New member....finally.

Submitted: Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 10:52
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Greetings all,

Whilst I have been using the forum for some time now, I thought I should cough up with the dough for membership.....cant be a freeloader all my life!?!?!?!?

I have a long term relationship with the outdoors and have found some valuable info on this site....thanks all.

Rig pic and a couple of other pics posted, with more to come as I get around to it.

Cheers,

Mark
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Reply By: PeteS - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:20

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:20
A BIG welcome Mark

Yep, Membership pays for itself many times over.

PeteS

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Reply By: Member - Brinic (WA) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:31

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:31
Hiya,

We also joined a week ago. This is the best site for advice and information it is great.

Hope you enjoy, will check out the pics also.

Nicole
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Follow Up By: Member - Borgy.. (SA) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:43

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:43
Welcom to you also Nicole .......Cheers.......Dave
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 12:04

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 12:04
Welcome to both Nicole and Mark.

Mark,

with that list of goodies on your truck is it any wonder it has taken you so long to join, you've obviously been too busy down the toy shop to get time to join here.

Regards,
Trevor.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 12:52

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 12:52
Trevor,

Lots of time in the toy shop and lots of overtime to pay for it!!! I have gathered a lot over the years and the car was purchased with much already on it....don't you just love those few government departments that put all those goodies on the car, never to use them? This was a city runabout with only 45k km when I got it about 18 months ago.

I've transferred a few bits and pieces off the old Disco as well.

The other stuff was used in previous occupation as outdoor ed teacher.

Just got to get out and use it a bit more now...

Cheers,

Mark

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Reply By: Member - Borgy.. (SA) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:42

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:42
Welcome aboard Mark .......Cheers ....Dave
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Reply By: Member - Brian H (QLD) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:51

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:51
Welcome aboard

Brian
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Reply By: Member - Julio C (VIC) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:27

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:27
Welcome aboard
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Reply By: Wayne M(QLD) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 18:37

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 18:37
Welcome to both Nicole and Mark

Wayne
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Reply By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:31

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:31
Welcome Mark.

LIKE YOUR PICS

Cheers
Daza
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:35

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:35
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Welcome to you Nicole

Cheers
Daza
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:36

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:36
Thanks Mate,

Been a keen photographer for many years, but only just beginning to learn the art of digital stuff. I would love to get all my slides scanned, but there's just so many of them.....where to start?

Have a goodie....

Cheers,

Mark
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:37

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:37
Thanks everyone for the BIG welcome....hope to catch up with a few of you out in the stick somewhere...

Cheers,

Mark

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Reply By: Member - Au-2 - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:07

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:07
Welcome Mark E, great pics and the little hairy fella is almost as cute as the hairless one;D While perusing your 'list,' I noticed that you had a home-made stretchy storage thing for the back, could I ask if this is like a hammock thingy that hats and the like could be thrown onto when not in use? If so, would you mind telling me what the stretchy material is and what did you use to affix it to your vehicle? I have been trying to find out the best materials to use for something like that for our truck.
TIA OzeSheila.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 22:44

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 22:44
OzeSheila,

Got some non stretch netting from a net maker in Port melbourne (Name escapes me at the moment..). Attached to to the cargo barrier with stainless shackles and same with some string to the handles just behind the driver and passenger seats. OK for a couple of jackets, hat etc and sits up above the child seat in the back. I also use it to hang a few toys to keep the monster at bay on road trips.... ;-)

Whilst it's supposed to be non stretch, it still does stretch somewhat, but works well for the purpose. If I get a chance tommorrow I will take a couple of pics and post them on my rig page for you. Still havent figured out posting direct to a thread, yet.

Cheers,

Mark
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Follow Up By: Member - Au-2 - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 23:18

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 23:18
Thanks Mark, I would appreciate that when it's convenient.
OzeSheila
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Friday, May 25, 2007 at 15:59

Friday, May 25, 2007 at 15:59
OzeSheila,
Have another look in rig pics and you will see the pic of the interior cargo netting. I think it shows what you're after. It's quickly removeable also for when you need to seat adults in the back seat.

I got the netting from Oxley Netmakers in Port Melbourne.

Let me know if you would like anything else.

Cheers,

Mark
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Follow Up By: Member - Au-2 - Friday, May 25, 2007 at 21:10

Friday, May 25, 2007 at 21:10
Thanks Mark, for your prompt and informative response. I have been toying with a design for a while, made a prototype with mosquito netting with tape ties, but it was too big. I'm not sure whether I want a bit of bounce in it or not yet! After seeing the idea in another 4by, I thought it would be ideal for us. As we travel with a passenger, it would need to be smaller though, but would still be practical for our needs. I am sick of trying to find places for hats/jackets etc., in the front passenger seat and this seems to be the ideal solution. Someone suggested that I go to a ships chandler and get the stuff that the crews lean over the side on, on the Maxi yachts to stop the boat from tipping over, if you know what I mean.
OzeSheila.
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