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Hi Dave,

Many thanks,
Great Pics !!

Question? How does the extension fold/slide into the lifting roof?
(understand my question?)
Are you eventually going to have a canopy of sorts?
What are your ideas?

Thanks again,

Cheers Paul

Hi Paul,
the 2nd queen bed is on a slide (230kg rated) and slips in under the main bed. I will attach a couple of tent poles under it when it is set up and isn't on the vehicle There is storage under the main bed and also in the front nose cone of the camper.
Cheers Dave

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the follow up, appreciated.

No doubt a few more questions when they become apparent.

Thanks,

Cheers.

Hi Teza,

Thanks for your link.

Looks like you and tourboy both have the tray tek campers, currently checking them out now.

Thanks again,

Cheers Paul

Hi Teza,

Meant to say, the link was the one I was looking at previously.

Thanks
Cheers Paul

Hi Bill,

Yes, Have looked at MickO's famous Landcruiser, though his is 'extended' and much bigger than standard. Have read Mick O's blogs with interest.
Thanks Mate, some GREAT info there,

Was more looking at standard sizes and set ups that other members have.

I mentioned this Nissan as the roof top tent was the same/similar as MickO's and I particulalry like the canopy and roof top set up.

Appreciate your feedback Bill, Any others you can mention or take note to?

Look forward to hearing further.

Thanks
Cheers Paul

Hi Mick,

Alex B, thats the one I was looking at and lost the link when internet dropped out. Cheers !
Have been looking again at the pics.

Now looking at the Maggiolina roof top tents, seems to be distributed by Autohome Australia.

Thanks again for the follow up.

Cheers Paul

Hi Phil,

Many thanks for your very informative and factual reply, all very much appreciated.
These have given me some great reference details to note.
No doubt will be back with a few more questions/queries.

Thanks again,

Cheers.

Just measured the canopy height on my 79series - 1030mm for the canopy to be level with the roof of the cab. I'm not sure what the same is for the patrol, but it is not as high.

There are plenty more differences between the 79series and patrol, but one you will need to consider is the patrol's chassis. If you get the coil cab, you'll want to reinforce the rear coil spring towers because they can bend, especially if airbags are added. The benefit of the rear leaf setup on the cruiser is that the rear weight is supported at 2 points, and the leaf springs are very long.

Hi Phil,
Thanks for the extra figures, much appreciated.
We have been looking over a lot of pictures and set ups recently, and getting some great ideas along with some great pointers.
The wife now thinks that an 'extra' cab would be better, that she would prefer just a little more room inside the cab. I can understand her reasoning. Dual cab is not our intention, yet the patrol and l/cruiser dont do an extra cab.
Have you ever felt that having a little space behind the seats would be beneficial?

Thanks once again.
Cheers Paul

Gday Paul,
Yes, if I were looking for a 4 cyl ute, I'd also go for the extra cab.
Reasons are:
#1 you can comfortably recline the seat and have a snooze - harder to do that in a single cab.
#2 The weight distribution on the tray is still OK - Its not all behind the rear axle which is the big issue with dual cabs.
#3 Some extra cab utes have a couple of kids seats with 2 seatbelts.

But when it comes to storage, we would rather store stuff in our sealed canopy - we'd rather reduce the clutter in the cab. We don't want a fridge or jackets etc in the cab.

But I've got a 79series because I wanted a strong, reliable ute with 3500kg tow capacity, torquey TD motor and big payload that you can upgrade.

Hi Phil,

Thanks again for your reply, always appreciated.
I can fully understand all your points, we have spoken of almost all of them.
At the moment, we have a van, so everything is inside and within easy reach.
We are looking at all points and discussing at length various options. As mentioned, we originally had the sights on the troopy then have have seen some great ute/canopy set ups, both fixed canopy and canopy campers, giving us even further options and great ideas.
We are heading back home next year and at xmas time will be home for 6 weeks to get everything in place for when we do head home for longer term. Have been working overseas for past 14 years. We want to know what we might need to suit our way of travelling.
The extra cab took my wifes eye since the points you mentioned, jackets, umbrellas, esky, guide books etc are easy to hand as well as the recling seat for resting.
I would like the l/cruiser-patrol, but seems the 4 cyls utes only do the 'extra cab'.
Lots for us to discuss and ponder over. Hope to be a bit clearer when viewing all soon.

Thanks again for your factual information.
Much appreciated.

Hi Craig,

Thanks for your pictures, much appreciated.
Some great close ups to get an idea of storage and possible layouts options.

Appreciate the points of note to consider also.

Thanks for sharing so openly.

What is at the back of the canopy rear section on drivers side? And behind the white boarding panel.

Thanks
Cheers

The white panel is a door to the clothes compartment which can be accessed from the side or from inside when the tailgate is dropped. A feature of this unit is the tailgate area is used for getting changed hense the position of the clothes for dual access.
Cheers Craig...............

Hi Craig,

Thanks for the reply. Understood.
My wife likes teh look of that, and thinks the 'private' area as well as a place to get dry if its raining would be good.
We googled looking for 'tailgate campers' but could not see the link to the actual manufacturer.
Thanks
Cheers Paul

Paul I initially thought you were just after ideas to make your own :-)
Tailgate Campers are a small custom manufacturer. I'm told they are in the process of putting a web site up but in the interum you can contact Noel on 0438641282 for some more details. They are Victorian based.
Cheers Craig.............

Hi Craig,
Not sure about the 'make your own' bit. That could be a disaster..... !!!
We are looking at a fixed canopy/rooftop tent combination and also the purpose built camper-canopy set ups.
The wife liked the rear drop down section that you have, for the point of privacy and a dry area. If I recall correctly tray tech (as listed above in another follow up) also have this kind of set up. We have been looking at a lot on line lately and have some fanastic ideas. We are also narrowing down our preferred set up and hopefully getting clearer to what might suit or particular set up and what we think we might like.
Thankyou for your pics and replies.
Always much appreciated.
cheers and regards.

Hi Landy,

Thanks for the note to look at yours.
I had viewed your profile recently also and did particularly like the canopy.

Some great pics there for reference and comparision, also to help gauge sizing and storage etc, many thanks. (and great blog entries also)

Thanks again.