Barra GU
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Hey mate , the vehicle was originally purchased as a toy hauler. I've currently got a new 4.Wh4trailer being custom built for me so looking to have the mog and trailer set up to tow the gu if I ever have to (which means weight wise I will be completely legal).
The gu being 3 tonne plus a 1 tonne trailer means that a 3.Wh3rated vehicle just doesn't cut the mustard so started looking at the dodge ram and the likes of other American trucks.
The more I started to look into it the more I realised they were a bad idea for my personal situation.
1: I have a work car so if I spent 130k on an american truck it would litreally just sit there for whenever i need to use it so its jist not feasible.
2: though they claim 4.5 t towing this means that you can legitimately tow 4.Wh4as long as you don't have more than 10 litres of fuel, not one aftermarket accessory amd the driver cant be more than 76kg... if youre 1 kg over that youre over the rated weight.
For something that's going to cost me over 100k i just couldnt justify this knowing its still not legally aloud to tow 4.5t if youve got more than the above mentioned scenario.
The Mercedes Benz Unimog has a 24t GCM, and tbh though they are starting to get pretty pricey I think I got in just at the right time before they skyrocketed.
A year ago you could find them at auction for 12 to 20k... Now you're paying 20 to 30k at auction with private sellers now asking for 35k+ on gumtree etc.
The vehicle is going to be used for a lot of things and I want it rather versatile.
I didn't want to put a camper on the back because then I'm limited to using it just like that. Not too mention I don't like the sound of making something that's very heavy even heavier so I am happy to just swag it if need be.
I also have a 1969 XT Falcon which I'm in the planning process and talks to engineers about installing a twin turbo coyote and turning it into a pro streeter to do drag challenge with.
We are looking for 1000-1500 rwhp.
The Mog and trailer will be used predominantly to tow the xt to panel beaters, mechanics etc and to the drag strip.
Given it's first job is being a dedicated tow vehicle I want to keep the back simple and just be able to house the tools and tyres for the drag strip or when we go winch truck racing use it as the pit car with the tools, etc.
If I can go to the high country for the odd touring trip in it with my swag in the back, the Weber and a fridge I'll be laughing as it would be kinda fun to do as much as I can in it.
People state that the three biggest issues with them is that they're slow, loud and uncomfortable.
I'm yet to find it annoyingly loud or uncomfortableas I drove it back from QLD in a weekend and the only thing I find an issue is they are real really really really slow.... that and if things go wrong with them they aren't cheap to repair.
So far so good though
The gu being 3 tonne plus a 1 tonne trailer means that a 3.Wh3rated vehicle just doesn't cut the mustard so started looking at the dodge ram and the likes of other American trucks.
The more I started to look into it the more I realised they were a bad idea for my personal situation.
1: I have a work car so if I spent 130k on an american truck it would litreally just sit there for whenever i need to use it so its jist not feasible.
2: though they claim 4.5 t towing this means that you can legitimately tow 4.Wh4as long as you don't have more than 10 litres of fuel, not one aftermarket accessory amd the driver cant be more than 76kg... if youre 1 kg over that youre over the rated weight.
For something that's going to cost me over 100k i just couldnt justify this knowing its still not legally aloud to tow 4.5t if youve got more than the above mentioned scenario.
The Mercedes Benz Unimog has a 24t GCM, and tbh though they are starting to get pretty pricey I think I got in just at the right time before they skyrocketed.
A year ago you could find them at auction for 12 to 20k... Now you're paying 20 to 30k at auction with private sellers now asking for 35k+ on gumtree etc.
The vehicle is going to be used for a lot of things and I want it rather versatile.
I didn't want to put a camper on the back because then I'm limited to using it just like that. Not too mention I don't like the sound of making something that's very heavy even heavier so I am happy to just swag it if need be.
I also have a 1969 XT Falcon which I'm in the planning process and talks to engineers about installing a twin turbo coyote and turning it into a pro streeter to do drag challenge with.
We are looking for 1000-1500 rwhp.
The Mog and trailer will be used predominantly to tow the xt to panel beaters, mechanics etc and to the drag strip.
Given it's first job is being a dedicated tow vehicle I want to keep the back simple and just be able to house the tools and tyres for the drag strip or when we go winch truck racing use it as the pit car with the tools, etc.
If I can go to the high country for the odd touring trip in it with my swag in the back, the Weber and a fridge I'll be laughing as it would be kinda fun to do as much as I can in it.
People state that the three biggest issues with them is that they're slow, loud and uncomfortable.
I'm yet to find it annoyingly loud or uncomfortableas I drove it back from QLD in a weekend and the only thing I find an issue is they are real really really really slow.... that and if things go wrong with them they aren't cheap to repair.
So far so good though
What sort of build do you have in mind, travel truck , toy hauler or keeping