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    Thompson State Forest Trip Report

    Hi all, spent a wonderful weekend camping and 4wding in the Thompson State Forest.

    We had an amazing campsite right on the Aberfeldy River and tackled some very challenging and fun 4wd tracks. At one point, we even came close to rolling the Prado reversing back down a VERY steep track. A real heart stopper!

    I've written a full report, with 4 videos and a photo slideshow on my blog. Click here

    Just click on the Thompson State Forest heading for the full story.

    A couple of teaser photos...







    Cheers, Sam.
    150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]
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    That IS an amazing campsite. Bet you wish you could have stayed there a bit longer! Nice one.
    [color=#BF4000]2003 V6, Auto, GXL, Factory Bullbar, Rhino Roofbars, Bosch and Hella spotties, Cooper AT3, Bilstein shocks, Ironman awning, GME UHF, MaxTrax.[/color]
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    • #3
      Sure do! One night just wasn't enough.
      150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]

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      • #4
        Geez Sam, nothing like paradise!

        Looks good, love your videos too.

        We'd kill for those surroundings here is SA.
        Cheers
        Micheal.

        2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
        2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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        • #5
          Hi Sam,
          enjoyed every video. thanks for sharing. The reversing of the vehicle in the 4th video is awesome and at 5:40 i felt nervous watching the wheel lift :-)

          Awesome videos.

          Cheers,
          Melbo
          Melbo
          GXL-D4D-Auto-Graphite

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          • #6
            Glad you enjoyed the videos Melbo. Nervous is one word for how I was feeling when the front wheel lifted reversing back down the hill. I can also think of another few words
            150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]

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            • #7
              Looks like a great trip! We'll have to get down there one day..........
              Cheers, Brad
              2007 GXL, Dune, D4D 6 speed manual. Satnav, towbar, Sahara Bullbar, Bridgestone D697's, Cargo Barrier, Stebel Truck Horn, Couplertec Rust Protection, Safari Snorkel, Polyair airbags, Blue Narva 175's, VMS Touring 700HDsII, GME TX3340, Tough Dog 2" lift with adjustable shocks, ARB rear air locker.

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              • #8
                Love it! One of the best looking campsites I've seen.
                2008 V6 GXL 120 | Bilstein & Lovells 2" Lift | Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ 4-Rib (265/70/17) | ARB Winch Bar | Tigerz11 Winch | Cobra HIDs | Airtec Snorkel | Dual Bats | Dept of Interior Rear Drawers | Waeco 60ltr | ARB Air Compressor | Steel Tradesman Rack | ATS Rocksliders | amts Bashplates/Diff Drop/wheel spacer

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                • #9
                  As per usual from you Sam, great videos. I'm currently looking for a place to take the family in the next few weeks and i think we have a winner. Thanks
                  It's actually a very standard 03 GXL V6 Auto with Toyota Bullbar which has never seen dirt.
                  Wish list: 2 inch lift, A/T tyres, Dual battery set up, Safari Snorkle, ARB Bar with winch, lightforce spotties.
                  Planning on making up for all those years of bitumen only travel.

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                  • #10
                    Good Videos, Get yourself a winch and not only could you have kept going it would have been safer than reversing down.

                    Lockers are also a good option. Amazing how far you can go without the need to even bring the winch out.
                    ...........Heaps of cool stuff

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                    • #11
                      05gxl - it sure is a magic spot! Was lucky enough to score a 2nd GoPro for Chrissy so will be able to capture a few more angles now.

                      Sefo - winch may have worked but the only reason we got stopped was the rear diff vein hung up in the centre of the rut. Don't think lockers would have made a difference in that situation although I am keen to get one in the rear.

                      Cheers, Sam.
                      150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]

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