G'day

[rmoore]

It's Rick, here.

Had a 4.5 L GU for 13 years; it was a good bus, but it did too many bush miles & got a bit tired.

So now I'm driving a 4.8 L. She has a 2 " lift, twin wheel carriers, roof rack, 145 L long range fuel tank, Lightforce Genesis HID spotties, cargo barrier, drawers, etc etc. She's a bit thirsty but cheaper to own than a diesel. Plus, not so keen on the 3L engine; unfortunately the 4.2's are a bit long in the tooth now.

I tow a 1.4 t supply trailer when needed.

I love the aridlands and work part time as a tour guide in both vehicles & boats.

Cheers

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate. Where do you do the tour guide stuff?

[Sir Roofy]

welcome aboard mate you might have some interesting tales then
enjoy your stay

[Silver]

Welcome, Rick, from Rick :-)

[growler2058]

Gday mate welcome aboard aint no such thing as a long in the tooth td42 is there?? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHa gotta friendly mob here full of great info and advice

[rmoore]

Thanks for the welcome, blokes.

I only found this site today - have been over at Patrol 4 x4. Had a 5 year visit to ExplorOz but that has lost its shine and many of the true characters & original visitors have long gone. I departed there about 9 months ago.

For many years I have been touring the aridlands as my interests are primarily in History & Geography. My special area is, I guess, the exploration and pastoral history of SA & the NT.

I've been working as a tour guide/driver in the western deserts (Sandy, Great Sandy, Gibson, Great Victoria, Tanami) for a few weeks each of the last 4 or 5 years with Diamantina Tours. Great fun, outstanding tucker and with a top operator. Given the last two years of exceptional rainfall driving flood waters in the Georgina/Diamantina/Cooper basins, I have been skippering a tinny with Rex Ellis' Bush Safari Co. A privilege, hard work and int the company of a great bushie.

I also run a few tours of my own - see http://therealoutback.weebly.com/

Had a heap of different 4wd's of my own + work (farm) 4wd vehicles. Standouts have been a Suzuki LJ 80, into which I dropped a Corolla motor; LR series 11A ex police station wagon; & of course my two GU patrols in the last 15 years.

Cheers

Rick

[DX grunt]

G'day Rick

Welcome aboard and great to have you here. Thanks for your resume. lol Fantastic.

I love my 2005, 4.2 TDI,

Take care out there.

Rossco

[rmoore]

Thanks, bro Rick

[NissanGQ4.2]

Welcome 2 the forum Rick

Great bunch of members here always willing 2 help out where they can and always willing 2 listen when you need 2 ask a question or want 2 voice your opinion

Feel free 2 start up a thread in the vendor section and post up info on your own tours there.

Enjoy the forum and what it has 2 offer.

Cheers

Todd

[Woof]

Welcome to the forum Rick, enjoy mate