Hema map vehicles

[DannyG]

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?
Just curious......

[Moto Mech]

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?

[DannyG]

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?

[achjimmy]

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.

[Watty2975]

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.

[DannyG]

The fishing was no where near as good as I hoped in this thread, I'm disappointed

[nelso]

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.

[HEM19X]

Carlisle might be able to throw some light on the reason but my guess is that they use whatever is supplied to them.

[Squalo]

One of Pat Callinan's mags had an article on the HEMA mapping cars, but I think I loaned the mag in question out.

[Carlisle Rogers]

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...

Carlisle

[DannyG]

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

[Beachman]

It's probably more likely whoever has the best sponsorship deal going at the time.

X2

[Moto Mech]

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.

[DaveR]

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......

Try different bait, actually, different gear and rod as well.

[briann532]

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??? 

Brian