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I am looking to replace a set of Gladiator MT 37” tyres on my NPS, and was hoping for a few opinions on the available options (in Oz). I am looking for an all terrain tyre- less aggressive than the gladiators. Atw have a gladiator AT or Patriot rugged terrain and Truck Supersingles have Radar...

I have had the gladiators on for around 45000kms, they are now worn and impossible to balance- I should have been more diligent on rotation and probably would have gotten another 10k on them. They have been an awesome tyre, once aired down to suit the conditions there is no stopping the...

We paid around $2200 with the caravan, around 14m long a year ago. Have your truck measurements to tell them for the quote- as mentioned above make sure you are not quoted the rate for a commercial truck. Mine is not registered as a camper. Worth going down, tassie is awesome.

Awesome! I can’t wait to see the final product

It was my understanding that the NHVR - National Heavy Vehicle Reguator looks after any modifications to heavy vehicles- ( vehicle over 4.5t)?? Before I had engineering for my wheels and tyres I had to submit a form to them and wait for there reply paperwork- didn’t happen in a hurry!

Couple photos of our trip up the Tele track - Cape York

Cheers javajoe, i was worried if I went to far I wouldn’t be able to back them off, will adjust them and see how it goes

Hmm ... pretty sure they are supposed to self adjust. The adjuster is not like the older models, there is only a small hole where it adjusts. If you want to back them off to remove the drum you have to insert an Allen key or similar to push a spring/ wire back so you can back them off. If you...

Hey John, any pics of progress on the build? How will you stay under 4.5t...that will be tough

I have learnt that you will need to carry 2 spares. As you have mentioned any of the super single tyres are not commonly stocked, especially away from the capital cities... learnt that the hard way unfortunately

Hi, hoping for some advice on the brakes on the nps. I know they aren’t the greatest and have read some older posts of problems other members have had, thankfully I don’t have the same issues as them. As far as I know my brakes are supposed to be self adjusting -2013 NPS 300. When I depress...

I actually went over the weigh bridge today as we have upgraded the van that we bought new to an older Bushtracker(respected full off-road caravan). 10t gcm right on the dot!- caravan is bang on 3.5t with a ball weight on the truck of 280kg, so without the caravan truck is 6.220t. This is at...

Yes it definitely slows up considerably on long drawn out hills, to be expected I suppose. Most of the time it will comfortably sit on 90-100km whilst towing. It improved with the chip fitted.

This is what we are currently driving (towing a caravan) on our trip around oz

Wow, you certainly do live in a wild place over there! Make you realise how lucky we are in oz. I was just reading your last post on family friendly 4x4 s thread. Maybe you are getting a bit ahead of yourself....I would not write off the nps. As you now know the weight can creep up quickly...

Absolutely, you compare the price of a top line off road caravan like Bushtracker and Kedron.Their build quality and components compared to the other off-road vans that are 40k cheaper is miles ahead. You get what you pay for!

That is what I would be doing, two vehicles would have a heap of bonuses especially if you are going to be very remote.

He has been playing around with trucks for a while. He has a few web sites to check out- Www.trucksupersingles.com.au www.discoverymotorhomes.com.au www.goannatracks.com I have a set of his wheels and tyres on my Isuzu. He is importing the body’s for his camper trucks - discovery motor homes-...

Was about to mention Kim, could solve lots of hassles.....

Hi Jim beam, As FF 4x4 has mentioned you need to be very careful about what you add to a crew cab as they have a heavy tare weight before you even adding on all of the bits n pieces. I have a 2013 nps crew cab with a few extras and the weight adds up quickly. When loaded up - 200 l water, 280...