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« on: August 27, 2013, 07:26:45 PM »
I think it's fair to say the hema map vehicles get more punishment than most so they need to be reliable.
I know they used to only use Patrols for years then they trialled toyotas I believe?
Now it appears they use Patrols again.

Can any one shed any light on the vehicles and is there a story behind all this? ;D
Just curious......
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2013, 07:31:26 PM »
I got pictures of a 200 serirs map patrol beside my Cruiser out at Thargamindah, guy had just had too much trouble with his 3.0lt patrol. Maybe its a personal choice for contractors?
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, 07:45:19 PM »

Quote from: Moto Mech on August 27, 2013, 07:31:26 PM
I got pictures of a 200 serirs map patrol beside my Cruiser out at Thargamindah, guy had just had too much trouble with his 3.0lt patrol. Maybe its a personal choice for contractors?

Lol trust you to be the first to reply!
So there's its not true that he got rid of the 200 series and replaced it with a Patrol because he couldn't afford the oil and fuel? ;)

Is it right that they only use weaco fridges in their vehicles as well?
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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, 08:24:49 PM »
Danny They also introduced a Pajero.

I go past the Hema office in Brisbane a fair bit as I have 3 customers in be complex. I have my own thoughts. The 200 is never there, the Pajero rarely and a Patrol always. My thoughts, they take the reliable and comfortable vehicles first. :cheers:
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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2013, 08:58:53 PM »
Have noticed a mix of vehicles but most recently 200 series.

If you type Hema 200 into YouTube there is an interesting American review of one of the Australian 200's.
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2013, 07:08:50 PM »
The fishing was no where near as good as I hoped in this thread, I'm disappointed ;D
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Re: Hema map vehicles
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2013, 08:04:59 PM »
It's probably more likely whoever has the best sponsorship deal going at the time. Highly unlikely they drive around with ARB and Cooper stickers because they look cool.
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2013, 04:28:16 PM »
Carlisle might be able to throw some light on the reason but my guess is that they use whatever is supplied to them.
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2013, 04:52:16 PM »
One of Pat Callinan's mags had an article on the HEMA mapping cars, but I think I loaned the mag in question out.
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Re: Hema map vehicles
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2013, 01:23:28 PM »
HEM19X, I might...

Just spent about 8 weeks travelling Cape York, then across the top end and through the Kimberley with the Map Patrol, 01 Map. It's the fully-kitted out vehicle with .5m GPS, etc.
It's a 3L Patrol, a little heavy and underpowered for most of what we do. Rob, the owner, has a 200 Series as his personal vehicle, also branded up, which probably led to some confusion out there.
Hema has never officially had a Toyota Map Patrol...because then it would be called a Map Cruiser!

I've always been a Cruiser guy, and this was the first time I'd travelled extensively in a Nissan. There were plenty of issues (in the end, the price difference between Nissan/ Toyota was easily bridged by repair bills), but I haven't had enough time to say one is definitively better. Saying that, the Cruisers have an amazing track record, and most people, backed into a corner, will admit that this is where the extra money goes when you spend more for a Toyota.
For me, reliability is foremost when I'm touring. Price is secondary. Options are secondary, even aesthetics are secondary...reliability is number one. That's why I'm in a 100 Series now...

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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2013, 01:39:05 PM »
no no no no im never buying 4wd touring again ;)

This thread is supposed to be about why Patrols are the best.....................its not working for me LOL
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2013, 06:59:40 PM »
Quote from: nelso on August 28, 2013, 08:04:59 PM
It's probably more likely whoever has the best sponsorship deal going at the time.

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Re: Hema map vehicles
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2013, 07:54:30 PM »
Quote from: DannyG on August 31, 2013, 01:39:05 PM
no no no no im never buying 4wd touring again ;)

This thread is supposed to be about why Patrols are the best.....................its not working for me LOL
Ha ha ha, love it.
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Re: Hema map vehicles
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2013, 06:59:41 AM »
Quote from: DannyG on August 31, 2013, 01:39:05 PM
no no no no im never buying 4wd touring again ;)

This thread is supposed to be about why Patrols are the best.....................its not working for me LOL

Just like a Patrol Danny, it Aint working for you...... ;D

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Re: Hema map vehicles
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2013, 06:15:01 PM »
Quote from: DannyG on August 31, 2013, 01:39:05 PM
no no no no im never buying 4wd touring again ;)

This thread is supposed to be about why Patrols are the best.....................its not working for me LOL

But they are........ What's the question???  :-*

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