Does my Bum look big in this?

Welcome and G'day

Any of the mid size ones would be a good start

IE Pajero, Prado, Jackaroo, Jeep

Can't comment on them except the jackaroo as my Sister has one. A 2003 V6 Auto...Goes like stink, can swallow their camping gear, capable, reliable and very underrated. Hence makes FANTASTIC value as a used car buy. It has been everywhere the Patrols and cruisers go and sometimes done it with less fuss.

Cheers Stefan

Diesel Wrangler or a Landrover 90 (Still Available on special order from L/R) ?

smallest would have to be a suzuki sierra wouldn't it??? not sure about the roof tent fitting but if the roof bars were long enough.........
haha
Nick

Welcome Paul & Debbie.
We have a friends in our 4wd club who are also members of the local Ulysses Club. The trouble is now they get more enjoyment on the bike runs!!
You can't go past a diesel pajero or jackeroo for your touring needs.(In my opinion).
Regards.
Vince

Paul
It really is a simple exercise just join your local 4wd club then go on an outing with them and look at their gear. It will really open up your horizons and no you do not need a 4wd to join a club just enthusiasm .

Not sure you want too small. You mention some wine, we usually take 4 doz red away with us. A fridge allows for a more gormet menu if you are out of the way a bit. With a bit of thought can have you eating like a king for a few weeks. BUT you need the space for the gear. We used to have a Jackaroo 3.5 V6 petrol. Went like the clappers, handled well, reasonable amount of storage space. We used to get to places and we would get very odd looks from the Landcruiser/Patrol groups. They are a very capable vehicle but required some skill to get them to some of the tougher places. They also float which was handy once or twice :-) . Jackaroo is clasified as a medium sized 4wd. The small end tend to be suzi's and you may have issues re roof load limits. If you want a roof top tent the roof attachment needs to be able to carry the combined weight of yourselves and the tent plus a bit extra for movement. A Prado or Padjero would be a good option as well.

Steve

Every time I travelled I always saw Landcruisers, Nissans and Prados. Rarely seen a Pajero (or Jackaroo) actually really only seen them when i was travelling with a brother as he had a Pajero then. He actually had a new one every model change so he had quite a few over the years. In the end when he had no support from Mitsubishi for warranty on their latest new model Pajero he traded it in on a Prado and swore never to go back. Now he cannot understand why he hesitated to buy a Prado in the first place. Normally comes down to cash when buying new as they do give some extras for less cash, but were not flash on the support from dealer or head office. (a long storey) Anyway I have a 2000 series Prado and love it to bits. It is now on LPG as well as petrol and is a cheap conversion to do if you stick to that vintage rather than newer which escalates in price rather quickly. I dont get to use mine now due to a bad back injury so it will probably never go off road again (short of a miracle) which is a pity seeing it has only just clocked up 110,000kms. If you are local you can check it out to see if it is too big for your plans. Not sure what you could get for what you state you need re roof etc - maybe a suzuki?? or are they too small? Where-abouts in Sydney r u - I am in the south west. Check out the 4wd shows when they come up and ask heaps of questions. cheers mick

I would say a Prado or Pajero turbo diesel would fit your bill also.

These are not the BIG 4WD but will do what you need and also develop as you develop into a Gunbarrel traveller.

Also would say get in touch with a local 4x4 club OR even better, come along to a ExplorOz gathering and pick peoples brains, even in your Mazda 6 (which incidentally is one of my fav cars) you'd be welcomed and be able to look over many a vehicle and ask questions galore.

All the best

GWBonz

Hi Paul & Debbie....
I have recently bought myself a Honda VT750C..... lovely bike to ride!!!!

But enough about me..... in the mid range of 4X4's.... I would suggest looking at a Prado or a Pajero... either one will take you where you want to go... and I second the idea of a diesel.

The MOST important thing, when you get your fourby..... do a course on how to use it as soon as you can. Most clubs will have access to a Driver Awareness Program.... (Our club hosts a DAP every month for new members... it is a pre-requisite to joining in on club trips!)

There is more to 4WD'ing than slipping the little stick into 4 Low!!

Let us know how you get on..... and welcome to the club!!!!

Cheers

Brian

yep your bum looks huge in that..

Gday,
I didn't read all the reply's properly so if its already been said..Ignore this one.
A big 4wd will get you out of more trouble than it will get you into (within reason) Id personally go a Landcruiser or (as much as it hurts to say) a Nissan. What about a tray top?
As for your bum...never ask a question you don't want answered!
But it doesn't mater what you travel on as long as your doing it Disgracefully!!!!

Good luck
Cheers

what bike you guys ride??? My dad is in the Ulysses Club, lives in Nowra, has ex coppa bike done up...lights and all that off and put the panea's on, top box etc.....

Id go a short wheel base something, (if that hasnt been mentioned already...havent read the replys yet....)

Anyway, Have a good one....!!

Laura

Dunno what your budget is bit if you can afford it - get the new Prado D4D auto diesel. Great great car.

Welcome!!! We are also motorcyclists{hubby, me pillion] in Christian club in Vic and love 4wding too. If you can still manage a roof tent your not really old farts. I refuse to have one. We have an oz tent instead which means only hubby has to climb onto the roof. I'm not going to suggest which vehicle except to say you may want to carry toilet paper and the odd cheese sandwich as well so don't go too small. Cheers, christine.