D4 review in Pat Callinan magazine

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Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

Yes, 19" with Wranglers fitted

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I will have to get the mag.

I wonder if any testing done towing as well

Rich

If you watch Pats videos he is heavily supported by Nissan so you wouldn't expect a totally unbiased review.
Regards
Barry

I did buy one of his CDs but was disappointed as it seemed like i was watching an advertisement for various products.

His magazine dud seem better at the beginning, I will checked it out though.

My main concern with my D4 is the 19" tyres and towing. Love to see a test on that


Rich

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Originally Posted by wbowner

I will have to get the mag.

I wonder if any testing done towing as well

Rich

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No, and it has always amazed me when you look at the other mags and their so called 4WD of the year shootouts. When you consider the proportion of buyers going to a 4x4 principally as a tow vehicle..and they don't test it towing !!?

However, you will see tow tests of 4WD's in the caravan mags. Not as comprehensive, but they are an indicator. Caravan World has one tester using a D3 for regular tow testing. ( I would say it is his vehicle )

When his magazine started, he had an editorial charter, which outlined the magazine policy to advertisers etc. i haven't looked, it may still be in the mag somewhere. From memory they won't brook interference with their editorial comment from advertisers. While the videos give a good ( and constant ) plug to his trip sponsors, I cannot recall any obvious bias, and the magazine has always been good and fair in it's presentation. LR products have seen a pretty good shake. I can recall the Defender and early series Landies in feature articles in his mag.

Still the best mag out there in OZ 4x4 IMO.

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Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

No, and it has always amazed me when you look at the other mags and their so called 4WD of the year shootouts. When you consider the proportion of buyers going to a 4x4 principally as a tow vehicle..and they don't test it towing !!?

However, you will see tow tests of 4WD's in the caravan mags. Not as comprehensive, but they are an indicator. Caravan World has one tester using a D3 for regular tow testing. ( I would say it is his vehicle )

When his magazine started, he had an editorial charter, which outlined the magazine policy to advertisers etc. i haven't looked, it may still be in the mag somewhere. From memory they won't brook interference with their editorial comment from advertisers. While the videos give a good ( and constant ) plug to his trip sponsors, I cannot recall any obvious bias, and the magazine has always been good and fair in it's presentation. LR products have seen a pretty good shake. I can recall the Defender and early series Landies in feature articles in his mag.

Still the best mag out there in OZ 4x4 IMO.

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I was referring to a DVD of his I bought. The mag dies seem a bit more informative but I have only read one.

Time for another I guess :)

Rich