Pompey’s F350 Tremor

[Loshad]

Thems not 'Roo Bars', thems full on Mad Max bars!

 

[Pompey]

Today is the first anniversary of taking possession of the truck.

If there is one thing that stands out about this truck more than anything else it’s the engine. It’s just so impressive in outputs, it’s smoothness, it’s refinement and it’s fuel economy.

 

[Pompey]

First oil and filter change done today. Pretty easy to do really.

The oil monitor doesn’t give much warning. By the time I got home there was only 2% left. The trucks only done about 6,500kms. Anyway, it’s done and it’ll be interesting to see how far it goes on this oil.

 

[Modman]

First oil and filter change done today. Pretty easy to do really.

The oil monitor doesn’t give much warning. By the time I got home there was only 2% left. The trucks only done about 6,500kms. Anyway, it’s done and it’ll be interesting to see how far it goes on this oil.

The IOLM will hit a point based on time where it will drop the remaining life quickly. I think if you hit 1 year, even with low miles, it will signal a change is required.

 

[Pompey]

I finally took a “family photo”. Left to right:
1999 WRX Club Spec Evo 3
2017 Ford Ranger PX2 3.2 litre turbo diesel
2022 Bushtracker 24‘ off-road caravan
2021 Ford F-350 Tremor 6.7 litre turbo diesel V8.

2021 8’x5’ dual axle box trailer
2021 dual axle car trailer

 

[RedZilla]

I finally took a “family photo”. Left to right:
1999 WRX Club Spec Evo 3
2017 Ford Ranger PX2 3.2 litre turbo diesel
2022 Bushtracker 24‘ off-road caravan
2021 Ford F-350 Tremor 6.7 litre turbo diesel V8.View attachment 113473View attachment 113474
2021 8’x5’ dual axle box trailer
2021 dual axle car trailer

Wow that's a pretty nice fleet you have there.

 

[Pompey]

Wow that's a pretty nice fleet you have there.

Thanks. Each has its own purpose, although the non car people I know can’t understand this!

 

[Pompey]

I’ve ordered and received a Starlink Mini. The plan is to run it in or on the truck. Just working out the best mounting method.

 

[erikswedberg]

I’ve ordered and received a Starlink Mini. The plan is to run it in or on the truck. Just working out the best mounting method.

do you have a moonroof? i've seen people just wedge a starlink up in their moonroof (on the inside) and it seems to work

a bit pricey, but i'd trust anything from these guys: https://star-mountsystems.com/

they've been in the game a long time. ships from california.

 

[Pompey]

do you have a moonroof? i've seen people just wedge a starlink up in their moonroof (on the inside) and it seems to work

a bit pricey, but i'd trust anything from these guys: https://star-mountsystems.com/

they've been in the game a long time. ships from california.

I’ve considered using the moonroof but I’d rather not. I’ve also considered sitting it on the dash next to the windscreen. I’ve heard of people mounting it in the tub under the roof of the canopy. And then there is the option of mounting it on roof racks on the roof of the canopy.

I don’t trust suction caps and obviously magnetic isn’t an option on fibreglass or aluminium. Ive been waiting till today (Monday) for hopefully everyone to be back at work following Christmas/New Year to ring and make some enquires.

 

[Optimus🤖]

I’ve ordered and received a Starlink Mini. The plan is to run it in or on the truck. Just working out the best mounting method.

do you have a moonroof? i've seen people just wedge a starlink up in their moonroof (on the inside) and it seems to work

a bit pricey, but i'd trust anything from these guys: https://star-mountsystems.com/

they've been in the game a long time. ships from california.

No shortage of ideas here. @TRAMPER has a Star Mount:

Post in thread 'Show me your Starlink mounts (or ones you’ve seen)' https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/show-me-your-starlink-mounts-or-ones-youve-seen.19809/post-425413

 

[erikswedberg]

I’ve considered using the moonroof but I’d rather not. I’ve also considered sitting it on the dash next to the windscreen. I’ve heard of people mounting it in the tub under the roof of the canopy. And then there is the option of mounting it on roof racks on the roof of the canopy.

I don’t trust suction caps and obviously magnetic isn’t an option on fibreglass or aluminium. Ive been waiting till today (Monday) for hopefully everyone to be back at work following Christmas/New Year to ring and make some enquires.

I've called star mount systems before and they were friendly and helpful with multiple options. Note: i have not purchased their product yet.

The places I called in Australia seemed put off, very expensive, offering one-off services for thousands of dollars for a mount.

I also saw this:

It's not for a mini, but I trust them for whatever they design

 

[Pompey]

I've called star mount systems before and they were friendly and helpful with multiple options. Note: i have not purchased their product yet.

The places I called in Australia seemed put off, very expensive, offering one-off services for thousands of dollars for a mount.

I also saw this:

It's not for a mini, but I trust them for whatever they design

It’s ridiculous when the mount costs more than the dish.

 

[Pompey]

I recently installed the Mini Starlink dish, as well as a wind deflector.

I already had some Rhino Rack cross bars from a previous installation. What I needed was brackets and rails to fit the Snug Top canopy.

The Rhino Rack Australian website didn’t list either F350 or Snug Top. So I checked the US site and found such products were available there.

So I rang the head office in Sydney and was told that they weren’t available. So I asked if the products that were available in the US came from Australia and she said yes. A pity she couldn’t put 2 and 2 together. Anyway, she told me the part numbers I needed to order from my local dealer. After a few cock ups at their end I eventually got everything I needed.

 

[Pompey]

Finding a place to work on your car can be a challenge at the best of times. Trying to find someone you can trust to work on a low volume import is even more of a challenge.

Hopefully, I’ve found someone on the top end of the Gold Coast who I can trust.

I’ve booked the truck in to install the DCR and a tune. I’m not interested in more power or torque, and am looking for better fuel economy.

A mate of mine lives just minutes away from this workshop, which is very handy. But because his missus is recovering from cancer treatment, I’ll be taking and staying in my caravan.

While I’m very much looking forward to this, it will not cheap. Owning one of these things is never cheap.

 

[Pompey]

This morning I drove down to the Gold Coast towing the van. Unhitched, grabbed some lunch and just as I turned into the driveway where I’m staying I got a screw or something right through the tread of the tyre.

I can travel thousands of kilometres of outback roads and not get a single puncture, only to come undone in the city.

So tomorrow I’ll get the tyre repaired and then I can drop the truck in for the DCR pump and get rid of the cats piss and associated problems. A few days in the big smoke- may as well make the most of it and do some shopping. 4 new tyres for the box trailer for a start. Anyway, onwards and upwards. I’ll let you know how things go with the truck.

 

[Explorerinil]

This morning I drove down to the Gold Coast towing the van. Unhitched, grabbed some lunch and just as I turned into the driveway where I’m staying I got a screw or something right through the tread of the tyre.

I can travel thousands of kilometres of outback roads and not get a single puncture, only to come undone in the city.

So tomorrow I’ll get the tyre repaired and then I can drop the truck in for the DCR pump and get rid of the cats piss and associated problems. A few days in the big smoke- may as well make the most of it and do some shopping. 4 new tyres for the box trailer for a start. Anyway, onwards and upwards. I’ll let you know how things go with the truck.

Make sure to post some pics! The dcr is next on my list.

 

[TREMORSAZ]

This morning I drove down to the Gold Coast towing the van. Unhitched, grabbed some lunch and just as I turned into the driveway where I’m staying I got a screw or something right through the tread of the tyre.

I can travel thousands of kilometres of outback roads and not get a single puncture, only to come undone in the city.

So tomorrow I’ll get the tyre repaired and then I can drop the truck in for the DCR pump and get rid of the cats piss and associated problems. A few days in the big smoke- may as well make the most of it and do some shopping. 4 new tyres for the box trailer for a start. Anyway, onwards and upwards. I’ll let you know how things go with the truck.

That’s how it always goes. We’ve driven my wife’s 4runner thousands of miles off road and never had a puncture. Couple months back I was flying home from a work trip and landed at 10pm. Came out to the car to find a giant 3” lumber screw in the rear tire. Somehow picked it up on the way to the airport when I left and no air let out until it was parked for a week.

 

[Pompey]

Only photo I’ve got for now

 

[Pompey]

While the truck was being worked on, I went over to a mates place. He has a house on the water-a popular thing on the Gold Coast. He’s getting his boat detailed.

I picked up the truck this afternoon (Thursday). I’ll be heading home Saturday morning. A sharp eye can see where at least some of the work has been done.

I’m pleased the truck is still quiet. Now to see what the fuel consumption is going to be. In a couple of weeks, I’m off to western Queensland.