The Gibb in a D4 - perfect.

**GregMilner** · 30th July 2017, 03:56 PM

Just completed a west to east crossing of the Kimberley via the Gibb and various side tracks including Mitchell Falls, Charnley River, Home Valley Station, much of it with BobD and his family. Delighted to report our D4 has performed brilliantly, without even a hint of trouble, even on 19 inch tyres (LT Maxxis Bravo). The only maintenance, an air filter change this morning, and even that was being over cautious.
Lots of people in Toyotas, Nissans and the like complained about the corrugations. Didn't overly bother us in D4s. Amazing machines.
Now back in Broome, only 2,500km to go. Might take another week to clean the dust out though.

Ean Austral · 30th July 2017, 04:09 PM

Great to hear Greg . How did the camper go ? I have the old style pioneer , it's done the Gibb twice and was faultless .

Cheers Ean

**GregMilner** · 30th July 2017, 04:14 PM

Trailer was fine Ean, apart from minor things - the water pump failed so I've had to buy a new one in Kununurra, and the dual batteries aren't holding a charge, but apart from that, they're as tough as nails.

Ean Austral · 30th July 2017, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by GregMilner

Trailer was fine Ean, apart from minor things - the water pump failed so I've had to buy a new one in Kununurra, and the dual batteries aren't holding a charge, but apart from that, they're as tough as nails.

Good stuff , sounds like a great trip - safe trouble free travels back home.

cheers Ean

**cripesamighty** · 30th July 2017, 06:00 PM

Greg, what have you noticed in your travels that is good, bad, different or the same, between your new D4 and your older L322? Those two vehicles are on my longer term shopping list. Enjoy your trip you lucky bugger!

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 30th July 2017, 06:02 PM

What a great question

Ean Austral · 30th July 2017, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by cripesamighty

Greg, what have you noticed in your travels that is good, bad, different or the same, between your new D4 and your older L322? Those two vehicles are on my longer term shopping list. Enjoy your trip you lucky bugger!

I am guessing the fact that the D4 didn't get flat bedded out may have a lot to do with it. If IRC Greg had a shockie failure on his L322 on his last trip to Mitchel falls.

Cheers Ean

**GregMilner** · 30th July 2017, 06:18 PM

To be honest there's not much perceived difference between the two in terms of comfort. The seats in the L322 are bigger. But the D4 has far more practical loading arrangements. The L322 V8 obviously has more grunt and revs lower at any set speed. But the D4 V6 is well more than adequate. Same gearbox in both.
And the D4 has smaller wheels, a distinct advantage. Overall, I consider the D4 to be a more versatile long distance and off road touring option, towing or not. And it's range of after market stuff is much better. The L322 has sod all in that regard.

**Bytemrk** · 30th July 2017, 06:45 PM

Great to hear the trip is going so well Greg.

**GregMilner** · 30th July 2017, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

Great to hear the trip is going so well Greg.

Couldnt be better Mark - currently in Broome after a drive from Lake Argyle over the weekend. At Cable Beach, with a nice vodka and tonic, and a lovely clean cabin to sleep in at Palm Grove. What could improve that?

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