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Yep, its true, ASDA do tyres, and even better, they list BFG A/T's...... Needed 265/70r17 BFG AT, getting quoted figures of about £200, ASDA came in at £180 fitted at local dealers. Saw Goodyear Wranglers, didnt check others. Worth checking out, you can order them and choose where they are...

Hi all, Been away so long thought I had better post here first! Anyway, I'm back in the swing of things again, taking part in the October trip to Portugal, going to splash out on a pop up roof tent for some extra comfort this year... Regards all Pete

is the fuel strike over? trip is next week, windering if I need to take extra :)

My father in law is happy for us to use his friends & family card, when booking online it will give you a 10% discount on Brittany Ferries. He also gets a £10 voucher! The card costs £200 to initially purchase if you want your own, but then gives you 30% discount. Pm me for discount number :)...

I've been looking at getting a 1 man cot-tent for the Alps trip to use on the rough camp nights. I already have a King Goanna Stretcher, so I'm wondering if I can simply fit a 1 man tent on top! Anyone tried this?

I am planning some wild camping on the alps route. I have a decent 1 man pop-up, but was thinking of a 1-man tent that sits off the ground, a cross between a camp bed / tent / swag. Any thoughts? Pete

Hi all Am looking at BFG ATKO2's for my Hilux. The size is 265/70r17. But the markings after that arent clear......some say 112S and some say 121S, some say 112Q ! The handbook says the spec is 112S, but am I right in thinking that 121S has a higher weight loading, or speed rating, or...

Hi all, I am off to France on 26th June for a 10ish 10 day trip down to the Grenoble sort of area. Trip theme is 'Balcony Roads', and we are planning some high level tracks. If anyone fancies it, feel free to join in. Outbound Southampton on 26th June, return Southampton 6/7 July. Will be...

Went along with a Defender group today (my buddy is a member) to Devon 4x4. They opened up the workshops and shop stores, very accommodating. They are moving their shop to a much bigger building, loads of expedition stuff. On display are two James Baroud pop-up hardshell rooftents, very...

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Ive been buying the Safe Store cases at Clas Ohlsen (brilliant shop!) Ive got 3 of the smaller ones for gopro kit, handheld vhf kit and one for storage emergency disc lamps. They are £24.99. There are larger sizes, plus one on wheels. Waterproof and dustproof so can be stored outside etc.

On the off chance you have one, don't use it. Their microfilter technology doesnt work against viruses. Company have put themselves into administration (probably to avoid the legal suit with Oxfam).

Just been reading a review of the new KO2's on Expedition Portal. At 15,000 miles he reckons they are a marvel - he swapped from KM2's, but reckons the KO2 is giving superior mud performance. Its certainly a tyre I want to try, I thought my KM2's were great, and the only AT ive had before...

23 - 24 January, Olympia in London. Part of the Adventure Travel Show. Anyone thinking of going? Pete

I want a 2nd set of alloys for the hilux, but they a bit expensive. What size are 120 wheels? I need 17", the wheel is 7.5J with a 30 offset. Pete

Had a trip there today with the 4x4Response team I'm in - it was a group bonding thing, not actual training, was great fun :icon-biggrin: David runs a 80 series as a van, and a nice 100 series as a refined runabout. On the site he's got a LR90 with front and rear difflocks, but as he's a pretty...

There is a circular access hole, about 30mm in diameter, in the floor of the hilux. It has 4 cables going through it from the canopy wiring. Originally it had a foam type grommet, but that gone so the cables can go through. I'm now scratching my head as to how to waterproof it. I also...

Hi Can anyone help out with suggested routres for the French Alps? Looks like I may have a week over there coming up. Cheers Pete

Happy birthday to me....... Got myself one of these chimney style kettles. Should remove my reliance on aerosol style gas bottles for boiling water, theres an attachment for pots as well but havent got one yet.

Anyone got any of the 1:50,000 Discovery series? Am wondering if its good enough scale for planning routes on minor roads. There is a 1:25000 series but it would be 4x cost. I'm not going down the online mapping route, I want solid paper, old school :icon-cool: Pete

Well, todays events should put most off Tunisia :( Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Im training in Cardiff next week, anyone around for a beer one evening? Pete

Continuing the theme of landcruiser owners converting to Hilux, Ive bought myself a new Hilux Invincible. I thought long and hard about it, I had a 2004 Ford Ranger which, whilst it was faultless, I was pleased to change for a 1996 Prado, so going back to a quadcab was a bit unsettling. First...

Im not going to Portugal this year, so have been looking for options. After reading a trip report in this months 4x4 Magazine i'm considering the west coast of Ireland. Minor roads, tracks and beach camping, together with pubs and sightseeing will be the order of the day. This will be family...

I wonder how yesterdays terrorist murders of tourists will impact on people thinking of overlanding in Tunisia?

Ok, firstly, I accept all the comments of 'what did you expect' coming my way :icon-cry: I have 3 days training in Cardiff next month, so went on to the Travelodge website to book some cheap accomodation. Went onto their site, and an invite to complete a Travelodge feedback questionaire popped...

Anyone going to this, its last weekend in March? Pete

As you may have read, I've ordered a new Hi-Lux, which means that my 3.0 Prado will be sold. Its a 1996 jap market Prado, 3.0 kzte. Its an auto, in metallic green and a 7 seater. It has an intercooler, and the rear diff has a limited slip differential. Mileage is approx 125,000m (altho its in...

I'm putting it in here cos its sort of a hi-lux.... Watching a programme about people emigrating to Thailand, the guy was driving what looked like a hi-lux when filmed from the front, but when they did the inside shot it was a 7 seater, not a crew cab. Anyone know what it was - a hilux station...

Well, I'm looking to buy a new truck. Accountant tells me I need a commercial, as its 100% tax deductible in year 1, then 18% depreciation per year, so is a very good way of buying a vehicle. So, thats swung thing towards a Hi-lux. Quadcab isnt entirely for me, but the advantages outweigh the...

posted in ebay section.....

Was perusing Autotrader last night and spotted this: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201411239189947/sort/default/radius/1500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/quicksearch/true/page/1/price-from/7500/model/land_cruiser/postcode/ta52jn/make/toyota/price-to/8000/usedcars?logcode=p...

Is it possible to tell from the photo whether this is a 4 or 5 speed auto? Its a 5 speed I'm looking for, and I'd have thought a 2005 had this, but possibly not :think: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LANDCRUISER-4-2-TDA-AMAZON-2005-/121567699397?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4dffe1c5 Pete

Hi What year has the 100 series received an interior upgrade? I'm looking at either a 54 or early 55 plate model for the lower VED, but wondering if a later 55 or 56 plate would have an facelifted interior? Pete

Can anyone enlighten me as to how to remove the OE roofabrs on my lwb Prado? I need to take them off so the roofrack will fit, but cant see how they dismantle from the outside, and dont want to be touching the interior headlining. Pete

Not sure if you can see the photo as its a closed group, but a really nice looking 100 for sale. He is asking £8000 one, its a 4.2 with 175,000 on the clock, 160,000 of which is Toyota servicing. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152496012852245&set=pcb.902837963069861&type=1&theater

BBc Click mentioned a couple of satellite-type broadband/comms systems, thought they may be of interest. Technology seems to be dropping below £1000 now. http://www.groundcontrol.com/Wideye_iSavi.htm I thought the satcase looked good, and below £700. http://www.satcase.com/video/ Pete

These seem very good value? http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/toyota-land-cruiser-colorado-1992-97-titan-roof-rack Any thoughts? Pete

Hi all, Been offered a brand new and unused Superwinch EP9000 winch, with wire and remote etc. Wants £250.00 Downside is its 24v. It looks such a bargain I'm inclined to buy it 'just in case'...... Arent some of the later 80's 24volt (I know 24v means valves, dont throw stuff at me...). Pete

Watching 'The Mist' on Netflix - main character drives a 50 Series Landcruiser. Where else you seen 50's?

This is quite interesting. Anyone recognise it? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409167432585/sort/default/price-from/0/page/12/usedcars/model/land_cruiser/onesearchad/used/make/toyota/price-to/20000/postcode/ta52jn/quicksearch/true/radius/1501?logcode=p 24v with an auto box...

Looking for an alternative to Portugal in 2015. I was hoping for only 1 day travel, but realistically that may not be viable, so am thinking of ferry to Santander but much shorter drive in Spain. Can anyone help with advice on that area of Spain above Portugal?

Well, truck is 99% packed. Setting off at mid-day on Sunday, heading for Plymouth and the overnighter to Santander, then head south-west to Valladolid, Zamora and finally Braganca. Initially aim to be in Braganca for maybe 5 days, then possibly down to Monteines (Mountains!!) for the rest, or...

Had the timing belt, bearing and tensioner changed today. The belt that came off had done 100,000km....looks brand new and unused - I actually checked with the garage theyd put the right one back on! Tried to draw a small amount of atf off to check its not contaminated by antifreeze - put new...

Can anybody tell me what type of gas bottle this valve attachs to? It has a threaded connector, which ive not seen before.

I've got a 2.5m long batwing (like foxwing) awning. It needs to be fixed to vertical fittings, but I dont have a roofrack and dont really want one, so i'm a bit stumped as to what to attach it to. I guess roof bars but I havent seen any vertical ones, they tend to have a slope. Anyone got a...

Only a few hours left, but at the moment at £1000 below its value. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/toyota-landcruiser-prado-/161388759559?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Pete

Cant find it! There was a thread running on a member with a hi-lux creating an overlander.......anyone know where it is?

Ok, its been discussed here about my cyclist incident last year, basically cyclist comes out of cycle lane into side of my car, blames me. I have been told by my broker (AF) that until its resolved my insurer views it as blameworthy on my part, and I lose 2 years ncb - I had max of 5, so I...

Hi Does anyone have a landline type number for Julian. He has advertised a job which my lad wants to apply for, we've tried the 0845 number, facebook message and email, but no response. I know he's busy, but its a long way to go to pop in on the off-chance of speaking to him Pete