12 mth trip in a Landcruiser, but which one??

Hi Oddy,

We have just spent 6 months travelling, and I would say that you can't go past a 78 series turbo diesel troopie. It isn't beautiful, but it is tough. We have put OME suspension under ours, kept the roadgripper tyres (with no problems), fitted a dual battery system, cargo barrier, roll out drawers, UHF radio, CD player, paratus seats, bullbar, lights, winch and dual wheel caddy. They come fitted with a snorkel as standard. I wouldn't recommend a roof rack unless you've really worked out where the centre of gravity is in the vehicle. We towed a Challenge offroad campertrailer, and you would hardly know it was there. It is really interesting to see when you get up north, that the majority of 4x4s are troopies - there must be a reason for that! You should be able to get a used troopie for a reasonable price, and if you are really lucky you might find one already tricked up, like ours. My observation is that they seem to come on the market in waves though, so don't be dismayed if you can't find one immediately.

Good luck and happy travels
Anni

Any reason why you want an auto mate? Saw your other post on the nissans as well, you'd open up a whole new avenue if your willing to drive a manual!

Troopy is the only way to go.

Buy a Commodore and a pop top van

When you want to go offroad go on a tour in a 4x4

Most of your 12 month round the block will be on bitumen I surmise

Keep your eye out for a 100 series GXL with turbo deisel auto. I have a petrol one beautiful truck to drive - drove Cairns to gladstone towing van 2days and went to work next day comfortably. put the cruise control on and let her go. Very safe and stable truck.

Graham

12 month trip camping around Aus.? ----no other vehicle than the trusted Troopy just make sure you get the later model(I think 2000 plus) as the updated suspension is a lot more comfortable on the rough stuff.I drive 2001 troopy and have done 3 trips from w.a. across the top to the east and back with no problems