Update on the Roachie situation.....
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 at 20:59
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Roachie.kadina.sa.au
I haven't posted on this
forum for many years. There was a time, 10 years ago (or more) when I seemed to have something to say on just about every thread.
Back in those days I was a die-in-the-wool Patrol driver.
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks....WRONG!!!
The rot started to set in in around 2006, when I sold my GU 4.2 TD and bought a GU with 6.5 V8 Chev Diesel.
However, not satisfied with its lack of power (all diesels deserve a turbo!!!), I sold it and did what none of my mates ever thought they see....I bought a 100 series Cruiser.
Well, times change and I'm now looking at selling the Cruiser as there will soon (9 January) be a new set of wheels in my driveway.....a 2011 Chev Silverado 2500HD, LTZ, 6.6 Duramax TD.
This new rig comes with a Warn M15000 winch and I'm wondering if anybody can suggest what size plasma rope would be good to replace the steel rope that is on the winch at the moment.....I was thinking 15mm??
Cheers,
Roachie
Reply By: Member - Scrubby (VIC) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 at 22:06
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 at 22:06
G`day Roachie,
Welcome back, I reckon you were on the
forum back when I was a new Kid on
the block.
When I had to replace the rope on my winch I did a fair bit of research and decided that this mob had a pretty good product that is made in the USA..
"Custom Splice" Giggle it for info,they have charts listing most
winches with details of the capacity of the winch, strength, conversion from wire to synhetic,etc " Amsteel Blue is what I went for.
Amsteel Blue 9/16" has an average B/S of 40,500 lb with a minimum B/S of 38,000 lb
I have the 7/16" size and have been more than satisfied with both the product and their service.
Scrubby.
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Follow Up By: Roachie.kadina.sa.au - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 05:51
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 05:51
Thanks Scrubby....I reckon it was Amsteel Blue that I had on my Patrol back about 9 years ago......
Roachie
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Reply By: Member - Captain (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 01:42
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 01:42
Hey Roachie, long time no hear!
I too rarely post on this
forum these days, between work and that I spend much of my spare time on MX bikes these days. My kids are 17 / 15 and not keen to tag along with mum and dad now, but MX bikes are cool enough that they will be seen with their old man on them!
I gave up the Patrol in 2008 and went down the 200 series route, never regretted it either. Added a
Beaudesert exhaust and Chip and the dynotune had
well over 800Nm and 235Kw. But have the chip off 99% of the time, the standard 650Nm and 195Kw is more than enough.
Also sold the Camprite some time ago and now travel with a Quantum, best move I made :) Or perhaps a
sign of my age!!!
Cheers mate
Captain
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Follow Up By: Roachie.kadina.sa.au - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 05:59
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 05:59
G'day Captain,
Yes, I know what you mean about "age"....
I can see there may be some serious discussions in our household in the coming years.....SWMBO wants us to keep the Ultimate, but I'm getting to the stage where I don't want to spend 10 minutes setting it up every day, so am thinking that a wobbly box will be a good idea.
Anyway, time will tell.....
Have a safe and Merry Christmas mate...
Roachie
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Reply By: Mick O - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 11:14
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 11:14
My lord Bill, I need lessons on how you get all this past the Minister for War & Finance!
I’ve moved from the beloved patrol myself but you’ll be glad to know your double rear wheel carrier is still gracing the high country every now and then on the back of my old GU. The bloke who bought it gets out and about now and then.
Have moved to the 79 series myself, all suitably chopped, stretched, pimped and preened. Should have gone for the 6x6 conversion with all the bleep e I lug through the deserts.
Good to see your voice. All the best to you and yours for Xmas and a safe and happy 2015.
Mick
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Follow Up By: Roachie.kadina.sa.au - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 16:41
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 16:41
Thanks Mick,
Yes, I looked seriously at a 79 series dual cab with canopy etc (but not stretched). In the end I decided to shell-out a few extra sheckles for what I hope will be a lot more truck. Time will tell I guess.
I was just talking to Lucy on the blower and he reckons these big yank tanks are an absolute "beach" to park anywhere.....he was considering what a certain western Victorian RAM owner has been going through when he made the comment.
I will just have to accept the size.....
I now drive a long wheel base Toyota Hiace for a mail contractor and have to tow a trailer most of the time. Trying to park that rig in the main street of the various towns can sometimes be an exercise in frustration and occasionally prompts pedestrians to pass comment on my reversing skills as I reverse parallel park into
places where others seem to balk away from!!! hahaha. So, hopefully I can shoehorn this big girl into some tight spots too..hahaha
Have a great Christmas mate...
Roachie
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Follow Up By: The Original JohnR (Vic) - Friday, Dec 26, 2014 at 21:53
Friday, Dec 26, 2014 at 21:53
"a certain Western Victorian RAM owner" doesn't have too many issues as long as you can get a few car parks together. Lucy couldn't keep up with us these days.
You are saying above about the torque figures. Pretty academic when you get over 1100 Nm of torque, then think the tuning chip. Today for instance, I needed to get past a caravan tootling along at 80-85 and a squirt along as stable as you like, back to the speed limit in time to see a candy car coming our way pursuing a car heading toward us. I won't say what I got up to, but the BT is over 3t and towing is effortless.
Incidentally when I get the camera and screen going for the rear, I will reverse park again as I have done before. The Ram on it's own is easy.
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Reply By: Member - Des Lexic - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 19:21
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014 at 19:21
G'day
young William and the lovely Nette. Have a great Xmas and New Year to you all.
I guess Pesty doesn't come on hear now either as he isn't putting the muddy stuff on you publicly. The new rig looks great too.
Getting back to your original question regarding rope size, you should realise by now that you will need as big a size as you can buy. I don't think that 25mm would even go close to what you will need.
Now that we're official old farts, we might even get over your way some day to say g'day.
All the best from Des still driving the 50.
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Follow Up By: Roachie.kadina.sa.au - Thursday, Dec 25, 2014 at 07:18
Thursday, Dec 25, 2014 at 07:18
Merry Christmas to you too Des and Eileen....
I still see Pesty occasionally....in fact going to
Lake Bonney on New Years eve and camping on north side with him and a few others.
It'd be great if you can come over and say g'day or even bring the "T" and camp with us if you don't have family commitments.
Cheers mate
Roachie
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Follow Up By: Member - Des Lexic - Thursday, Dec 25, 2014 at 08:56
Thursday, Dec 25, 2014 at 08:56
We're heading to
Coobowie on Sat for a few days. Not sure when we will be back but will call in on the way back to see if your there.
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Follow Up By: Roachie.kadina.sa.au - Thursday, Dec 25, 2014 at 13:52
Thursday, Dec 25, 2014 at 13:52
Des, I take the mail down the peninsula every day, as far as Yorketown, where I then have to spend a couple of hours (from 0900 to 1130). I usually have a nap in the back of the van for an hour, then go to the bakehouse for an early lunch around 1030.
So, if you should happen to decide to wander over to Yorketown, give me a call....I have to work 29, 30, 31 and 2nd (I have to come back from
Barmera on the evening of 1/1 to be able to do my run on Friday morning, then head back after 1400 when I knock off).
Anyway, if that doesn't work out, then by all means swing by Kadina if it's not too far out of your way.
Cheers mate
Bill
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