Hi,
I have a Toyota Prado 2007 - 120 series, diesel, 3L, motor manual without a lift, winch or bull bar.
I'm planning to travel to Cape York this year with my “standard” suspension with the four vehicles fleet. Other all vehicles have everything - bull bars, winches and all lifted while I have all terrain tyres, snorkel and two spares and other safety gears such as recovery kit, second battery, driving lamps etc.
My questions are as follows:
1. Can we complete OTT with my standard vehicle and has anyone actually done it?
I'm happy to travel through the “chicken” tracks at the Gunshot and few areas if necessary.
2. If PP members says that it can be done with no issues, where would I install my recovery points?
I currently have factory welded towing points only. I did shop around and found a few good recovery points in the market. However, even after the installation of R/Points, how are the cable or ropes going to be aligned in a straight line? (as the bumper edge appears lower than the recovery points)
3. Do we need to fill both tanks (180 Litres) with diesel or is the main tank alone (90 Litres) is enough? (in to keep the weight of the vehicle minimum) I’m happy to fill the main tank at each filling station for safe practices purposes.
Thanks for the assistance.
Regards
Selvan D4D
I have a Toyota Prado 2007 - 120 series, diesel, 3L, motor manual without a lift, winch or bull bar.
I'm planning to travel to Cape York this year with my “standard” suspension with the four vehicles fleet. Other all vehicles have everything - bull bars, winches and all lifted while I have all terrain tyres, snorkel and two spares and other safety gears such as recovery kit, second battery, driving lamps etc.
My questions are as follows:
1. Can we complete OTT with my standard vehicle and has anyone actually done it?
I'm happy to travel through the “chicken” tracks at the Gunshot and few areas if necessary.
2. If PP members says that it can be done with no issues, where would I install my recovery points?
I currently have factory welded towing points only. I did shop around and found a few good recovery points in the market. However, even after the installation of R/Points, how are the cable or ropes going to be aligned in a straight line? (as the bumper edge appears lower than the recovery points)
3. Do we need to fill both tanks (180 Litres) with diesel or is the main tank alone (90 Litres) is enough? (in to keep the weight of the vehicle minimum) I’m happy to fill the main tank at each filling station for safe practices purposes.
Thanks for the assistance.
Regards
Selvan D4D
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