New Tow Tug ,What to Buy?

[wodahs]

spotted something on the way to work this morn in maddington

how much are bolt cutters these days

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by wodahs

spotted something on the way to work this morn in maddington
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how much are bolt cutters these days

Looks like a lot of rear overhang on a single axle, enough room for you to stack it full of heavy **** and create a monster on the highway

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Looks like a lot of rear overhang on a single axle, enough room for you to stack it full of heavy **** and create a monster on the highway

thats ok wasnt a serious comment as it wasnt for sale hence where it is (an auto detailers) and why i suggested the bolt cutters
that place had been empty every morn i go past ant that was in there this morn and i go past around 5am or just before usually
also its not always what you have but how its loaded too
that thing could be mid heavy due to the tanks n main living area and the bed up the back with a front mount engine

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by wodahs

thats ok wasnt a serious comment as it wasnt for sale hence where it is (an auto detailers) and why i suggested the bolt cutters
that place had been empty every morn i go past ant that was in there this morn and i go past around 5am or just before usually
also its not always what you have but how its loaded too
that thing could be mid heavy due to the tanks n main living area and the bed up the back with a front mount engine

Trailer for sale or rent, rooms to let, 50 cents, no phone, no pool, no pets, I aint got no cigarettes?

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by wodahs

thats ok wasnt a serious comment as it wasnt for sale hence where it is (an auto detailers) and why i suggested the bolt cutters
that place had been empty every morn i go past ant that was in there this morn and i go past around 5am or just before usually
also its not always what you have but how its loaded too
that thing could be mid heavy due to the tanks n main living area and the bed up the back with a front mount engine

Have friends who have something like that,with bed in one rear corner and shower and toilet in the other corner,so when travelling hardly any weight behind the rear axle.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Looks like a lot of rear overhang on a single axle, enough room for you to stack it full of heavy **** and create a monster on the highway

Looks like overhang is less than 60% than wheelbase perfectly legal and on a dual rear axle.
Water, tanks, house batteries, galley and storage is usually built midships in those.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Looks like overhang is less than 60% than wheelbase perfectly legal and on a dual rear axle.
Water, tanks, house batteries, galley and storage is usually built midships in those.

Indeed, then the owner comes along and puts heaps of **** in the back that they don't need and hits the freeway with dog on lino handling characteristics

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Indeed, then the owner comes along and puts heaps of **** in the back that they don't need and hits the freeway with dog on lino handling characteristics

so nothing is viable as the owner comes along and loads the rear and only the rear with tons of crap
and in this instance be it the bed/toilet n shower , some one must have quiet the collection of sex toys

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by wodahs

so nothing is viable as the owner comes along and loads the rear and only the rear with tons of crap
and in this instance be it the bed/toilet n shower , some one must have quiet the collection of sex toys

I didn't pick you as quite the chap wodahs

Let's compare notes

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Indeed, then the owner comes along and puts heaps of **** in the back that they don't need

Doubt it. The thing is designed for it on a dual wheeled rear axle. Light truck GVM would be around 6 ton. The rear island bed probably has limited storage under it unless they are storing bricks.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Doubt it. The thing is designed for it on a dual wheeled rear axle. Light truck GVM would be around 6 ton. The rear island bed probably has limited storage under it unless they are storing bricks.

That's news to me given the most common one is a Fiat Ducato, hence why in QLD and TAS the highest volume rotor is for this vehicle

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

That's news to me given the most common one is a Fiat Ducato, hence why in QLD and TAS the highest volume rotor is for this vehicle

Dunno, thats an IVECO.

[351LTD]

After spending a few days beach fishing over Christmas with more to come in the new year I have gone full circle and the need to be able to drive on the sand to go fishing is the winner over Payload so back to looking at 4x4s with the v8 Patrol (yes petrol) at the top of the list.Going back and forth between Petrol and Diesel so we shall see.

[smoo]

Do the Patrols still have dirt re sale value?
Toyota have stopped production of the 200 series, so I wouldn’t be surprised if low mileage examples end up having asking prices at or higher than RRP for the coming year.

Seen these the other day. The container is accomodation. The Mack would be better with a Suzuki Jimmy instead of a Smart car. No dramas with GVM or GCM. Thought of Rokwiz.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by smoo

Seen these the other day. The container is accomodation. The Mack would be better with a Suzuki Jimmy instead of a Smart car. No dramas with GVM or GCM. Thought of Rokwiz.

Container KW looks interesting, talked to a guy in Yarrawonga with a 6x6 MAN with a container conversion on the back.
That first picture is how I would like to ultimately set up my Louisville down the track. Using a gooseneck ball hitch if allowed. Otherwise a compact D'angelo 5th wheel plate.

[Swordie]

Originally Posted by 351LTD

After spending a few days beach fishing over Christmas with more to come in the new year I have gone full circle and the need to be able to drive on the sand to go fishing is the winner over Payload so back to looking at 4x4s with the v8 Patrol (yes petrol) at the top of the list.Going back and forth between Petrol and Diesel so we shall see.

Take them for a drive if you haven't and if you can test towing your rig.

There's probably threads all over the internet debating which way to go.

My guess if you are hard core 4x4 person going to remote locations Toyota is way to go. T

he difference saved on the Patrol buys heaps of petrol plus it looks like it has better interior. The Patrol can be supercharged and can get you can get a nice V8 note.

[351LTD]

Not hard core 4x4 just abit of soft stuff and beach fishing as per last night ,saw the new year in sitting on the beach fishing,,like the idea of the patrol v8 which will give me my v8 fix !!