It's almost here.....

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 22:18

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Member - Andrew(WA)

Joined this forum about 6 months ago or more because I needed some info for the impending trip around OZ..

I have had heaps of useful info and sometimes too much to absorb. THANKS to all.

We're off in 4 weeks time and it all seems a bit scarey now! getting excited I suppose.

Money wasn't endless unfortunately but we decked out the patrol with what we thought was essential without going over board......Bull bar, spotties, UHF, poly airs, Engel, roof rack and will be whacking a set of Cooper A/T's on in a few weeks.
PHEW! I don't want to look at the credit card and we have'nt even left yet!

We'll be doing SA Vic Tas NSW and Qld (T'ville for xmas) then home by end of Jan 04.

Make sure you have your Explore OZ stickers on your rigs so I will know to HONK.

While your there...does anyone know what's like trying to get a Van pozzy in c/van park in SA over the coming school holidays???? We kick off as soon as Hol's start so a bit concerned about getting into a park. I don't want to book because I want to be free to be where I want when I want...

Cheers
Andrew

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Reply By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 22:57

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 22:57

Hi Andrew,

If you need somewhere to stay in Melbourne, let us know. If I can't help you out, I don't see why others on the site can't.Just Do It!

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew(WA) - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003 at 00:12

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003 at 00:12

Thanks for the offer Glenn.

Bonz also mentioned dropping by his way a while back too. I have organised one of the Explore OZ Itineraries for the first four weeks which takes in a short stay in SA then onto Vic. I have to be on the boat to Tassie on Oct 16.

I haven't got the itinerary yet but what I'll do is drop into an internet cafe if I have troubles or questions and look to this forum for help from the locals.

One thing you may able to help me with is where to find a good mechanic for the Diesel Patrol. I'll be due for a service around the time I get to Melbourne and would rather avoid the dealerships high prices if possible.

cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 22:39

Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 22:39

yer gimme a tingle Andrew, I'm sure i can throw the billy on at home, ph O4I9 343626 when ya near my place a day away or so and we'll get something arrangedSo many places to go!
So much work to do :0(

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew(WA) - Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 00:48

Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 00:48

No worries Bonz

Might be the excuse your looking for to get down to the coast??? or whatever.

Tell me Bonz, is it worth the inland trek to Terang or should I spend my time coastal???

cheers
Andrew

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Follow Up By: Member - Bonz (Vic) - Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 16:43

Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 16:43

stay coastal, Timboon is well worth a look and only a little way inland, if you give me a call nearer the time you're heree I might be able to slip down and show you about a bit along the ocean road.

White line bovine is fine!So many places to go!
So much work to do :0(