10 things

[Patto110]

Just curious, What would be ten things you would have in a 110 county with a 2.5tdi to go on say a trip from newcastle to cooma, i mean only things related to the vehicle?

[easo]

A driver would be my starting point.;);):D:D

Then beer.

[Ricey]

A tank of fuel! :o :p

[Patto110]

A driver would be my starting point.;);):D:D

Then beer.:burnrubber::twobeers::Rolling::Rolling::Roll ing:Nice one easo,I totally agree

[Patto110]

I mean more like emergency gear such as a tool box,jack.............

[100I]

oh allright





toolbox. jack.





:D

[100I]

ancilliary belt/s, drum of water/coolant, oil, everythingknife, torch, sticky tyre plugs (if tubeless), RACQ membership...:)

[JDNSW]

I would not carry anything for such a short trip except what I normally carry for a trip to town - wheel changing gear, spanners, fan belt, jumper leads, probably a spare fuel filter, brake fluid, water, recovery gear. Plus probably those things I haven't thought of at the moment.

John

[Chilly]

I guess some tools to fit the 'emergency gear' with!!

O ha ha ha!

[CraigE]

1 : Communications - Mobile Phone, HF, UHF.
2 : First Aid Kit
3 : Good Tool Kit inc elect consumables.
4 : Spares Kits (belts, hoses, fuses, globes).
5 : Recovery Kit (snatch strap, hand winch, sand tracks, gloves etc).
6 : Some lubricants (oils - 5lt engine oil, 1 litre diff, 1 litre gear box, 1 litre tranny, Coolant concentrate).
7 : Water (10 litres min).
8 : Lighting (torches and 12v)
9 : Wallet with credit cards, after all you drive a landy
10 : Fridge with plenty of refreshments

[Barra1]

1 : Communications - Mobile Phone, HF, UHF.
2 : First Aid Kit
3 : Good Tool Kit inc elect consumables.
4 : Spares Kits (belts, hoses, fuses, globes).
5 : Recovery Kit (snatch strap, hand winch, sand tracks, gloves etc).
6 : Some lubricants (oils - 5lt engine oil, 1 litre diff, 1 litre gear box, 1 litre tranny, Coolant concentrate).
7 : Water (10 litres min).
8 : Lighting (torches and 12v)
9 : Wallet with credit cards, after all you drive a landy
10 : Fridge with plenty of refreshments


No. 1 Should read Cargo Barrier

Sorry people but I'm never going to let up on this - get a damned cargo barrier fitted before anything else.

[Bigbjorn]

Middle aged (18-20 y.o.) serving wench in French maid's costume to serve the beer.

[Slunnie]

I'd just get in and drive it down to Cooma. You're not exactly driving the Canning Stock Route.

but then again, a Defender isn't exactly a Discovery either. :D

[Tango51]

An apple, bottle of water and a phone.....for Pete's sake, who ARE you people?
:wasntme:

[hiline]

plenty of ice for the esky just incase you do breakdown atleast your beer will stay cold while you waiting :D

[DiscoStew]

I'd just get in and drive it down to Cooma. You're not exactly driving the Canning Stock Route.

but then again, a Defender isn't exactly a Discovery either. :D

He never said he was taking the most direct route.

What if the beer wench makes a run for it down a fire trail? You need to be ready to go off road at any moment.

[CraigE]

No. 1 Should read Cargo Barrier

Sorry people but I'm never going to let up on this - get a damned cargo barrier fitted before anything else.

Thats a given for me and should already be installed, so I did not deem it as what to take, a bit like taking the car and including the engine on the list.
I do however concur.:D

[leeds]

No. 1 Should read Cargo Barrier

Sorry people but I'm never going to let up on this - get a damned cargo barrier fitted before anything else.

We all need reminding about basics, so don't apologies for repeating sensible advice!

Have one fitted in the 110 and YES it does work.


A couple of my soap boxes rants are

1) Double line whenever possible

2) Hi Lift jack is a recovery tool not a maintainence/wheel changing tool. IF you are going to use it for those purposes carry a FOLDING AXLE STAND. A Hi Lift jack is a potetially dangerous weapon if used incorrectly.


Puts soap box away quietly

regards

Brendan

[CraigE]

1 : Communications - Mobile Phone, HF, UHF.
2 : First Aid Kit
3 : Good Tool Kit inc elect consumables.
4 : Spares Kits (belts, hoses, fuses, globes).
5 : Recovery Kit (snatch strap, hand winch, sand tracks, gloves etc).
6 : Some lubricants (oils - 5lt engine oil, 1 litre diff, 1 litre gear box, 1 litre tranny, Coolant concentrate).
7 : Water (10 litres min).
8 : Lighting (torches and 12v)
9 : Wallet with credit cards, after all you drive a landy
10 : Fridge with plenty of refreshments

All this stuff except 6, 9 and 10 are in the Fender all the time anyway. Breakdown without some of it and you could be putting you and your families lives in danger. People have perished due to not having basics. Do you absolutely need it all? No, but would you like to be stuck without what you need? Not so bad on the east coast but get inland or most of WA and that list would be minimum requirement. The list really has not changed in 50 years for travel, just a little more complicated. Also by having this stuff you can usually get back on the road quicker.

[Tusker]

NRMA Membership
Mobile Phone

[George130]

Other than I now have to leave room for that french maid:twisted:.
All my jacks
My tool boxes
Any oils and fluids I have
What ever spares I have
recovery gear (Amazing how many cars I rescue)
Dang going on my last trip up your way I might have to add a car trailer and tow vehicle:mad:.

[Patto110]

An apple, bottle of water and a phone.....for Pete's sake, who ARE you people?
:wasntme:I rekon you would be the first person to make a comment(judging from your answer) if someone were to break down a did not have one of the basic parts or tools to get out of trouble, It was a thread to see if something came up,(from guys that have been around landys longer), that i was not considering to take.Dont comment if you think you are wasting your time to give an opinion to someone who does not have a great deal of experience.And i do appriciate the odd funny come back im not having a go at you:), but since i have been here it seems that some feel mightier than others because they do have great knowledge about landys and associated topics,and like to shoot people down for asking innocent,even dumb questions,Good way to turn away a younger gen of landy lovers:mad:

[Ben]

it seems that some feel mightier than others because they do have great knowledge about landys and associated topics,and like to shoot people down for asking innocent,even dumb questions,Good way to turn away a younger gen of landy lovers:mad:

I hope it's all good Patto110 - I didn't get the impression you were made to look foolish from the (some witty) replies, nor was it a silly question. There's plenty of good advice in the thread.

When/if you get stuck, you'll be amazed at the kindness and generosity of these blokes.

[dobbo]

NRMA Membership
Mobile Phone


and the knowledge that someone who lives close to where you do is a few hours back up the road

[UncleHo]

G'day Patto110:)

CraigE's list is pretty complete :) but I would also add a couple of small things,

1 - tyre pressure guage (pencil type CPC)
2 - torch or work light (things usually break or go flat at night in the rain)
3 - wheel chock or 1/2 house brick:)
4 - headlight globe (to suit your type of light)

Sense of HUMOUR:D

[Patto110]

I really do appriciate all the advise and take it all on board.Guess i dont understand peoples mentality sometimes:confused:And some of the answers i did find humorous, Beer wench in maid outfit:Rolling::Rolling:
Hope people see where im coming from and sorry it sounded a bit hasty

[Tango51]

That's the spirit, Patto!:D

[George130]

and the knowledge that someone who lives close to where you do is a few hours back up the road

Does this mean you are buying a place near Cooma for me to set up my lawn ornament again?:cool:

[CraigE]

Not having a shot NM so do not take this the wrong way, but sit on the side of a road for a few hours with thousands of cars driving by and no one prepared to stop and offer assistance, mobile phone battery is dead or out of service and you are 40kms form nearest town.:(
A lot of the stuff is not neccessary, but I like to be able to get myself out of trouble and not rely on others as it may not happen.
The first aid kit is my highest priority as a life may be saved or excessive pain and suffering avoided (although you can improvise). Other stuff is a lower priority.
As said most of this stuff lives in the roller drawers or back of the Defender anyway so its not like I have to pack it and the oddest things have stpped long delays (even a snatch strap on a highway near Darwin). I also carry an air compressor and gauge, A bush kettle, tea, coffee, milo and UHT milk (makes a delay pleasant), metho, single burner stove, ropes, binoculars, bird and fish id books, max tracks etc. The UHF, HF, cargo barrier are all fixtures anyway.
Most often I do not need it, but on a few occassions I have. More often have stopped to help others and used some of it.
Do not carry anywhere near the same in the Statesman, but still carry first aid kit, tools, basic spares and water.
Cheers
Craig

Don't think you should be too picky about what people in their cars have for a drive :angel:

eg depends on where you are and where you are going. Patto is in Newcastle and driving to Cooma. Depends on the route. He can go blacktop all the way. Food and fuel stops no problem. If he breaks down, thousands of cars passing by. This particular coming event HUNDREDS of landies driving by probably :D

So why on earth would he need UHF/HF radio, comprehensive emergency first aid kit, recovery gear, spare parts & oils or anything special?

NO...its like driving to the shops. You jump in and drive. If you have aproblem you deal with it be it by calling 000 or the NRMA/RACT etc or whatever...the next door neighbour if it comes to that ;)

You just jump in and go.

NOW...before you all jump up and down and call me irresponsible....

IF he was driving from WA via the Anne Beadell Hwy...well...different story...all the stuff CraigE mentioned and more :D:D;)

[George130]

Most of my gear lives in the Fender. I have towed cars. Helped to fix cars and 4bys, put out 1 fire. No first aid issues yet except the dying roo I had just hit. Also called the cops after a semi roll over. This is my daily work run not traveling or playing.
But then I live in the country.
One of our club members recently spent 4 hours on the side of the road waiting for help. She is also heavily pregnant. Most people don't stop. Even te fire I put out I was in the middle of a line of 20 vehicles and I was the only one to stop and put it out. Just think if I hadn't it might have been yet annother grass fire that got out of hand.

[CraigE]

Aha....I knew someone would bite

BUT...its about where you live. You live in a reasonably remote area Craig. I don't. Most of my driving is done in suburbia day to day. However, I suspect many of us carry some amount of stuff day to day...goodness knows what is in the back of our Defender should I care to look in detail. I've so far never needed to look (fingers crossed) in my day to day existance. Go remote and its a different matter...all manner of stuff gets packed. But I don't carry the first aid kit at all times, nor spare oil or water, nor UHT milk or even teabags coz they are not really necessary IMHO for my drive to work or to the local supermarket :D
Ah Ha, NM, but we are not really talking about driving to and from work, but travelling to somewhere we may not have been and a long way from home. I have not always or always carry all this gear, but at present it is more practical to leave it all in the Fender as would take up room in the shed and the Fender is not our only car. On many occassions we have been driving from point A-B and then decided to got to point C for a while and having this gear in the car makes it safer and immediately possible without having to go home or to the shop and load up. Or we see a big mud puddle that we may not otherwise attempt without recovery gear.
I even have a first aid kit on my Ducati.:eek: Too many accidents and basics needed.
I find the tea and coffee and kettle great if you get stuck somewhere or delayed, also gives you incentive to stop and walk around on long trips.
No most of it is not absolutely essential, but is very handy when you need it. I dont generally carry oil and fluids unless I am going to be a long way from home as this can take up some room.
;):D:D

[dobbo]

Does this mean you are buying a place near Cooma for me to set up my lawn ornament again?:cool:

Edd you and your family are always welcome to visit

You car is barred from the street though.

[Patto110]

Like i mentioned before if you dont have anything to input apart from negativity then im not sure why you bother:confused:Im travelling alone and leaving in the wee hours of the morn to beat the syd traffic and would like a little peace of mind im reasonably prepared(i dont want a repco shop in my truck) and yes it is no outback adventure but vehicles dont descriminate where they decide to cark it so thanks again to all for your positive input:D:D

[dobbo]

If you want just come with me in convoy if your scared of driving the big black road alone, we have to make a small stop off at Fyshwik ACT for a love swing, a new cat o nine a Yoga style bong and a case of firecrackers but apart from that we'll be going straight through to Cooma.

OOhh and a rubber sheep