Kimbo

Hi Zolle As an owner of 2 Kedrons previously a ATV poptop 2004 and now a Topender 2006 I can’t say I have had any problems with the cabinet work at all. These 2 vans were used extensively offroad and to my knowledge my previous van is used still extensively off road and has not had any problems at all. I just had a look at my Topender cabinet work and it is glued and stapled and also has a little bone shaped plug in the joins for added strength which I paid a premium price to get. I see that you have the XC. I’m not sure of the build strength of the cabinets in the XC vans but I’m sure if you were to go and speak with the Galls they would be most helpful in remeding the issues you have. I am also aware of some others who have had issues with their vans but when it all comes down to the facts you will usually find that it was the owners own fault ie tyre pressures too high, not driving the conditions etc.etc. To date on this forum and from many personal discussions I have had with members, I have never heard any complaints I can think of, of cabinet work being faulty. Perhaps yours might be a one off and I think you really should talk to the Galls before asking the forum. There is no need for a personal attack Darryl has his contact with the Kedron factory/sales yard would be to inform them of future gatherings should they wish to attend. Kedron keep an eye on this forum themselves and will most probably see your reply. We do NOT need comments such as that on this forum as we run it independently from the Kedron manufacturing side and they have no input into what is said on the forum. Regards

Enuff said AND NOTHING MORE TO ADD John :smile: Regards

I dont think there would be tooo many 100 series Factory turbos or Nissans towing around heavy vans that would be legal either. The other ones to look at are the bommodores and the falcons towing vans around, some of these only have approx 150kg ball load and they are towing vans around as well would they be legal with fuel passengers and luggage ?? dont think so Have a look and start calculating some of the weights B/Bar,winch, fuel, weight of van on towbar,passenger just to name a few and then add the boat on the roof plus all the associated safety equipment that needs to be carried as well and you might surprise yourselfs.Even without a lot of these accessories I think many would come very close to being over the GVM when they hooked up there vans loaded for a trip around the block. How often have you heard of claims being knocked back by insurance companies because of the above I cant think of any??But in saying that there is allways a first. My opnion would be if Insurance co's started enforcing these rules to the max they would end up with a massive headache from disgruntled customers taking them to task thru the courts and then the insurance co would have to prove that the said item/items actually caused the accident With my 100 series as seen in pics in the photos section I had every accessory which was a lot, noted on my insurance policy and the insurance co didnt quibble with me about these and just gave me a bill to pay Im not saying that this is right but other than going to a truck of some kind what are vanners spose to do?? I have heard that toyota are looking into an upgrade of the landcruiser payload (rumoured) I am also aware of upgrade that has been done in Qld giving i think 250kg extra and the only requirement was fitment of airbags to the rear suspension at a cost of approx $300 and an engineers ticket Just my thoughts Regards

David and Jane I can only sympathise with you both being under so much preassure to swap the 200 wish I had of been there for some support :thumbsup: :drunk:

Ok Roger 2nd try here Welcome to the OHHH WHAT A FEELING CLUB :thumbsup: I have allready fitted to my vehicle a 70litre aux tank (Longranger)and was fitted at the right price R&D :thumbsup: and have retained the spare wheeel in original position Im also aware of a 90 litre Aux tank and the spare has to be relocated but Im not aware of a spare wheel carrier available just yet.Very happy with this and looks good. If you would like further info contact me offline and I can put you in touch with the right person My Snorkel (ordered) I have been told should be ready mid April I have my rear drawers fitted to the vehicle and I am very happy with the result. Rear cargo barrier to suit I was told was at the powder coaters on thursday but wasnt given a commitment as to when delivery would be just yet The ARB deluxe Bullbar Im aware of should be on display at the caravan show at rosehill in a few weeks but I am unsure of production on them yet Next project im looking into at the moment is the seperation of the batteries but just sussing this out just yet cant find anyone who is really keen to touch them just yet,But someone has done it on the landcruiser owners group just waiting for some feedback. I also have the rhino roofrack fitted also I was told that I had to buy the mounting pads and the FEET to suit but proved this to be false all you need is the mounting pads x 6 and from memory approx $120 if you would like more info or a chat email me or if you like you could ring me i think you have my number??? Regards

Yes I had a feeling in me water and me ears were burning Tell me more???????????????? :group: :gathering:

Hi Barb Welcome to the group and I'm sure you will find plenty to keep reading With your wish list most of your ideas will be good but what concerns me is finding a 2nd hand van with what you are asking may be VERY difficult to find. I would keep an open mind on what you are after,2nd hand Kedrons are on the market but not in abundance and in most cases sell very quickly when advertised Regards

and when I came aware of the vote we were behind by about 200 votes So well done to all the 4wdr's out there regards

Poll being carried out by the herald sun asking the above question You can put your vote in here http://www.news.com.au:80/heraldsun/opinion Regards

Hi Bob Is there a link that you are aware of that we can look and see I have never heard of it ? Regards

Hi Vince & Angie you can find a discussion here from some earlier post re hotwater systems http://www.kedronownersgroup.com/forum/ind...p?showtopic=164 Regards

Hi I did hear that this was the case but you are the 1st to confirm it? I think with the demand of new vans and warranty work that they might be trying to move away from general repairs dissapointing yes. Hopefully they will reconsider the decision when work load eases a bit if it ever does :whip: Just my thoughts Regards

Can someone tell me what type size or code name for these hologen lights are ???? I know they are smaller than the normal Halogen lights that are fitted to homes and I have been looking for LED's to suit but Im not sure of what I'm asking for when I go to a shop and cant explain, only option is to take a globe and when I find a shop that sells Led's I never have a globe handy. Regards

Hi Lloyd and Lynne I have been a member of the VKS 737 4wd network and I am also a member of the HF Radio club and have been a member of both these clubs for approximately 5 yrs. I didn't rejoin the 4wd network this yr as the fees just kept going up and I dont believe that I was getting value for money and as you say the 4wd network doesnt encourage chat unless it is Scheds time and then only a brief chat. The 4wd network only has 5 Frequencies that you are able to use and in my opinion the 8022 freq is useless if you wanted to talk to someone as it is always doing a sched. And they also don't have telephone interconnect either unless you go thru another provider and this is expensive. I stuck with the HF Radio club who I find much more friendly and at a cost of $60 a yr you get the use of 9 Frequencies ranging from 3meg up to 15meg. We also get to use Reids Radio data freq as well and they have a reciprocal agreement with the HF radio club no other club allows this as far as I'm aware This club also have the telephone interconnect and you have to pay an upfront cost of $50 into an account that remains yours until used for the telephone and calls are charged at $1 first min and 50c a min after to a max of 6mins before disconnection to a landline and $1 a min to a max of 6 mins for a mobile no Once this telephone account is depleted to about $10 you are notified and the account needs to be topped up Further info can be found here http://www.hfradioclub.com.au/the_club.htm What also should be remembered here is that in an EMERGENCY you can use ANY freq from any club and no one can refuse this Regards

Longshot answer But are you sure that these wires are joined inside the cupboard as from memory when mine was set up by the sat guy he had to join wires and put a connection onto the wires as they were just sitting inside the cupboard wrapped up in electrical tape. Wires I'm talking about are in the same compartment where the winguard ariel connection is worth a look Regards

Thanks Rosco Regards

Yes and Im hearing things and I dont know what has been said in the article LOL The bro in WA has been mischevous I think :confused: Im sure everyone has seen the pics on this list He tells me he doesnt watch this site but I think otherwise:thumbsup: Regards

And I went to the newsagents this morning to buy the book cost me $10 and its last mths and isnt on the stands yet :sad: :beer: Regards

And I am a legend LOL.....................havnt seen the pics BUT I can just imagine :thumbsup: :biggrin: Will be at the newsagents in morning but Regards

And Kimbo says 200 is the way to go :thumbsup: Nissans well :biggrin: And the 100 went to a new home this afternoon and the owner was rapped Regards

Totally agree with Rosco I have the Coleman Mach on our Topender and to date havn't suffered any of the problems that others report here to having. We were in Borroloola area mid April last yr and it was very hot there and we ran the aircon on the Generator with no problems Im sure Chris will come on here and report her findings re the Honda and I believe they are going for the Yamaha in the new van Regards

Hi John and Anne You dont mention wether you are considering a Topender or another van but with regards to the 7'8 wide option it isnt available on the Topenders as I requested this when we ordered our Topender. Stan and David said that with the brush bars that are added to the topenders that makes it the legal 7'8" wide which is the maximum width legally that they can go Might be worth a call to Kedron to confirm this. One of the reasons we sold our ATV was because of the QS bed fitted and now have a double and dont have any dramas now with getting around the sides of the bed and Ned is much happier :thumbsup:

Hi all I have just come across a very useful map of Australia that might come in handy for trip planning Hope this works :thumbsup: Enjoy Australia_20full_20map.pdf

I heard that a Moderator was celebrating her 21st birthday today :drunk: :oops: And she saw a new silver 200 series towing a silver topender and fell in love with it instantly maybe the birthday pressy wooooo hoooooo Happy birthday From Kimbo and Ned

Actually yesterday I passed Approximately 7 Kedrons heading north I suspect all heading back from the Tamworth music festival sorry i couldnt talk on radio if you called as I only had a little hand held unit till I get the new car fitted out. Probably was because i was using some real power and got out of range before I picked up the radio :confused: If you were one of the many sorry but say hello now :thumbsup: and fess up LOL how was the festival ????? Regards