6x6

No fixed address ???? Yeah, I actually live in Albany, If that question stems from my profile page.....I would stay right out of there, I have been in touch with management and we have lotsa probs in there that they will work on.

Re Lazy axle......would not even consider it.

Cheers..............BIGDOG

hi

I was probably one of those who critisized the manouverability...we had a couple at work, although lazy axel (not good in loose rock, easy to dry bog etc)

They were comfortable, and carried a heavy load, but were painful as far as the turning circle goes....and it may be even worse with the new Toyota, we have a couple at work and they don't seem to turn as sharp as the old ones....not by much, but its noticeable getting into one of the parking bays at the mess...

We have a new ambulance on site with an extended chasis but still single axel, would possibly be better than the duals on the turning (the dual axels liked to understeer.....a lot in marginal traction), but with only one axel the load capacity may be a bit lower.

My opinions are based on needing to use one as a work vehicle, not having paid for them and justifying my purchase (to myself and others) as some product reviews can be....best bet is to take one for an extended test drive (like a week of town and bush use) to make a decision based on your own opiniion...

Cheers Andrew

>> Others seemed to think that the loss of manouverability was too big a down side.

If your unsure about this watch Kym Boulton in the OBchallenge trying to turn around.. I think he gave up after about 8 points into the turn..

Gday all, thank you for your replies.
A good point Willem, but "BRUTUS" is very heavy....3.9ton and I still have a 22ft offroad van to go on the back.
Would be great to "borrow" one as suggested.
The new suspension system that "6x6 Australia" use is awsome.
"BRUTUS" is set up as a touring rig and as we do a lot of 4x4 a lazy axle is not an option.

Cheers................BIGDOG......Thomas

Fair enough, Thomas :-)

I got talking to a young fella and his missus and bub, who were passing through our town, the other day. He had bought a 6x6 FJ47 Troopy conversion on petrol/gas from someone in Sydney and they had been on the road for 4 years. This Troopy had been chopped behind the back doors and then had the chassis extended to accommodate a removable caravan poptop body. The Troopy had a roofrack extension over the front of the vehicle where he carried the tinny. The outboard hung off the rear of the rig. All in all an awesome rig. He said he was quite happy with its performance even with the 308 conversion!!!

Years ago I towed a 27 footer at first with the FJ55 and then later with my 0ld G60 Nissan. Clocked up 250,000km on the van in 5 years and vowed Never Again....LOL......now I have started again with a bush trailer!!!

Cheers

Thank you all,
Bungarra..........have sent you a PM

Cheers...........BIGDOG