Bugga, I have been having flat battery problems in the tug for the last few days. The battery doesn't seem to hold charge over night, alright during the day while travelling around, stopping and starting.
This morning, Friday I had enough so off to the auto elec here in Downtown Devonport to see if they could pinpoint if it was the 1 year old big 4x4 Century battery OR maybe the alternator not charging properly. After a very friendly local native checked it over with his meter it was decided that the battery was faulty.
After many phone calls no one in Devonport could help me out with the Century Battery in the tug so in went a new battery, this time not Century $$$$$ later I was on my way.
I kept the Century Battery and will claim a replacement when I get back to base camp in Victoria. I will set up a duel battery system in the back of the tug that I can remove when not needed as due to all the LPG gear under the hood I don't have room for another battery.
I spose this experience comes under the heading of joy in the playground, not sure about joy though. At least I won't hold up the cue when getting off the good ship (Spirit) when In get back to the other side of the water ways. Hopefully.
oldbobsbus said
02:43 PM Feb 7, 2014
I was recently in need of a battery for a small tractor and went to a mate that has an automotive repair business to see what he had..
He gave me a battery and said if it works it is yours the supplier has replaced it for a customer but it is holding charge..
I took it home and put it in the tractor and charged it up properly and it is working perfectly 2mths later..
So be sure to check it out before you sack it Doug..
dING said
04:29 PM Feb 7, 2014
Had the same problem in the Landy
The ol Thing has dual (2) battery
System just for starting saw a
Auto sparky got him to check out
All the earth leakage and bingo
Problem solved had a few leaks
And a flat battery every 3-4 days
Putting in a new set of batterys
Would not have fixed my problem
RosieW said
04:29 PM Feb 7, 2014
Well, at least someone HAD a battery that would do the job. That in itself is a rarity for Devonport.......... Sorry we missed you. Maybe we'll catch up somewhere else in the playground......
briche said
06:48 PM Feb 7, 2014
Sorry to here that Doug, it's always a bit of an unknown but should have done better than a year. Trust you can get a good result on the dud one.
briche
Dougwe said
08:13 PM Feb 7, 2014
Time will tell Brian. I will sort all that out next week when I get back to base camp in Victoria.
The auto elec here in Devonport was very helpful though and tested to make sure the alternator was actually charging and all OK in that department. Never mind I got going again so that's all that matters for now, if it doesn't start in the morning you will here me from Launceston mate. Doesn't look like I'll get to see you in your home land sorry but my brother has plans for the weekend, not sure what till he get's back home from Launceston where he works, due any time now.
mongrel said
08:25 AM Feb 8, 2014
Good to see you got it sorted good buddy .Have a safe trip and will catch you in the playground..Good luck Dougwe.
Delta18 said
10:27 AM Feb 8, 2014
Whew, when I saw the heading of this thread I thought we had gained a pedophile in our midst
_wombat_ said
12:33 PM Feb 8, 2014
Delta18 wrote:
Whew, when I saw the heading of this thread I thought we had gained a pedophile in our midst
Neil, you may need to send Dougwe a PM to explain that
Delta18 said
12:58 PM Feb 8, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Delta18 wrote:
Whew, when I saw the heading of this thread I thought we had gained a pedophile in our midst
Neil, you may need to send Dougwe a PM to explain that
I reckon he knows, that is a bag of lollies the little lass is walking off with isn't it?
_wombat_ said
01:50 PM Feb 8, 2014
Delta18 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Delta18 wrote:
Whew, when I saw the heading of this thread I thought we had gained a pedophile in our midst
Neil, you may need to send Dougwe a PM to explain that
I reckon he knows, that is a bag of lollies the little lass is walking off with isn't it?
NO its a bloody suitcase I keep telling you that and you take no notice, maybe I should contact Lynne and she could explain to you, sometimes I think Cody has more sense.
Delta18 said
01:54 PM Feb 8, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Delta18 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Delta18 wrote:
Whew, when I saw the heading of this thread I thought we had gained a pedophile in our midst
Neil, you may need to send Dougwe a PM to explain that
I reckon he knows, that is a bag of lollies the little lass is walking off with isn't it?
NO its a bloody suitcase I keep telling you that and you take no notice, maybe I should contact Lynne and she could explain to you, sometimes I think Cody has more sense.
But a suitcase is to carry suits, surely if it carried suits then she would put a suit on on! I am sure it looks like she has a lolly in her mouth.
Dougwe said
01:55 PM Feb 8, 2014
And I keep telling that she filled the dunny, she empty's it. It is a porta potty. Clean our glasses bigW
_wombat_ said
03:12 PM Feb 8, 2014
Delta18 & Dougwe check your emails
Dougwe said
06:07 PM Feb 8, 2014
I did and replied mate.
Maybe you better do what I suggested first before you read the email though
Dougwe said
06:09 PM Feb 8, 2014
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
_wombat_ said
07:42 PM Feb 8, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
Delta18 said
10:07 PM Feb 8, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
Are you sure, looked real to me...
Plendo said
10:15 PM Feb 8, 2014
I thought Doug was referring to a different type of problem, especially after being down in Tas talking to BG about his cider. Thought he might have a problem with blistering.
_wombat_ said
10:34 PM Feb 8, 2014
Delta18 wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
Are you sure, looked real to me...
Mrs D told me you were a clown
Delta18 said
11:07 PM Feb 8, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Delta18 wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
Are you sure, looked real to me...
Mrs D told me you were a clown
I think my cheeks got a trifle sunburnt, even through the copious sunscreen I had on. The hat needs a bigger brim too I think.
_wombat_ said
11:33 PM Feb 8, 2014
Delta18 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Delta18 wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
Are you sure, looked real to me...
Mrs D told me you were a clown
I think my cheeks got a trifle sunburnt, even through the copious sunscreen I had on. The hat needs a bigger brim too I think.
Bugga, I have been having flat battery problems in the tug for the last few days. The battery doesn't seem to hold charge over night, alright during the day while travelling around, stopping and starting.
This morning, Friday I had enough so off to the auto elec here in Downtown Devonport to see if they could pinpoint if it was the 1 year old big 4x4 Century battery OR maybe the alternator not charging properly. After a very friendly local native checked it over with his meter it was decided that the battery was faulty.
After many phone calls no one in Devonport could help me out with the Century Battery in the tug so in went a new battery, this time not Century $$$$$ later I was on my way.
I kept the Century Battery and will claim a replacement when I get back to base camp in Victoria. I will set up a duel battery system in the back of the tug that I can remove when not needed as due to all the LPG gear under the hood I don't have room for another battery.
I spose this experience comes under the heading of joy in the playground, not sure about joy though. At least I won't hold up the cue when getting off the good ship (Spirit) when In get back to the other side of the water ways. Hopefully.
I was recently in need of a battery for a small tractor and went to a mate that has an automotive repair business to see what he had..
He gave me a battery and said if it works it is yours the supplier has replaced it for a customer but it is holding charge..
I took it home and put it in the tractor and charged it up properly and it is working perfectly 2mths later..
So be sure to check it out before you sack it Doug..
Had the same problem in the Landy
The ol Thing has dual (2) battery
System just for starting saw a
Auto sparky got him to check out
All the earth leakage and bingo
Problem solved had a few leaks
And a flat battery every 3-4 days
Putting in a new set of batterys
Would not have fixed my problem
Sorry to here that Doug, it's always a bit of an unknown but should have done better than a year. Trust you can get a good result on the dud one.
briche
The auto elec here in Devonport was very helpful though and tested to make sure the alternator was actually charging and all OK in that department. Never mind I got going again so that's all that matters for now, if it doesn't start in the morning you will here me from Launceston mate. Doesn't look like I'll get to see you in your home land sorry but my brother has plans for the weekend, not sure what till he get's back home from Launceston where he works, due any time now.
Whew, when I saw the heading of this thread I thought we had gained a pedophile in our midst
Neil, you may need to send Dougwe a PM to explain that
I reckon he knows, that is a bag of lollies the little lass is walking off with isn't it?
NO its a bloody suitcase I keep telling you that and you take no notice, maybe I should contact Lynne and she could explain to you, sometimes I think Cody has more sense.
But a suitcase is to carry suits, surely if it carried suits then she would put a suit on on!
I am sure it looks like she has a lolly in her mouth.
And I keep telling that she filled the dunny, she empty's it. It is a porta potty. Clean our glasses bigW
Delta18 & Dougwe check your emails
I did and replied mate.
Maybe you better do what I suggested first before you read the email though
Delta, wombat photo shopped the pic he sent you. Seriously.
Would I tell fibs
Are you sure, looked real to me...
I thought Doug was referring to a different type of problem, especially after being down in Tas talking to BG about his cider. Thought he might have a problem with blistering.
Mrs D told me you were a clown
I think my cheeks got a trifle sunburnt, even through the copious sunscreen I had on. The hat needs a bigger brim too I think.
not my fault if your head is too big.
