Why my Ranger has to GO... Am I Mad? 

Thanks Steve, Yep ordered the grey to go with the Sierra. Planning to take them both all around the country. I'll look forward to letting you know how it goes. Hopefully you will be joining me soon as a Grenadier owner. Thanks for watching. John

Well done, I lived in the Yarra Ranges Intel the last few years. You will only need to go as far as Toolangi to give it a good run when you get it. Yep good move on the lockers, I have them also. But the big question... what colour?? Thanks for watching, John

@@cannyoutdoors green

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment. I think yours is a wise approach. In my case however I need a replacement so I am jumping in. Hopefully with no regrets! Keep an eye out for when I finally get it as I will be giving real feedback on it.Regards John

Thanks Mate!

Thanks Carlo, I really appreciate that. Yes I am really stretching myself to get this but hoping it will see me not having to replace it for many years. John

Hi Steve. Great news! Already been back to the configurator to see what other goodies I might be able to add. What about you…any special extras?? John

@@cannyoutdoors might sound a bit Gucci but the drop down camping table could be a “good idea”. More seriously, the bull bar seems a logical addition………Steve

@@stevepaterson6408 yes I think the bull are is worth it. Table looks pretty good too. I’m thinking of adding the back seat barrier and a couple of roof bars

Thanks Wayne, Don't worry I am raiding the piggy bank to get this. Better get 10 to 15 years of it. Trouble is they are all exy, priced up a new Everest Sport with equivalent gear about $94K!!! Crazy. Thanks for watching. John John

Thanks Ken, Hoping the final product is up to my excited expectations. John

Hi Steve, I haven't had any contact from Ineos other than the generic email that ran my build date out from October to November. The LCT pushed me over the edge with the winch and I have added it on the configurator. Bullbar a must as far as I am concerned, and I will be getting the rear barrier to keep the dogs back there. Roof rack I will wait and see, I reckon there will be a few options on that one and Rhinoracks have had a bit of bad publicity lately. Must say I am getting a bit edgy!!!! Thanks for you contact. John

Yes, thanks for your comment John. I hope it lives up to the hype. A sensible idea to wait...but for me... well you know the dogs!!!! Cheers John

Thanks Ian, Yes I agree, a bit nervous about a first release but hoping they have done the extensive testing they say they have. I have traveled with the dogs in the back seat (i have a good cover) and it works well but unfortunately we are 3. The whole National Park thing with dogs is a real bummer. I reckon 99% of us are responsible and really care about our NPs but as usual a few spoil it for us all. Tanks for your comment. John

@@cannyoutdoors John I totally agree with your comments a dog desexed on a lead doesn't effect wild life all about management & responsibility. Previously I had dual cabs for many years fitted an ARB pressure hatch this reduced the dust ingress considerably. Cheers Ian. P.s Off with Matrix to Carnarvon Gouge soon.

Thanks Ian, beautiful spot I am sure you will enjoy it....bit envious I must say. John

Good on you Dave. I'm getting excited now!!! John

Yes I agree lighter colours are more appropriate for our hot weather and much easier to keep clean. The issue I have is my lovely partner only wanted to have one input into the vehicle (she left all the accessories and stuff like that to me...) and that was choosing the colour. Case closed!!! Figured this was not a battle to pick ! And I do like the grey... I'll just be spending more time washing it. Thanks for watching and commenting, John

Hi Derek, I agree most expensive car I have ever purchased but planing at least 15-20 years out of it 🫰. Thanks for your comment, John

Congratulations fellow Trialmaster. I went for the Donny Grey with the diesel as in the video. Can't wait. Thanks John

@@cannyoutdoors cheers from "Mushy" , powered by petrol!

Thanks Chris, Great comments. It has taken a lot of thinking (probably overthinking) and a little nervousness but I have come to the same conclusions. Really appreciate your advice. John

Thanks Michael, Congratulations, I went for the diesel Trialmaster, the grey one in the video. What did you order? Oh! and yep, they ain't no SUV....much much more! Thanks for your comment, John

@@cannyoutdoors I went for a mushroom coloured diesel Trialmaster Utility Wagon (2-seater). My expected build month is September, and I’m pretty excited. 🙂

Sorry Michael missed your reply, I love the mushroom would have been my No 1 choice but I have a grey trailer so went grey. Mine is October build so hoping around Xmas delivery.... might be kidding myself but doesn't hurt to be optimistic (and excited). John

Hi Steve, The Trialmaster has most of what I needed, lockers, BFGs etc. and a few things I don t need in the smooth pack. Added a few that I consider essentials, heat reflective glass, bullbar and side runners. Other than that, the spare wheel locker looks handy and alloys just because I think they look good, although the steelys are pretty cool too. My combo is the grey one in the video... hope i don't regret the dark colour!!! Thanks for your interest. What colour did you go for?

@@cannyoutdoors Hello John & thanks for getting back to me. I went for the solid green, also dark but a bit of a tribute to Land Rover. Other than that similar bits and pieces to yours. I passed on the bull bar and will have an after market fitted in Oz with compatible winch (long term) along with a roof rack etc. I did hum & har a fair bit prior to ordering re Ad Blue. Fuel capacity, servicing (I’m in Central Aust and my nearest dealer is 1500k’s away in whichever direction you look) but all was overruled by all the positives it offers. Still have a lengthy wait ahead as delivery is scheduled for Jan ‘23. Oh, I also ordered a heavy duty rear seat cover, we also travel with a pooch! If you hear any interesting whispers please post them. I did view an interesting post with Robert Pepper and Justin Holevar (Ineos Aust Pacific), worth a look. Regards….Steve

Hi Steve, Oh yes the green was on my list.. a great colour! Decided on the grey as my trailer is also grey. Interested in your thoughts re the bullbar. Central Oz you need one! I thought about aftermarket also but wondered how long before they would be available and the top of the line ARB is over $3k. So $1900 + LCT didn't seem so bad. However I am a bit concerned about not going with the winch and possible not being able to fit an aftermarket to the OEM bullbar. What do you think? Yep watched the interview with Justin..Thanks for that. Cheers John

@@cannyoutdoors Hello John, I hadn’t researched the ARB and had no idea it was so exxy..I think I will still hold off as I had similar concerns re fitting a local winch into a European b/bar. One extra I didn’t mention was the cyclone air filter. Looks a bit “Truckee” but might improve the breathing on our dustier (bull) tracks. I should have bitten the bullet a bit earlier, as I mentioned my car is not due until Jan ‘23.. Regards…..Steve

Hi Steve, the cyclone air filter is sensible choice particularly where you are located as it's not a snorkel and is not sealed it's purpose is to get cleaner air and I rekon sitting behind a road train for while you're still going to be sucking in a fair bit of dust. Had it not been part of the Trialmaster package I may have passed on the "snorkel" but is does look pretty good. I am still a bit concerned about the winch issue... maybe I'll have to remove the bar and buy the ARB plus a winch at a later date....groan!!!!. My build is supposed to be October but no confirmation as yet. Regards John

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