Camper Trailer Australia — December 2017

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PERFORMANCE UPGRADES

he real beauty about late model vehicles

ese days is just how easy it is to get a bit

ore pulling power! Installing a snorkel

a good start. It delivers cool air to your

r intake, and helps protect your engine

om sucking up a mouth full of water.

d in an upgraded exhaust system and a

stom computer tune and you can have

me absolutely massive gains in torque and

rsepower. But the best part is you can

oose how that power is delivered. In other

rds if you want low down stump pulling

wer, no worries, just opt for that type of tune.

Now, there are a few things to keep in mind

re. The first being the effects the extra

wer can have on your drive train. You see,

ding power places more load on the rest of

ur vehicles components, which can affect

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their respective lifespan. How much? Well,

that depends on a few factors. But put it this

way, your warranty is almost always going

to be affected. Fuel consumption is another

consideration to make, and more importantly

do your research into how safe the tune is. Is

it within factory limitations? Does it push the

boundaries of the engine and its accessories a

tad too far?

WHAT'S NEXT

It’s hard to decide which upgrades you need to

do first. But if you ask me, common sense says

to prioritise the safety side of things up front.

Plan your upgrades, and take into consideration

your real world needs versus your dream wish

list. One thing’s for sure; get it right and it’ll take

your next adventure to a whole new level!CTA

If you buy a second-hand vehicle, the best thing you

can do is give it a full service so you know it's ready

To ensure you don't run into

voltage drop issues make sure

the electrical cable is thick enough