Thread: hello again... advice needed for setting up vehicle

I'll be watching the replies more than answering, cameraguy, but will ask one question and give one tip.

Q: What type of driving are you looking at? Is this a cross-country expedition or following the beaten track?

Tip: DEFINITELY want an under-axle jack as the articulation will get freaky otherwise. BUT, from painful experience, don't go with a small bottle jack. I now have a cheap trolley jack of about 2 tonne capacity: you really do want the extra "throw" with the tall tyres. And take a decent lump of thick ply to go under it for soft conditions.

Roverland in Ferntree Gully is good. I've tried a few over the years and I've been really happy with them. 95 Dorset Rd. 03 9758 5777.

G'day & welcome to the forum . . . . .

The trip it self is not challenging, there are also lots of people there atm.
My mate does security and did the top gear filming security there and there were campers everywhere, so much so that some of them became extras because it was easier to join them than to shift them.

Anyhow, I would suggest a airbag jack, they are great in sand and work a treat as long as engine is running.

Enjoy the trip mate.

Originally Posted by scrambler

I'll be watching the replies more than answering, cameraguy, but will ask one question and give one tip.

Q: What type of driving are you looking at? Is this a cross-country expedition or following the beaten track?

Tip: DEFINITELY want an under-axle jack as the articulation will get freaky otherwise. BUT, from painful experience, don't go with a small bottle jack. I now have a cheap trolley jack of about 2 tonne capacity: you really do want the extra "throw" with the tall tyres. And take a decent lump of thick ply to go under it for soft conditions.

thanks for your reply scrambler, we'll mostly be sticking to established tracks, but may venture off the beaten track. Having never been up there before I'm not really sure where we'll end up, guess I'll play it by ear and it will depend on any recommendations we receive from people we meet on the way.

Trolley jack it is then. I have one of those thick plywood bunnings trestle tables to put it on (cut down to fit in the 110 wagon)

cheers,

Pete

Originally Posted by big guy

The trip it self is not challenging, there are also lots of people there atm.
My mate does security and did the top gear filming security there and there were campers everywhere, so much so that some of them became extras because it was easier to join them than to shift them.

Anyhow, I would suggest a airbag jack, they are great in sand and work a treat as long as engine is running.

Enjoy the trip mate.

Thanks Big Guy,
Campers? do you mean campervans? if that's the case maybe we should be taking the wife's Prius!! - not a chance.

Those airbag jacks aren't cheap and I worry about putting a hole in one. Think I'll go with scrambler's suggestion and take a trolley jack. We'll be spending some time in the Flinders Ranges too and from what I hear there can be some sharp rocks round those parts....

punture repair kit, the ones that you stick a wad/worm into your tyre. I always carry one and have never used it, bettcha if I left it I would need it
cheers
blaze

Originally Posted by cameraguy

Thanks Big Guy,
Campers? do you mean campervans? if that's the case maybe we should be taking the wife's Prius!! - not a chance.

Those airbag jacks aren't cheap and I worry about putting a hole in one. Think I'll go with scrambler's suggestion and take a trolley jack. We'll be spending some time in the Flinders Ranges too and from what I hear there can be some sharp rocks round those parts....

They are not cheap but light, easy to use, quick, great in sand and eliminate high lift jacks etc.
I never leave home without one.
For air bag, take a section of ply, some thick rubber and you will be laughing.
Great to get you out of ditches too as it will/can lift a car by 500-800mm.

Trolley jack is good too or alternatively, drop by Adelaide and I lend you mine on your way to the flinders. I have maps and most other gear you may need.
Rola 3/4 size roof racks you can borrow too if you like. Remember the spares you carry you never need.