@@davidholmes3323 Hi David. Yes. No changes to suspension or tyres. 🙂

Sort of proving a point I have been making. Thank you.

@@deldridg I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos, David. I’m very pleased with my Grenadier, and I’d thoroughly recommend Getabout. I’m still at the stage where I worry about scratches, but it’s taken a few big hits underneath. 🙂

@GrenadierMichael Indeed. As you well know, building such proficiency will cost a few scars here and there, but it's a small price, depending on the scars of course, but you and I are not the GoPro + beers hero types! Yes, I do enjoy your videos and appreciate the time and effort you put into them. Really makes me want to throw a tent in our old fourby and head to a low-range escape from the big smoke! Cheers, David

@@DavesIneosGrenadier Thanks, Dave. I’m waiting patiently for another Shed update. 🙂

@@daviddevaus436 Thank you, David.

If you check your maps, you'll find that this section of the Coxs River is part of a gazetted track. 🙂

A quick update on my impressions after reaching 20,000km in my Trialmaster Utility Wagon, having done a mix of daily driving, 4WD day trips and a recent 6000km adventure through outback NSW, QLD, and SA. Average fuel consumption (diesel) 11.7 L/100km (no towing). Very comfortable driving position, even when spending all day at the wheel. I have no issues with the steering or the footrest. Love the powertrain. The engine provides more than adequate grunt, and the gearbox works seamlessly. I like the way it automatically downshifts when you brake on descents, and having 8 gears to play with in low range gives you a lot of flexibility. I regard it as a blessing that mine is not equipped with the latest ADAS systems, but I appreciate the ESC which has helped me out a few times on fast gravel roads. In off-road situations, the ESC OFF-ROAD mode works well, but I'm in the habit of turning ESC off completely when driving in sand. I always lock the centre diff as soon as I go off-road. I've had the occasional issue with the transfer case not wanting to shift back out of low when I’ve been doing long stretches of demanding off-road work, especially when the rear and front diff locks have been used, but I’m having this problem less frequently now, possibly because I’ve got into the habit of unlocking the centre diff before moving back to high range. Some people find the controls somewhat bewildering when they first get into the driver’s seat. After some time at the wheel you get used to where everything is. I can now lock the rear and front diffs and engage hill descent control without hunting for the switches. Likewise I’ve learnt the location of the auxiliary switches that I use for the UHF, fridge, lightbar, camping lights etc. I’ve connected a 2000W inverter (and some other accessories) directly to the auxiliary battery, and I’ve added a CTEK D250SE for solar input. My auto electrician found the Grenadier very easy to work on. More details of my build can be found here … drive.google.com/file/d/1RAApk7U3saukCK-YlcEnn0ipF-JMgJ3m/view?usp=drivesdk Things I’d change ?? Redesign the silly panic button on the key that’s way too easy to set off accidentally. Change the head unit software so that the rear view camera still works (without having to manually turn it on) in Off-road mode. I’m very much looking forward to being able to use Apple CarPlay for navigation, and I’m told that the update is not too far off. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase. The vehicle is very solidly built, and it’s very capable without the need for aftermarket modification. Mine has taken a few big hits underneath, and the paintwork is no longer perfect, but that’s what I signed up for. You can see some of my adventures here … kzbin.info/aero/PLUHN--CsypwVXNOI_V0YiUIvxiMSenLXb

@GrenadierMichael thanks for the information Bill

I afraid I have no experience with Landcruisers.

@@GrenadierMichael In general though, is it good enough for the australian heat?

@@DPR178 I’ve found the Grenadier's AC very effective.

Thank you, David.

Thanks, Dave. 🙂

Actually, mine is Mushroom. 🙂

With 20,000km travelled so far, I have no issues with the steering.

Great question. We used a rated drag chain because it was easy to adjust its length.

@@GrenadierMichael, the whole direction of recovery gear lately has been to reduce any heavy objects. A drag chain is exactly that, to be used to drag objects off the tracks. i find it very weird that they would be teaching to use one as a common item

Best idea would be to check with your local hand winch supplier to help you match the winch to your vehicle.

Thank you, Bill. Coming from an experienced four wheel driver such as yourself, that means a lot. 🙂

Are you getting yours from Purnell's? The tracks are at the back of Lithgow, near Cullen Bullen.

Sorry for the late reply. I didn't realise comments were being held for my approval. 🙂 The Tank is a great vehicle for the money. I would say that Grenadier is more capable and better built, but not twice as good.

Sorry for the late reply. I didn't realise comments were being held for my approval. 🙂 I think the Tank had its rear diff locked.