What is your ultimate ex ADF touring vehicle setup?

[Df123]

Thought we needed a thread about what would make your ultimate ex ADF touring vehicle setup. Go as full on or as light as you like.

I have 2.

#1. 6x6 dual cab with winch, snorkel, Trayon camper on the back, running dick cepek extreme country 235/65R16 with 4 spares.

#2. FFR with winch, turbo, snorkel, solar panels, 235/65R16 dick cepek extreme country's with 2 spares, 750k trailer.

I could run as a historical vehicle but I've been driving rovers for years in Perentie form, so I want to make it how I would for my comfor and fun.

Cheers.

[weeds]

Here is mine

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/99.jpg

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[Tins]

One of these might convert up OK. Destinations would be a little limited, though.

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[Dopey]

Thought we needed a thread about what would make your ultimate ex ADF touring vehicle setup. Go as full on or as light as you like.

I have 2.

#1. 6x6 dual cab with winch, snorkel, Trayon camper on the back, running dick cepek extreme country 235/65R16 with 4 spares.

#2. FFR with winch, turbo, snorkel, solar panels, 235/65R16 dick cepek extreme country's with 2 spares, 750k trailer.

I could run as a historical vehicle but I've been driving rovers for years in Perentie form, so I want to make it how I would for my comfor and fun.

Cheers.

G'day Df123,
just wondering why you would prefer the 65 section tyres? That size makes them only 28inches?
I would have thought to go to at least 235/85r16.
regards,
mike.

[Mick_Marsh]

One of these might convert up OK. Destinations would be a little limited, though.

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They're a boat with wheels. No suspension on the axle. The suspension is in the tyre.
I had one follow me through Corowa. He could see my Perentie. Couldn't see much else. Visibility of the road in front of you is rather poor.
They are an awesome bit of kit, though.

[Tins]

They're a boat with wheels. No suspension on the axle. The suspension is in the tyre.
I had one follow me through Corowa. He could see my Perentie. Couldn't see much else. Visibility of the road in front of you is rather poor.
They are an awesome bit of kit, though.

Have you ever seen the tyre, Mick? It didn't do a bad job, all things considered. Visibility was never an issue. It was assumed that everyone else could see YOU. I wouldn't like to try that these days, bur in1973/4/5 it seemed to work.

I did say destinations would be limited. The ADF seemed to send them south, mostly, ( Antarctica was their role ) although there was a Reserve Unit in Sydney, apparently. You can make your own deliberations on the value of that.

Never mind, the LARC V was an extraordinary vehicle, immensely capable in a limited way, and definitely worthy of consideration as a
"touring vehicle". I drove one along Milperra road once. I am not in a hurry to repeat the experience, especially now over 40 years have passed, but it wasn't as hard as you might expect. One thing: the drive was constant across the whole thing, so the rather large prop was always turning. Kept the plebs off the ARSE. Ours weren't camo, they were all plain ally. Had the bucks, I'd have one, no issue. Plenty of room for a camper.

[UncleHo]

I beleive that when they were auctioned off that a few scrap metal dealers bought them for the alloy hulls,and then sold the mechanicals.same as the ex-army International tippers.

cheers

[gavinwibrow]

One of these might convert up OK. Destinations would be a little limited, though.

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Good underbody protection?

[Gordie]

It reminds me of the Rotorua ducks....124664

[101 Ron]

A LARC 5 is currently for sale in NSW if you have 50 K.
The LARC is only good for 50KPH on Land

[Mick_Marsh]

There's one for sale in Vic as well.

Yes, John, I've been up and personal with a LARC tyre. A few, actually. LARCs.
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My Perentie beside the LARC
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Interestingly, they didn't do too well at ANARE. Performed their duties admirably. However, the constant dipping in and out of the icy waters cracked their hulls.

[Tins]

A LARC 5 is currently for sale in NSW if you have 50 K.
The LARC is only good for 50KPH on Land

I wasn't game to go that fast. Steering was a little vague.

I wouldn't really have one, it was tongue in cheek. Oh, I'd love to be in a position to buy one from a collectors POV, but as a driver? Nope.

[Df123]

G'day Df123,
just wondering why you would prefer the 65 section tyres? That size makes them only 28inches?
I would have thought to go to at least 235/85r16.
regards,
mike.


Mainly due to not doing a lift but maintaining wheel articulation. The difference of 20mm on the tyre when deflated across all 6 is negligible. Most people drive 4x4 and don't understand the difference of the 6x6. Driven differently they can out perform most vehicles. Go slow, pick the line, deflate the tyres. Not much difference to a 4x4 but there is no forgiveness in the 6x6 for mistakes. They do more damage to everything faster due to weight and size. Basically if you want to play get a 4x4, if you load carry and will go slow a 6x6 is very capable. Tyres for reality not looks.

[WazDef]

Thought we needed a thread about what would make your ultimate ex ADF touring vehicle setup. Go as full on or as light as you like.

I have 2.

#1. 6x6 dual cab with winch, snorkel, Trayon camper on the back, running dick cepek extreme country 235/65R16 with 4 spares.

#2. FFR with winch, turbo, snorkel, solar panels, 235/65R16 dick cepek extreme country's with 2 spares, 750k trailer.

I could run as a historical vehicle but I've been driving rovers for years in Perentie form, so I want to make it how I would for my comfor and fun.

Cheers.

IMHO I own it. Took years to create. Nearly perfect. Always nearly perfect.
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[wpalmo]

IMHO I own it. Took years to create. Nearly perfect. Always nearly perfect.
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Looks like a great set up. Is it a Perentie? Love to see some more photo's of how you have built it.

Regards Warrick.

[WazDef]

Looks like a great set up. Is it a Perentie? Love to see some more photo's of how you have built it.

Regards Warrick.

Thanks for the comments. Yes ex-army. Bit of an unusual one. 300tdi with stock motor.
I have uploaded more photos to my album.

If you got any questions, ask way.