"The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin

vk6tnc · Guru

My New 12 Month Plan fulfilled

yeoeleven · Guru

Last November I made a new 12 month plan to buy a Coaster:-
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/my-new-12-month-plan.html
and in December found a suitable one and did a deal:-
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/update-to-my-new-12-month-plan.html
Now I am pleased to say the the coaster is registered and I can officially drive it, but not without many hassles along the way. All documented here in various posts as I progressed slowly to today's result.

Many said that they would never buy an unregistered vehicle without a roadworthy but really I didn't have any choice, I had minimum funds and it was just not possible to buy a coaster prepared to that level with a $3000 down payment but I risked that deposit and was able to pay the balance of $3500 by the time I left Tassie. Since then living in Frankston with Jules' son Chris and his partner Paula I have been able to finally achieve my goal around $4000 later.

The main problem was lack of registration history and the need for an Engineer's Certification to convert the bus into a mobile home as well as the requirement to reduce the GVM from 4520kgs (over the C class drivers license by 20kg) down to 4495kgs. Obviously the next problem was the roadworthy but with Chris's help that was achieved. The 2 previous owners were daunted by the problems associated with registering the coaster and just gave up and sold it.

So what now? Firstly I have to pay back one of my friends who bought the shockies at a time when I couldn't so that looks like the next pension is partially taken up but I am expecting to leave Frankston in a northerly direction visiting Kyabram for a couple of days before visiting friends from my time in Esperance in October 2011 now living near Lakes Entrance. John

bill12 · Guru

Congratulations, John. I admire your resolution, and hope I am as good at your age. Keep it up, Mate. Come up and visit. Bill

pauline · Guru

YEH...............how great you must feel Jon and so you should, now all that is needed is photos. please

jetj · Guru

Well done John, you are an amazing person. Most would have given up, now to enjoy the coaster.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

There is a photo of the coaster under the other post re compliance plate - number plate in full view!!!! Congratulations to John for his perseverence and continued good humour through this time!!!

pauline · Guru

I am a busybody Jules I want inside pics and what has been done...............

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Oh, ok - he did put some up on the other thread - but maybe a photographic record on here would be good - for the stickybeaks among us biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin so, come on John - that's enough celebrating now - post the pics for us!!!!

barina · Guru

So glad to hear you are finally mobile agian after all your hard work. Great achievment with lots of perserverance

yeoeleven · Guru

The work I have done inside the coaster has mainly been inconspicuous installations like anderson plugs, reversing camera, tachometer, solar panel wiring, additional batteries and 12 volt sockets.

The only changes have been the new fridge and removing a car seat to use the area to store the Coleman Hot Water On Demand unit and the generator. Above that area now has a bench top where I will house a fridge freezer eventually, I will post a couple of pics showing the changes tomorrow but the rest of the inside will still look the same as shown in the Update to my 12 Month Plan link posted earlier. John

billeeeeeee · Guru

Known you for two years now old fella, expected nothing less, from you ,,,Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, sooooo happy for you old friend,,,,,,, stay excited John,, its all ahead now ,,,,the play ground Awaits you,,,Ladies stand in line , the studmoble is about to depart,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Billeeeeeeee

GaryKelly · Guru

Yep, as a mate of mine says, keep your eyes on the prize. And that's what you've done, John. You must be feeling very pleased with yourself, and with good reason.

pauline · Guru

and so he should..........

Sheba · Guru

Good for you John. Just goes to show you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Now go and enjoy it.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

And you still have at least half of the twelve months left John. Well done!

herbie · Guru

Well done John, now you can follow your dreams and hopes in comfort and style....Just keep on keepen on .

sarg · Guru

Good on ya John. What a great job you have done. Congrats on your fortitude and perserverance in getting the job done. I bet you are glad that its all over now.
So now you can get back to travelling and seeing more of the Big Playground.............and we can now settle back and follow your travels again too. I think that I can say for all of us here in The Grey Nomad Forums, that we have missed reading of your travel adventures and pics................So get out there now and do it.....Keep Safe Mate.....Sarg.

eureka · Senior Member

sarg wrote:

So now you can get back to travelling and seeing more of the Big Playground.............and we can now settle back and follow your travels again too. I think that I can say for all of us here in The Grey Nomad Forums, that we have missed reading of your travel adventures and pics................So get out there now and do it.....Keep Safe Mate.....Sarg.

I totally agree Sarg.

Congrats to you John.

kandagal · Guru

I so enjoy looking at your travel pics so now we all have something to look forward to. Safe travelling

Jack Mac · Senior Member

Congratulations John. Hope you have many miles of trouble free touring.

I look forward to catching up next time you're up this way.

cheers,

John

scottynbulldog · Senior Member

Well done John you are an inspiration to us all.

Like everyone else I am missing your pics and travel stories. Enjoy being on the road again and safe travels in your new home.

retiree · Veteran Member

john well done and enjoy your travels in your new home hope to catch up on the road again cherylle and wayne

yeoeleven · Guru

Pictures of the Coaster when I bought it can be found in the Update link earlier in this post but now I am adding some pics of the interior where changes have been made. The padded silver foil across the windows is in place with velcro and hopefully will keep out some of the cold in the evenings. The extended bench creates a place for a fridge freezer. John

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jules47 · The Happy Helper

Looks great John - can't wait to see you on the road!!!!

pauline · Guru

all those comforts John ..............you won't know yourself, it's great being on the road living this way but a bit of comfort along the way can't hurt

Cheers

neilnruth · Guru

Well done John from us too. 'Perseverance' must be your middle name. We were once told by a friend that he admired us for enjoying travel with what we could afford (1982 poptop Viscount) and we would admire you for sticking to a tight budget and being prepared to wait until you could afford it before you did it. Well done. Now I am sure you will enjoy more travel just as much as you did before - just in more comfort. Congratulations.

Duh · Guru

Great job John, all your gadgets on hand too!

Geez you won't even have to get out of bed for a beer with the fridge that handy, lol ! wink biggrin

Have you decided what your are going to do regards insurance on the bus or if already insured who you went with?

the rocket · Guru

well done. enjoy.

jimbo · Guru

Well donre John...I'm glad you have your Coaster......You are most welcome to drop into Bacchus Marsh for a coffee and Yak with Shirls and I

briche · Guru

Hey young timer, what a great job you have pulled off. It's just an example of what can be done when you put your mind to it and you have certainty shown that is in your nature. The end result looks wonderful and by the looks of iI will be a dream to own and travel in. Once again, well done.

Best regards

Brian and Cheryl