I need a bigger engine....

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Originally Posted by robbotd5

Jealousy is a curse. Caravanning is a wonderful way of life. If I hold you up on your breakneck trip towards oblivion? Tough. I'll get out of your way as soon as I can. The question was asked towards caravaners on this forum and I don't think you qualify. Sorry but I'm a bit fed up of the caravan bashers. I'm 39, two young kids who love getting away with the van and I hope we will do this for many years to come. :):):cool:
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Robbo

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Robbo ( Sorry Justin, a bit off topic)

because of the sad gearbox we are leaving the Caravan in Longreach, & roughing it back south, bought a new tent (low end OzTrail Tourer9) and two camp mats (high end Exped Down mats) So I'll get to see the trail from the perspective of a "Caravan Basher", should be able to slip into character easy enough, no one even notices my Long Arm 130 mirrors :) , should be interesting , hope it doesn't rain :o

Bloody Volvo driver as well:p

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Originally Posted by robbotd5

Jealousy is a curse. Caravanning is a wonderful way of life. If I hold you up on your breakneck trip towards oblivion? Tough. I'll get out of your way as soon as I can. The question was asked towards caravaners on this forum and I don't think you qualify. Sorry but I'm a bit fed up of the caravan bashers. I'm 39, two young kids who love getting away with the van and I hope we will do this for many years to come. :):):cool:
Regards
Robbo

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I'm fed up with people that have no sense of humor! Jc knows I'm having a joke with him I'm fairly sure? I am also 39 with two kids, I'm not a fan of caravans (even though my folks used to build them for a living), I'm a camper trailer/tent or swag guy. Jealous that he is on holidays, that is all.:)
Oh and this was asked in the Isuzu section, not the caravan section, so take your td5 and get out of here, this is for Isuzu owners only:p

JC, I'm all calm now!!!! Goingbush, all the best Don, I love the odd outing in the old tent and yes I hope the weather remains fine. Nothing beats my van though.
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Robbo

Robbo, search karakamper on here or Google, that was my folks company, have since sold and retired. Are now travelling north in karakamper #1:)

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Originally Posted by Ancient Mariner

Bloody Volvo driver as well:p

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Yep, Bloody Volvo driver and damn proud of it!!!:):D

Vern. I have a good sense of humor!:D and I love the outdoor lifestyle. Its funny what it takes to get to know some one of similar interests. Ok, i'll take my TD5 and leave now.:cool:
Regards
Robbo

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Originally Posted by Vern

Robbo, search karakamper on here or Google, that was my folks company, have since sold and retired. Are now travelling north in karakamper #1:)

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I'll have a look.
Regards
Robbo

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Originally Posted by robbotd5

Are you talking about the 300tdi's??:eek: If so, I'm trading the TD5 tomorrow!!.:wasntme:
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Robbo

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It's called sarcasm :D

Serg tows a near 2 tonne trailer daily with his HS2.8 powered 110 and marvels at how all the Tdi blokes reckon they can't feel their vans behind their Disco/90/110's ;)

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Originally Posted by rick130

It's called sarcasm :D

Serg tows a near 2 tonne trailer daily with his HS2.8 powered 110 and marvels at how all the Tdi blokes reckon they can't feel their vans behind their Disco/90/110's ;)

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Eggszakery!!!
Regards
Robbo

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Originally Posted by robbotd5

Are you talking about the 300tdi's??:eek: If so, I'm trading the TD5 tomorrow!!.:wasntme:
Regards
Robbo

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oh yes the 300tdi is an amazing beast, but going by internet facts, your td5 should be good for say 130,135km/h with 2.5 and about 12/100.....:D

I had a stock 300tdi and towed over 2t with it ALOT
I had a tweaked 300tdi and towed over 2t with it ALOT
I have a stock 2.8tgv and tow 1.8t + with it ALOT......

see the time line, after I blew up the 300tdi, I took out as much weight as I could.

As Dougal said, aeros play a huge roll. Even though my 110 tray back is one of the lightest getting around, I have a long draw and a full size 8x5 covered in tradies trailer, dual axle. So there is a large gap between cab back and front of trailer box, this does not help. Either way, I can only manage 110-115 MAX on FLAT ground, any incline asks for a drop back in gear.....

Now I know alot of guys here have done some long trips with vans etc, but Im over 250k towing alone.