Started up the bus yesterday and found no ignition lights and no gauges, neither was there any charge going into the cranking battery.
The day after the long weekend is not a good time to find someone to look at the problems but after some Skype phone calls I was on my way to Monto. After some investigating checking fuses, alternator and regulator the problem was partially fixed so now the bus charges from the alternator but I have no gauges so I can't tell how fast I am travelling or whether the petrol is running out or temperature too high.
Not to worry I have the phone number of a good auto elec in Biloela who will make the time to check out all the wiring and restore the bus to good again. So after more time on the internet I will return to Wuruma Dam and set an appointment for next Monday, the time planned to move on.
John
Dougwe said
03:50 PM Apr 22, 2014
So now I have a partner in tug/bus electrical problems John. Not good mate. I hope the Auto Elec can sort things out for you. I am still waiting on my tug, all going well should get it back before this weekend, all sorted I hope.
Highwayman said
06:07 PM Apr 22, 2014
Sorry to hear about your lecky problems john bit of a worry when anything goes wrong with a home on wheels. Hopefully you find the right person to do the job. Might have to find free parking for awhile so you can pay for the fixing. Cya roy
billeeeeeee said
07:19 PM Apr 22, 2014
Howdyeeee old fella, !!Bugger!!, hope you get it sorted out John, I had Repco look at the Star ship, diagnostic stuff, could not find a problem, sooooooooo, and how is that other fruit loop with you,,,,, hooked up with Mel today, good to see her again, will be in Emerald a couple of days, see you old fella..... Billeeeeeee
Now got an appointment for 8.30am in Biloela Monday so it looks like a Sunday set off.
Will camp just outside Biloela on Sunday and take it from there.
John
jules47 said
03:59 PM Apr 23, 2014
Hi John - Steve and Marj parked at Lawgi Park on the way to Bilo - they said it was ok.
We are still in Emerald - Marj gets solar panel fitted tomorrow.
yeoeleven said
01:49 PM Apr 28, 2014
Problems over, saw the auto elec at 8.30am as planned and got a call at 11.30am all fixed and ok.
He checked over all the contacts and corrected some the end result cost around $300 with no parts needed.
Have finished my shopping now that I know that I can travel on and will proceed to Dawson River 7kms past Moura for a few days. Anyone in the area is invited to call in. John
EXISTO Group
160 Callide St.,
Biloela 4992 1118
oldboar said
02:05 PM Apr 28, 2014
Good to hear , young fella. We're still at Townsville for another week or so waiting for the magnetic mounts to suit the 5.2m telescopic phone/internet antenna to arrive as they were on back order. Not a problem as we both enjoy it here with my new grandson, Lucas. Once the mounts turn up we'll then start meandering westwards. Pity about the pic, I'll replace it with a better one shortly
Darrell & Sandra
-- Edited by oldboar on Monday 28th of April 2014 02:07:39 PM
Started up the bus yesterday and found no ignition lights and no gauges, neither was there any charge going into the cranking battery.
The day after the long weekend is not a good time to find someone to look at the problems but after some Skype phone calls I was on my way to Monto. After some investigating checking fuses, alternator and regulator the problem was partially fixed so now the bus charges from the alternator but I have no gauges so I can't tell how fast I am travelling or whether the petrol is running out or temperature too high.
Not to worry I have the phone number of a good auto elec in Biloela who will make the time to check out all the wiring and restore the bus to good again. So after more time on the internet I will return to Wuruma Dam and set an appointment for next Monday, the time planned to move on.
John
Sorry to hear about your lecky problems john bit of a worry when anything goes wrong with a home on wheels. Hopefully you find the right person to do the job. Might have to find free parking for awhile so you can pay for the fixing. Cya roy
Howdyeeee old fella, !!Bugger!!, hope you get it sorted out John, I had Repco look at the Star ship, diagnostic stuff, could not find a problem, sooooooooo, and how is that other fruit loop with you,,,,, hooked up with Mel today, good to see her again, will be in Emerald a couple of days, see you old fella..... Billeeeeeee
Now got an appointment for 8.30am in Biloela Monday so it looks like a Sunday set off.
Will camp just outside Biloela on Sunday and take it from there.
John
We are still in Emerald - Marj gets solar panel fitted tomorrow.
Problems over, saw the auto elec at 8.30am as planned and got a call at 11.30am all fixed and ok.
He checked over all the contacts and corrected some the end result cost around $300 with no parts needed.
Have finished my shopping now that I know that I can travel on and will proceed to Dawson River 7kms past Moura for a few days. Anyone in the area is invited to call in. John
EXISTO Group
160 Callide St.,
Biloela 4992 1118
Good to hear , young fella. We're still at Townsville for another week or so waiting for the magnetic mounts to suit the 5.2m telescopic phone/internet antenna to arrive as they were on back order. Not a problem as we both enjoy it here with my new grandson, Lucas. Once the mounts turn up we'll then start meandering westwards. Pity about the pic, I'll replace it with a better one shortly
Darrell & Sandra
-- Edited by oldboar on Monday 28th of April 2014 02:07:39 PM