That is an impressive set up. My husband would appreciate all that. I'll have you know that I have a large stack of napkins and a pair of sunglasses within reach of the driver's seat at all times - I'm super prepared. ;) Joking aside, it is not very useful for me to have more than the battery pack thing that I can jump the battery with, and a tire air compressor with me, because that is about the extent of my skills should a problem arise. My husband's vehicle is generally better prepared than mine. I do always have water though. I am always thinking about worst-case scenarios, as I believe you do too, and have enough water to sustain me and the children for a long hike if necessary.
It's really not a pleasurable job, in the sand or anywhere else
I hate the feeling very much of being stranded, even if it only means having to wait an hour for a tow truck.
Even as I wrote that part I thought to myself, Ginny has zero care-factor. Seems I was right.
Lol, yeah, you've got it all ready for action.
Super impressive and I'm not even joking. It's amazing how many people don't have the most basic of things in the vehicle. I doubt you've seen this but I did this post for the #weekend-engagement concept. I rarely answer my own topics but liked this one so did this post. It shows what's in the centre console of my 4x4. https://peakd.com/hive-168869/@galenkp/lifting-the-lid-a-look-into-my-centre-console
That stranded feeling you hate, I agree; it's unpleasant. I guess that's why I am prepared for things, as you so rightly pointed out. It doesn't take much, but a small amount of preparation can have a huge impact.
Ha, I care! Just in a less comprehensible way than my husband would.
Funny seeing the steering wheel on the other side. I forgot you all drive like the Brits do. My god everything is so clean and organized! My van feels like a rat's nest by comparison. In my defense, I challenge you to drive two children and two dogs around and maintain that perfection :) Anyway, that is indeed an impressive load you have there. I definitely see some good ideas I could implement.
Well, I'm a nutbag so anything goes, but in this case it's common practice. LHD vehicles are registerable here though, but uncommon.
Thank you, that's what I was aiming for. I have a drawer system in the back area which is where the tools and more serious stuff lives, and my fridge/freezer sits on top of that. It's set up to do what I need I guess and most who don't do what I do wouldn't have all the stuff.
I have seen one right-side vehicle here. It is a teeny van with some Asian signage on it, and a completely non-asian person driving it. And I have the dream that one day I am going to run into that guy at the grocery store and get to hear an eccentric tale about that van.
Right hand drive Asian van-driving non-Asian guy sounds like he'll have a story to tell. I hope you run into him and he regales you with tales of his right hand drive Asian van driving.