Troop Carrier
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012 at 12:39
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Member - Gary F1
Hi
I have just bought a 2000 troop carrier and intend to convert the rear to sleeping and storage. The cost of sliding drawers is beyond the budget when other costs are included. Using the vehicle on the CSR and Simpson in May/June
Looking to remove the side seats and put in a false floor say 300mm high with storage underneath the floor. Possibly flat 80 litre diesel and water tanks as
well, rather than a roof carrier
I would appreciate any
views on these types of modifications and any pics of successful alterations
Cheers
Gary
Reply By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012 at 14:10
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012 at 14:10
Hi Gary,
We have a 2002 Troopy with the rear bench seats removed and a bed base with 150mm foam mattress mounted 400mm above the floor. It is similar to
John & Val's but without fitted drawers. Instead we use only plastic crates with lids slid under the bed and lift these out onto the ground at the
campsite. The 35 litre Waeco fridge is mounted on the rear door and is easily accessible without lifting....
swings under the bed. Our bed height allows us to sit up in bed, but we are not too tall.
Three 40 litre poly water tanks are positioned behind the front seats with hoses run to the rear door.
There is some current issue between this site and my Mac computer which will not allow upload of photos but if you would like some just MM me your email address and I will send them.
Good travels Gary. The Troopy is a great off-road touring vehicle.
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Follow Up By: Member - Gary F1 - Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012 at 17:58
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012 at 17:58
Hi Allan
Thanks. You set up sounds really good. There are some really great ideas around. I am not sure if I will have the time to build something similar to
John and Vals. I Am also tying to complete a house renovation before I go.
My email is:
gary@twofoxes.cpm.au
and I would appreciate copies of the photos.
Cheers
Gary
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Reply By: IAN B8 - Sunday, Feb 12, 2012 at 10:55
Sunday, Feb 12, 2012 at 10:55
HI I have a 2000 troopy set up as a camper I bought it with pop top double bed and have added 3 ironman drawers 2 in the back and I cut a hole in the passengers side in front of the wheel and put the 3rd draw here. A fridge slide was added to carry 80lt waeco , Water tanks 60lt cold and 40 lt hot with shower powered by 2 12volt pumps . pulled the seats out and replaced with 2 buckets and made up large console and cup holders between the seats. you cant have enough storage. Fitted air bags on rear that with a full load keep it level. I am at the present pulling the 1HZ and replacing with 1HDFT . Will plan to head west as soon as I STOP F******G spending money on this rigg. have taken it down the Darling from Moree to
Broken Hill and back it was fantastic to see the country in agood season. 8/8/2011 The troopy went
well camping was easy to setup but the 1hz a bit slow hence the 1HDFT. I would go for the draws maybe expensive but they make so much usable space and everything has to be easy to get to.
cheers Ian
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