Trip from Perth

Troy, unfortunately I live in Melbourne but the best advice I could give is to join a club. I too have the 2.8 GU Patrol and I love her soooo much. Im a member of the Nissan 4wd club of Vic. The benefits are; free driver training (excellent), discounts at most 4wd accessories (goodies) stores, organised trips with people who have years of experience. And many more.....

But be warned, 4wd'ind is extremely addictive (more so than cigarettes) and once you start, its not easy to quit......and they dont make patches for giving up 4wding.

As for servicing, I change my oil every 5000kms and filter every 10000kms. I only use Penrite oil, and I get it serviced by a reputable diesel mechanic. Try Brunswick diesels, ive heard they have a good rep, or they may refer you to someone, they are in WA.

All the best
john

Hi we run a friendly 4x4 group out of York with regular day and weekend trips no fees no bush bashers , I also have some trip notes for day trips and overnighters out of York if you want a copy send me your email address and I will send a couple of to you .We are also having a BBQ in the bush next saturday night all are welcome come and meet the group .The BBQ and campfire site will take you about 50minutes to get to from midland .I will email you my contact number if you want more info .Peter phewitson@westnet.com.au

Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard
Peter York 4x4

Troy,
I'm a member of the 4WD club of WA check the web site out. Meets fortnightly on a Thursday at 20:00 hrs, Meeting next Thursday the 12th. I'm on the door, come along and see if it's what you want. We do day trips, extended trips, and are family as well as hard core fourby stuff orientated. Keep the shiny side up

Troy,
Check out http://www.nissan4wdowner.com.au
This is the web site for the Nissan 4WD Owners Club of WA.
They are having a mud run tomorrow (Sunday) however this is probably not the best event to introduce you to a 4WD club.
Look at the trips page so you can see whats coming up for the rest of the year.
I'm in the Nissan 4WD Owners Club and the Land Rover Owners Club.
If you really want to enjoy your fourby then join a club.

Troy,

There is a small sized mag called Western 4WDriver that released a set of trip notes, I think it's called "Day trips out of Perth" or similar. Costs about $8 or so I think. Very detailed directions for some great trips close to the city. Following the power line track up near Sawyers Valley is a great way to spend a day. Some tricky bits here and there if it's wet but most obstacles have a safe way around. You should find it in most large Newsagents and it's well worth the price. There's a second volume called weekend trips too if I recall correctly.

Enjoy.

Hi Troy,

I am in a similar position, having purchased a '99 GU ST 2.8 TD last Dec on our return from the US.

I've contacted the guys at Nissan 4WD club WA and they seem a nice bunch, though I've yet to go out on a trip. I was going w/e just been but the social director had made irreversible plans. My family and I have done a few of the day trips from Perth as listed in the Western 4WD magazines referenced by Hilly. These are a pretty good intro with good directions and reasonably safe, though from our experience probably better to do with others.

I saw your message above regarding a good mechanic. I can advise you to give the Nissan dealers a miss - after one bad experience never again.

I live NoR, if interested in getting together for some trips then contact me at carlislefamily@iprimus.com.au

Regards,
Hugh