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Woo hoo - got my AJ120 sliders, fitted by the man himself. A huge thankyou to Andrew and family for their hospitality while my kids my made themselves at home.
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When we left for our trip to WA two weeks ago i was worried about the load and how the OME would hold up. It had a very different feel on road compared to what we had been used to with no load, and i thought that air bags may be require, but after having done just short of 5,000km in the last two weeks, fully loaded, the suspension feels excellent, and we have got used to the slightly looser feel, and i don't think it needs air bags after all.
The car is travelling well, and all the mods from the last 18 months or so are paying off.2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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After now having completed the Great Central Road drive, which was 1200kms of mixed surface gravel from good quality to heavily corrigated, to badly washed out, to lose sand.
We managed to travel most of it at between 100 and 90kph, both because we could, and because to do any slower meant feeling the corrugations to much, but there were some sections we had to slow to 60kph.
The conditions are very dry, so the dust around us was significant, and has found its way under the door skins, and is coming out the door handle mounts, which i assume is normal, but that said, i am impressed with how well the Prado kept the dust out, for the most part, a the gear on the roof is covered in the stuff.
Once again, i cannot speak highly enough about my suspension setup. Given the pounding it suffered over the last two days, due to the conditions and the load, it has stood up really well.
W even had 3 unbroken eggs when we arrived in Yulara, though there were 9 unbroken at the start of day two along the GCR.
Overall, the rig is meeting all my expectations.2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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Good to hear it's all going well. We are still getting Simmo sand out of ours - and everytime Hel's washes it there is more left on the driveway, just can't seem to get it all out.Comment
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Bought a GME AE4018 antenna whip in Melbourne today, to replace the remains of my RFI one.
Hopefully this will last longer than the last! The length is about perfect to give SWMBO a guide as to whether she will fit in the under cover car parks or not, too, which is an added bonus.2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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This is a great thread. Top read. Many ideas in the head after this. Thanks Smithy. Great job and fantastic rig. Cheers, Heals.Comment
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Thanks Heals. anything you are interested in, just let me know and I'll try to help you out.2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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Been a while since I have put anything up. Here are a couple of pics from recent East Coast Tassie camping.Attached Files2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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Smithys rig will soon be residing on the NSW coast at Port Macquarie. We won't know.anyone, so keen to meet any PP locals around that area. Drop me a pm if you want to catch up...2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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We will be sorry to see you guys depart from this fine state, you will have to make sure you get back regularly.Comment
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With family and friends here, we'll be around from time to time. Decision to move was a bit spontaneous, but i got offered a good job, and based on location, decided i couldn't say no. Not much time to be packed and move though, so the next few weeks will be very busy...Originally posted by Palmer View Post2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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So when is the garage sale?
Always surprising just how much you have when you have to pack everything up.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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spontaneous makes the new adventure more exciting - good luck with the job hope you all settle in with out dramasComment
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Ha ha we are actually having a garage sale next weekend, after spending the entire long weekend clearing stuff out...Originally posted by VKPrado View Post2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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Cheers, buddy. Fishing is meant to be excellent up that way, so look us up if you manage to get off the little island again...Originally posted by fishfinder View Post2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]Comment
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