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    We used to tow our 2.8T boat with a GU 4.8l 2010...

    We used to tow our 2.8T boat with a GU 4.8l 2010 (200kg tow ball weight, had airbags and tower brace), used to think it did a great job till we bought the Y62.
    It is so much more stable on the...
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    Congrats on the Y62, should be a big grin on your...

    Congrats on the Y62, should be a big grin on your face that's hard to change.
    We tow a 3.3T Retreat caravan (just back from 90mile beach on hols) and we use a WDH Hayman Reece setup. The tow bar...
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    Hey Patroltildavid congrats on the new rig. I'm...

    Hey Patroltildavid congrats on the new rig.
    I'm sure you will begin to enjoy what it offers over the previous, I was initially taken aback with all the fancy bits coming from a 4.8l 2010 patrol but...
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    I tried it for a bit, just didn't like it simply....

    I tried it for a bit, just didn't like it simply.
    The klm/l seemed a bit more real time reactive so I could adjust my right foot if I was getting carried away.
    Probably just the way my grey matter...
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    Just completed a trip to Geelong and back for...

    Just completed a trip to Geelong and back for work which I have done several times in the past, 316kays. Down Donnybrook onto the M80 (what a mess with roadworks....actually Donnybrook Rd is a...
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    Thanks for the tip Jackofjr, something I'll...

    Thanks for the tip Jackofjr, something I'll consider for long trips for sure.
    Cheers BruceR
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    Just completed a trip to Geelong and back,...

    Just completed a trip to Geelong and back, 316kays in all. Gotta love the Ring Road....what a mess that is with the roadworks.
    Filled up in the morning and refuelled on my return at same servo and...
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    Thanks Kevin07 for the heads up, will monitor...

    Thanks Kevin07 for the heads up, will monitor with the new ScanGauge2 and see if anything odd, so far so good.
    Did a trip to Ballarat and back, got same fuel eco as some of the Melb runs hilly...
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    Sweeeeet, love your style. I like the sunroof...

    Sweeeeet, love your style.

    I like the sunroof comment, may put that into practice I think. Love it!

    Cheers BruceR.
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    Thanks for the reply guys. Just been on a 400klm...

    Thanks for the reply guys.
    Just been on a 400klm trip for work and will be interested to see the resting voltage of the Batt in the morning.
    When I fill up will see what fuel figures I get as well,...
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    Well been a few weeks since the mods (bar, winch...

    Well been a few weeks since the mods (bar, winch & 2" lift).
    Towing the caravan at 80 thru 100klm/hr (Donnybrook and Hume Fwy) in high gusting crosswinds was remarkably unexciting...in a good way of...
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    Battery and Smart Alternator

    So how "smart" is all this?
    I've had the Y62 for 2.5yrs and finally it has got to me seeing the battery at times as low as 12.0V.
    Never had any trouble starting the car but seriously doesn't invoke...
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    1nando, pretty happy with it actually but not...

    1nando, pretty happy with it actually but not enough kays to comment on fuel yet sorry.
    Sway, same as before. Car parks, same as before as the camera is now mounted on the front of the bulbar above...
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    We just had our S2 Ti (with HBMC) done last week,...

    We just had our S2 Ti (with HBMC) done last week, so cannot comment on longterm issues or problems yet.
    Have spent some time talking to various folk whom have done it and they have all been happy...
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    Nice pics out on the sand, very jealous. We have...

    Nice pics out on the sand, very jealous.
    We have a series2 and do a few country trips for work, run 98 most of the time and although it gets up and goes I'm pretty soft on the loud pedal. I know...
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    Sounds like you're enjoying the big girl, bet...

    Sounds like you're enjoying the big girl, bet you've got the stupid grin from ear to ear when you hop in it each time.
    I have occasional fun with Rangers and Prados, the look as you blow them away...
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    I've a Series 2 Ti and I have to say it surprises...

    I've a Series 2 Ti and I have to say it surprises me often, maybe I've become slow in my old age however I don't mind a bit of a fang now and then.
    A couple of trips to Bendigo and back (2hrs each...
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    Thanks Threedogs for the response. The 4.8 is...

    Thanks Threedogs for the response.
    The 4.8 is rated at 3.5T so a bit shy but certainly noticeable load behind. Tows on the flat OK at 100+ but suffers from hills a fair bit, probably used to my old...
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    Towing suggestions for GU 4.8l 2010

    Hey guys just wondering if there is a preferred towing use for the 5sp auto behind the 4.8l GU.
    I am trying to tow a 2.3ton load and normally leave the auto in D but am wondering if manual 4/5 would...
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    Thanks again for the warm welcome. Been looking...

    Thanks again for the warm welcome.
    Been looking at what to do with the suspension for general touring and am wading thru quite a bit of info already available. Will ask some questions once the muddy...
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    Hey thanks guys, lots of good reading here and...

    Hey thanks guys, lots of good reading here and support from likeminded folk.
    Well power's back on and the sun's out, the mornings are a bit fresh at -3 degC though.
    Thanks for the hint Drewboyaus,...
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    G'day from outer Melb.

    Enjoying the recent pleasant Melb weather. Genny going after losing power so camping at home it seems......
    Thought I'd post an intro at least. Have std GU 2010 with 4.8l and beginning to think...
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