Rod and Mavis

Many thanks to all those who had input to our question. We have decided to go with ARB southside after much research and questioning in many areas. Besides they are in total fear of the threat from Blackie to burn their shop down not to do the right thing by us. The mods will be done next Tuesday. We did not want to raise the beast only restore the original clearance compensating for the permenant weight increase due to the full time loads that we carry plus the van. The deal is for standard height +400kg rear OME springs new HD OME shocks front and back the back to have stone guards, HD torsion bar on the front end with reinforcing bracket They will refit the Airbags (currently fitted)to the rear coils. A wheel alignment is done after the mods. The price for all of this is $200 cheaper than ARB northside (Many thanks Shane keep em guessing my son grin). What a great service. As we were signing up for the deal Mark Pearson the manager who had been busy in a meeting came out and introduced himself (we had spoken at length on the phone previously). He made a short phone call to a customer that had just left the shop asking if he would come back and take us for a run in his machine, same model that has had the same mods done some time ago and he did. Must say the difference was impressive can't wait. Just got the bus back today from AMMS where we had a full service and a 3" exhaust fitted. Can thoroughly recommend them a most professonal mob to deal with. ( Met Glen a fellow kedron owner and principal of AMMS today,great bloke and he is hoping to make it to Crows Nest with the family. Enough rambling for now. Happy travels to all. Mita Mita here we come. Regards from. Mavis and Rod.

Greetings all. Just a short note to thank those that are collecting the ring pulls from drink cans for us. We have recieved the grand total of 3.5 kilos so far, a great effort. Please keep up the great work guy's and thanks again. Mavis and Rod.

Greetings all Thanks again for all the input. Looks like we will be going with ARB for the suspension work after much fact finding and research. This will be followed by a diff drop from Superior Engineering, a mob of blokes that are into some serious off road vehicles. (Not that our machine would ever make a serious off roader ) but they know what they are talking about (I hope). Fingers crossed that the expence will make the beasty handle a lot better than it does now. I would like to thank both Blackie and David for not making the expected comments of 1/ Get another Nissan and 2/ Get a 200 grin. Again thanks and we will keep you posted as to the results. Hopefully the work will be completed late next week. Mavis and Rod.

Thanks Guy's Will get to work now and talk to all concerned and make a decision ASAP. Thank you all again for the input Mavis and Rod.

Hi all. I need some big time help with my 100 series IFS without the smart cracks about swapping for a 200 series (David) This is not an option. I have a machine that needs desperately to have a lift to accomodate the weight that we carry permenantly in the back. With an improvement to the stability that to date has been pretty sad. Can anyone recomend a mob that will do the right thing by us in Brisbane area. Have had suggestions from so called experts that don't add up to a fix from my experience and limited knowledge. We need a slight lift in the front and support for the permenant weight that is carried in the back along with the van draw bar weight. Heeeeeeelp please. Yours truly in frustration. Rod and Mavis. :confused:

Hey Mark & Bern Thanks for your efforts and introducing us to the festival,what a great weekend. We have already marked it on the calendar for 2010 wouldn't miss it for quids (sorry dollars) :thumbsup: Thanks again. Mavis and Rod.

Hi Rudi We have had 3 AGM's in our van since new in August 2005. They have been great with no problems. They are Full River made in China. These batteries are also supplied by Springers the 12volt mob. They swear by them and have told me that they have never had to replace one for any reason since they have been selling them. We have also had one in the car for the last two years as an aux battery without problems. Good luck. Rod and Mavis

Hi guy's We bought 2 today from Kedron.They are currently $90 each. Twist Glen's arm and you could do better no guarantees on that though. Mavis and Rod. P.S. Bunnings will get them in if you are desperate and have lotsa cash.

Congrats Guy's Looks great and you sure sound stoked about it. Can't wait to see it. Mavis and Rod.

Jock and Rhonda So sorry to hear about the toilet being dumped. The introduction to your property during the initial gathering in the shed could not have been clearer as to where to dump a toilet if required. Again thanks for a wonderful weekend. Mavis and Rod.

To Jock & Rhonda Morgan We offer a huge thank you for a most unforgetable weekend. We also would like to thank John (Bronco) & Juanita Johnson for their superb efforts, Bronco with the Quarry trip and M.C. duties and Juanita for slaving with Rhonda and Clare Morgan and the other girls with the food. A big thanks to Keith and Clare Morgan for the Pineapple farm trip. Not to forget Pam and Peter for the visit to the unbelievable Strawberry farm and to their lime and Avocado property. Another big thanks to the Quarry boys that allowed me to press the button on the explosives. Havn't done that since I was a kid on fishing trips grin. :laugh: What a great buz the whole weekend was. To all the new acquaintances thanks for your company and we hope to catch you all in the not too distant future. Rod and Mavis. :thumbsup:

Greetings again to all The Beach gathering venue has been altered to Beach Front Caravan park details are on the trip page. For anyone that is interested we will be there on Thursday night and staying possibly until the Sunshine Coast gathering. :smile: Regards to all. Mavis and Rod.

Glen and Deb. What a great weekend,total relaxation. Must say that Mavis had a bit of difficulty this morning. Our bovine friends were for some strange reason licking the ash remnants of the fire, even though it was still burning well in the middle. Consequently it was most difficult to find a spot to sit that was warmed by the fire and free from the highly processed semi liquid grass and weeds that were deposited by the bovines grin. Thanks again it was great. Mavis and Rod.

Hi Pete and Tracey The Nissan will do the job very well. We had a 3 liter 2000 model and towed a 16'6" shower XC for a great trip up the center and down the West Coast and back home over the Nullabor. This machine did the job superbly. The 4.2 is a much stronger machine and can be tricked up without detrement to longevity if you need a bit more grunt. We defected to a 100 series to get a legally higher tow capacity as we modified our van beyond the 2500kg capacity of our auto 3 litre and the 4.2 isn't available in auto. Have no doubts your Nissan is an extremely capable machine that you can have the utmost confidence in. Long live Nissans grin Regards Rod and Mavis.

Greetings all A short note to advise of a new trip posted in the KOG gatherings. If anyone needs any assistance or further information please don't hesitate to contact us. KOG Trip Page link Regards. Mavis and Rod. :thumbsup:

G-day Eric and Jody. So sorry to hear about the passing of the Nissan must be soooo traumatic for you both. At least you won't need the fuel tanker following you wherever you go now. Mavis and me are still missing our old girl. We are sure that you will develop a little fondness eventually for the "T" word :confused: :sad: . Best regards and hope to catch you both soon. Mavis and Rod.

G-day Wayne & Cheryl Agree completely with Darryl go for some specialist assistance each individual panel should be producing what you are seeing from your three. The best we have seen from our three is 21 amps. Regards. Rod and Mavis.

Greetings all. News flash: We have just experienced quite a traumatic day. Our beloved Nissan 3L auto was picked up by it's new owner today amidst tears and regrets from both of us :shutup: . We had it on the market for the last couple of months with lots of lookers but no takers,until a couple of weeks ago when a true gentleman (Nissan lover) and his wife came by for a test drive. They have a pop top off roader that dosn't get much exercise due to work commitments.(poor devils) They own a Ford Explorer (spit,hack choke). It was just what they wanted. With the extras that we had fitted (long range main tank, drawers, chip,snorkel,in dash CB, electronic rust protection ,air bags, Mp3 radio,and a new late model engine +++,who would not love it ?). So she is gone boo hoo leaving us with the Toyota 100 series to pull our beloved Kedron, groan. Mr and Mrs Blackie please don't hate us grin we loved the Nissan. Regards to all. Mavis and Rod.

Hi Eric and Jody. Yes we bought the hullivator from Sunstate Hobie. He was $50 cheaper than anywhere else. You have to lift the boat to about waist height on the Toyota to sit it in the rack. It is so much easier than our last rack system. Rod and Mavis :thumbsup:

Hi Ian and Jill Each 120/130w panel has a max output of approximately 7.5 amps. This will put your max output at around 30 amps. If your current controller can handle 30+ amps you will be ok (min PL40). Would suggest some expert advice on another battery. Your maximum usage and the endurance of the set up that you have needs to be considered. You can wire up as many batteries as you require, all you are doing is increasing your amp/hours available. (time that you have power without charge) Good luck. Mavis and Rod :thumbsup:

Hi all Just a note to tell about a happy outcome with a problem on the van. We had a problem when we first took delivery of our van with water getting into the tail lights (LED's). Kedron replaced the faulty lights within the first 6 months no problems. After the very wet Noosa North trip all the tail lights were again full of water and many LED's not working. I Contacted the Aussie distributors (by E-mail) from the web addy on the lights and told them of our problem. This mail was answered within 1 hour giving the name and contact # of the local agents for the lights and the assurance that they would be replaced under warranty (van was purchased 2005). Long story shortened, rang the agents made an appointment after removing the defective lights and they were exchanged on the spot. I fitted them that afternoon ,happy ending. Rod and Mavis. travellinkyds :thumbsup:

Greetings Laurie. We have been using a GME TX3440 for the last 5 months. Can't fault it. Love everything on the mike,makes for a tidy setup. The main body can be mounted anywhere out of the way so all you have is the mike and lead.Even comes with an extension for the lead incase you want to mount under the seat etc. Love it. Regards. Mavis and Rod. travellinkyds

What a machine they have now grin Everything has been painted BLACK even down too the trim on the outside flouro's and the aircon the hot water unit cover is black Must be a black thing perhaps. Dam it looks good with the grey top colour. Congrats guy's you have a great dream machine to get on with the big trip. Mavis and me wish you both happy travels and a great life and time on the big trip. Just hope the Nissan manages to find it's way for ya grin. See Ya at Stanthorpe with bells on. Love yas both Fellow Nissan lovers. Rod and Mavis.

Hi to all We did try the Biomagic and found that its deodorant properties were not as good as Thetford green. A major discovery on our part recently was that Thetford chemicals only have a useful life of 7 day's max after use in the toilet before losing their deodorant properties. Havn't tried the blue as we know that the green works to Mavis's satisfaction (a major bonus for Rod :thumbsup: ) Rod

Hi all For those that were at Imbul and were interested in the Hobie peddle Kayaks or infact any canoe or kayak, we have just purchased a THULE HULLIVATOR rack loader. This is one great bit of gear that makes loading and unloading the boat a breeze. Have a look at the web site for info, or be at Noosa North for a demo. Ref http://www.thuleracks.com/featured_product_hullavator.asp Have a go at this Eric! Regards to all. Rod and Mavis.