Yep, that was us...we were heading into Port Augusta to fuel up after spending the night at Hancocks Lookout Rest Area which is on the edge of the range above the Gulf. A good spot to stay, beautiful sunsets over the gulf, although it’s a bit exposed, especiallywhen the winds are gusting like...
Fg4oz hit the nail on the head, the Toyos are very sensitive to pressure. To get the best out of them you need to Constantly adjust due to road surface.
Well spotted!!!!
The truck is parked outside of Rainbow Sea Resort which is where we live now, that is when we are not travelling. Normally the truck is in a shed, to keep it away from all that nasty salt spray.
However we brought it out on the weekend to pack for our next big trip which starts...
Great news your back on the road again. Safe travels. We are off to the west coast on a week or so, so will keep my eyes open for you near Ceduna. Cheers
Steve
Seems to be a few more tyres coming onto the market recently, here are a couple of links to explore if you are currently in the market.
https://www.eva4x4.com.au/collections/expedition-motorhomes
http://www.trucksupersingles.com.au/tyres.html
Here is a little I wrote on my upgrade
http://www.4wdaus.com/leaf-spring-upgrade-canter-4x4/
But basically I run SSA gear now, my original ROBO shocks were terrible, 1 seezed etc. my thoughts have been to have gear that can be replaced easily if required and not having to rely on specialist...
Here is my Tyre experience if that assist? It was suggested I was running too high Tyre pressures over dirt road.
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/toyo-285-70-r19-5-m608z.155631/#post-2048606
Queensland Fuel Tanks have a good quality tank in Aluminium or Steel. Give some thought on how you are going to connect them together also if you are going to run other draws from them. eg diesel heater. Best to ensure the tanks are equiped for this. Also are you going to run sender units in...
Hi Biggoolies
Having been through the adding leaves to springs, would consider an alternative. Here is a link to something I wrote some time ago. Hope this help?
http://www.4wdaus.com/leaf-spring-upgrade-canter-4x4/
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