http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog Flinders Ranges B&B Accommodation, SA Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:14:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/07/31/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-10/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/07/31/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-10/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:32:09 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=783 WHAT IS THE BEST 4WD? OR OLD VERSUS NEW I wish I had a dollar for each time a client has asked this question and my reply is always that it all depends on your needs and your budget. It all started with those vehicles that helped open up Australia. Be it the first Landrovers in the [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/07/31/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-10/feed/ 1 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/05/05/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-9/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/05/05/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-9/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 01:40:08 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=734 THAT BLOKE ‘MURPHY’! In our December blog I mentioned we were heading to the Eyre Peninsula to plan a new trip. We were going well prepared as there was some quite remote travel and we were on our own. Well, I probably should not have mentioned that because our irregular traveling companion, one Mr Murphy, decided [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/05/05/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-9/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/02/16/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-8/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/02/16/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-8/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:00:40 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=667 Driving defensively on dirt roads We spent two weeks over Christmas on the Eyre Peninsula planning a new tour for 2009. We traveled over 4500 km, around 2500 off the bitumen. One thing that became increasingly worrying and frustrating was the lack of courtesy shown by other travelers. Slowing down and moving off the crown of a [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2009/02/16/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-8/feed/ 1 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/12/16/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-7/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/12/16/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-7/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:00:55 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=591 CHRISTMAS TRAVEL Well it’s that time of year again. I mean when we don’t plan the trip away terribly well due to all the other distractions like the cards are going out late, again. The trailer has been sitting in the yard all year and you really do need to empty the rubbish out before [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/12/16/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-7/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/11/12/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-6/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/11/12/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-6/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:00:15 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=496 LOW AND HIGH RANGE OFF-ROAD 4W-DRIVING The selection of the correct gear and range seems to cause endless debate so I thought I would add my contribution to the confusion this month. Well I am actually hoping to bring it down to a few simple and easily remember rules actually. When to use four-wheel drive Four-wheel drive [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/11/12/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-6/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/10/06/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-5/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/10/06/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-5/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:36:35 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=411 Shovels Why shovels? Well a shovel is the most underused piece of recovery equipment around, apart from common sense. The latter is not that common anymore according to one of our friends and I tend to agree. So what in the world has possessed me to write about shovels? Well for some time now I have been [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/10/06/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-5/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/09/12/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-4-part-2/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/09/12/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-4-part-2/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:00:29 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=263 Tyres and Tyre Pressure Part 2. Tyres Now what about tyres themselves? Well we always recommend tyres that are legal for a start, so always check with both your insurance company and local motor registration organization to ensure your tyres are legal wherever you live. We do recognize that some places actually get rain and mud, something [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/09/12/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-4-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/09/05/4wd-tips-red-earth-expeditions-no-4a/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/09/05/4wd-tips-red-earth-expeditions-no-4a/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:04:25 +0000 Rob Ackland http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=256 Tyres and Tyre Pressure Part 1. Tyres and tyre pressures If there is a subject guaranteed to create passionate debate amongst 4WD owners it is tyres and tyre pressures. We get to see all types of vehicles, drivers and tyres over the course of a years training and touring. This experience over many years has allowed us [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/09/05/4wd-tips-red-earth-expeditions-no-4a/feed/ 1 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/08/05/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-3/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/08/05/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-3/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:00:33 +0000 Lisa http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=101 Reversing safely Sadly each year many children are killed or seriously injured as a result of driveway reversing accidents. These are often in shared driveway situations such as townhouses or duplexes. These simple rules may help avert a tragedy. Check toddlers/pets are properly supervised. Always walk around your vehicle before reversing. Reverse slower than walking pace. [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/08/05/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-3/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/07/10/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-2/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/07/10/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-2/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:17:21 +0000 Lisa http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=72 A Good Read Well Read One of the great joys we have is researching the history of the areas we travel and work in and around. There is a lot written about our well known explorers and pioneers but we are more interested in the people who opened up the country and worked it to obtain [...]]]> http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/07/10/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions-no-2/feed/ 0 http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/06/23/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions/ http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/4wd_tips/2008/06/23/4wd-tips-from-rob-ackland-red-earth-expeditions/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:54:28 +0000 Lisa http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog/?p=46 We’re very excited to be starting a regular 4WD segment with the help of Rob Ackland from Red Earth Expeditions. Rob is an experienced 4WD tour guide/trainer with plenty of tips and advice for all you adventure seekers out there! 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