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  • #76
    Ok guys, I am now officially ready to roll for the GTG - just picked up my new (2nd hand) camper trailer! bring on June 09 !
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    2010 150 Prado

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    • #77
      Originally posted by FlyNdrive
      I was talking with the family about going down there. A large event would definitely be the nail in the coffin.

      If Kevin Rudd can come all the way up here. I think the least I can do is go down there.

      -Ben
      Ben and I may both be joining you if you will allow Toyota FJ's into the run. They are well broken in.








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      • #78
        Originally posted by uphill
        Originally posted by FlyNdrive
        I was talking with the family about going down there. A large event would definitely be the nail in the coffin.

        If Kevin Rudd can come all the way up here. I think the least I can do is go down there.

        -Ben
        Ben and I may both be joining you if you will allow Toyota FJ's into the run. They are well broken in.
        Come on down Uphill, that is a bit of an oxymoron now isn't it. :lol:

        Only real stipulation is that you are a member of the forum and it must be a Toyota, obviously preferrable if it were the Prado but so long as it is a Toyota 4x4 then it is welcome.
        Roll on the 2010 Pradopoint GTG
        Pradopoint GTG website:
        [url="http://www.pradopointgtg.com"]http://www.pradopointgtg.com[/url] (final website location on its own domain)
        My Weather Station In Alice
        [url="http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/"]http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/[/url]
        My photo website:
        [url="http://centralian.redbubble.com/"]http://centralian.redbubble.com/[/url]

        [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

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        • #79
          Originally posted by mav
          obviously preferrable if it were the Prado but so long as it is a Toyota 4x4 then it is welcome.
          They don't sell Prados and they don't sell diesels in the States. We're all envious of your options. We make do with the Toyotas we can buy as best we can.

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          • #80
            Originally posted by uphill
            Originally posted by mav
            obviously preferrable if it were the Prado but so long as it is a Toyota 4x4 then it is welcome.
            They don't sell Prados and they don't sell diesels in the States. We're all envious of your options. We make do with the Toyotas we can buy as best we can.
            Your FJ looks pretty well setup Uphill, are you thinking of bringing it over with Bens? Would be great to see you guys here for the GTG.

            Cheers

            Mav
            Roll on the 2010 Pradopoint GTG
            Pradopoint GTG website:
            [url="http://www.pradopointgtg.com"]http://www.pradopointgtg.com[/url] (final website location on its own domain)
            My Weather Station In Alice
            [url="http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/"]http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/[/url]
            My photo website:
            [url="http://centralian.redbubble.com/"]http://centralian.redbubble.com/[/url]

            [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

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            • #81
              Larry,

              Welcome to PP. I hope you don't mind, but I promise us FJ's won't take over the forum. I was hoping to travel with a companion who is more knowledgeable than I am. Uphill has some of the best off-roading experience and the best product knowledge for outfitting the FJ. He was the only one I would think of to accompanying me "down under".

              PP is a valuable resource because a lot of the technical issues are looked at from a different view and a lot of thinking is out of the box and practical.

              Pointers, Just to show you how knowledgeable Uphill is I want to share a good post with you that seems to be the hardest question to answer....What to mod first when on a budget. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...st-2000-a.html

              -Ben
              "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" (Charles Schultz)

              I have a 2007 FJ Cruiser (An American knock-off 120) Considerably built up.

              I am also a Founding Father of the FJ Bruisers, FJ Cruiser club, in Washington D.C.
              Check us out....
              [url]http://www.fjbruisers.com[/url]
              Our discussion forum....
              [url]http://www.fjbruisers.org/forum/[/url]

              [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

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              • #82
                Originally posted by FlyNdrive
                Pointers, Just to show you how knowledgeable Uphill is I want to share a good post with you that seems to be the hardest question to answer....What to mod first when on a budget. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...st-2000-a.html

                -Ben
                Yes Ben, Larry knows his stuff. Great thread, I also enjoyed the photos.
                Roll on the 2010 Pradopoint GTG
                Pradopoint GTG website:
                [url="http://www.pradopointgtg.com"]http://www.pradopointgtg.com[/url] (final website location on its own domain)
                My Weather Station In Alice
                [url="http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/"]http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/[/url]
                My photo website:
                [url="http://centralian.redbubble.com/"]http://centralian.redbubble.com/[/url]

                [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

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                • #83
                  Welcome Larry!

                  Great introduction and such cool pics. Man, I love those FJs.

                  I will be joining Ben and other FJBruisers for your MudFling and looking forward to meeting the FJBruiser gang...

                  Cheers,
                  LFaR... (soon to be a PPbruiser )
                  [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by LiveFreeAndRoam
                    Welcome Larry!

                    I will be joining Ben and other FJBruisers for your MudFling and looking forward to meeting the FJBruiser gang...
                    LFaR, that is one trip report that I really want to read :!: You are going to do a trip report aren't you .... Lot's of photo's too please.

                    G'day Larry and welcome to PP.

                    Jim
                    2008 D4D GXL, Charcoal Grey, Sov Bullbar, winch, towbar, ARB Touring Roof Rack, Gunyah Side Awning, BFG AT Tyres, 2" Lift with King Springs, Bilsteins and Poly Airbags, Piranha Dual Battery Sys, GME TX3400 UHF, Lightforce XGT's, Black Widow rear draws, cargo barrier and shelf. I'm sure there's more ...

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                    • #85
                      LFaR ..... There WILL be a trip report ..... WON"T THERE !

                      please, please, please


                      Hey ... maybe you can get a set of these on your Prado too .... :lol: :lol:



                      Cheers
                      Chippy

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                      • #86
                        Absolutely my mates! The camera is packed, the batteries are charged.

                        I'm sitting in Sydney airport now, waiting for my flight. I have a couple of weeks of work before the MudFling... and I don't mind saying that I will have a hard time concentrating with the Mudfling on my mind .

                        A huge thanks to Ben for his enthusiastic invitation.

                        LFaR.
                        PS: Rob, (DarkHorse), did you happen to fly me down from the Coast this morning? DJ504.
                        [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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                        • #87
                          HI All,

                          I am planning to come along at this stage, but need some info on the tracks and road condition that we plan to use, as I looking into getting either an off-road Camper (say a T-Van or Similar) or an Off Road Caravan.

                          What would it be best suited to?

                          Stuart
                          Stuart Trevena
                          [COLOR="#FF0000"][B]2008 Prado GXL D4D 3.0L T/D 5 Speed Auto Colour: Dune with loads of Extras[/B][/COLOR][COLOR="#0000CD"] [B]and 2015 Tvan MK4 Murranji Offroad Camper[/B][/COLOR]

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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by PradoGXL08
                            HI All,

                            I am planning to come along at this stage, but need some info on the tracks and road condition that we plan to use, as I looking into getting either an off-road Camper (say a T-Van or Similar) or an Off Road Caravan.

                            What would it be best suited to?

                            Stuart
                            Stuart, if you are planning to do the more extreme part with LC120_man which is going to Kings Canyon via Boggy Hole then you would be better off with a T-Van. However if you want to do the GTG with the rest of us through Glen Helen and doing the Mereenie Loop Road then you should be okay with an off road caravan. The only thing I would make mention of is that the corrugations on the Mereenie Loop Road can be pretty severe in places so talk to the manufacturers about how their products will handle bad corrugations before handing over the dollars. I would definitely only look at independant suspension.
                            Roll on the 2010 Pradopoint GTG
                            Pradopoint GTG website:
                            [url="http://www.pradopointgtg.com"]http://www.pradopointgtg.com[/url] (final website location on its own domain)
                            My Weather Station In Alice
                            [url="http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/"]http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/[/url]
                            My photo website:
                            [url="http://centralian.redbubble.com/"]http://centralian.redbubble.com/[/url]

                            [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

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                            • #89
                              Stuart,

                              Depends on how many people are going with you in the car. From experience if everything fits in the car it is easier to go without camper trailer. It takes less time to setup/pack-up with proper setup, less fuel usage, etc, etc...
                              [color=blue][url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?12128-2004-120-GXL-V6-Petrol-Buildup-*Warning-Picture-Heavy!*&highlight=picture+heavy][b]My Prado Buildiup Since 2004[/b][/url][/color]
                              [b]2004 120 GXL V6 4sp Auto D694 LTs and MTRs with Kevlar (best of both worlds )[/b]

                              [url=http://www.fuelly.com/driver/lc120man/prado][img]http://www.fuelly.com/smallsig-metric/48063.png[/img][/url]

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                              • #90
                                Hi All,

                                At this stage I will be only attending the GTG.

                                Does anyone own a off-road caravan?
                                What brand is the best?

                                I have only looked at Scenic Caravans and Trackmaster

                                Stuart
                                Stuart Trevena
                                [COLOR="#FF0000"][B]2008 Prado GXL D4D 3.0L T/D 5 Speed Auto Colour: Dune with loads of Extras[/B][/COLOR][COLOR="#0000CD"] [B]and 2015 Tvan MK4 Murranji Offroad Camper[/B][/COLOR]

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