What did you buy today

[Cremulator]

After seeing PeeBee's electrical overload melting his CTEK and this video of a VW catching Fire from an electrical fault (https://youtu.be/6VTZmp3oPz0) I picked up a 1kg Fire extinguisher on sale at Bunnings today.
$16.89 down from $19.90.
I also grabbed some scrap aluminium from the metal recyclers to make a bracket to mount it in front of the passenger seat.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/01/93.jpg

[PeeBee]

After seeing PeeBee's electrical overload melting his CTEK and this video of a VW catching Fire from an electrical fault (https://youtu.be/6VTZmp3oPz0) I picked up a 1kg Fire extinguisher on sale at Bunnings today.
$16.89 down from $19.90.
I also grabbed some scrap aluminium from the metal recyclers to make a bracket to mount it in front of the passenger seat.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/01/93.jpg

Good choice but a simpler solution, in my case anyway was to simply concentrate on what I was doing and put my brain into gear.

[MudRunnerTD]

After seeing PeeBee's electrical overload melting his CTEK and this video of a VW catching Fire from an electrical fault (https://youtu.be/6VTZmp3oPz0) I picked up a 1kg Fire extinguisher on sale at Bunnings today.
$16.89 down from $19.90.
I also grabbed some scrap aluminium from the metal recyclers to make a bracket to mount it in front of the passenger seat.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/01/93.jpg

I have 2 in the GU. I have used one on a fully involved engine fire of a Commodore in the middle of the road. Saved his car for sure.

In have mine mounted to the base of the B Pillar behind he driver's seat. Is perfect there. They really should be mounted standing if possible.

[Cremulator]

That's good to know MudRunnerTD I'll look into that.

[pollenface]

VDO boost guage, steering dampener, 2nd hand tow hook (mine is missing).

[Plasnart]

I have 2 in the GU. I have used one on a fully involved engine fire of a Commodore in the middle of the road. Saved his car for sure.

In have mine mounted to the base of the B Pillar behind he driver's seat. Is perfect there. They really should be mounted standing if possible.

And turn upside down and tap with a rubber mallet every 6 months or so to stop the powder settling.

[PeeBee]

Well, another wire solder kit arrived in the post today, must have ordered it, cant remember. This one works as intended. It has a tricky plasitic sleeve over the solder that is used to house some small red locator and guide rings to assist the wire pigtails getting aligned inside the solder donut. During the solder melt stage, the plastic shield degrades/disappears. a supplementary shrink sleeve is supplied and then slid over the heat affected zone to complete the joint. It is a good system I think, does it save time over the more manual wire twist solder then shrink sleeve - maybe not, however it hoes have all the bits in one place and pre-cut for use. 7988479885798857988679887
Looking at the soldered joint it looks pretty average, however I think this is the plastic melted on the outside - the solder definitely runs thru and over the entire wire joint and is mechanically sound.

[10G]

After seeing PeeBee's electrical overload melting his CTEK and this video of a VW catching Fire from an electrical fault (https://youtu.be/6VTZmp3oPz0) I picked up a 1kg Fire extinguisher on sale at Bunnings today.
$16.89 down from $19.90.
I also grabbed some scrap aluminium from the metal recyclers to make a bracket to mount it in front of the passenger seat.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/01/93.jpg

I got two in the front of the GU, one in front of each seat on the floor.

When they go end of life I'll be replacing them with the newer style of exitinguisher. Can't remember what they're called, but they're smaller & last longer and I don't think they have an end of life date.

[Brissieboy]

I got two in the front of the GU, one in front of each seat on the floor.

When they go end of life I'll be replacing them with the newer style of exitinguisher. Can't remember what they're called, but they're smaller & last longer and I don't think they have an end of life date.One of these?
https://fire-one.com.au/products/first-response-fire-extinguisher-a-fighter-in-your-pocket

[Mickhead]

Hi all. Ok, I havent bought anything today, but I am looking at 3 inch exhausts for my budget build zd30 2002. She owes me less than 6k and I am looking at catless but with muffler stainless ebay specials PPD and Ultrex. ( around 600)Any ithoughts??
Cheers, Mick
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[rusty_nail]

Hi all. Ok, I havent bought anything today, but I am looking at 3 inch exhausts for my budget build zd30 2002. She owes me less than 6k and I am looking at catless but with muffler stainless ebay specials PPD and Ultrex. ( around 600)Any ithoughts??
Cheers, Mick
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where abouts are you in oz mate? i have one up for sale, second hand(off my blown up patrol) with less than 5000 in it. actually probably has done less than 2000ks

[mudski]

After seeing PeeBee's electrical overload melting his CTEK and this video of a VW catching Fire from an electrical fault (https://youtu.be/6VTZmp3oPz0) I picked up a 1kg Fire extinguisher on sale at Bunnings today.
$16.89 down from $19.90.
I also grabbed some scrap aluminium from the metal recyclers to make a bracket to mount it in front of the passenger seat.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/01/93.jpg

Mate o could only hope my Patrol catches on fire. Lol Y62! Here I come!


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[10G]

One of these?
https://fire-one.com.au/products/first-response-fire-extinguisher-a-fighter-in-your-pocket

Yep, something like that.

Smaller, longer life, lighter, no powder.

[Mickhead]

Hi rusty_nail I am on the Mornington peninsula, what have you got and how many $$$?

Cheers, Mick

[rusty_nail]

Hi rusty_nail I am on the Mornington peninsula, what have you got and how many $$$?

Cheers, MickHi mate, have one of the supacenter exhausts, fairly certain it's the mild steel one, can confirm by digging through paperwork. Would be happy with $350 mate. Fairly certain Bidja has one of these and has great results.

Pm me if your interested.

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[Mickhead]

Hi mate, have one of the supacenter exhausts, fairly certain it's the mild steel one, can confirm by digging through paperwork. Would be happy with $350 mate. Fairly certain Bidja has one of these and has great results.

Pm me if your interested.

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Cheers for the offer mate, thats a decent price for an aussie made exhaust, but I need stainless because it will be getting salty at the boat ramps, one less part to rust out!

[rusty_nail]

Cheers for the offer mate, thats a decent price for an aussie made exhaust, but I need stainless because it will be getting salty at the boat ramps, one less part to rust out!


you got me thinking about it mate, i dug out the transaction, it actually is the stainless one, i wanted mild steel but they had none in stock and i was intent on seeing through an exhaust change that day lol, its also the aussie made model. i paid $849 for it bought it on 20/11/18 and as i said motor stopped running around march.

Would be happy to let it go for around $500 i reckon if your still interested.

[mudski]

you got me thinking about it mate, i dug out the transaction, it actually is the stainless one, i wanted mild steel but they had none in stock and i was intent on seeing through an exhaust change that day lol, its also the aussie made model. i paid $849 for it bought it on 20/11/18 and as i said motor stopped running around march.

Would be happy to let it go for around $500 i reckon if your still interested.

Cheap for a staino’ pipe!


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[Mickhead]

you got me thinking about it mate, i dug out the transaction, it actually is the stainless one, i wanted mild steel but they had none in stock and i was intent on seeing through an exhaust change that day lol, its also the aussie made model. i paid $849 for it bought it on 20/11/18 and as i said motor stopped running around march.

Would be happy to let it go for around $500 i reckon if your still interested.

AAAARGH.. I pulled the trigger on a PPD setup before I read this and its already posted.

[rusty_nail]

AAAARGH.. I pulled the trigger on a PPD setup before I read this and its already posted.No dramas mate. Enjoy!

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[10G]

Didn't buy anything, but received a nice gift from Mr PeeBee.

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Open the box I was greeted with the lovely smell of melted plastic & blown electronic components.

Thanks mate, I see what I can get out of it.

[Cuppa]

Doesn't sound good, but fingers crossed.

[PeeBee]

I hope it is not damaged but it got pretty hot - unsure if the stink is from the Smartpass though - wont take long to find out anyway.

[rusty_nail]

I got this gem earlier! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And I got you tosser.........WOOF

[emoji106]
Spam bots are getting better and better

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[Winnie]

Spam bots are getting better and better

Sent from my Armor 5S using TapatalkYep that one's pretty good hey!

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[Winnie]

Just went to an anaconda store near Hobart, it was my first time in an anaconda store and it was awesome! Walked out with a new jetboil system at a really good price, which will be awesome for quick coffee stops and warming baby bottles on roadside.

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[Maxhead]

Just went to an anaconda store near Hobart, it was my first time in an anaconda store and it was awesome! Walked out with a new jetboil system at a really good price, which will be awesome for quick coffee stops and warming baby bottles on roadside.

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Hey mate, I’m lost at the “first time at Anaconda” bit! WTF.

Anyway, I’ve seen these jet boils and they are unbelievable.
I ended buying one of these so I can use it on different gas platforms.
Basically just the jug/container

https://www.kathmandu.com.au/ascent-solo-pot.html




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[Winnie]

Yeah there isn't one within a couple of hours from home so just hadn't had the chance, it was bloody awesome!
Yummy display inside too.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/01/171.jpg

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[Avo]

Hey mate, I’m lost at the “first time at Anaconda” bit! WTF.

Anyway, I’ve seen these jet boils and they are unbelievable.
I ended buying one of these so I can use it on different gas platforms.
Basically just the jug/container

https://www.kathmandu.com.au/ascent-solo-pot.html




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[Maxhead]

Be very afraid,some still haven't seen inside a store

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Give it 10 years, the west might catch up to the good side[emoji12]


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[pollenface]

I bought some silicone vacuum hose .... just incase

[threedogs]

I bought some silicone vacuum hose .... just incase

good insurance and cheap enough as well, remove the engine cover and swap out all that old hose
do one hose at a time so you know what goes where

[PeeBee]

Bought this DC-DC charge controller, 50amp unit, good size for the 400a/h bank in the back. It looks like it has the goods for the job, and I won't be using the MPPT side of it, so less heat stress into it as well. Looked at the Redarc, but physically too large in size and too much money for the duty it would see from me. Time will tell if this setup suits my application
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Renogy-12V-50Amp-DC-to-DC-Dual-Battery-Charger-With-MPPT-Solar-Lithium-Lead-Acid/293168747418?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[0-TJ-0]

Bought this DC-DC charge controller, 50amp unit, good size for the 400a/h bank in the back. It looks like it has the goods for the job, and I won't be using the MPPT side of it, so less heat stress into it as well. Looked at the Redarc, but physically too large in size and too much money for the duty it would see from me. Time will tell if this setup suits my application
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Renogy-12V-50Amp-DC-to-DC-Dual-Battery-Charger-With-MPPT-Solar-Lithium-Lead-Acid/293168747418?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I really wanted to support redarc when I got my dc-dc charger but just not even in the same league price wise. I couldn't justify spending that much money on something that get sporadic use at best. It was a foreign unit or nothing for me :/

That one looks like it should do what it needs too.

[PeeBee]

I really wanted to support redarc when I got my dc-dc charger but just not even in the same league price wise. I couldn't justify spending that much money on something that get sporadic use at best. It was a foreign unit or nothing for me :/

That one looks like it should do what it needs too.

I think its looks Ok as well. Its about value V performance and time will tell if I have made the correct choice. The Victron MPPT unit that Cuppa recommended is clearly more efficient than the CTEK unit I had - you can see it in the voltage and current rates. I don't expect to be operating this unit at 50amps beyond a few minutes to be honest, so it does not justify the Redarc. the Redarc is premium stock, but like you, to buy at the top end by default is simply not logical.

[SolomonLuellen]

Won't that look a bit cluttered with all those numbers?

Really, It looks cluttered.

[MB TD42]

Tomatoes, capsicum and Jelapinoes...made use of soil and pots I had mulching along the back fence...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/02/5.jpg

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[mudski]

I think I have everything now to put this hi mount back together. I just need to sand blast the top casing a bit first. * cough matfew cough* [emoji4]
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[MB]

Awesome Mark, you’ll love it mate, well done!
Do consider bracing the HM together too even with a standard width drum, they are a beast of a motor them Iskra Mahle’s and pull like a freight train with a shipload of amps.
Matty may know a bloke available and or Phil at The 4WD Shed that Darren kindly put me in touch with did a ripper job, powder coated black too seems to take your eye off front end grill modifications etc...[emoji106][emoji106]


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[Rossco]

Very nice Markie, time to sink the old girl and test it out lol. . .

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[mudski]

Awesome Mark, you’ll love it mate, well done!
Do consider bracing the HM together too even with a standard width drum, they are a beast of a motor them Iskra Mahle’s and pull like a freight train with a shipload of amps.
Matty may know a bloke available and or Phil at The 4WD Shed that Darren kindly put me in touch with did a ripper job, powder coated black too seems to take your eye off front end grill modifications etc...[emoji106][emoji106]


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Already has the bracing done mate. Mal at S.G Leslie & sons done the lot. Braced it, smaller hub on the drum, shampfered the drum end plates so they dont cut into the rope, done the bearing mod to the drum and end plate, fill and drain holes. To only thin that wasn't done was a breather port. Which I can do.
Then, once this is all back together i need to shoe horn this into my bar somehow. I'll get the bar sandblasted and powdercoated after all this, she's looking a bit second hand.

[mudski]

Very nice Markie, time to sink the old girl and test it out lol. . .

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Yeah, nup! I've learnt my, expensive lesson with bog holes.

[PeeBee]

Couple of recovery ger items arrived today, 2 x equaliser strap and a rope slide sheeve block.
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[10G]

Nice ^^^^ Phil. I'm still chasing one of those alloy rings.

[PeeBee]

Nice ^^^^ Phil. I'm still chasing one of those alloy rings.

Check them out on ebay, GEORGE is the brand, beautifully made. About $100 I think, cant remember

[Grant209]

New project in the works

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[Winnie]

I had been wanting to buy an Ozpig for a while now and saw they have just released a combo special with their smoker oven, so went to the local dealer and placed an order.
At least with all the restrictions in place I will have plenty of time at home to get the hang of it before using it on a trip.
https://order.ozpig.com.au/ozpig-smoker-combo

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[MB]

Picked this 12v soft-road beauty up today in readiness for tucker farken a small select clean install crew officially allowed onsite by the gruberment [emoji106][emoji106]
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[MB]

Raced out and bought one of these rippers today, local plumbers on site warned against a statewide NSW blitz on utes without ‘fully’ covered loads.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/05/155.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/05/156.jpg
$250 but really good quality material and under half the price it seems of the fines some poor blokes around here have been coping lately apparently even with their occy/cargo non-compliant now ones.
A young bloke apparently also got smashed for a pair of muddy footy boots after training sitting back there on his tray front :-(



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[Winnie]

We use the exact same net at work on our Transit with a 5m tray, that one was $1000 but it has saved us sooooooo much time! We permanently leave it on, and use it to strap stuff down too so we no longer use straps either.

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[Rossco]

Far out have the police got nothing better to do with their time they could prioritize. . Anyways looks great much better than trying to untangle those nightmare net things [emoji2959] . .

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[rusty_nail]

Far out have the police got nothing better to do with their time they could prioritize. . Anyways looks great much better than trying to untangle those nightmare net things [emoji2959] . .

Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkTo be honest mate I was very surprised when I moved to Vic, I expected the uncovered loads to be a big deal but they are just not here. In NSW the police are right onto it, it's on a lot of the road signs too "cover your load, fines apply" etc and they aren't joking. Us Victorians have it far easier in some ways hey.

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[MB]

I agree Nic mate, nearly 30 years of scooting around with work utes in Vic have never been questioned once to date. The plumber here got done with an old style occy web version where the officer could reach his hand through the holes and wiggle out a pvc junction from its cardboard box.
Must say, this new to me cargo net is pretty easy though, like Winnie kindly mentioned with his Vic professional work, think I’ll just make it my new daily Nationwide now [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Brissieboy]

It all depends on what you are carrying - the net has to be fine enough to contain the smallest item and strong enough to contain the heaviest item it is covering. Always best to have a fine strong net which will suit everything. The net also has to be secured well and not just thrown over with occy straps like some tradies do. It is all about insecure loads (and nothing to do with revenue raising of course).
MB's new one is top shelf!

[PeeBee]

Seems like cargo net focus could well start becoming a PLOD focus, so following MB lead, picked this one up today, not cheap but less than the $242 fine, plus 'whatever' they find as they comb over the vehicle.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CLEARANCE-SAFEGUARD-CARGO-ROOF-RACK-NET-LARGE-1000kg-LOAD-RATED-CARGO-NET/173836829985?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Net arrived today, heavy construction, in its own bag, very happy.

[PeeBee]

Picked one of these up at a bargain price, have not been happy with the look or mount of my existing bullbar lightbar, even though it works great. Anyway, was impressed by the one on MB barge, so deal done.

https://www.arb.com.au/new-intensity-light-bar/

[BigRAWesty]

Evening crew. Been a while between posts.
Haven't bought this per say but I did buy the steel.
Looking to do my own line of smokers..
Introducing Rutland Forge Smokers.
Our new property is called rutland so just made sense..
This think is huge. 800 long x 600 high cook chamber..
Its 1200 over all..
All 4mm plate its over 150 kg...
Hopefully they do well. This is unit 001.
I have a guinie pig lined up to put it through it passes..
Mine is still a pile of steel plate lol.
What do you all think..http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/3.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/4.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/5.jpg

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[PeeBee]

Looks great, best of luck with the venture.

[jay see]

What are your thoughts on Ridge Ryder winch. On sale for $499

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/ridge-ryder-ridge-ryder-electric-winch-12v-12000lb/380258.html

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[Mickhead]

What are your thoughts on Ridge Ryder winch. On sale for $499

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/ridge-ryder-ridge-ryder-electric-winch-12v-12000lb/380258.html

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Think Id go the domin8r extreme from the supacentre before this one. Have not got one on the pootrol yet, and havent needed to use the one on my other 4by. Because Wranglers dont get stuck :) :) :)

[mudnut]

What are your thoughts on Ridge Ryder winch. On sale for $499

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/ridge-ryder-ridge-ryder-electric-winch-12v-12000lb/380258.html

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I've had a bit of a search for stripping a Ridge Ryder, because I want to see how they are constructed. My Aldi winch will drag my Patrol across cement in 4 H, hubs locked, 5th gear and hand brake on tight. But the first stage gears are just molded into the alloy case, and the brake is only lightly built.

Has anyone stripped a Ridge rider?

[jay see]

I've had a bit of a search for stripping a Ridge Ryder, because I want to see how they are constructed. My Aldi winch will drag my Patrol across cement in 4 H, hubs locked, 5th gear and hand brake on tight. But the first stage gears are just molded into the alloy case, and the brake is only lightly built.

Has anyone stripped a Ridge rider?I know a guy that had an ironman winch and that was the same as the ALDI one.

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[mudnut]

Yep, pretty cheap and nasty. I got it secondhand and found it had been immersed and left wet. It is still going after I cleaned it out serviced it with boat trailer grease.

Some of the better winches use all steel gears and have a hefty brake assembly.

[mudski]

Some switches for the Trol. A push button light bar and driving lights switch and a waterproof momentary on/off/on switch to be used as the external switch for the winch.
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[tryan277]

Bought one of these today
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to replace this
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because this happened yesterday
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First time ever used RACV membership for towing.
Back story
Had a day out out the back of Walhalla yesterday up thru Merringtons past Toombon thru Aberfeldy and a couple tracks just south of Mt Selma Rd.
Coming home had to stop at lights in Yarragon, lights turn green go for second gee what was that, trying to get into second WTF in the right hand lane with a line of vehicles behind me, manage to force it into gear and drive up to a right turn lane, at the same time pressing the clutch pedal in vain. Pull up at the end of the turning lane, now what.
Traffic had cleared so manage to force it into first and started moving, got into left lane and with a bit of finessing got to fourth. So I thought get as close to home as possible then call RACV. There is not a traffic light between there and the United Servo on Dandenong Hastings Road so I would only have to stop if traffic got bad. Only had to wait about 75 min to have vehicle being loaded for final 16 odd ks.

Cheers
Trevor

[mudski]

Not bought but hired for the weekend. A cherry picker to get these Ivy covered dead trees down. I’m not a big fan of heights so this will be interesting.


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[rusty_nail]

Not bought but hired for the weekend. A cherry picker to get these Ivy covered dead trees down. I’m not a big fan of heights so this will be interesting.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkFun mate! They are awesome to drive, just absorb the bounces with your knees and you won't even realise you're up there!

Oh and the turtle mode is useless, stick to rabbit mode lol

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[jack]

Not bought but hired for the weekend. A cherry picker to get these Ivy covered dead trees down. I’m not a big fan of heights so this will be interesting.


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Good luck, I went up in a bloody high cherry picker once. I nearly cried with fear.

[mudski]

Fun mate! They are awesome to drive, just absorb the bounces with your knees and you won't even realise you're up there!

Oh and the turtle mode is useless, stick to rabbit mode lol

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You don’t drive this one Nic. You tow it. But it goes up 15m so it will be interesting none the less.
The possums won’t be happy to that I’m cutting down their home.

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[rusty_nail]

You don’t drive this one Nic. You tow it. But it goes up 15m so it will be interesting none the less.
The possums won’t be happy to that I’m cutting down their home.

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNice mate! Make sure you get one of the girls to take a pic of you braving max height!!!

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[mudski]

Nice mate! Make sure you get one of the girls to take a pic of you braving max height!!!

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Or an action shot of me shitting my pants.


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[mudski]

81232
A wheat whiskey. Different but nice. Boring for most folk but I love trying different whiskeys.


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[Plasnart]

81232
A wheat whiskey. Different but nice. Boring for most folk but I love trying different whiskeys.


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I'd be sampling that before I went 15m up in a flimsy wobbly cherry picker! Get half cut mate and turn it into a fun time!

[mudski]

Haha! I was up there in the air today thinking. Fuck I could do with some Dutch courage right now.


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[MB]

Foolishly bought myself some temporary hire fence panels today :-(
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/93.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/94.jpg
Outback NSW mulch isn’t quite as fluffy soft as that Mexicano stuff :-)



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[TPC]

MB how did you get into NSW, cross the border in the middle of the night on some quiet dirt road?

[MB]

Have been in Welsh custody quarantine for over 5 weeks now in a rooftop incubator mate!


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[MB TD42]

A sausage roll...first one in over 6months...with a spot of dead horse....Mmmmmmmm hit the spot

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[Cuppa]

After being disappointed by one of those huge hand held spotlights which plug into a car's 12v socket, put out a zillion candlepower (& double as a 'heater'), when a friend recently showed me his relatively tiny & ultra lightweight waterproof LED spotlight I was super impressed. First time out we found a Southern Boobook Owl. Decided I needed one of these in my camping & birding armoury. Charge either with a supplied 240v wall plug or direct from a 12v socket, using a 2nd supplied cable. 3 light levels. On the ultra bright highest setting the lithium battery lasts over 5 hours. There are a few different branded versions of these around. Friend's was 'X-Spot, mine 'No Cry'. Jaycar have a version too that I've seen. Mine is advertised at 1000 lumens, the others 700 lumens. I suspect they are all the same. Makes my fancy Petzl LED rechargeable headtorch look like a candle! Makes those huge 12v plug in spotlights look like cumbersome antiques.

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[PeeBee]

Do have a link to where you picked it up?

[10G]

MB how did you get into NSW, cross the border in the middle of the night on some quiet dirt road?

Border between Vic and NSW is open, don't think it ever closed???

[Cuppa]

Do have a link to where you picked it up?

Got mine from Amazon Australia - but when I looked a couple of days after mine arrived (sent from the US & got to me quicker than stuff ordered in Oz) it was listed as not currently available.
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B077TVYMLP/

Whitworths Marine have the X-spot version - but their price is $30 more than I paid & is an older model which can only be recharged via a USB cable, making it less 'flexible'. Same as my friends one.
https://www.whitworths.com.au/x-spot-led-waterproof-rechargeable-spotlight-700-lumens

Jaycar have one which I think may be the same, but shows it's weight as a bit less which makes me wonder if it has a smaller battery fitted. Looks identical other than colour.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/700-lumen-waterproof-floating-spotlight/p/ST3311?utm_campaign=redirect&utm_source=ST3311r&utm_medium=web

This is the item on No Cry's web site. US web site so price shown is in $US.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/700-lumen-waterproof-floating-spotlight/p/ST3311?utm_campaign=redirect&utm_source=ST3311r&utm_medium=web

[Clunk]

After being disappointed by one of those huge hand held spotlights which plug into a car's 12v socket, put out a zillion candlepower (& double as a 'heater'), when a friend recently showed me his relatively tiny & ultra lightweight waterproof LED spotlight I was super impressed. First time out we found a Southern Boobook Owl. Decided I needed one of these in my camping & birding armoury. Charge either with a supplied 240v wall plug or direct from a 12v socket, using a 2nd supplied cable. 3 light levels. On the ultra bright highest setting the lithium battery lasts over 5 hours. There are a few different branded versions of these around. Friend's was 'X-Spot, mine 'No Cry'. Jaycar have a version too that I've seen. Mine is advertised at 1000 lumens, the others 700 lumens. I suspect they are all the same. Makes my fancy Petzl LED rechargeable headtorch look like a candle! Makes those huge 12v plug in spotlights look like cumbersome antiques.

81292Funny you out that up, I was clearing out some cupboards earlier and came across this, really don't remember buying it, so thinking it must have been a birthday/Xmas present off someone..... just don't remember
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/110.jpg

[TPC]

Border between Vic and NSW is open, don't think it ever closed???

and that is why SA wont open our borders to NSW or VIC, they never took it serious enough.

[MB]

We’ll be there soon (Glenelg Foreshore) Tony mate!
Pickled this ripper up for $5k from AFM today :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/111.jpg

https://www.australianfrontlinemachinery.com.au/


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[TPC]

We’ll be there soon (Glenelg Foreshore) Tony mate!
Pickled this ripper up for $5k from AFM today :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/111.jpg

https://www.australianfrontlinemachinery.com.au/


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See you there.

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[MB]

Your dick is so much bigger than my duck mate :-(
Were’d you get that big boy from ‘American Frontline Machinery’ ? :-)



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[Cremulator]

We’ll be there soon (Glenelg Foreshore) Tony mate!
Pickled this ripper up for $5k from AFM today :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/111.jpg

https://www.australianfrontlinemachinery.com.au/


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSeriously? Awesome if you did buy that!
I want to come to your next pool party MB [emoji23]

[MB TD42]

Bought an Uber ride to hang out with the ladz n watch a shit footy game...Time to get your act together West Coast...geeez...so embarrassed.
Beer beings the highlight of the game...lol


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[rusty_nail]

We’ll be there soon (Glenelg Foreshore) Tony mate!
Pickled this ripper up for $5k from AFM today :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/06/111.jpg

https://www.australianfrontlinemachinery.com.au/


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI have been on a LARC, they are farkrn cool machines hey. Lucky you MB

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[MB]

It would be cool for sure Lads, unfortunately Tony and I were just having a Lark together.


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[Cremulator]

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[TPC]

It would be cool for sure Lads, unfortunately Tony and I were just having a Lark together.


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You mean you didn't really buy it?
Wish I didn't pay all that money for a Tank now.

[Rossco]

Bought some new recovery gear the other day and hoping to try some of it out plus the freshened up which but stupid Covid put an end to that damit. Anyways grabbed a snatch ring, soft shackle and new tree trunk protector form George 4x4, looks like good stuff might have a go winching some logs up see how it all goes. Saves a heap of space and weight just need to get some more winch rope and get rid of old school extension strap. .http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/07/58.jpg

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[PeeBee]

Bought the same but two straps so can use them as equalisers - already have the tree protector. Nice kit they put together.

[DX grunt]

I bought 2 x 40" Extreme Series lightbars from Lights

Now it's a hurry up and waiting game. lol.

[TPC]

I bought 2 x 40" Extreme Series lightbars from Lights

Now it's a hurry up and waiting game. lol.

Put them into quarantine when they arrive as they will be coming from the covid state

[Plasnart]

Put them into quarantine when they arrive as they will be coming from the covid state

Oi thats not fair Tone. Majority of us are fit and healthy.

Oh shit I got blood comin' out me eye.

I'll be back later! :D

[Mickhead]

4 chicken fillets and 500 grams of mince..and some eggs...try that in melbourne ��
Could not buy a kimber 1911 .357 because the shop was shut . Never mind. :) :)

[pollenface]

Ctek battery Sense (bluetooth battery monitor) for my fridge battery :)

[MB]

Funny you mention Mickhead Mate!
Managed to telegraph through to our nearest store for an enquiry into bunny banger boxes needed.
An interesting quandry discussed as government grazing type leaseholders are under contract for feral eradication albeit we both agreed it wasn’t worth the travel risk to collect & postage is obviously unachievable for such said items.
Bugs beats Elmer again :-)
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[pollenface]

Ctek battery Sense (bluetooth battery monitor) for my fridge battery :)

I generally hold Ctek stuff in high regard but this device and app has proven to be useless. I don't recommend it.

[DX grunt]

I currently have 1 x 40inch Aurora and 1 x 37inch Extreme series lightbars on my bulbar.

I bought 2 x 40 inch Extreme Series Light Bars off Lights

Just got to find the time to have them fitted.

[MudRunnerTD]

Sliders made and ready for pick-up for the GUIV. I need to weld in the mounting kit and also front tails for front scrub bars. Stoked.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/156.jpg

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[mudski]

Sliders made and ready for pick-up for the GUIV. I need to weld in the mounting kit and also front tails for front scrub bars. Stoked.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/156.jpg

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Where? How much? Bla bla bla...


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[MudRunnerTD]

Where? How much? Bla bla bla...


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A guy on Facebook mate. Prices start at $350. Just sliders.

Like this with the kicker and dimple inserts along with a full fitting kit to be welded by me and a couple of notched tails I can use to weld on and add camberg joiners for scrubbies I have already bent up was $760.

Looks like with the covid restrictions not easing today I might have to get them shipped for another $65.

Bloke is in Epping.

[Hodge]

So after some Aux battery / charger dramas (on-going Bang Head) assumption was made the whole setup was stuffed...
So in hope of by some miracle, being allowed to go camping again sometime this decade, I splashed out on a new battery and charger.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82135&stc=1

[Dhuck]

Finally had my purchases start rolling in.

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[jay see]

Supporting our local.

God knows they need it.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/11.jpg

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[Winnie]

That brewery does the Melbourne Storm branded beer and is owned by Billy Slater.

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[jay see]

That brewery does the Melbourne Storm branded beer and is owned by Billy Slater.

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkGets even better then.

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[mudski]

Supporting our local.

God knows they need it.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/11.jpg

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Thats part owned by Mick Molloy too. Haven't tried it yet.

[jay see]

Thats part owned by Mick Molloy too. Haven't tried it yet.It's a draught beer, If you like draught you'll love it. Got a better after taste than Carlton.

Only let down is I prefer beer in glass. Best looking can I reckon, but nice if it was in a stubbie.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/12.jpg

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[mudski]

It's a draught beer, If you like draught you'll love it. Got a better after taste than Carlton.

Only let down is I prefer beer in glass. Best looking can I reckon, but nice if it was in a stubbie.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/12.jpg

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Yeah I'm the same. Can't drink beer from a can. Just tastes different I reckon. Lunchtime beer? Nice!

[jay see]

Yeah I'm the same. Can't drink beer from a can. Just tastes different I reckon. Lunchtime beer? Nice!Go back 20 odd years and we'll be looking for a can of anything to shotgun. Rather enjoy the taste these day, expect when I get challenged by my 19 year old. The old man can can still put him to shame..[emoji482]



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[MudRunnerTD]

Get to unwrap these tomorrow. Exciting.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/13.jpg

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[mudski]

Not buy but hired a wood splitter today and finally split the 34, 2 1/2 ft pine rounds I had sitting here. Plus a heap of other wood.
Now to find somewhere to stack it.
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[jay see]

Now to find somewhere to stack it.
82163

Where do you want me to park my trailer...
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[Hodge]

A rivnut tool. How have I been without this tool all this time ... for Fitting various things around the car , this is a gamer changer folks.

I've got a little project going at the back of the car.
Parts of it needs nuts put onto a spanner with blutac and then tucked away behind panels and brackets like a contortionist ... Stuff that.
This tool wipes all that. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/65.jpg

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[PeeBee]

First Aid tourniquet arrived today. Still waiting for a definitive answer regards the stretchy wraps spoken about earlier - seems they are not TGA approved for use on humans, jus concerned if they do end up getting in contact with a bloody wound and what they are made from. As external wraps I can't see a problem though, so will order some anyway.

[PeeBee]

A rivnut tool. How have I been without this tool all this time ... for Fitting various things around the car , this is a gamer changer folks.

I've got a little project going at the back of the car.
Parts of it needs nuts put onto a spanner with blutac and then tucked away behind panels and brackets like a contortionist ... Stuff that.
This tool wipes all that. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/65.jpg

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I bought that same set a couple of years ago, amazing how many times i have used it. Simple system.

[mudski]

Yeah how good is the rivnut kit. Got one myself. Don’t use it a lot but when I need to it’s like. Yep, great bit of kit....


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[konect]

Set of 63% reduction gears from Marks. Looking forward to fitting them up to my 2009 GU and seeing what difference they make on downhills.

[jay see]

Set of 63% reduction gears from Marks. Looking forward to fitting them up to my 2009 GU and seeing what difference they make on downhills.I've got them in my petrol auto because I was looking for another lower gear on the downhill runs. Not anymore, it's up there with one of the best mods that I've done.

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[MB]

Agreed Gents, reduction gears in the hills, coupled with front & rear lockers allow us to slowly enjoy the views instead of smashing tracks like days of old!
If someone were to run a study...reckon they’d find there is money to be saved by installing traction/torque devices instead of trashing vehicles with momentum otherwise gnarly adventures required:-)


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[Bloggsy]

I've got them in my petrol auto because I was looking for another lower gear on the downhill runs. Not anymore, it's up there with one of the best mods that I've done.

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yep, loving them in my 4.8 auto

[10G]

Bought a Toyota Hiace Commuter bus.

Going to set it up as our soft tourer. We didn't want or like the idea of a caravan. Can fit a queen size mattress in the back and squeeze a table and 2 seats facing each other in between that and the front seats.

[PeeBee]

One of these bad boys. My factory honker is so annoying. Of course I went for the 300dBa option!
82293

[jay see]

Agreed the factory honker is embarassing.
Guy at work has a mitsubishi 380 which has a decent blast. Think I'll see if I can grab one from the wreckers.

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[jay see]

One of these bad boys. My factory honker is so annoying. Of course I went for the 300dBa option!
82293Agreed the factory honker is embarassing.
Guy at work has a mitsubishi 380 which has a decent blast. Think I'll see if I can grab one from the wreckers.

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[MB]

Bought a second one of these rippers this morning for the boys down at the works yard. Best tool ever for blowing open stubborn nipples on the old gals [emoji23]
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[Softy]

Just sent my ECU off for a remap.. Mmmmm more boost and no limp can't wait!

[10G]

Just sent my ECU off for a remap.. Mmmmm more boost and no limp can't wait!

who's doing it mate???

[Softy]

who's doing it mate???

This mob.. Someone posted up on FB last night about them and not a bad word spoken about his service and quality of his work, a fair few people have used him already Best of all $450!!! Gave him a call before and sounds like a good bloke that knows his stuff.

https://baet.com.au/

[bazzaboy]

An insulated door for my Travel Buddy oven.

[PeeBee]

An insulated door for my Travel Buddy oven.

Righto, whats this about? Does you have some details or a contact - I have not used my travel Buddy, in fact pulled it from its box, put it in a bad and its in the garage - would have thought there was some insulation in the door - maybe not?

[Winnie]

Righto, whats this about? Does you have some details or a contact - I have not used my travel Buddy, in fact pulled it from its box, put it in a bad and its in the garage - would have thought there was some insulation in the door - maybe not?Nah there isn't. I've just bought the kickass version of the oven and the door is insulated and last latched closed. It has a 130W element instead of a 100W so should get to temp faster.
Roadrunner sell heaps of upgrades for the travel buddy on their website.

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[mudski]

Righto, whats this about? Does you have some details or a contact - I have not used my travel Buddy, in fact pulled it from its box, put it in a bad and its in the garage - would have thought there was some insulation in the door - maybe not?

https://somervillemetalworks.com.au/product/travel-buddy-marine-oven-insulated-door-kit/

This might be it Phil.

[Mickhead]

One of these bad boys. My factory honker is so annoying. Of course I went for the 300dBa option!
82293

Oh crap peebee, I hope they were not the italian Stebel horns. I mounted 2 of these in the factory positions and after going thru a puddle ( seriously, only 4 inches deep) they ceased to HOOOOONK and started to squeek. Like a mouse. They filled up with water. Have this now.Around 40 bucks on ebay, has been going for months now :)82298

[10G]

https://somervillemetalworks.com.au/product/travel-buddy-marine-oven-insulated-door-kit/

This might be it Phil.

hahaha, seen it all now, you can mod your oven. Us 4wd'ers have a problem.

[MB]

You crack me up Mickhead Mate [emoji23]
Reminds me of a set of ‘Dixie Hazard Horns’ I had in my late teens Chevy Landcrab. Lost the 5th horn somewhere deep in Caledonia track, full redneck edition missing the final ‘C’ forever more [emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

Oh crap peebee, I hope they were not the italian Stebel horns. I mounted 2 of these in the factory positions and after going thru a puddle ( seriously, only 4 inches deep) they ceased to HOOOOONK and started to squeek. Like a mouse. They filled up with water. Have this now.Around 40 bucks on ebay, has been going for months now :)82298

No idea, I bought them because they were extremely loud. If they die from a drowning, will upgrade!!!

[PeeBee]

Nah there isn't. I've just bought the kickass version of the oven and the door is insulated and last latched closed. It has a 130W element instead of a 100W so should get to temp faster.
Roadrunner sell heaps of upgrades for the travel buddy on their website.

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Thanks Chris, I saw a youtube about the merits for running your oven at a higher voltage re the heat up time. The presenter did some trials and the best/most efficient voltage was 13.8V, which is achievable when the car is running, but unlikely when simply stopped, but I guess the 10amp current drain is a consideration also. Anyway, i bought a 15amp step up power supply to ensure the oven always has 13.8V - another late night ebay purchase.

[PeeBee]

https://somervillemetalworks.com.au/product/travel-buddy-marine-oven-insulated-door-kit/

This might be it Phil.

Thanks mudski, just ordered one. AB you can have my door latch I just bought, don't need 2 since this outer skin comes with a latch.

[MB]

AB AB AB
Three times in the mirror and he appears in our Nightmare’s Helpfully [emoji123][emoji41][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Oh crap peebee, I hope they were not the italian Stebel horns. I mounted 2 of these in the factory positions and after going thru a puddle ( seriously, only 4 inches deep) they ceased to HOOOOONK and started to squeek. Like a mouse. They filled up with water. Have this now.Around 40 bucks on ebay, has been going for months now :)

Yeah same. Went through two Stebels, both died of the same squeeking fate.

[AB]

Thanks @mudski (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/member.php?u=10010), just ordered one. @AB (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/member.php?u=1) you can have my door latch I just bought, don't need 2 since this outer skin comes with a latch.

Awesome thanks mate!!!

[Mickhead]

You crack me up Mickhead Mate [emoji23]
Reminds me of a set of ‘Dixie Hazard Horns’ I had in my late teens Chevy Landcrab. Lost the 5th horn somewhere deep in Caledonia track, full redneck edition missing the final ‘C’ forever more [emoji23]


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Hahaha had the “LA CUCARACHA“ airhorn wog version in the XA V8 Goes Terrific when I was young and silly 😜 Should have kept them both in hindsight😂

[Felice Borel]

Today I got a new flat (https://virtoproperty.com/property-for-sale/costa-calida/murcia/mar-menor) in Costa Calida. Actually I bought it several months ago but today is the day when all the paper work is finally done :)

[jay see]

Hahaha had the “LA CUCARACHA“ airhorn wog version in the XA V8 Goes Terrific when I was young and silly [emoji12] Should have kept them both in hindsight[emoji23]The old man got a set of 6 horns longest being over a foot long from wog land years ago that played the godfather. Then he took out the disk so that all blow at once.

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[pollenface]

Spare primer bulb and a new catch can filter

[Mickhead]

82433

Finally I have remote central locking ������ from 50 metres!

[Cuppa]

Well it looks like it's happening. The money we applied to get out of our super was withdrawn today, so should hit our bank account tomorrow or Monday. It is to pay for the OKA camper we are buying. It's all happening at long range & in slow motion. The vehicle is 1800kms from us in Brisbane & for various reasons it will most likely be mid December at the earliest before I can collect it. When I do I'll be driving it south to Taree in NSW hopefully & leaving it there for a chap to remove it's 5 speed Spicer manual gearbox & replace it with a shiny new 6 speed Allison auto to mate to the Cummins 6BT motor. Will probably also get an Allison controlled exhaust brake fitted (requiring stronger valve springs). It'll be a slow job done over several months by a chap who has all the facilities to & know how to do the job, this will be his 4th or 5th one. Very smart chap, with a good handle on what is required, as well as being an OKA owner & runs a machine shop business. Not sure yet whether to keep the 'like new' 'divorce mounted New Process NP205 transfer case , or to change it for a GU Patrol transfer case mounted direct to the rear of the Allison. So drop the OKA off & come back to my wife up north. Depending how long the job takes we may have time to get up the Cape as we had hoped to do this year before driving down to collect it (& MtsTea seeing it in the flesh for the first time) & then continuing back to Vic, where I want to change a few things to the accommodation side of the vehicle to suit us & to upgrade the solar system a bit.

82468 82469 82470

Originally a mine vehicle it was purchased in a fairly sorry state, a runner but otherwise a bit of a wreck.
It has had a lot of work in addition to the ‘house' section being added. Essentially it has been rebuilt from the ground up with all the recognised & desirable mechanical improvements & upgrades for strength & reliability (engine, transmission, suspension, braking etc) OKA owning friends tell me that all the upgrades, with everything replaced with brand new new or fully rebuilt, would have cost at least $100k in parts & labour . This in addition to the general refurbishment beginning with the chassis being completely stripped & repainted with two pak paint & the build completed as a ‘labour of love’ over a 2 or 3 year period with a lot of input & assistance from recognised Melbourne based OKA ‘Guru’ Paul Knot.

GVM 6000kg
Tare 4860kg

Owner reckons in full travel mode with all tanks full it weighs in at around 5900kg. I'll be making a few additions & trying to delete a bit of un-needed weight to compensate.
No major components of the vehicle have done more than 60,000km, many less.
The American import brand new Cummins motor replaced the original Perkins 30,000km ago.
Camper body is fibreglass composite panel over a steel frame.
Included are 360Ah LiFePo4 batteries , 360 watts of solar (to be increased), Redarc battery management system (to be replaced), separate redarc dc to dc charger, a large pure sine wave inverter, Internal kitchen with cooktop & oven, separate upright fridge & chest freezer (both Engel), internal shower & vacuum toilet, internal seating & table, & currently sleeping for four (to be changed for just the two of us). The pop top roof is electrically operated using a ‘Linak’ actuator system. The vehicle is set up for remote travel with long distance fuel capacity, twin spares on swing out mounts & with a manual clip on winch to raise & lower them - apparently they weigh something like 90 kg each!, (37" tyres on 19.5" rims) 3 water tanks, pressurised hot & cold water, electric winch & has a Webasto diesel space heater as well as air conditioning (vehicle & 240v). Air compressor is engine mounted (driven off the camshaft) & has a 20 litre receiver tank) & the vehicle has air bag assisted suspension, adjustable from the driver seat. The OKA’s leaf suspension has been matched to suit the additional weight of the camper body.

All pretty exciting!

We always told ourselves that we would travel with the Tvan until we were fed up of 'roughing it', & then get ourselves another bus or motorhome. After around 3.5 years of travelling with the Patrol & Tvan, we could easily have kept on doing so, but had long ago realised that whatever we replaced it with would have to be able to take us off the beaten track as the Patrol & Tvan has. No luxury blacktop only motorhome for us! We discounted all the upgraded delivery trucks like Canters, Isuzus etc as being too compromised in too many ways to our way of thinking. Mogs & the like are too big & wide for many Australian tracks, which really only left two options. The Iveco Daily 4x4 based expedition vehicles kept tempting us, but their poor reliability record, reliance on computers for everything & high prices discouraged us, & most of OKA's which come up for sale are 'tired' & need more TLC to keep them going than we have available at our age, so we kept coming back to the Patrol, Tvan & outdoor cooking in all weathers ..... until this particular OKA came up for sale. We hope it will prove a good & reliable vehicle, with just basic maintenance required. It is chalk & cheese different to the Iveco, with nothing computerised - all 'old school' mechanical (until the Allison is fitted - but even that has a very useable default limp mode in the event of any failure!) I may not miss the Patrol's uncomfortable seats, nor it's shitty horizontally fitted oil filters, but I will miss everything else about it. I love that car more than any other I've ever owned!

[Winnie]

Wow that vehicle looks and sounds like it is just incredible.

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[pearcey]

Wont be able to talk to you now you snobby bloke.
All the best and may you get as much pleasure out of it as you have with the old POO Trol.
I bet that lovely lassie of yours is thrilled.

[mudski]

Wont be able to talk to you now you snobby bloke.
All the best and may you get as much pleasure out of it as you have with the old POO Trol.
I bet that lovely lassie of yours is thrilled.

Yeah Cuppa don’t forget us poor Patrol owners.


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[Rossco]

What a beast, love it Cuppa. Hope it treats you guys well, sure it will. .

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[10G]

I thought we were doing well, having recently purchased a Hiace bus as a soft tourer camper.

Looks like a great vehicle Cuppa, congratulations.

[jack]

Cuppa, just remember the minute you sell the Patrol you’re blacklisted from the forum. :D

We might make an exception for your Solar and 12v knowledge.

Well done, can’t wait to see it.

[mudnut]

Excellent choice, Cuppa. Look forward to seeing where it takes you.

[the evil twin]

OKA are back up and manufacturing again now (mainly as built to order) and will also "remanufacture" existing OKA's from the "old" company that went belly up.
The current ones are using a 4 cylinder Cummins mated to a 6 speed Allison box, Dana diffs.
GVM of 6.5 ton, 36 inch tyres stock

...but at $150,000 G's for a single cab-chassis there is a lot of competition in that price range

[MB]

Another Essential Camping Tool I am [emoji23]
Queued up at 8:15am Healesville NEW Aldi this morning....(all 3 of us :-)
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Murray River / New Oztent Chair / Jose Cuervo GOLD / Lime / Engel 27L Ice Machine....Happy Covid Summer Days to come hopefully [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]


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[jay see]

A VF commo.

Well for my son, I'll pay us back.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/182.jpg

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[PeeBee]

Invested in a better set of cable crimps.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knipex-97-00-215-A-Crimp-Grip-Plier-9700215A/281165443990?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[MudRunnerTD]

Invested in a better set of cable crimps.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knipex-97-00-215-A-Crimp-Grip-Plier-9700215A/281165443990?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Oh! They look nice mate. Keen for some feedback for sure!!!

[rusty_nail]

Invested in a better set of cable crimps.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knipex-97-00-215-A-Crimp-Grip-Plier-9700215A/281165443990?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649Can't go wrong with knipex stuff. The quality is fantastic. I have pliers and side cutters by them and 4 years later they are still as sharp as the day I bought them

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[PeeBee]

Can't go wrong with knipex stuff. The quality is fantastic. I have pliers and side cutters by them and 4 years later they are still as sharp as the day I bought them

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Thanks Nic, Darren, yeah, the old saying 'a poor man pays twice' continues to resound in the garage at times as I have balked at buying the trade quality gear on the basis I won't use it past the immediate task, only to find its still in use 20 yrs down the track and i am still compromising the result or struggling with the execution simply because the stuff in hand is cheap and not up to the task. But on balance also, probably driven by immediate cash all those years ago as well, where as today totally different, just buy the better gear knowing its going to be used well into the future and take the ear bashing when the VISA card bill comes in!!!

What I specifically liked about this set is the adjustable clamp force, as they look like they are designed from a vice grip platform. I must have under-done and cut thru hundreds of electrical connections over the years due to incorrect clamping, hope this will take that score down lower.

[PeeBee]

Purchased one of these today. My journey with CTEK is about at an end. I find their gear lasts about 2 years then failes. I have gone thru at least 8 chargers so far, and the 5amp unit is running red hot just on a standard maintenance charge on N70 battery, and the 10amp unit is struggling on maintenance with the 400a/hr AGM setup, so will swap the 10amp to the N70, delegate the 5amp to a smaller SLA task and leave the Victron to do the heavy lifting - hope I have got it right - finally.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victron-12V-30A-IP22-Smart-Battery-Charger-Bluetooth-Control-3X-Outputs/281847639366?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[nissannewby]

Interesting. I have a ctek thats about 8 years old and is still going strong. It use to charge the largest battery that CAT make fairly often as I used it for the fridge when camping so it hasn't had an easy life. Maybe they are made somewhere different now.

[PeeBee]

Interesting. I have a ctek thats about 8 years old and is still going strong. It use to charge the largest battery that CAT make fairly often as I used it for the fridge when camping so it hasn't had an easy life. Maybe they are made somewhere different now.

What I was told by the Australian agent when I had a CTEK 250S battery system expire, was that the electronic componentry has a shelf life, whether its used or not, so if a device is sold by a CTEK agent, it will not be more than 2 yrs old from date of manufacture. There are a lot of CTEK re-sellers out there, but try and get a warranty claim thru if it has not come from a CTEK agent - zero chance. I got caught as the vendor on ebay, who I have bought heaps from , was not a certified CTEK seller. When I delved into the detail with the CTEK Australia rep, my device was over 6 yrs old, yet i had only had it from new for 2 and a bit years. What the actual working life is for this gear was not disclosed. My vehicle batteries sit on maintenance charge year round, as I do a FIFO roster and trips are infrequent. Its a 'new unit' maybe 12 months old, but so hot I could barely pick it up. It was charging, but seemed to be stuck on the bulk charge phase, which really should be over and done in an hour, however sat there all night. Anyway, will see how the Victron gear goes, bigger all round, fingers crossed.

Bugger me, went out to the garage and the 10amp unit is playing up now, gone out on fault. Warm to touch, but not like the 5amp unit. Played around with the mode buttons and its reset itself. Might be the start of the end for that one as well.

[PeeBee]

Got a bit bored this arvo, so decided to pick up this set to start cutting down on some weight in the truck with tools. I think its a good compromise and teamed with some other stuff is heading in the right direction. Actually picked it up on special at Adelaide tools for $286. Happy days, need to get busy now or I am going to broke by the end of the week at this rate!
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mechanical-Socket-Spanner-Set-Bahco-S106-106-Piece-Square-Drive-Tool-Kit-New/254776983909?epid=530092381&hash=item3b51e44165:g:~1IAAOSwwoRfrmkO&frcectupt=true

[Rossco]

. . . to start cutting down on some weight in the truck with tools. . .

You feeling alright Philby mate ? . . Just kidding looks like a good kit . .[emoji6]

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[PeeBee]

You feeling alright Philby mate ? . . Just kidding looks like a good kit . .[emoji6]

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Yeah all good, wife walloped me when I got home as 22 packages were sitting on the floor!!! So I decided to get straight back on the horse and order a couple more items, just so she knew I was listening! I have a set of Bahco sockets that are ingenious and quite robust. I don't need the 3000 pieces I normally take away. Can't believe I just wrote that.

[MB]

And.....In tomorrow night’s ‘Angry Thread’......Philstar has to go Cushion shopping with the Mrs Again, BIG Spenders 1 for 1 ....50:50 [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[nissannewby]

Yeah all good, wife walloped me when I got home as 22 packages were sitting on the floor!!! So I decided to get straight back on the horse and order a couple more items, just so she knew I was listening! I have a set of Bahco sockets that are ingenious and quite robust. I don't need the 3000 pieces I normally take away. Can't believe I just wrote that.

The bahco combo ratchet spanners are great for the weight saving. (If you don't already have them). Each spanner has 4 different sizes in. And I believe they come in a set of 5. So you only need to carry 5 spanners for 20 different sizes

[PeeBee]

The bahco combo ratchet spanners are great for the weight saving. (If you don't already have them). Each spanner has 4 different sizes in. And I believe they come in a set of 5. So you only need to carry 5 spanners for 20 different sizes

Do now, thanks, very clever.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bahco-4pce-Reversible-Ratchet-Spanner-Set-S4RM-4T/263895113300?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[10G]

Finally bought myself a 18v rattle gun. I can now undo 6 x wheel nuts while bent over, in less than 60 seconds and not feel stuffed.

[mudnut]

Finally scored a series 2 RB30 crankshaft. Got a few other goodies off the engine too. Now I can get the old engine rebuilt and it can be a spare.

[10G]

Watched a Street Machine vid yesterday. They showed an RB 2.8 stroker motor, hit 9800rpm and it made 1614HP. 55psi boost.

Something to aim for Craig ;-)

[Stropp]

New windscreen wiper assembly, just in case it rains when I’m in NSW 😊

[rusty_nail]

New windscreen wiper assembly, just in case it rains when I’m in NSW [emoji4]Your bike has windscreen wipers????

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[Stropp]

Your bike has windscreen wipers????

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Mmmm no, the patrol mate, I left it in Adelaide at Xmas and flew back to wa. I’m driving to the wedding so I can take my gear with me to head directly to Geelong to start work on the 8th March and drive the truck to Toowoomba 🚛🚚

[rusty_nail]

Mmmm no, the patrol mate, I left it in Adelaide at Xmas and flew back to wa. I’m driving to the wedding so I can take my gear with me to head directly to Geelong to start work on the 8th March and drive the truck to Toowoomba [emoji597][emoji598]Derp my mistake bud.

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[MB]

Ordered early February a customised new GQ ‘Stealth’ winch bar from Alex the Legend down in Tasmania, arrived into Victoria today [emoji120][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/73.jpg
Absolutely stoked with it, perfect fitment to the old GQ chassis and precision custom laser cut changes to his standard model to fit my old faithful High Mount + 76mm Delta-Tek drum with Gigglepin big mouth fairlead.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/74.jpg
Can HIGHLY recommend Stealth GQ gear Folks, AAA+++ [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

https://www.stealthbars.com/products/gq-patrol-stealth-winch-bar



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[PeeBee]

That is one mean, purpose built look @MB, even with the black dildo.

[MB]

Cheers Philstar, it’s actually a removable donkey strapon only for dirt track use [emoji23]


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[mudski]

That is one mean, purpose built look MB, even with the black dildo.

That’s his camp chair Phil that he uses on his solo trips. [emoji1787]
MB I thought you were a Milweld man. *waves fist* Traitor!!!


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[MB]

Both are definitely great Mark Mate, Grandpa Spec GQ is smiling though with his new Stealth D8 Dozer blade, celebrating with a cigar too [emoji23]
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[Felice Borel]

The other day an old school chum of mine faced a pretty annoying problem - his house got infested with mice. So I ordered him an ultrasonic repeller (https://everpest.com/) :) at first wanted to buy some poison but he has 2 kids so we thought that buying poison is not the best option in these circumstances.

[PeeBee]

Picked up a set of drive flanges and grease caps. I carry a spare FWH but reckon if I explode one then something else a bit stronger is needed to get me home. I purchased via Parts ouq and saved a bit instead of via ebay. Totaled at $305USD including shipping 3-7 days.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4026101J00-Genuine-Nissan-FLANGE-DRIVE-FRONT-WHEEL-40261-01J00/182597061094?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3851346500-Genuine-Nissan-CAP-DRIVE-FLANGE-FRONT-38513-46500/182597065561?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[paulyg]

Ordered a pair of 3 inch Boss air bags, $ 659 delivered

[PeeBee]

Ordered a pair of 3 inch Boss air bags, $ 659 delivered

Are they the double or triple bag? I have the triples, love them, really compliment the ride.

[paulyg]

Triple, I went for these, because I like how they mount out board of the spring, should help a little with stability.

[PeeBee]

Don't go crazy on the pressure - I put 100psi in mine to see how high they would lift and the barge lifted up alright, it wobbled down the road, coils doing nothing!

[paulyg]

Thanks PeeBee, I will keep that in mind, only need them to level up the rear a little bit, when towing my camper

[MB]

School holidays coming up, promised our youngest a week of solo mountain adventures with dad.
LB’s first ever all in one raised swag, a shipload nicer than my first tarp as a littlen....back in my day [emoji23][emoji123]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/283.jpg
She’s sh#t scared of spiders [emoji887] and ground creepy crawlys at the moment since a recent wolf spider outbreak in our hills [emoji51]


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[Winnie]

Jesus mate that's a flash swag!

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[MB]

Tentworld has been absolutely flogged mate, we tried matching cheaper swag options to stretchers and couldn’t get a decent size match.
Just said stuff it after about an hour and got this Oztent all in one, stretcher/swag/mattress and she was nearly able to setup herself on first shot [emoji106][emoji106]



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[rusty_nail]

Not today but last Friday I bought my first ever brand new car. Yes it's not a Nissan, or even a patrol but I am satisfied that my purchase will see me through for at least the next 7 years. Comes with 7 years unlimited ks warranty, 7 years road side assist and 7 years capped.price servicing at $395 a pop every 15000ks. It is very large and luxurious.pretty much I think the Koreans do make a bloody good car. And no, this one isn't powered by Mercedes, it's all in-house design though that shouldn't be a worry due to the warranty and servicing costs. Oh and did I mention. It's massive!!! 1600x1600 internals on the tub. That's big for a dual cab. also gets mad flex bro lol. All round coils, front ifs and rear live axlehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/291.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/292.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/293.jpg

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[MB]

Fair Dinkum Love IT Nicco Mate!
BTW: Thanks for the quick spin & drive, that super comfy ripper has all the bells & whistles truly needed and none of the annoying crap that isn’t, 7 years of happiness here’s hoping Brother [emoji106][emoji106]


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[PeeBee]

What is the make Nic? Can't see a badge? Sounds like an impressive deal

[rusty_nail]

What is the make Nic? Can't see a badge? Sounds like an impressive deal

its a ssangyong musso mate, they re-entered the market in 2018 and are trying to knuckle into the suv market. personally i dont think their cars are as ugly as the 90s models so yeah. the musso is simply a ssangyong rexton, with an extended chassis, extended wheelbase and the boot cut off and replaced with a tub. so it has all the luxuries of a prado sized suv with the practicalness of a ute. cannot complain about that!

oh and the badge is that wierd wing thing in the middle of the grill =P

[MB]

Believe you’re playing it down a wee bit Nicco, at first glance standing beside it I honestly thought you’d pulled up in a Yank Truck!
Deepest tub I’ve ever seen on a smaller than Yanky Aussie readily available, and your coil flexy rear hugged my canyon driveway exit debacle so much better than our leafy Rodeo and Navara’s [emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Believe you’re playing it down a wee bit Nicco, at first glance standing beside it I honestly thought you’d pulled up in a Yank Truck!
Deepest tub I’ve ever seen on a smaller than Yanky Aussie readily available, and your coil flexy rear hugged my canyon driveway exit debacle so much better than our leafy Rodeo and Navara’s [emoji106][emoji106]


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cheers mate, its only been 3 days. done a few ks already running around and im happy with everything so far. honestly bang for buck i bloody cannot complain. 46k for a proper 4wd, with towabar electric brakes and steel winch compatible bullbar fitted. under 50k, thats a bargain brand new.

[jay see]

Nice Nic. Happy motoring [emoji108]

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[Rossco]

Wow Nicko, smick as. Yeah tub looks massive, very nice [emoji108]

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[Avo]

Can't go wrong with a new car and warranty mate...congrats

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[PeeBee]

Drive flanges arrived today, less than 7 days from overseas, cant argue that the services are not available - just have to use a courier instead of government postal services.
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[Winnie]

Congrats Nic, it is a good looking car. The warranty agreement sounds hard to go past too.

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[mudnut]

Happy days, Nic.

[Plasnart]

Not today but last Friday I bought my first ever brand new car. Yes it's not a Nissan, or even a patrol but I am satisfied that my purchase will see me through for at least the next 7 years. Comes with 7 years unlimited ks warranty, 7 years road side assist and 7 years capped.price servicing at $395 a pop every 15000ks. It is very large and luxurious.pretty much I think the Koreans do make a bloody good car. And no, this one isn't powered by Mercedes, it's all in-house design though that shouldn't be a worry due to the warranty and servicing costs. Oh and did I mention. It's massive!!! 1600x1600 internals on the tub. That's big for a dual cab. also gets mad flex bro lol. All round coils, front ifs and rear live axlehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/291.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/292.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/293.jpg

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Looks bloody great Nicco. Couldn't have got a better number plate for you and the mrs mate! haha

[rusty_nail]

Looks bloody great Nicco. Couldn't have got a better number plate for you and the mrs mate! hahaHaha never noticed that lol nice spotting. It's ashame MB is on the missus number place tho! Just can't get rid of him[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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[Plasnart]

Haha never noticed that lol nice spotting. It's ashame MB is on the missus number place tho! Just can't get rid of him[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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What you and others haven't known until now is that MB is "The Winged Warrior" aka Chicken Man. HE'S EVERYWHERE HE'S EVERYWHERE!!

https://soundcloud.com/lostperth/chicken-man

[MB]

Littlens are getting older & bolder with a keen interest on trekking a bit deeper off grid with dad and the 2.5 seater GQ ute [emoji23]
Finally decided it’s about time to Mastercard the buggery out of a couple of Fair Dinkum safety in-cab additions we hopefully never need to use [emoji120][emoji120]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/1.jpg
FWIW: The Satellite Phone (modem Iridium’GO’ thingy) I personally class as a somewhat secondary luxury and will teach our youngest the strictest importance of the real EPIRB activation only under Dad’s complete incapacitation.....not just snoring [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Absolutely spewing that I remembered today we gave away all our original 1st Edition VHC Rooftop Maps to an ungrateful gone forum member even before I thankfully joined you Legends [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]
Anyways, started collecting a few hard copy backups again as I don’t fully trust electricy guidance devices to get me home [emoji23]
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[Plasnart]

Absolutely spewing that I remembered today we gave away all our original 1st Edition VHC Rooftop Maps to an ungrateful gone forum member even before I thankfully joined you Legends [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]
Anyways, started collecting a few hard copy backups again as I don’t fully trust electricy guidance devices to get me home [emoji23]
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Absolutely cannot beat the master 4x4 cartographer Rooftop Maps man even though he was a serious stalker crim underworld jailed weirdo freak. Best mapmaker ever tho.

[Winnie]

Absolutely cannot beat the master 4x4 cartographer Rooftop Maps man even though he was a serious stalker crim underworld jailed weirdo freak. Best mapmaker ever tho.100%
I still have not found another offroad map anywhere that comes close to being on the same level as the Rooftops.
I suppose it takes a special kind of person!

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[Rossco]

Yep so lucky to have rooftops they are the best. . Might have to swing by one day and check what editions and borrow, scan, update one day maybe . . .

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[Truckus]

So looks like this is my repair option, finalizing today

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[PeeBee]

Strongly recommend you get a fluid damper instead of the factory 3 part rubber balancer. They are a big improvement and helps with reducing risk of crank failure which is an issue with these motors. Is that a new crate motor? From BD?

[Cuppa]

100%
I still have not found another offroad map anywhere that comes close to being on the same level as the Rooftops.
I suppose it takes a special kind of person!

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Don't know how it compares, but Hema just released an update for their 4wd app which includes a number of new maps, including 8 maps covering the Vic High Country with most, if not all tracks named. Pic is a screenshot of part of one map, from my phone.

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[Winnie]

Don't know how it compares, but Hema just released an update for their 4wd app which includes a number of new maps, including 8 maps covering the Vic High Country with most, if not all tracks named. Pic is a screenshot of part of one map, from my phone.

83334For comparison, here is an example of the detail of Rooftop maps.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/107.jpg

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[Rossco]

I think the thing with rooftops is all the little bits of info and the reliability of it too. There's so much stuff I've found in the bush that would have never if known about, huts, waterfalls mines etc, plus info on track conditions is pretty bang on. .

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[PeeBee]

I recall reading an article in a 4wd magazine many years ago, and it showed an amazing stretch of water with a huge deep fishing hole. I tried to find the location on the maps based on the description in the article. I ended up making contact with the old guy who does the rooftop maps and he was really helpful. I told him the story, gave him the description and approx location - somewhere close to Bindaree Hut from memory. I then rang him back next day and he had gone thru his trek notes and photos and confirmed 100% the spot was not near the hut as noted. He physically walked every track himself in those day, so he knows the content back to front. In the end I never found the fishing spot - may have been deliberately disguised in the article to protect its exclusivity.

[Winnie]

Yeah he is an amazing cartographer and a brilliant athlete, but he is a bad man.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-mind-of-a-stalker-20050813-ge0oo4.html

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[Cuppa]

Yep fair enough , the Rooftop maps do definitely look better. However the new Hema map set for the high country might come a reasonable second best. At the scale in Winnies screen shot Rooftop has more info & is clearer than Hema. With Hema you would need to switch between two zoom levels to see the contours & all the track names. Less 'points of interest on the Hema too.

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[Rossco]

There's alot of work involved in putting the paper maps onto something and georeferencing and only really worth it if you spend a heap of time in the high country, but if you do they're bloody awesome ! . . Massive thanks to Drewboys wicked thread on the forum don't think I would have ever worked it out without lol . .

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[Truckus]

Strongly recommend you get a fluid damper instead of the factory 3 part rubber balancer. They are a big improvement and helps with reducing risk of crank failure which is an issue with these motors. Is that a new crate motor? From BD?

Yep, sure is. Transferred funds across this morning.

[rusty_nail]

Being that the new Musso is new in Australia, aftermarket options are very limited. Also, mostly they are crap. I have resorted to looking for universal solutions. Some that know me know I do alot of timber work which means transporting long lengths. This is the start of my working out a longer vehicle rack. I'll be adding a tray to the frame, but not until I find roof racks that aren't clamp mount type. At this time the only type in Australia that are available are clamp mount and I think that design is absolutely puss. Anyway, happy with the frame, the build quality is great, it's solid as a rock and will suit my need perfectly. Oh and I reckon it was a good price. $699 including shipping.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/108.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/109.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/110.jpg

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[nissannewby]

Depending on your roof style clamps might be the only option. Some models do have the rails bolt onto them that run front to back but if they arent there fron factory then it won't leave any other option. Some rack manufacturers will instruct you to remove the roof liner and drill holes but this isn't great either.

[Hodge]

I may or may not have bought/scored a UFI 18g upgrade kit for the GU.
Some family associates bought GU with a bunch of included un-fitted goodies (someones abandoned project?). One of them being a new 18G kit. They have no intentions of fitting it, so a kind trade offer was made I would've been stupid to pass on. After consulting some experts (Thanks Mat), this seems to be a good bit of kit.
It's weeks away from being in my hands. And then after checking things over, I'll have to work out fitting etc... So maybe a while away still but I'm pumped!!!

[Cremulator]

I may or may not have bought/scored a UFI 18g upgrade kit for the GU.
Some family associates bought GU with a bunch of included un-fitted goodies (someones abandoned project?). One of them being a new 18G kit. They have no intentions of fitting it, so a kind trade offer was made I would've been stupid to pass on. After consulting some experts (Thanks Mat), this seems to be a good bit of kit.
It's weeks away from being in my hands. And then after checking things over, I'll have to work out fitting etc... So maybe a while away still but I'm pumped!!!Nice one Hodge.
I'll be watching with genuine interest. I'm curious to see how upgrading a turbo (and possibly intercooler) will change things if retaining the factory fuel pump.
Your pump is still the factory unit, right?

[Hodge]

Nice one Hodge.
I'll be watching with genuine interest. I'm curious to see how upgrading a turbo (and possibly intercooler) will change things if retaining the factory fuel pump.
Your pump is still the factory unit, right?

Yeah mate. I still have the factory pump. Which I believe is 11mm ?? Someone correct me here.
I have the big Cross Country intercooler and a 3" exhaust. So a good portion of making the TD42 sing better is already done. As for the turbo, well, I quote nissannewby here, anything is better than the HT18. lol
Also the last tune the GU had at Dieseltec in Lilydale, Andy there said the turbo was my big bottleneck as the HT18 is way up at it's limit.

So, with all the upgrades I've done thus far, how much effect the 18G will have, without also doing the pump???? *shrug*

[Cremulator]

Interesting. I also have a 3in exhaust with factory turbo, intercooler and fuel pump.
Andy at DieselTec also tuned mine to run better as the previous owner had dialled up the fuel but not the boost.
Mine is currently 98kw and 369nm at 12psi with the factory turbo but is running better fuel economy.
It sounds like your setup will test all the elements that I am wanting to upgrade while still testing the limits of the factory fuel pump.
*rubs hands together*

[MB]

Popped into the Seymour Farming Expo today to kick some tyres with a piece of straw in my mouth:

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Didn’t want it but needed to buy it to stop hydraulic oil getting in my eyeballs [emoji102]

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Don’t need it but hopefully oneday Santa will get off his arse and weld me up one of these Beauty’s [emoji120][emoji1696]

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[Winnie]

My bro in law has one of the first of those ovens in his shed. It is epic to say the least. The fire box is huge! On a freezing winter's night with that fire going it would be 32C in the shed easy.


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[MB]

They are a beautiful thing up close and personal for sure Chrisso Mate!
Most folks baulked at the huge price tag but there is a massive amount of steel &. shop time there let alone flue extraction R & D [emoji106][emoji106]
Simply BAutiful Contraption [emoji41][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Cremulator]

Maxi trac recovery hitch on sale at Repco. Purchased online for $17.10 to collect at a later date.
Pretty good price I reckon!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/259.jpg

[Hodge]

I "think" the alternator was getting a tad noisier than usual, so, I bought a new Hitachi unit from Patrolapart. Original is 16 years old, and it began making odd noises after many many river crossings up Mt Matlock a year and a half ago. So I thought I'd give it a re-fresh.

[Ben-e-boy]

My new soft roader
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[Plasnart]

My new soft roader
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Crikies! More pics please.

[Ben-e-boy]

Crikies! More pics please.

I dont have any yet. It's very plain on the outside. Much like the farm ute was

[Plasnart]

I dont have any yet. It's very plain on the outside. Much like the farm ute was

Had some serious lovin' up front by the look of it.

[MB]

Holy Moly Ben Mate [emoji322][emoji106][emoji106]
That’s some seriously neat TIG work under there [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[AB]

My new soft roader
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Worth the wait old mate.

Congrats, it looks like a lot of love under the bonnet, keen to find out more Benny!


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[mudski]

My new soft roader
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Uhm, doesn't look very "soft roader" under the hood mate. Looks like its had a tickle or two. Congrats btw!

Edit : Actually. WTF? Thats very custom under there. I see no batteries and the air box is, where? Theres some serious coin thats been spent in there alone. Nice find!

[mudski]

I bought a Redarc temp sensor so I can see what the outside temps are. Just coz I really want to gauge how quick the kettle will boil. Lol. I also have a oil temp sensor I want to fit aswell but haven't really had the time to look at the Patrol as of late due to a few other happenings.

[Cremulator]

I bought a Redarc temp sensor so I can see what the outside temps are. Just coz I really want to gauge how quick the kettle will boil. Lol. I also have a oil temp sensor I want to fit aswell but haven't really had the time to look at the Patrol as of late due to a few other happenings.Perfect opportunity to put a switch in to change the sensor from ambient to oil temp [emoji6]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/1.gif

[mudski]

Perfect opportunity to put a switch in to change the sensor from ambient to oil temp [emoji6]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/1.gif

I'd like to know how you did that mate. Just the main sensor wire from each sensor I take it goes via the switch?

[Cremulator]

Yep, just the negative wire (Redarc support were very helpful before I hooked anything up) they informed me the sensing wire was the negative wire.
BTW my air temp negative wire was red and positive was black for some reason! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210421/b0ac703f447a77195dab222420453508.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210421/efbaad598dfa48d9132e633006038670.jpg