360 kms and dragging a shocky! (Caravaning Australia)

First day on our Lap of Oz with our good friends Dave and Leanne. Didn’t make it 400 kms before a shock absorber is dragging under a van!
Only problem, it’s Saturday and we are in Outback Queensland. What were we to do, go back to Townsville or find an alternative solution?
Our plans to make it to Camooweal on the border with the Northern Territory are put on hold while we wait for a part. Here comes a week of crossing fingers.
In good spirits we make the most of the delay. Hughenden gets our extra attention.
Later in the week, while Dave/Leanne free camp at the iconic Clem Walton Park, Ron/Sue enjoy visiting old friends in Mt Isa.
The adventure has already begun.
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[@Athfos]

That’s a strong opening episode! Well done.

[@Dingopups]

“Where's the feature length episode on Mt Isa and its favourite son? If dead ghost lady gets that much air time, then I deserve at least a mention.”
Your loving son xxoo

[@quagini69]

dont forget to speed up on trucks at the overtaking lanes after youve held them up for miles at 80km hr tops,be a selfish ignorant prat and park in TRUCK ONLY rest areas where you are NOT supposed to be... ohhh and the all time favourite of caravanners always remember to wait until a truck is only 100-200 m away THEN pull clean out in front of it !!!

[@Abcdefg-xl8te]

Looks like any mechanical failure is down to poor preparation.