Great report and excellent photographs. Thanks for posting.
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My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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A fantastic report Paul, really appreciate the detail and photos.
How much water do you think you were using on average per day?
Cheers
Robert[B]Robert
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Originally posted by gumboot View PostA fantastic report Paul, really appreciate the detail and photos.
How much water do you think you were using on average per day?
Cheers
Robert[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]
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Paul....
When sourcing your Water.... Was that from Taps (for Drinking water) or did it also include from some of the running/flowing creeks or is it not advisable to drink water from these running creeks ?? If u did drink the water from the creek is it advisable to boil it 1st?
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Originally posted by rob_macca67 View PostPaul....
When sourcing your Water.... Was that from Taps (for Drinking water) or did it also include from some of the running/flowing creeks or is it not advisable to drink water from these running creeks ?? If u did drink the water from the creek is it advisable to boil it 1st?
Rob
We were able to source from treated tap water suitable for drinking. We also had some water purification tablets had we had to source from streams etc but there was no need as we filled up when there was an opportunity. Also much better to have a full tank as the sloshing sound of a half full tank isn't the best.
Paul[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]
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Originally posted by JCG View PostEnjoyable read and excellent photographs. I'll keep my eye for you on your way home as we leave Brisbane on Sunday 01/09 heading for the Cape![SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]
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Originally posted by outdoorgaz View PostGreat story and photos Brains - what camera were you using?
A few different ones,
Nikon D600
Canon 650D (I think)
Panasonic FT3 (stills and some video stills)
GoPro 3 (some video stills)
iPhone 5
Samsung Galaxy
Fuji (unknown model)
Canon (unknown model)
Most are from the Nikon D600 or Panasonic FT3.[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]
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Paul which were you shooting?My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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Originally posted by mjrandom View PostPaul which were you shooting?[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]
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Nooice Paul... great readCheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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Firstly I have updated the entry at
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post425771
Now I continue with the adventure.
So on the way north we had heard that Palm Creek was difficult and that quite a number of vehicles were not even attempting to cross Palm Creek. Once we got to Bramwell Junction we decided to refuel vehicles first prior to having lunch.
Once lunch was complete we had noticed quite a number of vehicles head towards Palm Creek only to see them drive back out and head up the Bypass track towards Bamaga. So we thought it must be way too hard and we decided that we too should take this much easier less adventurous option...as well. I mean we didn't want to risk breaking any fingernails having to do any track building. Yeah sure!
Off we went taking the Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and heading towards the first crossing Palm Creek. When we were about 200 metres into the track we were passed by a group heading back out who were saying that it was impassable, we were quite shocked as there was a 150 Prado in the group. Were we about to find the same, should we just turn around and head back to Brisbane, I mean we'd only driven a bit over 2500 kms so far and I guess if it was going to be too hard then we just should give it a go.
Once we arrived at Palm Creek we all went to check it out to see how bad it really was.
And YES it was pretty bad but we could do some track building, dragging some logs and larger branches to an area in the left track that was about 80cm lower than the right track. Richo at this point when shovels were coming out and lifting was involved had disappeared! (For some reason I checked my vehicle when I got back just to make sure Richo hadn't sabotaged my vehicle in any way) No idea why I would think that..
Last edited by Brains; 20-08-2013, 01:04 AM.[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]
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Great report Paul. Looking forward to our trip there starting next week. Did you get my PM regarding tyre pressures?
cheers
Jim2004,GXL V6 Auto. ARB bullbar,IPF 900 spotlights, Milford cargo barrier, GME TX3400UHF, Coupler Tec, Cooper AT3's, Safari Snorkel, Dual batteries, King Springs and Bilsteins.
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