You're making good time. You said when you were here the WA permit kicked in at 5pm today, you're almost running to the minute.:)
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You're making good time. You said when you were here the WA permit kicked in at 5pm today, you're almost running to the minute.:)
Must be good to be back in your home state and only the last 1500 to go! Vic Roads said the permit would get you all the way home but I never quite trust what they say! I would love to be able to give you some advice RE the LPG but I'm out of ideas! If I get a chance, I will ask the garage that tuned it all in last Monday to see of they have any Ideas.
Just a quick note RE Step ladders... The ladder that John got was my second attempt as it turns out to be critical that it can't slip left or right on the tow hook. If you want it to be as wide at the top at the bottom, then it needs to have supports resting on the cross member so that it can't twist when you are on the top couple of rungs. Anyway if you need more details then just shout!
James
At Caiguna Roadhouse. Traveling well. Had to buy some more oil back a ways - guy at the roadhouse stands at the door rubbing his hands together as I approached and he says "How can I rob you today?" Lol. Then he DID! $55 for a 5lt pack of Castrol 20W50. Not so lol after all😃.
The 101 gets a few toots from the road trains as they rumble past. Having fun. Thanks James and Sophie for passing on your loved one to me! 😍
Balladonia Roadhouse for another tank of LPG. All still going well - except maybe for the weather. Had one front over and now about to head into thunder and lightening.😳
Within striking distance now!! Well done!! At least you are now in reach of friends back home!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JayBoRover
Finally made it to Norseman after a real battle with the LPG. Unfortunately, we didn't fill the petrol as the two previous tanks of LPG had worked themselves out okay and the petrol price was OTT. Also unfortunately the distance to Norseman was greater than the range of petrol we had so we were relying on the gas and it ran like a bucket of poo! Now having dinner and will press on freshly filled with premium petrol!
Great read John,I bet nobody could smack the grin off your dial.
Enjoy the final leg home.
How is your hearing coping???
ENJOY
Andrew
I think John may need to learn sign language when he gets home until his hearing returns...:D
Made it Southern Cross - 340 kms to go to my Bro's place. Having a Capaccino mingling with all the long haul truckers in the roadhouse. Adjusted the headlights in Norseman and opened up a new world ... a night world! Happy to push on for Perth.
Made it home! About 20 minutes under 24 hours since leaving Eucla - it was a big day! My Bro took over at times to allow me to snooze. A meal stop and a coffee stop, a few leg stretch stops and a top up the engine oil stop - other than that the 101 was running the entire time! I'll file a full report later, with some photo's from along the way and some stat's like distance and fuel figures. Ciao for now.