re-site it for our remaining two nights here at the Kookaburra Park.
On Sunday 1 December we then move again, this time to the Sandy Bay Caravan Park some 4 kms west along the bay. At this stage, the heater manufacturer has come to the party in that they have agreed to replace the entire unit if the tank is faulty, despite the fact that it is 12 months out of warranty. Hopefully we'll only be responsible for the installation costs. In any event, another return trip to the caravan workshop will be necessary at some stage whilst we are at Sandy Bay to have the replacement unit fitted.
The upshot of this is that your fearless foreign correspondent will be fully occupied with matters other than tales of our adventures for the next few days. We still have more to explore in the Margaret River coastal area south of Yallingup, and a trip to Bunbury, whilst we are so close, is also on the agenda.
I would hope to resume our travel yarns sometime early next week. Stay tuned!
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