Thousand dollars to spend.

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19th March 2009, 03:59 PM
hiline

dont need any gear myself ............

so i'd have to say i'd spend mine on wild women for the trip :p;)
19th March 2009, 04:33 PM
2_door

i'd invest in a long range fuel tank and a good set of spotties ;)
19th March 2009, 04:47 PM
Chucaro

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2_door

i'd invest in a long range fuel tank and a good set of spotties ;)

Is a good approach if you are in Tasmania and touring with others ;)
Not very safe if you are alone :)
19th March 2009, 05:01 PM
Zute

How about, NRMA Platinum Road Side Service.:wasntme:

For me, it would be a small laptop with XP windows for my "New Nanocom":banana:
19th March 2009, 05:52 PM
2_door

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chucaro

Is a good approach if you are in Tasmania and touring with others ;)
Not very safe if you are alone :)

running out of fuel isnt safe in remote areas and nor is running into a big roo or emu at night without adequate vision :(
19th March 2009, 05:59 PM
Outlaw

I agree entirely with Mike's list :)
19th March 2009, 08:13 PM
Disco300Tdi

Top of the list should be a recovery kit and tirfor.

How many times on the forum have we read where a member has had to recover someone else who had nothing but a drink holder in his vehicle.
19th March 2009, 08:22 PM
Tombie

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

Assuming that you have all the basic small tools, spares, radio, fridge, second battery, first aid kit , GPS and storage for drinking water in your standard vehicle
You have $ 1000 to invest in some gear to prepare the vehicle for medium to long trips.
What would be your selection of gear?

1) A winch
2) Recovery kit
3) High lift jack
4) Shovel
5) A compressor
6) A Maxtrax or similar device
7) 2nd spare
8) Other, please specify

If I had the top section, then I'd assume I had the basics for recovery too...

So I'd take the $1000... Change my oil, filters etc..

And use the rest for food and fuel and go away somewhere!!!
19th March 2009, 08:55 PM
Bigmark

Are you American or have you been watching too much Sesame Street. IT is spelled "TYRE" not "Tire" Only a small thing i know, but it stood out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

1) $80 ... A HAND "Come along" winch ... (2 ton pull / 1 ton lift)
2) $80 ... 40m of small link chain with 4 medium size shackles
3) $200 .. Exhaust lift jack bag
4) $20 ... Shovel
5) $250 ... A compressor & tire de-flaters
6) $150 ... A Snatch strap with rated shackles
7) $20 ... A Tow rope
8) $50 ... A tire tube + tire repair kit***************
9) $100 .. Proper recovery points fitted to vehicle (You have to fit it)

Total ... $950
19th March 2009, 10:08 PM
Bundalene

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombie2

If I had the top section, then I'd assume I had the basics for recovery too...

So I'd take the $1000... Change my oil, filters etc..

And use the rest for food and fuel and go away somewhere!!!

I agree with Tombie,

Spend your money preparing a reliable vehicle - all the recommended services, good reliable battery, and all the niggling things which arent quite correct with your vehicle. Get a few spares like a uni or fan belt and a good workshop manual and set of tools. Save up the rest for the holiday.

Too many people spend heaps on all the recovery gear to go to Fraser or Cape York or Kimberleys when all you really need is a good reliable vehicle. Spend the money on your holiday unless you have something specific like having to go up Gun Shot or Big Red.

Then when away, learn what you really need for next time - communication gear, nav gear, recovery gear, vehicle accessories ... $1,000 doesn't go that far after all.

Having said that, you do have to be mindful of your fuel range. Also. holidays are for fun - good fridge - second battery ...

Erich

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