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Not sure I fully agree with that Dave. Whilst voltage drop is certainly an important issue, of greater importance when using a second battery as a 'house' battery s the ability to charge it to 100%...

Yeah I think you are right, wasn't specifically talking about this car, was referring to the problem with autos in general... But yes I stand corrected..
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The car is still under warranty, wouldn't that possibly void it?

Auto lock up switch fixes the down hill problem!!!!!
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Probably a tad off topic here, but a recommendation to folks over in the west.

Not a a 4wd mod centre & not even in Perth........ But in my experience finding a good mechanic is a real lottery,...

Gday 3kids,depending on where in perth you are,i generally go to opposite lock midland or lifestyle 4wd in morley,both places are great at what they do and are very helpful for information about your...

Be happy with the auto! Better box than a manual for 4wd except downhill (not everyone agrees though :-). Learn to drive through the brakes and you have "poor mans lockers". Enjoy the new rig.

Dave,

If yours is standard off the showroom floor, you will have nothing to worry about.

It will have heaps of grunt, and you will be wondering why you worried about it in the first place.
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Well keep an eye out coz there's a few of us on here who get together from time to time for a bit of wheeling and a few of us are members of the Western patrol club..... I think details are still in...

No worries 3kids ........... Mines an old GQ patrol auto and always tend to drive with the overdrive off, unless I'm doin over 90 on the flat. Uphills, downhills again overdrive is off

Don't...

Feel free to down-shift (if tranny doesn't do it) and keep engine near on top of torque curve and keep suitable speed.
Down-shift can also assist in ensuring your converter remains locked-up during...

Not sure about diesel mechanics but the Robson Brothers in Welshpool specialise in 4wd servicing, probably do mods too...... they're not cheap but have a good reputation.

What you tapin at!!!!!????

Not sure how many gears you guys have in your autos, my old gq only has 1,2 and D plus overdrive....... if you have 4, I'd be dropping down to maybe third gear on Lesmurdie Hill

What you tapin...

Gday 3kids,ive got a 2012 GU8 AUTO,i reguarly tow a 2ton camper with mine no problems,i have had a 2 3/4 inch beaudesert exhaust put on which really opened the 3ltr up,other than that i installed a...

They are a towing device a snatch recovery is a dynamic load and can shear the ball right off causing it to be a projectile. A shackle is a lifting device and should it fail will do so in a less...

Ok, so it sounds like different accommodation is the go. Together with a proprietary dual battery system.
It also sounds like you will need another method of charging your second battery unless you...

Living out of a vehicle full time is *Very* different to holidays or weekends.

As has been said, you really need to decide *how* you want to live & travel. If traveling mainly for short periods &...

If it was my money i would probably be going fridge and dual batteries first, as i have a tent and could make do for the time being.

1. Does it lack any features you want?? Ipod, mp3 etc?? Your...

Well time for an update on my camper fit out.
Little has actually changed since I last posted, but I have been doing some collecting & soon will have to start fitting the stuff I've collected....