G'day from the latest newb

[Northy]

Hi there folks, just been put onto this site by a friend who says he used to while away the hours and I can see why.

I am in Perth but we are planning a big trip round Oz next year.  Have done reasonable amount of 4WD'ing in the past but not recently (so not modern 4WD's) as although I am keen enough the wife is a bit nervous about anything too rough. 

I am going to be almost unique here as well in saying that we are buying a Jayco Eagle outback 2012 model (so no don't have it yet) but also as yet we do not have a tow vehicle to go with it and tow along the Gibb River road, Cape Range NP etc.  So I am learning the tricks and looking for advice on a good vehicle to match it with and take us and the 2 kids next year and for a few years afterwards.  Presently looking at Patrols, Navarra dual cabs (with lift kits etc) or maybe a Prado. 

As a result sorry no pics yet ....

[mystq]

Welcome to the forum, I would go with a patrol

[Desert lover]

Welcome Northy.  I would go with a Patrol too...but then, having one, I am a bit biased.   Need Info on the Patrol? they have a great forum too with lots of techo info available.  I can't remember the link but 'google' it and it will come up.

[D4D]

Welcome to myswag Northy, re 4wd if it is your daily drive then diesel auto paj or prado, if it is just for the bush then patrol or cruiser. I wouldn't look at a dual cab as there are numerous reports of them ending up like a banana.

[noel_w]

Welcome Northy.  I would go with a Patrol too...but then, having one, I am a bit biased.   Need Info on the Patrol? they have a great forum too with lots of techo info available.  I can't remember the link but 'google' it and it will come up.

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/

Lotsa info but also a lotta wannabees.
I've got a few good tips off there.

Also welcome to the madhouse. Lotsa good info here too. I hope you have lots of time to spend, it gets addictive.

[Wandering Tassie]

Welcome to My Swag, don't forget to look at a Pajero as a tow tug.

Trevor

[AJ150]

Northy,

Welcome this is a top forum.

AJ

[gunna]

Hi welcome to myswag
sheeds

[Burnsy]

Welcome Northy, always good to see another local here.

[Heiny]

Hi Northy and welcome to My Swag

bubba

[GGV8Cruza]

Welcome to MySwag Northy

GG

[Black Diamond]

Welcome to the jungle Northy

[Northy]

Thanks Guys.

Bananna shaped cars D4D are not ideal - is it because the chassis on the dual cabs is just not as strong as a troll or cruiser etc? My old 1962 Falcon got a bit like that when I was rear ended a few years ago.  Had to pull the chassis out with a tractor.....

Yeh tug vehicle will also need to be semi regular driver as well, including SWMBO.  I like the diesels for better towing - not so thirsty. Not seeing many Pajero's which are diesel without blowing the budget.  So if a dual cab is def out (although not getting into too much rough stuff atm) then I will stick to looking at trolls, cruisers and maybo Prados (not many Prados well kitted for going off road though).

Be really nice to match 16' rims all round when I buy the tug so I don't end up taking 10 wheels and don't have to change the hubs.  Do I get the tug and then 4 buy extra 16' rims and tyres or pay Jayco $369 to upgrade the Jayco to 265/70/r16 Wheels and hope the tug will match?

[pen.sco]

Welcome.  You've found a great forum!