Thread: RWCs for Perenties in Victoria

A blue slip is not recognised at Vicroads. It must be a RWC.
Having said that, I've only known one fellow to have troubles with the RWC tester. The tester in that case displayed a lack of understanding of the roadworthy process.
From what I have seen, most get through with little work.

There will be further Vic Auctions as the Army still has approx. 1500-1800 units left to dispose of.
It cost $650- 750 to freight one down from NSW plus the cost of viewing it prior to purchase, as I would highly recommend viewing, especially the log books as it appears the speedo's don't like inactivity & are replaced with a zero reading.

Mine was quite easy, had my RWC performed in Cheltenham (can you know where if you need a contact). Main things were just making sure that back was sealed (mine is a snr commander) so it needed the seals around the back door and even a bolt hole needed filling on the external antenna mount so as not to let fumes in. Otherwise there was just a rubber steering boot that needed replacing. I did spend a fair amount of time checking tyres for tread (moved the spare to the front), cleaning with degreaser underneath, checking window washers, lights etc. I had already installed door locks. The key in my mind is to find a RWC checker who is laid back and have a good chat to him about the vehicles and how you intend using it so he understands it isn't a daily driver (in my case)

Once the RWC was completed I joined the LROCV and then put club plates on the Perentie which works in beautifully with only using it on the weekends. The good thing about club plates is that you don't need to take the vehicle to VicRoads for another inspection it just goes on the RWC and the club membership. LROCV don't do an inspection either they just depend on the RWC.

Andrew

Originally Posted by cinan

Mine was quite easy, had my RWC performed in Cheltenham (can you know where if you need a contact). Main things were just making sure that back was sealed (mine is a snr commander) so it needed the seals around the back door and even a bolt hole needed filling on the external antenna mount so as not to let fumes in. Otherwise there was just a rubber steering boot that needed replacing. I did spend a fair amount of time checking tyres for tread (moved the spare to the front), cleaning with degreaser underneath, checking window washers, lights etc. I had already installed door locks. The key in my mind is to find a RWC checker who is laid back and have a good chat to him about the vehicles and how you intend using it so he understands it isn't a daily driver (in my case)

Once the RWC was completed I joined the LROCV and then put club plates on the Perentie which works in beautifully with only using it on the weekends. The good thing about club plates is that you don't need to take the vehicle to VicRoads for another inspection it just goes on the RWC and the club membership. LROCV don't do an inspection either they just depend on the RWC.

Andrew

Hey Andrew,

Do those guys in Cheltenham still exist.
If so whats there name and address?

Pm me, so long as it's not a 6x6 at full gvm.

I have a tamed roadworthy guy and so long as I'm the one finding and fixing the issues in prep for the roadworthy it's a pretty painless process.

As I know what he'll usually pick up I can give you a fairly.close hit list tonatart with.

This is northern suburbs however.

Outer Eastern suburbs I could possibly point you at someone as well.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Pm me, so long as it's not a 6x6 at full gvm.

I have a tamed roadworthy guy and so long as I'm the one finding and fixing the issues in prep for the roadworthy it's a pretty painless process.

As I know what he'll usually pick up I can give you a fairly.close hit list tonatart with.

This is northern suburbs however.

Hi Dave,
Unfortunalty i don't have the ability to private message yet.
Where about are you locate?