Greetings from Wagga Wagga, Australia

[Woodley]

Finally in possession of my Trailmaster after ordering in May 2022, very excited and well worth the wait.

 

[Sam]

Yo. Congrats.

Didn't happen without pics!

 

[grenadierboy]

A big conratulations Woody on your purchase - and your very first post on the Forum is of driving your new Grenadier

 

[Jean Mercier]

Finally in possession of my Trailmaster after ordering in May 2022, very excited and well worth the wait.

Trial, not Trail Master Woodley . Color?

 

[Ed I]

Great news enjoy your new ride

 

[K1LL3M]

Congratulations.
Out of interest, what number was it. (Last numbers in the vin)

 

[Top Cat]

Finally in possession of my Trailmaster after ordering in May 2022, very excited and well worth the wait.

Hi Wooley
Ordered mine same date as yours.
The system says it is production, in reality it is two weeks away from Adelaide on a ship!!
Shocking systems!!
But i am excited about mne arriving. Have got a Front runner 3/4 platform and accessories and a Tuff Terrein awning to go on.
Looks more elegant than Rhino heavy duty rack and the awning comes in an aluminium spring loaded box
Top[ cat
Adelaide

 

[grenadierboy]

Hi Wooley
Ordered mine same date as yours.
The system says it is production, in reality it is two weeks away from Adelaide on a ship!!
Shocking systems!!
But i am excited about mne arriving. Have got a Front runner 3/4 platform and accessories and a Tuff Terrein awning to go on.
Looks more elegant than Rhino heavy duty rack and the awning comes in an aluminium spring loaded box
Top[ cat
Adelaide

Top Cat - did you go 3/4 front runner because of the lighter weight, slimmer design and because you have safaris windows?

The starters gun was in October 2021 - when you collected your ticket for the queue a day or so later probably added many weeks to the final deleivery date!!

 

[Top Cat]

Top Cat - did you go 3/4 front runner because of the lighter weight, slimmer design and because you have safaris windows?

The starters gun was in October 2021 - when you collected your ticket for the queue a day or so later probably added many weeks to the final deleivery date!!

Hi GB!
I went over the Rhino Rack full length in detail when I drove the pre production vehicle. I thought it well made, but in my opinion over engineered, hence the weight of the rack.
I dint want to be tempted to overload the vehicle weight limitations just because the space was up there and available.
But, the main reason was I think it looks too clunky, reducing the "height look" of the vehicle.
The light but strong frame of Front Runner, the openess of it and the shortened length ticked all my boxes.

the other issue I had was that Roof Rack City here in Adelaide were told that they could not sell me one even though they wanted too. The arrangement is with Ineos direct, Frustrating workaround process was just too hard.
Once it's on and the Tuff Terrian awning mounted I will post some piccies.

 

[grenadierboy]

Thanks Top Cat.

I agree, Rhino is heavier & does make it a bit more difficult to use the grab handles, plus FR is a slimmer looking rack.

Some pics would be great.

I don't have saferi windows but I am not sure I need a full length rack.

However, the 3/4 rack may impact being able to fit an awning?

Did you look intothis aspect?

 

[Top Cat]

Thanks Top Cat.

I agree, Rhino is heavier & does make it a bit more difficult to use the grab handles, plus FR is a slimmer looking rack.

Some pics would be great.

I don't have saferi windows but I am not sure I need a full length rack.

However, the 3/4 rack may impact being able to fit an awning?

Did you look intothis aspect?

I did not go with Safari windows as where I am its all-desert work and gets a bit shiny!!
I will go with a low-profile bar across the front, same as I do with my D4 and D2 (which the finance director says I will have to sell!)
I then run a 2.5 x 2.5 Sun seeker awning on that.
It works well, has no wind noise to speak of.
So, I will do the same on the Grenny. Looking to then put a small awning across the back (a Kings style is fine for this) for kitchen use as I opted for the table accessory and the Front runner suits this better than the rear of the Rhino. This again works well on my D2 set up.

On the awnings, I drill a hole on the outer frame and place a second pole so its a lot stronger and has much better wind resistance properties

Thanks Top Cat.

I agree, Rhino is heavier & does make it a bit more difficult to use the grab handles, plus FR is a slimmer looking rack.

Some pics would be great.

I don't have saferi windows but I am not sure I need a full length rack.

However, the 3/4 rack may impact being able to fit an awning?

Did you look intothis aspect?

Hi GB
Yes, I did and as per above I will be putting on a low profile bar.

Its a nice rack!
when i get the Tuff terrain annexe I will drill in a hole for extra pole. It works well on my old Sunseeker and makes it so much stronger

 

[Shaky]

Wagga Wagga ??

I have family in Muramburagh (excuse spelling) which I believe isn’t that far away from you in the grand scheme of things.

Hope you enjoying the vehicle mate