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Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: July 30th, 2020, 8:41 pm
by Wuzz
Hi All,
Anyone out there with some advice on fixing down a Northstar 700 demountable without the cleats fixed through the bodywork? Have thought of using some cut down acro props bolted/welded to the chassis which would enable the extensions that protrude to be taken out when demountable not in use. Any cunning plans gratefully appreciated.
Cheers
Rob

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: July 30th, 2020, 9:59 pm
by zildjian
You aren't far off with your idea, Northstar owners have been less than impressed with their fitting system and while it works not everyone wants holes in the bodywork after all, belly bars like this (and yours) crop up;
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuse ... 498897.cfm

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Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: July 31st, 2020, 7:20 am
by Wuzz
Thanks for the pic. Does anyone know if Torklift has a UK disributor?

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: July 31st, 2020, 10:27 am
by zildjian
You might try ; http://www.niche-marketing.net/
they are the UK importers for Northstar campers

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: August 1st, 2020, 9:21 pm
by derestrictor
north star are now the only manufacturer still relying on those chrome dome button things in the side of your pickup :shock:

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: March 14th, 2021, 4:08 pm
by Wuzz
Hi
Further to my questions last year about getting my Northstar 700 secured onto my Hilux I went and had some brackets fabricated having made cardboard models for a custom fit, rear ones easily bolted on and front ones to be welded on this week! Pics of result at the weekend.They cost me £180.00.
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Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: March 14th, 2021, 4:52 pm
by derestrictor
they should be just the job, bet if you had ordered those from Torklift in america they would have been as much in tax duty
as cost

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: April 6th, 2021, 7:05 pm
by Wuzz
Finally ready for the off !

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: April 6th, 2021, 7:35 pm
by zildjian
That's it!
they look just the job & both pulling <forward just a little too so the orange strap should be belt & braces
but can't do any harm,

Where do you plan going first :)

Re: Northstar 700 on Hilux double cab

Posted: April 7th, 2021, 4:16 pm
by Wuzz
Probably a car park not too far away to test things out! After that Devon and Cornwall first as they're not far away. Cheers