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This was probably my favourite during the BB saga!



Bob

G'day Bob,
I reckon these are serious contenders to replace Landcruisers - specially the extended wheel base units - for outback touring.

UPSIDES (as I see them)
* Cost is similar
* GVM 2 t more than upgraded LC
* more cabin room + one more seat
* Same width so no issue like F series have
* Needs upgraded rims & tyres but then again LC would probably get the same in an upgrade
* Given the recent service to a buggered gearbox for an Iveco on the CSR, you'd have to rethink the issue where Toyotas score so well - parts/dealership coverage/seen always in the bush

DOWNSIDES (as I see them)
* Not yet proven bush reliability over 40 years
* overall height
* may be harder to get into cab
* sheer bulk

Have thought long & hard about them for a year now......just dreamin', essentially.

Cheers

BTW - Have a bopeep at this site http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/

Hmmm...I was curiously "keen" on the look of that buggy...until I looked into its powerplant and associated output: a 3 litre donk producing 140kW and a measly 400nM.

No thanks....!!!

I'll stick with my Silverado: 6.6 litres producing (factory; before the "chip" was fitted) 298kW and 1,037nM

Roachie

Roachie,

a mate of mine, highly experienced with many types of trucks, earth moving machinery & vehicles including 4WD's, drove one last year and was surprised at its performance. His issue was more with sitting over the top of the front axle and the potential discomfort.

I've recently been driving two 4wd's: a current Mazda BT 50 & a current Toyota 70 series workmate wagon. They produce almost identical power and torque figures, but they are chalk & cheese in so many other departments they are almost incomparable - until you get then in a slow desert environment like the CSR. The configuration of the 'Yota on the black top is such that it's a dog to drive; under geared, uncomfortable, hard to drive. But in the slower, rougher stuff the 'Yota is capable and good to drive.

The point I'm getting at is that it's about drive-ability not just the data that makes a vehicle and I think that's what you maybe saying with your beastie.

If I had a lazy $150 K I reckon building a outback tourer based on the Daily 4x4 platform would be a hoot - and more useful for that task than a highly modified 200 series or similar.................ahh, the pleasure of dreaming!

Cheers

Rick, I agree 100% with all that you have said....

Roachie

Good analysis, Rick. Wouldn't dispute anything you've said.

The Daily's sheer bulk, and the difficulty Herself (with 2 new knees) might have getting in and out, will see us opt for a 79 series Landcruiser, with GVM upgrade. That decision might change with a Lotto win, of course. :-)


Roachie,

Your Silverado reminds me of the old "no substitute for cubes", or in your case, Newton-metres. Lots of 'em!!!

Bob

Saw a similar combination at Auski roadhouse a month back....was it you ?

Brett....

Yup, that would have been me. Remember seeing a Kavango on the road also.

The CSR seem to have an impact on the Iveco.
Radiators mounts on this one cracked, but they managed to do a temporary fix to continue their trip north to support 4 KTM riders.
Brett...