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General => Introductions => Topic started by: RiCoda on January 16, 2015, 07:43:18 AM

Title: Hi ya all
Post by: RiCoda on January 16, 2015, 07:43:18 AM

Hi
only just found the group yesterday, so hope i can find out lots of juicy info and maybe help some people as well.
I'm a Technician for a well known caravan mob that starts with "J" (who don't like me going on forums, and giving info away for nothing)
I specialize in the fault finding, electrical side of things, but i'm a Fitter by trade so know a bit about the mechanicals as well.

Currently own a 96 Hilux with 2" lift, aftermarket Turbo, winch bar,12000 pound winch, brush bar, steps, Air lockers front an back, 3 batteries, home built drawer system and fridge slide, diff breathers, twin 20" LED light bars, custom made roof rack with rollout awning, 80watt solar panel .... and whatever else i forgot to mention :)

It's the tug for a 96 Jayco Penguin at the moment. The penguin is tricked out a "bit". Underslung, Fiama awning, dual batteries, tank and pump, Setek battery management, more Led lights then you can poke a stick at, Electric roof (no winding), rear awning over door, TV/DVD, Stereo with 2 speakers inside and 2 outside .... and whatever else i forgot :)

Going to sell the penguin soon as it's overkill (a bed on wheels) for what i do, so i'm thinking about a box trailer setup with rooftop tent etc

Looking forward to chatting to you guys an girls in the future

Cheers :)

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: KingBilly on January 16, 2015, 07:55:10 AM

G'day mate and welcome to myswag.  Glad you could join us.

Great looking setup you have there.  Look forward to seeing more

Happy camping
KB

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: StrvnMrvn on January 16, 2015, 07:58:15 AM

Welcome to MySwag!!

That has to be the most tricked out 96 Penguin getting around!! Have you seen the Drifta trailers? Might give you a few ideas for your next setup.

Look forward to hearing of your adventures!

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: michael56 on January 16, 2015, 08:47:29 AM

Welcome to myswag. You sure have all the bells a whistles there. You will find lots of info on here.
Cheers  :cheers:
Michael

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: RiCoda on January 16, 2015, 01:52:57 PM

Quote from: StrvnMrvn on January 16, 2015, 07:58:15 AM

Welcome to MySwag!!

That has to be the most tricked out 96 Penguin getting around!! Have you seen the Drifta trailers? Might give you a few ideas for your next setup.

Look forward to hearing of your adventures!

yeah i've seen pictures of the drifta setup, would like to see a live one to see how the actuators are setup. I want to build something down this line, but i'm thinking to make it a bit more modular, so it can preform several duties. it will be pimped out a bit as well :)

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: sol on January 16, 2015, 07:10:38 PM

G'day and welcome mate. Top setup :cup:
 

       :cheers:

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: Trailer Bloke on January 17, 2015, 07:14:08 AM

G'day mate hope all goes well with your new build look forward to seeing some pix  :cheers:

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: bentnose on January 17, 2015, 12:32:38 PM

welcome ricoda
them old hiluxes are tough as nails

Title: Re: Hi ya all
Post by: GGV8Cruza on January 21, 2015, 09:21:45 AM

Welcome to the Forum, I am sure you will fit in fine. Heaps of J branded campers around here

GG