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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jay see (18th December 2016)
At this stage I'll take anything...
Didn't make it to the store today, will get back on the phone. Hopefully someone will answer.
12/97 GEE YOU
4.5lt Gas blower. Lots of mods to come.....all in good time.
Looking at their FB page, they have a serious problem. I'm amazed their management aren't doing something about it. I was told by one of their employees before I posted my pic on their page that a senior manager had made the decision not to replace my panel. Seems they have issues stemming from the top...
GROOVY GUVII
2" Toughdog Lift, Ctek D250S, 152AH AGM Battery, Homemade Battery Box, Duel Rear Cameras, GME TX3510W UHF, Alloy Roof Rack, Kings 2.5m Awning, Titan Drawers.
Until you put it on social media for everyone to see how bad their service is, then they do something about it.
BigRAWesty (18th December 2016)
Too many people out there shopping on price alone. They want a fully kitted out 4WD and they want it asap. Don't we all want that though?
I might be spending 3x or 4x more money on different brands but I am confident in all the products installed to my 4WD and if something goes wrong I know I have good backup from the companies.
For example I bought a Giggle pin winch solenoid for my high mount. It failed about 2 months after the warranty period.
Smithies have honoured the warranty as a gesture of good faith. How good is that! That's why I am happy to spend a bit more money on a top quality product.
BigRAWesty (18th December 2016), Hodge (18th December 2016), katwoman (18th December 2016), macca (18th December 2016)
I haven't had any issues with their other products and customer service, it's just of late they seem to have decided customer service is not needed. I had a Thumper compressor that had an issue with the safety valve, it would operate at 90psi, they swapped the compressor out with no issues or delay. I have a Kings awning that has never been an issue and the quality is superb. But for the life of me I can't see why they've taken the course of action over the panel. I lodged a complaint straight after I received it. It's obviously damaged and I don't think it was damaged in transport, as the packaging is fine. I just want a brand new panel like I ordered, as when I modify the wiring, I will lose any warranty (their conditions). I have a CTEK D250S Dual in the car, so I'm bypassing their controller. I'm going to use Anderson Powerpoles to switch the controller in or out, so I have the versatility in charging the cranker from the panel if I need too. Powerpoles are more than sufficient for a 10amp panel. I just need the new panel...lol
GROOVY GUVII
2" Toughdog Lift, Ctek D250S, 152AH AGM Battery, Homemade Battery Box, Duel Rear Cameras, GME TX3510W UHF, Alloy Roof Rack, Kings 2.5m Awning, Titan Drawers.
My theory on this Clubby:
Earlier on if there was an issue, they just deal with it, whatever the issue may be. As time went on, more and more people jumped on their bandwagon due to cheap prices. They got overwhelmed and sale pace picked up. Especially now during holiday season, their sales would be going through the roof and they are merely concentrating on the $$$ . Sorting out problems isn't on their front page of priorities.
2005 TD42TI
BigRAWesty (18th December 2016)