First Service

We returned to the Rivershore Resort the night before having the first 1000kms service on the van. We were able to stay hooked up which made it easy in the morning when we drove back to Bushtracker at 7.30.

There were a couple of issues such as a water pump that runs when it shouldn't, and interference on the TV. We had managed to solve the challenging task of logging onto satellite TV at the Rivershore Resort. Our earlier problem was probably caused by trees interfering with the line of sight to the satellite. 

While we were waiting for the van to be serviced we explored a new Marketplace IGA that has a great variety of fresh foods, including an in-house butcher. We had lunch at the very popular vegan restaurant next door. We were told our van would not be ready when planned so we went for a walk in Buderim Forest Park. The waterfall was brown because of the recent floods. It is normally clear water as depicted in pictures on the internet. 

When we finally collected the van we were told about all of the equipment that was changed trying to solve our problems. Unfortunately the pump problem is still there but manageable. We returned to our site at the caravan park and had dinner at the resort restaurant.

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Safe travels!
18 April 2017 at 01:37
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