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A Journal of our Travels

2006 Mazda BT-50 (2012 - 2022)

In August 2012 we purchased a 2006 Mazda BT-50 dual cab to replace our Pajero. It is currently being setup for towing the campertrailer.

It's a 2006 build, 3L Turbo Diesel dial cab DX. The base model with vinyl floor, manual window winders, manual mirrors and no cruise control. It has been fitted with an ARB high top canopy. It also has air conditioning.

Towing

Towing is taken care of by a Mazda 3000kg tow bar and Tekonsha Prodigy electric brake controller.

A standard 7 pin connector is used.

Anderson plugs will be fitted to take care of trailer battery charging (SB175) and fridge power (SB50).

Electrical

Communications

So far, only a GME UHF CB radio has been fitted.

Navigation

We use Garmin for directions, and Hema maps on a iPad for maps and tracking.

Recovery Gear

We carry a variety of recovery equipment. Go to our Recovery Equipment page for more details.

Storage Gear

There is a large home made drawer in the rear with 2 smaller drawers on top.

BT-50 Journal Articles

Trips in the BT-50

Trip

Timeframe

Days

Total Km

January 2022

0

124

December 2021

10

169

November 2021

3

169

April 2021

4

759

January 2021

4

0

December 2020

8

0

December 2020

0

0

March 2020

15

0

December 2019

2

0

November 2019

2

0

October 2019

22

0

December 2018

8

2294

October 2018

0

0

September 2018

0

0

April 2018

3

0

March 2018

4

0

January 2018

3

0

September 2017

9

0

April 2017

3

0

December 2017

3

0

June 2016

0

0

April 2016

3

0

April 2016

4

0

March 2016

3

0

December 2015

7

0

November 2015

3

0

September 2015

8

0

April 2015

4

0

January 2015

3

0

November 2014

3

0

September 2014

16

0

August 2014

2

0

February 2014

3

0

November 2013

2

0

September 2013

9

0

August 2013

2

0

March 2013

2

0

November 2012

2

0

October 2012

5

712

(Still compiling list.)