Front Tvan hatch. Didn’t secure it properly & it flicked up & smashed at 80kph. Have to replace entire hatch as one of the moulded hinge joints is damaged. Bugger!
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
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Ouch.
TVAN.. I missed that post. I know you were looking for a tear drop or 'bunk only' type unit.
2004 4.2TD ST, Berrima Diesel Injector Tuned, Viper 3" SS exhaust, Cross Country Ultimate Intercooler, Solvaris sound proofing, DigOptions GPS/MMU, 220mm Roo Lights, PIONEER TS-D1602R 6.5" x 4 speakers, Autocar EGT&Boost gauges, Brown Davis 80L Aux, Icom 440, Alloy drawers and cargo barrier, 2" Amanda Extreme / Dobson / PolyAir lift, CSA mags with Toyo ATII tyres, Rhino Pioneer roof rack now with brackets, Performance 4x4 16g Large.
2010 model. Our first outing with it a few days ago, just 20 kms from home to aquaint ourselves with it. Beats the rooftop tent hands down! Found setting up the tent to be quick & easy. Getting the awning right took a bit of practice first time around. Was impressed by the amount of space inside the tent. Inner spring mattress was pretty comfy. Sat watching the pelicans swimming by MrsTea commented “ I think I could do this long term”. Just as well, ‘cos that’s the plan. ET’s right, we (I) are not the first to fail to secure the front hatch properly. Because it’s hinged at the back such forgetfulness inevitably ends in tears.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
That looks like an awesome setup Cuppa. Spewn about the hatch and the replacement costs. But it's still a damn site better than a tent on the ground. Well done mate