Looks like I've been punished

Hi Brian

Not really sure, but have been told "we do not appreciate posting photos and comments on BOG site". HUH

So here's a photo of my new single axle "extreme offroad vans" suspension.

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Can hardly wait to "get into the dune country of the Canning Stock Route or the Simpson" and "Fraser Island" and "the Telegraph track at the Cape"

I'm so exited about the ability to take this "extreme terrain van" to these remote spots, I would be interested if anyone with a winch is keen on going with me.

This photo was taken with 38psi, weighed 2260kg (100kg under max), on level workshop floor.

I'm sure you know full well why.
Further stiring on other Forums gave you the same result.
Can you post a few links as to where on the Bushtracker site they make the claims you posted, as I can't find them.
"This van is a ,14' poptop single axle and marketed as "extreme off road","extreme terrain" ,"remote dune access"."may want to get into the dune country of the CSR or the Simpson", "the telegraph track at the cape", and more, all quotes from manufaturers site."

Cheers
John

Hi Ken,
OK found that thread.
He did use the word extreme
" An extreme version for gold fossickers, explorers, from the Bungles to the Telegraph Track at the Cape, a mini-Bushtracker...
" it has it's place on the small end, for the extreme gold fossicker, bone digger, jem hunter, extreme fisherman or the like"
And made reference to
" Someone may want to get into the dune country of the Canning Stock Route or the Simpson for instance"
That's all I could find. No statements of "extreme off road" or "extreme terrain".

Cheers
John

You will have to look around yourself in other topics John,


But in that topic, try post on 15 Feb 2012 9.57pm

First paragraph "re-lease this extreme terrain bushtracker".

or General Discussion .. Startracker.
Post 10 Aug 2012 7.57
"extreme off road for hogging up a creek bank".

Don't know what you're on about, really,

Hi Brian

You have got it all wrong, I'm not saying anything is wrong with it.
Just showing a picture of the suspension, (which few seem to have seen),
and expressing my excitment of being able to take it to all these places.

Cheers Ken.

Ps. 5 months young

Hello Pam

I have only posted here to tell of my upcoming adventures and to show some shots of my vans suspension, as some did not recognise it, I'm not criticising or apportioning blame.
Maybe I should start a new topic for the photos of this little van in action, as there seems to be some confusion here, as it has wandered from the orginal thread.


There was a problem with a failed arm, but since being told it was basically user abuse, I have had it fixed and moved on from that. If there is a weakness I have no interest in it.

I would like to add that Absolute Trailer Solutions, were absolutely brilliant in getting the parts together and sending them quickly off to Kununurra, to get my stranded daughter back on the road
And Motor Workz Kununurra (van repairer, formerly Kimberley exhaust) was equally efficient and helpfull.
Also Caboolture Caravan Repairs for their time and advice, these guys know their stuff

I would highly recommend these companies.

I will start a new tread with some action shots of how it performs offroad, when I get time


Cheers Ken

Ah yes, and you will remember I was lured onto that thread Michael, and got deleted as part of a string of replies. Let's face it, BTi was going with the larger demand for the bigger vans and were not prepared to make just a few smaller ones; that's business. Lets also face it that person was telling BTi in no uncertain terms how they should run their business, so of course the majority of the thread eventually went. It is good news that BTi are now meeting the smaller van market, like where they started. Nothing wrong with smaller vans as you know.

Cheers

Mh

Ha ha. I'd fprgotten that you were nuked at the time, MH. I can't remember what you said, but it must not have conformed with the script. ;)

As I recall, the originator wanted a BT but was after something smaller and more nimble than the big 'land yachts'. I don't recall anything that suggested he was telling BT how to run their business - far from it. If they took it that way, it must have struck a chord - once the smoke had cleared, BT announced the very vans they had railed against.

From what I've seen, there are now some very good vans coming onto the market that fit the need for all the bells and whistles in a compact, rugged single-axle van. We won't see much of them because they'll have gone through that narrow, winding track to the less-accessible spots that are still out there.

Michael

Hi Michael

Yes, I said we had an 18 footer that had done lots of rough stuff and was still going strong ;)

Telling a business that they should meet a different market than they have chosen was not welcome by BTi and fair enough, but we are not here to talk about other forums so I will say no more about it. This is common policy on the forums I frequent - I don't know how you approach this on your brand specific forum.

This forum is a gathering of friends with mutual travel interests, and I will meet another tomorrow :)

Mh

Ken,
Have you seen any PIG flying lately. Neither have I and as you made the suggestion to BTi, I think you will see PIGs flying before your suggestion takes place.

Brian