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So.... I did my first trip in the Transit Van.... which replaced the SupaTrupa Landcruiser 70series hulking brute.
The Transit weighs in at around 1.8 tonne, whilst the ST weighed 3tonne. Better fuel economy and feels like a car to drive.
So with the help of Navman, my tour along the Murray and in specific: a mad dash between Tempy and
Robinvale, involved a 50k bulldust and corrugated 'shortcut'.
I got to
test the bus on some real outback road. WOW! it handled better than any 4wd I've taken down these roads. Mind you, my 4wds have had leaves all round and transmitted every shake and rattle, whilst skitting across the track as they did.
This handles surprisingly
well. Makes me think I might fit it out will some real recovery gear and travel further afield. I have a big NT tour in the offing.
I can now fit a heap of gear in the back along with 'campervan' fittings.
A problem though..... what does the diff sound like in these things? It's pretty noisy!
A whine as you excellerate. I wonder if you can get a LSD for these? 1997 manual 2.5l diesel.....
Cheers Royce
PS.... picked up a beaut soap dispenser for the
laundromat on the way!