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  1. Hi Sunday, Google is your best friend. :thumbsup: Welcome to KOG. CU down the road
  2. Look out Rod, Giving/writing reviews of this calibre you may get a job as the entertainment reporter with the Courier Mail. Great work :thumbsup: ....sorry I wont be able to attend his performances. CU down the road
  3. Hi Mal & Kerry, Welcome to the KOG. Wishing you many happy times with your new van & your upcoming travels round Oz. You have purchased a great product, dont forget to post a copy of your floor plan when Stan does it for you. CU down the road
  4. G'Day Bill, On my 200 series I have fitted a 2"/50mm lift Dobinsons suspension font & rear with their sport shocks, actually had it fitted at the factory in Rockhampton. They are very friendly & helpful & the price was quite pleasing also. I also fitted air bags to the rear, which I pump up to 25psi when towing. The combination of these additions has taken away only a little bit of the limo ride you get with the 200 series. Overall I'm very happy with these changes, it also has lifted the front so it does'nt have the 'sniffing dog' look. Handling & steering haven't suffered at all. CU down the road
  5. Hi all, Have a look at this..... cut & paste this address http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LARGE-KEDRON-STICKE...=item3cad8f1745 CU down the road
  6. G'Day Vince, If your talking about the tyres rubbing /scrapping on the inner guard or wheel arches, NO this doesnt happen. Even when off road without the van on extreme body roll & wheel articulation there is no rubbing or scrapping of the tyres on body parts. This tyre size & pattern is a very popular selection for the 200 series, can I suggest in your travels you have a yarn to other 200 series owners about their choice & any possible problems they have encountered. :thumbsup: CU down the road PS Hey Kimbo you have these fitted on your tug any problems?
  7. Hi Vince & Angie, I currently running BFG AT's on my 200 series & I am very happy with the performance & wear. :thumbsup:(regular rotation very important) If your 200 series is new it will probably pay you to wear out the Grantreks before buying the BFG's as you will probably not get much in the way of a trade in on them even though they are new....but shop around you may get a good deal! CU down the road
  8. G'Day Rod & Mavis. Colour co ordinated plaster & trike...very smart....hope the leg is on the mend. C U down the road
  9. Hi, Is it not a case of Murphy's Law....dont have them....you will need them? Living out here in the Tanami I have two spares on my work ute, one blow out & one with tread seperation, went into Broome last week for a service on the truck very aware that if I had a blow out or puncture I would be buggered, made it to Broome OK now have new rubber all round.
  10. Hi Bryan, Why not speak to Dave or Glen at Brendale? CU down the road
  11. Hi Ian, As Kimbo suggests it is important to turn 'the head' over 180 degrees other wise the tailgate will have an unwanted dent in it the first time you open it. When I fitted up the WDH to my 200, I turned it over as already mentioned, I was of the opinion that the 'long' part hanging down could potenially cause a problem & foul on rocks or rough ground when off road. Luckily I had a power hacksaw at work & was able to trim/cut back the 'long' section of the hitch. While we are talking about Hayman Reese set ups......... Something I feel I should draw your attention to, I have fitted one of those lockable pins to the set up so no light fingered bugger can pinch it, well recently I had cause to remove the 'hitch'....I was surprised at the amount of wear on the pin....wasnt bad enough to warrant replacement BUT I will certainly be keeping my eye on it. This lockable pin was an aftermarket product.....dont know if the genuine HR pins wear. CU down the road
  12. Hi Rod, This is for you....one of the 'die hards' Click on the link below :thumbsup: http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/suv/16...rive/index.html
  13. Hi, I would think so, my spare ones are on the other side of the country at the moment, from memory they looked like magnesium or aluminium CU down the road
  14. Hi, I would think so, my spare one are on the other side of the country at the moment, from memory they looked like magnesium or aluminium CU down the road
  15. Hi Rod & Mavis Click on the link below (from Exploroz)...giving you more to think about :smile: http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/76087/...t.aspx%3fpn%3d1 CU down the road
  16. Hi Pete & Tracey, What was the item # on eBay....Thx :thumbsup: CU down the road
  17. G'Day, HF or Sat phone this is a very popular topic on on many websites. Yes I do have a Codan NGT fitted to our vehicle, touch wood I havent had to use it to rally help or assistance (yet). But I will participate in the daily 'skeds'.... these are scheduled communication times (am & pm) between the radio base station & any participating members. At this time you can call in give your location & intended destination for the day, this journey can be monitored by the base station, giving you an extra feeling of security in your travels. In the time we have had our HF radio we have made some very good friends across the airwaves & have stayed & meet up with others during our travels. There are members of the HF Radio Club that monitor their radios 24/7....so that in the unlikely event, you need assistance or need to get a message out there is a good chance some one will be there to talk to you. But do keep in mind that you are relying on good radio transmission conditions, the weather & topographical conditions can greatly effect your radio operation. During our recent stay in the 'Top End' reception on the HF radio club frequencies is very limited....being so close to our Asian neighbours you are more than likely to pick up anything other than what you are looking for.....south of Katherine everything works OK. If you are in a truely remote area you can listen to the outside world through Radio Australia & the BBC with your HF radio. Contact can also be made with the RFDS with your HF radio. The ability to be able to make phone calls through the HF is a great tool, something that we have subscribed to but as of yet not used....but remember that this feature as with general radio operation is dependant on good operating conditions. (remember that it will be a 'party line' & anybody on that freqency will be able to hear your conversation). Participating in the regular 'skeds' is encouraged as it hones your skills in the use of the radio. Wendy is reluctant to call in during skeds....think it might be a girl thing.....but with saying that there are many ladies who call in who are very proficent & entertaining in their on air 'verse'. We also have a Sat Phone (Iridium) sitting in the consol of the truck. This has been used only on one or two ocassions...booking or checking accommodation for that night or making personal calls when the mobile is out of range. If you go walking away from the vehicle the sat phone, goes in your pocket or backpack for that little bit of extra security. I purchased the sat phone 2nd hand on eBay for $1200, I'm hoping to be able to sell it for a similar amount again on eBay when we are finished with it. To use the sat phone is as easy as using a mobile phone. My mobile is with Telstra & IS NOT a prepaid & has international roaming switched on.....all I do is take the sim card out of my mobile, put it in the sat phone & your in business....so easy! Which is better HF or Sat Phone??? Both are great & both have their advantages & disadvantages, by having both I feel we covering all the bases that we are likely to encounter. I hope I have answered your questions & given you something to go on with...... CU down the road
  18. Likewise, I ordered 6 also & they were delivered from the USA well packaged within a week....great service CU down the road
  19. Interesting there are NO photos of when they got caught by the fishing inspector at Kalumburu!!! :laugh: CU down the road Webmaster Edit: Those of you who know Tony well, will know his comment is of course "tongue in cheek". You're such a stirrer Tony :tomato: Yes... looks like I have put my big foot in it again....the fishing inspector 'story' is a joke between the members of Gall family on this trip & Wendy & I, when we meet them at Kalumburu. T.H.
  20. Hi Brian, I'm currently in the Tanami/Great Sandy Dessert working, the van & truck are back in Broome, so unfortunately it is a little difficult to send you photos of my heater installation. My heater was factory installed. Our heater is installed under the fridge which is right beside the ensuite, one of the heater outlets opens into the ensuite right near the loo. The other outlet is under/near the stove. As you will be aware there are so many different van layouts & I think you will have to have the final say on the positioning & outlets for your setup. Keep in mind, the performance of these units is very good, you dont (I believe) need to have the air flow directed to say when you are sitting at the lounge or the beds when you are in bed. Just have the outlet facing in the general direction you are in & before long you will be as warm as toast....they work sooooo well. If I can suggest ....keep in mind the volume of air generated by the unit isnt huge ....so the length of ducting is important (short as possible) try & keep the number of bends in the ducting to a minimum to minimise the loss/reduction of airflow. One thing I forgot to mention in the previous post.... when installing/routing the fuel line under the van the factory install tean placed the fuel line inside a sleeve (plastic water hose/pipe) to reduce the possibility of chaffing & possible damage by flying stones. Hope this helps. CU down the road
  21. TonyH

    Tyres

    Hi Colin, I would be surprised if you dont get a lot of mail on this topic, tyres are always a hot topic on these types of forums. I want to put up my hand like Sue for the BFG All Terrains, been using them now for best part of 30 years on many different vehicles (Nissans & various Toyota's) & I'm very happy with them. Currently residing at Balgo Community in the Tanami/Great Sandy Dessert, the company supplied 79 series work ute has Bridgestone Dueler A/S 661 fitted (granted a different pattern than that you are looking at) I find that they do not handle as well as the BFG's at speed 80 to 100 kph but that could be also partly due to the stiffer upgraded suspension. BFG's are brought into the country by Michelin & sold mainly through I think its Tyres Plus outlets. (green, white & black logo with the Michelin Man from memory) Shop around for the best price, not long ago I purchased five new BFG's for the 200 series for $2000 with a compressor (bushranger) thrown in on the deal. Not sure where you live but be aware of really cheap BFG's they could be 'grey imports' with no warranty when pricing the recently purchased set of tyres I got one price of $1600 for 5 tyres from a western Sydney tyre outlet only to find that they where grey imports. Genuine BFG's granted, but they didnt come into the country through Michelin....should you have a warranty claim & your at Uppercumbucta West you will be up the proverbial creek with out a paddle.... the extra $400 was cheap insurance in my mind & I got the compressor as well! CU down the road
  22. Hi Robert & Jane, What about Kennards (or equivilant), self storage yards or enquire at various caravan parks, they most probably will offer reduced tarrif for storage only. :smile:
  23. Hi Bryan, These would have to be one of the best accesories you could ever fit to your van. A few things I would like to suggest you keep in mind when installing this unit 1. Be aware that the pump 'ticks' when operating, not normally a problem unless when mounting it under the van its under a bed....can be annoying having the ticking noise while trying to sleep (who's going to tell me you shouldnt have it running while you sleep). 2. Operating noise (exhaust & air inlet) isnt whisper quiet, be considerate when using near other vans. 3. Very important....make sure the exhaust isnt directed towards any long grass or anything flammable!! 4. I have removed the inline filter that fits into the bottom of the fuel tank as it blocks to easily & is difficult & messy to service...in its place I have fitted a disposable inline filter just before the pump. I have found this to be a much better idea but do remember that if you do go this way may sure it is out of harms way from flying stones as the filter is of plastic construction....depending on its position you may need to make up a little shield to protect it. (change filter annually regardless of usage, only 3 or 4 bucks each ) 5. On a visit to the factory to get a couple of things attended to on the van, we arrived back to pick it up & a vent panel had been fitted to the door (of the area where the 'furnace' is) under the fridge. Ashley advised us it lets it breath easier (the furnace).??? 6. Dont store anything around the furnace....common sense I know. 7. Depending where you live or use the van plug the exhaust & air inlet when not in use....we have a problem with mud wasps in our area building nests in small out of the way dark places.....also pluging the inlet & exhaust is a good idea if doing deep water crossings. CU down the road
  24. Likewise from Tony & Wendy H.....you dont look day over um um 36....hope Ann spoils you!! :thumbsup:
  25. TonyH

    Dust in van

    Hi Sue, Thx for that & I can see you flash new interior light
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