Thread: WHAT WEIGHT ARE YOU CARRYING??

Originally Posted by 85 county

and a can of fiberglass bog, = radiator fule tank repairs

I use Araldite for radiator. Takes a while to set but it is good for extreme temperatures and the last time I used it I didnt even bother to replace the radiator. I've heard of guys using it in the blocks of engines. How long does figerglass bog take to set??? Might be a better option.

Originally Posted by Summiitt

2 of my 130s have run at around 3300-3500kg since new on standard suspension, and the 3rd is on stupidly heavy duty suspension. It's probably the main reason I buy the 130s as work utes, But I can't understand why people carry so much crap when they go bush..isn't the idea keep it simple?!

Im not that experienced with carrying this much weight in the scrub. If anything Im more worried about the strain it puts on the vehicle in bad driving conditions, but I guess that is why everyone buys the Defender becaue it handles it. Doesn't it?

Originally Posted by voltron

I use Araldite for radiator. Takes a while to set but it is good for extreme temperatures and the last time I used it I didnt even bother to replace the radiator. I've heard of guys using it in the blocks of engines. How long does figerglass bog take to set??? Might be a better option.

i have only used it once many years ago ( tuch wood)... sets in about 15 minits, the idea is to push it though the radiator both sides to make a plug, sort of

110 ute, 2070kg when not towing and just running around day to day weekends etc no gear.

Yes proper weigh bridge weight.

Im reading this post with a bit of envy TBH.

Adding up the weights in the P38 and we're 150kg over GVM (fully packed), and that's without the proposed second spare wheel.

Interestingly there's not difference in fuel economy or handling between empty and full. I guess eas has it's benefits, but it's also because of that I can't entertain the idea of a GVM upgrade.

Hmm - I am sure no one would not want to get picked up running over GVM.

For the brains trush: Putting aside the obvious solution of "take less stuff" (I claim devil's advocate!) has anyone had a certified (engineered and plated) GVM upgrade to a Puma 110 Defender?

Is it possible? What was the upside in weight? What was the downside in cost?

Originally Posted by FeatherWeightDriver

Hmm - I am sure no one would not want to get picked up running over GVM.

For the brains trush: Putting aside the obvious solution of "take less stuff" (I claim devil's advocate!) has anyone had a certified (engineered and plated) GVM upgrade to a Puma 110 Defender?

Is it possible? What was the upside in weight? What was the downside in cost?

would you want to to a Puma?

i have driven a couple now, brisk and nice when light, suck the fule over 95klm and when heavy.

the isuzu get between 11-12 ltrs per 100 regardless

Originally Posted by FeatherWeightDriver

Hmm - I am sure no one would not want to get picked up running over GVM.

For the brains trush: Putting aside the obvious solution of "take less stuff" (I claim devil's advocate!) has anyone had a certified (engineered and plated) GVM upgrade to a Puma 110 Defender?

Is it possible? What was the upside in weight? What was the downside in cost?

I believe the ARB GVM upgrades are based on retaining the rigs original difference between tare and GVM. For a 200 series the upgrade give you an extra 300kg which equates to front bar, rear bar, long range fuel tank, roof rack.

I haven't heard of an off the shelf approved GVM upgrade for the defender

Apparently the UK has a heavy duty variant which a upgraded diff centres and springs....other will have the details