What did you buy today

[Ben-e-boy]

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!

Hahahahaha.

It has a stock pump. 2 inch lift, barely 175 rwhp, a little borg warner EFR, 2 mufflers bugger all flex. It's a plain Jane White GU ute with a canvas canopy. 100% road worthy and legal.... ffs it doesn't even have long arms lol

[Rossco]

Hahahahaha.

It has a stock pump. 2 inch lift, barely 175 rwhp, a little borg warner EFR, 2 mufflers bugger all flex. It's a plain Jane White GU ute with a canvas canopy. 100% road worthy and legal.... ffs it doesn't even have long arms lolBwaha what a piece of crap [emoji1787] . . .

Nah she sounds lovely [emoji106]

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[MB]

Have guaranteed lost the plot....somehow going to work out how to have a hot bath up in the snow this winter though [emoji23]
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[Cremulator]

Have guaranteed lost the plot....somehow going to work out how to have a hot bath up in the snow this winter though [emoji23]
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'm just so impressed with the fact that there is a laptop, wine glass, bottle of wine AND a platter of fresh fruit on top of a lid that appears to prevent her from getting her arms out of the hole only big enough for her neck [emoji44]
Reminds me of the water cup on the ceiling prank [emoji57]

[Rossco]

Bwaha, WTF. Looks a little small although hard to tell looks like everything has been very poorly photoshop placed in there including the lady. . Anyways your a mad bastard and keen to see I might stick to an ice bath for now lol. . .

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[PeeBee]

Picked up some stuff today
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324340784041

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272845147859

[PeeBee]

Have guaranteed lost the plot....somehow going to work out how to have a hot bath up in the snow this winter though [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/305.jpg

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Don't you EVER question my sanity moving forward Mr MB - this is just weird.

[Plasnart]

Don't you EVER question my sanity moving forward Mr MB - this is just weird.

Until you sit in it, in the snow PB! Then it's genius.

How MB found it though, that's the weird part! Who would even think to search for a camping bath?!?!?! Haha

[MB]

Simples.......start searching for a decent sized collapsible bucket and sh#t gets stupid real quick on McGoogle [emoji23]


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[MB]

Catchy Tune......Enjoy Your Day PeeBee [emoji23]

https://youtu.be/W6_d22aMqZs


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[PeeBee]

Catchy Tune......Enjoy Your Day PeeBee [emoji23]

https://youtu.be/W6_d22aMqZs


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Thanks @MB, didn't turn the sound on as wasn't going to fall into your jelly trap of a jingle playing through my head for the next 7 days - nice try ya bugger!!

[MB]

A Pink Bathtub it is then [emoji23]


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[PeeBee]

That colour is 'SO YOU'. I can't wait to see a photo of you all scrunched up in that Barbie Doll bucket, can in one hand, ciggie in the other, at minus 10.

[Winnie]

Hey Markie we could team up here... Use my Joolca instant hot water service to fill it up from icy creek waters.
We might have to cut another head hole at the other end though if we are going to go top to toe.

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[Winnie]

I actually have an identical folding bath tub at home though, a teeny tiny baby version though, it was awesome for bathing the kids when they were babies. Don't think you will fit though Mark!

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[PeeBee]

Hey Markie we could team up here... Use my Joolca instant hot water service to fill it up from icy creek waters.
We might have to cut another head hole at the other end though if we are going to go top to toe.

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Sounds like a bit of "Tassie fever' creeping in here boys!

[MB]

More like........”Ten-Thousand Dollar Track” down there......that’s how much therapy is required after our Mexican Shenanigans [emoji23]


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[MB]

I actually have an identical folding bath tub at home though, a teeny tiny baby version though, it was awesome for bathing the kids when they were babies. Don't think you will fit though Mark!

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Truth be known Chrisso Mate, that’s the main reason it was purchased for....Littlens Fun, although I am still going to have a crack in the 1.4m long (apparently :-) tub myself solo adventuring one day [emoji106][emoji106]

Theory is:
Use my faithful old work transfer pump like this out of a water source (heaps of distance and height capabilities proven)
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......up to the tub, then drop our old Coleman-Hot Water-On Demand pickup pump into the tub recirculating for an hour or two on the 4kg LPG bottle ........should work [emoji1696][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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[pollenface]

I bought some beers

[Mickhead]

I'm just so impressed with the fact that there is a laptop, wine glass, bottle of wine AND a platter of fresh fruit on top of a lid that appears to prevent her from getting her arms out of the hole only big enough for her neck [emoji44]
Reminds me of the water cup on the ceiling prank [emoji57]

She has a IP68 bluetooth remote under that cover to control all that stuff. All she needs now is a bukkake collar. 😂

[MB]

Quick delivery and a perfect fit [emoji23][emoji23]

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[Touses]

Quick delivery and a perfect fit [emoji23][emoji23]

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nissannewby One of the fruit loops prior mentioned.

[Rossco]

Very nice but where's the laptop, fruit platter and vino . . .

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[MB]

.......poornhub, beef jerky and beer [emoji736][emoji736]


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[mudski]

.......poornhub, beef jerky and beer [emoji736][emoji736]


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You bought Pornhub?

[MB]

You bought Porntub?
[emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

.......poornhub, beef jerky and beer [emoji736][emoji736]


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Careful with poornhub in that tub . You shoulda seen the scratches when Nautilus punched through at 90 North. :D

83420

[mudnut]

Quick delivery and a perfect fit [emoji23][emoji23]

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Couple of stub axles, a steering set up and you can go billy cart racing.

[PeeBee]

Finally pulled the trigger on these today.
8342883429
Added a spare set of pads as well just for good measure.
Only difference to above is that the rears are also 6 pot

[Sherro]

83433

I really should be spending this money on my ute but the temptation was too great. :wink::wink:

[MB]

Forgot I purchased this also late one night now delivered, must’ve been on an everything needed including a bathroom and kitchen bender [emoji23]
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Seems like a pretty decent quality build but it’s bigger in size than a 30pack box of beer and I aint camping dry [emoji107][emoji107][emoji23]
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That’s a 1.0kg Lamb on the trivetty thingy with room for healthy stuff still too[emoji848]


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[Rossco]

Very nice I see you got the gas model keen to see how she goes. . Yeah love my TB bloody awesome [emoji106][emoji106]

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[Winnie]

Very nice I see you got the gas model keen to see how she goes. . Yeah love my TB bloody awesome [emoji106][emoji106]

Sent from my SM-G781B using TapatalkYeah been tempted to try the gas one but happy with how the eleccy one goes. Gas would be great when set up at camp though but obviously no good when driving.

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[Rossco]

Yeah been tempted to try the gas one but happy with how the eleccy one goes. Gas would be great when set up at camp though but obviously no good when driving.

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkIf only they had a 2way one. . .

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[MB]

MudRunnerTD Mate!
These Whackers have completely lost the Ferry Bloke [emoji23]


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[MB]

Why couldn’t they have just designed in an old school ‘Pinnie Zapper’ this manual ignition is useless [emoji107][emoji107][emoji2959]
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[Rossco]

I think the genuine Travel Buddy comes with one from memory. .

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[MB]

Actually......flashbacks, temporarily out of all stock that night IIRC [emoji22]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Forgot I purchased this also late one night now delivered, must’ve been on an everything needed including a bathroom and kitchen bender [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/05/58.jpg

Seems like a pretty decent quality build but it’s bigger in size than a 30pack box of beer and I aint camping dry [emoji107][emoji107][emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/05/59.jpg

That’s a 1.0kg Lamb on the trivetty thingy with room for healthy stuff still too[emoji848]


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Bhahahahaha.

I'll have 1 of those, and those, and those, and that, and that, and that, better grab that, and we'll bugger I better have that.

Go to Cart, press PAY NOW. Send...

Love it.

[Hodge]

Just walked through Repco and they had the next gen Delo on clearance. Thought I'd give it a go.
TD used to feel and sound the best with the old Delo , until I couldn't find it any more.
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[mudski]

Just walked through Repco and they had the next gen Delo on clearance. Thought I'd give it a go.
TD used to feel and sound the best with the old Delo , until I couldn't find it any more.
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You are 500ml short....


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[Hodge]

You are 500ml short....


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[MB]

Scored a decent dedicated map Androidy from JB HiFi this afternoon for under $200 smackers, downloading Hema now and will get Rossco’s help again to upload HC Rooftop maps from Drewboys awesome scanned/triangulation efforts on here years ago [emoji106][emoji106]

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Refuse to get caught out ever again by the icrapple pad due to Looney Tunes self rebooting in the mountains [emoji107][emoji107]

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[Rossco]

Scored a decent dedicated map Androidy from JB HiFi this afternoon for under $200 smackers, downloading Hema now and will get Rossco’s help again to upload HC Rooftop maps from Drewboys awesome scanned/triangulation efforts on here years ago [emoji106][emoji106]

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Refuse to get caught out ever again by the icrapple pad due to Looney Tunes self rebooting in the mountains [emoji107][emoji107]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/05/69.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou didn't get the Tab A did you they run the open source Android Ice Cream Sandwich 2.36.892 which isn't compatible with mapping in our UTM zone here. . Shoulda gone the aTab B bloody JB Muppets . . .

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[Winnie]

Haha pissa Rossco... But seriously no jokes, did you make sure that model has GPS capabilities?

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[MB]

Get Stuffed Wossco......sent from my ....?.

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[MB]

It worked.....how friggin techy am I [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
Sent from the bin......


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[MB]

$99.95 later for 1.1GB of Hema downloads so far and I think it’s broken [emoji35]
Keep searching for ‘Newborough’ in Victoria and this is all I get [emoji848]
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[Winnie]

Throw it in the bin it is broken!

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[MB]

False Alarm, found it......just had to type in ‘Upper Moe’ [emoji106][emoji106]
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[Rossco]

$99.95 later for 1.1GB of Hema downloads so far and I think it’s broken [emoji35]
Keep searching for ‘Newborough’ in Victoria and this is all I get [emoji848]
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTry putting in Upper Moe Heights . .

Edit: Beat me to it [emoji38]

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[MB]

At least they’ve got department stores up there to buy their Moccasins from.....our homemade Millinery in the Hills, our kids hate [emoji23]
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[tryan277]

Another vote for Memory maps.
Bought the Hema Maps 2021 a month or so ago
Have a look at Hema - Australia Topo 1:250000
the same area

83464

[Winnie]

Can't beat rooftops....
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[MB]

Memory Maps ROCKS Tryan277 Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
We/Me might have just been stirring the pot for a Legendary Member/Resident [emoji23]
I’ll try and find the link to the Rooftop Maps upload instructions for you now that was kindly made by Drewboyaus Legendary Member years back.....5 mins [emoji1696]


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[MB]

DIY: Scan, calibrate and import a Rooftop Map for use in Hema/Memory Map software
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=16273&share_tid=17457&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enissanpatrol%2Ecom%2Eau%2Ff orums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D17457&share_type=t&link_source=app


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[tryan277]

Yep
that set of instructions/guide is great. A little bit out of date now with updates to memory maps program but with a little bit of thought you can work it out.
The hema maps license can be used across the 5 device memory maps license as well - bargain in my view

Trevor

[MB]

A couple of quick examples photographed off my backup paper Rooftop Maps as to why they are so trusted throughout the Vic - High Country:
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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/05/75.jpg

Heaps of additional off track sites and points of possible interest and when old mate lists, “Do not attempt without serious recovery gear” he really means it [emoji23]


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[mudski]

DIY: Scan, calibrate and import a Rooftop Map for use in Hema/Memory Map software
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=16273&share_tid=17457&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enissanpatrol%2Ecom%2Eau%2Ff orums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D17457&share_type=t&link_source=app


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I Also run Memory map Mark. I have a heap of maps your welcome to mate. Just gotta figure out how to copy and transfer them. I don't use it much and I need to relearn the whole bloody thing every time I use it.

[MB]

Cheers Mr Mark Mate!
I’m a complete techy nuffy too and relied on Rossco last time around to kindly set up the old icrapple pad 2, loving the slightly smaller size of the Samsungy also, hoping for better track pinch windscreen visibility too if that makes sense[emoji106][emoji106]
I believe you’ve owned those awesome type ‘Ram Mount’ holders before Mate?
Thinking about a bicycle handle bar type clamp for this setup coming off the passengers GQ Jesus bar instead of a suction cup and or vent clasp crap I can only so far find tonight?


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[mudski]

Cheers Mr Mark Mate!
I’m a complete techy nuffy too and relied on Rossco last time around to kindly set up the old icrapple pad 2, loving the slightly smaller size of the Samsungy also, hoping for better track pinch windscreen visibility too if that makes sense[emoji106][emoji106]
I believe you’ve owned those awesome type ‘Ram Mount’ holders before Mate?
Thinking about a bicycle handle bar type clamp for this setup coming off the passengers GQ Jesus bar instead of a suction cup and or vent clasp crap I can only so far find tonight?


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Yeah I'd love to grab some of those rooftop scan he has...

As for the Rammount.
I used this tablet mount.
https://www.mounts.net.au/collections/ram-tablet-mounts/products/ram-hol-un9u-ram-x-grip-universal-cradle-for-10-inch-tablets

and this vehicle mount. Which bolts to the front passenger seat mount.
https://www.mounts.net.au/collections/ram-vehicle-mounts/products/ram-rap-b-200-1-18u-18-rigid-aluminum-rod-2-single-socket-arms-for-1-balls

Just can't remember the final bit which attaches it to the seat mount.

[MB]

SOLD, really appreciate that Mark, has been doing my head in honestly [emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Cremulator]

If you want to use the Jesus handle in the GQ, what about a quad lock universal adapter https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/collections/shop-other/products/universal-adapter?variant=4273642693

and something like a bike handle bar mount? https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/collections/shop-mounts

[Hodge]

A couple of quick examples photographed off my backup paper Rooftop Maps as to why they are so trusted throughout the Vic - High Country:
Heaps of additional off track sites and points of possible interest and when old mate lists, “Do not attempt without serious recovery gear” he really means it [emoji23]


I agree. Cannot beat Rooftops Marko mate! It's always best for resorting to teeny details.
One day might take my lot to work and use the large scanner to digitize. My navigation go-to bundle needs severe downsizing. Paper maps, books, large Hema rollup high coutnry maps. I've been using the Hema Explorer app ( the new version is s#ithouse), so looking out for somethign new. Also been using the Newtracs app for user-fed track conditions, which have been rather accurate during a few of my recent Dissa/Tallarook day ventures.
Might also have a geeze at Memory map as kindly suggested above and go from there...

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[MB]

Been searching for a shared GQ Shorty project for a while now for our eldest daughter and unfortunately have only been able to come up with a bloody Ford stubby[emoji23]

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Opened it up on the way home and holy crap this little Ford go-cart with a Nissan 4500 carby petty friggin flys like sh#t off a shiny shovel and corners like a cat on carpet [emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]

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Immaculate interior by my standards so no work to be done there:

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A bit of stronger steel bar work needed for the big bunnies around our area and a heap of badge work and this thing is good to go [emoji1696][emoji120]

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[Plasnart]

MB that is freaking amazing mate! What a brilliant find. So good!

[Hodge]

MB
What a little gem ! Well done...

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[Plasnart]

"G'day, the name's MB. Unicorn hunter. I've bagged a few."

[AB]

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[jay see]

Looks like a beauty, nice score.[emoji106]

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[AB]

New love for shortys seeing this today to be honest.

The room in the back is insane and the back seat folding tight up to the front seats leaves enough room for a party of gear.

Yes the rollover factor if extreme trips but a pretty cool little machine Nissan made.

Suss out the extra tank Mb, could be a winner with that!


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[MB]

"G'day, the name's MB. Unicorn hunter. I've bagged a few."

All credit goes to Chrisso Winnie for this little ripper find thanks Plassy Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
He’s my Facebooky marketplace agent [emoji120][emoji23][emoji736]


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[Plasnart]

All credit goes to Chrisso Winnie for this little ripper find thanks Plassy Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
He’s my Facebooky marketplace agent [emoji120][emoji23][emoji736]


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How many k's on that little sucker MB? That's in such good condition I still can't believe it. Any back story?

[MB]

340,000km Plassy Mate, the TB42 popped its lid a couple of years ago and instead of repair had a reco TB45 dropped in. It’s legitimately registered with the TB45 now as in Victoria this is not classified as an engine conversion requiring all that engineering caper due to it being exact OEM <>OEM configurations/bolt in with under 20% power increase [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

La re’bellion @Wossco Comarade [emoji23]

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[Plasnart]

Haha you complete maniac MB!! Pisser.

[Rossco]

Bwaha was kinda expecting you to have started a forum knowing you don't do things by halves lol. . Shes a beautie did hear something screaming in the hills expecting one of Spiro's young nutters but was shiny mountain Maverick being flogged and lov'n it . . .

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[PeeBee]

These monsters were sitting just inside the front door when I got back from site - wife couldn't move the cartons any further and had been hopping over them for a week - no doubt I will get a chew out over that, but they go on Wednesday, looking forward to being able to pull the barge up - finally83513

[mudski]

Wowsers! ......

[Cremulator]

These monsters were sitting just inside the front door when I got back from site - wife couldn't move the cartons any further and had been hopping over them for a week - no doubt I will get a chew out over that, but they go on Wednesday, looking forward to being able to pull the barge up - finally83513So great. Make sure you do a brake test from X km/h and measure the stopping distance before you put these on, then repeat after installing.
I will be very interested in the results.

[MB]

Good old (new) Aldi Healesville, the quietest store in Australia [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

Scored some new camping Expedition Box tucker knives with covers so I stop slashing my pinkies open reaching up high in on the back of the ute [emoji51]

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This little flexible water concentration device too, we used to make similar/larger contraptions years ago with a Y junction for tap water and compressed air together off the old Atlas Copco for cleaning up roads after muddy trenching work.

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Might have to try my ARB twin compressor with 20L tank force feeding/drawing the Milwaukee 18v transfer water pump to see what happens for possible radiator trackside cleaning help [emoji1696][emoji120]


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[MB]

Absolutely disgusted in myself today, bought Autobarn ‘CAT’ branded wanky seat covers and mud mats for the old immaculate Ford Stubby (GQ Shorty [emoji120] ) [emoji23]

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The price was fair and to be honest the seat covers are pretty damn decent quality, trying my bestest not to bastardise this beautiful little twuck before her 18th burfday [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Finance was thankfully approved and ordered 8 months ago now, Japanese production capabilities got smashed by Covid but finally here She is with her new Aussie made tub [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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$93 per day for the next 5 years sounds expensive but She’ll achieve that in the first early few hours each morning [emoji1696][emoji120]

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Replacement for our aging Hino 5.0T payload upgraded to 8.0T capable now and just in the nick of time as Old Hino aint far off needing some serious TLC [emoji51]

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Turning circle is heaps better than AB ‘s D40 Navara ute so a win win for work efficiency [emoji23][emoji123][emoji123]


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[Rossco]

Wow SHINY ! Bloody lovely [emoji106][emoji106]

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[Winnie]

That is a beast MB! Well done mate.

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[BrazilianY60]

Absolutely disgusted in myself today, bought Autobarn ‘CAT’ branded wanky seat covers and mud mats

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/05/143.jpg



Well, I am suspicious about that, I love CAT branded stuff. I'd love to put some mud mats like that in my cars. Where I live they only sell boots, shirts, hats...

[BrazilianY60]

Finance was thankfully approved and ordered 8 months ago now, Japanese production capabilities got smashed by Covid but finally here She is with her new Aussie made tub [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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$93 per day for the next 5 years sounds expensive but She’ll achieve that in the first early few hours each morning [emoji1696][emoji120]



Beautiful truck mate! No japanese trucks here, only Mercedez, MAN, Scania, Volvo.
What are going to you haul with it?

[MB]

Garden supplies products & firewood Mate[emoji106][emoji106]

Just had to urgently strip the road slicks of it today, a wee bit wet here in Mexico Victoria.

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These chunky’s should keep the show rolling [emoji1696][emoji120]

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[PeeBee]

Picked up a new Samsung Galaxy,S6 tablet today, after getting some solid recommendations from Winnie and Rossco. Bought the one with the sim card option, 10.5" screen. So got it home, then started into the map download saga, bugger me I am stupid at times. Anyway, faffing around for 3 hrs, paid and downloaded the memory map and then hema maps aust wide, could not see anything - would not open files. Emerg call to Chris and 5 minutes, he had it fixed, simply needed a log-in to upload. Thanks Chris, HUGE relief, would have twisted my brain all night.

[PeeBee]

Ordered one of these for the new tablet, mounted to the centre front pass seat seat mount.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/283819817256

[mudski]

Ordered one of these for the new tablet, mounted to the centre front pass seat seat mount.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/283819817256

I have the exact same one Phil. They are great.


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[Hodge]

Been eyeing these off for a while.
Took the plunge today. Maxtrax Indeflate.
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[jay see]

They're a good bit of kit. One of the guys on the high country trip had one and I forgot my compressor so I used his.[emoji106]
I think his was a mean mother.

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[PeeBee]

I have the exact same one Phil. They are great.


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Thats a relief as I have been weighing up it the weight of the tablet was going to too great and it would sag - time will tell i guess, but i am sure 'tha wife' will have a word to say about more of her 'space' getting engulfed!

[Mickhead]

Thats a relief as I have been weighing up it the weight of the tablet was going to too great and it would sag - time will tell i guess, but i am sure 'tha wife' will have a word to say about more of her 'space' getting engulfed!

Please put some pics up when you get it mounted! 😀😀

[jay see]

Runva 11xp premium winch with a 20% discount.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Runva 11xp premium winch with a 20% discount.

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Yes I saw the 20% off too. Great time to buy.

[mudski]

Runva 11xp premium winch with a 20% discount.

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20% is a damn good discount. Nice timing.

[mudski]

However I found this treasure in an online shop and had to have it. Single barrel and 120proof. It’s gonna be tasty.
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It not Patrol bits but meh!


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[MudRunnerTD]

A 2021 Y62 in Gunmetal Grey. Currently On the Water on a boat pulling into Sydney...... True Story....

[rusty_nail]

Well wow!!!! Congrats mate!

Puts my purchase of some 9" spotties and a winch to shame. Well done mate

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[mudski]

A 2021 Y62 in Gunmetal Grey. Currently On the Water on a boat pulling into Sydney...... True Story....

Bullshit! No way!


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[jay see]

A 2021 Y62 in Gunmetal Grey. Currently On the Water on a boat pulling into Sydney...... True Story....C'mon mate you know the rules.

No pictures, it didn't happen [emoji848]

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[MudRunnerTD]

C'mon mate you know the rules.

No pictures, it didn't happen [emoji848]

Sent from my CPH1979 using TapatalkThis was an hour ago....

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This is the colour coming. This one has a little fruit already though.

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Can't wait.

Have not driven one. Bought through a Broker. Buying through a dealer in SA. Will fly over and drive it home in early Spetember they reckon. I was hoping to have it for Licola but it missed the boat damn it. Oh well. Will be worth the wait I'm sure.


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[rusty_nail]

South Africa? Or South Australia?

Looks awesome mate! Can't wait to see it

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[MudRunnerTD]

South Africa? Our South Australia?

Looks awesome mate! Can't wait to see it

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Yeah it is landing in Adelaide. Then ADR and pre delivery then I will fly over and drive it home.

[jay see]

This was an hour ago....

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This is the colour coming. This one has a little fruit already though.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/08/16.jpg

Can't wait.

Have not driven one. Bought through a Broker. Buying through a dealer in SA. Will fly over and drive it home in early Spetember they reckon. I was hoping to have it for Licola but it missed the boat damn it. Oh well. Will be worth the wait I'm sure.


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Congrats..[emoji108]love the colour.

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[rusty_nail]

Yeah it is landing in Adelaide. Then ADR and pre delivery then I will fly over and drive it home.Fantastic mate!!!

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[mudski]

Jesus! I'm bloody jealous!

[Hodge]

A 2021 Y62 in Gunmetal Grey. Currently On the Water on a boat pulling into Sydney...... True Story....Congrats Daz!!
Best colour too...
Have you been waiting long ???
A workmate and my cousin have been waiting on a S5 since April and ETA now is October . Both in white !

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[jff45]

Get the pre-rego GVM upgrade done so it's valid in every state.

[MudRunnerTD]

Congrats Daz!!
Best colour too...
Have you been waiting long ???
A workmate and my cousin have been waiting on a S5 since April and ETA now is October . Both in white !

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I went through a Broker and saved about 4 months and $10k. I think I ordered in early June

[MudRunnerTD]

Get the pre-rego GVM upgrade done so it's valid in every state.

I am planning to get it into Ontrack in Vic for a GVM upgrade to 4085kgs. I can't get it in there until mid September which is fine. I will drive home on a 5 day permit then register it in Vic. Ontrack tell me they xan do it post rego no problem. This is a win.

[rusty_nail]

I bought it back in March, but finally had it delivered today. Ironman bullbar and suspension finally fitted. Lights and winch to be fitted soon.

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[jay see]

I bought it back in March, but finally had it delivered today. Ironman bullbar and suspension finally fitted. Lights and winch to be fitted soon.

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[mudski]

Yes not Patrol bits again. Haha! Had an absolute carnt of a month at work but it paid off. I’ve been eyeing of this for a while so I decided to splash out.
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[mudski]

A take away RSL meal from local RSL, instead of chucking all the food they buy to cook when they are open, they open up as a takeout. Perfect!. Gotta support the locals when the tough times hit. Bloody good food at the Monty RSL.
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[TPC]

This was an hour ago....

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This is the colour coming. This one has a little fruit already though.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/08/16.jpg

Can't wait.

Have not driven one. Bought through a Broker. Buying through a dealer in SA. Will fly over and drive it home in early Spetember they reckon. I was hoping to have it for Licola but it missed the boat damn it. Oh well. Will be worth the wait I'm sure.


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Congrats mate, am jealous.
Maybe I could pick it up and drive it over for you

[MudRunnerTD]

Congrats mate, am jealous.
Maybe I could pick it up and drive it over for youSo Close I could Spit!!!


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[rusty_nail]

It arrived! Neatly and discreetly packaged. I'm thrilled. She 9" led spotties and a 17500 pound winch. Once my bullbar issues are sorted they will be going onhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/08/128.jpg

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[PeeBee]

Nic,

big winch. Are your winch and or crumple zone mounts/airbags if fitted up to this load? My son-in-law bought an LDV and the max load capacity for his vehicle is 8000lb winch, and looking at the tin foil chassis i doubt thats even over rated. TJM make a bar but 8000lb is his limit.

[rusty_nail]

Nic,

big winch. Are your winch and or crumple zone mounts/airbags if fitted up to this load? My son-in-law bought an LDV and the max load capacity for his vehicle is 8000lb winch, and looking at the tin foil chassis i doubt thats even over rated. TJM make a bar but 8000lb is his limit.
Hi mate, the winch I have fitted is an Ironman bullbar, they say you can fit up to 12000lb for max dimensions, and I have confirmed the winch will fit in cradle. Regarding the car, my neighbour is a boilermaker welder by trade, he has said the chassis platform the car sits on is lightyears ahead of our other neighbours 2019 Hilux, infact he went as far as to say it it is probably one of the best welded, and strongly constructed chassis' he has seen in the modern vehicle market. His bread and butter is he works on busses, trucks and light vehicles so I'll take his word for it.

To be fair I highly doubt I'll ever be loading the winch up that much as much as it's capacity, it was just a decent price, from a Victorian company(not king's) and I figured what can I loose.

Do you see any problems I hadn't considered?

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[PeeBee]

Its a fair thing to suggest you won't use the capacity until you do. In the engineering field, you design the structure to suit the max load the winch can develop, and then whatever factor of safety. Look up some load recovery factors for bogged to the floor board vehicles, and see how the load magnifies. Ultimately your call at the end of the day, just don't let the recovery ops get away from the stated capacity of the bar - yes, your words say 12000lb max dimension, but ultimately you have a beast that supposedly can generate 17500lbs single line pull. If you do pull the chassis out of alignment or something lets go on the winch bar or mounts, could be an interesting conversation with the insurance company at best. If it was me, I would be guided by the capacity of the bar, rather than the assurances of the boilermaker next door.

[rusty_nail]

Its a fair thing to suggest you won't use the capacity until you do. In the engineering field, you design the structure to suit the max load the winch can develop, and then whatever factor of safety. Look up some load recovery factors for bogged to the floor board vehicles, and see how the load magnifies. Ultimately your call at the end of the day, just don't let the recovery ops get away from the stated capacity of the bar - yes, your words say 12000lb max dimension, but ultimately you have a beast that supposedly can generate 17500lbs single line pull. If you do pull the chassis out of alignment or something lets go on the winch bar or mounts, could be an interesting conversation with the insurance company at best. If it was me, I would be guided by the capacity of the bar, rather than the assurances of the boilermaker next door.

fair call mate. i guess im never going to put this car into the position it will be bogged, or winching two vehicles out in situ, at max load ill be pulling over a tree in my yard, clearing a track or pulling the car loaded with firewood up a hill thats too slippery to drive. ill keep in mind your comments.

[Maxhead]

fair call mate. i guess im never going to put this car into the position it will be bogged, or winching two vehicles out in situ, at max load ill be pulling over a tree in my yard, clearing a track or pulling the car loaded with firewood up a hill thats too slippery to drive. ill keep in mind your comments.

A lot of engineering says this and that, at the end of the day bigger whinch will do a better job. Who gives a fuck. Drive it, get it stuck and winch it. Get out…happy days


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[PeeBee]

A lot of engineering says this and that, at the end of the day bigger whinch will do a better job. Who gives a fuck. Drive it, get it stuck and winch it. Get out…happy days


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Maybe you could do us all a favour and start an auto 4wd insurance company with these terms and conditions - I suspect you would get a lot of policy's and equally a lot of claims.

[Hodge]

Maybe you could do us all a favour and start an auto 4wd insurance company with these terms and conditions - I suspect you would get a lot of policy's and equally a lot of claims.I'll take out a policy for sure .

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[Maxhead]

Maybe you could do us all a favour and start an auto 4wd insurance company with these terms and conditions - I suspect you would get a lot of policy's and equally a lot of claims.

Insurance? Why complicate things ;)


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[rusty_nail]

Maybe you could do us all a favour and start an auto 4wd insurance company with these terms and conditions - I suspect you would get a lot of policy's and equally a lot of claims.Hey mate was thinking seriously today about your suggestion, just wondering, if you are doing a double line pull does this not also increase the pulling capacity of the winch or the force the winch is able to pull through? Does that mean if you winch out with a double line pull you would also be exceeding your bullbar capacity? Keen to hear it from an engineering perspective

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[Hodge]

Hey mate was thinking seriously today about your suggestion, just wondering, if you are doing a double line pull does this not also increase the pulling capacity of the winch or the force the winch is able to pull through? Does that mean if you winch out with a double line pull you would also be exceeding your bullbar capacity? Keen to hear it from an engineering perspective

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkYou'd be halving the load and splitting it between the bar and whatever the hook ends up being on.
Usually the recovery point which is usually on the chassis.

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[rusty_nail]

You'd be halving the load and splitting it between the bar and whatever the hook ends up being on.
Usually the recovery point which is usually on the chassis.

Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using TapatalkHaha cheers mate, clearly didn't realise the double line pull would halve. I thought the force remained the same but the the pull was still what it was.

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[PeeBee]

Hey mate was thinking seriously today about your suggestion, just wondering, if you are doing a double line pull does this not also increase the pulling capacity of the winch or the force the winch is able to pull through? Does that mean if you winch out with a double line pull you would also be exceeding your bullbar capacity? Keen to hear it from an engineering perspective

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If you have a single line pull with say a 4000kg load, the load on the rope is 4000kg, single point. If you run a double line pull with a 4000kg pull, the load on each rope is 2000kg, hence you have spread your load across 2 load points, each of 2000kg, which is a good thing from a chassis protection perspective.. This is why the winch works easier with a double line pull than a single line pull, however the line speed of the rope is halved or there abouts(depends on the speed to load rating of the winch.) This ls why i mentioned the point of taking care with the hook up, as if you have a 8000kg load you are going to be better off with a double line pull as the individual reaction loads are lower (4000kg/rope) than a single pull direct on the winch drum. What you would logically expect is for a winch bar rated at 12000lb/5400kg, you should be able to do a single line pull of 12000lb/5400kg that reacts thru the mounts and the chassis or winch mount, with certainty, there will not be any damage as the load is spread across the mounts in the bar and the chassis. The amps will be lower, your battery will like you more and the winch will stay cooler. So, if this was on my vehicle, and I knew the bar was rated for a 12000lb winch, I would probably default to double line pulls to ensure the bar capacity does not get exceeded, unless its a load you can accurately assess as below the 12000lb limit.. In theory, you can pull 16500lb x 2 on a double line pull at the drum, which is in excess of the single point loading for the 12000lb design point, so for safety you should be able to pull 24000lb on a double line pull and not exceed the bullbar manufacturers rating. Only caveat on this is how the bullbar manufacturer calculates the loading point limit - which we dont know. Also this is based on a straight line pull, not a pull on an obtuse angle. Nic, you can see there is a danger with a single line pull on 16500 V 12000lb capacity, and even still a potential if you get too confident on a double line to exceed the individual line loading. As a direct example, the son in laws vehicle is max rated for a winch at 8000lb and upon inspection, i can agree its a piss poor construction, but frustrating as I have 3 x 12000lb electric winches in my garage however dont have the confidence to put one of these on for fear he pulls the chassis out of alignment of even pulls the BB off.

I am jus highlighting some risk. You are smart enough and experienced enough to think it all through and exercise caution, unlike the 'send it brigade'.

[rusty_nail]

If you have a single line pull with say a 4000kg load, the load on the rope is 4000kg, single point. If you run a double line pull with a 4000kg pull, the load on each rope is 2000kg, hence you have spread your load across 2 load points, each of 2000kg, which is a good thing from a chassis protection perspective.. This is why the winch works easier with a double line pull than a single line pull, however the line speed of the rope is halved or there abouts(depends on the speed to load rating of the winch.) This ls why i mentioned the point of taking care with the hook up, as if you have a 8000kg load you are going to be better off with a double line pull as the individual reaction loads are lower (4000kg/rope) than a single pull direct on the winch drum. What you would logically expect is for a winch bar rated at 12000lb/5400kg, you should be able to do a single line pull of 12000lb/5400kg that reacts thru the mounts and the chassis or winch mount, with certainty, there will not be any damage as the load is spread across the mounts in the bar and the chassis. The amps will be lower, your battery will like you more and the winch will stay cooler. So, if this was on my vehicle, and I knew the bar was rated for a 12000lb winch, I would probably default to double line pulls to ensure the bar capacity does not get exceeded, unless its a load you can accurately assess as below the 12000lb limit.. In theory, you can pull 16500lb x 2 on a double line pull at the drum, which is in excess of the single point loading for the 12000lb design point, so for safety you should be able to pull 24000lb on a double line pull and not exceed the bullbar manufacturers rating. Only caveat on this is how the bullbar manufacturer calculates the loading point limit - which we dont know. Also this is based on a straight line pull, not a pull on an obtuse angle. Nic, you can see there is a danger with a single line pull on 16500 V 12000lb capacity, and even still a potential if you get too confident on a double line to exceed the individual line loading. As a direct example, the son in laws vehicle is max rated for a winch at 8000lb and upon inspection, i can agree its a piss poor construction, but frustrating as I have 3 x 12000lb electric winches in my garage however dont have the confidence to put one of these on for fear he pulls the chassis out of alignment of even pulls the BB off.

I am jus highlighting some risk. You are smart enough and experienced enough to think it all through and exercise caution, unlike the 'send it brigade'.Yep I understand and just wanted to understand if I'd made a grave error or not. Seems I just need to be cautious how I use it which is fine. Thanks for clarifying mate I was worried I'd wasted my money and bought a good paperweight. I should be able to work to the limitations listed so all good!

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[rusty_nail]

For what it's worth, this is what I bought. I paid about $420 for it. I doubt it would truly be 17500lb load capacity

https://au.vicoffroad.com/products/17500lbs-winch-wireless-synthetic-rope-12v-remote-atv-4wd

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[MudRunnerTD]

Interesting conversation. I must say I was surprised when I went back a page to see what winch we are talking about. A 17K winch is Massive.

I have purchased a 13K winch for the 62. I grabbed a Runva from Sparesbox when Jaycee mentioned the sale.

I think one of the most important things to understand and probably thr most concerning is that the winch is not the weakest point here. We want the winch to stall out before something breaks. This by default is a safety factor. Stalls out, ok double line pull. Slow and steady. The 17K winch is a Beast. The 62 has a front axle weight issue too. Not sure what the 17k winch is. I supposed it really just must always be Eyes Wide Open. Think about the action. Think about the setup. Safety safety safety.

I definitely think that a bridle should be used in a double line pull and every effort to avoid grabbing 1 side of thd chassis. Again, the 17K will pull through much hard and not stall, I'd hate for you to Rake the chassis by accident. Share the load off both sides. A recovery point on both sides the centre to return off both rails via a bridle.

I assume I has a Rope and not a wire rope?

[MudRunnerTD]

For what it's worth, this is what I bought. I paid about $420 for it. I doubt it would truly be 17500lb load capacity

https://au.vicoffroad.com/products/17500lbs-winch-wireless-synthetic-rope-12v-remote-atv-4wd

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Ok. So this changes things a little. To start with it is running a 9.5mm rope..... regardless of your 17K capacity yoyr 9.5mm rope will let you down way way before you get near terminal pull. The 13K Runva I have bought has an 11mm rope. My 24v Himount runs a 12mm rope.

Know also your 17K will be measured on the first wrap of rope around the drum. It will probably be fine mate.

[rusty_nail]

Ok. So this changes things a little. To start with it is running a 9.5mm rope..... regardless of your 17K capacity yoyr 9.5mm rope will let you down way way before you get near terminal pull. The 13K Runva I have bought has an 11mm rope. My 24v Himount runs a 12mm rope.

Know also your 17K will be measured on the first wrap of rope around the drum. It will probably be fine mate.Phew! Thanks mate crisis averted!

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[nissannewby]

Phew! Thanks mate crisis averted!

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You will have no dramas mate. Have an actual look at the specs for that 17500lb winch over the real world runva 13xp.

The 17.5k lb winch has a 6.6hp motor with a 218.4:1 gearbox.

The runva has a 7.6hp motor with a 228:1 ratio gearbox.

So the runva 13hp will easily out pull the 17500lb item you have purchased so no stress for your chassis mate.

[Winnie]

A little bit of bullshit advertising goes a long way [emoji23]

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[Rossco]

Snip "Sealed engine matter quite a lot when you are trapped by gruesome conditions.*"

Can't go wrong with these features . . [emoji1787][emoji106][emoji106]

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[PeeBee]

Ok. So this changes things a little. To start with it is running a 9.5mm rope..... regardless of your 17K capacity yoyr 9.5mm rope will let you down way way before you get near terminal pull. The 13K Runva I have bought has an 11mm rope. My 24v Himount runs a 12mm rope.

Know also your 17K will be measured on the first wrap of rope around the drum. It will probably be fine mate.

I am a little bothered by this Daz. The last thing you want is the rope to fail before the winch gives up. Looking at the capacity of various 9.5mm ropes they are all over the place regards minimum breaking point, some over and some under the max pull of the winch. i know we have some assurances that the winch is unlikely to be used to its capacity, but, who knows what can happen in a moment of stress or enthusiasm? I would want a rope that can withstand the 17500lb and then some, like increasing to the 11 or 12mm diameter. of course it depends on what duty and life its going to have, and no doubt your 24V high mount application is some distance away from this one. Its going to be hard to ascertain the grade of rope to be honest unless the manufacturer states the breaking load point of the rope. Again, play safely is probably my recommendation, and I would prefer to have the rope intact and the vehicle safely anchored, and the winch stalled or go out on thermal than have the rope give way before it reaches the rated pull - just my way of thinking. If I could not ascertain the grade or breaking point of the rope or the rope does not have a factor of safety of at least 1.5 : 1 at 17500lb, i would probably swap it out for a known load rated rope. Or, just work within the known capacity, but difficult unless you have a strain gauge attached to the rope at some point. Good conversation this guys. I like the pick up about the bridle which makes good sense, and the max capacity at the drum, so I guess it may be ok as configured - probably thinking too hard about this and from a compliance/lifting perspective.

[nissannewby]

Most 9-10mm synthetic winch rope has a breaking strain higher than 17500lb... pretty easy to find all this stuff....

[PeeBee]

Most 9-10mm synthetic winch rope has a breaking strain higher than 17500lb... pretty easy to find all this stuff....

Yes, agree but there is also a lot out there that is close to the rating as well, hence the comment. I am sure he will be ok based on the intended use.

[nissannewby]

Yes, agree but there is also a lot out there that is close to the rating as well, hence the comment. I am sure he will be ok based on the intended use.

Have a look at my earlier comment to. Post #5138.
His winch is not what it's advertised as.

[MudRunnerTD]

I am a little bothered by this Daz. The last thing you want is the rope to fail before the winch gives up. Looking at the capacity of various 9.5mm ropes they are all over the place regards minimum breaking point, some over and some under the max pull of the winch. i know we have some assurances that the winch is unlikely to be used to its capacity, but, who knows what can happen in a moment of stress or enthusiasm? I would want a rope that can withstand the 17500lb and then some, like increasing to the 11 or 12mm diameter. of course it depends on what duty and life its going to have, and no doubt your 24V high mount application is some distance away from this one. Its going to be hard to ascertain the grade of rope to be honest unless the manufacturer states the breaking load point of the rope. Again, play safely is probably my recommendation, and I would prefer to have the rope intact and the vehicle safely anchored, and the winch stalled or go out on thermal than have the rope give way before it reaches the rated pull - just my way of thinking. If I could not ascertain the grade or breaking point of the rope or the rope does not have a factor of safety of at least 1.5 : 1 at 17500lb, i would probably swap it out for a known load rated rope. Or, just work within the known capacity, but difficult unless you have a strain gauge attached to the rope at some point. Good conversation this guys. I like the pick up about the bridle which makes good sense, and the max capacity at the drum, so I guess it may be ok as configured - probably thinking too hard about this and from a compliance/lifting perspective.

I agree a broken rope sux. I have broken more than my fair share. At the end of the day the forces needed to break thr rope really won't be evident winching up a hill. The most likely time will be chassis deep in mud with a suction factor of 300%. When the rope breaks you ain't going anywhere.

As Matt pointed out well though... it's a nice shiny Sticker. Don't believe the sticker.

[MudRunnerTD]

And when in doubt. Read This again.

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

The first post here covers most of this well.

[Hodge]

And when in doubt. Read This again.

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

The first post here covers most of this well.That's Mr Pepper. Very informative .

I only watched his bridle video few days ago ...

https://youtu.be/V13ARMYoAos

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[rusty_nail]

Well that went somewhere unexpected. The bots have to get it right sometime lol

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[MudRunnerTD]

That's Mr Pepper. Very informative .

I only watched his bridle video few days ago ...

https://youtu.be/V13ARMYoAos

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Outstanding Video. I liked it A Lot. On the basis of his maths a 6m rope bridle is a No Brainer... for my comments above its all about centralising the load so everything dealt with in that vid is bang on.

It gets a bit full on but bare with it. Everyone should watch that vid. I will post it in the Recovery thread.

[Rossco]

Yeah he's bloody good, same with his stuff on towing / trailer sway, reckon everyone towing especially all the big rigs on the road should be mandatory to watch. . .

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[jay see]

Was suggested from a few guys from work. Is nice and smooth.[emoji1634]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/08/184.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

I bought a new trailer. I inherited an f250 tub a while back and have been on the hunt for something to put it on. after months of looking all over greater Melbourne, this turns up 10 mins from my front door. Stoked!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/21.jpg

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[Rossco]

Nice looks solid as a rock [emoji106]

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[rusty_nail]

Nice looks solid as a rock [emoji106]

Sent from my SM-G781B using Tapatalk3t axle, 1500kg springs, electric brake's that work really well. And yeah the chassis is build really well, it's 14 years old clearly hadn't been painted anytime recently and not a speck of rust. All the welds look great, and the dimensions are perfect for the tub. Couldn't have asked for more I think. It even has one of those block hitches that I don't know what to call, should be great when out collecting wood

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[Winnie]

It's a treg hitch. Looks like a great trailer

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[mudnut]

It will make a great camper.

[rusty_nail]

It will make a great camper.I'll probably use it more for firewood collection, and long timbers ontop. Might get taken out bush but mum and dad are going to leave an Avan down here when they are allowed into the state, so we can use it and they can stay in it when they come down, or even wanna come down for a Vic holiday. The tub and accessories I scored were mint though, it came with a full canopy, elevated front storage and separately a hardlid with gas struts and very large very solid ladder rack. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/22.jpg

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[Maxhead]

3t single axle? Can you tell me more


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[rusty_nail]

3t single axle? Can you tell me more


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkPretty sure mb got something like this to upgrade his kanga trailer.

https://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/products/3000kg-axle-12-electric-braked-65mm-round-l-c-pattern

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[Maxhead]

Pretty sure mb got something like this to upgrade his kanga trailer.

https://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/products/3000kg-axle-12-electric-braked-65mm-round-l-c-pattern

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Sweet, I was thinking of something like this but wasn’t sure it was possible [emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

Pretty sure mb got something like this to upgrade his kanga trailer.

https://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/products/3000kg-axle-12-electric-braked-65mm-round-l-c-pattern

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Keep in mind you'll need a breakaway system if you want to rate it over 2T mate.

[rusty_nail]

Keep in mind you'll need a breakaway system if you want to rate it over 2T mate.I know mate. The trailer is engineered for 1500kg. Being home made, I believe the guy just over engineered it. I saw some of his other stuff, it was all very well made and over engineered

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[MB]

Bonza Base Bloke [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]
FWIW: Personally a big fan of overcompensating axles on singles especially [emoji51]
Strive for 2.0T ‘ATM’ legal engineered tops with an allowance for bushwhacker shenanigans, square 50mm’s can pop/bend with larger/flatter float tyres maybe?


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[rusty_nail]

Bonza Base Bloke [emoji123][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]
FWIW: Personally a big fan of overcompensating axles on singles especially [emoji51]
Strive for 2.0T ‘ATM’ legal engineered tops with an allowance for bushwhacker shenanigans, square 50mm’s can pop/bend with larger/flatter float tyres maybe?


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Trying to dissect the last part, are you saying they are round for strength? Lol

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[Maxhead]

Trying to dissect the last part, are you saying they are round for strength? Lol

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You’re not the only one.lol

I’m thinking of upgrading to 60mm with a parallel bearing setup. My trailer gets a fair workout so just want to toughen it up a little


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[MB]

My apologies Gents, pictures hopefully speak betterer than me [emoji51]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/30.jpg

My Kanga trailer is only rated to 1950kg and pre-upgrades recently had a 50mm square axle.
Two reasons I chose the 60mm round Huntsman one for the upgrade were:

1) I don’t fully trust the 3,000kg chinese rating so factored at least 25% greater for that.
2) I installed wider guards to cover it’s now 33x12.5” tyres (vehicle matching/sharing) so the axle is extended to its recommended maximum 150mm spring center to brake backing plate.


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[MB]

After nearly killing my nuffy self last week loading a laughable to (Fair Dinkum Aussie Loggers) our baby 9.0T load of 6.0m long 200kg slippery debarked sticks onto our old Acco via slippery forklift tines I definitely had to reconsider my future [emoji51]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/35.jpg

This Kiwi beautifully engineered Rata-Power Claw will hopefully keep me and anyone nearby much saferer in the future [emoji1696][emoji106]


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[mudski]

New boost controller in the hope of fixing the shitter. Also a new Milwaukee gear case and chuck. Finally turned up after nearly 3 weeks.84309


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[taslucas]

Beer.

Hello

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[rusty_nail]

I bought a 3000w(6000w peak) pure sine wave inverter to charge my Makita batteries while I'm driving. I ordered it Friday, it arrived yesterday and was installed last night. On the way home today the batteries I flattened were thrown on it too charge and sure enough it works great. Ran a dual Port rapid charger with ease. It has a small digital panel on it too, which displays batteries voltage(not that important as I already have that displayed in several locations) but more importantly the current wattage draw.

https://au.vicoffroad.com/products/3000w-6000w-pure-sine-wave-power-inverter-12v-to-240v-car-caravan-camping-boat

It was a bargain imho.

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[MudRunnerTD]

I bought a 3000w(6000w peak) pure sine wave inverter to charge my Makita batteries while I'm driving. I ordered it Friday, it arrived yesterday and was installed last night. On the way home today the batteries I flattened were thrown on it too charge and sure enough it works great. Ran a dual Port rapid charger with ease. It has a small digital panel on it too, which displays batteries voltage(not that important as I already have that displayed in several locations) but more importantly the current wattage draw.

https://au.vicoffroad.com/products/3000w-6000w-pure-sine-wave-power-inverter-12v-to-240v-car-caravan-camping-boat

It was a bargain imho.

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Nice Nic, I am looking at the same thing at the moment. Ghee the 3000/6000 is Massive for a makita charger. lol. it will get it done just fine. When we did Tassie in Jan 2020 i fitted a 1500/3000 pure sine wave i had had for a few years into the back of the GUIV and a 3rd battery specifically for the Makita charger so i could take the 18V Chainsaw. Worked a Treat! Did you fuse between your battery and the inverter? You have a Battery in the back yeah?

[mudnut]

Watts =Volts by Amps so Amps equals Watt divided by volts. 3000 divided by Twelve = 250 amps. Seeing this is at best 95% efficient 3000 watts is 263 amps.

Peak Wattage 6000 watts is 526 amps. I know peak wattage is for current on start up and you probably will run a kettle at 2000watts. You'll need some seriously heavy cables to supply that kind of current without voltage drop.

I used an old TV as a monitor when I helped make a short comedy about motorcycling. The three fully charged batteries were drained very quickly. We ended up running a car to try and keep going. The unit used welding cable and they still got warm.

[mudski]

Jerry can swing away from Milweld. Only to carry a water jerry…


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[Winnie]

Jerry can swing away from Milweld. Only to carry a water jerry…


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou bastard I was just thinking in the car on the way into work this morning how I would like one for the same reason.

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[mudski]

You bastard I was just thinking in the car on the way into work this morning how I would like one for the same reason.

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I actually ordered it three months ago. I had forgotten about it, I emailed them this morning and they said it was ready.


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[Cuppa]

I bought a 3000w(6000w peak) pure sine wave inverter to charge my Makita batteries while I'm driving.



It'll certainly do the job, but if that is it's main job it's a huge overkill. We carry a Makita Chainsaw & an impact driver which use 18v batteries. I charge them on a rapid charger (admittedly one at a time) using a 350watt inverter.

The main thing with using an inverter when driving (not something I do anymore) is to mitigate the risk that this poses by having the shortest distance possible between the inverter & the appliance it is powering & doing whatever you can to protect it. The risk is that in the event of an accident the 240v cable could potentially be damaged & cause risk of electrocution to any rescuers (or car occupants) if the damaged cable comes into contact with a metal part of the car - making the entire car 'live'.

[rusty_nail]

It'll certainly do the job, but if that is it's main job it's a huge overkill. We carry a Makita Chainsaw & an impact driver which use 18v batteries. I charge them on a rapid charger (admittedly one at a time) using a 350watt inverter.

The main thing with using an inverter when driving (not something I do anymore) is to mitigate the risk that this poses by having the shortest distance possible between the inverter & the appliance it is powering & doing whatever you can to protect it. The risk is that in the event of an accident the 240v cable could potentially be damaged & cause risk of electrocution to any rescuers (or car occupants) if the damaged cable comes into contact with a metal part of the car - making the entire car 'live'.

hi mate, i have an 800w inverter from jayvar and it just would not do the job. i figured the draw must be too big as it would only power a single input slow charger. have i missed anything here?

[Cuppa]

hi mate, i have an 800w inverter from jayvar and it just would not do the job. i figured the draw must be too big as it would only power a single input slow charger. have i missed anything here?

Doesn't sound right to me. My Victron Phoenix 350w inverter charges my Makita batteries without problem, one at a time using a Makita fast charger. Initially I had a 30 amp circuit breaker but it would keep tripping it, & checking showed that it would pull up to 32 amps briefly. I fitted a larger circuit breaker & have never had any problem charging the Makita batteries since. By rights 32 amps is pushing the limits of a 350w inverter in a 12v system, (at 12v it equals 384w, at 13v it equals 416w) but Victron under rate their inverters & I have tested mine at 500w for 1 hour & it just kept going. It probably weighs much the same as 3000w one because it contains a toroidal coil - which according to folk who know more than me is a sign of quality in an inverter.

If an 800w inverter couldn't charge a single 18v Makita battery on fast charge there must either have been something wrong with it or the label was telling porkies about it's capacity, but if drawing double the amps (64 amps) on an 800w rated inverter with a dual charger , especially if the inverter rating was marginal at best (or over-rated as many are) then it would be understandable that it couldn't manage. 64 amps at 12v =768w & at 13 v =832w.

It would be interesting to compare the cost of my inverter with your 800w one & your 3000w one, although of course if you need to charge two batteries at once my one would not suffice.
Current cost of my one is $170 with a 5 year warranty. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/373059362612?epid=23034419836&hash=item56dc121f34:g:GHYAAOSwPqphOr~3&frcectupt=true (actually 375w - not sure if they do the 350w any more)
The 800w version (also with 5 year warranty) & I'm confident it would charge the two batteries at once, is around $470. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274473899029?hash=item3fe7eb5415:g:loAAAOSwwUlfR6n 3&frcectupt=true

Pic of my inverter & my Makita charger.

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[rusty_nail]

Doesn't sound right to me. My Victron Phoenix 350w inverter charges my Makita batteries without problem, one at a time using a Makita fast charger. Initially I had a 30 amp circuit breaker but it would keep tripping it, & checking showed that it would pull up to 32 amps briefly. I fitted a larger circuit breaker & have never had any problem charging the Makita batteries since. By rights 32 amps is pushing the limits of a 350w inverter in a 12v system, (at 12v it equals 384w, at 13v it equals 416w) but Victron under rate their inverters & I have tested mine at 500w for 1 hour & it just kept going. It probably weighs much the same as 3000w one because it contains a toroidal coil - which according to folk who know more than me is a sign of quality in an inverter.

If an 800w inverter couldn't charge a single 18v Makita battery on fast charge there must either have been something wrong with it or the label was telling porkies about it's capacity, but if drawing double the amps (64 amps) on an 800w rated inverter with a dual charger , especially if the inverter rating was marginal at best (or over-rated as many are) then it would be understandable that it couldn't manage. 64 amps at 12v =768w & at 13 v =832w.

It would be interesting to compare the cost of my inverter with your 800w one & your 3000w one, although of course if you need to charge two batteries at once my one would not suffice.
Current cost of my one is $170 with a 5 year warranty. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/373059362612?epid=23034419836&hash=item56dc121f34:g:GHYAAOSwPqphOr~3&frcectupt=true (actually 375w - not sure if they do the 350w any more)
The 800w version (also with 5 year warranty) & I'm confident it would charge the two batteries at once, is around $470. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274473899029?hash=item3fe7eb5415:g:loAAAOSwwUlfR6n 3&frcectupt=true

Pic of my inverter & my Makita charger.

8447384474Interesting! All I can think is I just didn't have a wire than was up to scratch running to it. For what it's worth I paid nothing for the 800w job, I inherited it from the father in-law, and I paid $288 for the 3000w psw job. If all I needed was to up the input wire I guess I'm silly but it's not the end of the world as I'm not out of pocket that much. This is what i bought fyi.

https://au.vicoffroad.com/products/3000w-6000w-pure-sine-wave-power-inverter-12v-to-240v-car-caravan-camping-boat

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[Hodge]

Hillbillys cookstand kit. Aussie true blue made, no Chinese horse manure here folks. The bloke welded the final bits right in front of me when I picked up today. The canvas bag alone is leagues above any other shit I used in the past.

https://www.campingwithhillbilly.com/store1/Cookstand-Kit-1-In-Canvas-Bag-p157333918

Seasoning it as I post this ...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/1.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/2.jpg

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[Winnie]

The hill Billy gear is awesome mate, you're on a winner for sure

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[Maxhead]

Picked up one of these 40t beasts from Batlow today. I reckon it’s been used once and left for a year and sold.
Still had what might have been original fuel in it…lol
Quick drain and top up and she started first go.
Not bad for about a third of new price
….seriously don’t know why I haven’t bought one earlier..lol
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/8.jpg
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[Touses]

Yestdy actually.

130 amp alternator, JAS oceania, made by Chin Lee of course.
Around 400 clams plus fitting and heavier cables.
Had to do it 'cause some moron (I will not incriminate myself)
added an extra battery to the backpack camper and the dcbc chargers were arguing
over who got the bulk of the juice.
Now with all leccy bits blazing, IC fan and pump, AC, high beam and light bar etc,
Making 14.4 volts on the start battery at 1000rpm.
Pretty damn good I'm thinking. :Yahoo!:

[Cremulator]

Coffe and sandwichI think you're looking for Instagram. You'll get more love there with that content.

[TimE]

Gone to the dark side .............
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Picked this up during the week. 2015 with less than 50,000kms, owned by an old phart, just like me!

The Patrol will be up for sale in a month or so, after a bit of maintenance and a full detail. 2005 GU IV 4.2 tdi with 220,000 kms and ALL the fruit. Will post up full details when ready for sale.

@AB, please don't ban me, I'm old and feeble and just needed a change after 14 years ........... :frown:

[NissanGQ4.2]

….seriously don’t know why I haven’t bought one earlier..lol


Nice one Krisso, yeh I was the same thinking why didn't I buy one well before I did, makes it so much faster 2 get thru

[BrazilianY60]

Gone to the dark side .............

Picked this up during the week. 2015 with less than 50,000kms, owned by an old phart, just like me!


That is a sweet ride for sure! I'd love to have one 79 like that but they were not sold in Brazil. I was able (not without a lot of effort) to score that same set of wheels for my 105.

[MB]

A NEW Yoke today, the Jury has spoken and although I fear longevity of springy clasps I did witness and experience recently too on my winchy poo dildo how muddy fingers can struggle with unhook/hookup speed in rollover desperation [emoji51][emoji23]

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[Cremulator]

Picked up a steel winch bar today for $150. Needs a few bits to complete it and paint or powder coat, but I'm happy [emoji106]
Will be a good upgrade from my aluminium bar.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/97.jpg

[Mickhead]

Picked up a steel winch bar today for $150. Needs a few bits to complete it and paint or powder coat, but I'm happy [emoji106]
Will be a good upgrade from my aluminium bar.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/11/97.jpg

Raptor it!

[Avo]

Put it on the market,....to cute for the shit i do....haven't been out 4wding for so long properly,when ya weren't scared to scratch the fuck out if it..it doesn't even 4wd that much,

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[BrazilianY60]

Picked up a steel winch bar today for $150.

Mate, that makes me so envious! (good type of envy) :clownredpuff:

I have ZERO chance of buying a aussie bullbar for my GQ. To big and heavy to ship overseas...

If someone here buys an used one for a GQ and wouldn't mind taking some detailed pictures and a few measurements, I would definitely try to reproduce one myself.

[Lucky boy]

A GQ shorty ..oooooooo yeahhhh 👍

[Maxhead]

Put it on the market,....to cute for the shit i do....haven't been out 4wding for so long properly,when ya weren't scared to scratch the fuck out if it..it doesn't even 4wd that much,

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Bloody Hell, wasn’t expecting this.
Just go and trash it mate…


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[growler2058]

Put it on the market,....to cute for the shit i do....haven't been out 4wding for so long properly,when ya weren't scared to scratch the fuck out if it..it doesn't even 4wd that much,

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Get a V8 GQ maaaaannnnn

[Avo]

Bloody Hell, wasn’t expecting this.
Just go and trash it mate…


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah I know.....but a career has offered me more than 10k than I paid for it,I'd break even with all the shit I've done...could sell n buy a 2022 ,free upgrade....I honestly dunno if I can sell it,but most days it's seems such a waste of a good car n money

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[Avo]

Get a V8 GQ maaaaannnnnPut a vk56 in a GQ,
CHIT YEAH

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[MB]

For your country needs & wants, do personally commend your choice Sir AVO [emoji106][emoji106]
Enjoy the tracks and where they can lead you, bark busted and all [emoji182][emoji123]


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[BrazilianY60]

Got this to basically use the gauge to measure my TD42 vacuum pump output and to be able to pump vacuum into the brake/clutch booster and see them doing their things, but it also comes with that brake fluid reservoir so you can allegedly purge the fluid without pumping from the pedals, which seems like a good thing.

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[Maxhead]

Yeah I know.....but a career has offered me more than 10k than I paid for it,I'd break even with all the shit I've done...could sell n buy a 2022 ,free upgrade....I honestly dunno if I can sell it,but most days it's seems such a waste of a good car n money

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Mate, it’s a no brainer. Sell it and upgrade, then do it up again. This time you know what you doing and how you want it better.
Then trash it out on the powerlines.
Thank me later


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[Stropp]

New wheels and tyres and also ordered brake discs and pads slotted and dimpled dba

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[mudski]

Finally lashed out on a new chainsaw. The old Stihl 009 died and my 20inch Chinese Stihl copy is finally farked. So it was time.
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[pollenface]

I bought some Duplo for my young fella for xmas.

[spoiler alert]

[jff45]

Bought a Lokka from 4WD Systems. Probably won't see it until next year but not in a hurry..
Also bought a couple of Trail Safe axle oil seals for the job.

[PeeBee]

Bought the Methanol bottle today - decided to have a play and add the poison to the motor and see how it performs. Just have to wait for the juice to arrive then 'playtime'! Already running straight water injection, can't say i have noticed much by way of lower EGT's however the Interchiller may be masking the benefit.84862

[mudski]

Bought a Lokka from 4WD Systems. Probably won't see it until next year but not in a hurry..
Also bought a couple of Trail Safe axle oil seals for the job.

Lokka? What made you decide on this type of locker?


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[MudRunnerTD]

Bought the Methanol bottle today - decided to have a play and add the poison to the motor and see how it performs. Just have to wait for the juice to arrive then 'playtime'! Already running straight water injection, can't say i have noticed much by way of lower EGT's however the Interchiller may be masking the benefit.84862

Bhahahaha!!!

PeeBee has Gone Mad! PeeBee has Gone Mad!!! Anyone who ever said "Its Finished..." does not own a GQ!!

I investigated this 15 years ago but never did anything about it. Will be tuning in with interest.

[MudRunnerTD]

New wheels and tyres and also ordered brake discs and pads slotted and dimpled dba

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Have they arrived yet Stropp? how did the Centre cap go on the GU? I'm thinking they went in the bin? What Offset did you go?

Wheels look great though mate. Will look great on a GU

[Stropp]

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Have they arrived yet Stropp? how did the Centre cap go on the GU? I'm thinking they went in the bin? What Offset did you go?

Wheels look great though mate. Will look great on a GU
Mate yes they are on, can only get 0 or neg11 so neg it was, caps held on by 2 Allen heads, thinking of using a Dremel to take the centre out.

[PeeBee]

Couple of spare parts for the motor, custom s/c snout pulley in mild steel instead of aluminium - have read two stories of the alum units cracking and shearing off, and a spare static idler pulley, again, custom. Can't have too many spares i reckon especially when they can cripple the vehicle and leave you stranded. Took 7 weeks of chasing to get them.

[MB]

Preordered a week ago for local hard freeze supply collection at 9:00am tomorrow …….6 X 5kg Blocks & 12 X Cubed ICE (not that meth-phet sole destroying crud) [emoji1785]
Should keep tomorrow’s Fair Dinkum Shenanigan’s cold enough for EOY “We’re Still Alive” Top Team Celebrations [emoji322][emoji3590][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]


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[jff45]

Lokka? What made you decide on this type of locker?


Sorry Mark, didn’t see your question before now..

A Lokka suits the way I use the Patrol. I don’t do any hard stuff so this will just give me a cost effective way to add a bit of an advantage that might be helpful one day.

It’s easy to fit myself in the shed. I’ve had the axles out before so no surprises there. I’ll just need to be careful with the diff centre weight.

I couldn’t really justify the other options at twice the price, or more, for the amount of time I use the Patrol.

[mudski]

Sorry Mark, didn’t see your question before now..

A Lokka suits the way I use the Patrol. I don’t do any hard stuff so this will just give me a cost effective way to add a bit of an advantage that might be helpful one day.

It’s easy to fit myself in the shed. I’ve had the axles out before so no surprises there. I’ll just need to be careful with the diff centre weight.

I couldn’t really justify the other options at twice the price, or more, for the amount of time I use the Patrol.

Fair enough mate. Will take some getting used to I would think having the lokka constantly engaged whilst in 4wd.


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[jff45]

Fair enough mate. Will take some getting used to I would think having the lokka constantly engaged whilst in 4wd.


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I’ve read a fair bit about them and it just means you need to change some driving habits slightly. If you don’t take your corners under power, the teeth slip easier to allow the differential action.
If it really gets annoying on long stretches where you can’t really get by with 2WD, you can simply unlock one hub.

[pollenface]

A high lift jack base for mud/sand

[MB]

Hated by most PF Mate for genuine dangerous reasons but I still carry a couple of High Lifts for work and play on my steel tray utes and chunky steel trailers.
Best can openers ever on wagon body/doors they can be and cheapo ones of old have nearly taken my face clean off skipping a cog [emoji15]
Keep em super clean, CRC handy, and learn their mechanics/flaws prior to operation Brother[emoji3590][emoji123][emoji106][emoji106]
Pumpkin/Exhaust jacks kindly educated to me here too a few years back for sand is my first go to these days on the GU wagon[emoji123][emoji123]


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[BrazilianY60]

Traded some used tires for such jack type some 10 years ago. Mine is a T-Max. It was a good deal since the tires would eventually get useless and the jack is still around, but I confess I have never had the guts to really use it. It is a cool tool but dangerous as it can be. And it must weight half my weight, that is another factor, LOL.

[PeeBee]

New 3kw renogy inverter arrived today to replace the previous unit I have that may have acid fume affected control boards from when a Calcium battery shit itself one weekend and filled the cabin with acrid vapour - ol' MudRunnerTD can attest to the delightful pong and throat tickling coming up that TAF track when MB ran out of fuel. Big bugger it is too.

[PeeBee]

Needed anew mower for the block, and after hunting around decided on a Cub Cadet with 60" cut zero turn style, monster beast, handles 500mm grass easily at reasonable speed, cut the required 15m wide fire breaks on the 13ac block in 4 hrs, happy days.

[Stropp]

Kings 200w folding solar with mppt and extension cable to charge second battery on special $199 so it’s now sitting folded in half on my dash charging the battery while I have the fridge running to see how long before the battery runs down.

[Avo]

Nothing I stayed the fuck at home...although I did get a bit for my shitter I the posthttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/12/141.jpg

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[MB]

‘Free Delivery’ [emoji848]
Did you tell the poor buggers you’re just a mere few clicks South of Perth AGAIN…………Suckers [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

New 3kw renogy inverter arrived today to replace the previous unit I have that may have acid fume affected control boards from when a Calcium battery shit itself one weekend and filled the cabin with acrid vapour - ol' MudRunnerTD can attest to the delightful pong and throat tickling coming up that TAF track when MB ran out of fuel. Big bugger it is too.

God that was hideous. The fumes were mental.

Keen to hear your thoughts on thr 3K renology. Looking at one for The62.

[PeeBee]

Picked up a Drill Doctor 750x today from total Tools. It will sharpen up to 3/4" dia. I have hundreds of drill bits in the garage - maybe a thousand, because when I use them and they go dull I have simply bought more, trouble is the cost of a 1 -13mm set is pushing over the $100 for a while now. I have reduced shank drills up to 38mm also, but to get a sharpener for this range is over 3K. Anyway, 3 - 19mm, knocked over about 50 bits today before the heat got the better of me. The results are brilliant - totally recommend this device. On special for $499, picked mine up for $479, normally $549. High quality, easy to operate and there are replacement parts avail as well such as the diamond grinding wheel and the 3 -19mm collett. It will also sharpen the masonry bits and any angle from circa 110 deg to 140 deg based on the span of adjustment. The surface finish of the ground surface is adjustable on the 750 so you can generate a quick strip grind and finish off with a super fine finish. I also converted 5 drill bits, circa 10mm dia from snapped off flat finish back to fully ground end noses, easy. The larger bits I am going to bundle up and organise for a mobile drill sharpener guy to give them a sharpen.

[PeeBee]

God that was hideous. The fumes were mental.

Keen to hear your thoughts on thr 3K renology. Looking at one for The62.

Darren, I have read good things about them. I looked at the redarc 3000w however at $2800 V $369 I could not determine what advantage I would get for the extra. I know a guy with the redarc and he swears by it, however its spec sheet is vague and simply appears to have a redarc marketing sticker on it or the red paint is more expensive than the blue!! My original unit is still working, just seems to drop the coffee machine out earlier than when first installed and the only thing that has changed is the fume issue. i will let you know in due course though. Pretty big unit though, be warned.

[mudnut]

Picked up a Drill Doctor 750x today from total Tools. It will sharpen up to 3/4" dia. I have hundreds of drill bits in the garage - maybe a thousand, because when I use them and they go dull I have simply bought more, trouble is the cost of a 1 -13mm set is pushing over the $100 for a while now. I have reduced shank drills up to 38mm also, but to get a sharpener for this range is over 3K. Anyway, 3 - 19mm, knocked over about 50 bits today before the heat got the better of me. The results are brilliant - totally recommend this device. On special for $499, picked mine up for $479, normally $549. High quality, easy to operate and there are replacement parts avail as well such as the diamond grinding wheel and the 3 -19mm collett. It will also sharpen the masonry bits and any angle from circa 110 deg to 140 deg based on the span of adjustment. The surface finish of the ground surface is adjustable on the 750 so you can generate a quick strip grind and finish off with a super fine finish. I also converted 5 drill bits, circa 10mm dia from snapped off flat finish back to fully ground end noses, easy. The larger bits I am going to bundle up and organise for a mobile drill sharpener guy to give them a sharpen.

Good call. Was taught how to do up to 1/2" as a young 'un. You either got the knack or don't. It seems I am losing the ability as my eyes aren't that good any more. I occasionally surprise myself and get it right. The rest of the time I let the bit rub its way through instead of cutting. My instructor would have a heart attack if he knew !!

[Plasnart]

Good call. Was taught how to do up to 1/2" as a young 'un. You either got the knack or don't. It seems I am losing the ability as my eyes aren't that good any more. I occasionally surprise myself and get it right. The rest of the time I let the bit rub its way through instead of cutting. My instructor would have a heart attack if he knew !!

My old man and one of my mate's dad (retired toolmaker) sharpen bits by hand. Amazing skill. Have been given lessons but I just dont have the skill to sharpen in 3D by hand. Don't think too many would now.

[jay see]

Good call. Was taught how to do up to 1/2" as a young 'un. You either got the knack or don't. It seems I am losing the ability as my eyes aren't that good any more. I occasionally surprise myself and get it right. The rest of the time I let the bit rub its way through instead of cutting. My instructor would have a heart attack if he knew !!

I was also taught as an apprentice by a leftie, it's the only thing I can do left handed. I don't always get it right, but at least I can go back to the grinder on have another go, with my goggles on of course.

Agreed it a thing you know or you don't.. it's another dieing trade...

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[jay see]

My old man and one of my mate's dad (retired toolmaker) sharpen bits by hand. Amazing skill. Have been given lessons but I just dont have the skill to sharpen in 3D by hand. Don't think too many would now.I was also taught as an apprentice by a leftie, it's the only thing I can do left handed. I don't always get it right, but at least I can go back to the grinder on have another go, with my goggles on of course.

Agreed it a thing you know or you don't.. it's another dieing trade...

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[mudnut]

It will be interesting to see if the sharpener gives the bit a proper rake angle. I have seen "Sharpeners" that only give the proper chisel (the square point on top) and point angle (general profile). After that you have to manually take material off so it will cut.

[mudski]

Got these noise canceling headphones for Christmas. I’ve never had real decent headphones before. I finally had a chance to sit down and try them out. One word for these Sony headphones. Wow!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/01/1.jpg

The noise canceling capabilities are simply amazing. Something I have never experienced before. Not to mention the sound quality.

Jeepers!


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[MudRunnerTD]

Good call. Was taught how to do up to 1/2" as a young 'un. You either got the knack or don't. It seems I am losing the ability as my eyes aren't that good any more. I occasionally surprise myself and get it right. The rest of the time I let the bit rub its way through instead of cutting. My instructor would have a heart attack if he knew !!

Yeah I was taught as an Apprentice too. In the days before single use consumerables and disposables. I can hand sharpen any size drill bit, hand sharpen and set a panel saw cross cut and rip. I kind of take it for granted to be honest. Nice skill to have. The drill doctor system seems great and I have had one in my hand a few times but never bought one. I sure it would be consistent and sharp which is a winner. As I go blind with age doing it by hand gets a little tougher.

[mudski]

Yeah I was taught as an Apprentice too. In the days before single use consumerables and disposables. I can hand sharpen any size drill bit, hand sharpen and set a panel saw cross cut and rip. I kind of take it for granted to be honest. Nice skill to have. The drill doctor system seems great and I have had one in my hand a few times but never bought one. I sure it would be consistent and sharp which is a winner. As I go blind with age doing it by hand gets a little tougher.

I have a drill doctor but still managed to make blunt drill bits, blunter. Lol.
Bunnings is 2 minutes from home…


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[PeeBee]

It will be interesting to see if the sharpener gives the bit a proper rake angle. I have seen "Sharpeners" that only give the proper chisel (the square point on top) and point angle (general profile). After that you have to manually take material off so it will cut.

The unit has a special undercut profile i believe that can be configured for the style you mention - have not gone there as yet as dont really know the details of why its used to be honest. The unit is really good at returning the face to original, ar optically as close as you can tell.

[PeeBee]

I have a drill doctor but still managed to make blunt drill bits, blunter. Lol.
Bunnings is 2 minutes from home…


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I did stuff up the first drill bit, in a big way, but again, read the instructions and all will be revealed. My mistake was not using the drill bit set-up gauge correctly, and I had the flutes 90 deg out of whack with the sharpening profile. Destroyed the bit complete, Anyway, back to the booklet, and correction made, drill bit returned to its former shape, but sharper.

[mudski]

I did stuff up the first drill bit, in a big way, but again, read the instructions and all will be revealed. My mistake was not using the drill bit set-up gauge correctly, and I had the flutes 90 deg out of whack with the sharpening profile. Destroyed the bit complete, Anyway, back to the booklet, and correction made, drill bit returned to its former shape, but sharper.

Instructions?! I am a mere male. We don’t read instructions. We throw them out. My sharpener is faulty I say![emoji2]


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[PeeBee]

Instructions?! I am a mere male. We don’t read instructions. We throw them out. My sharpener is faulty I say![emoji2]


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You are a funny bugger Mr Mark.

[mudski]

You are a funny bugger Mr Mark.

I try to tell the wife that my Patrol is faulty so I need a new one, but this is not working for some reason.

[mudnut]

Interesting this youtube vid popped up today, considering the recent topic. BB is watching:\

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xj5UQbYGmY&t=165s

[DX grunt]

I love to have a chat. lol

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[PeeBee]

Itech 3000amp jump starter. Have the 900amp unit in the Subaru, thought I would drop one in the patrol for good measure

https://itechworld.com.au/products/js80-portable-jump-starter-backup-power-bank-3000-amp?variant=37138539380891&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaSkl6Wk9QIV9hnVCh2_zgXlEAEYASAB EgIDFvD_BwE

[Rossco]

Old man's got one of those seems to work a treat. . Thinking might get one myself. . [emoji106] [emoji106]

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[Plasnart]

Itech 3000amp jump starter. Have the 900amp unit in the Subaru, thought I would drop one in the patrol for good measure

https://itechworld.com.au/products/js80-portable-jump-starter-backup-power-bank-3000-amp?variant=37138539380891¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaSkl6Wk9QIV9hnVCh2_zgXlEAEYASAB EgIDFvD_BwE

3000 amp peak current sounds impressive. What does that equate to in the more relatable cold cranking amps PB?

[mudnut]

3000 amp through those cables and connectors. Apparently the laws of physics don't apply to advertising. But upon saying that, they are a good thing to have for emergency use.

[PeeBee]

3000 amp through those cables and connectors. Apparently the laws of physics don't apply to advertising. But upon saying that, they are a good thing to have for emergency use.

Its simply a duty cycle issue in most regards. The 'device' will only supply what the driven device requires. My starter wont draw 3000amps, plus for the instant the current flows, the cables temp with rise with the resistance and its going to be over and done, car started. The insulation will take that heat for the highly intermittent times it is used. I have no doubt there is some marketing BS associated, and there may be an element also of prolonged capacity to it as well, don't care, just as long as the damn thing works when I need it, I am not too concerned with the physics of it .

Have a look at this one - 20,000amps!
https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/noco-gb500?utm_term=NOCO-GB500&msclkid=91fd6bd8e1191ab633c80a023154bfd9

[Touses]

Well, should settle today.

Two adjoining blocks a bit over 1000sqm each at Armstrong Beach just east of Sarina Qld.
Short walk/drive to the beach/boat ramp and only 10k to the golf course.

Nirbloodyvana!!!

[Mickhead]

Itech 3000amp jump starter. Have the 900amp unit in the Subaru, thought I would drop one in the patrol for good measure

https://itechworld.com.au/products/js80-portable-jump-starter-backup-power-bank-3000-amp?variant=37138539380891¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaSkl6Wk9QIV9hnVCh2_zgXlEAEYASAB EgIDFvD_BwE

Wow… I will get one of these itechworld rippers to start my Abrams M1 (whilst wearing my arc flash PPE )
Being able to supply 3000 amps for 1 millisecond means you can print that on the box I guess….

[PeeBee]

The beast arrived today, pretty big unit84968

[PeeBee]

3000 amp peak current sounds impressive. What does that equate to in the more relatable cold cranking amps PB?

Plassy, I didn't know so rang Itech and they advise the 3000a designation is actually 3000CCA, however it is duty rated. So whilst a larger battery AGM/Wet Cell, even lithium has a CCA it also has a listed reserve capacity where it will deliver at some rating (probably assume the ability to supply some cranking capacity before either the internal cells get too hot or the current is depleted to the point of either being ineffective or unable to adequately crank.. The ITECH unit is 3000CCA, but the duty point is massively lower time wise, however it is alternately linked to the number of starts at that rated 3000CCA. I think the box states the unit can do 40 jump starts on up to an 8L diesel before requiring a recharge, however unsure if these are one after another of some other timeline. Anyway, its a monster

[Plasnart]

Plassy, I didn't know so rang Itech and they advise the 3000a designation is actually 3000CCA, however it is duty rated. So whilst a larger battery AGM/Wet Cell, even lithium has a CCA it also has a listed reserve capacity where it will deliver at some rating (probably assume the ability to supply some cranking capacity before either the internal cells get too hot or the current is depleted to the point of either being ineffective or unable to adequately crank.. The ITECH unit is 3000CCA, but the duty point is massively lower time wise, however it is alternately linked to the number of starts at that rated 3000CCA. I think the box states the unit can do 40 jump starts on up to an 8L diesel before requiring a recharge, however unsure if these are one after another of some other timeline. Anyway, its a monster

Yeah gotcha, sounds good. I recently developed a flat battery in my 4.0L petrol daily and was very disappointed to have my fully charged peak current 600A (start current >300A) Wuldmar power pack fail to start it. Ended up with a jump start from a Landcruiser just to rub it in. I don't trust it now so need something with more oomph.