Won't be going anywhere for a while!

Happywanderer · The Master

RE: Won't be going anywhere for a while!

Sheba · Guru

The lower pressure in mine, was from when I went North, and on the way back got some-one to check my tyres. He, [in a tyre place] told me to go down from where I had them.

The tyre guy I go to now, is a business that services heavy trucks etc. all the time. Not just somewhere like Beaurepairs or similar places. The boss is out working with the employees all the time, and it's a very happy work environment. They take pride in their work.

Sorry, didn't mean to sound like an ad.

Cheers,

Sheba.

ChiChi1 · Guru

Me too. Thought I had bought a rig that wouldn't cost money. Haa! Two trips so far. $600 1st. $400 this time and still not happy. Have to take it in on Saturday for a check to see if it will take me home.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

HW, you have not done many klms since you purchased Myrtle, so how did it pass the roadworthy ? in the first place

Smokeydk · Guru

Tyres are part of owning a vehicle...........it hurt my pocket early this year...5 Cooper tyres for my Pajero at $340 each

wished only had to pay $95 for them

spent $1,300 for 3 Rhino roof racks fitted for Paj....only to find last weekend they werent level (lower at front and rear)....had to get spacers to lift them level....another $80 thankyou

thats not counting.....Solar panels for house $12,000.......and skylight last tuesday.....$450......now wheres Vics money tree..LOL

Happywanderer · The Master

Too true wombat. Probably haven't done more than 5,000 ks. I bet the tyres weren't even looked at.

Vic · Guru

Wish I did have a money tree Dave, more like a debt tree, lol !

In regards to tyres for Hi Ace, remember that the later models have bigger tyres (higher) and have different tyre pressures.

Mine says 51psi front and rear on the sticker inside the drivers door, seems to run ok on that.

Beth54 · Guru

Sheba wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:
Called into Bridgestone to ask the correct presssure for my tyres as had so much conflicting information. Turns out to be 36 by the way.

I'd get that figure double-checked if I were you Marj. My Tyre man said I should have 45 in the front, [motor is heavy] and 40 in the back. My tyres wore unevenly on 35/6, and at the new pressure, I'm getting an extra 20 odd K's for the same amount of fuel.
My manual says 45 Loaded/ 38-40 unloaded, so I'm going with what my Tyre guy says from now on.
Cheers,
Sheba.

Son used to work in tyres and he says you always need to put in more than what's on the plate,,,mine's inside the door frame, don't know if it's the same place on all vehicles.

Beth54 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
HW, you have not done many klms since you purchased Myrtle, so how did it pass the roadworthy ? in the first place

My thoughts exactly Wombat.

Hylda&Jon · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Thankfully I don't have a a/con like yours CG so no big costs there.
Vic I have a dent in the side just behind the sliding door. Was there when I got Myrtle. Think I will leave it there, maybe disguise it with some decoration later.

Look around for an "OUCH!' sticker for it

Beth54 · Guru

I've been shopping around for my tyres and springs.

King Springs has a wholesale place at Ashmore and quoted $170 for the two. I'd have to buy them from Autobarn or other, and get someone to fit them. Pedders quoted $370 supply, and $830 supply and fit. I'm currently waiting for Autobarn to ring me back.

Tyres are anywhere up to $149, but I've found some online for $80plus $15 for fitting etc.

Big difference on both counts. Pays to shop around, although I realize you may not have that option depending on where you live.

rockylizard · Guru

Beth54 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
HW, you have not done many klms since you purchased Myrtle, so how did it pass the roadworthy ? in the first place
My thoughts exactly Wombat.

Gday...

One of the very big problems with "Roadworthy" Certificates. They are valid for only 30days from the date of the issue of the Certificate (usually the 2nd check after rectifying any defects). Most inspectors give the OK on tyres unless they show signs of damage,are very worn or have uneven wear. It is figured that for a tyre to last 30days means only about 1,000km. Catch22.

I support roadworthy checks ..... but they are only good at highlighting obvious items (on the list) that in many ways, whilst having an impact on safety, have no bearing on reliability.

Cheers

John

Hylda&Jon · Guru

Beth54 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
HW, you have not done many klms since you purchased Myrtle, so how did it pass the roadworthy ? in the first place
My thoughts exactly Wombat.

Tyres for passing roadworthy & having reliable tyres for long term travel are a very different criteria, Tyres with a match head depth of tread can legally pass rego but no way would I do long term travel with them that way.

It's best to always travel long distances with very good tyres especially for your own peace of mind.(even more important with a fully laden van).

Cheers

Jon

valnrob · Guru

There sure are ongoing expenses We just brought another solar panel to go on the roof, new deep cycle battery, LED strip lights for outside and inside van. One new tyre. Our van is a oldish Viscount that needed a paint job but luckily the other half can do that so saved us a bit just brought the paint
The good thing is we don't have to go into a van park, unless we want to, so there are savings in that respect. As long as we budget well we can still enjoy our time out seeing this big beautiful country.

cheers

Happywanderer · The Master

Ok! Decided it was time to do something with Myrtle that was not going to cost money. So took down all the curtains and washed them. Guess what!!!! Half of them fell to bits. They were rotten.
Will head off looking for new curtains tomorrow.

gubby · Guru

Well Marj, looks like you're in the same boat as a few others, can't travel until you Retyre... wink

Beth54 · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Ok! Decided it was time to do something with Myrtle that was not going to cost money. So took down all the curtains and washed them. Guess what!!!! Half of them fell to bits. They were rotten.
Will head off looking for new curtains tomorrow.

Oh that's a b.ugger! Wouldn't be surprised if mine do that too. Havn't looked too closely at them yet.

The blinds in my sister & b-i-l's van are slowly breaking, so she decided to just replace them with curtains. She had the original bedspread which she'd replaced with a doona, so she cut it up and made curtains out of it. She said every time another blind breaks, she'll just cut up a bit more! biggrin

-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 9th of September 2011 05:34:44 PM

tonyd · Guru

On a slightly happier note, my WA driver's licence is due for renewal, $116 for five years. Rang them today and asked if there was a discount for we certified old buggers and was delighted to be told that if I go in and show them my Senior's Card, the licence is FREE!
And they don't even want a new photo (which is a pity, as the existing one is a shocker).
And yesterday, I had a win with a new private health insurance deal, and then another win at the pharmacy by getting six months worth of scripts filled at once (Regulation 24).
Just about to go to the shops. Think I'll get a Lotto ticket. When a bloke's on a roll . . .

Cheers, Tony