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Leon Brown

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  7. Folding Trailers

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    Hi,

     

    I have a flip and easy.  When the van was made I had backets made for the draw bar(extended) to hold both the trailer and a slide for the outboard motor.  The trailer wheels have integrated into the rear bumper.  The trailer has been assembled with all rollers etc in place. To assemble take the trailer off the draw bar open out and insert the pin. remove wheels from rear bumper and add to trailer. job finished.

    Hope this helps.  We only use trailer for small distance travel.  I have also installed a tow hitch into the front of the truck so that I can push trailer as well as pull. very handy.

     

    Leon

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  13. Tyres for Chev Silverado

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    Hi

     

    I am about to upgrade the tyres on the Silverado currently running 265/60/R20.  Looking to move to 285/55/R20 All Terrain.  Looking at Mickey Thompson ATZP3, Toyo AT2, Toyo RTs.  What are you running and if anyone has had any experience with Mickey Thompsons ATZ. Any other recommendation welcome.   I would be 60/70 blacktop 30/40 gravel etc

     

    Many Thanks

     

    Leon

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  15. Kedron ATV Tyres

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    Hi ,

    Van original tyres are 265/70/R17s shod with Goodyear Wrangler Kevlars which basically have a mud tread pattern.  These need replacing so I was considering dropping the tyres size  back to 265/65/R17 which reduces the profile slightly as this is a more common size.   I would then look at a good Light Truck All Terrain  tyre which would have a less aggressive tread.  What have been yours experiences? Any advice on tyres you have on your vans. 

     

    Thanks Leon

  16. Chev Silverado-Lost Turbo Boost in limp mode

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    Hi All

    After all the problems ended up coming to Gympie. Further investigation found that the Turbo inlet pipe had a leak due to some clips being broken.  This may have occurred as a result of replacing a leaking steering box. Had 2 boxes replaced before a success with replacement on the third time. Back on the road and appears to be going well.

     

    Leon

  21. Chev Silverado-Lost Turbo Boost in limp mode

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    Hi

    Finally got a diagnostic done which has revealed:

    1) Fuel filter blockage- serviced 4k ago new filter so I may have copped some dirty fuel- need to investigate a pre -filter as a safety back stop happy to receive suggestions

    2) Particulate filter blockage - operator error - have not been driving hard enough for long enough- will do a regeneration to burn carbon. (Need to run at 3500 plus revs for 20-30 minutes weekly/fornightly

    Some other interesting points from mechanic and towy:

    - do not use any silican prays in engine bay as these can cover and harden on sensor in particular O2 sensors (Going to wash down engine bay)

    - do not add fuel additives as these add volume to fuel and can impact sensors

    - best fuels are BP and Caltex vortex (Towy told shell is the dirtiest)

     

    Just need to do these repairs, check everything and will back on the road- hopefully to Darwin- but need to shorten

     

    Leon

     

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