On your mind | 11
Win $50 for the best letter! It’s only fitting that since Ed has his say in On My Mind, you should be able to have yours too. If you have anything to say – or ask – just drop a line to letters@imotorhome.com.au and we’ll share it with our readers. We’ll also reward
Cheers!
This isn’t a motorhome specific tip but one any driver can enjoy while travelling. In case you didn’t know most 7-Eleven stores sell coffee for $1 a cup. This is fresh ground coffee and fresh hot milk, and even though it’s made by machine (it’s DIY) it’s still a very good coffee. They do larger sizes for $2 and $3 and often have specials like a banana bread for $2 if you buy any size coffee. We use them regularly but find the $1 cups the best bargain! Also, lots of Coles Express petrol stations now have $0.80 coffee – again from a machine but still good – although the cups are smaller than
Congratulations But…
Congratulations on the three year milestone and a great read as well. I do have to comment though on the lead in the bucket “idea” that you have shown (last issue’s winning letter). It is my understanding that this is highly illegal under AS/ NZS 3000:2007 or 3000:2001 (I think they are the relevant standards but please check). It is illegal to have a join in a power lead to a moveable dwelling and it must be protected by a residual current device (RCD switch), hence the Ampfibian. I think it still remains as the only legal outdoor device that can be used to protect joins from 10 to 15 amps. The “bucket idea” may also be promoting
the most interesting, useful or thoughtful letter each issue with $50 to help you on your way.
7-Eleven’s $1 cups. And to top it off Coles has a loyalty card and after 5 $0.80 cent coffees you get the 6th one free! Anyway, happy birthday to all the iMotorhome people and keep up the great work. My wife and I look forward to the next three years! Cheers, Pete. Thanks for the heads-up Pete, Mrs iM and I are serious coffee lovers and we’ll certainly check them out. Please accept this issue’s $50, which will buy you – let see – 50 or 62 coffees, not taking into account the loyalty card bonus. Cheers indeed!
joining of cables that are not long enough – also illegal. Insurance could be voided if the insured was shown to have committed an illegal act in the unfortunate case of a claim. Regards, Lorraine Thanks Lorraine, I should have known better and stand appropriately corrected. I removed the letter from the magazine and most copies that went out had a blank space with an apology (that’s the beauty of electronic publishing!). Thanks also for your congratulations and for keeping an eye on us. Please keep up the good work!