I am having a short shakedown run camping for a couple of nights at Bass River Reserve Camps6 #97. Waiting for the night to see how cold it will be here in Vic late April and not looking forward to it.
Had a really good run, the coaster runs exceptionally well and feels good on the road, sitting up high gives another perspective to the countryside. Am really happy with the gears the gate is very positive and allows smooth gear changes.
It runs at 3000 revs in 5th gear at around 70kph if I was being critical I would say that it is somewhat underpowered but the 5th gear helps.
This is a very nice quiet country camp ground offering flush toilets, camp table & bench with a good community fire area. I have been invited to join the other campers later round the fire, plenty of room for the bigger rigs and overall it is a good free camp when there are very few around. The river sounds better than it is at this time of the year. John
billeeeeeee said
01:23 AM Apr 27, 2013
Looking good John ,,, we are at kalbar show grounds , Solo Steve poped in for a couple of day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Billeeeeee
Looks great John- enjoy your maiden outing - don't envy you the cold though - need you jamies on tonight!!!!
hokianga said
01:50 AM Apr 27, 2013
Looks great!
jules47 said
01:51 AM Apr 27, 2013
Not far from you hokianga - why don't you head over for a visit???
Happywanderer said
02:05 AM Apr 27, 2013
Great job, well done John
vk6tnc said
02:38 AM Apr 27, 2013
yeoeleven wrote:
It runs at 3000 revs in 5th gear at around 70kph if I was being critical I would say that it is somewhat underpowered but the 5th gear helps.
Did you recalibrate the tacho from 4cyl to 6cyl ?
neilnruth said
03:53 AM Apr 27, 2013
Looks great John. Congratulations again.
Loki said
03:58 AM Apr 27, 2013
Glad its all worked out and you are back on the road! An impressive unit and you'd enjoy the extra space.
yeoeleven said
05:26 AM Apr 27, 2013
Hi Chris,
no need to caibrate the tacho was 4 cyl to 4 cyl.
Not too cold been sitting round the fire until after 10pm but off to bed now. John
hokianga said
06:06 PM Apr 27, 2013
I was very tempted to throw all four dogs in the van and head on over, but I have semi stripped the inside of the van at the moment and have committed to helping a friends move furniture, that is teh disadvantage lol of having a van where the doors open wide at the back! lol
yeoeleven said
06:08 PM Apr 27, 2013
Saturday morning and I have added a pic of the camp fire from last night, not so sure about this egg, bacon, tomato and mushroom breakfast that I just cooked. Too much trouble, very messy, flies, cold quickly and then the washing up, all too much for me in the morning. The last time was in Penguin using a council barbeque using cooking paper escaped the washing up plus I had company making it more worthwhile. Interesting to see how I fare with cooking a meal tonight. John
bill12 said
07:36 PM Apr 27, 2013
Have you worked out any fuel figures yet. I am interested in the difference between the petrol and diesel versions. Thanks, Bill
yeoeleven said
12:02 AM Apr 28, 2013
bill12 wrote:
Have you worked out any fuel figures yet. I am interested in the difference between the petrol and diesel versions. Thanks, Bill
Not yet Bill, the odometer is playing up and it is not a high priority to fix it, everytime it hits 99 it takes a number of kms to start off again.
I want it fixed but no funds for that yet.
John
Happywanderer said
12:08 AM Apr 28, 2013
Same as Myrtle John. Every time she gets to the 999s she takes a few thousand to tick over.
She's been on 196,999 for nearly 12 months.
GaryKelly said
01:13 AM Apr 28, 2013
Now, John, if you'd put the egg, bacon, tomato and mushrooms in a couple of jaffles you would have saved a lot of bother and washing up.
rockylizard said
08:01 AM Apr 28, 2013
Gday..
Exactly Gary ...... I just love my jaffle iron - egg for brekky, baked beans/spag for lunch, braised steak and onion for dinner followed by some peaches. Each meal washed down with a cup of billy tea. The fillings are only limited by your imagination.
All presented as little "pies" from the jaffle iron and the joy of looking at, into and through my open fire while cooking is so relaxing.
And minimal cleaning up.
Geez I LURVE camping
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Sunday 28th of April 2013 08:01:47 AM
GaryKelly said
03:32 PM Apr 28, 2013
Yep, John. Jaffles rule! Someone suggested pizza jaffles on my jaffle thread in cooking, and my imagination went wild with all the pizza goodies you could use in jaffles. Including mozzarella cheese! But, of course, that's not always practical when you're camped out in the sticks for long periods, so good ol' braised steak and onions comes in pretty handy.
johnq said
06:08 PM Apr 28, 2013
John,
I am not a mechanic but 3000 revs in 5th gear for 70kph sounds a bit odd. Petrol 4cyl though.
You would have been thorough with your checks. However just for interest, have you checked the tyre size with recommended?
bill12 said
07:53 PM Apr 28, 2013
They have a small 2ltr motor, and are flat out at 80kph plus. Its a lot of work moving that big body around. I would prefer the 6 cylinder diesel version. Still , John has done a lovely job inside. Bill
billeeeeeee said
03:29 AM Apr 29, 2013
Greeting Earthlings, good to see the Stud mobil, is doing just great John, 70klm is a good speed,as you know i cruise at 80klm,Julie and me have had a incredible three days, had some amazing people visit us,,,hehehehe sooooooooo enjoy it John , catch up in awhile, Billeeeeeee
They have a small 2ltr motor, and are flat out at 80kph plus. Its a lot of work moving that big body around. I would prefer the 6 cylinder diesel version. Still , John has done a lovely job inside. Bill
Thanks Bill. They must be robust from reports.
bill12 said
12:36 AM Apr 30, 2013
Most early toyo motors are very robust and do big klms without many problems. I,m not sure if its an overhead cam engine or pushrod, but they are simple and easy to fix, unlike a lot of modern engines. The diesels do 400000, klms plus, and have even have seen one in a landcruiser that had done 1 million klms! Good motors. Bill
herbie said
10:00 PM Apr 30, 2013
John ,what is the fuel useage like, i guess it would not be as eco as the Hi Ace, but now you have a lot more room , it would compensate .
yeoeleven said
10:37 PM Apr 30, 2013
herbie wrote:
John ,what is the fuel useage like, i guess it would not be as eco as the Hi Ace, but now you have a lot more room , it would compensate .
Hi Herbie,
have a problem with the odmeter so until I get it fixed have no idea about the usage.
Funds tight so it is not a priority,
John
bill12 said
11:11 PM Apr 30, 2013
John, Have you got a gps? You just devide the klms by the the ltrs fuel used . Its very accurate. I had the speedo cable in a hilux I had break, The electronic ones are more accurate, also.Bill
I am having a short shakedown run camping for a couple of nights at Bass River Reserve Camps6 #97. Waiting for the night to see how cold it will be here in Vic late April and not looking forward to it.
Had a really good run, the coaster runs exceptionally well and feels good on the road, sitting up high gives another perspective to the countryside. Am really happy with the gears the gate is very positive and allows smooth gear changes.
It runs at 3000 revs in 5th gear at around 70kph if I was being critical I would say that it is somewhat underpowered but the 5th gear helps.
This is a very nice quiet country camp ground offering flush toilets, camp table & bench with a good community fire area. I have been invited to join the other campers later round the fire, plenty of room for the bigger rigs and overall it is a good free camp when there are very few around. The river sounds better than it is at this time of the year. John
Looking good John ,,, we are at kalbar show grounds , Solo Steve poped in for a couple of day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Billeeeeee
Did you recalibrate the tacho from 4cyl to 6cyl ?
Hi Chris,
no need to caibrate the tacho was 4 cyl to 4 cyl.
Not too cold been sitting round the fire until after 10pm but off to bed now. John
Not yet Bill, the odometer is playing up and it is not a high priority to fix it, everytime it hits 99 it takes a number of kms to start off again.
I want it fixed but no funds for that yet.
John
She's been on 196,999 for nearly 12 months.
Gday..
Exactly Gary
...... I just love my jaffle iron - egg for brekky, baked beans/spag for lunch, braised steak and onion for dinner followed by some peaches. Each meal washed down with a cup of billy tea. The fillings are only limited by your imagination. 
All presented as little "pies" from the jaffle iron and the joy of looking at, into and through my open fire while cooking is so relaxing.
And minimal cleaning up.
Geez I LURVE camping
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Sunday 28th of April 2013 08:01:47 AM
I am not a mechanic but 3000 revs in 5th gear for 70kph sounds a bit odd. Petrol 4cyl though.
You would have been thorough with your checks. However just for interest, have you checked the tyre size with recommended?
Still , John has done a lovely job inside. Bill
Greeting Earthlings, good to see the Stud mobil, is doing just great John, 70klm is a good speed,as you know i cruise at 80klm,Julie and me have had a incredible three days, had some amazing people visit us,,,hehehehe sooooooooo enjoy it John , catch up in awhile,
Billeeeeeee
Thanks Bill. They must be robust from reports.
John ,what is the fuel useage like, i guess it would not be as eco as the Hi Ace, but now you have a lot more room , it would compensate .
Hi Herbie,
have a problem with the odmeter so until I get it fixed have no idea about the usage.
Funds tight so it is not a priority,
John