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20 days to go people!!!

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Had a win this weekend.
Had to lift the draw system a bit to get it off the tailgate so the draw didn't rub and cut the straps for the tailgate bag.
So 12mm lift has got it clear.
Finished fridge...

New kicks for the trip lolhttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/30.jpg

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It sucks all the air out and seals the bag shut.
With no air things stay fresher longer.
Also removes the chance of freezer burn.

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30 days to go!!!!!
We're well into prepping meals too. Will be cooking over the next few weeks a few meals to freeze..
A few meals attached..
Fridge surround just about done, going all out and...

Reduce weight.
That panel is the floor which is bolted in.
And yea I used 12mm structural ply. It going be a lighter than formply lol.

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So after running the removable table idea for a bit I got frustrated quickly with it. The legs kept dropping down and jamming in the tailgate gap.

So ripped that idea out and flipped it.
I raised...

How are we all tracking peeps.
Been lucky enough to snag the old man's CFX75DZ fridge freezer for this trip.
Need to make surround to keep everything free.
Also making a few last minute mods to...

Sorry I missed your question...
This is home..

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"Research"
Beef stew with rosemary dumplings in the camp oven.
Fark I'm keen for the crossing!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/30.jpg

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Yea there is a padded section which wraps around the tailgate, then bag hooks on.
They have also supplied about 1m2 of clear vinyl to stick onto the tailgate to further protect the paintwork.

Yea...

Got the tailgater delivered and fark its huge!!
Great kit.
Heavy canvas, steel clips on front.
Full size mesh bag for inside.
They even give you a couple meters of clear vinyl to protect your...

We're 100% follwing bloke.
We're not needed back till the weekend of the 20th.
So have plenty of time for Innamincka.
We may shoot once we hit the Flinders but would love to get to Farina again...

Seeing that I'm now missing a rear mounted spare the redback bags are retired..
However I still needed a solution.
So I'm giving the CrashPad Tailgater a crack.
Not cheap at $275 delivered but...

Well we had a weekend spare and decided it was time for a trip in the tent..
Destination Appila Springs.

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Thats what I ran in my Crd. Was good.

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Righto lads.
Post Birdsville what's the plans.
I'm thinking the strez south into the Flinders to fill out the week?

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Fark is this up at the station?
What a fkd time for the box to let go to!!

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T- 1900 hours till launch...

When do we get serious?? Hahahttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/04/152.jpg

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Switch panel added.
At this stage button 7 and 8 controll each cig socket / usb panel each.
Button 1 is the fridge.
Button 2 is the top anderson.

Button anderson is solar input to kickass...

Nearly done this simple setup. Will be a touring setup and a full time 50ltr weaco fridge.

110ah agm in the fron of the draws.
Kickass 25A dcdc charger with solar input.
Victron shunt.
EBay 8...

Stop driving like miss daisey lol..

I doubt Ill will have the 270 awning by this trip..
Weight is a concern as I'm about 110kg on the roof as it sits.
270 awning will push it to about 123kg ish...

So we loaded up for a quick overnight get away / shake down..
Fully loaded we were 3.3T... fk.
Probably 70kg of crap will go out, firewood, dog and stuff.
But need to add 20L of fuel, bigger...

In my happy place..https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/03/60.jpg

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Nice one.
Mrs Niss is working 3 days. But were getting away to a mates property about 30 minutes from home for a single night shake down of the camping setup and tents again.
Can't wait!!

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