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I would like to get advice on the best after market Cruise Control for my 2003 J78R 1HD FTE TD 4.2 Troopy reliability is my first prioirty not cost, although I am looking for a bargain. Any body help on advice? Cheers to anybody that chips in.

Well from what I have heard the desert has a lot of sand!! a real lot of sand!!!...but you could correct me if I am wrong. I heard it is still dry Oh! did I mention sandy as well? On a serious note we have had severe heat waves in NSW Australia reaching near 50 degrees heat 46 degree where I...

Cheers mate nice sound solid common sense advice ..The only problem I got is I have accepted the offer of going on a 8 week trip via Simpson Desert and Canning Stock and a few other places from the itenerey I have been given, so I am in a learn as much as I can mode and we go in about 7-8...

This is a very simple break down of how to figure out usage of power to requirements. I assume, to really know your needs you really have to over compensate when guessing what you need just to be sure you are covered when going out the first time just like the newbie travellers like me who are...

Thank you for that link ...interesting infomation.

Will be making an appointment to get a second opinion for sure now that I have doubts.

Hmmmm very interesting indeed! Grease shackless??? have to check I really have no idea how old these shocks are but have been told they have rarely seen heavy use or outback conditions I asked how he could tell? he replied just but the condition of the underside of the vehicle which he said was...

Hi Guys looking to get a 150W-200W Flexible solar panel for the roof. Just need some recommendations and advice as to what I should get they must be reliable and efficient and been used by members in real life conditions. I looked at the best ones Solbian but they are way to pricey for my...

Thank you for your advice it is very much appreciated, I will be taking shocks with me and I am not sure about leaf springs because I have extra tanks under the troopy! I will check to see if I can fit. I am near my full weight load so have to be careful. I am not a careless driver I will be...

Yes your right! carry a spare set ...cant hurt..only your pocket but small price to pay to save hours maybe days of hassles...yes! a spare set for sure..where's the phone!!!

Spoke to ARB today and asked about the Old Man Emu range from about 8-10 years ago (maybe when they were installed) and ARB said it looks like it is the full OME Kit from the images I sent. They warranty them for around 100,000k so if the Troopy has only approx 75-80k on the clock they should...

Forgot to ask but can you provide me with a link to "Introduction" section please? Thank you

I will post in the dedication section ...sorry!

Good advice indeed, thanks

Hi Guys I have a low km approx 75k Troopy 1 HD J78R RV carrier (2003) converted and fully laden to near max GVM carrying capacity with a little over 200kg left. I have the full Old Man Emu suspension Kit which is about 10 years old but has not been used heavy at all. The question I would...

Hmmmmmm I never ever thought of that..good observations!!...How can I tell if they are not the stock standard from the factory? because it lives on the Ocean front the Troopy has been rust protected with a black anti rust paint all under the vehicle so its hard to read anything. I have not got...

Hi Guys Just wondering what the opinion is on changing my shocks from the stock standard build? I have a 2003 1HD J78R Turbo 4.2. very low Km (under 80k) I have not done much off road as yet but will be going to remote places I assume. Will the stock shocks be able to cope or do I need to...

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