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    Smile Height Restrictions??

    Hi everyone,

    Got a question here that I'm hoping someone can answer, I want to mount a tool box onto of my roof rack, just keep things tidy for when I head out an do a lap of Oz.
    At the moment my rig, with rooftop tent stand at a height from ground to top is 2.3mtrs, once I add the toolbox, this will bring total height to 2.5mtrs....is this an ok height for highest point of a fixed object or is there restrictions on height and I get pinged for it??
    This is a pic of my rig and the toolbox I want to mount.

    http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...chmentid=35237

    http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...hp?albumid=680

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    Sorry about the pics, I don't know how to get them to show on here or reduce the size.....still learning

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    Limit for any truck in Aussie is 4.2m before they need a permit but a 4x4 I don't know!? I reckon you are fine mate

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    Most caravans will exceed 2.5m

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    Just watch the macas drive through which I think is 2.3m here lol

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    .....and going around corners too fast
    1999 GU 4500 dual fuel

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    Yes, I just wasn't sure on a 4x4 though, although I seen many rigs packed high as hell with jerry cans and surfboards heading out for some RnR...lol, thought I'ld ask though.

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    I just manage to squeeze through with the tent onboard, guess I'll have to leg it in once the toolbox is mounted.

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    Height should be fine for the blacktop, although you are better off keeping weight as low as possible.

    Toolbox will also dent performance and fuel economy as it will be a real windbreak .....

    It will also prove a hassle for low overhanging branches .......

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    Thanks, I'm always aware of whats up top due to the roof top tent, in a way if I were to encounter a low branch, I'ld rather the toolbox cope the flack first than the tent.

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