About, why we have this site
I brought my X Trail (AKA Puddle Jumper) in April 2015. I found the AUSTRALIAN X-Trail Forum web site soon after. I saw some really good mods on the site that I wanted to do and also how capable the car was for off-roading. In talking to Judy it soon became apparent that we both wanted to do some off-roading. 2016 came around and I thought I really need to start on Puddle Jumper. Over a six month period the car has changed and we have done several trek.
In this time we also looked at Camper trailers, caravans and tents for camping.
I started to document the changes to the car and our treks on the AUSTRALIAN X-Trail Forum, I then thought about getting our own website and here it is.
All Treks (so far) on this website are taken from 4WD Treks Close To Sydney (6th Edition)
On the 09/01/2017 we brought a 2011 Mazda BT 50.
About me
The New Car
The BT 50 came with the following
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ARB Deluxe Bull Bar
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Old man emu suspension with lift
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Safari Snorkels
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Engine under body protection
The following has been added by us
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GME TX3100 CB (21/01/2017)
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Window weather shields front and back (12/01/2017)
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Lockable Tail-Gate (13/01/2017)
The Car (XTrail Traded in 09/01/2017)
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Side Steps JTM Auto http://www.jtm-auto.com.au/73/merchant_index.asp?meid=73 (romoved September 2016)
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ECB Big Tube Bull Bar https://www.ecb.com.au/
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HiTech Mufflers Dual Exhaust http://www.hitechmufflers.com.au/
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Steering wheel lights (In the X-Trail for some reason Nissan did not install one wire that makes the lights work on the Steering wheel)
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K & N Air Filter fitted http://www.australianxtrail.com.au/
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LED side mirror covers fitted http://www.australianxtrail.com.au/
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GME TX3100 UHF CB from TJM Hornsby http://www.tjm.com.au/en-oceania
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TJM engine bash plate from TJM Hornsby http://www.tjm.com.au/en-oceania
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Daewoo AGC-0071RF radio out of a newer Pathfinder
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Cooper CS5 tyres TyrePower Hornsby
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Pedders Trakryder raised about 3cm http://www.pedders.com.au/
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Full size spare rim and tyre
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Infinity Coyote rims with AT Federal tyres for off-roading TyrePower Hornsby
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NARVA Twin Acc Socket Surface Mount
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TRED 800 Traction Boards https://www.tred4x4.com/
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TJM Hand Winch
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Rhino Rack Steel Mesh Basket XL http://www.rhinorack.com.au/
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Navman Mivue 580 http://www.navman.com.au/car-camera/MiVue-Series/MiVue580/Overview/
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ARB Air Compressors
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Ironman Speedy Tyre Deflator
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SAVANNAH 4WD Awning
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EDS (Engine Data Scan)
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Stut Bar
On one of our trips Judy and I did we decided to start buy camping equipment so we could do more trip and be better prepared.
The Camping Equipment
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Fast Frame Cruiser 300 Plus http://oztrail.com.au/
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2 x King Kokoda Chair http://www.oztent.com.au/
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OZtrail 4.5 Quart Cast Iron Camp Oven http://oztrail.com.au/
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OZtrail Jaffle Iron Double
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Coleman Hot Water On Demand H2Oasis http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/Home
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OZtrail Pop up Privacy Ensuite
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Coleman Lithium-Ion Classic lantern http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/Home
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Folding Shovel
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Fiskars X5 Axe http://www.fiskars.com.au/
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Flocked Air Mattress - Queen
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Philips Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
