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patrolst


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Hi Chris.

Congratulations on your new purchase good to hear you will have a bit of comfort now.

You may have to invest in a diesel heater for those cold winter trips.

Raylee and I really enjoyed ours after we saw you last year.

 



-- Edited by patrolst on Saturday 15th of June 2013 10:17:31 AM

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I'm on the maiden voyage with my new Mercedes Sprinter as a pilot vehicle.

Technical details of vehicle: (For the girls and guys who are interested)  The rest of you can talk among yourselves, go and make a cuppa or move on to other topics.

Long wheel base, 2.3 litre, turbo diesel 5 cylinder, 5 speed manual, fully fitted out with deep cycle battery and charger, 240 mains power or 2.5 KV A diesel generator, r/c aircon.  It's a 2005 model, with 47000 kms on the clock at time of purchase.

The "Mercedes Motel", or "Betty Benz" to our friends (you) beats the hell out of camping outside my vehicle at any time of the year.  But that little sacrifice over the last 3 years has earned this little comfort car.

Betty is also an investment into my future travel when I hang up the beacons, wig wags and sign.

I'm going to have the grey water tank removed and install another fuel tank to add to the 75 litres already in it.

Oh, did I mention I'm a little bit proud, and extremely excited to be the owner of this magnificent vehicle.  Photos will follow.



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When can we book a room at The Mercedes Motel ?? lol


Good on you Granny ,I hope you will enjoy it


cheers John

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GaryKelly wrote:

Sounds awesome, Granny. And to think I got all excited today about buying kitchen utensils and bakeware for my camper. Oh well...

 Every purchase no matter how big or small is exciting when your getting ready for your trip.

Mark



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Hi Cruising Granny

That's fantastic, a great purchase indeed.

The five cylinder OM602 is a great powerhouse and very reliable, just make sure you keep up the services and all will be great.

Hope you have many happy journeys.

Mark



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Good on you CG. Hope you get plenty of enjoyment out of Betty benz. Be safe out there and hope to catch up once we start our travels...Good Luck...

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The way to go girl.smilesmilesmile

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Thought I'd already left a comment but it is now missing !! Anyway, congratulations Chris, you are pretty flash now,


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Well done Granny!!! Are you still keeping your caravan?

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I look forward to the photos. Sounds like a good unit.



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Sounds awesome, Granny. And to think I got all excited today about buying kitchen utensils and bakeware for my camper. Oh well...

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Well done, great choice .....  but what does 'Rosie' think of it?

When are you going to change your Avatar?



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Good on ya Chris, sounds great.

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Hi Chris,

              What great news hope that you are thoroughly enjoying your new toy and what a joy no more sleeping outside. Helena (Anne)

 

 



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Can't wait to see the Pics. Chris.

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Great to hear Chris. We need a picture to wave to you on the road.

We are at present heading west to Perth and are round about Elliston. going nice and slowly.

Congratulations again.

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Congratulations CG. Every trip will feel that much better after a good rest in the comfort of Betty Benz. Enjoy.

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Congratulations, very swish.

Henceforth known as the convoy command vehicle.

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Congratulations Chris, now you won't have to stay overnight occasionally at other GN's places between work trips anymore as before, although you may need to park outside overnight now and then to empty your toilet cassette and power recharge.

I see you are parked up in Firefly's driveway at the moment according to FF. 

 



 



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onya Chris .

Betty Benz is going to serve you Faithfully .

Great talking to you again th other night .

Herself bought a Corimal , not quite as big as yours .

Now we can be "officially g-n's'

Richo.



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Cograts Chris - so the "spare room" is being put out to pasture, eh? Has served you well, but you will be much more comfortable in Betty Benz for sure - have to spend another night or two at Nindigully together!! Or somewhere - we are heading to the Centre next month, might see you on the road somewhere.

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Thanks everyone for your comments.
The caravan is still "home" base in Adelaide. Rosy will be relocated to a new owner.
It will be hard to part with the vehicle which has served me so well since 2004 for more than 200000 kms. But she's worked very hard to allow me to afford Betty.
Just as Rosy has been, Betty will be faithfully serviced and maintained by my regular mechanic.
It took a lot of work for the auto-electrician to fit the signage and lighting required to do the job.
They all agree it's a great vehicle which has been fitted out very professionally.
I won't need a heater. She has a R/C aircon which is run by the diesel genny.
I have plans to have some sign writing added when I get back to Adelaide. You'll recognise us by the 2 sets of beacons on the roof.

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