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15-09-2006, 08:36 PM
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Eat more peanuts....
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kingaroy, Qld
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Just moved from Kingaroy, Qld (most famous for some now deceased former Qld politician that may/may not have done some random things a few decades back, who despite the rumours, never grew peanuts) to Atherton.
Packed up the AU ute and trailer, headed north 1700kms and after 21hours I was here. Fuel econ was pretty dismal, never topped 430kms (ODO + DTE) from a tank but I guess it was to be expected. This is a pic of the loaded ute (the tray is also loaded up).  I was tempted to drive it onto the weighbridge at work to get an idea of the weight I was towing, but it was closed at 3:30am when I left Kingaroy. In the end I was happy with how the ute went. Only slight issues: 1. When I had the trailer on and I hit the high beams the lights cut out, maybe it was a problem with the trailer lights overloading the circuit breaker. I haven't checked it since. 2. Coming up the Palmerston Range between Innisfail and Milla Milla I got the temp light to come on, which was to be expected towing the weight I was and going up a 6-7km long 8 degree incline at 90-100km/h @ 4000rpm... I'm glad I wasn't in an EA.... Apart from that it was a great trip. Stayed the night in Townsville on the floor of my mates hotel room (I'm sure the hotel people thought we were gay). Now I just have the crappy job of unpacking all my stuff I have dumped on the rear patio and returning the trailer to Cairns tomorrow...!!! Dan...
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15-09-2006, 08:50 PM
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Oops, I slipped....
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide, SA
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1995 EF Fairmont 5.0 Heritage Green - BTR with TCI 2500 stall - Ported E7's - Pacemaker Tri-Y's - 3" Mandrel-bent Lukey Exhaust 1984 XE S-Pack 250 Sno White - LPG - Single Rail - 2.5" Exhaust "Just because you don't understand something, does not make it wrong" |
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15-09-2006, 08:51 PM
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Last warning
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
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<-- you all better post....
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15-09-2006, 08:52 PM
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The Goodz' PR Manager
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
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moving towns is a scary thing, good luck with it all!
hang on.. you're NOT gay?!
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15-09-2006, 09:02 PM
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Tuned @ Pitlane Frankston
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: S.E Suburbs, Melbourne
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Pfft, AU's suck.
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15-09-2006, 09:06 PM
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Eat more peanuts....
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kingaroy, Qld
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15-09-2006, 09:09 PM
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Eat more peanuts....
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15-09-2006, 09:10 PM
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Two > One
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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Im sure it will be worth it dan!! Hope you settle in OK
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15-09-2006, 09:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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You have some weird town names up there.... Too much Bundy when they named them.
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15-09-2006, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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i can't believe how high the ute sits with a full load in the tray and the trailor on. How are you finding FNQ soo far ?
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15-09-2006, 09:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So South Australia's (or any State for that matter really) excuse for strange names comes from???  :No, I am not being narky either.. I am an ex-South Aussie (sometimes think of going back- then remember the cold weather there lol)... Good luck with settling into Atherton, hope all goes nice and smooth..
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15-09-2006, 09:31 PM
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Eat more peanuts....
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kingaroy, Qld
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Re: ute height, I personally was glad it wasn't XE with OEM suspension towing a 20' caravan ride height! The heavy duty rear leaves did help with ride height (or maybe you just have convinced yourself that cars should all be equipped with SSL's from factory...) Dan.
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Moved towns!!
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