Well you would'nt read about it, 70km from Camooweal and 50km across the border into Northern Territory the water pump on the cruiser packs a sad. No cell phone coverage, Sat phone can not be used for 1800 numbers it appears. A passing motorist took me to a police station to ring RACQ. Result, Cruiser on trayback with van behind to CP in Camooweal. Could be here about a week all going well, but thats allso what we thought down in Melbourne . Hears hoping it is only a week.
BriVee said
08:14 AM May 26, 2013
Gee you are having a very bad run with that vehicle, did you kick a heap of china men and then run over them??? hope this is the end of your bad luck and good times are ahead for you soon.
jules47 said
09:26 AM May 26, 2013
You guys must have kissed a chinaman somewhere along the way!!!!!!! Hope it is only a week for you this time - and as RL says - enjoy the time!!!!! At least it is warmer up here than Victoria!
-- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 26th of May 2013 09:26:49 AM
Kiwi-as said
09:33 AM May 26, 2013
I'll be doing most of the repair myself, so that will keep me out of misschief. And Bugger, there is no Bunnings, Supercheep, Auto Mart out here.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Sunday 26th of May 2013 09:37:24 AM
rockylizard said
02:53 PM May 26, 2013
Gday...
Bugger and damn ... glad it turned out not too bad, and a week's "holiday" in Camooweal ain't that bad.
It should serve as a reminder to us all that no matter what vehicle you have, or contemplate having, you always run the risk of a mechanical breakdown.
Also, if that vehicle breaks down away from any major town there will be a long wait for the bit that broke.
Just because you have a Toyota (no matter what the drive train) will not give you a guarantee of avoiding a "holiday" somewhere.
Being a member of a motoring organisation (RACQ/RACV/NRMA etc) or the manufacturers Roadside Assistance is the only thing that will give you some degree of confidence.
Anyway Brandt and Lorraine, savour the rest, cook up a stew with a pav for dessert, wash it down with a suitable liquid and enjoy those sunsets.
Cheers - John
spida said
04:40 PM May 26, 2013
Aw heck! And those fish just waiting for you ..... maybe you need to stick to the main roads and just come to Katherine. Can always go to Daly River to fish......
Kiwi-as said
04:45 PM May 26, 2013
Yes Jules, much warmer up here, starting to become a bit of a woof i think.
Kiwi-as said
04:48 PM May 26, 2013
Spider, will ring you this evening .
Gerty Dancer said
04:52 PM May 26, 2013
Good luck from now on Kiwi-as! I would have thought having a sat-phone would get you some help... how come you cant use 1800 numbers?!
Plendo said
04:53 PM May 26, 2013
Unlucky folks, did you run over a black cat?
At least this time you can wear your shorts as you wait.
capricorn and pisces said
05:02 PM May 26, 2013
Oh dear, that's rotten luck for you, hope things get fixed real soon without anymore delays, but enjoy the sunshine while you are there, its real cold down south,
cheers Capricorn
valnrob said
07:16 PM May 26, 2013
Jeez Kiwi As, you are having a bad run with that vehicle. Hope you catch a lot of fish when you get going. We are on our way to Townsville to try for a fish or two ourselves. Cheers Val.
kiwi rainbow said
07:17 PM May 26, 2013
It is also a good chance to do a Spring Clean. Weather neither too hot nor too cold.
kiwi rainbow said
08:25 PM May 26, 2013
Mr Kiwi- as here, yes I have given K R instructions to spring clean the van while I fix the cruiser.
justcruisin01 said
08:53 PM May 26, 2013
You should have kept this one when I first sent it to you;
I think you two and that tug of yours are mozzed Like my tub and I are.
Keep your chins up, tomorrow is another day and as long as you get to see it, all's fine really.
neilnruth said
12:21 AM May 27, 2013
All the best kiwi-as and kiwi rainbow. Patience is the name of the game I would say. That cruiser will soon be so worked over it will be very saleable when you're ready to go home. It will certainly be a far better car than you bought.
kiwi rainbow said
12:47 AM May 27, 2013
Yes, Ruth. We've done so much to it we can't give up on it now.
kandagal said
01:15 AM May 27, 2013
Hoping works out ok for you & your stay in Camooweal is reasonably short & you do get some enjoyment of being there. Maybe you will see some lovely brolgas there.
Kiwi-as said
04:20 AM May 27, 2013
Got the water pump dismantled out of the cruiser today, had to pull half the front of the motor out to get access, but we got there in the end.
golivers travels said
07:27 PM May 27, 2013
In times like these Kiwi-as, wondering whether one could send out a help signal to anyone passing your way from Mt Isa that could have purchased and dropped the parts off for you a bit quicker. Something else the forum could be of help for perhaps....just pondering.
We waited 16 days in Alice for a part for the Territory and 7 days in Broome for a tyre!
Anyway hope you will be on your way soon.
Cheers
Glenda
Beth54 said
11:57 PM May 27, 2013
Wasn't it the water pump that gave you trouble up near Pomona last year?
Just as well you're happy to do some spring cleaning, kiwi rainbow. Last time I passed through Cammoweal, there wasn't much to do.
Isn't it great the way passing motorists will help you out. Happened to us a couple of times.
kiwi rainbow said
12:42 AM May 28, 2013
It was the alternator Beth54. And yes, it IS great that motorists help each other out here
Beth54 said
12:53 AM May 28, 2013
kiwi rainbow wrote:
It was the alternator Beth54. And yes, it IS great that motorists help each other out here
Oh that's right.
kiwi rainbow said
01:12 AM May 28, 2013
But would you believe....we have sinceThad to replace that alternator. (the next one cost more too so we expect it to last)
Kiwi-as said
02:56 AM May 28, 2013
Have ordered a new (no not a new cruiser) water pump from Brisbane, should be here towards end of this week i reckon.
Well you would'nt read about it, 70km from Camooweal and 50km across the border into Northern Territory the water pump on the cruiser packs a sad. No cell phone coverage, Sat phone can not be used for 1800 numbers it appears. A passing motorist took me to a police station to ring RACQ. Result, Cruiser on trayback with van behind to CP in Camooweal. Could be here about a week all going well, but thats allso what we thought down in Melbourne . Hears hoping it is only a week.
Gee you are having a very bad run with that vehicle, did you kick a heap of china men and then run over them??? hope this is the end of your bad luck and good times are ahead for you soon.
You guys must have kissed a chinaman somewhere along the way!!!!!!!
Hope it is only a week for you this time - and as RL says - enjoy the time!!!!! At least it is warmer up here than Victoria!
-- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 26th of May 2013 09:26:49 AM
I'll be doing most of the repair myself, so that will keep me out of misschief. And Bugger, there is no Bunnings, Supercheep, Auto Mart out here.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Sunday 26th of May 2013 09:37:24 AM
Gday...
Bugger and damn ... glad it turned out not too bad, and a week's "holiday" in Camooweal ain't that bad.
It should serve as a reminder to us all that no matter what vehicle you have, or contemplate having, you always run the risk of a mechanical breakdown.
Also, if that vehicle breaks down away from any major town there will be a long wait for the bit that broke.
Just because you have a Toyota (no matter what the drive train) will not give you a guarantee of avoiding a "holiday" somewhere.
Being a member of a motoring organisation (RACQ/RACV/NRMA etc) or the manufacturers Roadside Assistance is the only thing that will give you some degree of confidence.
Anyway Brandt and Lorraine, savour the rest, cook up a stew with a pav for dessert, wash it down with a suitable liquid and enjoy those sunsets.
Cheers - John
I would have thought having a sat-phone would get you some help... how come you cant use 1800 numbers?!
Unlucky folks, did you run over a black cat?
At least this time you can wear your shorts as you wait.
Oh dear, that's rotten luck for you, hope things get fixed real soon without anymore delays, but enjoy the sunshine while you are there, its real cold down south,
cheers Capricorn
Cheers Val.
Mr Kiwi- as here, yes I have given K R instructions to spring clean the van while I fix the cruiser.
You should have kept this one when I first sent it to you;
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JC.
Keep your chins up, tomorrow is another day and as long as you get to see it, all's fine really.
Yes, Ruth. We've done so much to it we can't give up on it now.
In times like these Kiwi-as, wondering whether one could send out a help signal to anyone passing your way from Mt Isa that could have purchased and dropped the parts off for you a bit quicker. Something else the forum could be of help for perhaps....just pondering.
We waited 16 days in Alice for a part for the Territory and 7 days in Broome for a tyre!
Anyway hope you will be on your way soon.
Cheers
Glenda
Wasn't it the water pump that gave you trouble up near Pomona last year?
Just as well you're happy to do some spring cleaning, kiwi rainbow. Last time I passed through Cammoweal, there wasn't much to do.
Isn't it great the way passing motorists will help you out. Happened to us a couple of times.
It was the alternator Beth54. And yes, it IS great that motorists help each other out here
Oh that's right.
But would you believe....we have sinceThad to replace that alternator. (the next one cost more too so we expect it to last)
So do I Dougwe