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tank you every body for you replies

yes we built it on an existing chassis and fitted new axles/springs and a 75x50x4mm riser frame is meranti
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:36 pm
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Fan-bloody-tastic, you've done a great job mate, When are you heading west? We leave in mid April.
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:07 am
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Good to see you made your deadline Andrew. Only problem is you have raised the bar some-what with a bloody wine bottle rack and all. Now how in the hell am I going to beat that?
Hmmm…… I know, a spa and a helipad, that ortta do it.

Where is the compressor for the split system air and also where are the gas bottles hiding?

It must have been a good feeling setting it up the first night and showing it off?
Hopefully that joy will never fade.

Cheers & happy travels,
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Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:29 pm
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Jesus !!! I wish I were that bloody talented. Good job.
cheers


Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:57 am
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hey bussy
it was a great feeling and so relieved that it towed so well
it was a great moment after 2and a half years work yours looks tough enough to handle a spa
but i think ill up grade to a waterbed
air con is on a frame
and gas bottle is in the rear between spare and rego plate
thanks bass its 50% common sense 40%want to do it and 10%work
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Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:44 pm
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hi frank & brenda
we are planning for the xmas break this year if possible
need to still get extra batteries,solar,hot water system and an awning
just a few big ticket items but we will be saving like crazy
cheers
andrew & deb


Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:33 pm
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