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mowog
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Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:26 pm Posts: 475
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Stage 1 Tug mods.
We are doing some mods to the Discovery 4 in preparation for our Savannah Way trip next year.
Stage 1:
Longranger Aux fuel tank and a Kaymar rear bar for the spare wheel.
That lot is an eye watering $5400 fitted.
This is secluded to happen in early October. The next stage is wheels and tyres.
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Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE. Long range aux tank, Kaymar Rear Bar 21' Lotus Trackvan Extreme. (Arriving soon)
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Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:40 pm |
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woodpecker
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Joined: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:31 pm Posts: 503 Location: PT STEPHENS NSW
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
mowog wrote: We are doing some mods to the Discovery 4 in preparation for our Savannah Way trip next year.
Stage 1:
Longranger Aux fuel tank and a Kaymar rear bar for the spare wheel.
That lot is an eye watering $5400 fitted.
This is secluded to happen in early October. The next stage is wheels and tyres. I cant believe how much these aftermarket suppliers charge and do you really need it ? The sons mate did the whole of Australia with a 80s model Hilux no mods and a $2000 camper trailer and the only problem he had was a broken towing pintle which he wired up with fencing wire to get to the next town.He had a ball and was a real adventure.But i suppose if you have the money and it makes life more comfortable go for it,me id rather ruff it old style like our pioneers.Cheers Neil
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Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:00 pm |
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mowog
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
Need want?
Doesn't matter really.
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Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE. Long range aux tank, Kaymar Rear Bar 21' Lotus Trackvan Extreme. (Arriving soon)
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Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:11 pm |
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tobes
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Joined: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:36 pm Posts: 180
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
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Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:54 pm |
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mowog
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Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:26 pm Posts: 475
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
woodpecker
I have bit more time for a better response.
First point when I travel I want to do it comfort which is why I don't own an old HiLux....
The actual mods are not that expensive really based on the actual percentage of the actual cost of the car. I will spend less than 10% of the value of the car to achieve the outcomes I want.
The information posted here is for those who may be interested in doing similar mods to their tugs. Just about any new tug today will benefit from extra fuel capacity. If you are headed to more remote places then its almost mandatory that is unless you are happy to pay stupid prices for fuel in remote areas.
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Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE. Long range aux tank, Kaymar Rear Bar 21' Lotus Trackvan Extreme. (Arriving soon)
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Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:39 am |
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tobes
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Joined: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:36 pm Posts: 180
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
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Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:34 am |
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woodpecker
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Joined: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:31 pm Posts: 503 Location: PT STEPHENS NSW
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
mowog wrote: woodpecker
I have bit more time for a better response.
First point when I travel I want to do it comfort which is why I don't own an old HiLux....
The actual mods are not that expensive really based on the actual percentage of the actual cost of the car. I will spend less than 10% of the value of the car to achieve the outcomes I want.
The information posted here is for those who may be interested in doing similar mods to their tugs. Just about any new tug today will benefit from extra fuel capacity. If you are headed to more remote places then its almost mandatory that is unless you are happy to pay stupid prices for fuel in remote areas. Understand.Cheers neil
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Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:49 am |
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mdgodf
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Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:14 am Posts: 39 Location: Bilgola, Sydney
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
mowog wrote: We are doing some mods to the Discovery 4 in preparation for our Savannah Way trip next year.
Stage 1:
Longranger Aux fuel tank and a Kaymar rear bar for the spare wheel.
That lot is an eye watering $5400 fitted.
This is secluded to happen in early October. The next stage is wheels and tyres. How much fuel will that give you on board in total? And did you have any other reasons for fitting the rear bar other then locating the spare wheel?
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Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:36 pm |
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mowog
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Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:26 pm Posts: 475
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
The Aux Tank is 104l the main is 85l.
The rear bar is for the spare. The Kaymar bar also has options for an extra spare or jerry can. I wanted a quality bar that can take some punishment.
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Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE. Long range aux tank, Kaymar Rear Bar 21' Lotus Trackvan Extreme. (Arriving soon)
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Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:47 pm |
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mdgodf
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Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:14 am Posts: 39 Location: Bilgola, Sydney
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Re: Stage 1 Tug mods.
mowog wrote: The Aux Tank is 104l the main is 85l.
The rear bar is for the spare. The Kaymar bar also has options for an extra spare or jerry can. I wanted a quality bar that can take some punishment. Thanks
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Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:56 pm |
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