Stuck beside the Stuart Hwy

Submitted: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 18:52
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So... a bit of a problem as I tour around.
Travelled up through NSW, Qld and across the Barkley Tablelands [the road is like a freeway compared to 20 years ago!!!!]

Had some time on my hands thank goodness, but hit a problem yesterday. The transit van died beside the hwy. I felt it was time to have a bit of aircon about 3pm.... as I turned it on.... she died on me!

I'm not sure what the connection is, but it looks like a fuel filter. I'm currently waiting for one to arrive at Daley Water Inn... nice!

The point of this post though is that non stopped for the first half hour. I had hazards flashing and parked in the shade of a tree. The bonnet was up and I stood expectantly beside the old girl as many a southern caravan was towed past. Nice friendly people .. they all waved. Finally I made up a sign that read "HELP?".... severa nice friendly waves....

In frustration, I jumped in and turned her over. It started and I took off for another k or so. This time I stopped near a crest with my bum pointing out just a little. [had no choice dammit]

Almost immediately someone going the opp direction stopped and jumped out to offer assistance. No sooner had they headed off with a message for road side assist, than another stopped and took a message north. Then two more stopped.

The only ones to stop.... were.... Territorians. None with vans. Interesting. Two were tourists, and the other two.. not sure.

Okay... then another stopped.. a grey nomad from Vic towing a van.

After that I pulled off the road, so things were not so obvious. She started up after a rest.

I wasn't worried. I had plenty of food and water and I felt sure someone would stop,.... but I think maybe 20 people passed initially.

Ah well not to worry. I'll head off into the pub and get myself some barra and chips. Hooroo.
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