Hi eager readers (grins). Well today was a fairly significant one in determining our movements over the next few weeks. Firstly lets start with the good news. The sky was clear for most of the day for the first time in several days allowing the solar panel to belt out up to 5 amps into the camper battery. So tonight I don't have to huddle in the laundry to use the laptop.
Now the not so good news. The best date I have been able to get for the replacement parts for the car is August 16th. Thanks for that Mr better built, better backed Mitsubishi. There are some rays of hope that we may be able to source parts from elsewhere i.e. held at a dealer so they don't show up in the MMAL system but i think that is rather slim. We have decided after some contemplation and considering various options including those available from the RAA premium plus cover to stay here until the parts arrive and keep ourselves amused. Tomorrow the mechanic here at Copley will relocate the shaft and top the diff up with oil. Confidence is high this will allow us to drive around no problems but NOT towing the camper trailer. RAA cover pays for 5 nights accomodation plus 5 days car hire up to $110 per day for each. We should be able to do a bit of local sightseeing up to Maree, Lake Eyre and Cooper Creek. More news tomorrow!
Cheers S & S
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