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    Australian Swag

    I've got an el cheapo Kings "Big Daddy Delux" swag. I really like it. It's not as well built as something like a Darche, but it suits my needs just fine. Here's a pic of it (the middle one) from a fishing trip last year: We live in the far-north of Aus, so the ability to roll the sides up...
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    HOTTAP water heater, help me get one shipped to America

    I'm not sure why I missed this thread earlier - I'd have been happy to act as mule to re-ship one of these over to you guys. I'm glad Joolca have started selling direct in the US - it's a great unit and I think you'll really like it. I've been saving up for one of the new V2 units.
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    Frontrunner antenna mount

    Just closing the loop on this one. I mucked with the antenna mount over the Christmas break, but ended up getting frustrated. No matter what I did, I couldn't get it to be loose enough to rotate, but stiff enough to stay in place. So I did what any logical, sensible person would do - I removed...
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    Frontrunner antenna mount

    Yeah, I know about the tension adjustment. Like I said, I've got it wound all the way up so that it's basically impossible to turn by hand, yet it still manages to rattle down with just normal driving. When you adjust the tension up, does the spring pin sit nicely in the detent holes? Mine sorta...
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    Frontrunner antenna mount

    I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to add my experience with using the FrontRunner folding UHF Antenna mount. I bought the antenna mount when I put the FR tub rack on the back of the ute. I had my UHF aerial mounted on the roll bar behind the cab and I liked the spot. Happy to accept...
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    Alberta Bound & Beyond

    Awesome trip report Monte, as always. Thanks for taking the time to write it up - I really appreciate it. Eagerly awaiting the finale. Things I love: Your style of writing. It's super easy to read, it's clear and it's also concise. That's a real skill that most (myself VERY MUCH included) do...
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    Dreaming of a Perentie Turning an ex ADF 6x6 into an expedition vehicle

    No stress Geoff - I hope it helped. I've really enjoyed watching you pull this big girl together. FNQ is perfect this time of the year - the only problem is that apparently I need to work to earn money, instead of just sitting by the pool. Life's just not fair. If you're ever over this way...
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    Dreaming of a Perentie Turning an ex ADF 6x6 into an expedition vehicle

    Great work Carts, as usual. She looks good. If I've understood you correctly, this is the sort of electrical setup you've got: If so, that's basically exactly how I've had my car and camper configured for the past however many years. My solar controller is a Steca, but it should work...
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    Defender 110 double cab with Isuzu turbo diesel build up...

    Very nice. I have a soft-spot for the 110DC's - I almost bought a white Puma from Western Australia a couple of months back. It was very tempting. Keen to see how this one evolves. Also - +1 for the RHD :D Cheers, Matt
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    Prepping a defender 130 for around the world..

    Looks great - coming along very well! I like the intake grill on the Webasto too - good peace of mind. re: this, when I set up my HE shower, I borrowed unwiredadventure's idea from here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/43197-On-Board-Hot-Water-Install-for-Shower and plumbed in one...
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    79 series dual cab build

    Ladder looks great. Very handy. Re: "the other thing" - my money is on: Cheers, Matt
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    Dreaming of a Perentie Turning an ex ADF 6x6 into an expedition vehicle

    Fantastic carts! I'll be watching this closely :) Love the "Maximum poof load" sticker :D. Always good to know your load limits. Cheers, Matt
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    79 series dual cab build

    Nice work Rumpig - that's an awesome "clean slate" base. And it's even in the right colour :). I love the canopy - very well thought-out. I'll send everything you've said about dual cabs bending when overloaded, and the spare tyres seems to be a bit factor in that. Great idea having it so far...
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    Arizona and New Mexico Adventure

    Wow - fantastic photos and breathtaking scenery! Thanks for writing it up. Absolutely stunning. And a big congratulations too! Cheers, Matt
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    Prepping a defender 130 for around the world..

    That is cheap - surely a typo? Tempted to order a couple for myself. Have you heard back about yours at all yet? Did the transaction go through? Long time reader - first time commenter. Loving the work you're doing to the 130. Cheers, Matt
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    My new 79 Series Dualcab

    Now that a bit of time has passed, I've got a question for you. Playing "what-ifs", I know, but given that you've got really good (regrettable) experience with one side of the argument now, I'm keen to hear your thoughts. Given the accident that you had, do you think: a) the sheer strength of...
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    My new 79 Series Dualcab

    Ouch. Glad to hear you're basically OK, although that list of injuries isn't anything to sneeze at either. Cars can always be rebuilt, and it sounds like your insurance company is on your side, which is good. Rest up - it always takes longer than you think to get over something like that. Don't...
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    My 2001 Pathfinder (R50 ) mild/budget build

    THIS is something I want to see. I've thought about doing the same for mine for a while, since my spare has to go on the roof. But I have always been worried about how to attach it to the car. That said, I've never been serious enough (or just too lazy to) to pull the bumper off - looks like...
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    My 2001 Pathfinder (R50 ) mild/budget build

    Tommicron, I run 245/75R16 KM2's on my Pathfinder. It's an AU-delivered one, so has the 3.3L engine - we didn't get the bigger 3.5L version here. Hence, your performance might differ from mine slightly. However I also do a lot of towing with a trailer around the same weight as yours. I run a 2"...
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