Alice Springs, help please.

[V8Ian]

My trailer brake plug has broken, I was thinking of replacing it with a mini-Anderson plug. Anyone here who can point me in the right direction for supply and fit please?

[Redback]

There is a couple of trailer parts places in town.

Here ya go
Caravans & Camper Trailers & Accessories in Alice Springs, NT, 0871 - (http://www.localdirectories.com.au/Alice-springs,NT/Caravans-Camper-Trailers-Accessories)

Baz.

[Cobber]

Auto sparky on Hele Cresent, although I don't know if they'll be open now? The drag racing is on this weekend so with any luck they might still be there doing some last minutes jobs on those cars?

Supercheap or Repco (on the highway, near each other) may be able to supply the plug if you fancy having a go yourself? :)

[V8Ian]

Thanks fellows, picked up a different brand Anderson type plug from TJM who were most helpful, after hours. Bunnings couldn't help with plumbing stuff so we'll persevere with dodgy plumbing till PA

[Bigbjorn]

Thanks fellows, picked up a different brand Anderson type plug from TJM who were most helpful, after hours. Bunnings couldn't help with plumbing stuff so we'll persevere with dodgy plumbing till PA

Call yourself a truckie! Couldn't you find a cockie's fence to cut or windmill to dismantle for wire and parts?

[Cobber]

Home Timber & Hardware on Smith Street/Stokes Street may be able to help you with plumbing stuff although I'm not sure of their opening hours on weekends?

I forgot all about TJM to be honest, but then the store is only new(ish) :D glad they could help you though :BigThumb:

[V8Ian]

Call yourself a truckie! Couldn't you find a cockie's fence to cut or windmill to dismantle for wire and parts?
No I couldn't Brian, some thieving bastard truckie got there first. ;)

I mentioned your name in Winton the other day, that got me run out of town. :p

[Ausfree]

Soooo, I guess everything is going well then, Ian!!!!!:wasntme:

[strangy]

Hi, surprising TJM were helpful, usually a place last resort and final frustration for me ;)

Are you all sorted/ fixed or do you need a hand?

[V8Ian]

Hi, surprising TJM were helpful, usually a place last resort and final frustration for me ;)

Are you all sorted/ fixed or do you need a hand?
Got the brakes sorted (hope I got the polarity right :D) I think, the plumbing can wait as it's only the drainage bits.
I could do with a drink though, how about you? :twobeers:

[V8Ian]

Soooo, I guess everything is going well then, Ian!!!!!:wasntme:

Trouble is Jim, everything's made almost good enough. :(

[Ausfree]

Ain't that the truth, Ian!!!

[V8Ian]

Gawd I'm buggered, I must have walked further today than I drove in the last week. :o
What a great day though, the complete day I've played the tourist. Started off traipsing round the Todd Mall Markets, thank goodness they're small; then the Transport Hall of Fame before going next door to the Ghan museum followed by a 100 km hike round The Desert Park. Finally the highlight of the day, a private tour of the RFDS (my charity of choice) facility. Thanks heaps Strangy, it was the only thing we did today that didn't require compromise from either of us; all the way back to the caravan we discussed how interesting your tour was.
BTW the milk's cleaned up. ;)

[d2dave]

Got the brakes sorted (hope I got the polarity right :D)


If the polarity is backwards the brakes will only work in reverse.:wasntme:

[V8Ian]

We dawdled out to the Rock today, forgetting to fuel in Alice before we left. I realised at the airport turn off but with nearly half a tank decided to keep going and wear the hit in the pocket. Got to Stuart Roadhouse a bit under quarter of a tank to find that they ran out of fuel over the week-end and weren't expecting the truck til this afternoon or tomorrow. I tipped a 20 litre gerry in and continued on to Erldunda Roadhouse and got stung 220 cpl. Mt. Ebeneza, 50 kays closer to the Rock was only 210 cpl so I'll fill there on the way out.
Thanks again Strangy, we discussed how interesting your tour was again today and realised that we were so engrossed, we hadn't taken any pictures. Please put me out of my misery and tell me photos are forbidden.

[The ho har's]

:ttiwwp: :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[V8Ian]

:ttiwwp: :D

Mrs hh:angel:

www's are pretty ordinary here, so when I get home.

[strangy]

We dawdled out to the Rock today, forgetting to fuel in Alice before we left. I realised at the airport turn off but with nearly half a tank decided to keep going and wear the hit in the pocket. Got to Stuart Roadhouse a bit under quarter of a tank to find that they ran out of fuel over the week-end and wern't expecting the truck til this afternoon or tomorrow. I tipped a 20 litre gerry in and continued on to Erldunda Roadhouse and got stung 220 cpl. Mt. Ebeneza, 50 kays closer to the Rock was only 210 cpl so I'll fill there on the way out. Thanks again Strangy, we discussed how interesting your tour was again today and realised that we were so engrossed, we hadn't taken any pictures. Please put me out of my misery and tell me photos are forbidden.

Hi guys, I'm really glad you enjoyed the visit.
I wondered about the photos.....umm yeah..... forbidden....that feel better?
If you happen back through I'd be more than happy to have you back for some pics!

It was great to meet you and was telling Narelle what a nice couple you were.

Gave a great trip I'll follow here as usual.

Mark

[V8Ian]

Did the big rock last night and this morning, about to leave and not expecting any reception til PA. Catch you all then.

[BigJon]

With Telstra there is service at Erldunda, Marla, Coober Pedy, Glendambo, Pimba then almost all the way into PA.

[V8Ian]

Cheers Jon, I'm with Yes, phone and mobile internet. At Marla now, tethered to SWMBO's Telstra phone.

[Ausfree]

Sounds like you are having the time of your life, Ian!!!:)

[V8Ian]

Can't wait to get back to work on Monday, Jim. ;)

[V8Ian]

Did no good at Mt. Eb Jerry, will send you a photo from PA tomorrow.

[Ausfree]

Can't wait to get back to work on Monday, Jim. ;)

Do you have an approx. ETA for the Newcastle area, Ian??

[V8Ian]

Before Monday Jim. Once I hit the Hume and Pacific I'm prepared to drive after dark. Probably Saturday mate, if you speak to Banjo could you tell him I'll pick up the wheels, please.

[Ausfree]

Saturday is good!!! I'm working Sunday but can take it off if you give me a couple of days notice!!!

I'll contact Jason about the wheels.:)

[V8Ian]

Don't knock a Sunday off mate, :o I'll get there for Saturday. :burnrubber:

[Ausfree]

Ian, I phoned Jason today. the wheels will be ready!!!:)

[V8Ian]

G'day fellows, pulled up in Pt. Pirie for the night. Tomorrow Adelaide for a one hour (max) visit to B&SiL for coffee then head east. I have to phone and hopefully catch-up with a forumite, on the way to Lake Maquarrie.
Jerry, your request is unusually difficult to procure, so far I seem to have the only one in existence. I'll keep looking.

[jerryd]

Thanks Ian, I'd say anything with some abstract artwork would be great. the red one looks good :) don't put yourself out too much

[V8Ian]

No worries Jerry, Digger and I have a plan. If I can find a shirt, Digger has some left over house paint. Land Rover in dots? :D

[V8Ian]

Flat battery in Pt. Pirie, waiting on RAA. :(

[Ausfree]

Flat battery in Pt. Pirie, waiting on RAA. :(

Uh, oh!!!:o

[sheerluck]

Flat battery in Pt. Pirie, waiting on RAA. :(

You leave your hair straighteners plugged in again, Ian? :)

[AndyG]

Just needs a good run:D

[V8Ian]

Had a wonderful night at Digger's last night, what a lovely family. Thanks heaps all of you, I wish we could have stayed longer. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ean Austral]

Had a wonderful night at Digger's last night, what a lovely family. Thanks heaps all of you, I wish we could have stayed longer. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


So did Digger give you a blue light taxi ride in his company car. :wasntme:


Cheers Ean

[V8Ian]

No Ean. :bangin:

[Ean Austral]

No Ean. :bangin:


I wouldn't own up to having to ride in the back seat either..:wasntme:

Cheers Ean

[Ausfree]

I wouldn't own up to having to ride in the back seat either..:wasntme:

Cheers Ean

Or the "Drunk Tank" on the back. Ian's a bit tall to fit in!!!!:p

[V8Ian]

Sorry Jim, the interweb is too dodgey in Darlington Pt. :(

[Ausfree]

No worries Ian. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.:)

[d2dave]

Had a wonderful night at Digger's last night, what a lovely family. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I would have to agree here Ian. We had the pleasure of having them for lunch a while ago during their travels.

[Ausfree]

Well, the travelling duo have just left here after we all had a meal together and a chat for a couple of hours.:)

We invited them to stay overnight, but they graciously declined as they wanted to get another 300k's closer to Brissy. Both have to work on Monday.:(

Great catching up with you Ian and next time we have to allow more time as every time we have met, we (either Ian or me) have been on a tight schedule!!!:)

[V8Ian]

Thanks for the kind words Jim, it's always a pleasure to catch-up with you, even briefly. Thank-you to Mrs Aus for a lovely, unexpected dinner, it was a good to finally meet her after all the deserving praise you have heaped on her.

We made the cartwheel at the Port Mac turn-off and will head off about oh five hundred hours.

[V8Ian]

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Strangy, Digger and family and Mr and Mrs Ausfree for their contributions to the enjoyment of out holiday; also a big thanks to those forumites who offered help and advise in Alice. The second hand Anderson type plug saved the day, restoring the trailer brakes. Unfortunately the trailer brakes gave up totally at Carlingford, the trip up a wet Pacific took some careful planning. :o I'll check it out over the weekend, to see if the controller's fried or the magnets have rattled out.

Here are some pictures from my phone, I still have to download pictures from two cameras and 'er indoors' phone.

[V8Ian]

Some more.