We took the JETOUR 1 and JETOUR 2 through our off-road training area to see what this 4×4 with no Low Range could do. Here’s what we found.
Common Operating Errors That Influence 4wd Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) Safety and Effectiveness
Some common issues found in fleets of Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) whilst doing onsite training.
Up-Armoured Vehicles: Understanding Off-Road Capability
Why spend loads of time and effort up-armouring only to produce a vehicle with poor driveability? Some companies do this better than others, so it’s important that the operator has a clear understanding of the positive and negative effects that the up-armouring process produces.
Breathing In and Breathing Out
If your drivetrain springs a leak, it could be that the breather/s are blocked. After plugging the leak, it’s important to clear the breather.
Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) and Up Armoured Cruisers
The ECT facility is there to be used when the vehicle is loaded or towing. Basically, it lets the transmission stay in gear to a higher RPM than normal, reducing the number of automatic gear changes, cutting wear and tear, and improving performance.
AV Battery Modifications … Considerations
Over the years, I’ve come across really good Armoured Vehicle modifications — and some really poor ones.
CHANGING SPEED AND DIRECTION – ABS
I was doing some on-site training recently, and one of the armoured vehicles we were using had an intermittent issue with its ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). Sometimes the light was on; most times it went off and stayed off.
CHANGING SPEED AND DIRECTION – Wheel Printing
It’s always a good idea to make sure there’s enough traction available to change speed and direction; under control. And … keep the vehicle moving.
4wd Buttons and Dials – Land Cruiser Prado
Overview of the Land Cruiser Prado’s 4WD buttons and dials including centre diff lock, rear diff lock, H4 /L4 operation, multi-terrain selection, crawl control.
Common Errors When Fitting Winches and Winch Bumpers
When you’re winching, you need to see what’s happening with and access the winch drum easily.
Releasing Axle Wind-Up
Axle windup is the build-up of drivetrain tension when cornering with 4wd engaged (part-time) or centre diff locked (full-time). Possibly damaging.
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