Burnsie's Unexpected 17.56-2 Outback

[burnsie]

I know my van n car are different, but mine doesn't sway and I don't use the wdh

@Smirke you will have no problems with the new beast

Haven't noticed any sways at all at any speed so far (Apart from the odd semi coming the other way).
Used to get a few small sways happening with the old 16' with WDH but nothing major.

cool @dagree thought yours looks pretty level, assume the ESC would have kicked in if it was more than a sway and the WDH probably doesn't help with that too much.

Also popped into Caravanland today and ordered another battery and wheel rim, it is a never ending purchase cycle for this trip, can't imagine next weekend at the show....might not be allowed back in the house

 

[dagree]

assume the ESC would have kicked in if it was more than a sway and the WDH probably doesn't help with that too much.

Damn well hope it would kick in
Nope the WDH won't help a lot if a sway does start... I am surprised the number of people I have spoken to think the WDH is also a sway controller!!!!!!

 

[burnsie]

I am surprised the number of people I have spoken to think the WDH is also a sway controller!!!!!!

Agree completely, heaps of forums on the net saying just that, so many articles both for and against....... too many to read....

 

[Smirke]

Also popped into Caravanland today and ordered another battery and wheel rim, it is a never ending purchase cycle for this trip, can't imagine next weekend at the show....might not be allowed back in the house ;)

Silly question I know, but why only the rim?


Thinking of going to the show on the Friday. That way I'm home for the kids and hopefully it's not as busy. Will wait n see I guess. Either way I'm there! (Not taking the kids, otherwise I'll get stuck in the kiddy area and will cost me as much in food as what I'm buying for the new beast.

 

[dagree]

Agree completely, heaps of forums on the net saying just that, so many articles both for and against....... too many to read....

My opinion..... It all depends on the van and tow vehicle setup!

 

[dagree]

Silly question I know, but why only the rim?

No such thing as a silly question....... Just a silly answer! Waiting for it @burnsie

 

[Smirke]

No such thing as a silly question....... Just a silly answer! Waiting for it @burnsie

Maybe he's gone to sleep already......conserving energy, in prep for the show

 

[dagree]

conserving energy, in prep for the show

I need to do the same but not for prep.... For resistance

 

[skippy]

:eek-53:Omg I thought the show was next weekend, I am so glade I read this :doh:

 

[Smirke]

:eek-53:Omg I thought the show was next weekend, I am so glade I read this :doh:

Starts 16th, which is Wednesday.

 

[dagree]

Starts 16th, which is Wednesday.

Wednesday of next week

 

[skippy]

Starts 16th, which is Wednesday.

Awesome.... Off to start making a list

Anyone wanna babysit my two angels for Sunday layball: only joking :thumb:

 

[skippy]

Wednesday of next week

Yup - with ya @dagree :hail:

 

[bigcol]

Silly question I know, but why only the rim?

because ( I am guessing) being alloy rims, if one goes "pear shaped", it can be replaced

same same as carrying a spare tyre, but not on rim
weight, easier to store, and if you need, then you have

 

[burnsie]

Hey @Smirke , @dagree & @bigcol got another rim as a second spare for the van for the upcoming trip, Caravanland only sells the rims....no tyres have to grab one from a local tyre shop. so will have two spares for the Prado and now two spares for the Expanda.........(once I get the tyre fitted that is, and yes being alloy they might break not like steel you can't hit it back into place with a hammer and the tyres aren't the best but should do especially with two extras....hopefully)

The tyres on mine are only 15inch, would have preferred 16's but it was floor stock......post my trip let me know if any of you need a second spare happy for you to use on your trips (if you have 15 inch tyres that is)

Hopefully I won't need it but some of the tracks better to have just in case

didn't fall asleep @Smirke , was still writing my list for the items I want to get at the show......up to item number ......OMG so many

yeah will be leaving the family at home, hoping to head to the show on Sat & Sun want to try and see everything and enter as many comps as possible to get some freebie's, but of course get the latest updates from the different areas up north and from interstate, should be a good show this year

 

[mfexpanda]

Just ordered one of these, hopefully with the upgraded suspension and bags I can get away without the WDH as currently it sits pretty level using the standard 50mm ball, but will see how it sits, if not will invest in the WDH adaptor. Would prefer not to cart around a full WDH kit which weighs quite a bit.

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Hey @dagree how does your site currently with your hitch and do you find it sways at all on the highway at higher speeds?

@burnsie where did you get it from ?

 

[burnsie]

@burnsie where did you get it from ?

Ended up ordering directly from their website here from what research I have done their price online is actually quite good cheaper than most of the other retail based offerings.

 

[mfexpanda]

thanks I've been meaning to change the stock one for awhile .
how have you found it ?

 

[burnsie]

Hey @mfexpanda still on its way, should receive delivery next week, have only heard good things about them though.

 

[bigcol]

got another rim as a second spare for the van for the upcoming trip, Caravanland only sells the rims...

I was wr #$*@...................
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