well done burnsie I have the same but 2007 prado tows like a dream , with nothing in the van and full of water im over the ball weight make sure u get it weighed , 550 ks out of tank towing my plate is different to the 2 I saw here , my max ball weight is 220 but its realy 265 just water in it so I never have water in it I have air bags and I use a hitch its great , van weight is fine just the ball
Burnsie's Unexpected 17.56-2 Outback
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Hi All
Approvals all in place so looking good for a late April early May pickup
On another note, not directed related to the new 17.56-2 OB but thought it would be worth an updated post.
Finally received my 4WD drawer system for the Prado 150. Ended up going with the Drifta setup which allows me to remove them when not in use which keeps the wife happy so she can still use all seven seats. I also got them to include the inbuilt fridge slide and of course like all Drifta's an in built table. As they sit on the existing floor they also raised them to 300 high so I got to keep the height in the drawers and the CFX50 "just" slots in on top and allows the back door to shut
Fantastic bit of kit and well made and great to deal with (No affiliation etc with them, just a great product)
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can you say "tight squeeze kiddies................"
I do like the 2 "tables" under the fridge slide....... noice.........
Great news on snapping up a great floor stock model @burnsie
Love the look of those Drifta drawers too, especially the way it can be removed easily, great idea. I had a Drafta kitchen in my old soft floor about 7 years ago and it was very high quality workmanship. Also no affiliation, I just love good quality work.
Love the look of those Drifta drawers too, especially the way it can be removed easily, great idea. I had a Drafta kitchen in my old soft floor about 7 years ago and it was very high quality workmanship. Also no affiliation, I just love good quality work.
Hey @Bluey yeah the ball weight will probably be getting up there, but was at the Perth show yesterday and spoke with the Hayman Reese guy and he mentioned the WDH with the Tregg hitch works quite well and with the 2inch lift and airbags, should hopefully be able to spread the load out a bit....(lets hope)
Drawers have been well used already thanks @Moto Moto & @achjimmy the table is also great
So another update, spoke to the dealer today and organised for an additional solar panel and also the Fusion speaker system to be added as part of the accessories to be installed list.
We will be doing a bit of free camping so thought additional 120W panel will come in handy. (Will install an additional battery myself which looks like an easier install)
Not sure how much the stereo will get used but thought I better get a professional to install those outdoor speakers as I don't think I would be able to drill/cut into a perfectly new panda
We will be doing a bit of free camping so thought additional 120W panel will come in handy. (Will install an additional battery myself which looks like an easier install)
Not sure how much the stereo will get used but thought I better get a professional to install those outdoor speakers as I don't think I would be able to drill/cut into a perfectly new panda
Received my first mod yesterday, a set of clear roof skirt windows thanks @crustt
These things look great can't wait to install them, only problem is the van is still about 4-5 weeks away
These things look great can't wait to install them, only problem is the van is still about 4-5 weeks away
You'll be happy with them @burnsie
We got a set of three (Didn't bother with the awning side) tinted ones from @crustt and are one of the best things fitted.
Actually from memory I think they were the first mod and fitted the same day as pickup as we originally got them for our previous 16.49.3 and removed them prior to selling it.
We got a set of three (Didn't bother with the awning side) tinted ones from @crustt and are one of the best things fitted.
Actually from memory I think they were the first mod and fitted the same day as pickup as we originally got them for our previous 16.49.3 and removed them prior to selling it.
Nice find
We too have a prado and looked at the 17' models only to decide the weight was too much also.so have gone witht the 16.49.4
We have ordered from Caravanland also and they did say the trigg was a standard on outbacks for them.
Well done
Will
We too have a prado and looked at the 17' models only to decide the weight was too much also.so have gone witht the 16.49.4
We have ordered from Caravanland also and they did say the trigg was a standard on outbacks for them.
Well done
Will
Hey @willobee the 16.49-4 was on the list but we really wanted the shower and toilet for the three kids and when this one came up with the weight under 2500kg we had to grab it, even though it was about 6 months earlier than expected
Only about 3-4 week till we collect it.......
Only about 3-4 week till we collect it.......
Hi All
Got a call from the dealer today and they gave me the option to swap from the Treg/Trigg hitch to a standard 50mm tow ball hitch.
I think they followed this up for me as I asked them about WDH systems with the Treg/Trigg, pretty good service from them really......
So question is was hoping to use the WDH to provide better overall towing with the Prado and 17.56-2 OB and now they are happy to change this are there any negatives moving to the standard 50mm tow ball, most of our trips will not involve any major off road work except some roads like the GRR next year which may be a bit corrugated etc?
Cheers
Got a call from the dealer today and they gave me the option to swap from the Treg/Trigg hitch to a standard 50mm tow ball hitch.
I think they followed this up for me as I asked them about WDH systems with the Treg/Trigg, pretty good service from them really......
So question is was hoping to use the WDH to provide better overall towing with the Prado and 17.56-2 OB and now they are happy to change this are there any negatives moving to the standard 50mm tow ball, most of our trips will not involve any major off road work except some roads like the GRR next year which may be a bit corrugated etc?
Cheers
Hey @dagree dealing with Ken, been really helpful so far, responsive and also offering suggestions/options which of course I then get confirmation or feedback from the guru's on here
Have met Ken a few times but never dealt with him..... Nice guy though
Became friends with Jim a few years ago as he stays behind us for 2 weeks at Busso every February
Bought ours through Nick (Not sure if he's still there as haven't seen him for a while?) He was also good to deal with. Only went through Nick as Jim was still down Busselton when we "stumbled" across the 17.56.2
Became friends with Jim a few years ago as he stays behind us for 2 weeks at Busso every February
Bought ours through Nick (Not sure if he's still there as haven't seen him for a while?) He was also good to deal with. Only went through Nick as Jim was still down Busselton when we "stumbled" across the 17.56.2
HI @burnsie . We also nought through Ken with exactly the same van and tug combination as you. We also swapped from a Tregg hitch to the standard ball for the same reason. My logic was also about having some movement to line up the ball and virtually none for the Tregg (Ken advised line up needed to be near perfect). We've taken it about as off road as we plan and have had no problems with the ball and @dagree 2nd hand WDH.
I was concerned about lining up the tregg at first. Fitted and aimed a reversing camera and get it close enough now that the tapered part of the pin moves the van far enough to hitch up.
The camera has been nicknamed "The Marriage Saver"
The camera has been nicknamed "The Marriage Saver"
do you want a little trick I was taught umptine million years ago............?????
when you have hooked up, and are in a straight line (tug & van)
look in your mirrors, and spot - on each side - exactly where the edge of your tug is on the front of the van
if you want - mark it(bluetak works well, until you get the right spot) then put a discrete mark, so when you are backing up, aim for that mark lining up with the end of your tug...............
hard to explain - but.............
when you have hooked up, and are in a straight line (tug & van)
look in your mirrors, and spot - on each side - exactly where the edge of your tug is on the front of the van
if you want - mark it(bluetak works well, until you get the right spot) then put a discrete mark, so when you are backing up, aim for that mark lining up with the end of your tug...............
hard to explain - but.............