Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hows it going guys?
well i plan to drive around Australia, at the moment the Roza' is fairly stock, I just want opinions on what should be done or modified at the minimum to prepare for this trip? I do plan to go offroad, but not much as well
thanks guys!

As long as the vehicles in ABSOLUTELY TOP CONDITION before you go....

But I see a few barriers.

1/ The load capacity of a Feroza ( any small 4WD for that matter ) is limited, ensure you can carry/tow what you need without overloading. Overload it and your going to have trouble.

Have you tried living out of it for a week as a trial ? If a weeks an issue then a year ? I'd be starting with some multi day trips and sorting out the space issues - however the spares you will need to carry for a full blown Australia trip are also going to add up Things like tools, spare engine and trans oil, coolant, filters, belts, plugs, dual batteries etc etc etc just cant be miniaturized.

Create a list and you will be amazed at what you "need" vs what you have space for.

2/ If you have a problem somewhere then parts availability will be a challenge. As Toyota are supposedly carrying the Daihatsu parts obligation it should be possible but I haven't seen much commitment to this so far.

Perhaps talk to a well equipped Daihatsu Wrecker BEFORE you go and sort out some support arrangements. Better still locate them in each state....

3/ Range - the Roza's tank just doesn't have enough capacity your going to need a long range tank. This unfortunately adds to the GVM so its less you can carry. They also hang down so they do decrease the off road capability a bit.

Whilst its doable ( hell...... anythings doable ) small 4WD's pose lots of challenges for this sort of long range driving.

The Feroza is a relatively rare, small and underpowered 4WD, IMO there are better suited vehicles - but anything is possible if you have the cash to spend.

Buy a Falcon ute.

That's no reflection on a feroza at all, but 4WD isn't required to get around australia. If you're by yourself, you won't be wanting to head into anywhere remote/difficult so you might be better with a simple, reliable and strong passenger car/ute.

Just my 2C.

I reckon I'd choose an RTV falcon over almost anything to do lots of touring /dirt kms in.

Steve.

Lots of info for touring is here. Check the left columns for preparation, what to take and much more, road conditions, fuel prices etc. Searh the archive for those Q's already asked and answered.

www.exploroz.com/Default.aspx

thanks for the input guys,
i dont really plan to go off road as much, i will be mainly sticking on the main asphalted highways. probably the most demanding part of the drive would be the great central rd. as for the gvm, do you know what that limit is?

i can do about 160km at a time... maybe in my Fez before i have to get out for an hour or two to stretch the legs and back.. they really arnt designed for 6 foot tall kiwi's ..

6 foot aussies fit fine.
It must be the sheep on the lap of the kiwi interfering with the leg room.

mnemonix wrote:It must be the sheep on the lap of the kiwi interfering with the leg room.

LOL!!

Just put some decent seats in - a six hour drive on the original ones was almost a recipie for lower limb paralysis... now its no worse than any other car.

Howewer my suspension is probably MUCH softer than other peoples.