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Old friends camping trip
A bunch of old time friends getting together to spend some time with Mark and Hannah who are visiting from Sydney.
Break down and drama on the Hutt Vally highway when heading out to Kaitoke. Airlock can be an easy fix!
I managed to pull over just as the bus engine was dieing. Someone tried passing in a tight spot and I moved over to let him pass while not having power. A lot was happening and I bounced off the highway barrier. Lucky for us it was just a little nudge and the rubber around the wheels helped us bounce back without damage. After rolling to a stop in a safe place and calming the nerves, I was advised by the old owner my problem was an airlock in the diesel line.
I had a tow truck and taxi on the way a wife and kids where stressed an we wern't far from home. Kids, wife, and dog loaded into the taxi and they set off. I continued to try to figure out how to get an airlock out, easier than I thought, specially with the old owner on the phone talking me through it. Just as the tow truck pulled up I got it started. He was a good sort and didn't charge anything and followed me down the road to make sure I was all good, I gave him the okay so I was heading back to Wellington to get the family once again.
We arrived much later than expected but just in time for dinner and getting setup. It was only a short trip but a good catchup, and the kids had fun playing around.