Second post in 16 days , a vast improvement on 27 months for the first . Thanks for your welcome to the forum Jaros and also to Bigwave , Chewy and Silver , much appreciated guys . I'm thinking of travelling to Tibooburra for my 70th in August just to be different . ( that should eliminate a few rellies ) My only trip was early 80s with a beat up camper van and a Deep seeker . Loved the placed had a great time , Murphy came with me and my brand new Garrett lasted 4 hours . Must admit phoned Ken Roberts from Finders and he flew me up a new one (great service ) . Had one day to detect and only jagged a 1 grammar from Milparinka . Not intending taking Murphy this time but would appreciate any tips for the trip ( not areas I never ask that question ) I did mention in my first post I would reveal my tools of trade . SDC 2300 , CTX3030 , Keene's 151 Dry Washer (never used) , Keene's Gold Wheel concentrator , Martin Marks sluice ( used once ) , picks , gold pans and Leshe shovels ( full length and 18inches ) The heart failure in the Hotel has slowed me so I will most probably stick to detecting . One last question to you . Saving for a 7000 , should I stay patient or buy a 5000 . Cheers and thanks if you read this post . Goldrat