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Post by winterwood on May 28, 2008 12:06:42 GMT 10
We have been caravanners for the 15 or so years and we are fortunate to own 2 vans ... a new Jayco (yeah I know what you're thinking) and a recently acquired V V 1964 Globe Trotter (we sold our Don Cadet to Todd ... who is doing a great restoration job on it).
Notwithstanding they have been modern vans with the right towing equipment etc, in the past, we "sat her on" 100-105 kph (subject to the conditions allowing etc), but about 5 years ago decided to deliberately drop the speed to 90.
I found it far more relaxing, it allowed more time to see what was about and of course, what difference does an extra 30 minutes or so make when you are holidays?
I found this discussion very interesting and was very impressed with the comments of geoff 'n jude (reproduced below) and on our next trip will put this into practice.
"i agree with the comments what mark says (and also with what kb says) except that when i see a truck coming up behind, i slow down about 5 k's, then as he starts to pass, i accelerate slowly back up to my original speed as he is passing.
the speed-up is not noticeable, but it puts the car/van combination into "tension" which reduces the tendency for the truck to "suck the van in" as much.
it works well without causing the truckie any aggravation (i think).
geoff 'n jude"
Happy & safe travelling to all.
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on May 21, 2008 1:38:39 GMT 10
Ooops, forgot to enclose these exterior photos. Notwithstanding that it has not been used for 8 years, it has been continuously registered and it is current until November. All in all, I think it was a pretty good purchase. Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on May 21, 2008 1:10:31 GMT 10
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Post by winterwood on Mar 16, 2008 22:04:07 GMT 10
Special thanks to everyone who responded so quickly to my query. Will endeavour to put all/some of you suggestions in practice, when I pick up the Globe Trotter in about 5 weeks time.
With many thanks
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Mar 13, 2008 7:36:27 GMT 10
Thanks Suzann for your quick reply, would love to know what product Matt used as there is little point in trying to reinvent the wheel.
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Mar 13, 2008 7:11:27 GMT 10
I'm soon to take possession of a Globe Trotter with an aluminum front, rear & roof. Whilst it has been stored under cover in a car port for many years, it is in need of a good clean (especially the interior around the stove area). I tried briefly at the time of purchase, using only water and a rag, but it still looked somewhat dull and flat.
Does anyone have any helpful suggestions??
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Mar 17, 2008 7:36:36 GMT 10
Hi all, Saw these two in Moonta (northern part of the Yorke Peninsula in South Aust) earlier last week. Can't add too much more detail about either vehicle Winterwood.
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Post by winterwood on Mar 19, 2008 23:12:03 GMT 10
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Post by winterwood on Mar 18, 2008 23:58:06 GMT 10
Hi Harriet,
I'm having a bit of a problem with photobucket. We leave for South Africa on Thur arvo, so will try and download the other photos before we go.
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Mar 14, 2008 16:59:12 GMT 10
Hi Don,
I agree, it could have come off the production line yesterday. I was also particularly impressed with the roof because of its condition, I asked the owner( unfortunately I've since forgotten his name) and he indicated it was caneite. The interesting think about the whole van, was that it was original ( apart from the fridge which had been replaced about 2 years prior. Even the paint was the original.
If you like, I am only too happy to post some more photos on the web site.
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Mar 14, 2008 16:03:16 GMT 10
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Post by winterwood on Mar 12, 2008 19:52:09 GMT 10
Oops sorry about that, make it a Globe Trotter ... not Globe Master.
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Mar 12, 2008 19:46:21 GMT 10
Hi Don,
I've just returned from the Yorke Peninsula in S.A. with 5 other couples in our "modern day caravans" and have only just now come across your query.
As previously mentioned, Dad is now in the great caravan park in the sky, and unfortunately Mum (aged 92) really can't remember all that much about the Don. I was only 9 at the time (that's 53 years ago) and regrettably I can't add any further helpful info that would help you. ]
I'm in pretty regular contact with HDTODD who purchased my old Don CADET (3010) and I'm very much looking forward to seeing first hand, his restoration work at Coledale in October.
On the way back from Adelaide, I purchased a 1 owner, 1964 Globe Master (in pretty good condition). As I had my 2007 Jayco in tow (don't say a word) I've left the Globe in Adelaide and will pick it up in a few weeks time. I did however take lots of photos, which I hope to post in the next few days.
Winterwood
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Post by winterwood on Feb 19, 2008 22:30:11 GMT 10
Hi Don,
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately Dad has since gone to the great caravan park in the sky ... Mum (who was 92 yesterday) sadly can't now really recall too much detail about the van. Although I was 9 at the time, my memory suggests that it was purchased new approx 1955 ... maybe 1954?
I can clearly remember the Don but like you, got a surprise to see the 5 of us. Dad, being the gentleman he was, slept in the Vanguard.
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Post by winterwood on Feb 19, 2008 8:33:00 GMT 10
Hi all, I came across some old slides which I've had converted to a CD. The 2 colour photos were taken in 1955 on the banks of the Tambo River (Victoria). I was about 9 at the time. The black & white photo was taken approx 3 years later in 1958/59 at Swan Reach, very near the Tambo River. The last photo was taken I think, in the early-mid 60's with Mum and their Viscount?? Can anyone confirm this?? Oh how I wish I still had the old Don & the Viscount today, and of course, the old Vanguard!!
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