i've just ordered a new Dmax today. been down to the 5th wheeler place about to start doing the solar panels, diesel heater, batteries got to get out of house on 29th oct, so maybe on the road first week in nov, getting excited again. now i know how Doug felt with all the work around the house. time for a RED to celebrate and dream the night away. CHEERS
GOT A WHITE ONE DOUG
PeterS said
04:15 PM Oct 9, 2014
You won't be unhappy with the Dmax. A great vehicle & tows the 5th Wheel like a dream!
Glenelg said
04:23 PM Oct 9, 2014
Thanks Peter. had one on tusday and drove it around Mount Gambier for couple hours love it to bits. back home in Adelaide now to sort all the rest out.
Blue said
06:05 PM Oct 9, 2014
they are an excellent rig..
but why do people go for 5th wheelers taking up all that nice space in the back?
the back of my rodeo is always full of chairs, small genny and fuel, BBQ, wood, chain saw, Tool Box etc
Dougwe said
06:19 PM Oct 9, 2014
How,
Shut the front gate!
Nah, don't do that cos Glenelg is on his way, yippee. See ya out here somewhere mate. I have a few bottles of RED ready. Mmmm, that's if they last till then of course.
I know what you are about to go through though and I tell you that for free. Just hope you don't do a dougwe and "crash" at the end of it. I am coming good though.
See ya soon mate.
Blue said
06:36 PM Oct 9, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
How,
Shut the front gate!
Nah, don't do that cos Glenelg is on his way, yippee. See ya out here somewhere mate. I have a few bottles of RED ready. Mmmm, that's if they last till then of course.
I know what you are about to go through though and I tell you that for free. Just hope you don't do a dougwe and "crash" at the end of it. I am coming good though.
See ya soon mate.
I remember some years ago doug, we took a company trip to South America - Brazil, for a week there touring on Buses going to factories, eating out in BBQ and Seafood restaurants, drinking all sorts of beers I've never heard off or could read.. yellow label, red label and green label.. we went to Iguaçu Falls and RIO .. took helicopter flights over Christ the Redeemer and going up steep mountains in cable car out over the sea.. it was incredible..
I was worried that I was going to be exhausted after the first few days but nope.. we were wide awake the entire time...
but then we flew out of Brazil and back to New Zealand where we broke off with the rest of the tour.. we flew into NZ at around 5am.. drove down to a place where we did "Black" what rafting.. after that we had to drive around to Rotorua.. well, we got about half way there and BANG!! crash and burn... I couldn't drive any further and the mrs couldn't keep her eyes open so we had to sleep at a gas station for a few hours..
Blue said
06:38 PM Oct 9, 2014
mind you, while I slept by the side of the road I had sweet dreams of RIO
Glenelg said
06:41 PM Oct 9, 2014
i spent a few days in Rotorua back in the early 90's had a great time. first time in a water bed will say no more
Glenelg said
06:46 PM Oct 9, 2014
don't worry Doug i'll have some. glad you are enjoying your time on the rd. weather will get better. i will catch up some when for sure' CHEERS.
justcruisin01 said
06:55 PM Oct 9, 2014
Glenelg wrote:
don't worry Doug i'll have some. glad you are enjoying your time on the rd. weather will get better. i will catch up some when for sure' CHEERS.
We will be back in Adelaide in dec for the new van, no set date as yet.
Glenelg said
07:04 PM Oct 9, 2014
justcruisin01 wrote:
Glenelg wrote:
don't worry Doug i'll have some. glad you are enjoying your time on the rd. weather will get better. i will catch up some when for sure' CHEERS.
We will be back in Adelaide in dec for the new van, no set date as yet.
i dont think i'll be in Adelaide . i'd love to catch up maybe at greens by then
justcruisin01 said
07:20 PM Oct 9, 2014
Glenelg wrote:
justcruisin01 wrote:
Glenelg wrote:
don't worry Doug i'll have some. glad you are enjoying your time on the rd. weather will get better. i will catch up some when for sure' CHEERS.
We will be back in Adelaide in dec for the new van, no set date as yet.
i dont think i'll be in Adelaide . i'd love to catch up maybe at greens by then
Depending on the pickup date we may even go via Greens again on the way over, as we get a leadup time table we may leave a couple of weeks early & have a slow trip over. If its early Dec then it may be vise versa, see when the time comes.
Big Gorilla said
07:29 PM Oct 9, 2014
Blue wrote:
mind you, while I slept by the side of the road I had sweet dreams of RIO
I've been to Rio Blue so I know what you are saying !!. Still you shouldn't post photos like that, it's not good for an ol' man's heart !!!
i spent a few days in Rotorua back in the early 90's had a great time. first time in a water bed will say no more
I have a water bed in both Tassie and here in Cebu. Fantastic to sleep in. Wish I could figure out a way to put one in my MH. I remember when they first came out, I saw a full page advert in a Perth Newspaper and the story line was: "You can do two things better in a waterbed, and one of them is sleep"......
Dave...when are you going to post a photo of the new tug and rig ?
Dougwe said
07:34 PM Oct 9, 2014
No one even mentioned wombat, BG Oooops, you said a man didn't you, sorry
Blue said
07:35 PM Oct 9, 2014
Big Gorilla wrote:
Blue wrote:
mind you, while I slept by the side of the road I had sweet dreams of RIO
I've been to Rio Blue so I know what you are saying !!. Still you shouldn't post photos like that, it's not good for an ol' man's heart !!!
just as well I didn't post this one then
Big Gorilla said
07:36 PM Oct 9, 2014
What time is the next flight !!
Dougwe said
07:37 PM Oct 9, 2014
Hey Dave, just noticed your dream girl has feathers. Maybe I should trade the twins in for her cos the Den is Chief, Feather
I'm out a here, the twins just heard me and got the whip out, looks like I'm gunna cop it now
justcruisin01 said
07:41 PM Oct 9, 2014
Big Gorilla wrote:
Blue wrote:
mind you, while I slept by the side of the road I had sweet dreams of RIO
I've been to Rio Blue so I know what you are saying !!. Still you shouldn't post photos like that, it's not good for an ol' man's heart !!!
Dont worry too much as our service guys are well equiped
Gee, you only have to mention wombat and this topic has gone way "off topic"
I'm sure you will be very happy with the Dmax Dave. I was impressed when looking around.
There, back on topic.
Blue said
07:51 PM Oct 9, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Gee, you only have to mention wombat and this topic has gone way "off topic"
I'm sure you will be very happy with the Dmax Dave. I was impressed when looking around.
There, back on topic.
you've underestimated how many more pictures I have doug..
Glenelg said
08:10 PM Oct 9, 2014
lets see them please ???
Blue said
08:18 PM Oct 9, 2014
Glenelg wrote:
lets see them please ???
I thought you wanted to talk about your new wheels...
the Isuzu's are a fantastic car... they never "over power" them
they build them for longevity.. Full Stop...
in the Defence Forces with the 110 Rovers, they had the Isuzu motors in them... they get driven like rentacars day in and day out.. you just can't kill them unless you do something wrong... like DROWN them..
and the silly AJs did that on the odd occasion..
with the new DMAXs they've made them 2 inches bigger inside compared to the older Rodeo's, Colorado's... HUGE difference..
they upped the power by 20 NM of Torque from 460 to 480 (correct me if im wrong)
but, get this.. the Strengthened the entire motor to make it Bullet Proof... Thicker sleaves, heavier con rods and bearings etc etc
they are a bloody beauty of a rig
Blue said
08:20 PM Oct 9, 2014
do you like Red Glen?
too bad the strap broke on her cup
-- Edited by Blue on Thursday 9th of October 2014 08:21:44 PM
Glenelg said
03:27 AM Oct 10, 2014
very nice Blue. i'll put some pics up GB when i get the Dmax in first week of nov . the tug is in mount gambier.
Dougwe said
06:46 AM Oct 10, 2014
How,
Blue, she doesn't look anything like a red Dmax. Come to think of it she doesn't look anything like my red Collie.
Blue said
01:45 PM Oct 10, 2014
that would have to be one of the best nights out I've ever had..
great entertainment by the girls, the bands, the dancers...
I was out of beer early in the night and had to wave one of the waiters over.. and from that point on whenever he saw my glass nearing the end he came over and filled it up.. we weren't meant to tip any of the staff but I gave him a $20 anyways.. shhh
-- Edited by Blue on Friday 10th of October 2014 01:48:31 PM
pondsmob said
02:03 PM Oct 10, 2014
Congratulations Glenelg, may see you on the road. Happy travels.
Denise.
i've just ordered a new Dmax today. been down to the 5th wheeler place about to start doing the solar panels, diesel heater, batteries got to get out of house on 29th oct, so maybe on the road first week in nov, getting excited again. now i know how Doug felt with all the work around the house. time for a RED to celebrate and dream the night away. CHEERS
GOT A WHITE ONE DOUG
You won't be unhappy with the Dmax. A great vehicle & tows the 5th Wheel like a dream!
but why do people go for 5th wheelers taking up all that nice space in the back?
the back of my rodeo is always full of chairs, small genny and fuel, BBQ, wood, chain saw, Tool Box etc
Shut the front gate!
Nah, don't do that cos Glenelg is on his way, yippee. See ya out here somewhere mate. I have a few bottles of RED ready. Mmmm, that's if they last till then of course.
I know what you are about to go through though and I tell you that for free. Just hope you don't do a dougwe and "crash" at the end of it. I am coming good though.
See ya soon mate.
I remember some years ago doug, we took a company trip to South America - Brazil, for a week there touring on Buses going to factories, eating out in BBQ and Seafood restaurants, drinking all sorts of beers I've never heard off or could read.. yellow label, red label and green label.. we went to Iguaçu Falls and RIO .. took helicopter flights over Christ the Redeemer and going up steep mountains in cable car out over the sea.. it was incredible..
I was worried that I was going to be exhausted after the first few days but nope.. we were wide awake the entire time...
but then we flew out of Brazil and back to New Zealand where we broke off with the rest of the tour.. we flew into NZ at around 5am.. drove down to a place where we did "Black" what rafting.. after that we had to drive around to Rotorua.. well, we got about half way there and BANG!! crash and burn... I couldn't drive any further and the mrs couldn't keep her eyes open so we had to sleep at a gas station for a few hours..
mind you, while I slept by the side of the road I had sweet dreams of RIO
i spent a few days in Rotorua back in the early 90's had a great time. first time in a water bed will say no more
don't worry Doug i'll have some. glad you are enjoying your time on the rd. weather will get better. i will catch up some when for sure' CHEERS.
We will be back in Adelaide in dec for the new van, no set date as yet.
i dont think i'll be in Adelaide . i'd love to catch up maybe at greens by then
Depending on the pickup date we may even go via Greens again on the way over, as we get a leadup time table we may leave a couple of weeks early & have a slow trip over. If its early Dec then it may be vise versa, see when the time comes.
I've been to Rio Blue so I know what you are saying !!. Still you shouldn't post photos like that, it's not good for an ol' man's heart !!!
I have a water bed in both Tassie and here in Cebu. Fantastic to sleep in. Wish I could figure out a way to put one in my MH. I remember when they first came out, I saw a full page advert in a Perth Newspaper and the story line was: "You can do two things better in a waterbed, and one of them is sleep"......
Dave...when are you going to post a photo of the new tug and rig ?
No one even mentioned wombat, BG
Oooops, you said a man didn't you, sorry 
just as well I didn't post this one then
What time is the next flight !!
Hey Dave, just noticed your dream girl has feathers. Maybe I should trade the twins in for her cos the Den is Chief, Feather
I'm out a here, the twins just heard me and got the whip out, looks like I'm gunna cop it now
Dont worry too much as our service guys are well equiped
JC.
Gee, you only have to mention wombat and this topic has gone way "off topic"
I'm sure you will be very happy with the Dmax Dave. I was impressed when looking around.
There, back on topic.
you've underestimated how many more pictures I have doug..
I thought you wanted to talk about your new wheels...
the Isuzu's are a fantastic car... they never "over power" them
they build them for longevity.. Full Stop...
in the Defence Forces with the 110 Rovers, they had the Isuzu motors in them... they get driven like rentacars day in and day out.. you just can't kill them unless you do something wrong... like DROWN them..
and the silly AJs did that on the odd occasion..
with the new DMAXs they've made them 2 inches bigger inside compared to the older Rodeo's, Colorado's... HUGE difference..
they upped the power by 20 NM of Torque from 460 to 480 (correct me if im wrong)
but, get this.. the Strengthened the entire motor to make it Bullet Proof... Thicker sleaves, heavier con rods and bearings etc etc
they are a bloody beauty of a rig
do you like Red Glen?
too bad the strap broke on her cup
-- Edited by Blue on Thursday 9th of October 2014 08:21:44 PM
Blue, she doesn't look anything like a red Dmax. Come to think of it she doesn't look anything like my red Collie.
that would have to be one of the best nights out I've ever had..
great entertainment by the girls, the bands, the dancers...
I was out of beer early in the night and had to wave one of the waiters over.. and from that point on whenever he saw my glass nearing the end he came over and filled it up.. we weren't meant to tip any of the staff but I gave him a $20 anyways.. shhh
-- Edited by Blue on Friday 10th of October 2014 01:48:31 PM
Denise.