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Okay, here is one that has me stumped. I own a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser Sahara. HJ61 with the 12HT diesel motor.
I am trying to find out what my TARE and GMV weight loads are, and cannot find any info on the plates under the hood. I even tried a few search queries on the net with no luck.
So, my question is: does anyone know what these figures should be, or does anyone know where I should be able to find this info out?
My reason? I am organsing the Cape Yorker magazine distribution for the Cape and want to make sure that I am not overloading my vehicle on the trip.
campdog
20-05-2008, 06:17 PM
Okay, here is one that has me stumped. I own a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser Sahara. HJ61 with the 12HT diesel motor.
I am trying to find out what my TARE and GMV weight loads are, and cannot find any info on the plates under the hood. I even tried a few search queries on the net with no luck.
So, my question is: does anyone know what these figures should be, or does anyone know where I should be able to find this info out?
My reason? I am organsing the Cape Yorker magazine distribution for the Cape and want to make sure that I am not overloading my vehicle on the trip.
I think we commented on this one last year or was it batesy.
Im not sure about QLD but it should be on your rego papers. Or ring the RTA.
highlift80
20-05-2008, 10:05 PM
I would try Toyota first Ant they should have those sought of specs or QLD department of Transport or you could even throw that question up over at 4wd Action forum, I am sure one of the many enthusists over there should be able to furnish you with the answers you require.
Scorcher
20-05-2008, 10:56 PM
Might have to cut back on some of the fishing gear Ant !!
batesy
22-05-2008, 01:14 PM
Gross Weight load for a shit-box '87 Sahara is: TWO (2) boxes of magazines and one (1) giant toolbox.
Or so I've heard...
Probably doesn't matter anyway. You'll only be carrying a head full of dreams with you.
Hell, last I heard there was going to be a 2008 edition Cape Yorker. Does that mean it is coming out in 2008 or is being dreamed up in 2008 and delivered in 2009?!! :)
Scorcher
22-05-2008, 01:28 PM
Gross Weight load for a shit-box '87 Sahara is: TWO (2) boxes of magazines and one (1) giant toolbox.
Or so I've heard...
Probably doesn't matter anyway. You'll only be carrying a head full of dreams with you.
Hell, last I heard there was going to be a 2008 edition Cape Yorker. Does that mean it is coming out in 2008 or is being dreamed up in 2008 and delivered in 2009?!! :)
Good to be on the other side of the fence hey Batesy !!
Next you know you'll be expecting a freebee edition as well !
highlift80
22-05-2008, 01:28 PM
That's cruel Chris, Bloody funny though.
Batesy, Thanks for your assistance on this one! I now have the info I needed. My GVM is 2960. I have to weight my vehicle as it stands so that I get my TARE weight and then the diff between the two is the amount of weight I can legally carry on board.
I have also booked into TJM on Saturday to have a pair of Poly Air Bellows fitted. These will help keep the vehicle sitting nicely on the road and keep the clearance that I will need.
The mag will be back here at the end of next week and I have already started on the 2009 edition.
How about you get back to helping out your wife with the kids and housework you lazy *&^%$#^*.
Scorcher
22-05-2008, 03:45 PM
And Ant,
If you need to cut back on weight, throw out Batesy's copy of the mag first !
Scorcher
A mag for Batesy! What mag for Batesy?? He hasn't paid a subscription.
campdog
22-05-2008, 07:11 PM
Batesy, Thanks for your assistance on this one! I now have the info I needed. My GVM is 2960. I have to weight my vehicle as it stands so that I get my TARE weight and then the diff between the two is the amount of weight I can legally carry on board.
I have also booked into TJM on Saturday to have a pair of Poly Air Bellows fitted. These will help keep the vehicle sitting nicely on the road and keep the clearance that I will need.
The mag will be back here at the end of next week and I have already started on the 2009 edition.
How about you get back to helping out your wife with the kids and housework you lazy *&^%$#^*.
Why not get a trailer, that wa if the old Toyota falls apart you can get another tow vehicle and keep on going.You wont have to unload or recover your air bags.
batesy
22-05-2008, 08:57 PM
I have also booked into TJM on Saturday to have a pair of Poly Air Bellows fitted.
What about half a dozen Hot-Air Bellows ... they come free with this forum!!
Nedly
23-05-2008, 01:28 PM
What about half a dozen Hot-Air Bellows ... they come free with this forum!!
Not getting much sleep these days Batesy :)
Nedly
23-05-2008, 01:30 PM
Why not get a trailer, that wa if the old Toyota falls apart you can get a PATROL tow vehicle and keep on going.You wont have to unload or recover your air bags.
Couldn't help myself :) :)
campdog
23-05-2008, 05:32 PM
Couldn't help myself :) :)
I thought about it but left it alone.
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