79 Series Tray
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 12:34
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Member - Dick (Int)
I have recently purchased a low milage 2006 model 79 Series which was equipped for use in the mines. It is a steel tray from Mac's Engineering in Mackay. The tray looks rather heavy and I am thinking perhaps I should change it out for something lighter. What sort of tray's do the 79 series
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Dick
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 21:31
Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 21:31
I'm a bit paranoid about weight, so prefer the aluminium tray. My canopy is also aluminium, and is bolted thru to the steel channels under the alloy tray. All has held nicely on the rough trips. Alloy trays have steel frame underneath so most are fine for tourers.
Your 79series has the luxury of a 1300kg payload, so it all depends on how much other heavy stuff you want to carry.
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 23:17
Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 23:17
Thanks for the advice Phil. I am going to run the 79 over weighbridge this week and see what it weighs. The Steel Tray I have is a very
well built unit and if the loads work out I might leave it in place.
What is the Canopy you are using? What do you have in it?
Regards
Dick
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 23:41
Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 23:41
Canopy is a sealed aluminium box bolted onto tray, much like any tradesman canopy, with full width lift up side doors on gas struts.
We fitted it out for camping - passengers side has the kitchen stuff - fridge, food drawers, stove, table, chairs, cellar while the drivers side has space for 10 extra jerries, his n hers clothes drawers, spare parts, large double swag and other stuff. Mesh rack bolted to roof for firewood/tent/extras;
water tank under tray. Single spare on back and extra spare undertray.
Had it for about 2 years - like the simplicity - pull into
camp, and nothing to setup.
Cheers
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 23:43
Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 at 23:43
I have only weighbridged
mine once - was 2800kgs at the time, and would estimate it to be about 3200-3300 fully loaded with extra fuel and water.
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Reply By: Steve63 - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 12:19
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 12:19
We have a steel tray on our 79 series, same vintage as yours. If it is a
well built steel tray I would hold on to it. The arrangements under the tray can be just as important. If you think weight is an issue load it up and run it over a weigh
bridge. All the types of tray tops have good and bad points. As long as it suites what you are using it for and you stay under the weight limits who cares.
Steve
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