From Compliance Plate to Roadworthy Certificate to Registration
jules47 said
02:28 AM Apr 18, 2013
Great John - did you enjoy driving it? Bit different to the Hi Ace? And yes, Chris does work hard, but then again, he is a bit younger than you!!!! We are in Sydney - Narrabeen CP.
yeoeleven said
04:47 AM Apr 18, 2013
jules47 wrote:
Great John - did you enjoy driving it? Bit different to the Hi Ace? And yes, Chris does work hard, but then again, he is a bit younger than you!!!! We are in Sydney - Narrabeen CP.
Hi Julie,
I did enjoy driving the Coaster, seemed easy once I got going but initially looked big especially pointing down the steep driveway I felt very high on the road.
You are in a caravan park???? there must be a total lacking of free camps around where you are.
John
jules47 said
02:43 PM Apr 18, 2013
No free camping round this area - so just indulging ourselves a bit - heading north again today, not sure where to, but might go off the highway to find a spot for tonight - going to see Sue and Stan ( from that infamous night at Gum???????) and Coffs Harbour of course. Good luck with the roady today. Let us know results.
jetj said
11:35 PM Apr 18, 2013
Jules,
There is free camping at Richmond Wanderest without power if you join the club @ $4 membership fee for 72 hours. West of Sydney but near the train line.
Narrabeen and Lane Cove CP if you don't have dogs. Both are quite nice I believe.
jules47 said
11:48 PM Apr 18, 2013
We wanted to be in the Narrabeen area, and decided just to go to the Big 4 Janette - only one night. Thanks anyway.
jetj said
12:14 AM Apr 19, 2013
It's lovely over there, I don't like driving around there though.
Sorry John back to your complience and roadworthy certs. I'm so looking forward to your being able to travel again in the new vehicle. I'm going through separation anxiety from hearing of your travels and pictures.
yeoeleven said
02:13 AM Apr 19, 2013
Thursday and now I have a roadworthy certificate "whoopee whoopee" at last I can go to Vic Roads and actually get the coaster registered. I have an appointment to take it in next Wednesday and so far as I know I have all the certifications and information necessary to get the registration. This has been a long and difficult process but now it would appear to be reaching a successful conclusion. John
Scotty01 said
02:18 AM Apr 19, 2013
Congrats John, Hopefully will catch up again on the road someday!
pauline said
02:25 AM Apr 19, 2013
That is great news John.................have had all my fingers and toes crossed for you, you have earned it so enjoy.
the ginger nomad said
03:11 AM Apr 19, 2013
Have been following your journey with the coaster with interest. How BLOODY good is that. Hope to meet up with somewhere out in our great backyard! Really pleased that all is going well. John
bronnie said
03:26 AM Apr 19, 2013
That is fantastic news John.......congrats
cheers Bronnie
herbie said
04:41 AM Apr 19, 2013
Well done John, Now just the next little piece of paper and you can resume your nomadic life style , that you appear to thrive on. I really salute you on your determind and can do attitude to every thing that is throwen in your path.Now for the next stage of your new beginning.
KevKim37 said
07:32 AM Apr 19, 2013
Hi Patty,
We have moved on and stopped o/nite near pine plantation east of Nelson beside h/way, then to Port MacDonnell for two nights at the mouth of 8 Mile Creek, then to Mt Gambier Showgrounds at this moment for a few days. Great to be travelling the flatter roads for a change to Tassie and the Great Ocean Road hills and curves. The weather has been pretty good lately just a few light showers and not too cold.
We hope you are well and still on the move..
Cheers Kevin/Kim.
Evie n Rhys said
03:25 PM Apr 19, 2013
I too have been watching and reading with bated breath John. So pleased it is all coming together. I am heading off for 6 months on Sunday so I hope to catch up with you again somewhere along the way. Enjoy your new chalet. Cheers Tess
beiffe said
03:32 PM Apr 19, 2013
I hope you can hit the road as soon as you have the plates. You will now have a palace to impress those young girls you naughty boy. Age is only in the mind so I hope all goes well and you can continue on your epic journey enjoying this great country. Regards Brian
yeoeleven said
03:57 PM Apr 19, 2013
beiffe wrote:
I hope you can hit the road as soon as you have the plates. You will now have a palace to impress those young girls you naughty boy. Age is only in the mind so I hope all goes well and you can continue on your epic journey enjoying this great country. Regards Brian
Thanks for all the positive comments, I have to wait for the next pension to register the coaster so that is next week and a fortnight later I can pay back Larry who bought the shockies for me. After the 7th May I will be able to set off.
I am planning a couple of days to a local free camp once the rego is complete, not sure where yet but want a trial run and set up to make sure of everything.
John
pauline said
04:02 PM Apr 19, 2013
good idea about the free camp John.............just in case,don't want to get stuck somewhere with no friends to help out.
Gerty Dancer said
04:11 PM Apr 19, 2013
Congratulations! Whew, at last, have been on tenterhooks. Goodonya John.
wendyv said
02:56 AM Apr 20, 2013
John - something else to think about for the Coaster............I presume you have some sort of curtain that shuts off the body of the bus from the view through the front window? As we do in ours. But all that glass is not great insulation - against either cold or heat. I measured our front and driver side windows and from an auto discount store bought 3 of those silver screen things that stick on the glass. They weren't perfect fit, but made a distinct improvement. Eventually I was able to get the properly made, padded ones that are specifically made for Coaster - but they cost a few hundred dollars.
jules47 said
03:18 PM Apr 20, 2013
There is a place called "Topgear2go" who make the silver window covers to fit most vehicles - they will make them to fit any size window - and half the price of some I have seen advertised. We have them and they work really well - cost about $180 for the front and side ones delivered from memory - they are on the internet.
In Queensland - Gold Coast I think.
yeoeleven said
03:45 PM Apr 20, 2013
Haven't camped in the Coaster yet and have no seperation from the front cabin, will check out how it is next week hopefully when I have a quick couple of days away.
I do have the sun cover that Jules gave me plus one from the Hi Ace and the previous owner left a huge roll of padded sun protection stuff so I will check out that aspect later.
Getting closer,
John
jules47 said
04:02 PM Apr 20, 2013
Counting the days now John - we are in Coffs!
herbie said
06:48 PM Apr 20, 2013
We are all like kids asking ...ARE WE THERE YET !!!!
shadyandme said
09:02 PM Apr 20, 2013
Where did you get them from Wendy?
wendyv said
11:48 PM Apr 20, 2013
Saw ad in The Wanderer - Solarscreen. They are in Carina Qld. 07 3398 5500. (I have no connection with them other than as a customer). When I phoned, all they needed was the year of the Coaster - they obviously have the dimensions for different models, at hand. The ones I got fit really closely and are much better quality than I expected! The pack even included a little cover for the small window that my Coaster has by the knee of the passenger. I was impressed.
On the shakedown trip last year - which was along the Murray, and to Beechworth, in August - it was obvious that despite the curtain behind the front seats, the large area of glass was conducting the cold inside, at night. That was the impetus for upgrading to the customized shades.
yeoeleven said
01:11 AM Apr 21, 2013
Saturday and I fixed up the gas for use outside, I have a door outside where the gas bottle is located so I bought 2 1.2mtr lengths of flexible low pressure hose and found the various adapters to go from the regulator to the cooker under the van to a point under the awning where I will be cooking. Set it up and all is well.
Yesterday I wired in the after market tachometer from the Hi Ace and set it up on the Coaster. There isn't much apart from the cupboards etc., left in the Hi Ace I have taken just about every item and installed them in the Coaster. Getting closer!!!!!! John
pauline said
01:43 AM Apr 21, 2013
so what will you do with the old girl when you move on John ?
yeoeleven said
05:03 PM Apr 21, 2013
pauline wrote:
so what will you do with the old girl when you move on John ?
Hi Pauline,
there is not much value left in the Hi Ace and we don't think that it would pass a roadworthy without too much expense so I am leaving it with Chris it will be up to him to decide it's future.
I will remove the plates and use the concession advantage with the Vic registration, I offered to make a transfer before surrendering the plates but he decided against that. He has the other Hi Ace which was given to me when I got back from Tassie and may create a better one from both.
Today I will be working on the space created with the fridge from the Hi Ace being shorter than the previous one and leaving a usable space above. I have a shelf, hinges and a front panel. Never very good with carpentry but here goes.
John
Sheba said
04:26 AM Apr 22, 2013
Good to see it's all coming together for you John.
Cheers,
Sheba.
yeoeleven said
11:58 PM Apr 24, 2013
AT LAST THE COASTER IS REGISTERED it is 5 months since I did the deal to buy it and at last I can officially drive it registered as a mobile home in my name. This post has gone long enough from Compliance Plate to Registration so I will start another one just as a summary.
Hi Julie,
I did enjoy driving the Coaster, seemed easy once I got going but initially looked big especially pointing down the steep driveway I felt very high on the road.
You are in a caravan park???? there must be a total lacking of free camps around where you are.
John
Good luck with the roady today. Let us know results.
Jules,
There is free camping at Richmond Wanderest without power if you join the club @ $4 membership fee for 72 hours. West of Sydney but near the train line.
Narrabeen and Lane Cove CP if you don't have dogs. Both are quite nice I believe.
It's lovely over there, I don't like driving around there though.
Sorry John back to your complience and roadworthy certs. I'm so looking forward to your being able to travel again in the new vehicle. I'm going through separation anxiety from hearing of your travels and pictures.
Thursday and now I have a roadworthy certificate "whoopee whoopee" at last I can go to Vic Roads and actually get the coaster registered. I have an appointment to take it in next Wednesday and so far as I know I have all the certifications and information necessary to get the registration. This has been a long and difficult process but now it would appear to be reaching a successful conclusion. John
Congrats John, Hopefully will catch up again on the road someday!
Really pleased that all is going well.
John
cheers Bronnie
Well done John, Now just the next little piece of paper and you can resume your nomadic life style , that you appear to thrive on. I really salute you on your determind and can do attitude to every thing that is throwen in your path.Now for the next stage of your new beginning.
Hi Patty,
We have moved on and stopped o/nite near pine plantation east of Nelson beside h/way, then to Port MacDonnell for two nights at the mouth of 8 Mile Creek, then to Mt Gambier Showgrounds at this moment for a few days. Great to be travelling the flatter roads for a change to Tassie and the Great Ocean Road hills and curves. The weather has been pretty good lately just a few light showers and not too cold.
We hope you are well and still on the move..
Cheers Kevin/Kim.
Cheers
Tess
You will now have a palace to impress those young girls you naughty boy.
Age is only in the mind so I hope all goes well and you can continue on your epic journey enjoying this great country.
Regards
Brian
Thanks for all the positive comments, I have to wait for the next pension to register the coaster so that is next week and a fortnight later I can pay back Larry who bought the shockies for me. After the 7th May I will be able to set off.
I am planning a couple of days to a local free camp once the rego is complete, not sure where yet but want a trial run and set up to make sure of everything.
John
In Queensland - Gold Coast I think.
Haven't camped in the Coaster yet and have no seperation from the front cabin, will check out how it is next week hopefully when I have a quick couple of days away.
I do have the sun cover that Jules gave me plus one from the Hi Ace and the previous owner left a huge roll of padded sun protection stuff so I will check out that aspect later.
Getting closer,
John
We are all like kids asking ...ARE WE THERE YET !!!!
Where did you get them from Wendy?
On the shakedown trip last year - which was along the Murray, and to Beechworth, in August - it was obvious that despite the curtain behind the front seats, the large area of glass was conducting the cold inside, at night. That was the impetus for upgrading to the customized shades.
Saturday and I fixed up the gas for use outside, I have a door outside where the gas bottle is located so I bought 2 1.2mtr lengths of flexible low pressure hose and found the various adapters to go from the regulator to the cooker under the van to a point under the awning where I will be cooking. Set it up and all is well.
Yesterday I wired in the after market tachometer from the Hi Ace and set it up on the Coaster. There isn't much apart from the cupboards etc., left in the Hi Ace I have taken just about every item and installed them in the Coaster. Getting closer!!!!!! John
Hi Pauline,
there is not much value left in the Hi Ace and we don't think that it would pass a roadworthy without too much expense so I am leaving it with Chris it will be up to him to decide it's future.
I will remove the plates and use the concession advantage with the Vic registration, I offered to make a transfer before surrendering the plates but he decided against that. He has the other Hi Ace which was given to me when I got back from Tassie and may create a better one from both.
Today I will be working on the space created with the fridge from the Hi Ace being shorter than the previous one and leaving a usable space above. I have a shelf, hinges and a front panel. Never very good with carpentry but here goes.
John
Good to see it's all coming together for you John.
Cheers,
Sheba.
AT LAST THE COASTER IS REGISTERED it is 5 months since I did the deal to buy it and at last I can officially drive it registered as a mobile home in my name. This post has gone long enough from Compliance Plate to Registration so I will start another one just as a summary.