Title: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:19:42 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:19:42 PM
My ute canopy (camping) has finally arrived after months on the high seas.
Made completely of steel and able to support over 300 kg of weight on the roof, it also boasts a side kitchen insert and drop down table on gas struts. I've been flicking my bean to the brochure photos of it for years now.
Also arriving next week are the electric caravan side mirrors so I can see directly behind when driving or backing up.
Changed out the fuel tank from 80l to 140l a few months ago and got a 40l rear seat footwell water tank with good fittings. Also put all terrain kevlar reinforced tyres on at the same time, replacing the crappy factory ones. I've been using the kevlars over the years and love how you can still drive with nails or screws in them.
There are so many other things I've got but not had installed yet but I've been waiting to get the canopy so the remaining space can be perfectly measured.
Still need to decide on a rooftop tent, solar panels, hot water system, better bullbar, and what sized roof rack-basket to put on.
(I may post photos at a later date here when it's close to completion.)
How have you recently pimped your ride? Do you have a fast car or a tough 4x4 or maybe an asian compact that you have cool seat covers for and unique fluffy dice.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:22:48 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:22:48 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:31:36 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:31:36 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:36:14 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:36:14 PM
I like the oldies but not many are diesel and changeovers are expensive plus headache.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
Not here. Diesels don't start unless plugged in our cold winters.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: feral on February 07, 2019, 06:36:27 PM
Post by: feral on February 07, 2019, 06:36:27 PM
Next thing will be ducted air con..
Good for you Dinky...sounds like a project youve been doing awhile..
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:37:24 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:37:24 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
(Woohoo!)Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
My ute canopy (camping) has finally arrived after months on the high seas.:thumbup:
Made completely of steel and able to support over 300 kg of weight on the roof, it also boasts a side kitchen insert and drop down table on gas struts. I've been flicking my bean to the brochure photos of it for years now.
Also arriving next week are the electric caravan side mirrors so I can see directly behind when driving or backing up.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani: It was a tossup between those or a LCD rearview mirror replacement with camera link but decided to pay slightly more for a sturdier mechanical option instead of something that would malfunction on the hot days with high UV through the windscreen which has been a problem with every glass mounted dash cam I've ever used.
Changed out the fuel tank from 80l to 140l a few months ago and got a 40l rear seat footwell water tank with good fittings. Also put all terrain kevlar reinforced tyres on at the same time, replacing the crappy factory ones. I've been using the kevlars over the years and love how you can still drive with nails or screws in them.
There are so many other things I've got but not had installed yet but I've been waiting to get the canopy so the remaining space can be perfectly measured.
Still need to decide on a rooftop tent, solar panels, hot water system, better bullbar, and what sized roof rack-basket to put on.
(I may post photos at a later date here when it's close to completion.)
How have you recently pimped your ride? Do you have a fast car or a tough 4x4 or maybe an asian compact that you have cool seat covers for and unique fluffy dice.ac_biggrin
Can you post a picture of it please.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:41:46 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:41:46 PM
(Woohoo!)Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
My ute canopy (camping) has finally arrived after months on the high seas.:thumbup:
Made completely of steel and able to support over 300 kg of weight on the roof, it also boasts a side kitchen insert and drop down table on gas struts. I've been flicking my bean to the brochure photos of it for years now.
Also arriving next week are the electric caravan side mirrors so I can see directly behind when driving or backing up.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani: It was a tossup between those or a LCD rearview mirror replacement with camera link but decided to pay slightly more for a sturdier mechanical option instead of something that would malfunction on the hot days with high UV through the windscreen which has been a problem with every glass mounted dash cam I've ever used.
Changed out the fuel tank from 80l to 140l a few months ago and got a 40l rear seat footwell water tank with good fittings. Also put all terrain kevlar reinforced tyres on at the same time, replacing the crappy factory ones. I've been using the kevlars over the years and love how you can still drive with nails or screws in them.
There are so many other things I've got but not had installed yet but I've been waiting to get the canopy so the remaining space can be perfectly measured.
Still need to decide on a rooftop tent, solar panels, hot water system, better bullbar, and what sized roof rack-basket to put on.
(I may post photos at a later date here when it's close to completion.)
How have you recently pimped your ride? Do you have a fast car or a tough 4x4 or maybe an asian compact that you have cool seat covers for and unique fluffy dice.ac_biggrin
Can you post a picture of it please.
I probably will after the canopy is installed.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 06:44:05 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 06:44:05 PM
I like the oldies but not many are diesel and changeovers are expensive plus headache.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
Not here. Diesels don't start unless plugged in our cold winters.
Love diesel. All that mighty torque.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:45:43 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:45:43 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:46:38 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:46:38 PM
I like the oldies but not many are diesel and changeovers are expensive plus headache.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
Not here. Diesels don't start unless plugged in our cold winters.
Love diesel. All that mighty torque.
Better for towing.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 06:52:19 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 06:52:19 PM
190 PS (188 hp/142 kW) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m). The grunt this thing has for a 2.2 litre engine is astonishing.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:54:26 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 06:54:26 PM
My Landie has the Ford Duratorq 2.2 SD4 installed. The same engine as the Evoque.Quote from: "Bricktop"
190 PS (188 hp/142 kW) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m). The grunt this thing has for a 2.2 litre engine is astonishing.
Even I know 2.2 litre is a small engine.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:59:34 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 06:59:34 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 07:13:23 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 07:13:23 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 07:15:44 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 07:15:44 PM
My Landie has the Ford Duratorq 2.2 SD4 installed. The same engine as the Evoque.Quote from: "Bricktop"
190 PS (188 hp/142 kW) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m). The grunt this thing has for a 2.2 litre engine is astonishing.
Even I know 2.2 litre is a small engine.
It has a small engine capacity, but tricked up a bit with better valve and timing components and a bigger turbo.
It really boogies. For a 2.2 litre, 2 tonne 4x4.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 07:18:01 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 07:18:01 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 07:18:59 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 07:18:59 PM
My Landie has the Ford Duratorq 2.2 SD4 installed. The same engine as the Evoque.Quote from: "Bricktop"
190 PS (188 hp/142 kW) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m). The grunt this thing has for a 2.2 litre engine is astonishing.
Even I know 2.2 litre is a small engine.
It has a small engine capacity, but tricked up a bit with better valve and timing components and a bigger turbo.
It really boogies. For a 2.2 litre, 2 tonne 4x4.
:Laie_68:
My husband has use of a company truck. It's a Ford F-150..
Only having one vehicle is a big saving for us.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 07:31:55 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 07:31:55 PM
I've been hovering around 8.7/100k for awhile now, combined but 70/30 highway-city. Used to be 8.3 then it started gaining weight last year.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"ac_biggrin
I was expecting around 7 -8 around town. But it's heavy for its size.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 07:38:00 PM
So the savings are partly offset by weight but still significantly lowers running costs and saves time having to make extra servo stops.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 07:47:15 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 07:47:15 PM
I love making vehicles unique. Im actually in the middle of a Lord of the Rings theme on my Jeep. So far I've only got some designs, but one thing I did was change out the shifter knob for a custom one, with Gandalf's mark engraved on it. Knob has the appearance of wood. Thought I had a pic of it on the stick, but this was all I could find....
My Jeep's name is Shadowfax (Gandalf's horse), and since I dress as Gandalf, it is only fitting lol. This is a mock up of what Im thinking on the side of the hood. I might not include the tag line. Also Im changing the font since I finally downloaded the right one.
I spliced Tolkien's initials with the ring scripture, and plan on sticking this on the Jeep, thinking in the area where the Jeep logo is ahead of the door. That or on the hood, or spare tire cover. Though for the tire cover, I was thinking of a few different options. Either the map of Middle Earth, this symbol, or Gandalf with his pipe and a quote.
I have a custom plate too, but would rather not reveal it online lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 07:59:21 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 07:59:21 PM
Nice Dinky! Planning on some Overland Adventures lol? I've looked at some Jeep camp trailer similar to that, where it all raises up to expose the kitchen and such, and still have the tent on top. Just dreaming of course lol. I like this Hobbit hole camper too lol...Quote from: "Blazor"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/08/hobbit-hole-camper-Samm1t.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.%20...%20Samm1t.jpg%22%3Ehttps://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/08/hobbit-hole-camper-Samm1t.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
I love making vehicles unique. Im actually in the middle of a Lord of the Rings theme on my Jeep. So far I've only got some designs, but one thing I did was change out the shifter knob for a custom one, with Gandalf's mark engraved on it. Knob has the appearance of wood. Thought I had a pic of it on the stick, but this was all I could find....(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://i.ibb.co/R0s6Qz5/knob.jpg%22%3Ehttps://i.ibb.co/R0s6Qz5/knob.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
My Jeep's name is Shadowfax (Gandalf's horse), and since I dress as Gandalf, it is only fitting lol. This is a mock up of what Im thinking on the side of the hood. I might not include the tag line. Also Im changing the font since I finally downloaded the right one.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://i.ibb.co/7Yh66xw/jeep-concept.jpg%22%3Ehttps://i.ibb.co/7Yh66xw/jeep-concept.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
I spliced Tolkien's initials with the ring scripture, and plan on sticking this on the Jeep, thinking in the area where the Jeep logo is ahead of the door. That or on the hood, or spare tire cover. Though for the tire cover, I was thinking of a few different options. Either the map of Middle Earth, this symbol, or Gandalf with his pipe and a quote.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://i.ibb.co/tpgNgFY/v2.jpg%22%3Ehttps://i.ibb.co/tpgNgFY/v2.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
I have a custom plate too, but would rather not reveal it online lol.
You're out there! Cool out there but still out there.
This is similar to what I meant:
Cupboard on one side, fridge and barbecue/sink slide out the back, tent on the top with solar, and a battery with management system.
It's fidgety work trying to design in everything you want but keep the weight down and neat.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:19:46 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:19:46 PM
:laugh:
You're out there! Cool out there but still out there.
This is similar to what I meant:(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://i.postimg.cc/sfwQLCwx/Screenshot-20190208-115027.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://i.postimg.cc/sfwQLCwx/Screensho%20...%20115027.jpg%22%3Ehttps://i.postimg.cc/sfwQLCwx/Screenshot-20190208-115027.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Cupboard on one side, fridge and barbecue/sink slide out the back, tent on the top with solar, and a battery with management system.
It's fidgety work trying to design in everything you want but keep the weight down and neat.
You aint telling me nothing I dont already know!
Yeah I googled it, and saw those, still pretty cool. Since I have a 2 door Jeep, I have to look at something to pull if I did. The one I was talking about is similar to your over the cab, it just pulls behind, pops up, and has the tent on top of the roof part with a ladder. Even has full size tires.
These aint exactly it, couldnt find what I seen before, but these are close....
A tear drop trailer wouldnt be bad either.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 08:24:39 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 08:24:39 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 08:30:40 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 08:30:40 PM
I've always been quite partial to the Aliners for trailers. The heavy duty off road versions.
Perfect level of functionality, easy towing, luxury, and an insulated hard roof so important for the heat.
We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.Quote from: "Fashionista"
It's more an Africa, Middle East, Australian thing but it's taking off in North America too.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:33:51 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:33:51 PM
We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.Quote from: "Fashionista"
Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.
With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.
My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 08:35:58 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 08:38:10 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 08:38:10 PM
We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.Quote from: "Fashionista"
Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.
With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.
My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.
Weeks. Many weeks sometimes
If you have a good watermaker (next year. Out of my budget this year.)
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:39:21 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:39:21 PM
Those are popular here too. Pretty common actually.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
I've always been quite partial to the Aliners for trailers. The heavy duty off road versions.
Perfect level of functionality, easy towing, luxury, and an insulated hard roof so important for the heat.
It's more an Africa, Middle East, Australian thing but it's taking off in North America too.
Cool, the one I saw was only like $5-6000. I like that Aliner, never seen one.
I imagine things like this would be in areas of Australia and such, with all the remoteness, one needs to be prepared.
Whatever I get (in my dreams lol) needs to be off road ready as well.
Do you remember the Rocky Daihatsu? Back in early 2000. Lil Jeep. My friend saw one on an Outback offroad race thing, saw how it handled, and got one. That thing was awesome, I drove it. Go anywhere like a Jeep and got over 30mpg. Only made 'em 2 years. Even had a crank so you could lift it for more clearance lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:40:37 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:40:37 PM
We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.Quote from: "Fashionista"
Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.
With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.
My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.
Weeks. Many weeks sometimes
If you have a good watermaker (next year. Out of my budget this year.)ac_biggrin
I've never thought of needing a "watermaker" lol. There is water everywhere around here. I jus take a filter with me.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:41:32 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:41:32 PM
This is my preferred mode of camping.Quote from: "Bricktop"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evenbreak.co.uk%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F09%2Fhilton_logo1.jpg&f=1%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%20...%20o1.jpg&f=1%22%3Ehttps://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evenbreak.co.uk%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F09%2Fhilton_logo1.jpg&f=1%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
I understand, the older one gets, the harder the ground gets lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 08:44:41 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2019, 08:44:41 PM
We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.Quote from: "Fashionista"
Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.
With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.
My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.
They're practical I suppose.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 08:45:27 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 08:45:27 PM
I imagine things like this would be in areas of Australia and such, with all the remoteness, one needs to be prepared.
Very prepared.
Min carry of 100 litres of water. 50 litres of spare fuel. Minimum 2 spares. Recovery and tow equipment. Full first aid kit and medical equipment. About a weeks worth of food. Refrigerator (ice chest won't cut it).
Driving through the desert takes months of planning, and thousands of $$$$ of equipment. You don't go alone either...most go in club convoys or with a group of friends.
And frankly, having flown over it...I fail to see the aesthetic appeal.
I think those that do it, do so for the machismo. "I drove through the Simpson Desert." Or as its more colloquially expressed "I crossed the Simmo".
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 08:47:35 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 08:47:35 PM
I understand, the older one gets, the harder the ground gets lol.[size=85]Trust me I know[/size]
The ground gets harder and much further away.
A camper trailer is a little better, but you have to store it somewhere, maintain it, register and insure it for all of about one months use a year. Tops.
Staying in hotels is cheaper in the long run.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:54:38 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 07, 2019, 08:54:38 PM
I understand, the older one gets, the harder the ground gets lol.[size=85]Trust me I know[/size]
The ground gets harder and much further away.
A camper trailer is a little better, but you have to store it somewhere, maintain it, register and insure it for all of about one months use a year. Tops.
Staying in hotels is cheaper in the long run.
"Where we're going, there are no hotels" lol.
I hope to be able to keep carrying my gear on my back up into the mountains for several more years at least.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 08:55:22 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 08:55:22 PM
Do you remember the Rocky Daihatsu?Quote from: "Blazor"
The Daihatsu's looked fun but got a pretty bad reliability rating in this climate.
I've never thought of needing a "watermaker" lol. There is water everywhere around here. I jus take a filter with me.
There's water all over but a lot of has varying levels of salt in it.
At the end of my list. Not overlanding for another year or two plus the pickling is a pain in the arse if not being used regularly.
I imagine things like this would be in areas of Australia and such, with all the remoteness, one needs to be prepared.
Very prepared.
Min carry of 100 litres of water. 50 litres of spare fuel. Minimum 2 spares. Recovery and tow equipment. Full first aid kit and medical equipment. About a weeks worth of food. Refrigerator (ice chest won't cut it).
Driving through the desert takes months of planning, and thousands of $$$$ of equipment. You don't go alone either...most go in club convoys or with a group of friends.
And frankly, having flown over it...I fail to see the aesthetic appeal.
I think those that do it, do so for the machismo. "I drove through the Simpson Desert." Or as its more colloquially expressed "I crossed the Simmo".
ac_boring
Some of us just want to know we can get lost if so desired or required.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 09:07:31 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 09:07:31 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 09:10:03 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 09:10:03 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 11:39:41 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 07, 2019, 11:39:41 PM
You can eat them when the food runs out.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 11:47:23 PM
Post by: Frood on February 07, 2019, 11:47:23 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 08, 2019, 01:16:52 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 08, 2019, 01:16:52 AM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 08, 2019, 01:55:51 AM
Post by: Frood on February 08, 2019, 01:55:51 AM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 08, 2019, 12:29:03 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 08, 2019, 12:29:03 PM
Do you remember the Rocky Daihatsu?Quote from: "Blazor"
The Daihatsu's looked fun but got a pretty bad reliability rating in this climate.
I've never thought of needing a "watermaker" lol. There is water everywhere around here. I jus take a filter with me.
There's water all over but a lot of has varying levels of salt in it.
At the end of my list. Not overlanding for another year or two plus the pickling is a pain in the arse if not being used regularly.
I loved the Rocky, miss that thing. It was real reliable, but I can see that in that heat over there lol.
Sucks on the salty water. All mountain water here usually.
I'd be excited to hear of your adventures when you do
Pickling? Something tells me thats not the same as jarring something lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 08, 2019, 02:16:38 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 08, 2019, 02:16:38 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 08, 2019, 11:15:32 PM
Post by: Frood on February 08, 2019, 11:15:32 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 01:14:04 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 01:14:04 AM
No way you bought THAT new.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 09, 2019, 07:22:35 AM
Post by: Frood on February 09, 2019, 07:22:35 AM
One owner before that.
Joy to drive, super comfortable, but the heat baked every bit of Japanese approved rubber and component into a leaky mess.
Couldn't rationalize paying out the wazoo every time something didn't function because of sustained heat, when the moon roof leaked during heavy rains, and so on and so forth.
The cost of even basic parts were 3x dearer than alternatives and I parked that beautiful monster real quick then bought a brand new Toyota ute, and virtually gave the Legend away.
It was not made for this climate. I put about 60k on its odometer but had to spend an extra 15k in $ to deal with its problems.
And yes, I could have bought a new one at the time and I'm happy I didn't.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 06:04:46 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 06:04:46 PM
Nothing of that nature ever happened with mine.
I suspect it was kept ungaraged, and poorly maintained.
I also never found parts to be much different to other comparable makes, and certainly nowhere near European brands.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 09, 2019, 06:32:13 PM
Post by: Frood on February 09, 2019, 06:32:13 PM
Legend parts were very dear. Dunno about their other models.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 06:45:17 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 06:45:17 PM
And we had this thing where we loosened the bumper covers so that they rattled when you put more volume.
Also loosened the exhaust pipe so that it would be louder..
All the women in town heard the mating call and they started moving towards the awesome car.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 07:07:07 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 07:07:07 PM
My car stereo was more expensive than the car itself..Quote from: "Odinson"
And we had this thing where we loosened the bumper covers so that they rattled when you put more volume.
Also loosened the exhaust pipe so that it would be louder..
All the women in town heard the mating call and they started moving towards the awesome car.
What kind of vehicle do you own Odi?
As I mentioned, I have a Nissan Altima.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:23:56 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:23:56 PM
My car stereo was more expensive than the car itself..Quote from: "Odinson"
And we had this thing where we loosened the bumper covers so that they rattled when you put more volume.
Also loosened the exhaust pipe so that it would be louder..
All the women in town heard the mating call and they started moving towards the awesome car.
What kind of vehicle do you own Odi?
As I mentioned, I have a Nissan Altima.
MB station wagon.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 07:44:53 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 07:44:53 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 07:47:18 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 07:47:18 PM
My car stereo was more expensive than the car itself..Quote from: "Odinson"
And we had this thing where we loosened the bumper covers so that they rattled when you put more volume.
Also loosened the exhaust pipe so that it would be louder..
All the women in town heard the mating call and they started moving towards the awesome car.
What kind of vehicle do you own Odi?
As I mentioned, I have a Nissan Altima.
MB station wagon.
MB?
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 07:48:59 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 09, 2019, 07:48:59 PM
As in, when they're involved in a collision..."That's the way a Mercedes Benz". Geddit? Geddit?
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 07:50:13 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 07:50:13 PM
Mercedes.Quote from: "Bricktop"
As in, when they're involved in a collision..."That's the way a Mercedes Benz". Geddit? Geddit?
ac_toofunny
Oh, of course..
We've never owned a European car.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:50:21 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:50:21 PM
My car stereo was more expensive than the car itself..Quote from: "Odinson"
And we had this thing where we loosened the bumper covers so that they rattled when you put more volume.
Also loosened the exhaust pipe so that it would be louder..
All the women in town heard the mating call and they started moving towards the awesome car.
What kind of vehicle do you own Odi?
As I mentioned, I have a Nissan Altima.
MB station wagon.
MB?
Mercedes Benz.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:52:30 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:52:30 PM
Mercedes.Quote from: "Bricktop"
As in, when they're involved in a collision..."That's the way a Mercedes Benz". Geddit? Geddit?
ac_toofunny
Oh, of course..
We've never owned a European car.
Volkswagen, Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot... No good in cold climates.
Skoda is cheap and popular family car.. Heard that it is a decent car..
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:59:50 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 07:59:50 PM
Mercedes.Quote from: "Bricktop"
As in, when they're involved in a collision..."That's the way a Mercedes Benz". Geddit? Geddit?
ac_toofunny
We have a saying..
The lode-star went dark and the guy started walking..
It rhymes in finnish..
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 08:02:19 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 08:02:19 PM
Mercedes.Quote from: "Bricktop"
As in, when they're involved in a collision..."That's the way a Mercedes Benz". Geddit? Geddit?
ac_toofunny
Oh, of course..
We've never owned a European car.
Volkswagen, Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot... No good in cold climates.
Skoda is cheap and popular family car.. Heard that it is a decent car..
We've only owned Japanese or North American cars.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 08:11:52 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 08:11:52 PM
Mercedes.Quote from: "Bricktop"
As in, when they're involved in a collision..."That's the way a Mercedes Benz". Geddit? Geddit?
ac_toofunny
Oh, of course..
We've never owned a European car.
Volkswagen, Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot... No good in cold climates.
Skoda is cheap and popular family car.. Heard that it is a decent car..
We've only owned Japanese or North American cars.
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 08:14:21 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 08:14:21 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 08:28:11 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 08:28:11 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 08:32:15 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2019, 08:32:15 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 09:22:59 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 09, 2019, 09:22:59 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Gaon on February 10, 2019, 03:50:18 PM
Post by: Gaon on February 10, 2019, 03:50:18 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 10, 2019, 04:37:04 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 10, 2019, 04:37:04 PM
Hey Odi, cars can cost as much as a flat in Israel. It's all tariffs too.Quote from: "Gaon"
The lightest Dodge Ram costs around 100k..
And there is gonna be some killer tax I have to pay for 5.7 litre engine.
It is too much for a car that has no practical use.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 10, 2019, 05:10:34 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 10, 2019, 05:10:34 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
It's a 2013, so keep that in mind..
It was about twenty eight thousand dollars Canadian.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 10, 2019, 05:11:37 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 10, 2019, 05:11:37 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
It's a 2013, so keep that in mind..
It was about twenty eight thousand dollars Canadian.
How old it was when you bought it?
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 10, 2019, 05:16:34 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 10, 2019, 05:16:34 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
It's a 2013, so keep that in mind..
It was about twenty eight thousand dollars Canadian.
How old it was when you bought it?
It was new when we bought it from the dealership..
We were going to trade it in this year, but it seems we'll wait until 2020.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 10, 2019, 05:21:20 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 10, 2019, 05:21:20 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
It's a 2013, so keep that in mind..
It was about twenty eight thousand dollars Canadian.
How old it was when you bought it?
It was new when we bought it from the dealership..
We were going to trade it in this year, but it seems we'll wait until 2020.
So it was 28k brand new..
Thats reasonable.¨
For example, the pickup truck Renee is driving.. It costs at least 80k in here.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 10, 2019, 05:27:52 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 10, 2019, 05:27:52 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 10, 2019, 11:45:37 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 10, 2019, 11:45:37 PM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
It's a 2013, so keep that in mind..
It was about twenty eight thousand dollars Canadian.
How old it was when you bought it?
It was new when we bought it from the dealership..
We were going to trade it in this year, but it seems we'll wait until 2020.
So it was 28k brand new..
Thats reasonable.¨
For example, the pickup truck Renee is driving.. It costs at least 80k in here.
What did Renee buy?
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 10, 2019, 11:50:50 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 10, 2019, 11:50:50 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 12:06:42 AM
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 12:06:42 AM
A vehicle that can fit her lifestyle and physical characteristics.Quote from: "Bricktop"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-cdn.9gag.com%2Fphoto%2FaBKrOM2_700b.jpg&f=1%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%20...%200b.jpg&f=1%22%3Ehttps://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-cdn.9gag.com%2Fphoto%2FaBKrOM2_700b.jpg&f=1%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Why didn't she buy a full sized truck.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 11, 2019, 01:44:52 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 11, 2019, 01:44:52 AM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 09:05:25 AM
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 09:05:25 AM
North-American cars are status-symbols in here because they cost so much..
All the taxes and tariffs drive that price right up.
Ford and Chrysler arent that pricey though... Depends on the model.
What model gets imported in mass.
Really? Not here.
Dodge pickup trucks cost a lot more than they do in N-America..
It is an import issue.
Tariffs....argh.....where's IHJ.
How much did your Nissan Altima cost?
If you dont mind me asking...
It's a 2013, so keep that in mind..
It was about twenty eight thousand dollars Canadian.
How old it was when you bought it?
It was new when we bought it from the dealership..
We were going to trade it in this year, but it seems we'll wait until 2020.
So it was 28k brand new..
Thats reasonable.¨
For example, the pickup truck Renee is driving.. It costs at least 80k in here.
What did Renee buy?
A GMC Canyon..
I cant find a price tag for it here but I´m estimating 70k-80k..
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 09:18:32 AM
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 09:18:32 AM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 09:38:14 AM
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 09:38:14 AM
I looked and the price of a GMC Canyon starts at $27,800 in Canada.Quote from: "Fashionista"
It doesnt seem to be in the dealership inventory in here.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 11, 2019, 04:30:30 PM
Post by: Frood on February 11, 2019, 04:30:30 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 11, 2019, 05:38:02 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 11, 2019, 05:38:02 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 09:03:11 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 09:03:11 PM
Got T-boned last year and totaled the truck. Because we rarely camp, and I'm too old to be interested in other truck functions, I only need a "work truck" now. (that's hillbilly for a beater truck you only drive to and from work.) My current work truck is a 20-year old Mazda pickup. The cab is solid, but I've scrapped the rusty bed and I've got a homebuilt flatbed in progress on it.
Our "good" car is a four year old Chevy Trax, the smallest of their crossover utes, built in Korea. In times past I had a fetish for German iron but I've been over that for quite a while now. And in the really old days (the fifties) I was a hot rodder.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 11, 2019, 09:08:10 PM
Post by: Frood on February 11, 2019, 09:08:10 PM
Not sure how I've missed this thread, but it's quite interesting. Especially all the camping gear. I rarely camp, but until recently I did so with a truck tent. Had an older Dodge Ram half-ton and a custom tent and mattress.Quote from: "Peaches"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47280_1390798045435_6661018_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=7b6489f5769411a69e1836563c9e41a5&oe=5CF5C988%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/%20...%20e=5CF5C988%22%3Ehttps://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47280_1390798045435_6661018_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=7b6489f5769411a69e1836563c9e41a5&oe=5CF5C988%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Got T-boned last year and totaled the truck. Because we rarely camp, and I'm too old to be interested in other truck functions, I only need a "work truck" now. (that's hillbilly for a beater truck you only drive to and from work.) My current work truck is a 20-year old Mazda pickup. The cab is solid, but I've scrapped the rusty bed and I've got a homebuilt flatbed in progress on it.
Our "good" car is a four year old Chevy Trax, the smallest of their crossover utes, built in Korea. In times past I had a fetish for German iron but I've been over that for quite a while now. And in the really old days (the fifties) I was a hot rodder.
Is this industrial park anywhere near here...Quote from: "Bricktop"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-75urQ_nZwkg%2FUU93wRJSz-I%2FAAAAAAAAJ0k%2FWsOt1rpSoZY%2Fs1600%2Fdull_boring.jpg&f=1%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%20...%20ng.jpg&f=1%22%3Ehttps://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-75urQ_nZwkg%2FUU93wRJSz-I%2FAAAAAAAAJ0k%2FWsOt1rpSoZY%2Fs1600%2Fdull_boring.jpg&f=1%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
You were saying?
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 09:55:58 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 09:55:58 PM
Just need to do something about those fucking flies and jackasses.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 11, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 11, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
Not sure how I've missed this thread, but it's quite interesting. Especially all the camping gear. I rarely camp, but until recently I did so with a truck tent. Had an older Dodge Ram half-ton and a custom tent and mattress.Quote from: "Peaches"
Not a bad lil set up
Sucks on the truck getting totaled.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 11, 2019, 10:46:44 PM
Post by: Frood on February 11, 2019, 10:46:44 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 10:51:20 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 11, 2019, 10:51:20 PM
Not sure how I've missed this thread, but it's quite interesting. Especially all the camping gear. I rarely camp, but until recently I did so with a truck tent. Had an older Dodge Ram half-ton and a custom tent and mattress.Quote from: "Peaches"
Not a bad lil set up:thumbup:
Sucks on the truck getting totaled.
Yeah, but at least I was able to eBay the tent and mattress. Seems like I paid about $350 US for them, and of course they were specific to that model truck over maybe a 5 year span, so I got a buyer right away for fifty cents on the dollar.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 11, 2019, 10:53:31 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 11, 2019, 10:53:31 PM
Not sure how I've missed this thread, but it's quite interesting. Especially all the camping gear. I rarely camp, but until recently I did so with a truck tent. Had an older Dodge Ram half-ton and a custom tent and mattress.Quote from: "Peaches"
Not a bad lil set up:thumbup:
Sucks on the truck getting totaled.
Yeah, but at least I was able to eBay the tent and mattress. Seems like I paid about $350 US for them, and of course they were specific to that model truck over maybe a 5 year span, so I got a buyer right away for fifty cents on the dollar.
Well thats good at least. Lil pricey compared to the one I throw on the ground, but looks comfy.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Gaon on February 11, 2019, 11:04:46 PM
Post by: Gaon on February 11, 2019, 11:04:46 PM
Ford Winnebago would be nice for camping..Quote from: "Odinson"
Just need to do something about those fucking flies and jackasses.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDQQfBrSUs0
There are some great camping places in British Columbia, Canada. I wish we had a camper rv and a place to store it.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 11:08:48 PM
Post by: Odinson on February 11, 2019, 11:08:48 PM
Ford Winnebago would be nice for camping..Quote from: "Odinson"
Just need to do something about those fucking flies and jackasses.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDQQfBrSUs0
There are some great camping places in British Columbia, Canada. I wish we had a camper rv and a place to store it.
I´ve been thinking of living in one..
Some of them are like homes.
I know a university professor who lives in his RV at the university parking lot..
The RV just sits there.. I know he lives in it.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 11, 2019, 11:09:05 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 11, 2019, 11:09:05 PM
You were saying?
I was saying that you sitting on your fat ass waiting to buy mirrors is about as interesting as tortoise racing.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 12, 2019, 09:52:01 AM
Post by: Blazor on February 12, 2019, 09:52:01 AM
I´ve been thinking of living in one..ac_biggrin
Some of them are like homes.
I know a university professor who lives in his RV at the university parking lot..
The RV just sits there.. I know he lives in it.
My son has talked about this for a while, he wants to do the same lol.
Also my aunt has too. We talked about cruising across the country in one lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Odinson on February 12, 2019, 10:47:54 AM
Post by: Odinson on February 12, 2019, 10:47:54 AM
I´ve been thinking of living in one..ac_biggrin
Some of them are like homes.
I know a university professor who lives in his RV at the university parking lot..
The RV just sits there.. I know he lives in it.
My son has talked about this for a while, he wants to do the same lol.
Also my aunt has too. We talked about cruising across the country in one lol.
I think a lot of people are dreaming about buying a motor-home and going where the wind takes you.
Its freedom..
And now its really feasible because you can do all your stuff via the internet.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 12, 2019, 11:27:18 AM
Post by: Blazor on February 12, 2019, 11:27:18 AM
I think a lot of people are dreaming about buying a motor-home and going where the wind takes you.ac_biggrin
Its freedom..
And now its really feasible because you can do all your stuff via the internet.
That does sound dreamy
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 12, 2019, 11:34:11 AM
Post by: Anonymous on February 12, 2019, 11:34:11 AM
I think a lot of people are dreaming about buying a motor-home and going where the wind takes you.ac_biggrin
Its freedom..
And now its really feasible because you can do all your stuff via the internet.
That does sound dreamy:laugh:
It used to be retirees only who did that, but now younger people are doing that too.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 12, 2019, 12:17:11 PM
Post by: Blazor on February 12, 2019, 12:17:11 PM
I think a lot of people are dreaming about buying a motor-home and going where the wind takes you.ac_biggrin
Its freedom..
And now its really feasible because you can do all your stuff via the internet.
That does sound dreamy:laugh:
It used to be retirees only who did that, but now younger people are doing that too.
Yup, thanks to the Tiny House Movement, and no one being able to afford houses these days lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 12, 2019, 12:44:41 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 12, 2019, 12:44:41 PM
I think a lot of people are dreaming about buying a motor-home and going where the wind takes you.ac_biggrin
Its freedom..
And now its really feasible because you can do all your stuff via the internet.
That does sound dreamy:laugh:
It used to be retirees only who did that, but now younger people are doing that too.
Yup, thanks to the Tiny House Movement, and no one being able to afford houses these days lol.
Tiny houses/motor homes are fine for warmer climates. Who wants to be cooped up inside for months on end in a tiny home.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 12, 2019, 05:01:50 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 12, 2019, 05:01:50 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 13, 2019, 11:09:24 PM
Post by: Frood on February 13, 2019, 11:09:24 PM
I know I shouldn't be so excited about such a little thing but I get the canopy next week and have been worried about visibility behind the vehicle on the open road.
It was a toss up between towing mirrors or a rear view camera and display, but it makes sense to not rely on electrics when the solar rays kill electrics.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 14, 2019, 09:25:55 AM
Post by: Blazor on February 14, 2019, 09:25:55 AM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 14, 2019, 11:14:14 AM
Post by: Anonymous on February 14, 2019, 11:14:14 AM
Australia is perfectly suited for nomadic wandering. In the north, during the southern winter, it's still 30 plus degrees.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Are there many Australians living that lifestyle?
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 14, 2019, 05:45:43 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 14, 2019, 05:45:43 PM
Australia is a vast country, and there is a sense of mild adventure in travelling to its many parts and seeing the diversity and beauty they have to offer.
It's not easy or practical when you have kids and a job, but it's perfectly achievable when retired.
I couldn't do it. When you tally the cost of the van, the truck, fuel, food and stress, flying is by far the best and most economical way of seeing the land.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 14, 2019, 05:53:11 PM
Post by: Frood on February 14, 2019, 05:53:11 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Gaon on February 14, 2019, 05:56:02 PM
Post by: Gaon on February 14, 2019, 05:56:02 PM
Thousands. They're called grey nomads. It's like a rite of passage before you go into god's waiting room to await the reaper.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Australia is a vast country, and there is a sense of mild adventure in travelling to its many parts and seeing the diversity and beauty they have to offer.
It's not easy or practical when you have kids and a job, but it's perfectly achievable when retired.
I couldn't do it. When you tally the cost of the van, the truck, fuel, food and stress, flying is by far the best and most economical way of seeing the land.
They do it for the adventure.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 14, 2019, 05:59:30 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 14, 2019, 05:59:30 PM
I knew of a couple who decided to become gypsies. New van - $100K for a top of the line gargantuan model. Brand new top of the line Landcruiser V8. $120K.
Add another $20K for ancillary equipment...spares, tools, cameras, CB radio, sat phone and personal items.
They set off, and 200 kilometres later as the wife was driving, she rolled the lot. Complete write off.
She'd never towed a van before.
Just buying all the kit is half the battle.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 14, 2019, 06:00:03 PM
Post by: Frood on February 14, 2019, 06:00:03 PM
For those who can find long term free camps. Fuel and fees are the two biggest money eaters.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 19, 2019, 11:11:51 PM
Post by: Frood on February 19, 2019, 11:11:51 PM
Woo hoo!
It's slowly coming together. Discussed poleless awnings, solar configurations, and roof rack versus hd cross beam options for roof gear with the dealer. He had a sweet idea for an integrated but detachable 12v alternator charging option with 4 connections out back that is plug and play or stand alone.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on February 20, 2019, 11:35:29 AM
Post by: Blazor on February 20, 2019, 11:35:29 AM
Man I cant wait til Spring lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 20, 2019, 11:45:13 AM
Post by: Frood on February 20, 2019, 11:45:13 AM
An extra they did include was the rear tinted window. Helps heaps being able to use the rear view mirror during lane changes.
I can live with the colour for now. Will get it changed later.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on February 20, 2019, 06:26:02 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 20, 2019, 06:26:02 PM
I can live with the colour for now. Will get it changed later.
Oh, piffle. All cats are gray in the dark....I wouldn't bother.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on February 20, 2019, 06:32:16 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 20, 2019, 06:32:16 PM
Their life span is relatively short.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on February 20, 2019, 09:22:31 PM
Post by: Frood on February 20, 2019, 09:22:31 PM
I can live with the colour for now. Will get it changed later.
Oh, piffle. All cats are gray in the dark....I wouldn't bother.
Fair point. Besides, parts of it won't be visible soon.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on March 09, 2019, 05:15:43 AM
Post by: Frood on March 09, 2019, 05:15:43 AM
Saw these advertised at Aldi awhile ago but couldn't make it there in time for the cut off date so forget about it. Stopped in today and found one remaining. Got it for half the price of other retailers.
A collapsible rubber dishwashing-basin-strainer tub. All in one and folds up relatively flat.
A clean ship is a happy ship.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on March 09, 2019, 11:44:01 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 09, 2019, 11:44:01 AM
Given it's a Ford Ranger, I wouldn't bother changing anything.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Their life span is relatively short.
My work truck is a 2000 Mazda B2500 with almost 200K miles on the clock. It's virtually a Ranger and was built in the Ford plant in Houston, but fortunately does not share the Ford badge.
I'll let it know you disparaged its long term prospects, and I'm sure it will beg me to take it to the crusher forthwith.
But at some future point I'll have photos of its transformation, modest though it is.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on March 09, 2019, 05:11:19 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 09, 2019, 05:11:19 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on March 14, 2019, 09:06:16 PM
Post by: Frood on March 14, 2019, 09:06:16 PM
Because I loaded one of the batteries incorrectly before charging a few months ago and shorted the unit. Just arrived this afternoon.
I've used this as a backup for charging phones, AAA's, AA's, and smaller electrics when the fridge is struggling to keep cold in the heat and drawing 5+ amps.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Gaon on March 14, 2019, 09:19:18 PM
Post by: Gaon on March 14, 2019, 09:19:18 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2019, 09:25:06 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2019, 09:25:06 PM
It must be nice to have a ride worth pimping.Quote from: "Gaon"
Ah, Gaon...I'm afraid you missed out on the US's "golden age" of customizing and hot rodding cars, which in my mind was the 1955-1975 era. Such activities were much less regulated then. I was an enthusiastic young gearhead then, and cars were more to me than transportation. Although to be accurate, the term "pimp my ride" is probably less than twenty years old.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on March 14, 2019, 09:25:55 PM
Post by: Frood on March 14, 2019, 09:25:55 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on March 14, 2019, 09:58:49 PM
Post by: Blazor on March 14, 2019, 09:58:49 PM
All rides can be pimped. If in doubt leave a wishlist under your pillow when you sleep addressed to the Pimp Fairy.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
I wish it was that easy, my Lord of the Rings Jeep would be done
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Frood on March 14, 2019, 10:03:39 PM
Post by: Frood on March 14, 2019, 10:03:39 PM
All rides can be pimped. If in doubt leave a wishlist under your pillow when you sleep addressed to the Pimp Fairy.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
I wish it was that easy, my Lord of the Rings Jeep would be done:laugh:
A pimping is never too late, Frodo Jeepkins.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on March 15, 2019, 10:55:38 AM
Post by: Blazor on March 15, 2019, 10:55:38 AM
All rides can be pimped. If in doubt leave a wishlist under your pillow when you sleep addressed to the Pimp Fairy.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
I wish it was that easy, my Lord of the Rings Jeep would be done:laugh:
A pimping is never too late, Frodo Jeepkins.
Frodo Jeepkins
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 13, 2019, 08:32:45 PM
Post by: Blazor on April 13, 2019, 08:32:45 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on April 13, 2019, 08:43:56 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 13, 2019, 08:43:56 PM
Brilliant.
Makes me wish my spare was mounted on the tailgate.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 11:58:04 AM
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 11:58:04 AM
:thumbup:
Brilliant.
Makes me wish my spare was mounted on the tailgate.
Thanks lol.
The one "Not all those who wander are lost" has been overused. Of course theirs say "Not all who wander are lost".
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 07:19:34 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 07:19:34 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 07:52:02 PM
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 07:52:02 PM
Mine would say "We're not *in* decent places." with a picture of Gollum.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Here ya go lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 07:55:59 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 07:55:59 PM
My spare is under the rear floor!!!
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:00:33 PM
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:00:33 PM
AGGHH!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
My spare is under the rear floor!!!
Look on the bright side, folks see your spare about as much as your thread gets seen
That was harsh, my bad lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 08:12:12 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 08:12:12 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:16:35 PM
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:16:35 PM
You could get a bumper sticker, I could make you one lol.
Just saw this lol....
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:24:34 PM
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:24:34 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 08:29:50 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 08:29:50 PM
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:35:42 PM
Post by: Blazor on April 15, 2019, 08:35:42 PM
Brilliant!@!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Lol thanks, Im a decent designer, and when its something Im interested in I usually shine lol.
Title: Re: Pimp my ride
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 09:32:02 PM
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2019, 09:32:02 PM
The designer I worked with constantly tried to teach me the principles, but he may as well have tried to teach me to speak dolphin.
I did learn a bit about colour though.