ISSUES WITH OUR F350 TRUCK! Can We Get Back On The Road? - Caravanning Australia E80
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ค. 2023
- After finally making it back off Teewah Beach after our Nightmare Bogging, we headed inland to the camp of Cooroy No Worries RV park. Our first priority was to seek assistance for our 4WD hubs, which were not engaging, and address the misalignment of our bullbar. After reaching out to experts, we embarked on a journey to Brisbane, where we aimed to resolve these issues. While in the city, we also took the opportunity to tackle other concerns such as our air conditioning troubles, and decided to have both the truck and caravan weighed.
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wow bet that chevy is looking pretty good now
Thanks for sharing the raw ups and downs, if our paths ever cross I’m going to shout you a beer or a wine. Onwards and upwards and looking forward to your future travel vids.
Deal! 😃
Some years back there was a lot of "dirty" gas around in southern Qld and I had to replace my caravan regulator 3 times, when I returned back down south all gas was purged from the bottles and fresh gas put into both gas cylinders with a new regulator. No further issues since but it was most frustrating at the time, hope your travels improve, GH 😊
Yeah maybe it was dirty gas
I sincerely hope that you have no more troubles with the van and truck. Safe travels!
Thank you!🙏😁 us too!
Weight guess, vehicle 4.6t, caravan 3.6t GH 😊
Good guess
Hats off to you both for remaining positive through the whole saga
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The guy who did your lift should have known the ball joints were stuffed , you praise him but he did the wrong thing by you.😅
Good to see it’s all sorted. With 8.7 tonnes for your setup we were so glad it was dry when you were in our paddock, especially as you were only 2wd at he time. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Envious as ever. 😀
What I have seen with an F truck is that they selected 4wd and went down on the beach and it worked well. Driving up the beach was an ease drive so the ford puts itself in 2wd and when they went to leave the beach they bogged so they reselected 2wd then 4wd and away they went in 4wd. I am thinking that you selected 4wd to get onto the ferry and when you drove up the road to the beach the ford put itself into 2wd.
Thanks we’ll give that a shot.
I would manually lock your hubs from now on this vacum arrangement sounds a bit hit and miss
It is a good thing you have a trailer with an indoor kitchen. Did you lock in the hubs? It needs to have the hubs locked in.
No a mechanical fault meant the hubs wouldn’t lock
Why didn’t they pick up the ball joins when they did your lift?
Can I ask what map program you use it looks cool.
The map app is called TravelBoast. I use the paid version to add the caravan
Old school always wins over fancy electronic stuff luckily you can manually lock ya hubs could be a life saver out in the middle off nowhere
Yeah, it’s a lil to smart for its own good!
Give me ol' school stuff everytime. I hate with a passion modern day crapp!!.😊
I don't know if I'd still have a smile on my faceafter recent events, well done.
Gotta keep goin!😁👍
Glad you guys keep on smiling sooner or later things must go your way safe travels
Thanks Dianne! Legend!😁👍
Hi Bianca & Grant - good hear that things have finally come to a conclusion with the vehicle- time to enjoy the travels - all the best again - stay safe 🍷🍷👍
THANKYOU 😁👍
OMG you two are amazing that you are still so positive after all the dramas you have had. It's great that you have come across some good repairers as well. They still do exist. Good luck with the rest of your trip and hope nothing else goes wrong for you. Enjoy. Deb
Thanks Deb, 🤞 it’s all sorted.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT A TENT ?...
Yep got one😁👍
Blimey you really were a bad bugger in a previous life 😊. Unfortunately I know the feeling with our 200 series. At least now it should be all enjoyment and plain sailing into the sunsets. Keep smiling and keep safe.
🤣🤣 cheers mate 😁👍
In all my years on the road I never had a problem with my Landcruiser, only my BT 😂
Life is something that happens while you’re busy planning other things 👍🏻
I wish I was still living up there at Teewah, I’d go sit at the beach and wait for Round 2 guys 😂…….it’s gonna be a knockout only this time in your favour IM FRICKING CERTAIN……but alas I’ve relocated so it’s not an option. 🤙🏼
Stay away from Black Cats Lol, all the best for your future travels and to leave the troubles behind.
🤣🤣🤣🤣👍 yeah we’ll certainly try!
Hope your luck changes😮
Thanks! I’m sure it will!😁👍
Seems to be many issues around the major components requiring replacement. In the previous video which I just watched an hour ago, you had just got the vehicle. I made a comment and asked if it was secondhand. So with all these things needing replacing, I am assuming it had to be secondhand because surely you can't have driven that far to break everything in just a few months. The car looked clean and new when you got it but in reality, it must have been given a once over by the previous owner who obviously modified things or gave it a hard time. The thing with landcruisers is that even after 500,000ks they are still running like new. Mine is 780,000ks old with a few bits replaced. I'm wondering if the F350 is as good as they say now that it has done some miles in this country. Maybe we expect more/better from our vehicles than Americans do.
To test 4wd wouldn't you just put it on the dynatune and run it with front hubs engaged? Why try to drive across some rutted road. You really couldn't tell because surely it would drive across that uneven ground without 4wd anyway?
And regarding the weight I felt the truck would go almost 5500 due to the boat on top. So I was not far off.
The thing is the “Landcruisers are better” argument is loaded with more holes than a farm Ute!
You can’t compare your LC with a ftruck, because it weighs twice that of a 4WD. Componentry is under a lot more stress thus more wear faster!
The parts that were replaced were probably due to be replaced, we just didn’t know!
I understand that our recent vids haven’t painted the best picture for ftrucks. But the thing is I once owned a 76 series which was a heap of shite but I still bought a Toyota lc after that!
So go easy with the judgement mate!😁👍
Ps. My test of the 4WD clearly worked! I could tell right away, you got to know what to look for!😁👍
Morning guys, looking forward to this one for later!!! Catchya then!!😊😊
Thanks Gary 😊
Well done guys, you dealt with the issues and have moved on. Looking forward to seeing where you go next, stay safe😊😊
There is an aftermarket front wheel brg spindle kit available similar to Toyota/Nissan that allows bigger wider tyres to be fitted that doesn’t impact longevity of the front brgs.
Original brgs as you’d know come as a throwaway- have done the exercise and stripped this unit and found that outside to outside of inner and outer brgs are a miserly 42mm that’s outside to outside. So wider more offset than standard tyres has a lot of leverage on the original brgs. Bit long winded but for your info.
Mate! Brilliant! Thanks for the info😁👍 I’ll look into it. Cheers🍻
Did u buy a lemon? Or is it just the problems guys have with these trucks? Seen alot of guys haven issues? Im acually considering buying 1 lol..
😂 yeah I get it! But I think the problem is the work done to it and getting unlucky with aftermarket parts which failed. I think the truck itself is great!
I’m starting to see a bit of luck heading our way as the truck is getting sorted out!😁👍
Good work Bianca, you have certainly had some unnecessary headwinds in your trip, seems like ever since you were convicted to change vehicles. Hope it improves for you.
🤞 I’m this is the last of the issues
Check your sensor and make sure
Both hubs are turned in
Mate remove the auto hubs go back to manual way less chance of failure when u dont need it
Yep I agree😁👍
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ . enjoy youy videos i like the down to earth advice
You can imagine onlookers reactions when you turn up on the beach with the biggest beast money can buy you go 10ft
That sure is some humble pie to be eating
At least you didnt go hungry ;)
Pity the Auto Locking Hubs werent easier to fix
Yeah it’s all good! Take the good with the bad!😁👍
hi grant and bianca,phew you both kept so cool with all your problems,so glad you both got them all sorted,can,t wait to see you take the rig back to the beach ,travel safe.
Thanks mate! Yeah round 2 with the beach is coming! We won’t let it beat us!😁👍
How old and what km is the F350?
- I ask regarding the suspension and steering components that required replacement
- thanks for the updates to your travels and vehicle
It’s a 2017 with roughly 130,000 kms
Hi Guys 100% right to make sure 4wd is ok ,if the tide was coming in could have been a disaster. With the Weber the regulations have changed a while back ,a Weber or appliances without a flame failure device can't be legally operated on caravan bayonet fitting. Apparently Weber are putting out a unit with a FFD fitted in 2024. It is legal to use the Weber from a separate gas bottle ..make little sense really but regs are regs. It is possible to retro fit a FFD to existing appliances. Safe travels 🙏
Yes thanks mate, we are aware of this but haven’t gotten around to updating the ffd. We will! Soon! But we don’t leave the appliance while in use, I keep a eye on it, haven’t had a problem but it is just to get us by till we find an ffd!
So they changed the regs saying it’s illegal to not have an ffd but icouldn’t find one anywhere compatible with the Weber!? So I get it, but they need to help facilitate change for the consumer before changing the rules and not move the goal posts.
Safe travel to you also mate😁👍
I have a ffd fitted to my weber no issues. I think if the device is left unattended and lpg were to leak in the van & there was a source of ignition would be the problem
Loving your set up. A couple of bugs but once sorted it will be awesome. Just wondering if you had to upgrade your licence type due to the combined weight? regards
Gday!
Thanks mate😁👍
Yes, I already have a HR license, while Bianca got her LR license which is a bit easier and cheaper to get
How could there be so many problems with your truck, it looks brand new!
Yeah it does look new, but it’s a 2nd hand 2017 model.
We’ve modified Landcruisers in the past and had similar problems. It’s not uncommon and not just a “Ford problem “!
It’s all good, we will be on the road cruising again soon😁👍
Fair enough, it looks like it’s in great shape! Have a great trip we are heading up north in the next few months can’t wait to get out of Sydney 👍
@@colinwalker5601 yeah mate I don’t blame ya! 😁👍 safe travel mate
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ 👍
So sad that you pay such a high price for a tank tank then just have to keep on spending and spending. :(
Doesn’t happen to everyone, we just got lucky I guess🤣
I always carry a spare regulator❤
Good idea 👍
Thanks for this video, it just shows that we all have problems. You guys just had all your problems in the same week. Stay safe and hope to meet you guys some day.
Thanks Shane 😀
Hey Guys, we are currently looking at a new Ftruck, what was your axle ratings and did they tell you if you were over on the rear axle at all? It seems everyone forgets about there axle load ratings. And I can’t find alot if info about the Ftruck ratings in Australia. Thanks
Our rear axel is rated for 3.28T we weighed 3.07T Inc tow ball weight
Hopefully you can put all the troubles behind and enjoy some of Queensland's destinations hassle free!
🤞 it’s all behind us now 😃
Disappointed? That’s not word I would have used. Sometimes it just sux. 😅
Yeah but things will get better!😊
Stayin positive!😁👍
It's the dogs. Bring the dogs back and all will be well again 😉
Absolutely!🙌😁
Well,the problems do suck but it at least makes for interesting viewing even tho it’s at yr expense 😅 sorry 😕 hopefully things get better soon 🤞🏻it’s pretty shitty that all this happened 😕. 😀the roast looked nice ✔️😋
How’s it going without the boys?
🤣🤣👍👍
Hi Bianca, Great video and look forward to another beach episode. Also do you make the Za'atar or buy it. Would like to try it. Happy travels
Hey Greg, I’ve bought our Za’atar from a Middle Eastern Grocer, I’ve found that’s the best one.
Just a question is warranty covering all these issues. ?
The bullbar was but nothing else!
It’s been an expensive few weeks, we might be stopping to work sooner than we would like!🤷♂️
Thanks for sharing 👍 things can go pear shape when we need it the most 😢 there goes the debate Toyota is better 😅 me im a Ford Fan 😎 awesome meal , looks delicious 😋 Greetings and cheers 🍻 legends from south africa 🇿🇦
Cheers mate 🍻
I’m not going to be that person that says things about F350s and RAMS and Chevvies and stuff…..
Good!
Those people aren’t liked very much!🤪👍
Great camping location, what was your GCM?
It was beautiful, our GCM is 13 tonnes.
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ Wow!
How old is your truck mate?
6 years old
Who did your conversion on the F Truck?
We bought it 2nd hand, it was converted by Performax
Hmm i can only see more perks on lc then f350 at this stage. Just judging from last few vids anyway. Not sure touring f truck is best thing in Aus. I would have gone with isuzu nps series if i needed more carrying capacity.
Yeah I get it, I definitely looks that way. But it’s early days to be makin calls like that.
It’s all fixed now (hopefully!) so we’ll see how we go!? 🤞🤞🤞
I did consider an nps but I drove on for work…. No way would I tour the country in one. Have bad back and it made it worse.
I think the F truck is fine all his problems seem to have been through aftermarket workmanship
Put 2 brand new together F350 would destroy the LC
Mate Izuzu nps have the back killing rough ride...you'd be nuts to do a lap of Oz in one. The big F350 is like a limo compared to a nps series.
@@kylebutler7142 🤣🤣 my man! What a legend 🤣👍
The main problem you have is, “It’s a FORD”. 😂😂😂🍻😎
With all due respect, this is a brand new car and all these things are not working? Might have something to do with being a Ford??
It's not brand new. Fords are good. Anything else you are wrong about ?
@@kylebutler7142 Sorry, I thought this was a new car. And I did not want to be rude either. Maybe just having a little dig.
Hey, it’s a second hand 2017 model F350 we’ve had it for about 10 mths
@@9kufstein no worries mate all good
Why not manually lock your hubs
As we said in the vid, the caps on the wheels could only come off by taking the wheel off, pushing the cap back and out off the rim! Stupid design!
Couldn’t do that on the sand thus couldn’t manually lock hubs on the beach!
Since then I’ve removed the front caps and can easily lock hub manually 😁👍
Should have bought a Toyota 😜
We’ve had 3 already 100, 76 and a 200. It was time for a change. But to be honest they all had their fair shares of issues 😃
Do Toyota make a truck big enough carry all that weight and tow a 4 tonne van? Oh that’s right! I knew there was a reason!😜
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ little light hearted banter. I have a 100 series now and it’s the most grandpa car I’ve ever owned haha
🤣🤣🤣🤣 bloody luv a 100 series!
Miss the hell out of ours😁👍
@@Livin_Like_Kings_ served us well so far 6 months in. Love the new truck mate enjoy your travels might see you out there 👍
Wouldnt you be embarresed? What help was your wife? didnt see her helping you.
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