GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #30 | Page 32

RV FEATURE road. We didn’t pass a single car, truck or human until the tyre pressure monitoring system started screaming at us, warning us well in advance of a potential tyre blowout. We pulled over and had a cool drink before tackling the task. were in the process of removing, he jumped in to help. Actually, let’s be honest, he took over and changed that tyre in no time. Meanwhile, every farmer and nearby resident drove past for a look, some more than once. Out of nowhere, a truck pulled up and out jumped the truckie. Confirming our flat tyre, which we Once on the road again, we didn’t see another car, truck or person until we hit the bitumen! INJURIES Now, living in a house we were not immune to injuries, so we wouldn’t be immune to injuries when on the road. Sure we have had the typical stubbed toe, the scratch, nick and bite, but we have also had a broken funny bone (apparently it’s not so funny), a dislocated knee, a broken toe and sprained ankles, thanks to landing awkwardly when stepping out of the caravan. Young Mia of Four Hands in a Tin Can in hospital with a dislocated knee. 32 \ We have also had one child flip over the handle bars of their bike (thank goodness for helmets) as well as Diga Dog breaking a nail and getting an infection in the nail bed.