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  • Originally posted by Smithy - 120 D4D View Post
    Ha ha we are actually having a garage sale next weekend, after spending the entire long weekend clearing stuff out...
    You will have to give us a heads up on what is up for sale.
    [B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAX

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    • Originally posted by Smithy - 120 D4D View Post
      Cheers, buddy. Fishing is meant to be excellent up that way, so look us up if you manage to get off the little island again...
      Next trip off the little island is 63 days 22hrs and 23 minutes but will be in the state that you will soon be calling mexico then off to WA for a fortnight but will definitely look you up in a year or so when we do a trip up the east coast as i will have to drop off your boat that i am going to look after for you whilst you settle - make that 21 minutes

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      • Well, its been quite a while since I've been on here - and not much has changed with my rig since relocating to NSW, other than SWMBO is handing the keys back over to me for safe custody of my pride and joy again (fridge and camp box going back in permanently, and losing the third row of seats once and for all).

        My Bushranger NiteHawk HIDs are just about cactus, after all the rivets holding them together have started to get sloppy, so its time for an upgrade.

        I'm considering the over-priced ABR Intensity 21s, but would take any feedback about other viable options of a similar quality and performance (possibly the Lightforce 215s).

        Cheers!

        Any feedback appreciated, or a link to where discussion has already been held.
        2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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        • So I decided to go with the Lightforce LED215s. In my opinion, They rate better than the ARBs and have a better colour temperature at 5,000K.

          I got a good deal on the lights, and managed to do the wiring on my own, so saved a few $$$ in the process. Because of the curved shape of the Toyota Sovereign bull bar, and the style of mounting bracket on these lights, I had to drill new holes in the bullbar and move the lights forward a bit so as not to hit the top rail of the bullbar, but they are mounted solidly now, so all good.

          I did a first test last night, while I adjusted them, and they are awesome! I think the light they give out is as good as the HIDs they are replacing, and both are spread pattern, so I have wider vision closer to the vehicle as well, and they are not as blue/white as the HIDs, so less extreme reflection on shiny objects.
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          2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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          • Good to see you are still adding to her.

            The Lightforce look good.

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            • She's all mine now, since SWMBO has a new ride. Got the camp box back in permanently, hoping to get away this weekend as we haven't been in the tent since relocating, and it's well past due!

              Looks like the GTG was a huge success - one of our only regrets about leaving Tassie was missing the GTG.
              2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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              • Good to hear you guys are getting out and about up there, and that your girl is back in your hands.

                The GTG was great fun, made by the great bunch of people who attended. It was a bugger that you missed it.

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                • Great build thread mate! Got some fresh ideas for mine after reading this!

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                  • Thanks Chewy. Its been a labour of love. Not much more needs doing now, for how we use her. The setup works perfectly for our needs.
                    2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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                    • Back into it. Been busy of late, but just bought our first (and potentially last) camper trailer at the Sydney Camper show, so a few mods coming...

                      Going to have to run Anderson plug and install a break controller. I know these are covered elsewhere, so will research first, but leaning towards the Redarc Tow Pro Elite.
                      2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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                      • Eagerly awaiting the arrival of our new Patriot Campers X1 Limited edition next month, all vehicle mods are complete now.

                        New sandflag mount added to get ready for the Simpson next year, shovel holders added, Brake Controller (Tekoshina P3 in the end due to the ability to transfer it between vehicles) and Anderson cables fitted.

                        Now to wait...
                        2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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                        • Trailer for the Simpson trip Smithy?

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                          • So you doing the Simpson on your way to the Western Australia 2017 GTG?
                            [B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAX

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                            • Originally posted by RB80 View Post
                              Trailer for the Simpson trip Smithy?
                              You betcha! No way I could safely get all 5 of us across in 1 vehicle (food, fuel, gear, etc) without towing. I know its not advised, but it seems there are a lot of cowboys out there doing the wrong thing. The Patriot and Prado combo will be perfect (I hope), and with correct tyre pressures and due care, I reckon we'll be fine.
                              2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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                              • Originally posted by VKPrado View Post
                                So you doing the Simpson on your way to the Western Australia 2017 GTG?
                                Would love to VK, but timing is not right. I won't have enough Annual Leave to do both, and April is an opportunity to travel across the Simpson, so we've got our sights set. This summer we will be acquainting ourselves with the new camper, and setting it all up.
                                2009 White KDJ120R Manual fitted out for family camping and touring - See my Rig Build at [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27887-Smithy-s-Rig-Build[/url]

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