Considering what 4WD to get...

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  • keith
    keith
    5 years ago
    What part of Perth is it in Bob ?, spotted the rego plate before I read the post. Looks loved.
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting keith on 01 Jan 2019 04:58 AM

    What part of Perth is it in Bob ?, spotted the rego plate before I read the post. Looks loved.

    It is in Albany mate, going to fly in and get a hire car to Albany then start the trip back to Adelaide.
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting dyna13 on 01 Jan 2019 04:05 AM

    Jesus LB now that’s a rig built for cruising comfort 

    Not wrong mate, won't need to worry about accommodation on the way home lol.

    It has a brand new 5KVA generator with it as well as 2 x long range fuel tanks on the F250 = 260 Litres




  • STROPP
    STROPP
    5 years ago
    Well done again lofty, offer still stands if you need a bed in Perth mate ??
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting STROPP on 01 Jan 2019 07:08 AM

    Well done again lofty, offer still stands if you need a bed in Perth mate ??

    Cheers Bro, I will see what time, date, I manage to fly in with and go from there.

    Appreciate the offer
  • STROPP
    STROPP
    5 years ago
    Quoting STROPP on 01 Jan 2019 07:08 AM

    Well done again lofty, offer still stands if you need a bed in Perth mate ??

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 01 Jan 2019 07:10 AM

    Cheers Bro, I will see what time, date, I manage to fly in with and go from there.

    Appreciate the offer

    No drama at all 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting JFE on 01 Jan 2019 04:13 AM

    You could drag Adelaide somewhere more interesting with that rig.

    Makes my Ranger look small.

    Maybe drag the wine section up to QLD but please leave all the SA sour people down there to whine about loosing their wines
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting JFE on 01 Jan 2019 04:13 AM

    You could drag Adelaide somewhere more interesting with that rig.

    Makes my Ranger look small.

    Maybe drag the wine section up to QLD but please leave all the SA sour people down there to whine about loosing their wines
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    5 years ago
    Quoting JFE on 01 Jan 2019 04:13 AM

    You could drag Adelaide somewhere more interesting with that rig.

    Makes my Ranger look small.

    Quoting paulybronco on 01 Jan 2019 09:57 AM

    Maybe drag the wine section up to QLD but please leave all the SA sour people down there to whine about loosing their wines

    Ang on Ang on. Souff Australya as some beautiful spots. Seriously. Queensland Humidity, phew who"d have that?
    All in Aussie has so much good , bad and indifferent.
    Not left since 1980, not leaving again.

  • Rivo
    Rivo
    5 years ago
    Quoting keith on 01 Jan 2019 04:58 AM

    What part of Perth is it in Bob ?, spotted the rego plate before I read the post. Looks loved.

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 01 Jan 2019 06:58 AM

    It is in Albany mate, going to fly in and get a hire car to Albany then start the trip back to Adelaide.

    There is a good Harley Dealership in Albany Bob......if you have time its worth a look.
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting keith on 01 Jan 2019 04:58 AM

    What part of Perth is it in Bob ?, spotted the rego plate before I read the post. Looks loved.

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 01 Jan 2019 06:58 AM

    It is in Albany mate, going to fly in and get a hire car to Albany then start the trip back to Adelaide.

    Quoting Rivo on 02 Jan 2019 11:51 AM

    There is a good Harley Dealership in Albany Bob......if you have time its worth a look.

    Cheers mate, will check it out
  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    5 years ago
    Quoting JFE on 23 Dec 2018 02:11 AM

    Bloody. Mazda service is meant to be better than Ford! 

    Have you asked about the switch off option? I’m getting first service tomorrow so I will ask, out interest but will leave it alone (with fingers crossed).

    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Dec 2018 02:23 AMedited: 23 Dec 2018 02:25 AM

    I refuse to ever attend a Mazda dealership again! I have been told, true or not, that the smart alternator can be reprogrammed via a service tool to charge differently to its current factory settings. I will mention it to our mechanic on its next service. Just as a matter of conversation just mention that you have some concerns about so many people having an issue just to see what his reaction is when you take yours in tomorrow...

    Quoting Wholehog on 23 Dec 2018 08:01 PM

    Pretty sure u can get an alternator charge booster.....it’s just a diode which goes in the fuse box and instead of charge rate dropping it remains constant.

    I have had one in my Hilux running fridge and stuff for 8 years now with no issues whatsoever...and only on its second battery.

    I too have a spade diode that replaces the spade fuse on the alternator of our 200 series Diesel . Boosted charge from 13.7 to 14.1/14.2 volts to charge a deep cell battery whilst driving . I'm pretty sure it's not a smart charger type alternator , but another new type .
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Flew to Perth and Stropp picked us up and drove us down to Albany to collect the new 5th wheel and F250 combo. Very happy with it, and am currently on my way back to Adelaide to get her ready for our big trip.


  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Having custom graphics made up. Going to have a giant Phoenix on the front with fire decals down the side.
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    5 years ago
    So did you decide on a 4wd JFE?  I cant be bothered sifting through the Ive got a bigger dick than yours posts to find out !!
  • JFE
    JFE
    5 years ago
    Quoting binnsy on 24 Jan 2019 05:37 AM

    So did you decide on a 4wd JFE?  I cant be bothered sifting through the Ive got a bigger dick than yours posts to find out !!

    Hey mate - I got a MY19 Ford Wildtrak, with the biturbo engine and genuine bullbar.
    Really happy with it so far with 7500 kms over the last two months. Great ride on/off road, I’m particularly impressed with how good it is as a touring machine. And it came with 5 years free servicing and warranty. Only mod I have planned is a set of spotties.  
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    5 years ago
    Quoting binnsy on 24 Jan 2019 05:37 AM

    So did you decide on a 4wd JFE?  I cant be bothered sifting through the Ive got a bigger dick than yours posts to find out !!

    Quoting JFE on 27 Jan 2019 07:12 AM

    Hey mate - I got a MY19 Ford Wildtrak, with the biturbo engine and genuine bullbar.

    Really happy with it so far with 7500 kms over the last two months. Great ride on/off road, I’m particularly impressed with how good it is as a touring machine. And it came with 5 years free servicing and warranty. Only mod I have planned is a set of spotties.  

    Nice one, I have the 3.2 Ranger and very happy with it.  I fitted a light bar from https://www.stedi.com.au/ the quality of their stuff is amazing.  far better than a few others I have tried and prices are very good.  You can order on line and they have spotties as well.  can supply wiring kits so basically plug and play.  Not sure where you are but their showroom is in Hoppers Crossing in Vic.  They have lights and bars set up for demos.  
  • JFE
    JFE
    5 years ago
    Binnsy - that’s the lot I’m going with. Steadily seem to have a good rep and the reviews I’ve read put them close to the top too.
    I haven’t decided whether to go 24 inch lightbar or the 9 inch spotties. More for looks and occasional use. 
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    5 years ago


    Heres the pics JFE Cant spin them the right way up, have changed them in my gallery but didnt seem to work.  
  • JFE
    JFE
    5 years ago
    Yeah seen that. Doesn’t impact newer models. And perhaps when changing the oil, do it quick - don’t go read the paper or post on HD Forums.
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