2015 GTG General Chat

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Here is a left of field question for yas all.

Are any of the mainlanders using a lighter weight engine oil to compensate for the cooler weather?
Im still going to use 15/40 but i would reconsider if there is a concern.

Its probably not going to be any colder in Tassie than it has been here for the last 2 months! Just had the 100k service done and still using the same oil as normal, will likely only do 3-4000k on this trip so will still have nearly 5k to go before the next oil change is due and its only going to get warmer around here now.

Cheers Andrew

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Here is a left of field question for yas all.

Are any of the mainlanders using a lighter weight engine oil to compensate for the cooler weather?
Im still going to use 15/40 but i would reconsider if there is a concern.

You not going further South to the Antarctic are you? I ran 15/40 when I had my 1KD, no issues.

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Here is a left of field question for yas all.

Are any of the mainlanders using a lighter weight engine oil to compensate for the cooler weather?
Im still going to use 15/40 but i would reconsider if there is a concern.

always used the same oil from servicing my vehicle in WA 10+ years back as to what I use now

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Tips for Boarding?

So are there any tips to boarding to be shared by regular users of the ferry? I think we've covered barf bags already but anything else?

eg How long beforehand to get there? - Website says checkin 2.5 hours before, but will we be stuck trying to find parking with the trailer to wait until closer to departure, or do they let you in to a holding area?
Does it get busy and we should aim to be there even earlier or rock up later and save ourselves a big wait in the car?

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So are there any tips to boarding to be shared by regular users of the ferry? I think we've covered barf bags already but anything else?

eg How long beforehand to get there? - Website says checkin 2.5 hours before, but will we be stuck trying to find parking with the trailer to wait until closer to departure, or do they let you in to a holding area?
Does it get busy and we should aim to be there even earlier or rock up later and save ourselves a big wait in the car?

Parking is not an issue once you get inside the gates but if early then parking is an issue at the entrance with a trailer on.

Here is a helpful link https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/...s#/Checking-in

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Parking is not an issue once you get inside the gates but if early then parking is an issue at the entrance with a trailer on.

Here is a helpful link https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/...s#/Checking-in

Thanks - I've read the info on the spirit site but its a bit light on details. I was just after some insider knowledge about when the pier opens, can you get out of your vehicle when on the pier? etc. We've got 3 kids under 8 so sitting in a queue on the pier for 2.5 hours whilst waiting to load, unable to get out of the car doesn't appeal. But then neither does arriving closer to sailing and missing the check-in because of traffic around the port

My only experience has been UK RO/RO's and its a really slick operation- 26+ Departures a day. Check in closes 35 mins prior to departure and its literally turn up & drive on.

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Time to get excited about the GTG and the good things that come out of Tasmania.
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Cheers
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With people now starting to make their journey southwards, I just want to wish you all a safe journey and looking forward to catching up with familiar faces and meeting some new ones.

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Wishes all those attending the 2015 the best of times. I'm sure it won't disappoint.

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So are there any tips to boarding to be shared by regular users of the ferry? I think we've covered barf bags already but anything else?

eg How long beforehand to get there? - Website says checkin 2.5 hours before, but will we be stuck trying to find parking with the trailer to wait until closer to departure, or do they let you in to a holding area?
Does it get busy and we should aim to be there even earlier or rock up later and save ourselves a big wait in the car?

Don't stress, you won't be parking anywhere but in a Q!
It starts from before boarding, till close to departure.
As long as you are there before departure time, all will be sweet.
I suggest just over an hour before departure its flowing ok.
Flows better later, as it has to
Don't be late!

Have fun!!!

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4 working days to go. Depart Monday 14th for Kalgoorlie. Beer and BBQ, just to set the pace for the next 7 weeks.

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4 working days to go. Depart Monday 14th for Kalgoorlie. Beer and BBQ, just to set the pace for the next 7 weeks.

Keep an eye out for the big red cruiser Dave . I leave Kalbarri in the morning and am heading that way.

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Don't stress, you won't be parking anywhere but in a Q!
It starts from before boarding, till close to departure.
As long as you are there before departure time, all will be sweet.
I suggest just over an hour before departure its flowing ok.
Flows better later, as it has to
Don't be late!

Have fun!!!

Cheers. Focusing on the negative details is a professional hazard

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So are the vehicles checked for mud / plant contamination before leaving melbourne?

Just wondering if the car has to be super clean underneath?

Also is it last on the ferry first off? Im thinking ill try to drive on last if it will make getting off a bit quicker.

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Keep an eye out for the big red cruiser Dave .

Great, I can use the big 200 to slip-stream across the Nullabor.