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  • #1

    Help -Please

    As a new Prado owner( 2004 GXL -111,000 kms on board) I begin now to look for the extras. Advice please on where to find good prices on:
    1) CB Radio & antenna
    2) Caravan brake controllers
    3) Spotties (they seem to have gone through the roof)

    Any other advice that you can give that I should have for caravanning.

    I am thrilled with my purchase and love driving the Prado. Traded a Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006) and man can I tell the difference. This is the first second hand car I have owned since the 70's but it's just magic.

    Geecee
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    Re: Help -Please

    Hello & welcome,

    sugest you checkout the wanted and for sale sections of this forum, rustytruck has a pair of spotties up for grabs. sometimes you can pick up bargains on ebay as well.
    Black 2008 D4D GX, Bolle tint, Airtec snorkel, Hayman Reese tow bar, Staun deflators, ARB Air, front & rear extended diff breathers, Milford cargo barrier, Poly Air, 2" lift, XGS suspension, road tyres - 265/65x17 Grandtreks, play tyres - 265/70x17 Wrangler MTR's, ARB Sahara Bar, TMax 9000 winch, custom winch panel, Uniden UHF, Garmin 76csx with RAM mount, Eee PC with OZI, triple IPF 900XS spotties, rear ARB diff locker, Brown Davis underbody protection, Darren McRAE Auto Craft Rock Sliders

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    • #3
      Re: Help -Please

      Originally posted by Geecee
      As a new Prado owner( 2004 GXL -111,000 kms on board) I begin now to look for the extras. Advice please on where to find good prices on:
      1) CB Radio & antenna
      2) Caravan brake controllers
      3) Spotties (they seem to have gone through the roof)

      Any other advice that you can give that I should have for caravanning.

      I am thrilled with my purchase and love driving the Prado. Traded a Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006) and man can I tell the difference. This is the first second hand car I have owned since the 70's but it's just magic.

      Geecee
      Geecee, can you fill in your location, helps with answering the question.
      [b]Rob[/b]

      [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
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      • #4
        Re: Help -Please

        Look on e-bay for Teshonka P3 ( latest model ) brake controller - I just bought one at a good price.
        Cheers, Wayne

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        • #5
          Re: Help -Please

          Welcome Geecee

          I have used http://www.prestigecom.net.au/ for my UHF needs and have been very happy with their service.
          I use a tekonsha prodigy purchased on ebay and installed by auto elec.
          Spotlights were purchsed through ARB (10% club discount)

          All the best.
          Andy
          Black 2003, TD, GXL Prado

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          • #6
            Re: Help -Please

            http://www.prestigecom.net.au/ have the cheapest prices i have found for UHF. Cheaper than second hand units on flea most of the time. :shock:
            2004 GXL V6 and loving it.

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            • #7
              Re: Help -Please

              There used to also be Contact Communication but they went into Administration early in the year. They were really good on prices and bet Prestiage on some while Prestiage beat them on others.
              [COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
              [URL="http://pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=5308&sid=bcbebadd30673f1ac72047e6e8a93d79"]2006 TD GXL Evolution & Trips[/URL]
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              • #8
                Re: Help -Please

                Has anyone had a brake controller installed in the ashtray holder. I read somewhere that the Tekonsha P3 fits there. As there is little room for other things (eg Cb radio) in the cab I thought this a good idea. Thanks Andy and others by the way for your advice. I am at Bateau Bay on the NSW Central Coast.

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                • #9
                  Re: Help -Please

                  Any idea what an auto elec might charge to install the brake controller.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Help -Please

                    I am doing the ashtray install this weekend...maybe and I will take some photos.
                    Manata 3" Exhaust, Blisten shocks, King Springs 50 mm lift, Poly Air Bags, Roof Rack, Iron Man Bull Bar, HID 50W LightForce XGT spotties, Daul Batteries, GME TX3440 & AE4705 ant, Upgraded window washer, Bonnet Scoop, Tunit chip, bonnet protector, headlight protector, Cooper STT's, ScangaugeII, Dash Mat, Endless Air, Stebel Nautilus, Diff Breathers, Water Sedimentor. ([b]Camprite TL8s [/b] Arrived ALIVE~!)

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                    • #11
                      Re: Help -Please

                      Hey Karratha That wold be just great. Photos and tips please.

                      Geecee

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                      • #12
                        Re: Help -Please

                        Originally posted by Geecee
                        Hey Karratha That wold be just great. Photos and tips please.

                        Geecee
                        There you go: Cost me about $200 to install - but I was stung!!!! should be around $100
                        Black 2003, TD, GXL Prado

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                        • #13
                          Re: Help -Please

                          Hey Geecee...I will if I get the chance this weekend. I am going to use an ashtray and cut it up and use it. you can do it either way. I am giong to wire myself. I think if you did all the work ahead of time as in install the P3 and run the wire to the back and all the Auto Electrican does is make your connections you could get away with 100$
                          Manata 3" Exhaust, Blisten shocks, King Springs 50 mm lift, Poly Air Bags, Roof Rack, Iron Man Bull Bar, HID 50W LightForce XGT spotties, Daul Batteries, GME TX3440 & AE4705 ant, Upgraded window washer, Bonnet Scoop, Tunit chip, bonnet protector, headlight protector, Cooper STT's, ScangaugeII, Dash Mat, Endless Air, Stebel Nautilus, Diff Breathers, Water Sedimentor. ([b]Camprite TL8s [/b] Arrived ALIVE~!)

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                          • #14
                            Re: Help -Please

                            Thanks very much karratha - you may just have saved me a bundle.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Help -Please

                              Hey karratha - hate to a nuisance but tell me how you have configured your CB. Is it under the dash??

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