New kid on the block

[Gary Vansleve]

Looking at goin over to the dark side an buying a patrol ( own three and a half cruisers flame suit on already :p) he he . Old school wrencher looking at getting a helping hand with with electronic gizmos associated with the cars these days.

Got my eye on a 2010 Patrol ute (ex Ergon Energy vehicle) to take me and the missus arround the block towing our Track Trailer Topaz van.

Cheers Gary

[Bloodyaussie]

Welcome aboard mate......................

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate and great to see you finally seeing the light.

Never too late to change over mate and yes....The grass is greener!!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[Avo]

Welcome Gary,good info and advice to be found here mate.

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum Gary. Lots of ex Tojo owners here who have finally seen the light... :D


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[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section ;)


Members Rides (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Members-Rides)



This thread has alot of useful threads linked
(http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16195-GC-Index-to-useful-threads)


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12450-Why-Diesels-Smoke)

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?597-Checking-and-cleaning-MAF-sensors)

NADS discussion (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5526-Snicko-doing-the-NADS)


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?13556-Recovery-Bible)

Towballs are not recovery points (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5725-Tow-balls-are-not-to-be-used-as-recovery-points)

Recovery: The Fundamentals (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1984-Recovery-The-Fundamentals)



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs)


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[Rustyboner81]

Gday. Too many new comers to welcome.

Welcome mate

[Rustyboner81]

Gday mate. Getting yerself a workhorse

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome, could I suggest you look at the Ex Telstra utes with the 4.2TD motor.
far better than a 3ltr CRD. anyway heaps of tips and info here so jump in anytime and enjoy

[Gary Vansleve]

Thanks for the welcome. Will post some pics up in member's rigs when (if) I pick up the truck. Hey Threedogs Iam affraid to ask what's your slant on why the 4.2 is better? I figure because it's an old school motor ( like me old school) without all the electronics. I did look at the Ex Telstra 4.2 utes but rare as rocking horse poo in Qld. They all seem to be the CRD motor Patrols up here.


I must admit the electronics have me a bit stumped and I have some misgivings as I plan on some remote touring. I have been looking arround for quite a while and when I came across this Patrol I figured it was a pretty good unit as well as a good deal. I figured the mob that owned it just dropped it in on ARB and just said fit whatever you got. Lockers, dual bats, recovery hooks F+R, winch bar, winch and upgraded GVM. and not to mention the tray and boxes supplied by another mob. All in all it's just about what I want.

Cheers
Gary

[First Patrol]

If you don't mind me asking? What sort of money is that 2010 worth mate? And welcome

[Gary Vansleve]

29 big ones has 83k on it. i must admit it has everything I want on it even down to an electric brake controller and 175 amp Anderson plug for charging up my van. Would only have to change over the trailer plug. Just got to get my finger out an decide to bite the bullet an go CRD.

[growler2058]

Gday Gary welcome aboard mate

[my third 256]

hi and welcome to the forum a great mob of people here and a lot of very usefull information
best wishes with your patrolling
stephen

[camo625]

Welcome to the best place to find knowledge on the mighty patrol

[DX grunt]

G'day Gary

Welcome to the forum and glad you could join us.

Buy a DX and you won't have any electronic gizmo probs. lol.

I don't have a dashboard dimmer switch, and I don't have carpet. I've got a BM - basic model. lol

I like to KIS. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome mate.
Heaps of great info here and great members to suit.
Good move on the swap... :D And there is heaps of info in regards to travelling aus here.. We actually have a few members on the road atm.
Jump in and enjoy.
Cheers

[arbee]

hi and welcome to the forum

[ryandewar92]

Welcome to the forum mate! Heaps of good info on here so good luck with it!