My ROMA

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Deleted the pics

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Dont know why the pics are all over the place Grrrrrrr

Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:16 am

looks like it's in good nic stev

Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:11 pm

It's a similar set up to mine ... only we ahve a dinette where your club lounge was. Very handy.

Good to see your Roma Steve.

Scol.

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Thanks guys will get more up when I can

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Well I have'nt done much on it, Yeah I know lazy bugger I am. I ripped out the front club lounge and put bunks in there. I have replaced the whole frame at the back of van as per usual I bought one that was rotten in the back. I have'nt had the time or $$ to do much on it.Now that we're moving I will now not be able to get it finished by xmas I reckon so its in at a caravan repairer. Ooooohhhh wonder what thats gunna cost, Someone gunna have to come with me when I pick it up so when I get the bill there will be someone to pick me up off the floor lol

Subject: Re: My ROMA Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:36 am

Actually ... I remember why you were meant to come to Hervey Bay ... teach me to use power tools!!! Basketball

I'm hoepless with those things ... Grrrr

Cheers

Scol.

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lol I can use them but I'm certainly no perfectionist mate Shocked

near enough is good enough unfortunately thats my philosophy Rolling Eyes

I'll get some finished pics up when I get it back. I am a little concerned about weight on the towball as I've fitted full size house bunks up the front Suspect

Subject: Re: My ROMA Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:17 pm

Put a pool room in the back .. that should even it up ... What a Face

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Mmmm there is a thought, Now thats camping Very Happy

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nice work steve

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Thanks James hopefully it comes back sealed, I'll spew if it leaks. I'll get some better pics up when I can.

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It come back after let me just say costing me SHITELOADS of money and yep still a little leak Aaagggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh.Its under warranty and he said he'll fixit but shheeesh its only a few weeks till chrissy and I might not get it back in time. It came up ok and its almost ready to hook up. Just need to get some blinds so errrr no one see's my lol veluptious body Shocked

and mattress. Cant wait to get it out I've had the bloody thing since January and have'nt used it yet Sad

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Subject: Re: My ROMA Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:10 pm

I like what you've done to the interior ... smart bugga hey ... Cool

Who did you take the van to? From memory Hardings is one of the better repairers in Melb.

http://www.hardingscaravans.com.au/

There at:

114-142 Colchester Road,
Kilsyth Vic, 3137

No idea where that is to you.

Scol.

Subject: Re: My ROMA Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:17 am

it has come up good stev well done mate, shame about the leak but at least it's under warranty.

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Thanks Scol, I took it to a bloke in Tullamarine called the caravan doctor.Ok but geez it cost me $2700. I've heard of Hardings but its a bit far for me. Thanks Ron yeah I can see its gunna be one of those leaks though Sad

Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:32 pm

Looks good Steve,That will make a QLD trip no worries..

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Thanks Col it came up not too bad "BUT" the missus hates it and YEP time for a new one Embarassed

. AGGGHHHH here I go again well at least I'm keeping Vicroads employees in work Laughing

Subject: Re: My ROMA Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:20 am

Looked like a good spot you had there,
Maybe the next one could be an off roader,might get you away from the caravan parks... Wink

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Ha Ha yeah we go there every year. Its taken me 20 years to get that spot, Its in a court so no through traffic. 700 sites at this park and only 6 or 8 with concrete slabs. Its grouse for keeping inside the van clean.

Subject: Re: My ROMA Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:06 am

20 years

they should hire more staff..
Not sure id wait that long Very Happy

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They have preferential booking so if you're on it this year you automatically can have it next year, That sort of setup

Subject: Re: My ROMA Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:02 pm

Nice set up there Steve. I'd show you ours but I can't get out due to the rain ... What a Face

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Thanks Scol the missus does'nt like it so Rolling Eyes

its about to be up for sale as I have just bought another van on ebay yeah I know I know fire away if ya feel the need I can take it but hey this time its not my doing. I bought an 18 ft Winsor with triple rear bunks so that will be interesting.

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Some pics from the ad I'm getting sick of starting new van threads as I'm sure you's are so I'll just put it in here.I pick it up tomorrow, bloody got to go to NSW to get it.
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Subject: Re: My ROMA Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:23 pm

That's an amazing dining set up! Air con too ... you are going up in the world Steve ... cheers

Scol.

Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:21 am

here is the number for VA(vans anonymous)
1 800 I needvans
Please call them,we are all here to help!!!

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Its a great setup Scol, "Err now thats camping" I bought it home today from NSW and it towed beutifully although its not loaded yet, its amazing the difference tandom axle makes.
Hey Col this was'nt my doing this time Laughing

Yeah I know its a first Shocked

. I must have a sickness!!!!! pale

Quick get me the phone!

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On the way home from picking it up
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Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:43 am

top looking van steve

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Thanks Ron pretty wrapped in it.

Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:42 pm

sharky wrote:: it towed beutifully although its not loaded yet, its amazing the difference tandom axle makes.
!

Now you've towed with tandem axles you'l never go back. Cool

Scol.

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Yeah I guess so Scol, I hope its that good when its loaded still

Subject: Re: My ROMA Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:26 am

Wight dristribution hitch should fix it .... I'd give you my old shepherds crook one but you're a Victorian ... Razz

Scol.

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I've got 2 sets one the 4 bar millard set and a Heavy duty Hayman Reece set but LR reckon cant use them with SLS airbag suspension on the rovers as it plays havoc with the compressor and ends up burning it out.

Subject: Re: My ROMA Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:34 pm

I've now got some water damage to the interior of the roof in my van ... really pissed off you never moved to Hervey Bay now Steve. Mad

I'm useless at fixing stuff like this ... ahh well ... thank goodness we have a decent reparier in The Bay. Now I just have to get back there ... Shocked

Scol.

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Thats a bugger mate. I'm pissed about it too mate but it was to be hervey or bundy and I'm relieved if I can put it that way that we're not in Bundy right now. Just water staining or did it soak right through the ply?

Subject: Re: My ROMA Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:45 pm

It's stained but the stain is getting bigger and algae/ mold is forming in just the short time we've been here. We are looking at upgrading the van but not just yet so will prolly have to grin and bare the cost to fix it.

Scol.

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Yeah its never a cheap fix from the pros though mate believe me I found out the hard way Shocked

Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:59 pm

I'll be enquiring today ... wish me luck! What a Face

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Good luck mate!!

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Subject: Re: My ROMA Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:14 pm

Hey STeve,

There's a guy on another forum with a van and tow vehicle just like yours! What a Face

Scol.

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I dont think he's as ugly as me is he? Wink

Subject: Re: My ROMA Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:37 pm

I was too scared to look ... Razz

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Subject: Re: My ROMA Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:00 pm

Just saw a Windsor like yours ... 1988 model 19ft for sale. Chasing $19k. They hold their prices well!!!

study

Scol.

Subject: Re: My ROMA Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:33 pm

For that price you could of got a good 80 series and had change for some goodies..

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I paid 10g for this one so that kind of makes me feel better Scol, I've never paid 10 for a van in my life was a bit traumatic handing it over lol.I would love another 80 Col, a diesel one though but I best not go down that road at the moment lol