GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #34 | Page 4

RV MAIL LETTERS FROM THE ROAD THE BEST WAY TO HELP THE REAL OFFENDER Every wondered how you can help those impacted by drought and bushfire? The simple answer is by planning your next trip to those areas that have been impacted. Sorry Chris Gibson, the Prado is not the greatest offender (GoRV #32). It is the ignorant (meant in the kindest possible way) driver who does not do the research, who does not visit the weigh bridge, and who ignores the available information who is the greatest offender. As the owner of Tenterfield Lodge and Caravan Park, NSW, we have seen the impact firsthand and it’s not only farmers that are hurting. Accommodation venues such as ours, and shops, petrol stations, restaurants and many other businesses are feeling the results on their bottom line. We are not looking for a handout but, rather, a hand up, and the best handout anyone can provide is come and stay and play in our town. My understanding is that for some earlier Prado models there is an approved upgrade and the MY18 is released with a 500kg upgrade. That makes it 3100kg and 3000kg respectively. But, hey, spend 30 per cent less and buy an Isuzu MU-X and get your 3000kg out of the box. Stephen Hartley Via email Of course, we are not the only town/area and so why not consider a road trip through the various impacted areas/regions? While we are not out of the woods just yet, we are on the mend. We at Tenterfield are open for business. No more fires, and water is available. Like all country towns we offer you a warm welcome and have plenty for you to see and do. Perhaps you just might join us at the firepit for a yarn and a cold bevy. So why not think about visiting Tenterfield when planning your next trip? Toyota Prado GXL + WORST 4WD OFFENDERS Barry and Di O’Connor Tenterfield Lodge Caravan Park If you have an opinion or thought about the RV lifestyle, or about this digital magazine, we’d like to hear it! Email your feedback to info@gorv.com.au 4 \