"Subarufalia" car-camping thread

^ A few things just crossed my mind (short trip ... ).

Best not to go there, methinks ... :poke: :lildevil: :rotfl:
 
PigSti said:
I'm worried the torsional shear on the roof racks would be a lot!

What about some supporting strut poles and guy ropes (blue)?

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My first worry about that photo was the extreme angle the car was parked at. Check the "level" water in the background. :huh:

With roof-top tents what sort of racks do folks use on a Forester? With two people, bedding/etc, a wet tent, plus wind, that's a lot of load (as well as shear) for the racks to carry.
 
Athos said:
My first worry about that photo was the extreme angle the car was parked at. Check the "level" water in the background. :huh:
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Nah! That's called water skiing, looks like he finally found that sloping lake.. :lol:
 
EJ, you sure have a lot of gear...kitchen sink included? :rotfl:

Looks like a great camp for the family :biggrin:
 
Thank you Mr. Turbo :)
I hope that pictures are pretty self-explanatory, if not, and if I find some time, I can translate it to English. Anyway, if I upgrade my “expedition” Forester I will post some pictures or add new link to Polish Subaru forum. I anybody have any questions I will be more than happy to answer it.


Greetings from Poland
Piotrek
 
Thanks, Pio.

It's getting "cooler" by the day ;). Lots of work!

Had a quick look at the post you referenced on my phone, but need to look at it on my computer.

From my Batphone
 
Does this count?

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Both good shelters :biggrin:

Here's mine from the Loop Track in the Gammon Ranges



An added bonus was using my UV torch to watch the scorpions all around the campsite :)
 
^ Very nice photo, NL.

Glad that you got to indulge in scorpion spotting ... :biggrin:.

I am fascinated by their behaviour, as you know. However, folks, don't ever let anyone tell you that Australian scorpions are not poisonous - as the Victorian Poisons Centre told me many years ago! More here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion#Sting_and_venom

And here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buthidae

Scorpions are a very ancient group of arthropods, dating back about 430 million years. During this time, all the continents on the planet have coalesced and broken up again a number of times, spreading scorpions to all modern continents (except Antarctica). They are all related, and all poisonous - not necessarily to humans, but this should not be taken as a given. It is my understanding that all scorpions have venom that includes neurotoxins, and I have been the recipient of a sting from one down near Apollo Bay that put me in hospital for several days.

More info here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion

It's one reason why I always wear foot wear, even in the house ...
 
Looks like we are all running pretty sweet, lightweight set ups. Mine is almost a hybrid of the last two.

Here is a photo from a recent escape. Stay tuned for the trip report, I am writing it up this weekend so it'll be ready in a day or two.

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