checklist for Fraser Trip

[4evershiva]

Hi Guys,

doing the fraser in Jan 2015. I got the 2009 D3 petrol SE model equipped with an onboard compressor, rock sliders, GOE rods(ordered), max trax, shovel, snatch strap and 2x20l jerry cans.

My concern is that the car lowered itself when I went to bribie island a couple of weeks back, however the error fixed itself after I came to hard ground. I am just worried that it might happen again. I have read through the option of getting the emergency air up kit but thinking if it is 100% necessary.

Will get my car completely checked and serviced before the trip. do I need a snorkel for the trip?

Please provide your advices.

Thanks
Shiva

[4evershiva]

Ok guys, can any of ur give some reference to whether I can get the emergency kit( in case I buy it) fitted in Brisbane.

[Fitzy2011]

Are you sure it didn't lower itself at 50kph, because that is normal, a pain but normal?

[4evershiva]

nah...it just lower itself for good and showed a EPB fault...tried manually release of EPB but no go...then my mate just dragged out of bribie into hard ground and all of a sudden it cleared the fault and started to work normal again...

[4evershiva]

Hi guys,

Will a modified compressor with a software update be more reliable towards this issue.

[First LR]

Hi Guys,

doing the fraser in Jan 2015. I got the 2009 D3 petrol SE model equipped with an onboard compressor, rock sliders, GOE rods(ordered), max trax, shovel, snatch strap and 2x20l jerry cans.

My concern is that the car lowered itself when I went to bribie island a couple of weeks back, however the error fixed itself after I came to hard ground. I am just worried that it might happen again. I have read through the option of getting the emergency air up kit but thinking if it is 100% necessary.

Will get my car completely checked and serviced before the trip. do I need a snorkel for the trip?

Please provide your advices.

Thanks
Shiva

Hi Shiva,

just came back from Fraser in Sept Hols and there was more water in all the creeks, depressions and lakes, than I have EVER seen (in 20 years).

I think a snorkel is always good to have, but unless you plan to go to Moon Point on the western side or try some of the western creek crossings(@ high tide), then you dont really need it for travelling everywhere else (@ low tide). Also DONT try the puddle at Eurong beach resort entrance WITHOUT a snorkel. Its deeper than you would think :).

Have a great time.

Cheers,
Andrew

[4evershiva]

Thanks Andrew. I am in total confusion as to what to select now. I have 3 choices, GOE emergency air kit fitted or upgrade air compressor from hitachi to amk to avoid suspension issued or a snorkel.

I am assuming if I travel around at low tides then I can get away without the snorkel.

What will be your choice guys???

[rar110]

Thanks Andrew. I am in total confusion as to what to select now. I have 3 choices, GOE emergency air kit fitted or upgrade air compressor from hitachi to amk to avoid suspension issued or a snorkel. I am assuming if I travel around at low tides then I can get away without the snorkel. What will be your choice guys??? I thought LR stopped fitting the Hitachi compressor before the 09 model.

[4evershiva]

how do I find what compressor is fitted??

[jon3950]

You won't need a snorkel on Fraser. A stock standard D3 is perfectly capable of going everywhere you will want to go.

I would be putting the effort into solving your suspension problem. Once you've got that fixed you won't need anything else, except common sense.

Also, I wouldn't start throwing (expensive) parts at it until you have a better idea of what the problem is. Others around here more knowledgeable than I may have a better idea, but try getting the fault codes read as a first step.

Cheers,
Jon

[4evershiva]

no faults codes at all. suspension working fine, just want to be 100% confident that the issue will not arise again. i am thinking, the emergency air kit is the way to go considering the compressor is working fine. the car has done only 83,000kms

[AnD3rew]

You won't need a snorkel on Fraser. A stock standard D3 is perfectly capable of going everywhere you will want to go.

I would be putting the effort into solving your suspension problem. Once you've got that fixed you won't need anything else, except common sense.

Also, I wouldn't start throwing (expensive) parts at it until you have a better idea of what the problem is. Others around here more knowledgeable than I may have a better idea, but try getting the fault codes read as a first step.

Cheers,
Jon

Absolutely agree with that. Fraser really doesn't need any mods for a decent 4x4 with reasonable clearance I have been all over Fraser in a Stock standard 1993 Suzuki Vitara equipped only with a snatch strap. You will need a snatch strap and rated shackles. After that GOE rods or Llams would be my first mod for sand along with a compressor which you already have and then maxtrax which you also already have.

Did you get your mechanic to check your fault codes?

[4evershiva]

Absolutely agree with that. Fraser really doesn't need any mods for a decent 4x4 with reasonable clearance I have been all over Fraser in a Stock standard 1993 Suzuki Vitara equipped only with a snatch strap. You will need a snatch strap and rated shackles. After that GOE rods or Llams would be my first mod for sand along with a compressor which you already have and then maxtrax which you also already have.

Did you get your mechanic to check your fault codes?

Hi Andrew, as mentioned i dont get any fault codes, everything seems good. Gonna have a service done and have asked to check the compressor standards. I got everything u have mentioned above, GOE rods and Emergency Air Kit on the way, snatch strap, shakles, on board compressor and maxtrax.

[Bytemrk]

Sounds like you are just about sorted..... you will love Fraser - awesome place.

[4evershiva]

thank you all guys...pretty confident that i made the right decision with all your advises....

[scarry]

Hi Andrew, as mentioned i dont get any fault codes, everything seems good. Gonna have a service done and have asked to check the compressor standards. I got everything u have mentioned above, GOE rods and Emergency Air Kit on the way, snatch strap, shakles, on board compressor and maxtrax.

One thing,a long handled shovel will come in handy,even if you have maxtrax.

Good luck,it is a fantastic place,low tyre pressures are also the go.

[SimmAus]

Don't forget DSC off and enjoy. It's on my list of places to visit.

[letherm]

One thing to be mindful of is that sometimes the creeks crossing the beach are not easily seen and you can come to grief if you hit them too fast. There is, or was when I visited, an 80 kph speed limit on the beach which is an official road and you can be booked for speeding. Agree with the others, it's a fantastic place, you'll love it.

[4evershiva]

will have a 5 month old dude in the back seat so will be making only 60 or 70 max speed...will take it easy and play is safe...thanks all for the insight....will keep my eyes peeled....