Buying a troopy

Hi Bonniee,

You wont regret getting a Troopy, they are terrific vehicles for camping. We have had ours for over 20 years, and have written a blog that you can access by clicking here about how we have set it (him) up for camping.

Cheers,

Val

At a max spend of $15k you are going to have to buy one already converted as the conversion alone would cost more than that. At this pricepoint you will be at the lower end of the market.
Buy the youngest one with the lowest mileage you can find in your price range.
Pay attention to body condition/cracks especially in the A pillar region and around the turret edge and rust as mechanicals can be fixed but body problems are usually fatal.

You'll probably be looking at an ex-rental one.
We bought ours (my sons actually) for $12k, but then spent a few k more on new tyres, batteries, exhaust, full services and getting the inj fuel pump rebuilt.

Its done 455,000km and has been 100% reliable for the 15,000Km we've added (1HZ diesel, no turbo).

Ours is a hightop "bushcamper" (fibreglass top), which is good for the camping (solid in rain and wind), but not so good for the fuel consumption (drinks about 20l/100Km @ 100Km/h). Also need to remember how tall it is when parking !

If its just for the trip I would lean towards a hightop, but if its going to be a general vehicle too then a pop-top would be worth considering.

We have a 1995 HZJ75 troopy in which we have done some great trips including overseas in remote areas. Leaf springs, no turbo, no electronics, runs on truck diesel with no qualms and travels happily at ~80km/hr averaging 11.5 L/100km sometimes better.

I bought it far from new, rebuilt all the suspension etc replaced anything that looked dodgy, fitted out the inside ourselves very simply with a bed on top of the storage. Cooking gear and fridge at the rear. Did not bother with raising the roof as we only got in the back to sleep.

Great vehicle.

Keep it simple and don't load up with heaps of unnecessary gear. Wait until you find you really need something and then buy it.

cheers

Hi, I have had two Troopy's now and will never sell this one (The second) your 15 grand will only allow you to buy a 75 series, a 90's model and most Troopy's of that age will have some rust, so don't discount some rust (Get some quotes) don't worry too much about big km's as they go forever. Good luck