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Corowa Swim-In saw a trailer behind approx. one in four vehicles. My M832 arrived behind the RAF lookalike 1977 Leyland Super Comet. 5 months ago it was a wreck with a completely rusted out cabin and much mechanical work to do. Photo 1 is the inspiration for the rebuild we undertook.

These photos were take between Mt.Hotham and Harrietville. The road at Mt.Hotham is 1842 metres above sea level and in the 30km. from Mt.Hotham to Harrietville there are 269 full corners, dropping down to 510metres at Harrietville. this area has just been burnt out in a massive bushfire covering 72,000HA. The road is only open for a short 2 hour period each morning as bushfire recovery work is carried out. We were lucky both going to Corowa and coming home again that the road was open. During winter the road is often closed by snow.

The M832 certainly created a great deal of interest. One person from Queensland has one as well, but has never towed it.

How did it tow? Well, apart from the extra weight, I hardly knew it was there. Not the easiest thing to reverse though. I was glad of the hitch on the front bumper for maneuvering it in close quarters.

There were 4 British Leyland vehicles at Corowa. My Super Comet and 3 ex-Australian Army Mokes, each with their correct trailers.

The final photo is at home again after a great Swim-In once again.

Regards Rick.