Matt's 2012 TD 150 Series Prado

[jonoxplor Member Find all posts View Profile Close jonoxplor]

Are you going to relocate the camera? Curious about this.
I'm mostly in the city, I think it would annoy me having to open both wheel carriers before being able to rear door, but I guess that's the price you have to pay for hanging two tyres off the rear.

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Yes I will be Jono. You lose a bit of vision with a fridge mounted on drawers plus two wheels in the window which I imagine will be restricting, so yes I still think it's essential. I have ordered the camera relocation kit along with the two carriers, number plate garnish and hi lift jack holder. 2k all up and that was with a reasonable discount.
Using a dual carrier the city could be interesting... Lucky for me I only go maybe once every few years.

Another Photo from the other day testing her out on a few ruts

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Prado looks great but do you really need hiviz knees?

[Black Mamba 2014 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Black Mamba 2014]

Damn... I really like your build, I am going to do a similar build.

[Butters Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Butters]

Looks great - well done!

[OldGreyFart Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close OldGreyFart]

I have the same drop down slide on Outback drawers and an ARB 47lt fridge. Have the same problem with rear visibility. In Canberra not too bad but just spent 2 days in Sydney and got quite right abused by a BMW driver I cut off going down New South Head Road near Double Pay. Changed lanes and didn't see him. Felt bad but really glad to get out of the city this arvo.

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Prado looks great but do you really need hiviz knees?

Safety first mate!

I have the same drop down slide on Outback drawers and an ARB 47lt fridge. Have the same problem with rear visibility. In Canberra not too bad but just spent 2 days in Sydney and got quite right abused by a BMW driver I cut off going down New South Head Road near Double Pay. Changed lanes and didn't see him. Felt bad but really glad to get out of the city this arvo.

I'm keen to know what you think of the MSA drop slide. Mine rattles like it's not bolted down but it definitely. I am at the point of throwing it out the window, it's extremely annoying. I have heard there is a fix, just need to park somewhere where I have phone reception and call MSA for advice.

Matt

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

really tidy 150, excellent build

[120D4D Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 120D4D]

Great build-up mate, the 150 is looking very nice.

Gotta say though that you're too hard on your photgraphic skills!! - these are great shots of the rig mate!

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

Though it was already, the latest mods make this my fav 150 and exactly how I'd set one up if I were to ever upgrade.

New spotties - I'm guessing some new ARB Intensity LED's? Will make me even more envious!

[OldGreyFart Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close OldGreyFart]

Safety first mate!

I'm keen to know what you think of the MSA drop slide. Mine rattles like it's not bolted down but it definitely. I am at the point of throwing it out the window, it's extremely annoying. I have heard there is a fix, just need to park somewhere where I have phone reception and call MSA for advice.

Matt

Yes. Mine rattles although it is a great slide. When you find the fix post it up.

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Thanks for the comments guys. She's starting to come together. I have a problem with my list of "final" mods though, it seems to be expanding on a weekly basis I am very much looking forward to departing on easter friday to the Simpson, central oz and QLD and putting it to the real test instead of the fortnightly overnight camping trips!

Though it was already, the latest mods make this my fav 150 and exactly how I'd set one up if I were to ever upgrade.

New spotties - I'm guessing some new ARB Intensity LED's? Will make me even more envious!

Thanks Madkore! How did you know!? Haha, yes I love the Intensity's. Should've just done it from the start but i pulled out last minute due to a chance of moving into my local town and didn't want them getting stolen as it would have to be parked outside. Anyway still on a farm so i'm not too bothered now. I will be getting the 2 x spot version as the light bar will be the flood.

Great build-up mate, the 150 is looking very nice.
Gotta say though that you're too hard on your photographic skills!! - these are great shots of the rig mate!

Thanks mate, appreciate the comments.

Yes. Mine rattles although it is a great slide. When you find the fix post it up.

I don't know how you deal with it, will definitely be getting on to it and let you know! My local ARB dealer said they know a fix so they'll do it for me when I get the rest of the kaymar bar done next week.

[Pearl150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pearl150]

Looks tops,
I like the silver colour and the bar work looks great.
I did our 150 much the same and happy with the Drifta setup, however I have reversed the layout and as a result can have the table out and the fridge down at the same time.
I used the rear bar for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it offers excellent protection under extreme off road conditions. You'll be happy with the Kaymar. It protected the rear well down at Yalwal.

Cheers

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Had the water watch alarm system installed yesterday. Seems to be a much better option than fuel manager, although costs twice as much but makes sense in terms of proper water monitoring and no changing of filters etc. My mechanic did a great job and got around the challenge of where the compressor was located so I'm happy!

It has an LED light and alarm inside the cab. It does a prestart check and tells you that she's online ready to monitor. After spending the money you kind of feel like you want to get water in the system now to make the purchase worthwhile.

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Got the dual wheel carriers, hilift jack holder, jack fitted. Bigger job than I thought, they kept my car overnight. Also had the 2 x ARB led intensity "spot" lights fitted. So far wow i can't believe how much flood for the "spot" version. Need to adjust them properly and I'll report back.

Impressed with the wheel carriers, no rattles and extremely well built. Unfortunately the wheels dont line up straight next to each other which is really bothering me. Not sure if ill have time to take this back before I depart to the simpson this friday.

Here are some pics...