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They are lovely dogs
This was his predecessor - the great Zac - sadly he died just before his 4 th birthday in the midst of Covid
This was his predecessor - the great Zac - sadly he died just before his 4 th birthday in the midst of Covid
Thanks very much Jimbo I spoke to a sales guy yesterday and he was using a 2024 Hilux same engine that was the same as you say a little and often method makes sense
Any info on the tow bar electrics would be much appreceated please.
Dave
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Thanks on regen - really helpful
The head is really distinctive . Lovely looking dog
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The power outlet is really handy for charging things bigger than phones and running an electric coolbox. For my last car, I built a great flood / work lamp with a cheap LED security lamp and glazier’s double suction cup. Thin cable goes through the rear window hatch which closes on it, the suction cups hold it to the roof and you get daylight behind the car.
The socket is the European style plug so I keep an adapter in the car but I’m sure this could be changed to the UK socket.
The socket is the European style plug so I keep an adapter in the car but I’m sure this could be changed to the UK socket.
FT - That must have been tough, he looked a lovely one too. Our previous one was run-over at just 2.5 years old and I thought the family would never recover so I know how you felt.
Sounds good I’ll put a picture on it’s a 3 pin in the LC250
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Covid was I’m sure far worse for many but yes it was difficult
So glad we were able to get Fred - wasn’t easy as his breeder was in N Wales and they closed the border - not good for stress levels !
So far so good with the FE - done a collection and two trips to take Fred and my wife to an area we like for dog walks - Fred likes the configuration and jumps in and out
Read a lot about “wind noise” and tyre noise but not really felt that
I had stick tyres at 36 psi and then reduced to 33 psi but think 36 was giving a better ride part loaded
The engine is noisier than the 4.4 V8 in the L322 but I quite like the “honest” noise it makes when it’s pressing on
The suspension is not as smooth as vehicles with air bags but I didn’t expect it to be - if I can get the tyre position right (probably KO3’s with the right pressure) I’m sure it will be fine
I’m liking the HUD and the whole cabin ambiance - I hate the beeping of the speed level alert and need to get that addressed - what do I switch off or adjust to stop it beeping every time the speed changes and even if I am 1 mph above it ?
Panoramic roof is brilliant
The lack of cabin storage is a pain - looking forward to someone selling cool box compatible trays - not economic to import from the US
Anyone found any quality seat cap storage - I don’t want a massive one that holds drinks as the LCs drinks holders are adequate for me and I really like the padding on the side that I can rest my left knee against
Next challenge is the immobiliser - will post when I have that in hand
So glad we were able to get Fred - wasn’t easy as his breeder was in N Wales and they closed the border - not good for stress levels !
So far so good with the FE - done a collection and two trips to take Fred and my wife to an area we like for dog walks - Fred likes the configuration and jumps in and out
Read a lot about “wind noise” and tyre noise but not really felt that
I had stick tyres at 36 psi and then reduced to 33 psi but think 36 was giving a better ride part loaded
The engine is noisier than the 4.4 V8 in the L322 but I quite like the “honest” noise it makes when it’s pressing on
The suspension is not as smooth as vehicles with air bags but I didn’t expect it to be - if I can get the tyre position right (probably KO3’s with the right pressure) I’m sure it will be fine
I’m liking the HUD and the whole cabin ambiance - I hate the beeping of the speed level alert and need to get that addressed - what do I switch off or adjust to stop it beeping every time the speed changes and even if I am 1 mph above it ?
Panoramic roof is brilliant
The lack of cabin storage is a pain - looking forward to someone selling cool box compatible trays - not economic to import from the US
Anyone found any quality seat cap storage - I don’t want a massive one that holds drinks as the LCs drinks holders are adequate for me and I really like the padding on the side that I can rest my left knee against
Next challenge is the immobiliser - will post when I have that in hand
That s great sounds like you like it i,m getting used to all the bells and whistles but may change some settings, the tow bar electrics is my problem now no one can give a definate answer other than its my fault ie IT SHOULD BE PLUG AND PLAY AS FAR AS WE KNOW ITS PLUG AND PLAY THE LAST LC s WERE PLUG AND PLAY ??????
Why dont they kwow ?? looking forward to the 2 guys or more having theres fitted by Dealers for there reports please
Hoperfully by the end of the week, I’ll have my LC with a fitted towbar Dave. I can give you some info then, insurance dependent!
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Have those of you that collected a UK FE had the boot clip up mat with the vehicle - mine was missing and my dealer is saying they received 3 LC FEs and all did nit have the mat in the vehicle - I do have the retractable parcel shelf just no clip up cover that drops over the bumper and clips up to stop stuff falling out
If you did get one can you send a picture and confirm which dealer so I can make my guys aware
If you did get one can you send a picture and confirm which dealer so I can make my guys aware
That will be great Kev cheers
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It can be arranged the Land Rover MIGHT get you there but the Land Cruiser will get you backI really wish that had been a Land Rover on the trailer in the picture!!!
Did you say they have changed the 220v power outlet to a UK 3 pin socket/plug on the new car?
it’s already a 3 pinWould you believe it, after some weeks of saying that I wasn’t eligible due to only having ncd from a commercial vehicle, Toyota Insurance have offered me cover. Thanks to my dealer, I have a quote. Not as low as I was expecting, but better than nothing. They also say that it should be available on the insurance database by end of today………..not so far, but I’ll check again tomorrow, before accepting their cover. Should have the car by Friday!
