What did you buy today

[Winnie]

Darren's seemed to hold up really well in our insane tornado camp at Orroroo that night though. I guess in high winds you should use all the guy ropes to pull it tight.
You'll love the swag though mate.

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[nissannewby]

4 Yokohama GO15 All Terrains for the 62 :)

[BigRAWesty]

4 Yokohama GO15 All Terrains for the 62 :)Have you got the new bus yet??

[MudRunnerTD]

Have you got the new bus yet??

Got his own build thread for the 62.

[BigRAWesty]

Got his own build thread for the 62.I looked threw his threads started but coiuldnt see one..
I think tappa is playing games..

[TPC]

Have you got the new bus yet??


Got his own build thread for the 62.

Hey Darren, you weren't the last to know after all. Westy was away though.

[MudRunnerTD]

I looked threw his threads started but coiuldnt see one..
I think tappa is playing games..

Might have been started by me 😁

[BigRAWesty]

Might have been started by me [emoji16]Well thatll be bloody why..

[Ben-e-boy]

Second hand 40L waeco with case and cables in new condition for $250

[sooty_10]

Finally ordered some coil tower reinforcement - BOSS coil tower brace.

[Hodge]

Finally ordered some coil tower reinforcement - BOSS coil tower brace.

Good bit of kit mate. Easy to install too. Fitted mine a while ago now for a piece of mind.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72814&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72815&stc=1

[mudski]

I bought a pair of Genuine free wheeling hubs. Not that I could afford it right now, but, after the chinese one self destructed, and the cock snot company who I bought it from seem to have gone quiet after I contacted them, and my spare OEM autos are really up to scratch anymore, I really had didn't want to buy another chinese set and I have to replace them.

[PeeBee]

Bought a Kincrome 68 piece nutsert kit to fix the snorkel to the passenger pillar. Got the kit that goes up to M10 and in a handy plastic box so I will not lose the bit!

[nissannewby]

I bought a pair of Genuine free wheeling hubs. Not that I could afford it right now, but, after the chinese one self destructed, and the cock snot company who I bought it from seem to have gone quiet after I contacted them, and my spare OEM autos are really up to scratch anymore, I really had didn't want to buy another chinese set and I have to replace them.

How much? Pm if you like.

[Sprock]

I acquired an old police siren from the way old days - the style that used to sit in the middle of the bonnet, was on the old 'Homicide' televison series. They draw about 30amps from memory, take a couple of seconds to wind up then its very very noisy. but they take the same time to wind down. Heavy, probably 7kg at a guess. Have not found a spot for it yet.
"Have not found a spot for it yet" never a truer word spoken Phil 😝

[PeeBee]

"Have not found a spot for it yet" never a truer word spoken Phil 😝

You are much funnier than your height big fella!

[Rossco]

"Have not found a spot for it yet"

Only one spot for it obviously. . . Right in the middle of the bonnet of the GQ [emoji6] . . .


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[mudski]

How much? Pm if you like.

$550 mate? Expensive but cheap enough for the going rate.

[nissannewby]

$550 mate? Expensive but cheap enough for the going rate.

Pretty good for genuine.

[mudski]

Pretty good for genuine.
$527.82 to be exact. Should get them today or Monday. Still a fecking lotta coin though for hubs. It will be interesting to see the build quality of the internal gear between the Chinese unit and OEM.

[nissannewby]

$527.82 to be exact. Should get them today or Monday. Still a fecking lotta coin though for hubs. It will be interesting to see the build quality of the internal gear between the Chinese unit and OEM.

I would imagine it to be quite a lot better. I have run 35s for years with standard hubs and never had an issue. The old GQ use to cop a hiding as it was basically setup as a play rig and its hubs still worked as per normal. Never saw any wear to cause alarm and I had it apart quite a few times doing wheel bearings and seals cos I would torture them.

[Winnie]

One of my OEM hubs has been jamming up recently. Once I have locked it I have to use pliers to unlock it. I'm yet to pull it apart and check it out.

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[Ben-e-boy]

$527.82 to be exact. Should get them today or Monday. Still a fecking lotta coin though for hubs. It will be interesting to see the build quality of the internal gear between the Chinese unit and OEM.

I'm still running the original hubs. I've destroyed CV's and snapped a short side axle, but never a genuine hub. I have always had one of thse hub strengthening rings too.

[Ben-e-boy]

One of my OEM hubs has been jamming up recently. Once I have locked it I have to use pliers to unlock it. I'm yet to pull it apart and check it out.

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Pretty easy to do. It may just need a birthday.

[stevemc181]

I bought a Joolca ensuite shower tent. I've been waiting and hoping they'd change it from the bright blue colour, but no luck, so blue it is!
This thing goes up pretty easy and will offer us some privacy when camped near others. It seems like pretty good quality, but time and use will tell. I also bought the hose and shower rose kit that can stay in the tent when it is folded up, this will make it pretty quick and easy to setup for overnighters only. I'll get my glind heat exchanger and thermostatic mixing valve set up in the patrol this weekend, ready for a 6 week trip departing next weekend

[Winnie]

I bought a Joolca ensuite shower tent. I've been waiting and hoping they'd change it from the bright blue colour, but no luck, so blue it is!
This thing goes up pretty easy and will offer us some privacy when camped near others. It seems like pretty good quality, but time and use will tell. I also bought the hose and shower rose kit that can stay in the tent when it is folded up, this will make it pretty quick and easy to setup for overnighters only. I'll get my glind heat exchanger and thermostatic mixing valve set up in the patrol this weekend, ready for a 6 week trip departing next weekendI've got the same tent, it's the one I had set up at AB's donk party on MB's property. It's a bloody awesome shower tent!
I've got the shower rose too but haven't used that yet.

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[sooty_10]

Yesterday I ordered some kevlar sleeves for my firestone coil rite bags. Quoted price from some re-sellers $170+. Direct from airbag man $75. Also got the correct spacers for my lift. Only ordered after lunch and arrived today.... QLD address on the invoice sent to Vic not bad delivery time. Highly recommend the service there, online chat was good and then on the phone no fuss and knew there products.

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[sooty_10]

I also finally ordered this week some gas bonnet struts off eBay. I should have done that 5 years ago as it would have saved a few head knocks, a lot of pain in the arse stuffing around and an iPad screen.

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[Stropp]

Not today but a week or so ago I ordered 2 glass emu wing lift up windows on special with no freight cost saved $236 👌

[Avo]

i know what i have to buy .............does that count
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[Yeti's Beast]

We should have a what I want to buy section because I want a new exhaust, intercooler, catchcan etc etc etc


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[Stropp]

i know what i have to buy .............does that count
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Yes I have to get one of those robot sex dolls too 🤣😜

[PeeBee]

Changed insurance cover to Forum Sponsor 'Club 4x4' for agreed value policy. Very happy with premium and service, cover superior to previous insurance taken out when the engine conversion completed.

[bazzaboy]

Bought myself a new Dremel portable gas soldering iron ..........

[sooty_10]

I bought a supercheap air compressor. Simply as a donor for the 8L airtank and pressure switch for an on board air setup. Pulled the motor off and looks like a great fit under the cab next to chassis rail. All for less than buying an airtank alone.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/118.jpg

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[mudski]

I bought a supercheap air compressor. Simply as a donor for the 8L airtank and pressure switch for an on board air setup. Pulled the motor off and looks like a great fit under the cab next to chassis rail. All for less than buying an airtank alone.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/118.jpg

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I've been thinking it would be good to fit a tank under the floor somewhere for my compressor. But never really got around to having a good look at what size tank will fit.

[mudski]

Bought myself a new Dremel portable gas soldering iron ..........

Yeah I have a gas soldering iron too. I never use my good 240v one now. Lol.

[TPC]

Bought myself a new Dremel portable gas soldering iron ..........

Didn't know Dremel made soldering irons, what did it cost?

[bazzaboy]

Didn't know Dremel made soldering irons, what did it cost?

$89 on Ebay. I've had a number of portable gas soldering irons over the years and consider this new Dremel Versatip 2000 unit to be one of the best available. Slightly larger than some as it holds more gas. Can recommend it.

[mudski]

Driving the Patrol down the freeway today and noticed while under power the car was crabbing. Felt really weird. Anyhow I found the rear lower control arm bushes flogged right out. Not having any in stock I thought I'll just get them on eBay. Blackburn Nissan were the cheapest at $106 for a set of four. Then with the discount code from eBay, I got $30 off the final price. Good win for today.

[BigRAWesty]

A pair of Bfg ko2 tyres.
Only 275/65's (31").
When money permits well get another 2.
But they look wicked.
Heaps better the the bridgestone 693's!!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/139.jpg

[PeeBee]

Makita 18v blower to help getting our alpine fires started, MudRunnerTD, matfew, @MB

[Sprock]

With your Makita 'saw' in 1 hand & the Makita blower in the other you'll be unstoppable - I feel my reign as 'the god of fire' might be under threat 😳

[PeeBee]

With your Makita 'saw' in 1 hand & the Makita blower in the other you'll be unstoppable - I feel my reign as 'the god of fire' might be under threat 😳
Haha, I doubt you have much to be worried about! Just gotta keep smashing eBay and dodging the wife's questions.

[Sprock]

Hahaha dodging the wife's questions 😝

[Bush Ranger]

A pair of Bfg ko2 tyres.
Only 275/65's (31").
When money permits well get another 2.
But they look wicked.
Heaps better the the bridgestone 693's!!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/139.jpg

I gotten an email to day from JAX Tyres on a promotion on BFG Tyres KO2 A/T and KM2 M/T, buy 4 get a BFG swag valued at $279. Bit of useless info for you.

[BigRAWesty]

I gotten an email to day from JAX Tyres on a promotion on BFG Tyres KO2 A/T and KM2 M/T, buy 4 get a BFG swag valued at $279. Bit of useless info for you.How much they want for a corner??

[Bush Ranger]

bigguwesty All-Terrain T/A KO2 31X10.5R15 109S $255, going by the size you stated in a previous post. Here`s a link, which would make it easier to look for the size of tyres and save me typing. There should be a tyre size chooser on the left of the page, that has All Terrains, High Performance, Muddies etc etc. Give it a go and hope it works. The tyres I want are 305/70/16 which are $409, but have been quoted $380 for the same size from another known tyre joint in Maryborough.

https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/brands/bfgoodrich/by/performance-category/all-terrain?p=1

[BigRAWesty]

bigguwesty All-Terrain T/A KO2 31X10.5R15 109S $255, going by the size you stated in a previous post. Here`s a link, which would make it easier to look for the size of tyres and save me typing. There should be a tyre size chooser on the left of the page, that has All Terrains, High Performance, Muddies etc etc. Give it a go and hope it works. The tyres I want are 305/70/16 which are $409, but have been quoted $380 for the same size from another known tyre joint in Maryborough.

https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/brands/bfgoodrich/by/performance-category/all-terrain?p=1Uea i went a 275/65/17 and their price was $350, where i paid $320.
So a free swag comes out in front still but not as much.

[Bush Ranger]

Uea i went a 275/65/17 and their price was $350, where i paid $320.
So a free swag comes out in front still but not as much.

Typo on my behalf, I copied and pasted a 15 inch rim size. All depends on if you want a swag or not I guess and it`s there to get people in to buy tyres as you know. I bought 305/70/16 bfg muddies ($350) back in 2009, when they had a Bush Ranger air compressor on offer for four tyres and it saved me buying a compressor from else where to pump up the tyres.

[MudRunnerTD]

Might have bought another HiMount.............

[Ben-e-boy]

Might have bought another HiMount.............

And some long arms.

[PeeBee]

Another CAV Filter setup for under the vehicle to replace the in-line style ryco units - $70 delivered. Also bought a 12V band heater to wrap around the fuel filter to stop the paraffin drop out at low temps, as a couple of us experienced this last snow trip. Band heater is 250mm long x 50mm wide, heats the fuel to 65 deg C, and cheap - $30 delivered.

[MB]

Link please Phil mate :-) !

[Rossco]

Another CAV Filter setup for under the vehicle to replace the in-line style ryco units - $70 delivered. Also bought a 12V band heater to wrap around the fuel filter to stop the paraffin drop out at low temps, as a couple of us experienced this last snow trip. Band heater is 250mm long x 50mm wide, heats the fuel to 65 deg C, and cheap - $30 delivered.Yeah might have to do something with mine next frozen adventure. . . Yep had enough of fuel issues. . .

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[PeeBee]

Link please Phil mate :-) !

Heater element
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/50-X-250mm-12V-100W-Silicone-Heater-Pad-WVO-Fuel-Filter-Heater-w-thermostat-80C/271735473052?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

CAV Filter assy
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FFK2143-Diesel-Fuel-Filter-Hose-Kit-w-Single-CAV-HDF296-Glass-Bowl-8mm-Barbs/381871053561?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The heater elements are avail in a wide variety. i will also be buying a 150mm x 150mm sq. self adhesive patch to stick on the side of the main tank, but this can wait. The heater on the front filter that was passed around is corca 330mm x 100mm but its about $165 to buy, so I think based on how effective and fast the pad heats up, this smaller unit would whip it, plus for the number of uses, its bargain buying I reckon - just have to wait 3 minutes instead of 2 i reckon. Just need to ensure the heater is temp limited as some on ebay heat to 300DgC plus for large bio-fuel tanks, and 12V

[PeeBee]

Might have bought another HiMount.............

Your'e worse than me - where are you going to stick this one?

[PeeBee]

Yeah might have to do something with mine next frozen adventure. . . Yep had enough of fuel issues. . .

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Before Rossco BEFORE the next one!

[MudRunnerTD]

Your'e worse than me - where are you going to stick this one?

Hopefully on the front of the GUIV

[Rossco]

Before Rossco BEFORE the next one!Ah yes very good that would be quite wise[emoji6] . . .

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[Rossco]

Some new coaxial and base for the UHF as mine is never amazing and is too short. Aparently once you pull apart the base it never works the same again on those GME ones. . . Also a new carling switch as one of mine is a bit crap and the plug for the stereo turned up so back to wiring again soon, YAY . . .

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[AB]

Some new coaxial and base for the UHF as mine is never amazing and is too short. Aparently once you pull apart the base it never works the same again on those GME ones. . . Also a new carling switch as one of mine is a bit crap and the plug for the stereo turned up so back to wiring again soon, YAY . . .

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Pfft duct tape for the win lol


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[Rossco]

Pfft duct tape for the win lol


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah was thinking that [emoji6] . . .

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[my third 256]

pack of 10 garden lights from bunnings marked down to $3.25
showed the missus and was sent back for 6 more sets to be put away for xmas gifts
6 rolls duct tape at $2.00 each (the large 30 mt rolls)3 black 3 silver

[GQtdauto]

pack of 10 garden lights from bunnings marked down to $3.25
showed the missus and was sent back for 6 more sets to be put away for xmas gifts
6 rolls duct tape at $2.00 each (the large 30 mt rolls)3 black 3 silver

Hope they work better than the ones I bought , maybe three months and they were stuffed .

[Bush Ranger]

Hope they work better than the ones I bought , maybe three months and they were stuffed .

The replacement batteries for the solar lights cost more than the lights.

[Hodge]

Bought a larger jack than the one I've been using for ages. Half price at Repco !
Mainly more lift i was after for the Patrol. This one goes to 495. My other one only to 330. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/342.jpg

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[Mike02Ti]

Bought a larger jack than the one I've been using for ages. Half price at Repco !
Mainly more lift i was after for the Patrol. This one goes to 495. My other one only to 330. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/342.jpg

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Just double check the oil in it before you use it Hodge
I used to work for them and they sometimes had no oil in them from the factory


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[Hodge]

Just double check the oil in it before you use it Hodge
I used to work for them and they sometimes had no oil in them from the factory


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Thanks for the heads up mate. Will go and have a look. It lifts and lowers fine but I'll check it anyway.

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[Hodge]

Just double check the oil in it before you use it @Hodge (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/member.php?u=15680)
I used to work for them and they sometimes had no oil in them from the factory


Mate you were spot on. Either it's not topped up fully or theres none in there. Says it's meant to be 5mm above inner cylinder, in the photo you can see the inner cylinder with no sign of oil above or around it. That's really poor form I reckon.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73048&stc=1

[Mike02Ti]

Hodge yep used to get them like that all the time. Near on single warranty claim we had was because of low or no oil. Take it back and they will fill it for you if you want

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[Hodge]

@Hodge (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/member.php?u=15680) yep used to get them like that all the time. Near on single warranty claim we had was because of low or no oil. Take it back and they will fill it for you if you want



Do you know if it takes ordinary hydraulic oil? Because i've got access to Mega-litres of it.

[Mike02Ti]

Do you know if it takes ordinary hydraulic oil? Because i've got access to Mega-litres of it.Yeah normal hydraulic oil mate. Used to keep a drum out the back of the shop for that brand of jack alone. Other than that they worked alright. I have still got one in the shed somewhere.

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[PeeBee]

150X150mm,90W@12V. w/ 3M PSA & Sponge, Keenovo Universal Silicone Heater Pad/Mat

2 off 12V 90W heater pads for both fuel tanks, got them on ebay, of course.

[Rossco]

150X150mm,90W@12V. w/ 3M PSA & Sponge, Keenovo Universal Silicone Heater Pad/Mat

2 off 12V 90W heater pads for both fuel tanks, got them on ebay, of course.Should the trick [emoji4]. . .

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[mudski]

150X150mm,90W@12V. w/ 3M PSA & Sponge, Keenovo Universal Silicone Heater Pad/Mat

2 off 12V 90W heater pads for both fuel tanks, got them on ebay, of course.

Fark the fuel tanks. Chuck'em under your sleeping bag.

[Sprock]

Mate you were spot on. Either it's not topped up fully or theres none in there. Says it's meant to be 5mm above inner cylinder, in the photo you can see the inner cylinder with no sign of oil above or around it. That's really poor form I reckon.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73048&stc=1
Pardon my ignorance but do you check it right up or fully down ?

[Hodge]

Pardon my ignorance but do you check it right up or fully down ?
Fully down. Little tag that came with it says oil should be 5mm above inner piston in fully retracted position and valve open all the way .

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[GeeYou8]

Do you know if it takes ordinary hydraulic oil? Because i've got access to Mega-litres of it.
I thought you needed to buy special Jack Oil, even if it is just for the name.

[Hodge]

Yeah normal hydraulic oil mate. Used to keep a drum out the back of the shop for that brand of jack alone. Other than that they worked alright. I have still got one in the shed somewhere.

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I spoke to my hydraulic diesel mechanic before and he says many of those jacks come with no oil depending on how they arrive from China. It's a maritime environmental Law some of them can't be shipped filled with oil and have to be filled in Aus instead. Or something along those lines .
Is this the reason you think?

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[Mike02Ti]

No idea on why some do or some dont. It was the only jacks we had to do it with. All the other types / brands were fine. I suspect a few of them were made in China as well. The maratime law your mechanic talked about could have some merit. I dont know honestly. GeeYou8 yes there is jack oil in a little bottle. Its no different to standard hydraulic oil. Just branded different. Nothing special about it.

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[Sprock]

Thanks Hodge , thought so but wasn't 100%

[Woof]

New rims, no more landcrab ones

[mudski]

Some cheap port to fill my barrel up with. Now for the wait, and i hope it turns out. As the cheap port it pretty much goats piss. Lol. The barrel has been soaking in whiskey for the last week so heres hoping.

[Plasnart]

Some cheap port to fill my barrel up with. Now for the wait, and i hope it turns out. As the cheap port it pretty much goats piss. Lol. The barrel has been soaking in whiskey for the last week so heres hoping.

I used to have an oak port barrell marko. Cheapest port flagon you can buy came out gold mate! Just gotta give it time. Taste it 3 months and on til you get the good stuff :)

[mudski]

I used to have an oak port barrell marko. Cheapest port flagon you can buy came out gold mate! Just gotta give it time. Taste it 3 months and on til you get the good stuff :)

Yeah thats what I have, a french oak barrel, only a 5ltr one though... A cooper from Cobram made it. I've got 200ml of whiskey in it aswell to give it some bite. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. When funds are better I would like to get another barrel and age some whiskey in it.

[Sprock]

Ooh yeah that's sound mint mudski 👌🏼 Must make a point of coming down & checking out the new place - notice how I'm comfortable enough in our friendship to just invite myself down ? 😂

[mudski]

Ooh yeah that's sound mint mudski ���� Must make a point of coming down & checking out the new place - notice how I'm comfortable enough in our friendship to just invite myself down ? ��

You are welcome anytime mate. The place is an absolute mess right now though. Kinda started doing what I can with the plumbing side of things, then getting rained out, then having work. Shite everywhere.

[jay see]

Bought a larger jack than the one I've been using for ages. Half price at Repco !
Mainly more lift i was after for the Patrol. This one goes to 495. My other one only to 330. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/342.jpg

Sent from my SM-G920I using TapatalkI brought the same one a couple of years back. Never thought of checking the oil.
Thanks for posting.

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[katwoman]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/53.jpg
Now just need a motor to put them on.


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[Bush Ranger]

Some cheap port to fill my barrel up with. Now for the wait, and i hope it turns out. As the cheap port it pretty much goats piss. Lol. The barrel has been soaking in whiskey for the last week so heres hoping.

You want a nice port to drink mudski? Try Mister Pickwicks (fine selected port) made by Saltram. Comes in a little pine box with a clear perspex slide up n down lid and the box. Link below is only for illustration purposes to show what the bottle looks like.

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_91995/saltram-mr-pickwick-s-particular-tawny.jsp;jsessionid=8530EAF5C312C628066C31194ACD1 41B.ncdlmorasp1303?bmUID=lVc5oPa

[Sprock]

You are welcome anytime mate. The place is an absolute mess right now though. Kinda started doing what I can with the plumbing side of things, then getting rained out, then having work. Shite everywhere.
I know that nobody lives in a display home - I'll be coming to see you mate - not the state of your house

[bazzaboy]

Bought myself a quality antenna switcher to enable me to select between my long & short range UHF antennas.

[Hodge]

You are welcome anytime mate. The place is an absolute mess right now though. Kinda started doing what I can with the plumbing side of things, then getting rained out, then having work. Shite everywhere.
Nothing wrong with your place Marko. Ive seen it and mess or no mess I've been eating my self alive in envy. Some people would do a lot of unfavorable things for a place like that ... Including me.


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[mudski]

You want a nice port to drink mudski? Try Mister Pickwicks (fine selected port) made by Saltram. Comes in a little pine box with a clear perspex slide up n down lid and the box. Link below is only for illustration purposes to show what the bottle looks like.

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_91995/saltram-mr-pickwick-s-particular-tawny.jsp;jsessionid=8530EAF5C312C628066C31194ACD1 41B.ncdlmorasp1303?bmUID=lVc5oPa
I usually buy Grahams Tawny port.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_778497/grahams-the-tawny-port
But just bought this today.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_73121/galway-pipe-12-year-old-grand-tawny
Will see how it is. If its crap, it will go in the barrel. Just needed something to sip on whilst I wait for the goats piss in my barrel to turn into gods water. Lol.


I know that nobody lives in a display home - I'll be coming to see you mate - not the state of your house
Cheers mate. The door is always open. Unless Im not home. Lol

Nothing wrong with your place Marko. Ive seen it and mess or no mess I've been eating my self alive in envy. Some people would do a lot of unfavorable things for a place like that ... Including me.


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Nothing wrong correct. Just needs a ton of work and to be brought out of the 70's. But even with all the shit we are going through right now, I have not regretted our choice one bit.
Sprock, just dont bring your log truck next visit. Its a bit squishy, and hilly, here....

[Sprock]

Haha advice noted . Your old neighbours would still be talking about he time 'that log truck' was in the street haha

[Hodge]

Haha advice noted . Your old neighbours would still be talking about he time 'that log truck' was in the street haha
Nah it's not the neighbours he's worried about. You might brake his little solar lamps up his driveway.

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[Bacho86]

Bought a redarc tow pro elite.... to go with the new second hand camper trailer! Now just to get everything wired up before holidays!


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[Yeti's Beast]

Bought a redarc tow pro elite.... to go with the new second hand camper trailer! Now just to get everything wired up before holidays!


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Congrats, I did the same recently for the last school holidays. The Towpro is a really good unit http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/80.jpg


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[Bacho86]

Congrats, I did the same recently for the last school holidays. The Towpro is a really good unit http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/80.jpg


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Thanks good to hear - how'd you go installing it - any hints or tricks?

Seems pretty straight forward from instructions, power up the main unit and then connect and wire up to the trailer plug, I think No. 5 on flat plug?


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[mudski]

Nah it's not the neighbours he's worried about. You might brake his little solar lamps up his driveway.

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Dont worry. My daughters friends mum has run over two of them. Some people find it hard to reverse down a 55m long driveway for some reason.

[Hodge]

Bought a redarc tow pro elite.... to go with the new second hand camper trailer! Now just to get everything wired up before holidays!


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So you bought a tow brake controller and then told the missus , oh well now we have to buy a camper trailer to suit !
Well done mate . Lol
Pictures ???

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[Rossco]

Bought a redarc tow pro elite.... to go with the new second hand camper trailer! Now just to get everything wired up before holidays!


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[Bacho86]

So you bought a tow brake controller and then told the missus , oh well now we have to buy a camper trailer to suit !
Well done mate . Lol
Pictures ???

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Hahaha nah, friends brother was off loading his old camper cause they'd upgraded to a van so we took the opportunity!

Haven't picked it up yet, but it's just a generic soft floor semi-off road camper trailer.

Comes with a plumbed water tank and basic battery / electrical and normal annexure set up - nothing flashy, but will do us for a bit. Heaps more comfort that what we're used to when camping lol

Will post up some photos next weekend when I pick it up hopefully!


ice they're bloody great those controller's. . . Yeah any pics ?? . . .

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[Winnie]

Awesome work Nath! Your family will love it!

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[Bacho86]

Also purchased a new Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Stove from tentworld to go along with the camper trailer!

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https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-eventemp-3-burner-griddle-grease-cup

[Yeti's Beast]

Also purchased a new Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Stove from tentworld to go along with the camper trailer!

73166

https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-eventemp-3-burner-griddle-grease-cup

We are in the market for a new BBQ for the camper also. Tossing up between one of those or a Weber Baby Q, hmmm decisions decisions


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[Bacho86]

We are in the market for a new BBQ for the camper also. Tossing up between one of those or a Weber Baby Q, hmmm decisions decisions


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TBH on reflection we didn't really given enough consideration to the Weber Baby Q....originally we were only looking for a basic BBQ in the $100 range, but then realised all the cheaper ones couldn't actually fit two decent size pots or pans on them, (so are pretty useful to cook dinner for an extended period of time) and ended up getting the Coleman EvenTemp for $200 -- but for an extra $100 or so, you could probably purchase a Weber Baby Q which would be awesome as long as you had enough room to store in the camper.

[Yeti's Beast]

Thanks good to hear - how'd you go installing it - any hints or tricks?

Seems pretty straight forward from instructions, power up the main unit and then connect and wire up to the trailer plug, I think No. 5 on flat plug?


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They are pretty easy to install. I replaced an old set up so my wiring was already done. They ran pos wire to a circuit breaker under the bonnet and ran wire down the chassis to a bung under the drivers seat then back up to the controller. The wire from the controller to the trailer plug went back out through the bung and the wire followes the chassis to the back of the car. The brake Sense wire was connected to the wire on the back of the Brake pedal.
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The control box is behind the plastic panel under the steering wheel attached by the silver bolts in the picture. Make sure you use at least 4 mm wire. You can buy it on eBay. It's the correct color code twin core with both red and blue wire

Cheers


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[Bush Ranger]

mudski Will see how it is. If its crap, it will go in the barrel. Just needed something to sip on whilst I wait for the goats piss in my barrel to turn into gods water. Lol.

Mister Pickwicks would be a good port whilst waiting, lol.

[mudski]

Mister Pickwicks would be a good port whilst waiting, lol.

Yeah I wanted to try something cheaper this time. Im hoping the port in the barrel will turn out. I did soak and wash out the barrel a few time to get rid of the timber smell, as I didn't want this in the port. But the smell is still evident. Maybe 200ml of whiskey in with the port might help. I will wait a few months and then give it a taste. If I can wait that long. Haha!

[Bush Ranger]

mudski No worries. Have you thought of blending a few ports for a flavour that might suit, then barrel?

[Yeti's Beast]

I've seen that happen, my old brother in law used to have one of little barrels and over the years has always put his left over port in it. After his funeral I thought I would have a crack at this poison that he has been brewing in there for over 20 years and man it was like rocket fuel that set your mouth on fire. It didn't pour out either, it was more of a glug. Tasted nice though and was a nice way to remember him.


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[DX grunt]

I bought more tattoos. lol

[Stropp]

I bought more tattoos. lol

You becoming a art studio 😊

[Bush Ranger]

Or is that an art stud io?

[DX grunt]

strop bushranger

As the blank canvas rides into the sunset, I'm looking for 20 litre drums of 50+ sunscreen. PML

[Bacho86]

A 2.4 x 4.3 CGear Multimat to go with the camper trailer http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/91.jpg


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[Bacho86]

They are pretty easy to install. I replaced an old set up so my wiring was already done. They ran pos wire to a circuit breaker under the bonnet and ran wire down the chassis to a bung under the drivers seat then back up to the controller. The wire from the controller to the trailer plug went back out through the bung and the wire followes the chassis to the back of the car. The brake Sense wire was connected to the wire on the back of the Brake pedal.
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The control box is behind the plastic panel under the steering wheel attached by the silver bolts in the picture. Make sure you use at least 4 mm wire. You can buy it on eBay. It's the correct color code twin core with both red and blue wire

Cheers


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Hey yeti thanks for the feedback! Can you tell me which wire / what colour the brake sense wire is? Cheers!


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[Hodge]

Got some Toyota oil to stick into the hub. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/92.jpg

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[Yeti's Beast]

Hey yeti thanks for the feedback! Can you tell me which wire / what colour the brake sense wire is? Cheers!


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Hi, the red wire from the controller goes to the green/yellow wire on the brake pedal switch. All the wires from the controller are labeled.
Cheers
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[Hodge]

Few Bunnings snags!!! Can't beat them......

[jay see]

It's the finer details that count. Especially when there's only 45 of them.

When I brought my r8 it came with the compartment where the cup holder is, but no id build tag. Went to a hsv dealer and ordered a new one. Not bad for something that's 15 years old and they're still made in Clayton. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/109.jpg

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[lucus30]

Also purchased a new Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Stove from tentworld to go along with the camper trailer!

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https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-eventemp-3-burner-griddle-grease-cup

Love this stove same as mine

[AB]

Also purchased a new Coleman EvenTemp 3 Burner Stove from tentworld to go along with the camper trailer!

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https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-eventemp-3-burner-griddle-grease-cup

That's a neat little cooker, never seen that before!


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[Bacho86]

Love this stove same as mine

Good to hear! I almost bought the hyper flame, but read a few bad reviews about them, so decided on this one. do you only use it on lpg or have you used the little Coleman gas bottle as well?



That's a neat little cooker, never seen that before!



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It's a huge cooker lol - comfortably fits 2 x 32cm pans / pots on.

Hopefully it'll be a winner!



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[lucus30]

Good to hear! I almost bought the hyper flame, but read a few bad reviews about them, so decided on this one. do you only use it on lpg or have you used the little Coleman gas bottle as well?




It's a huge cooker lol - comfortably fits 2 x 32cm pans / pots on.

Hopefully it'll be a winner!



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I use both, probably more the small cylinders.
I'd recommend the carry bag you can fit 2 cylinders and the plate in it. The only downside is the plate is no where near as good as a cast iron plate, I also managed to bend my plate though not sure if it warped from the heat.

[GeeYou8]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/96.jpg


A good idea is to trim the tails of your cable ties with flush cutters, or if you don't have a set use toe nail clippers, the sharp end can cut next time you reach in. Good to see you used a butt splice & not one of those dreaded scotch-locs, if you need to splice outside the cabin you can get butt splices with a built in heatshrink sleeve that is lined with hot melt glue (got mine from Altronics).
Graham

[katwoman]

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[katwoman]

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[mudski]

Six bottles of Jack Daniels Red Dog. Well paid for them yonks ago and only just arrived now. I do a 13.5hr shift have one drink and im munted! at 5.5am too!

Edit. This is Red Dog.
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[jay see]

Six bottles of Jack Daniels Red Dog. Well paid for them yonks ago and only just arrived now. I do a 13.5hr shift have one drink and im munted! at 5.5am too!

Edit. This is Red Dog.
73235One glass at a time. That's going to last you for yonks.

You doing nights?

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[mudski]

One glass at a time. That's going to last you for yonks.

You doing nights?

Sent from my A1601 using TapatalkWon't last that long John. Lol. But yeah doing mostly late arvo work but we had a big'Un yesty and we powered through the night. But the two bottles on the left and right are 750ml from the states, and the boxed bottles are 700ml a aussie bottles. The Yankee bottles are for the collection.

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[Bush Ranger]

Bought an Ouzo and coke when I was over in WA last year at a pub and it cost me $11.50. The drink lasted me twice as long as it did before when they were around $6.50 over ten years ago and it took me roughly an hour to drink it back then. Worth buying a bottle and drink at home these days I thought.

[gubigfish]

Perth is ridiculously expensive to go out and have a drink

[jay see]

I didn't buy it, was given to me when I left my last job and forgot about it. Never had cognac before, but it isn't bad. Five minutes in the freezer to chill it and it goes down nice.
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[TPC]

I didn't buy it, was given to me when I left my last job and forgot about it. Never had cognac before, but it isn't bad. Five minutes in the freezer to chill it and it goes down nice.
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You should never cool cognac, looses its flavor.
As you cannot appreciate it properly I think you should give it to me.
At least try having very small sips at room temp.

[the evil twin]

Perth is ridiculously expensive to go out and have a drink



Perth is ridiculously expensive!!!

Fixed it for ya, mate :thumbup:

[MudRunnerTD]

Do yourself a favor. ALDI today has camping gear.

$10 will buy you either of these. Compact and good enough for the camper or a boys trip. I bought a couple of sets of the cutlery.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/139.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/140.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/141.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/142.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/143.jpg

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[MudRunnerTD]

Stoked with thia little pickup for the GQ. Rear seat replacement fridge mounts!!!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/144.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/145.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/146.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/147.jpg

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[Hodge]

Do yourself a favor. ALDI today has camping gear.

$10 will buy you either of these. Compact and good enough for the camper or a boys trip. I bought a couple of sets of the cutlery.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/139.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/140.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/141.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/142.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/143.jpg

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been there and done that Darren. I got the cutlery and the cups. Some of those tarp poles as well.

[MudRunnerTD]

been there and done that Darren. I got the cutlery and the cups. Some of those tarp poles as well.

Yeah the poles look good. I use a couple of spare Oztent ones do I didn't buy but was tempted.

I liked the plates because they where square but I have good round ones and always use a paper plate on top of the plastic so my rounds work great.

I bought one of their ensuing tents for $50 Too as it's 1200 square and the extra space is great for a shower.

[jay see]

You should never cool cognac, looses its flavor.
As you cannot appreciate it properly I think you should give it to me.
At least try having very small sips at room temp.Ha. I don't think so I'll give it another shot at room temperature.

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[Bush Ranger]

Perth is ridiculously expensive to go out and have a drink

The pub in New Norcia is the same in price when I visited there all so. Either the price shot up quickly, or the years have gone fast. , he he.

[Mc4by]

Slotted and drilled front rotors and some heavy duty pads to go with them.

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73279

[my third 256]

purchaced a chromecast so i can watch foxtel from my 8sphone on the tv
works bloody good so wife sent me back to get 2 more for her and the daughter to use on the other tv's
and play music and watch utube etc

[Softy]

A Couple of MIDI Fuse holders and fuses and a roll of 6mm cable so i can run power to the back of the car for the fridge (and maybe some lighting) Hopefully it arrives before the weekend.

[TimE]

A Projecta 120w folding solar panel (https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/power-cooling/solar/projecta-120w-folding-solar-panel-kit/p/BP90041889), on sale at Anaconda.


https://youtu.be/CNqaLnlIGLM

[BigRAWesty]

Finally finished of a mates canopy.
Lift on/ off via roof rack that's at powder coaters and twin 35's to mount on back.
1900x1200x850mm.
But 60L tilt slide on drivers side and he's making draws for the rest..
Steel frame and alloy sheet, so it can be lifted while full.. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/46.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/47.jpg

[the evil twin]

... and twin 35's to mount on back.


Mercs or Yamahas ?

[BigRAWesty]

Mercs or Yamahas ?The best kind..
Muddies..

[the evil twin]

Bought one of them there memory foam and gel mattress topper thingies.

Slept on it for the first time last night and must admit it was very comfy indeed.

[DX grunt]

Recently bought:

- a -8 rated sleeping bag
- a double swag -online
- 2 x Rocky Mountain Tumblers - thermal mugs - as advertised on TV

[DX grunt]

Bought one of them there memory foam and gel mattress topper thingies.

Slept on it for the first time last night and must admit it was very comfy indeed.

I've got 'bubble foam' that goes on top of my king single and double bed, high density foam mattresses, when I/we go camping.

Love 'em. It makes so much of a difference.

[10G]

Finally finished of a mates canopy.
Lift on/ off via roof rack that's at powder coaters and twin 35's to mount on back.
1900x1200x850mm.
But 60L tilt slide on drivers side and he's making draws for the rest..
Steel frame and alloy sheet, so it can be lifted while full.. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/46.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/47.jpg

Hey Kallen, how did your trip go?

Nice work as well.

[the evil twin]

snip...
- 2 x Rocky Mountain Tumblers - thermal mugs - as advertised on TV

The Ad will be bollocks... but keen to hear what they are actually like esp from a keen bushman such as yourself IE will they really keep a drink icy cold if left sitting on the Bonnet all afternoon in the the centre of the Great Sandy in mid January.

[Plasnart]

purchaced a chromecast so i can watch foxtel from my 8sphone on the tv
works bloody good so wife sent me back to get 2 more for her and the daughter to use on the other tv's
and play music and watch utube etc

Hey my third, where did you buy these and how much? Is it worth buying Google brand? The generic ones on ebay are very cheap. Looking at buying one myself.

[Mc4by]

Picked up a King Brown jump starter.

Starts diesel up to 5 litre. Charges your phones. Has a torch. Pumps up stuff.

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[my third 256]

Hey my third, where did you buy these and how much? Is it worth buying Google brand? The generic ones on ebay are very cheap. Looking at buying one myself.

$55.00 each and got from harvey normans
with something like this i think it is better to go recognised brand so easy to set up and instructions arnt in broken english

[TimE]

Got a Cargo set of Solar Screens (http://www.solarscreen.com.au/), the back windows only, my homemade solutions just looked cheap and crap, so to hell with the expense ($215 including freight to Canberra), I'm now a happy cool camper :)

[GQtdauto]

Havent paid for it yet but booked in to replace the tent on the Opus camper to the new air tent design , bit of a wait but will be done before the cape trip .

[Bush Ranger]

Say g`day to batman and Robin on your cape trip when you fly past. Bought nothing to day and got change too.

[GQtdauto]

Will do bushranger, I started out with nothing but still have most of it .

[Clunk]

Hey my third, where did you buy these and how much? Is it worth buying Google brand? The generic ones on ebay are very cheap. Looking at buying one myself.Keep an eye out for specials, bought the Chromecast Ultra for $70 6months ago from The Good Guys ebay store

[10G]

Old phone plan with Telstra ended 12+ months ago. Was getting 5GB data for $50/mth. Changed plans, now getting 15GB for $49 a month CANNOT complain one bit.

[MB]

A new First Aid Kit for work & play.
https://www.firstaidkits.com.au/k1666-high-risk-remote-area-softpack
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[TimE]

A new windscreen, after a bit of mucking around by the installer, got a discounted price of $250 installed at home yesterday!

[jay see]

Under 12 bucks at Coles of all places. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/12/87.jpg

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[DX grunt]

Bought one of them there memory foam and gel mattress topper thingies.

Slept on it for the first time last night and must admit it was very comfy indeed.

I've got 2 of them. I call them 'egg shells'. One for the double matress and one for the king single.

Combining the 'egg shells' with the high density foam mattresses, I sleep really well at night, too.

[Stropp]

Well not for the patrol but for the f250 I bought a bullydog tuner, plug in and run through the program and wow what a difference, I wish they had made them for patrols so easy to set up.

[bazzaboy]

Picked up some great canvas bags with Velcro seals off Ebay. Great quality & well made. Good for camping gear or any "bits & pieces" and easy to store.

[DX grunt]

Over the last month or so, I've bought 3, Kings Big Daddy Delux swags. Look the part but not tested yet.

I'm in the process of wetting the canvas. Queen size mattress, too.

[rusty_nail]

one of these:

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-roof-top-tent-with-annex.html (https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-roof-top-tent-with-annex.html)

going to tassie for a week in march and thought the price was too good to pass up on.

[MB TD42]

Uniden 80ch two way for the rig...its in and hooked up...

[jay see]

one of these:

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-roof-top-tent-with-annex.html (https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-roof-top-tent-with-annex.html)

going to tassie for a week in march and thought the price was too good to pass up on.Nice Nic. Must report back on how you found it, thinking of do the same once the kids don't want to come with us anymore.

Where abouts you headed in Tassie?

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[rusty_nail]

Nice Nic. Must report back on how you found it, thinking of do the same once the kids don't want to come with us anymore.

Where abouts you headed in Tassie?

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will follow up when i throw it on top properly mate.

have seen abit of tassie from a few hire cars but looking forward to just exploring. have done alot of mid east and north, so either west coast or north east tassie. should be good either way.

[the evil twin]

One of these Oil Coolers PeeBee found on 'The bay'.

Look just the thing for the 6.5 instead of the dinky little traditional rad style that Brunny Diesel fitted.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CAL-CUSTOM-18-INCH-FINNED-DUAL-CHAMBER-ALUMINIUM-TRANSMISSION-OIL-COOLER/172470320667?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[rusty_nail]

Nice Nic. Must report back on how you found it, thinking of do the same once the kids don't want to come with us anymore.

Where abouts you headed in Tassie?

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put it on today mate, its a bloody ripper. absolutely huge on top, the installation instructions aren't too bad and they have online videos(which rush through it all) which kind of help. the zips and canvas feel pretty decent quality and the way it all mounts on is OK also. only thing i can complain about is the ladder will potentially wear a hole in the annex floor as it has shitty rubber/plastic feet caps which will do bugger all when someone is climbing up and down a ladder to protect the floor. i will just start carrying a small sheet of ply to put under the feet of the ladder. otherwise its a bloody ripper, especially for $680!

[jay see]

You planning on keeping it on the car always, or just when you need it? They're pretty heavy ain't they....

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[rusty_nail]

You planning on keeping it on the car always, or just when you need it? They're pretty heavy ain't they....

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will probably just keep it on the car, i dont use it as a daily anyway so its all good. one day when i have a shed with a higher roof i will probably be able to block and tackel it off the car (i think winnie has a similar setup for his roof rack and its pretty sweet)

all up i think it weighs around 70KG, the missus has hurt herself atm so i got her to steady but not lift it while i lifted the whole thing on the roof, what a bloody mission lol! here is a photo of what it looks like setup, its really neat.

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[Winnie]

will probably just keep it on the car, i dont use it as a daily anyway so its all good. one day when i have a shed with a higher roof i will probably be able to block and tackel it off the car (i think winnie has a similar setup for his roof rack and its pretty sweet)

all up i think it weighs around 70KG, the missus has hurt herself atm so i got her to steady but not lift it while i lifted the whole thing on the roof, what a bloody mission lol! here is a photo of what it looks like setup, its really neat.

74245I just use ratchet straps to the roof of my shed for the rack which is pretty fiddly to get it on the car but easy to take off.
I don't use it much anyway but the system could definitely be a lot better.

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[PeeBee]

Nic, I used to use a simple rathet hand winch that you find on small boat trailer, rated at 500kg, then made a clamp on lifting frame with a single lift point. I stuffed around with the centre of gravity to get the roofrack lifting off nice and flat, marked it and then simply clamped the frame there and bingo, all good each time, never scratched the car once. You need a sound mount point off the side of the shed though to anchor the winch, then a sound mount pount above the lifting eye over the roofrack. I lifted mine using 'Telstra' rope without an issue. Still have the frame and the winch I think if you want it - will take a bit to find but sure its here.

[rusty_nail]

Nic, I used to use a simple rathet hand winch that you find on small boat trailer, rated at 500kg, then made a clamp on lifting frame with a single lift point. I stuffed around with the centre of gravity to get the roofrack lifting off nice and flat, marked it and then simply clamped the frame there and bingo, all good each time, never scratched the car once. You need a sound mount point off the side of the shed though to anchor the winch, then a sound mount pount above the lifting eye over the roofrack. I lifted mine using 'Telstra' rope without an issue. Still have the frame and the winch I think if you want it - will take a bit to find but sure its here.

thanks for the offer mate, i need a decent shed first lol.

[jay see]

i lifted the whole thing on the roof, what a bloody mission lol!

74245

Muscle man Nico [emoji123][emoji123][emoji123][emoji123]


Wouldn't mind a closer look one day.

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[Winnie]

will probably just keep it on the car, i dont use it as a daily anyway so its all good. one day when i have a shed with a higher roof i will probably be able to block and tackel it off the car (i think winnie has a similar setup for his roof rack and its pretty sweet)

all up i think it weighs around 70KG, the missus has hurt herself atm so i got her to steady but not lift it while i lifted the whole thing on the roof, what a bloody mission lol! here is a photo of what it looks like setup, its really neat.

74245It looks good mate.
My sister and her husband use one for the two of them and their 3 kids. The 2 boys sleep in the annex underneath and the baby sleeps upstairs with them.

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[Kevrana]

Looks great mate. The guys at muddy4x4accessories have this cool stand to make the tent freestanding when you’re at camp. Looks pretty neat

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/150.jpg


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[10G]

Some expensive pre-emptive maintenance, prefer to have these in place before I need them. Looked at my mounts yesterday and they look mint, so a good time to put some in I reckon.

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[Hodge]

Some expensive pre-emptive maintenance, prefer to have these in place before I need them. Looked at my mounts yesterday and they look mint, so a good time to put some in I reckon.



Good idea mate. I checked my mounts and they looked OK, so bit of pro-activity for them to stay that way. Boss braces got bolted on!


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=74285&stc=1
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[10G]

I'm thinking of fitting long range tanks, so I thought I'd better toughen up the rear mounts, they look like a well designed & thought out product I reckon.

[Hodge]

they look like a well designed & thought out product I reckon.

And much cheaper considering the cost of chassis fix, if the factory seats did crack...

[PeeBee]

You might want to have a look at the BOSS airbags. Tney are fitted between the diff housing and the chassis rail. They take the load and transfer it directly into the chassis rail with no offset component, as you have with the coil and coil seat. I have the triple bags installed and they work a treat. I originally had the 'in coil' firestone airbags installed until I woke up to the fact i was masking the load issues and the stresses were really going straight back into the coil tower.

I would recommend the coil tower supports as well as the airbags for a bullet proof solution, strength and ability to load share and also level the vehicle up.

[10G]

You might want to have a look at the BOSS airbags. Tney are fitted between the diff housing and the chassis rail. They take the load and transfer it directly into the chassis rail with no offset component, as you have with the coil and coil seat. I have the triple bags installed and they work a treat. I originally had the 'in coil' firestone airbags installed until I woke up to the fact i was masking the load issues and the stresses were really going straight back into the coil tower.

I would recommend the coil tower supports as well as the airbags for a bullet proof solution, strength and ability to load share and also level the vehicle up.

I've not looked into airbags much at all and I'm guessing they must, but do they extend & compress when you're flexing or do they just inflate into a size and stay at the size but bounce around within some type of holding thing?????

[PeeBee]

I've not looked into airbags much at all and I'm guessing they must, but do they extend & compress when you're flexing or do they just inflate into a size and stay at the size but bounce around within some type of holding thing?????

OK, the BOSS airbags are a rubber bellows. They are secured top and bottom with clmps and as you inflate them they lift the vehicle, thus taking load off the coils. It is entirely possible to do a stupid thing, like did and inflate them to 70psi and marvel at the lift, however the rear of the vehicle was wobbling around like it was on jelly. The airbags did not extend beyond the free length of he coil, however after 100m and a round about I drove back home and dropped the pressures down to around 30psi and this sat the vehicle level, when relatively empty, for me. When I do load it up for a trip I end up with about 40psi in them to get the nose pointing very slightly downward.


Off road I drop the pressure a little bit to soften he ride, however still use the added pressure to ensure I retain bumper clearances. The higher the pressure the firmer the ride, and within limits(not like my 70psi) the vehicle tends to not wallow as much. There is no spongy or bouncy feel about it, its simply a compressible helper to carry the load.

Do a web search on BOSS airbags, I have the triple donuts on mine and a manual air regulation - you can get on board compressors and push buttons o allow trimming on the fly, which can be an advantage, I just never went that way.

[dom14]

Bossweld stick welding sticks. Appears to be better even though the same price as the cheap crap I usually buy.

[Avo]

Bossweld stick welding sticks. Appears to be better even though the same price as the cheap crap I usually buy.

ahrso you learning...

[dom14]

ahrso you learning...

Slowly, but yes.

[Winnie]

just ordered lift kits, Eagerly waiting for the package to come..Really? Because there are no patrol lift kits listed on your website.

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[Ben-e-boy]

just ordered lift kits, Eagerly waiting for the package to come..

Usually there is a section for vendors. In all honesty, if you can't take the time to introduce yourself and actually set up a vendor thread, with stuff for patrols, that is not just cheap crap. You're wasting your time here

[MB TD42]

Ordered a winning lotto ticket...pretty sure the newsagent it pulling my leg...

[TimE]

Fitted a Jaycar Steel Mate Keyless door entry system today. $50 and I can now remote lock/unlock again !!

[GQtdauto]

Ordered a winning lotto ticket...pretty sure the newsagent it pulling my leg...

Sorry mate I have the winning ticket for Saturday but will slip you a Toyota Prius just to be neighbourly!

[MB TD42]

Sorry mate I have the winning ticket for Saturday but will slip you a Toyota Prius just to be neighbourly!
Ahhh keep your prius...it seems we have the same numbers...the old oiler will do just fine...lol

[Clunk]

will slip you a Toyota Prius just to be neighbourly!

Hey what ever you like to di in your private life is fine, just don't share it on here [emoji3]

[Avo]

Sorry mate I have the winning ticket for Saturday but will slip you a Toyota Prius just to be neighbourly!

he'd like that the smug cunt

[Clunk]

he'd like that the smug cunt

yo know you would too, you love being slipped one

[GQtdauto]

I must buy me some of whatever the hell you two jokers are smoking ?

[Softy]

Taken almost 3yrs but finally got some new shoes for the car!



http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/02/93.jpg

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[PeeBee]

New boots, 33x10.5R15 x 5off KM2's, new am/fm antenna, new speakers, went with the Kenwoods because they have a plastic rather than fabric interface membrane between the body and the vibration pad - whatever745067450774508 thats called!

[Winnie]

Looks good Phil. You'll like those new tyres I reckon.

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[garett]

copy cat:P... same tyres, and speakers... great minds think alike?

[PeeBee]

copy cat:P... same tyres, and speakers... great minds think alike?

I like you Garett, a lot, yeah baby!

[TPC]

I bought a front air locker and compressor for the patrol. :)

[Winnie]

I bought a front air locker and compressor for the patrol. :)Shit hot Tony. Are they installed yet?

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[TPC]

Shit hot Tony. Are they installed yet?

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Not yet, bought it at the caravan and camping show on special.

[Rossco]

Nice one Phil tyres looks very snazzy. Just out of interest sake i managed to sell my JL speakers so glad they are going to get used a few $$ is nice.

Enjoy the front locker Tony defiantly one of the best things I've done to the 4by. . .

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[mudski]

Nice one Phil tyres looks very snazzy. Just out of interest sake i managed to sell my JL speakers so glad they are going to get used a few $$ is nice.

Enjoy the front locker Tony defiantly one of the best things I've done to the 4by. . .

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Yeah I love my front locker. Totally transforms the way you drive.

[Mc4by]

I agree.. rolling up a hill rather than flat to the floor. :)

[Winnie]

I bought a new electric motor for my auspit at the show today. They are new and improved, can plug into ciggy socket for when batteries are going flat Rossco AB MudRunnerTD

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[the evil twin]

I've always wondered about the term 'new and improved'.

Do they say that 'cause if it was "new and same as the shitty old one" you wouldn't buy it and just keep using the shitty old one?
Or maybe if it was "just as old but works better and we pack you an old but shitty one from new so we could get more money when you need this one instead"?

[Winnie]

I've always wondered about the term 'new and improved'.

Do they say that 'cause if it was "new and same as the shitty old one" you wouldn't buy it and just keep using the shitty old one?
Or maybe if it was "just as old but works better and we pack you an old but shitty one from new so we could get more money when you need this one instead"?Well my old one got overloaded and broke and the new one looks totally different, is a lot quieter, and has a socket on it to plug in.
Whether it's better or not we will see but the salesman told me it's stronger so it must be true.
The original auspit inventer died last year and was bought by another rotisserie company, hence the changes.

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[Sir Roofy]

2 new camp chairs new twin jaffel @ the show today

[Plasnart]

I bought a new electric motor for my auspit at the show today. They are new and improved, can plug into ciggy socket for when batteries are going flat Rossco AB MudRunnerTD

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Any details Winnie? Can't find it on their website and their replacement parts page goes to 404 not found.

[Winnie]

Any details Winnie? Can't find it on their website and their replacement parts page goes to 404 not found.Their website is working for me mate?
http://auspit.com/product/auspit-drive-motor-for-rotisserie/

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[DX grunt]

I bought some time, not thime. lol.

I spent my money on time to work, time to play and time to be phissed off with my neighbours starting their unlicensed trail bike at night - then riding it down the street.

Now I've bought some time to have a bevvy, then go to bed. lol

[mudski]

I bought a Hi mount!!!! I works fine but I want to strip it and rebuild it first. So it might be sitting on my work bench for a while. Plus I need to modify the ARB bar to make it fit.
So Winnie AB MudRunnerTD @whoeverelse you may be bombarded with questions when i strip it down.

[Ben-e-boy]

I bought a Hi mount!!!! I works fine but I want to strip it and rebuild it first. So it might be sitting on my work bench for a while. Plus I need to modify the ARB bar to make it fit.
So Winnie AB MudRunnerTD @whoeverelse you may be bombarded with questions when i strip it down.

Was it Free?

[Winnie]

I bought a Hi mount!!!! I works fine but I want to strip it and rebuild it first. So it might be sitting on my work bench for a while. Plus I need to modify the ARB bar to make it fit.
So Winnie AB MudRunnerTD @whoeverelse you may be bombarded with questions when i strip it down.Shit hot Markie. Have fun with it mate

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[Rossco]

Wow go Markie, thought you hated winching? Wait till you use of of those bad boys will probably change you're mind , chalk & cheese ☺

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[mudski]

Was it Free?

Rub it in will ya! ;)

[mudski]

Wow go Markie, thought you hated winching? Wait till you use of of those bad boys will probably change you're mind , chalk & cheese ☺

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Yeah I still do. I cannot think of anything more annoying. But my winch barely works so it was a no brainer when it came up.

[Ben-e-boy]

Yeah I still do. I cannot think of anything more annoying. But my winch barely works so it was a no brainer when it came up.

I hate winching too. Winching is failure. I still have one though. Usually for when I break something.

[mudski]

I hate winching too. Winching is failure. I still have one though. Usually for when I break something.

Yeah I have met a few young fellas in the past and they go out on night runs, when its raining and just find the biggest hill climbs and would spend a night just winching. Yeah nah! I see it the same. Winching is failure. But we all need a winch for when things do go wrong. A hi mount is just a natural progression.

[Rossco]

Kinda failure but not really i reckon, still get through under your own stream so to speak. Do get annoyed after going away on a tough trip and not using it tho. . [emoji6]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Wow go Markie, thought you hated winching? Wait till you use of of those bad boys will probably change you're mind , chalk & cheese ☺

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Hahaha. Wait until you see my 24v HiMount for the first time. It will blow your mind mate!!!!

[Rossco]

Hahaha. Wait until you see my 24v HiMount for the first time. It will blow your mind mate!!!!Haha. . . . Yeah another level [emoji6]

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[mudski]

Hahaha. Wait until you see my 24v HiMount for the first time. It will blow your mind mate!!!!

You need a car that exists mate to see that! Bahaha! The mystical GQ!

[TPC]

You need a car that exists mate to see that! Bahaha! The mystical GQ!

Hahaha, I have never seen this GQ and have my doubts.

[MB]

Hahaha. Wait until you see my 240V HiMount for the first time. It will blow your mind mate!!!!
Fixed it for you Daz mate :-)!
All jokes aside, your campfire advice/experience and kind introduction to Phil and his awesome “The 4WD Shed” shared comp skills are truly greatful mate!!
I ended up getting lazy and giving the 20+ YO old HM to Phil for a full proper birthday!
The 12V-6hp Iskra/Mahle motor is off its tits thankyou brother, just need to diode protect my 170A alt now :-)
Awesome stuff Daz, thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!



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[mudski]

Fixed it for you Daz mate :-)!
Fixed it again....


Hahaha. Wait until I see my GQ for the first time. It will blow my mind mate!!!!
:animierte-smilies-t

[MudRunnerTD]

Haha I was out with Lights the other weekend and we had to spool his rope onto his winch. We tied to a tree and loaded 50m of rope on his 24v himount under load. i was in charge of spooling on. I was at a fast walk backwards trying not to get run over when he was winching in!!!!! blew me away! cant wait to get mine going. close now gents.

[MB]

Fast & Powerful elecy still is gooda mtcone/Sunday :-)


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[10G]

Yes, it's finally arrived, well it arrived last week so I played with it and it fitted perfectly, not too noisey, but just noisey enough to make passers by wonder what's going on!

I had to go and wash after I finished fitting & playing with it.

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[Winnie]

Yes, it's finally arrived, well it arrived last week so I played with it and it fitted perfectly, not too noisey, but just noisey enough to make passers by wonder what's going on!

I had to go and wash after I finished fitting & playing with it.

74644My wife's been asking for one of these for a while and what I've got now is just not satisfying her.
Where did you get this?

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[TPC]

Yes, it's finally arrived, well it arrived last week so I played with it and it fitted perfectly, not too noisey, but just noisey enough to make passers by wonder what's going on!

I had to go and wash after I finished fitting & playing with it.

74644


My wife's been asking for one of these for a while and what I've got now is just not satisfying her.
Where did you get this?

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I feel sorry for you guys, my wife is happy with what I have.

[AB]

I feel sorry for you guys, my wife is happy with what I have.

A wife is never happy with what a Caucasian husband has Tony bahahaha


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[TPC]

A wife is never happy with what a Caucasian husband has Tony bahahaha


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I am an albino negro.

[Plasnart]

A wife is never happy with what a Caucasian husband has Tony bahahaha


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Good onya Tic-Tac!

[jay see]

Solar panel showed up on Friday morning. Surprising I thought it would have been bigger, glad I was wrong. Cable is made to look thicker, but it's the insulation that's thick.

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[ozjeff]

Upgraded from the basic silver tent to the coleman darkroom tent (so I can snooze in the arvos without needing the hat over my head:) ) https://www.greatescapecamping.com.au/coleman-instant-up-gold-4p-vestibule-darkroom-tent

[TPC]

Having to buy a few things to get ready for my 8 week trip to the cape so this week I have bought a 1500w inverter, Victron MPPT solar regulator, adjustable draglink for the Patrol and new brake calipers for the Camper. A few weeks ago I bought a Oztent RV4 with side walls for the awning second hand for $500.