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  1. 24th February 2014, 09:22 AM #1
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    Hi to everyone. Just trying to sort my way through how this all works. I have never been on a forum site before.

    Bob owns a 1995 130 tdi defender crew cab with 500,000km on the clock. We had previously put a 750 mm extension in the chassis, with the view to building a slide on motorhome for it.

    Now we have transfer box problems, after only putting in a new gearbox and transfer box about 2 years ago.

    Bob is now talking about not spending any more money on it. Suggestions for a good 2nd hand transfer box would be appreciated.

    We have now purchased an ex British Army RB44 with the view to putting the motor home on that instead.

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  2. 24th February 2014, 10:31 AM #2
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    Hello, and I must say you are brave in getting an RB44, not from first hand experience, but only by reputation! (after reading this article: rb44-are-they-really-as-bad-as-people-say.66195/)

    Post up some photos. Would be interested in seeing how you're building it.

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    [Edit] Oh - and welcome to the forum too!
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  3. 24th February 2014, 03:02 PM #3
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    Hi!
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  4. 24th February 2014, 03:10 PM #4
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    Welcome, it will be good to read real info about the RB44 (they don't seem to have had a good press).
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  5. 24th February 2014, 04:05 PM #5
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    Hi Denise and welcome.

    I wish you well with the RB44, not a common vehicle in Australia and according to some, just as well.
    It'll be good to get some real and not hearsay feedback on your vehicle. There's a pile of expertise here and most are only too happy to help out.

    From memory, there was a guy in Qld a year or two ago who imported a couple of RB44's with a view to bringing in more as the MOD sold them off. Don't know what happened, but have a feeling he may have passed away so the scheme never got going properly.

    The RB44 is similar to the Australian Oka in that it has a Perkins Phaser engine and Dana axle assemblies. Though the Oka has 4 wheel disc brakes and doesn't suffer from steering issues. The RB44 has/had constant 4WD, not sure of the maker of this or the gear box. The Oka has a Spicer gearbox. It may have been the constant 4WD that lead to reports of poor steering ?

    Anyway all the best and hope to hear more from you.

    There's a fair bit of expertise here if you need it for the 'Oka common' bits.

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  6. 24th February 2014, 05:17 PM #6
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    Welcome to the forum

    That RB44 did you buy it from the Gold Coast? I do believe it was the only one in Aus. The previous owner was a really nice and likeable fellow, and yes if same, did pass away about this time last year.. RIP

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