Driving across Australia . . . twice.

[savage1987]

What do I need / should i have for the trip??

As it stands, my VX Clubsport bodykit should be fitted by then, albeit unpainted . . . http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...ad.php?t=42244

What I've got on the list so far . . . (will be updated as suggestions come in)
Bonnet protector
Headlight protectors (I hate the look of both of these things but I think for this trip they're a necessary evil)
Towing gear - Cogez is driving his VP Calais over with me . . . can't hurt, just in case . . . even though I won't have a towbar because of the kit lol
Spare fluids, water
Toolbag
Spare drive belt
Spare fuses
Mobile & charger
Extra/spare globes - headlights, taillights, high beams
Trolley jack
Spare wheel
Torch
Toilet paper lol
Radiator hoses


Think of anything else I might need?? PLEASE let me know. I'm leaving on Dec 19th.

Cheers
Sammy B

[stmcomms]

Hey there, Just a thought, How about some spare fuses and or relays? Just in case.

[MyVPIsFasterThanYourVP]

spikes on the front of the car to catch kangaroos/hitchhikers! Mobile phone with car charger. Duct tape to quieten the noise that seems to come from passenger seats fitted with the girlfriend/wife/children option. I drove my Kombi from Wilsons Prom (South most point of mainland) to Byron Bay (East most point) to Bamaga (North most point). I was too scared to even carry a car jack in case it invited my car to get as flat! Was just my guitar my dog and me!

[vy_storm]

One must have....... a roadside assistance membership

Just drove Adelaide to Sydney and back this week, plenty of roos and bunnies the whole way across.......

[xlr8_87]

2 spares

[fabz]

Shoo Roo whistles. Like $5 !!!

[savage1987]

Hey there, Just a thought, How about some spare fuses and or relays? Just in case.

Good call. I have a bunch of spare fuses - I'll throw them in the glove box.

spikes on the front of the car to catch kangaroos/hitchhikers! Mobile phone with car charger. Duct tape to quieten the noise that seems to come from passenger seats fitted with the girlfriend/wife/children option. I drove my Kombi from Wilsons Prom (South most point of mainland) to Byron Bay (East most point) to Bamaga (North most point). I was too scared to even carry a car jack in case it invited my car to get as flat! Was just my guitar my dog and me!

spikes lol - I'm already worried about kangaroos and things because of my brand new bodykit . . .
Got a car charger for my phone too, it never leaves the car.
Won't be needing duct tape - driving alone (^-^)

One must have....... a roadside assistance membership

Just drove Adelaide to Sydney and back this week, plenty of roos and bunnies the whole way across.......

Got a roadside assist membership with NRMA. All good.
As for roos, yeah they sure do have me worried . . . if only the VN V6 came with better damn brakes lol


And fabz, I've never heard anything good about those whistles, do they even work??

[Boonz]

i think they really dont do alot but then again it is an animal and they will probably be attracted to the noise. thats my theory lol

where abouts you driving from/to?

[fabz]

When we drove the XR6T back from SA banged a few on to see if they worked. Few hrs in we see a kangaroo hopping towards us then all of a sudden stopped dead in his tracks. So IMO for sure, even if they dont its piece of mind for $5. Another mate is getting his XR6T from VIC next weekend so ill be going with him. Already packed a set ready to be put on the car when we get there!!!

[pandaman]

One must have....... a roadside assistance membership

Just drove Adelaide to Sydney and back this week, plenty of roos and bunnies the whole way across.......

Shame roadside assistance (particularly NRMA) don't cover "accidents including kangaroo strike", They'll only come out to lend a hand/tow if she's stopped of her own accord. That said, yeah good idea. The duct tape is also a must I reckon, even if not for the reason suggested.

[pandaman]

When we drove the XR6T back from SA banged a few on to see if they worked. Few hrs in we see a kangaroo hopping towards us then all of a sudden stopped dead in his tracks. So IMO for sure, even if they dont its piece of mind for $5. Another mate is getting his XR6T from VIC next weekend so ill be going with him. Already packed a set ready to be put on the car when we get there!!!

Only problem is when it causes the buggers to panic and stop right in the middle of the road.

[fabz]

Only problem is when it causes the buggers to panic and stop right in the middle of the road.

hahahaha flash the lights and give it lots of horn and brake!!!!

[savage1987]

where abouts you driving from/to?

Canberra to Perth. Back to Canberra in late January.

And yeah for the money I suppose you can't go wrong with the whistles..... where do you get them from though?

[Boonz]

some servo's sell them. autobarn and the likes all ahve them

[1991_Vn2nV]

Shame roadside assistance (particularly NRMA) don't cover "accidents including kangaroo strike", They'll only come out to lend a hand/tow if she's stopped of her own accord. That said, yeah good idea. The duct tape is also a must I reckon, even if not for the reason suggested.

South Australias version isn't like that thank god. The RAA came out for me when I had the motorbike hit me. Also when I managed to hit a medium strip at 4am on a sunday morning a few months ago and popped two tyres

[88GreenVN]

Some good music of your choice. Lota k's to do....

[savage1987]

Good music - check. I got 3 full cases of CDs in my car ever since my mate sold his VR. I'm looking after his collection until he gets another car lol

[1991_Vn2nV]

Perhaps one of those battery chargers.... As in the mobile jump starter packs.

I have one. It charges off the car battery while you are driving (plugs into the cigarette lighter) and it lasts for a long time. You can also plug things into it, using it as a portable power source. Plug a small fridge in, your phone charger etc. etc.

Pretty handy in my opinion.

[savage1987]

I'll have a new battery by the time I leave . . . that should be a non-issue. Key word: should. lol

Cogez will have his car there too, so we'll be sorted in the jump start department. He's got a set of leads. I don't carry them - my car never breaks down . . .

[Mr_Slim]

get yourself a portable esky, and wack it on your front seat. go to your local servo and get some ice, and get about 3 bottles of coke.

the ice should be good for about 6hrs (if you have air con on)

you can also wack some food in there, some fruit and even put some pizza in al foil and put that in there too.

that way everything you need is right in your left hand!

[Christina]

i was planning on making a thread of the same nature, i was planning on driving down to melbourne, but i think i'll be taking the train as my tyres are shot

[vy_storm]

I will move this thread to the pub, its more of a general nature and more people will spot it that way.

[xcop5l]

a torch
a jack (other than the dodgie commie one)
a wheel brace
a spair (not flat or bald like mine was)
head lamp globes
map???
one of those portabil air compressors

if you are in major trouble just use your mates car as spair parts lol

[savage1987]

get yourself a portable esky, and wack it on your front seat. go to your local servo and get some ice, and get about 3 bottles of coke.

the ice should be good for about 6hrs (if you have air con on)

you can also wack some food in there, some fruit and even put some pizza in al foil and put that in there too.

that way everything you need is right in your left hand!

good plan. Cogez has a car fridge so that'll be mad. we'll just stop every couple of hours or so. or even better - i'll pull up next to him and he can launch stuff in my general direction lol

I will move this thread to the pub, its more of a general nature and more people will spot it that way.

sweet. cheers vy_storm

[Goon]

Give her a service before u go, check the oil etc.

don't forget spare drive belt, sucks if it snaps..

Bottles of water! - it would suck stuck in the midle of the nulla with no water