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  1. 11th February 2026, 07:34 PM #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4runnernomore View Post
    Hi Tombie,

    Are you going the whole hog with the hero bar windscreen bar work and front diff bracing protection? I know the canter was the original and has a crap load of mods and looks good to boot once done.

    Did you consider the Toyota Hino 300? From all the hype when they were getting ready to release it seemed like a slam dunk over the other two, especially with drivetrain and disc brakes all round.

    can’t wait to see the beast evolve.
    No hero bar for this one. Not willing to risk the LED headlights taking a hit for the sake of not having the hoops.

    We have the bracing (which is actually a steering rod protector) and several other bits and pieces here ready to fit.
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  2. 14th February 2026, 02:23 PM #52
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    Tombies Fuso

    Got it… long day.

    Drove to Adelaide with Son (pic), collected.


    Currently out on the range, Open Prize Meeting


    Tray is still loaded with the accessories yet to be fitted.
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  3. 15th February 2026, 11:00 PM #53
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    No pretty pics at lovely locations this weekend - it was all mission oriented!

    Friday was a long day - adelaide in the morning (son Zac gave me a lift)

    Grab truck at regency park.
    Then off to Furness Ave (Edwardstown) to get the hitch.
    Then to Klemzig to get the fridge (runs on Ryobi tool batteries when not connected to power)

    Home at 20:30. Fit the hitch up and pack the truck for shooting competition.

    Rolled out of whyalla around 23:00 and finally pulled into Tumby bay at 02:00 Saturday morning.

    Fair to say I was exhausted Tombies Fuso


    Some observations:
    - not a rocket ship (knew this going in) and 90-95km/h on the undulating hills with the van on was nice.
    - on the flat a nice 95-100km/h is possible - 95 is much more pleasant.

    - The Airsafe hitch is a true game changer - all the jolts are dampened. The van doesn’t get bounced hard at all - truly worth the price tag.

    - It’s noisy, again knew it would be. Carbuilders does a full sound and heat dampening kit - it’s definitely coming!

    The commanding driving position is awesome!

    More to come Tombies Fuso

    Here’s the combo out the front once I got home today.


    And the hitch
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  4. 15th February 2026, 11:39 PM #54
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    "- The Airsafe hitch is a true game changer - all the jolts are dampened. The van doesn’t get bounced hard at all - truly worth the price tag." Tombie.

    Essential IMO, it gets embarrassing pulling into a service station and realising that all you have left of your caravan is part of the drawbar.
    If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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