Just bought a King’s lithium battery, solar blanket, battery box, regulator.

When I connect the solar panel, do I have the isolator switch on the battery box switched on or off?

Looking at buying a second hand 4x4 when I get back to Aus. Price point is around 20-30k I had a triton that was awful - electrical issue that not even Mitsubishi could fix, or any other auto sparky. So I’m really looking for suggestions.

Considering: Isuzu MUX / DMAX Toyota Landy, Hilux Ford Ranger, Everest

Any other suggestions or things I should look for issues wise with these would be great.

Mainly for camping but would want easy 4x4 and towing would be good.

Happy Monday, everyone!

Hope we're all well! :)

Lets hear what everyone got up to over the weekend.

Where'd you go? What'd you do?

Lets see the pics and hear your trip story for the week! :D

Is this an okay solar panel to use with a Kings 25a DC DC charger? The solar input range is 10 - 32V so I assume so but want to confirm.

I’m trying to do a fair bit to the car at the moment so am looking to save money where possible on parts I can upgrade a bit later. This panel is currently basically free but just need to understand if it’s okay to use.

Any got any good recommendations for a set of 4 Automatic tyre deflators preferably around $50?

Cheers

Hey guys I am looking to install some lockers for my rear into my soon to be 2016 Isuzu MU-X, what ones do you recommend. Elockers or Air lockers and what brand and where to get it?

Ps. Thank you in advance :)

I have fitted an Ironman Platform to my roof rails and have bought a Kings 270 Awning. On the instructions it says to get in the rails with a T-bolt and fit it on, however my roof one is like a cage and doesn’t have the rails, so how do I fit it on? Do I just use large T-Bolts that go through the cage?

Appreciate the help everyone.

Which 4x4 has the best crawl control ?

A jeep grand Cherokee was considered the best according to lead training instructor on a recent 4x4 training I did. It’s called select-speed and works up and down hill and on the flat and in reverse. Basically walked down a 20degree wet / scaly slope without even slipping a tyre.

I'm not sure if I should, it's a 3.0 diesel with 190km everything stock with no aftermarket bits, for 6k, I'd atleast like to put bigger tyres on it and a bull bar, maybe more but I'm not sure how reliable these are and if they're worth doing up? What wheels would I have to get to have like 31in tyres and where's the best place to get them cheapish?

Sorry if this isn't the right place, but being 4x4 related, thought I'd try.

Has anyone purchased anything from Snatch clothing or 4wd247? I love watching their videos and would like to purchase products, problem is finding actual reviews is near impossible. And the ones that I have found are a couple of years old.

Just after some honest upto date reviews.

Hi,

Looking to upgrade my swag from a single kings to a double.

Been looking at the 23zero Outbreaker 1550, there is a second hand one I can pick up for $375.

Have also seen the likes of a Darche nebula.

I’m not doing any massive trips just weekends, looking for the comfort.

Any recommendations?

4wds are much cooler and more versatile for criminal undertakings. Plus the drivers tend to be older and more worldy wise. Less cringe and more practical. Instead of exortion, they could unlawfully fill potholes that the plebs can't or vigilante justice in towns too remote for police presence. Just a humble suggestion.

Hi, I hope this post is allowed since I'm in the U.S.(New York specifically) I just know this model of truck is a lot more prevalent in your part of the world and that you folks might be able to help.

I'm looking at a 1996 Land Cruiser HZJ75 on Monday that was apparently imported from the country of Georgia, but the current owner doesn't have importation paperwork. I'm looking to avoid getting scammed.

It has a New Jersery title.

Based on the pictures, it doesn't seem unreasonable that the truck may actually have 60k miles based on the condition. Being expensive and imported though has me very cautious about buying it. The seats are new or at least newly upholstered which seems a little suspicious.

I will test drive the truck and of course listen to the engine for any knocks or issues with timing, but I wanted to pick the mega brain and see if you folks have any ideas I haven't thought of trying. I will also have the vehicle inspected, but I don't know any shops in the area. Teaneck, NJ

I did see a video recently where a guy recommended checking the pedals, steering wheel, handles, carpet, and shifter for wear which I thought was very smart. I'll also check the oil and transmission fluid for discoloration, granules, or flakes.

Any and all advice is very appreciated. Thank you!

Hi guys, I'm just about to do a roadtrip through the east coast of Australia, so I'm willing to have a rooftop tent that can be less than 1000 and reliable. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks so much

Hey guys I am going to get a pretty much stock 2016 Isuzu MU-X what are some of the first mods I should put on there. I plan to do touring and some tuff 4x4 on some boys trips. Would do you recommend. Thank you in advance :)

Hey all! I’m interested in getting a manual roller cover by ozroo for my 2016 HiLux sr j deck. I’m planning on having a 12v portable battery system in my tub and it won’t be waterproof so I need to ensure that no water can leak into my tub and keep my battery dry and safe. Does anyone know how weatherproof these covers are. They say they are weather resistant but not sure if that will be enough to ensure the safety of my 12v system. Thank you!

I’ve heard there are car insurance apps that can detect if you’re using your phone while driving. Does anyone have experience with these?

I’ve tried everything to break the habit: locking my phone in the trunk, leaving it at home (but then I just stop and go back for it), and even working on phone addiction recovery. I’ve downgraded to a dumb phone a few times, but I always end up reverting.

I’m honestly at the point where I’m considering giving up my car or license altogether, but I worry I’d eventually fall back into old habits anyway.

Using a phone while driving feels like one of the most dangerous ways we can unintentionally hurt ourselves or others. I’ve tried watching stories of victims to reinforce the seriousness, and while it helped at first, I’ve become desensitized after consuming so much of that content.

There seem to be almost no resources specifically for people like me who genuinely want to stop this behavior. I’ve even tried pledge not to websites that send reminders, but those didn’t work for me either.

Does anyone have strategies or tools that have worked for them?

After a bit of advice with a tail shaft issue on my swb. Have encountered a weird whirring noise when coming onto decel at 80-100kph only happens for a second then stops when it’s loaded on decel. Have been told it could be the fact that my tail shaft is too short because of the 3 inch lift now. I have also previously done extended rear bottom trailing arms to fix pinion angle issue. I’m looking at getting a driveshaft spacer to make the tail shaft meet a bit more and hopefully stop the whirring noise but will the driveshaft spacer effect my pinion angle?

"I'd like to ask if there are any recommended workshops in Sydney for friends living there? I just got my LC76 this year, and I'm not very confident in having it serviced at the dealer. Or is my concern unnecessary?"

2004 prado gxl 175km bone stock 14k 2010 Pajero 170km snorkel, all terrains bullbar led lights 19k

Im after a daily that i can tour in mainly sand and light/moderate 4w driving

Hey guys, I have a budget of around $25k to get myself a 4x4. I want it for mainly camping and some weekend 4x4 with my mates. I would like if its a stock car because me and my friend want to mod it out. I hope its reliable and capable. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know :), thank you!!

Hi folks. i'm looking at getting my first 4x4 and at this stage I'm looking at the Triton MQ as it fits my budget. I'm trying to work out what are the most important things to be considering when I'm looking at all the different vehicles available.

I know the GLS has super select, but is it so good that I would go for an older model just to get that? Presumably lower Kms and a younger vehicle would be better even if it is a GLX, right?

Any other things to keep an eye on or trouble spots to keep in mind?

Just bought a fridge with a slide, and also going to get a large drawer.

We have a new Mitsubishi Triton with a standard tub.

Is it best just to screw the slide and the drawer directly into the tub? or should I put something on the tub liner before putting the slide on?

It’s a plastic liner with ridges.

2006 Prado Leak

Not sure where else to go as I’ve been looking for ages and cannot find out where this leak is coming from and it’s sending me insane.

I have a Toyota Prado 2006 Grande V6 petrol and for the last 3 months every time there is heavy rain my passenger side floor gets absolutely soaked, no water on the seat or anywhere else noticeable and I cannot seem to find where it is coming from. I don’t have any idea where to look, doesn’t seem to have a Leak in the door.

If you have any ideas could you let me know how to fix it as it’s coming into the wet season, or if you know of anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia that could service this and fix it let me know.

Thank you.