My Profile - Member - Welshmun (QLD)
Camper hitched shows long drawbar with space for trailbike
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Camper deployed at Landcruiser Park
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StateQueensland
Member Since09th Jun 2006
Vehicle1993 Toyota Landcruiser Series 80 Modified
VKS737Callsign: Quebec 1996  Selcall: inactive
4WD ClubClub of Two and 2 Dogs
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 Last Update 12Jan2008
THE VEHICLE
A basic Series 80 1HZ (now with Turbo), going strong at 270,000kms. with fuel subtank, rubber mats and no clock (just the job for travelling far and forgetting the time).
I bought it in 1996 with 50,000 on the clock when I was 51; before I took delivery, I got the dealer to add:
Tinted Windows, Dual battery System, TJM Roof rack & Ladder, TJM Tow bar, rear Tyre Carrier, Warn 9000lb winch, Snorkel, coated TJM bullbar, side bars and side steps.
7 years later I had added:
After Market Turbo (whoa, did that make a difference !), BF Goodrich R16's on Prado rims (drives well), 2" lift with Old Man Emu Suspension & steering damper, Roof rack mounted storage boxes with 2 x Solar Panels on top, Compressor (needed for Camper Trailer airbags - see rig), Andersen connection to rear for Camper, Diff breathers, rear airlockers, 4 spots at roof rack corners, 2 large spots on front bullbar: driving and wide beam, battery monitor, UHF CB, CD system, Garmin GPS, ARB Fridge, Cargo Barrier, after market bucket seats.
You'd think that was enough wouldn't you, but on my current shopping list is:
airflow deflectors for roof rack & camper, compressed air tank, HF radio, in-car PC to talk to the GPS, 2 x small monitors (for Driver & passenger same view), reversing camera, storage drawers, water tank, always-on Internet (tricky that one) . . . does it ever stop?!
I'm 62 now and we still haven't started our big Aussie Trip - you know the one that doesn't end. Although we have moved North to Central Qld - we call Sarina 'Base Camp', so won't be long now. Musn't leave it too late.
THE CAMPER
I'll add the full Camper description shortly. (if I told you I can adjust the trailer front airbags from the cab on the go you'd probably ask 'why?' !)
THE PEOPLE
Just me, my wife, dogs 'Nippa' & Busta' (miniature Foxies).

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