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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: MarkVS on September 29, 2016, 05:32:02 PM
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Kerry and I have just come back from our first real outing with the Pajero (NP 2003 3.2 DiD) and our new Exodus 14.
I had work done on the car before hand (exhaust, chip, turbo boost controller etc).
We were going on Duggies Savannah trip and there was going to be dirt, dust, and highway.
The car...performed really well. We loaded the camper up as if we were going on longer trip and the car towed it without any issues. I was able to comfortably travel at speed limits. The work done before we left really made a difference. The car Avg'd 15.2 l/100 km on the hwy up from Brissy to Duggies place near Atherton, and from Townsville down to Brisbane. It Avg'd 16.9 l/100km on the dirt roads in between. Considering I am towing over 2t, I think that was pretty good. And I didn't hold anybody up.
The car knew it had the extra weight, and I had to adjust my driving style, but it wasn't an issue. It wasn't as comfortable as those people that drive those pillow soft suspension cars (eg..Landcruiser, hey Craig/Nic, Ian/Allana) but it did the job well.
The Camper - the Exodus did really well. We tested everything out and all worked the way we wanted and expected it to. Kerry loved the kitchen and outside setup. We still have some fine tuning on the fridge to get the freezer/fridge balance right, one the the slide outs (pantry) had an issue that needed help (thanks Duggie) and we got some dust in one side door that I believe is a case of slightly modifying the latches. But everything else was totally dust free. So we are really confident our big trips coming up are going to go well.
One issue I did have is with the abusive nature of grey nomad caravan drivers. They would constantly wave at me as they were passing in the opposite direction. They either thought I was towing a van ( which I am not !!!) or they think I am a grey nomad ( which I really am not !! ) so I would get these waves from them and I would ignore them ;D ;D ;D how rude..
Anyway, it's nice when a plan works out the way intended.
Mark & Kerry
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.......They either thought I was towing a van ( which I am not !!!) or they think I am a grey nomad ( which I really am not !! ).......
Ummmmm.... ;D ;D ;D
You're not really surprised at how the setup performed are you Mark??....('cos I'm not.. ;D)
Got any pics??
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Ummmmm.... ;D ;D ;D
You're not really surprised at how the setup performed are you Mark??....('cos I'm not.. ;D)
Got any pics??
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Geoff,
I was concerned...but more surprised at how well it all came together..very happy....
and some Pics.. :worthles:
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Looks really good Mark....but you've got it all dirty.... ;D
:cheers:
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Looks a little like your Paj has had a lift ?
If so, could you advise who....how ....happy with it....any unforeseen negative effects ?
Being waved at by grey nomads towing vans hardly a bad thing is it.....probably just acknowledging a fellow traveller...no matter what age they are :D
Cheers
Rob
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. They either thought I was towing a van ( which I am not !!!) or they think I am a grey nomad ( which I really am not !! ) so I would get these waves from them and I would ignore them ;D ;D ;D how rude..
Mark & Kerry
Hate to burst your bubble, but just like all us other "hybrid" camper owners, you ARE towing a van....maybe not as big as others, but!!!
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Geoff,
I was concerned...but more surprised at how well it all came together..very happy....
and some Pics.. :worthles:
Wow mate. Nice looking van.
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Looks really good Mark....but you've got it all dirty.... ;D
:cheers:
Geoff,
Kerry and I spent all day cleaning them both...came up nice and clean... ;D
The Fibreglass cleaned really easily.
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Looks a little like your Paj has had a lift ?
If so, could you advise who....how ....happy with it....any unforeseen negative effects ?
Being waved at by grey nomads towing vans hardly a bad thing is it.....probably just acknowledging a fellow traveller...no matter what age they are :D
Cheers
Rob
Rob,
Had Bilstein/Lovell suspension put in all around...and air bags in the rear. They are great and make sure the ride is level...which is important in a Pajero.....still. a comfortable ride.....
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Hate to burst your bubble, but just like all us other "hybrid" camper owners, you ARE towing a van....maybe not as big as others, but!!!
Gronk, kitchen and living is on the outside..so to me it's Not a Cara..thingy... ;D
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Travelling at speed limits?????????????????? I overtook you in my old Disco just outside Gympie! ;D
Good to see all went well, Mark.
Steve
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Travelling at speed limits?????????????????? I overtook you in my old Disco just outside Gympie! ;D
Good to see all went well, Mark.
Steve
Steve, it was good to see you....I was still getting used to it at that stage....things 'sped' up after that..
How did the fishing go ???
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Gronk, kitchen and living is on the outside..so to me it's Not a Cara..thingy... ;D
So a jayco swan/penguin etc or ultimate is a caravan??
Nice trailer either way.
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We had to pay a small entry fee and dress up so we could get into the "caravan" section of the park just to visit you and Kerry.
Didn't I hear "if it has windows it's a caravan"?
Regardless of whether it's a van, hybrid or trailer it's very nice.
And I must admit it was nice to ride in the Cruiser with "Angel wings feather" suspension.
Bill
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Sooooo You have crossed over to the " Dark Side "
Enjoy :cup: :cup:
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I will be honest, Mark's van is a very nice camp trailer. >:D >:D
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Mark's van is a very nice camp trailer. >:D >:D
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We had to pay a small entry fee and dress up so we could get into the "caravan" section of the park just to visit you and Kerry.
Didn't I hear "if it has windows it's a caravan"?
And I must admit it was nice to ride in the Cruiser with "Angel wings feather" suspension.
Bill
Bill, If I remember correctly, we waived the fee for you guys....as for the windows, that was only one (Allana's) opinion... and as for your 'soft' tush and the Cruiser 'Angel Wings feather'....
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Bill, If I remember correctly, we waived the fee for you guys....as for the windows, that was only one (Allana's) opinion... and as for your 'soft' tush and the Cruiser 'Angel Wings feather'....
;D ;D
Bill
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Looks Great :cheers:
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We had to pay a small entry fee and dress up so we could get into the "caravan" section of the park just to visit you and Kerry.
Didn't I hear "if it has windows it's a caravan"?
Regardless of whether it's a van, hybrid or trailer it's very nice.
And I must admit it was nice to ride in the Cruiser with "Angel wings feather" suspension.
Bill
Normally Mark would have those portable partitions you see in banks when people come to visit him. You take a number from the machine and they call your number out when its your turn to spend 5 min with them.
Its a hybrid thing ;D
Mark