hello are nutters allowed

25-12-2008, 09:08

Hello folks I suppose every club has to have one lolhttp://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/images/smilies/221208/clap.gif.Names Les and have always believed in nissan since was a kid and have owned quite a few since.I am planning a trip down west coast of africa up east coast to india then try get to australia back through china mongolia up through russia through europe back here is the basic gist of it.Going to take about 3/4 years as have a project ill be working on as i go around plus trying to tie in varies charitys the logistics of it all still an ongoing saga.
As my nissan patrol is going to be my home i have extended it to 21 ft +-.I and will be adding a top box that will serve as sleeping quarters.I basically have added a swb patrol on the rear of the lwb not a cut and shut its a fixed trailer with a self steering axle with a selectible drive t third axcle.Its a trailer thats my story and im sticking to it lolhttp://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/images/smilies/221208/lol.gif well thats what ive told every cop that has stopped me.drive is achieved through transfer box with hydraulic drive still to be fitted will be useing hydraulic assistors on the the axcles so basically put more traction to wich ever wheel i choose and raise and lower chassis and body as i wish lockers to be added,, putting revolver shackles on as to reduce flex on chassis.still to fit is
hydraulic winch,,self containd hydraulic power pack run on lambardini engine,,2x torpidal tanks 1x gas 1x air both 45 lts,,have three fuel tanks two in origanal mounts 1 extra added giveing me a range of about 1200 + miles ,,1x water tank,,central heating ebersphacer night heater ,,power 1 x silent generator plus solar panells for batterary bank chargeing lights ect + split battery system run off alternator,,air compressor,, gps navigation ect ,,computer,,2 way radio ham and loads more will add as i think of it snorkel 90% made just finish off made from old tumble dryer as dont think plastic ones are that good and as for drain pipes not good,,better on landrovers fit their image looks like a toilet down pipe My opoligies to those that have done this system lol will post pics on how ive done mine as soon as i can figure out how to upload my pics May you all have a Merry Xmas and an even better new year Please excuse grammar spelling ect it is early brain not quite up to speed yet http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...208/thumb2.gif

jims-terrano · 25-12-2008, 09:49

Happy Christmas Les and welcome aboard. Can't wait to see your photo's. I think people use photo bucket type sites and link to those. Good luck with the project.

Jim T

Paul · 25-12-2008, 10:55

Hi, Les welcome over here.. And as Jim say!!

Paul.

25-12-2008, 11:48

Welcome to the club Les,that's some project you got going there,nice to see some picts sometime

Tubbs · 25-12-2008, 12:02

yes we need to see pics of your patrol welcome to the club

NNMan · 25-12-2008, 14:08

Nice sounding project, gotta see photos though!

zippy656 · 25-12-2008, 14:11

yep, sounds like something to keep you out the pub

send is some pics as soon as...

willow · 26-12-2008, 08:08

Welcome
Fellow norfolk dwealler some trip your going on there

Deleted Member D · 26-12-2008, 10:49

Hello and welcome fellow nutta.

Are you intending to do the trip alone sir ?

Wether or not I take my hat off to you and wish you every success in

every mile covered.

Bat21 · 26-12-2008, 13:40

Welcome fella, that sounds like an awesome truck you have there...... get that camera out and show us some photos

Deleted Member S · 26-12-2008, 14:49

Hi Les & welcome to the club

by the sounds of it you've got one hell of a truck & trip planed

28-12-2008, 21:25

Thanks for the welcome as for going on my own it seems that way lol havent found a SWAMBO to accompany me yet,but i will definetly be going regardless will try put some pics up now they not the best but still an ongoing project so still a bit rough

floyd500b · 28-12-2008, 22:30

Get some pics up buddy

28-12-2008, 23:13

See if this works not sure im doing it right pics in album all mixed up as well but will give general idea http://picasaweb.google.com/cuddlybear4u

Tubbs · 28-12-2008, 23:14

no dont work mate

25-12-2008, 09:08	#1
cuddlybear4u234 Guest Posts: n/a	hello are nutters allowed Hello folks I suppose every club has to have one lolhttp://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/images/smilies/221208/clap.gif.Names Les and have always believed in nissan since was a kid and have owned quite a few since.I am planning a trip down west coast of africa up east coast to india then try get to australia back through china mongolia up through russia through europe back here is the basic gist of it.Going to take about 3/4 years as have a project ill be working on as i go around plus trying to tie in varies charitys the logistics of it all still an ongoing saga. As my nissan patrol is going to be my home i have extended it to 21 ft +-.I and will be adding a top box that will serve as sleeping quarters.I basically have added a swb patrol on the rear of the lwb not a cut and shut its a fixed trailer with a self steering axle with a selectible drive t third axcle.Its a trailer thats my story and im sticking to it lolhttp://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/images/smilies/221208/lol.gif well thats what ive told every cop that has stopped me.drive is achieved through transfer box with hydraulic drive still to be fitted will be useing hydraulic assistors on the the axcles so basically put more traction to wich ever wheel i choose and raise and lower chassis and body as i wish lockers to be added,, putting revolver shackles on as to reduce flex on chassis.still to fit is hydraulic winch,,self containd hydraulic power pack run on lambardini engine,,2x torpidal tanks 1x gas 1x air both 45 lts,,have three fuel tanks two in origanal mounts 1 extra added giveing me a range of about 1200 + miles ,,1x water tank,,central heating ebersphacer night heater ,,power 1 x silent generator plus solar panells for batterary bank chargeing lights ect + split battery system run off alternator,,air compressor,, gps navigation ect ,,computer,,2 way radio ham and loads more will add as i think of it snorkel 90% made just finish off made from old tumble dryer as dont think plastic ones are that good and as for drain pipes not good,,better on landrovers fit their image looks like a toilet down pipe My opoligies to those that have done this system lol will post pics on how ive done mine as soon as i can figure out how to upload my pics May you all have a Merry Xmas and an even better new year Please excuse grammar spelling ect it is early brain not quite up to speed yet http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...208/thumb2.gif

25-12-2008, 10:55	#3
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Hi, Les welcome over here.. And as Jim say!! Paul. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

26-12-2008, 10:49	#9
Deleted Member D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	Fellow nutta Hello and welcome fellow nutta. Are you intending to do the trip alone sir ? Wether or not I take my hat off to you and wish you every success in every mile covered.

26-12-2008, 14:49	#11
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	Hi Les & welcome to the clubby the sounds of it you've got one hell of a truck & trip planed

28-12-2008, 21:25	#12
cuddlybear4u234 Guest Posts: n/a	thanks Thanks for the welcome as for going on my own it seems that way lol havent found a SWAMBO to accompany me yet,but i will definetly be going regardless will try put some pics up now they not the best but still an ongoing project so still a bit rough

25-12-2008, 09:49	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Happy Christmas Les and welcome aboard. Can't wait to see your photo's. I think people use photo bucket type sites and link to those. Good luck with the project. Jim T

25-12-2008, 11:48	#4
Deleted Member Guest Posts: n/a	*Welcome to the club Les,that's some project you got going there,nice to see some picts sometime*

25-12-2008, 12:02	#5
Tubbs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: linconshire Vehicle: patrol 3.0 Posts: 317	yes we need to see pics of your patrol welcome to the club

25-12-2008, 14:08	#6
NNMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Scotland Posts: 575	Nice sounding project, gotta see photos though!

25-12-2008, 14:11	#7
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	yep, sounds like something to keep you out the pub send is some pics as soon as...

26-12-2008, 08:08	#8
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Welcome Fellow norfolk dwealler some trip your going on there

26-12-2008, 13:40	#10
Bat21 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shropshire Vehicle: Tonka Toy Posts: 1,044	Welcome fella, that sounds like an awesome truck you have there...... get that camera out and show us some photos

28-12-2008, 22:30	#13
floyd500b Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 553	Get some pics up buddy

28-12-2008, 23:13	#14
cuddlybear4u234 Guest Posts: n/a	See if this works not sure im doing it right pics in album all mixed up as well but will give general idea http://picasaweb.google.com/cuddlybear4u

28-12-2008, 23:14	#15
Tubbs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: linconshire Vehicle: patrol 3.0 Posts: 317	no dont work mate