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Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:58 pm
by GoinBush
Hi everyone. Who has a Hino Rainbow? That is what we think we want to buy and would like any info, good or bad please.

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:29 pm
by GoinBush
I just realised I put this in the joking section. I'm not joking. :lol: should I put it somewhere else?

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 5:02 pm
by BruceS
It's OK, I'll put it in the WANTED section if you like. I'll remove the 'shadow' topic a bit later.
Are you after a ready fitted out one or are you wanting to do a fitout yourself?
I probably know where an older one is if you are interested?
Better tell us exactly what you're after and for how much?

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 5:49 pm
by robol
Hi Goinbush. I have an RB145K. [ Aus. delivery ]. It is a GREAT BUS. Be prepared to boost the suspension as they do have a tendency to sway, which can be a little scary. Very quiet to drive, Can be a little awkward doing gear changes due to gear stick up front and gearbox at rear. I used nearly a tube of Nulon Smooth Shift in the gearbox which made a huge difference. First gear just to get you rolling then 2nd.Around 16 lts/ 100 kms. fuel consumption fully laden.
Nearly forgot to mention, the Aus. delivery models have larger diameter torsion bars both front and rear compared to the imported models.
Cheers Rob.

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:30 pm
by GoinBush
Hi Bruce,

No, it's ok here I guess. We aren't looking to buy one (yet) just wanting to talk with others who own or have owned them. Thanks anyway.

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:37 pm
by GoinBush
Hi Rob,

Thanks very much for that, will pass along to the brains trust/driver.

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:38 pm
by GoinBush
Oooops, you moved it already. :lol:

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:11 pm
by GoinBush
We are starting to look at bigger and bigger buses :shock: some of the forty footers look great but thirty feet seems a good length we think. We will be towing a Vitara, don't want to end up like a road train :lol:

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:34 pm
by BruceS

Re: Hino Rainbow

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:08 pm
by GoinBush
No, nothing like that please Bruce, we don't want the Vitara to have to tow the bus!

The Driver just said he'd have to drive in circles round the petrol station to keep it fuelled up. :lol: