Recent content by Cpash

Hi Big Nate. Thanks for that. I am hoping, though, that someone will tell me that such-and-such a guy (or girl) is their go-to for everything to do with their precious Navara, and they wouldn't trust anyone else to do the work. I'm looking at ARB and Ironman, but hadn't heard of TJM so that'll...

Can any Aussie members recommend a decent Sydney area garage or mechanic? My missus and I will be arriving from the UK for a 6 month trip around Aus in Jan/Feb, having shipped our Navara ahead in a shared container. Our 2019 NP300 Spanish built Navara AT32 Off Roader will need a (sensor and...

Hi Horatius. Thanks for that. I like your rationale. It stands to reason that the more destructive animal strikes will be on the faster tarred roads than when driving in slow difficult conditions, which one would be ill-advised to be doing in darkness anyway. I fondly remember stopping, on the...

Thanks for this very solid advice! On our original trip we were advised to avoid driving from one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise and only once did we buck the 'rule' and then we crept along at about 30k's for about 3 hours to Exmouth. The only wildlife we saw were 'roos drawn...

Happily, the AT32 Off Roader already has steel underbody 'armour' protecting the engine, transmission, and fuel tank as well as being raised an extra 10cms (4 inches) over the factory standard Navara ground clearance. I definitely think I'll get a bull bar fitted on arrival in Aus. On another...

Hi Scott. Many thanks for the input. As I've just said to Old.Tony I am thinking that this bumper isn't really suited to the Aus off-road conditions due to the lack of protection for the grill and lights. Bull bars are not road-legal here in the UK so I'll get them mounted, as per your advice...

Hi Tony. Thanks for responding. While I like a pretty add-on as much as the next man (or woman) I'm really thinking along the lines of functionality. Remember that the Missus and I are intending to travel Australia for at least 6 months, travelling routes that would be usually disallowed by the...

Hi all. I'm considering this bumper, manufactured by '"Rival', instead of a classic bull bar. I'd welcome any opinions/experiences on this. How useful or lacking might this be for off roading given that the headlamps aren't encircled by 'rings of steel'?! The sales outlet is immaterial, and I'm...

Hi Damian. Apologies for the delay in responding. I've been in rural Ireland limping along on an old and ropy Windows Vista laptop and nearly dial-up speed connection. Sigh. Thank you for your suggestions; I've been considering bullbar and radio (and will get an EPIRB). The list of spares has...

A month in Ireland, with dial up speeds, later... Hi Tony, duct tape is permanently in the vehicle, as are jump leads. I ran the battery down to nowt, listening to the radio, while waiting 3 hours to board the ferry at Dublin. I was glad to have them! Small bottles of stuff are good, tho' my...

So... definitely have got the shovel. An original all metal NATO issue folding model which converts nicely into a right-angled hoe/adze configuration and is as tough as anything. I will be buying a pair of recovery tracks. An EPIRB is also on the must-have shopping list. I'm bringing along a two...

Thank you for this. Much appreciated. I'll need to remember to keep it separate from my bottles of creme de menthe... I have been looking at a load of pages regarding fuel additives, but mainly on the fuel economy subject, so you've given me yet another rabbit hole to disappear down into...

When we spent our month travelling from Darwin to Perth we did get an object lesson in the paucity of cellphone coverage in so many places, so an EPIRB is most definitely on our shopping list. We'll get that on arrival as I think there's a difference in suitability between one that might be used...

Dammit! I meant Arnhem Land! I should have recognized my mistake as I do know the difference between the two! Nhulunbuy and parts to the North East. I know that permits must be had from the indigenous people who own the land. Tasmania is on our list of to-dos however, as well. I understand...

Hi. Thanks for this. I keep the hitch pin in the truck as I don't tow anything (as yet). I'm surprised that a biocide would be needed as the diesel will be constantly turning over as new fuel is added. Interesting. Another rabbit hole to disappear into! My next concern is safe and successful...