Well, I did say three days & it feels like it was a full on 3 days & yes we did make it back in one peice with no problems.
NO, she didn't buy a Jeep, nor a yank tank..BUT!
What did we buy you have been asking, ok
We bought a dual cab, tray back IVECO.
The waiting time was to have the 3.1x2.1 mtr alloy tray built to our requirements, a 4tonn towbar fitted & a bullbar as well.
The plan at this time is to build a 2.4 mtr long steel framed alloy clad canopy for the tray with a boat loader & racks for the top.
The remaining 900mm of tray will house the outboard motor & the rear section of the boat trailer. The A-frame & pole of the trailer will be stored in a 3.1mtr long storage locker that I had incorperated under the tray, this will also house any other long items that will be carried.
So there will be a few weeks of serious work going on to bring it all together, along with new UHF, the building of accessory batteries storage along with the fitting of my DC-DC chargers etc.
Will post some pics in the next day or two.
JC.
Duh said
08:08 AM Jul 17, 2013
Congratulations JC, hope the additions don't take too long before it's ready for your next trip.
Iveco have a good reputation and are very reliable according to someone I know who has a truck business and uses that brand.
Plendo said
02:24 PM Jul 17, 2013
Wow, that sounds like a very well thought out plan JC, can't wait to see the photos.
Dougwe said
03:21 PM Jul 17, 2013
ME.
Truly magnificent Jim. You and Leonie should be very happy with the new addition to the family and you only had another one a few weeks back. Great stuff. Try and not work too hard though.
dazren said
05:10 PM Jul 17, 2013
Well Jim [ and Leonie] this sounds like it is going to be One well thought out, Purpose built Vehicle, By someone who has been there ! done that ! and now will build what is Really required, ?? I look forward to following your Re-build posts ??
May I add one little word of advice, ?? When you have the Bullbar fitted, ?? Make sure it is Low Enough to Hit 'Wombats' IF you ever get over West/Aust way ????
justcruisin01 said
12:45 AM Jul 18, 2013
dazren wrote:
Well Jim [ and Leonie] this sounds like it is going to be One well thought out, Purpose built Vehicle, By someone who has been there ! done that ! and now will build what is Really required, ?? I look forward to following your Re-build posts ??
May I add one little word of advice, ?? When you have the Bullbar fitted, ?? Make sure it is Low Enough to Hit 'Wombats' IF you ever get over West/Aust way ????
OOHHH NOO; not the womby, this one is very helpful.LOL
JC
Will post pics in show you rig.
_wombat_ said
11:55 AM Jul 18, 2013
Duh wrote:
You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....
Hi Duh, great to see you have got your av back, your picture with your dog
Ps i love those nymphs
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Thursday 18th of July 2013 11:56:11 AM
_wombat_ said
04:04 PM Jul 18, 2013
JC, wombat bar not is required
dazren said
05:39 PM Jul 18, 2013
Do not believe what wombat says, JC , he has a vested interest in you not putting one on ?? be aware that that although IVECO are a great reliable truck, They are NOT wombat proof ?? and your warranty will be Void, if not fitted
_wombat_ said
05:56 PM Jul 18, 2013
dazren wrote:
Do not believe what wombat says, JC , he has a vested interest in you not putting one on ?? be aware that that although IVECO are a great reliable truck, They are NOT wombat proof ?? and your warranty will be Void, if not fitted
its all bullsxxt from dazren, but then we have come to expect that from him
Duh said
05:58 PM Jul 18, 2013
You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....
Duh said
08:43 PM Jul 18, 2013
_wombat_ wrote:
Duh wrote:
You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....
Hi Duh, great to see you have got your av back, your picture with your dog
Well, I did say three days & it feels like it was a full on 3 days & yes we did make it back in one peice with no problems.
NO, she didn't buy a Jeep,
nor a yank tank.
.BUT!
What did we buy you have been asking, ok
We bought a dual cab, tray back IVECO.
The waiting time was to have the 3.1x2.1 mtr alloy tray built to our requirements, a 4tonn towbar fitted & a bullbar as well.
The plan at this time is to build a 2.4 mtr long steel framed alloy clad canopy for the tray with a boat loader & racks for the top.
The remaining 900mm of tray will house the outboard motor & the rear section of the boat trailer. The A-frame & pole of the trailer will be stored in a 3.1mtr long storage locker that I had incorperated under the tray, this will also house any other long items that will be carried.
So there will be a few weeks of serious work going on to bring it all together, along with new UHF, the building of accessory batteries storage along with the fitting of my DC-DC chargers etc.
Will post some pics in the next day or two.
JC.
Congratulations JC, hope the additions don't take too long before it's ready for your next trip.
Iveco have a good reputation and are very reliable according to someone I know who has a truck business and uses that brand.
Wow, that sounds like a very well thought out plan JC, can't wait to see the photos.
Truly magnificent Jim. You and Leonie should be very happy with the new addition to the family and you only had another one a few weeks back. Great stuff. Try and not work too hard though.
Well Jim [ and Leonie] this sounds like it is going to be One well thought out, Purpose built Vehicle, By someone who has been there ! done that ! and now will build what is Really required, ?? I look forward to following your Re-build posts ??
OOHHH NOO; not the womby, this one is very helpful.LOL
JC
Will post pics in show you rig.
Hi Duh, great to see you have got your av back, your picture with your dog
Ps i love those nymphs
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Thursday 18th of July 2013 11:56:11 AM
JC, wombat bar not is required
its all bullsxxt from dazren, but then we have come to expect that from him
You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....
No, the Nymphs are all mine
Looks like you are not just a Wombat but a Hog as well, greedy wombat !!
your correct
OK MATE. you can have one I want all the rest
So he's your mate now and I get none !
OK mate you can also have one, but now there are only 4 left for me. bugga
Thanks Wombat......now you're my friend, don't worry about Doug's I'll have his too..
.
I know you Duh and I'm sure you could not manage two nymphs.
Hey, there you are again cuddling your dog in your new av.
