Newcastle Knight's Prado

[Newcastle Knight]

I thought I would put some photos of my tow verhicle and the mods on for people to see.

 

[Burnsy]

Looks nice mate, I'd love to put drawers in the back of the Paj but quite often we have extra kids! Did you build yourself?

 

[Newcastle Knight]

No, they are black widow draws. I had them in my previous vehicle and just had to have new side wings made for them to fit neatly into the prado.

 

[drewy]

Good Job, very tidy set up, that will take you and the Jayco anywhere!

How long does it take to set up each awning?

 

[Bushman]

Hey Marc

Looks good I should hard wire my compressor to the rear pocket in the drawers, I see you lashed out on the top notch cover for the Swan, are you getting same for the Panda

 

[Newcastle Knight]

Not at this stage, it was a bit of a pain to get on and off and they are around 1k for a van. At this stage I will go for a cheapi and decide from there. Iam hoping to out a car port out the front.

 

[Newcastle Knight]

Good Job, very tidy set up, that will take you and the Jayco anywhere!

How long does it take to set up each awning?

Thanks , Probably 10minutes or so

 

[Burnsy]

If I can't put my awning up in 2 minutes I'm not trying!

 

[Newcastle Knight]

If I can't put my awning up in 2 minutes I'm not trying!

Never timed it, so I will take your word for it

 

[Big Gee]

Nice rig! Very well set up.

 

[cruza driver]

Ready for action NK looking good mate.

 

[Moto Moto]

A very well set up rig, i love those Prado's. Thanks for sharing:first:

 

[Big Gee]

I keep coming back too look at your pictures NK, maybe I a wishing I hadn't defected. Still at least the wife's happy.

 

[Greg]

Marc, what size motor is in your Prado, Ive got a 2.7l petrol in my 2001 4x4 Hilux, the same motor came out in the Prado, not sure on how it will tow the 16.49.4OB. Has anyone had any experiance towing with a vehicle much the same?

Greg

 

[D4Dazz]

Hey NK,
Was just wondering what brand the side steps is. I'm thinking of the GX Prado and will want to put side steps on it. Also interested to know suspension you have fitted?


Cheers
Dazz

 

[Newcastle Knight]

I keep coming back too look at your pictures NK, maybe I a wishing I hadn't defected. Still at least the wife's happy.

I have the D4D 3litre diesel. Have not done much towing with the van as of yet but what I have done it has not problems with the weight.

 

[Newcastle Knight]

Hey NK,
Was just wondering what brand the side steps is. I'm thinking of the GX Prado and will want to put side steps on it. Also interested to know suspension you have fitted?


Cheers
Dazz

Hi Dazz,

I fitted OME from ARB. The side steps come from a company in Newcastle called Load Rail.

 

[D4Dazz]

Hi NK

I was wondering were you mounted your reversing camera? Where you able to mount as it te GXL, or font somewhere else?


cheers
Darren.

 

[Antman]

Nice looking Prado.

 

[Newcastle Knight]

Have been absent for a while so thought I should update to my prado thread.

I installed a Kaymar rear bar, with a light for reversing as well as a charger for my iPad.