My Profile - Member - John and Val W (ACT)
Simpson Desert 2006
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StateAustralian Captial Territory
Member Since05th Dec 2005
Vehicle1987 Toyota Fj75 Troopy
VKS737Callsign: Romeo 2459  Selcall: 2459
4WD ClubSouthern Tablelands 4WD Club Inc.
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 1987 FJ75 Troopy, 4l petrol; 2 x 90l fuel tanks, 320,000km. Our universal workhorse and RV since 1990 and 90,000km. Stock standard. 14ply tyres on split rims, portable compressor, tools, spares, recovery gear, Ramsay winch, hi-lift jack.

Custom roofrack carrying tent frame, awning, solar panels, and as required, 2nd spare wheel, 4 x jerry cans and “back pack” containing extra kit and electric outboard.

Storage: Self designed and built cargo drawers.

Power: 12volt supply from130Ah and 100Ah auxiliary batteries, 60W+85W solar panels. Several outlets, 12v internal and exterior lighting.

Living quarters: Rear mounted tent, side mounted awning, internal double bed, detachable blackout curtains, insect screens on windows. Folding table and chairs. Spare poly tarps. Folding toilet.

Food and drink: Waeco 39l fridge on slide, portable gas stove, folding BBQ, 80l of water carried in 2 x 25l containers and 10 x 3l plastic bottles.

Communication: Codan 8525 HF radio, tapped antenna, GME UHF, Uniden 2W handheld UHF, mobile phone, am/fm radio. EPIRB.

Navigation: 2 x GPS, HP e-PC running Oziexplorer, numerous electronic and paper maps Acer Laptop. Compass.

Recreation: Sevylor 12 foot inflatable boat with MinKota electric outboard, Lumix FZ20 5MP and FZ50 10MP digital cameras.





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