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  1. 10th June 2010, 07:18 PM #1
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    Guess whos coming to the Big Island

    I'm having a holiday next week

    Catching the boat to Melbourne, taking the scenic route to Adelaide, fitting Diesel Gas then taking me time home; via Loxton/north-western Victoria

    It's just going to be me, a Landy and a swag so if anyone sees this Landy (minus the roofrack) be sure to give a hearty wave



    Can anyone suggest any must sees or good camping spots in my direction of travel?

    Thanks
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  2. 10th June 2010, 07:37 PM #2
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    I'm off on my holiday as well next week to Cape York. What day are you on the boat?
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  3. 10th June 2010, 07:40 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by d3syd View Post
    I'm off on my holiday as well next week to Cape York. What day are you on the boat?
    Lucky bugger

    Bet you'll pinch all the warm weather too

    Saturday night sailing; you?
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    Pity you are not over on the weekend.You could have caught up with a few of us at Wombat State Forest or there a bouts.Have a good holiday any way.Next week should not be too bad weather wise on the big island.
    Cheers Hall
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  5. 10th June 2010, 08:51 PM #5
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    I suggest you keep the shiney side up Jock. Take it easy and enjoy mate.
    If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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    Very much looking forward to your reports on diesel gas.
    Are you getting sill tanks or rear tank?

    So far everyone I have talked to on the subject is 50/50 for/against.
    To me everything about it sounds positive.

    We camped 1 night in Ngarkat Cons Park, just north of Bordertown. Nice enough, we didn't explore tho we were just passing through. Can't remember exactly where it was, was well sign posted tho just off the main rd.



    Cheers
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  7. 12th June 2010, 08:06 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by zuno555 View Post
    Very much looking forward to your reports on diesel gas.
    Are you getting sill tanks or rear tank?

    So far everyone I have talked to on the subject is 50/50 for/against.
    To me everything about it sounds positive.

    We camped 1 night in Ngarkat Cons Park, just north of Bordertown. Nice enough, we didn't explore tho we were just passing through. Can't remember exactly where it was, was well sign posted tho just off the main rd.

    Cheers
    I'll be mounting it here:



    Plenty of space in a 2 door Defender, just in front of the rear wheel

    I'm getting about a 35L tank

    I'll let you know how it goes

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    I suggest you keep the shiney side up Jock. Take it easy and enjoy mate.
    Funny bugger aren't you Thanks mate
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  8. 20th June 2010, 05:09 PM #8
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    Well I'm home again

    For anyone whose interested fuel consumption was great

    Highest was 11.4L/100km
    Lowest was 8L/100km (on gas)

    Covered a total distance of 2562km and used 256L of diesel

    If anyone is thinking about fitting one of bee uteys systems all I can say is you're mad not too

    Positives:
    Increased drivability
    More Power
    Better fuel comsumption
    Cost is bugger all

    Negatives:
    Not much
    Diesel smoke doesn't smell the same ... maybe thats just a personal thing

    And lastly where to next, I'm hooked

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