New to 4WD

Not many mods needed ,,,,,

Why don't you join a local 4x4 club, and do some learning off them, or, do a course/schooling, before you get into modifications, Pajero's are fairly good as standard, you may get a suprise.

I didn't join any clubs, and in hine-sight I wished I had, but I have hardened 4x4 mates, and I grew up on a farm, so it all comes rather naturally anyway.
I do get into trouble sometimes, but not too often, then the farm boy in me kicks in !
Good Luck
Bucky

Great to see you are going to get out and about. This I'm sure will be a interesting topic and there are a lot more persons on this site than I who will advise better.

I dare say it will depend on where you intend on going and how remote you are looking at and the time away from shops etc.

My advise is firstly
4x4 course at least then you will know what both you and your daughter as well as your vehicle is capable of. Also learn how to back a trailer (I'm just assuming you have not done this before)

first aid course

As for accessories :) this will be a hot topic, as this is like asking like how long is a piece of string.

Good suspension and shocks both vehicle and trailer, Good First aid Kit, Communication a (UHF for vehicle to vehicle chatter, HF or sat phone for emergency in remote areas), Dual Battery set up, Epirb, Bullbar, driving lights, recovery kit, Rated recovery points on your vehicle, long range fuel tank, extinguisher or two (know how to use them), A dual spare wheel carrier. A stone guard on your trailer to stop stones flying back and smashing your rear window, air compressor to pump your tyres up after being in sand or some dirt road driving, tool kit, long handle shovel, tyre puncture repair kit, draw system with fridge and slide for back of vehicle, cargo barrier. Maps of where you are going. Rust proofing, shower set up.

The list above is by no means exhausted ........ I just touched on a few as I said earlier depends on how long and where you intend on camping out, you may need to consider solar, generator, winch, Water storage in trailer and vehicle.

I'll leave it there hope the above helps and is just my 2cents worth.

Brian

Wow!

Jeez; dont forget the oxygen cylinder & the elephant gun! I havent got hardly any of that crap and I do OK. I reckon play it by ear Merv. Start out standard & as you go along you will determine just what you do & dont need.The main things are common sense; plan ahead & dont try to be a superhero, If your daughter is 58 then I reckon you most be at least 59 so I cant imagine you both wanting to tackle the really rough stuff. I know I dont but I still have a lot of fun.Hope you do as well cheers.

Hey there Merv, welcome to a fraternity that brings many different people together that have a similar outlook, help each other out and get out and about! Mods depend on where you want to go and what you want to do. I would recommend that you get set up and then take a short shakedown trip say overnight and see how you think things are going. Its then that things like suspension may need a look, or you may find that dual or even three batteries are a good idea too.

This forum is a wealth of info I have found, and so talking to others doing the same thing helps sort out what you may want and waht u may need.

Come along to an EO outing and join in the fun and I am sure you will find many things that you'll need!

Merv, I'm even younger than your daughter, but probably not as sprightly. Congratulations on your choice to get out and about, I can recommend it after 35 years of 4wding.
Join that club, there's a sea of helpers out there.
I, and several others who visit this site are in the area.
If planning remote trips, do get some form of communications.
Most of all, have fun and enjoy yourselves.

Nearest club 150k away???

The Tweed Valley club is a good club, with some great members!

Also the Gold Coast 4WD Club, meets at Nerang Bi Centennial Hall 1st Tuesday every month ay 8PM.... we have a driver awareness program as part of the membership. You and your daughter can do the DAP on the same membership.

If you are new to 4wd'ing, definitely do some sort of course!

Cheers

Brian

You have recieved some great advice here!

Don't sweat the mods just yet. Find out what accessories will make your vehicle more practical for your usage.

That said, a Cargo barrier is brilliant both as an occupant safety mod but also allows you to make teh most of your cargo area.

If you are putting in a fridge or planning to 'live' out of your car then a dual battery is an almost essential requirement.

(I offer discounts for EO members BTW ;-) )

Merv,
I would think the first thing to install is a sustainable Dual battery system and a battery charging system capable of running a decent fridge/freezer for whatever time you believe you will be away from 240v supply.

After all you need food & water more than you need anything else.

Questions;
How long do you intend to be away ?

What area will you be travelling in (Kimberley or Victoria) ?

Will you be staying at Caravan parks each night or bush camping ?

Good on you for getting out and enjoying what our Country has to offer.