In this DVD

 

The McAlisters have made it to mid-north Queensland for the third leg of their trip around Australia.

 

Starting in Mackay, the heart of sugar cane country, Rob and Marg take a tour of a working sugar farm and have a go at cutting cane. Rob then gets the Isuzu fitted with a Taipan exhaust system while Marg explores Eungella National Park. Airlie Beach is their next stop to check out the Great Barrier Reef and Rob will try to catch that fish he keeps promising on a fishing charter!

 

From Airlie, they’ll head to the beautiful beaches of Bowen and then on to Townsville to visit Reef HQ and the Billabong Sanctuary. Mission Beach, a fantastic free camp spot, and Paronella Park are also part of this exciting journey before finishing this trip in Cairns.

 

Tech features in this episode include diesel and gas heaters from Dometic, fi tting of Ora tow mirrors, a word on load and speed ratings from Cooper Tires, and a TJM product presentation on your tow vehicle’s frontal protection. Be sure to join this incredible journey!

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Crusader Caravans / The Manhattan

This issue, Marg shows us around the interior of their Manhattan. You’ll notice that Rob and Marg have had their Manhattan customised to suit their particular needs. You will now see they have recliner chairs instead of bench seats, a folding table for more space, an office and washing machine in the bathroom area, and single bed configuration in order to maximise space.

 

The Manhattan

Size: 23'

Tare: 2550

GTM: 2660

ATM: 2950

Priced from $69,990

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Isuzu / Isuzu D-Max Ute

The Isuzu D-Max is the perfect tow vehicle for touring around Australia. Rob and Marg drive the 2010 diesel Isuzu D-Max LS-M with automatic transmission, priced from $42,600. For more information, contact your local dealer.

Kerb weight: 1920kg

Tare mass: 1865kg

Gross combination mass: 5900kg

Gross vehicle mass: 2900kg

Pay load: 980kg

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TJM

This issue, TJM added some more accessories to the Isuzu D-Max. They added a TJM 15 Steel Front Protection Bar, TJM side steps and steel side protection bars, Brightpatch X-Ray Lights and an Airtec Snorkel.

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Cooper Tires / Cooper Tires

This week Cooper Tires explains Load Index and Speed Rating. The Load Index is the maximum load a tyre can carry while the Speed Rating is the maximum speed you can drive on them. For more information on Load Index and Speed Ratings, visit the Cooper Tires website or contact them for an information sheet.

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Poron / Polaris

Rob and Marg use a Polaris all-in-one In-Dash Multimedia unit which includes GPS/DVD, Bluetooth, iPod and iPhone connectivity, radio, CD changer, USB/SD, digital screen, infrared camera on caravan or trailer, and cable kit. With a RRP of $1650, they can be sure not to get lost ever again, and their friends and family can keep track of them using the Polaris tracking system.

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Ora Products / Towing Mirrors

Ora Products produce tow mirrors that securely attach to your tow vehicle. Their products include the Mirror Mounted Ora Mirror and the Torino that extends up to 450mm to help you see better on the road.

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Dometic Group / Dometic

Caravan Man Tony Briant talked about keeping warm this issue with Truma Combi or Boiler and the Eberspacher Diesel Air Heater. The Truma Boiler will keep your RV’s water hot, while the Diesel Air Heater will ensure a warm RV. The Truma Combi does both the job in one.

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Viking Kayaks

Viking Kayaks are stable and safe with a grabline edging, self-bailing outlets and the seating does not restrain or cover the body and are lightweight and sleek.

 

Rob & Marg’s Kayaks

Model: Javlin 14

Weight: 19kg

Length: 4m

Load Capacity: 120kg

RRP: $1095

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Thermal Cookware / Thermos Shuttle Chef

The Thermos Shuttle Chef  has an inner stainless steel saucepan with a carbon steel plate sandwiched into the heavy base. The outer carry container has a vacuum chamber between two walls of stainless steel, ensuring the best insulation keeping the hot hot and the cold cold.

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Taipan XP / Taipan XP Exhaust System

In this issue of Caravan and Motorhome, a Taipan XP Exhaust System was installed into Rob and Marg’s D-Max. They make exhaust systems to suit most new turbo diesel and petrol vehicles and give them more performance, power and torque.

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