Newbie

[Drovers Hill]

Well - sort of a newbie. I was a member previously, but I got distracted with other toys for a while. Anyway, I have an '02 GU 3 L manual, which I bought new. It has been very reliable and I have had no problems in the 223,000 km I have covered. It is bog standard, although I have recently blocked the EGR and installed a Dawes valve - as insurance. With the prospect of more touring I am setting it up as a camper with a roof-top tent, dual battery, fridge etc. There are only the two of us so I have removed all but the front two seats - there is a LOT of room in these things. Clyde, Perth WA

[growler2058]

G'day Clyde welcome aboard mate

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome back.
Great to hear you have had a good rum with your patrol.
In-laws have done what you have in regards to removing the middle seats.
He made a huge box for clothes and camping gear etc. Any idea what your putting I'm there??

[my third 256]

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

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome back, heaps of tips and info,,
jump in anytime and enjoy,
do you have 6' plus of room to sleep

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[Drovers Hill]

Hi. Until we sort out what we need we are just using large plastic tubs - one for food, one for clothes. Having the bedding upstairs makes it so much easier below. The fridge is behind the driver's seat, tubs behind the passenger seat. There's room for the porta-potti too (beers = get-ups). Behind that are more tubs - hardware, stuff for the tent under the camper, spare beer etc. Across the back I have built a permanent kitchen that is all you see when you open the rear doors. One 20 L water tank, gas stove & bottles, storage for cooking stuff etc. There is plenty of access to all the stuff in the back. I am making a partial frame so I can put 4 x 20 L water containers across the floor behind the front seats - for when we go wilderness. The second battery is almost finished; and I am looking for a solar panel to keep it all going.

[Drovers Hill]

Hi. Until we sort out what we need we are just using large plastic tubs - one for food, one for clothes. Having the bedding upstairs makes it so much easier below. The fridge is behind the driver's seat, tubs behind the passenger seat. There's room for the porta-potti too (beers = get-ups). Behind that are more tubs - hardware, stuff for the tent under the camper, spare beer etc. Across the back I have built a permanent kitchen that is all you see when you open the rear doors. One 20 L water tank, gas stove & bottles, storage for cooking stuff etc. There is plenty of access to all the stuff in the back. I am making a partial frame so I can put 4 x 20 L water containers across the floor behind the front seats - for when we go wilderness. The second battery is almost finished; and I am looking for a solar panel to keep it all going.

[Gecko17]

Welcome To the four I'm mate. Great to see more members from WA.


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[gio140084]

Welcome to the forum!

[trekster]

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


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



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


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


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

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

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


Recovery and safety!

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

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

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



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

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


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


Cheers,
Eric.