http://www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au/blog Flinders Ranges B&B Accommodation, SA Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:15:51 +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/ 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/ 0 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