Third kombi seen from 40 during our big trip

10 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 9 Nov 2005, 10:24 am

#426750

We travelled from Vic over to beautiful Port Germaine and saw a French couple drying out at this rest area before Woomera.Stopped counting after Bundaberg. Our trip stats were Days away-97, 13,073 kms travelled, visited 37 caravan parks, used 2087 litres at 16l/100k,and fuel up 72 times. Highlights were the rock,Kings Canyon, Darwin,Litchfield, Outback Qld,Undara Lava Tubes,Cairns, and the many highlights down the east coast. Took over 600 pics and itching to plan our next trip. 2l auto purred along and the mp3 kept us singing. Got a service done in Townsville and the guy new his VW's as did a servo in Mildura. What a trip!!

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Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 9 Nov 2005, 10:50 am

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Sounds like an excellent trip Peter!!
I did a round oz trip in our bus last year, was a real blast!
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewthread.php?tid=21916&page=1#pid185819

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Nov 2005, 10:53 am

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aaaaahhhhh... One Day...!:thumb

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kombi-troppo Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 9 Nov 2005, 8:35 pm

#426977

Hey there, just curious - where did you get your service done in Townsville??

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kittendeluxe Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 9 Nov 2005, 10:17 pm

#427052

Loving the photos, keeping me inspired:sandrine

Peter_Sedgwick Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 11 Nov 2005, 8:31 am

#427440

kombi troppo, will get details of my service in Townsville and its location. Found it in the phone book and they had vw experience, and beetles outside. It was on Hugh St just down from Mc Donalds. Will check it out further for you. Been back at work for 6 weeks and seriously missing this outback enviroment.

Peter_Sedgwick Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 11 Nov 2005, 8:38 am

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OOps didn't attach this earlier.Memories!!!!

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 Nov 2005, 9:00 am

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Peter_Sedgwick wrote:kombi troppo, will get details of my service in Townsville and its location. Found it in the phone book and they had vw experience, and beetles outside. It was on Hugh St just down from Mc Donalds. Will check it out further for you. Been back at work for 6 weeks and seriously missing this outback enviroment.

I think you got "lucky" with your service.....

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Peter_Sedgwick Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 11 Nov 2005, 9:06 am

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Even after a new windscreen, and new seal and meticulous attention to the sill it leaked after rough grids going from Charters Tower to Undara Lava Tubes. Taking a tube of sealant and applicator is essential. l didn't have one with me but l do know. The funny thing is l couldn't see where the fault had developed or where the water was coming in.

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2,649 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 Nov 2005, 1:22 pm

#427504

way to go

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kombi-troppo Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 14 Nov 2005, 12:28 am

#428303

I think you got "lucky" with your service.....

I know where you are talking about and I very much agree with Mick.
You were very lucky!
You were dealing with a crook and came out ok.
Buy a lotto ticket!

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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2005, 7:58 pm

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nice effort! i made 1200km to darwin, but blew up my little subaru engine there 🙁 still, i was getting 12l/100km most of the way and as low as 8l/100km through the centre when we were going slow in 40deg heat with 3 people and full luggage.

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