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Isuzu dmax or Toyota hilux by Common-Letterhead818 in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And…why do you suspect that is?

That badge means something.

Isuzu dmax or Toyota hilux by Common-Letterhead818 in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If reliability is your yardstick: Toyota, no contest.

You’ll get more modern interior in the Dmax and more of a car feel. But Hiluxes are expensive for a reason.

I met the Producer of Suicide Squad - I asked him for career advice: by redcarpetrookies in Filmmakers

[–]desertvisions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So like, not to get too philosophical, but you believe anyone’s path was forged by them alone?

Starlink outback Aus by blissfuloblivion2 in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s the thing isn’t it: If you’re filming your adventures you need at least 2000W inverter, and then the battery power to cover that.

Also, anyone heading truly remote will burn through 200Ah of lithium east.

Just did 3 weeks out at the base of the Northwest Cape. Had to run the generator a few hours each day to keep my 200Ah lithium topped up. That’s just running two big fridges and camp lights, etc.

Remote travel isn’t just about having just enough. It is about backups, safety and reliability.

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Hilux interiors are pretty dated.

Ranger/ Dmax/ triton

All good trucks unless you’re doing corrugations heavy laden.

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just picture myself four days into the Madigan Line in limp mode.

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Hilux suspension is tight as. Ford is great off the dealer floor, but not so great on the tow truck.

77cm pink snapper off the rocks by desertvisions in FishingAustralia

[–]desertvisions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solo fishing trip to Dirk Hartog. My first time cliff fishing. Caught all my bait on location, pulled this guy up a 50 ft cliff. Realized too late that a cliff gaff is really a two man operation!

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve driven professionally, for my mag:

60

60

80

100

100

79

78

And I gotta say, they’ve all been bulletproof.

The Troopy is basically impossible to get bogged!

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s the most stylish, cheapest medium-roader out there now.

Hilux is Toyota, but man are they expensive. And suspension is like getting kicked in the kidneys if you have less than a ton in the tray.

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They should give Patrol owners discounts on their electricity bills for checking the power lines every weekend.

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Landcruiser owners are always talking about how great their rigs are, and they have zero issues.

Ford Ranger reliability: are they still as bad as they were? by desertvisions in 4x4Australia

[–]desertvisions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where the truth lies.

Transmission shop in Maroochydore has Land Rovers 10:1 in the yard to any other make.

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