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chopit


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Now that we have hit the road full-time this is our setup.

We had a '89 Hilux with the Holden V6 & auto. It did a great job of towing the "van but the ride was like an old dray cart.

This Commodore has the 5ltr V8 & auto. The fuel consumption,towing the 'van is just about the same as the Hilux and way more comfortable

Got the suspension upgraded for towing. That was a good move.m_IMG_1688.jpg

The aluminium boxes & frames have proven very user friendly.

The 'van we have had for a year now. A bit of fine tuning & we are very happy to call it home.

It's 35 years old but must have had very caring owners in the past.

We are still finding things we don't really need to take with us after 2 months on the road. Good thing that we have a friend with a big.empty shed.



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glendadon


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Looks good enjoy your travels around our beautiful country

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Looks great - enjoy your time - keep well and happy camping.

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it looks very good. 35 year old, that's as old as me. only dreaming.

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Good to see an oldie given a new lease of life. Chopit. Mine's a similar vintage.

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billeeeeeee


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chopit wrote:

Now that we have hit the road full-time this is our setup.

We had a '89 Hilux with the Holden V6 & auto. It did a great job of towing the "van but the ride was like an old dray cart.

This Commodore has the 5ltr V8 & auto. The fuel consumption,towing the 'van is just about the same as the Hilux and way more comfortable

Got the suspension upgraded for towing. That was a good move.m_IMG_1688.jpg

The aluminium boxes & frames have proven very user friendly.

The 'van we have had for a year now. A bit of fine tuning & we are very happy to call it home.

It's 35 years old but must have had very caring owners in the past.

We are still finding things we don't really need to take with us after 2 months on the road. Good thing that we have a friend with a big.empty shed.

Nice............

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Slight digression, sorry.

Nice pic Billeeeeeee (7e's).

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