Thread: Disco 4 trip preparation?

Ten Toes - I did that leg (and more) last year. The thing you'll need to keep in mind, is when your next service is due. I had my 36,000km service done in Alice Springs, as I would have been way over by the time I got home.

Trip report here: http://users.tpg.com.au/rjones11

Hint: keep to about 80km/h on GRR (to be easy on your suspension) and slow down for oncoming idiots (throwing rocks everywhere without regards for others!).

Enjoy the trip - it is a hoot! PM me for more information if you need to.

Cheers,
Rob

Have its 36k service done before you leave - better the dealer you know... And drive it a while before shipping it - so you know it was done right and no niggles (Golden rule; never service just before leaving!)

Then just drive the thing

^^ Agree

I took a torx bit set, a driver set, and assorted tools... never needed in just on 16,000km.

Out of interest do you mind Sharing what it is costing to truck the D4 up there? This is something I have considered. Although from Sydney.

G'day.
I went through the idea of hiring a 4WD form Hertz, AVIS and Europecar. They all came out at about 3000 + extra insurance + KM's over 1400 etc etc.
I worked out it would wind up at about 4k before fuel.
Then I flirted with railing it to Darwin (1400) but they pulled some height limit 1500mm so kyboshed that.
I organised Mel to Darwin though moving cars Depot to Door (our hotel) for about 1800-1875 without giving their pricing away. Drop off 10th June to deliver 29th .. quite a while but I have a D1 to drive.
Broome to Melbourne through Patrick Autocare was 1200-1300 and a great price.
So I think it works out only slightly cheaper with some stuffing around dropping off and picking up and without my car prior and post the trip. However the upside is I have a car I know it's very comfortable (HSE) it has 7 seats (taking wife and 3 billy's) and in great condition. All in all I am really looking forward to the trip and in a familiar well fitted car.
Hope that helps and not too much drivel.
Ten-TOEs

Just posted this below... only a relative newbie here posting and stuff.

I second the torx drivers. I had to remove the air compressor cover on mine recently and without these i would have been stuffed there are many covers that require these bits. I also always carry spare air filter, fuel filter, tyre puncher repair kit, hose clamps some fuel line, fencing wire, electrical wire, multi meter.

I have a good relationship with the dealer as well so tell them where you are going and have a yarn. Then carry a sat phone with some basic tools and phone support you should be in a position where something minor does not stop you, anything else well that is what roadside assistance is for.

Have a great trip and enjoy this country and what the car was built to do and does so well.

Is there a particular size of torx set best suited for late model LR? I just googled them and there is quite a range.

* I know, if I know what a torx set is, I probably shouldn't be weilding one on his D4. This is true but i usually convoy with mechanically smarter people than me.