33" tyres and rear door problems

[nipagu7]

As I've now upgraded to 33" tyres. Do I need to be concerned about the rear door fracturing?

While I do plan on a rear tyre carrier it won't be for several months at best...

if extra fuel is your main problem it might be better to consider replacing the 30 litre sub tank with an after market 75 litre one . i think this would be much cheeper and lighter than a rear bar ?

[Agronaught]

Already done . Brown Davis replacement sub track.

[nipagu7]

"Already done . Brown Davis replacement sub track. "

i would have thought that the larger sub tank would give you enough extra range . perhaps a larger main tank would be the go , their about 145 liters i think ,which would be a little more than 2 extra jerries , but pricey unless you can pick up a second hand one . or do have a larger main tank also ? if so you are really looking fore some serious touring range and also might want to keep a an eye on your GVM .

[Agronaught]

"Already done . Brown Davis replacement sub track. "

i would have thought that the larger sub tank would give you enough extra range . perhaps a larger main tank would be the go , their about 145 liters i think ,which would be a little more than 2 extra jerries , but pricey unless you can pick up a second hand one . or do have a larger main tank also ? if so you are really looking fore some serious touring range and also might want to keep a an eye on your GVM .

For a while there I did consider it, removing the LPG and putting in a long range tank. The BD sub tank effectively gives me the flexibility LPG alone didn't have. I'm now happy with this setup so it will be staying as it is.

The question remains on whether the 33" steel rims is likely to result in a cracked rear door... it seems like mixed opinions to me.

Cheers
Jason.

[threedogs]

Weak hinges and cracked door frames are considered the norm on 4x4's with a wheel on the rear door.
I moved mine inside as that suits my set up. I would only consider a rear bar for protection not to carry a jerry and a spare wheel
M2cW

[Agronaught]

Maybe I should throw the spare on the rhino bars. The only other kit on the roof is usually a shovel, HF Antenna, and roof pod if I'm really stretched for storage.

Cheers

[threedogs]

I take it you have drawers in the cargo area, I'm not a big fan of them they weigh a bit empty,
and after a while you forget whats in them.
I prefer to have a box or container for everything [square] as it packs better,
ATM planning on fitting a top shelf to the cargo barrier, that can hold some small light gear as well.
Have at least 250mm of head space available, without obstructing your vision

[Agronaught]

More a case of three children and need to maintain both rows of seats. If I'm lucky I can pull out one of the rear most seats for the fridge...

Until the kids grow up (or the teen finally goes too far) the rear of the patrol will need to remain largely unmodified.

The tyre on the roof works for me. As it is the car is too tall for most of the shopping centre carparks around here, and it can sit beside the HF Antenna that lies flat on a custom bracket when driving and put up when I've stopped for a while.

Cheers
Jason.