Buying an Ex-hire Pop-top

gday troopie
the perants had a dual cab hilux ex rental for about 4 years it never cauced them any problems, they now have a ford transit camper ex brits hire ahd it now for about 3 years agian with no major problems so iguess to them the stories are just that
regards bruce

I guess if you have a mate that is a competent Mechanic to give you an honest opinion , and you can get one at the right price . . . why not.

The problem as I see it is, they ARE abused, no question of it. There's only so much an "inspection" can pick up without pulling the thing apart.

I mean, you are talking about a vehicle that is designed to be flogged to a certain extent anyway. If everything else falls into place . . . . your money, your choice.

Having seen how these things are treated from NEW, personally I wouldnt go near one.

Thrashed from new, not treated with any care really from people hiring them, they are handing them back in a week or so...

there was a thread on this ages ago, could be worth digging up.

Troopie,
I camped next to a retired couple in Broome in August who bought one. They were very happy with it.I had a good look through it and it was a great set-up.I dont think it had too many miles on it either so I reckon they are definately worth a look.

Hi TROOPY
I think buying an ex hire troopy is exactly the same as buying any second hand vehicle.Once it appears to be looked after getb it checked and if o.k. I think you have to be unlucky to have big problems. Remember that all these vehicles have long kms. on mostly bitumen which does not hurt a diesel.
Iam presentley selling one for my friend who is returning to Switzerland which has just retuned from a trip to Darwin with no problems at all ( 1 puncture). It is a 98 model and comes complete with all camping gear including engel fridge--$22000 o.n.o.
If interested call Gordon in Perth on (08)94011595

Personally, my worry would be all the people that have driven it, who would never have driven a diesel before. As you well know, they are not designed to be reved like a petrol, and I'd have my doubts weather that is explained to people before they head off. No doubt revving it to 4k at every gear change like they do with their Daewoo at home.

Just a thought.

Josh.

Troopie
We have bought an ex Britz Troup carrier high top & couldn't be happier with it. Apparently they are serviced within an inch of their lives whilst with Britz & if the hirer doesn't have them serviced at stated places along their route every so many kms, they lose their deposit (which is quite substantial- I checked the Britz site). They are also very restricted as th which 4WD tracks they can use- We think the one we bought had maybe seen a few dirt roads & that's all, it's in such good condition. They are also not allowed to tow anything (hence no towing attachments). Most of them are hired by European tourists who think that a couple of dirt roads is 'off road'.
Hope this helps.