juddy Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 A few months a go I managed to get hold of one of these Truck, Surveillance, Lightweight, Winch, MC2 (RFSV) Heres a few we got together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Great engine in them, runs like a tractor but for a damn long time. I remember when we first crossed fro series to Perentie, but never saw a hi-top one, what's their story ex-Nor Force? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Very nice looking vehicle, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 OH GO AWAY! :cry: It has the Isuzui engine hasn't it? I had a Range Rover with a similar engine fitted, loved it! There was a Perentie on test at Chertsey at the time, so I phoned them and asked were there any problems with the engine? The reply was 'Don't overfill with oil'. My engine did 500,0000 mils that I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Dear Juddy, Grand looking truck you have there. Could you tell us about the buying process and what you have had to do to kit the truck out and any hoops you had to jump through to road register it? I'm sure many people here are interested to learn more about these trucks as they come out of service. Can you perhaps show some detail shots like engine etc? How does it handle comared to other Land Rovers you have driven. Thank you R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfy Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I always like the Perenties with their galvo chassis. The Oz guys on the forum over there have been waiting a decade for these to be released with ever changing dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Knowing the engines a hell of a sight more responsive than any Land Rover disiel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddy Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Dear Juddy, Grand looking truck you have there. Could you tell us about the buying process and what you have had to do to kit the truck out and any hoops you had to jump through to road register it? I'm sure many people here are interested to learn more about these trucks as they come out of service. Can you perhaps show some detail shots like engine etc? How does it handle comared to other Land Rovers you have driven. Thank you R Every month we have sales at different locations around the country, you bid online for the vehicle you want, most are GS and FFR, with some 6x6 as well, you can inspect and start the vehicles but not drive them. Registering seems to be very hit and miss, some people have had no problems at all others issues, pen pushers who have no idea of the rules. Recent hard top survey, most have been sold of just a few left, along with the 5 door Perentie station wagons. GS and FFR theres alot of these around The theres the 6x6 units Then there my RFSV Designed as a long range patrol variant, twin fuel tanks, different bull bar with high lift jack mount, side bush bars, 3x spare wheels, Steel split rims, higher roof line to allow for rear facing crew seat, double jerry can mounts, internal power socket, disk brakes all round, power steering, the gs and ffr dont have this, upgraded says axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddy Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Oh i forgot to say its amazing to drive, I love it to bits, its only for speed box, and ideally it needs a turbo, one day it will get one, but for now its perfect, its better to live with than a series and the turning circle is better than my 130.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 You really know how to rub it in don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddy Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 I have a DOD export licence if you want one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have a DOD export licence if you want one? Need to win the lottery mate! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Another oddity about the Perentie's is the 6x6 cab is wider than a normal Land Rover cab. When first introduced there was a lot of roll overs which I personally feel was because drivers drove them like a series, but the same amount of revs equated to quite a different velocity. Roll over protection system was rushed into service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddy Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Fitted a new canvas, and took the beast out for a spin with the canvas off, bloody hot it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yeh, rubb it in about the weather I'm already jealous of the Landy... Stunning motor mate ! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddy Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yeh, rubb it in about the weather I'm already jealous of the Landy... Stunning motor mate ! :thumbsup: Thanks Lol But you have 2 AEC Trucks, lucky bugger.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 So.........These can be exported from out of the Land Down under to other parts of the globe? That's good to know. Guess I need to have a word with Juddy then... Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Lovely looking trucks would love a 6X6 workshop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Aren't the 6x6's too wide under VOSA's (mis)guidance??? Or is that just the ambulance version?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Wonder how these compare to the British built D110s? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Aren't the 6x6's too wide under VOSA's (mis)guidance??? Or is that just the ambulance version?? Too wide ?? They are only 2.43 metres wide including wing mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) A couple of comments. Mike, the roll over factor I think was more attributed to the fact that drivers dont get the same feed back through their backsides and drive coil sprung vehicles way too fast. This happened out here at BATUS when the switch occurred and the new season of all coil sprung vehicles entered service on the prairies. The damage rate was stupidly high and too add to the problem the series windscreen is much tougher being a galvanised steel item and not aluminum / aluminium. I was told directly in person by a number of senior REME types who I have met who were in service with the vehicles at the time. I can see no reason to doubt that this was the same down under. Dont forget, Tom Barton, a once senior Land Rover engineer when once asked what he attributed to the long lifspan of the then series Land Rover to replied "The longevity of the vehicle is directly indexed to the discomfort felt by the driver" ie if you get shaken up you slow down. R Edited January 17, 2014 by robin craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Matt, The one big differance to the UK built vehicles is I doubt they have been subjected to the corrosion over their life so will be in better shape than a similar age 110 or 90. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks, Robin. All the perenties that I've seen images of (excluding the ones that were in accidents) all looked to be in excelent condition with no rust issues. Seems that Isuzu diesel is a good powerplant too. Do these trucks have any mechaincal or electrical gremlins that one should watch out for? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks, Robin. All the perenties that I've seen images of (excluding the ones that were in accidents) all looked to be in excelent condition with no rust issues. Seems that Isuzu diesel is a good powerplant too. Do these trucks have any mechaincal or electrical gremlins that one should watch out for? Matt Hi Matt, you should take a look at the REMLR forum, there is a lot of discussion on the Perentie 4x4 and 6x6 and updates on what is coming through the auctions. A friend has just bought a 4x4 110 (I think they never had 90 models ) in the Sydney auction, it is a 1989 model and in perfect condition. Another guy I know has a 6x6. I did drive a 6x6 belonging to the Australian army back about 22 years ago and much better driving position to the normal models, very nice truck. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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