I'm TRAVELLING to Cairns to pick up the OKA I bought today.
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 23:16
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I intend to fly to
Cairns and stay with Crazy Dog for a few days then pick up the OKA and drive it home running it in as I go.
What would be the best route back to
Darwin.
Cheers Steve.
Reply By: ross - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 23:31
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 23:31
Lucky buzzard. Is it for work or play?
Does yours have the new engine,Cummins I believe?
Thats the one I want next.
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Follow Up By: Top End Explorer Tours - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 23:47
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 23:47
This for work, it will become my second OKA.
The motor is a Perkins and just been rebuilt, so it will be a slow trip home running it in.
The guy I bought it off has just ordered 3 new ones, They are 170000 cab chassis and 220000 for the bus, the come with a Cummins and an Alison auto I believe.
Cheers Steve.
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Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 08:05
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 08:05
Steve
Take the run via
Normanton down to the Curry and Isa back home. You could also take the Ranken Road(30km west of
Avon Downs) and Barkly Stock Route for a shortcut to
Elliott or go via
Cape Crawford to
Daly Waters Highway Inn
junction with the Stuart Hwy. The stock route roads are normally in good condition though I am not sure how much rain has fallen in the area recently.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Kevin J (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 10:14
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 10:14
Steve,
I'd go across the top but since that is what you do most of the time I suggest the blacktop.
Remember the diesel rule. Care for it like you love it but drive it like you hate it. Constant idle - light running - is a diesel's worst enemy.
Kevin J
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 12:25
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 12:25
Can you still buy new OKA's? I thought the WA company went broke years ago? Like to know.
Cheers Lyndon
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve M (SA) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 13:09
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 13:09
Back in business with a new model.
OKA SITE
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 12:50
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 12:50
The best way back aye, Id go across the gulf track to Burke town, then drop down all the way to
Menindee, then across to
Burra, then up to...............
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Reply By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 04, 2008 at 01:45
Thursday, Dec 04, 2008 at 01:45
What sort of fuel consumption do Okas give? A good friend reckons he does really
well. (I forget - 14l/100? I really can't recall) Is he yanking my chain?
jh.
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Follow Up By: Top End Explorer Tours - Thursday, Dec 04, 2008 at 08:31
Thursday, Dec 04, 2008 at 08:31
Hi Jeff
I don't do
miles per gallon or litres per km, but the Oka I have is $50 dearer on fuel over 3 tours than the 1hz GXL, the obvious difference is 7 more persons per tour 1 less driver.
2 years ago I ran 4 GXLs, the GXLs do 3 tours before a refill with fuel,
this year I ran 2 GXLs and the OKA, the Oka does 4tours before a refill, next year it will be 2 Okas and 2 Turbo GXLs.
Cheers Steve.
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Reply By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 04, 2008 at 16:35
Thursday, Dec 04, 2008 at 16:35
Steve,
That seems to correlate. I'm amazed that such a large machine does so
well. Thanks for reply.
JH.
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