ex-Telstra GU Cab chassis - ideas on a fit out

Submitted: Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:00

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Member - BindoonBlu (WA)

I have just bought an ex telstra GU 4.2Td and am looking for advise or suggestions on a fitout for the Rosco pod on the back. The cook an I (bit like an old movie title isnt it) are looking to head off soon with a caravan but want the option of taking sideroads without the caravan. I was thinking of an Oztent for the side trips where the caravan wont go. In the back I would like to have storage - shelves etc for fridge kitchen etc. Ideas and fotos would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the recent advice on manual hubs. I am also looking to replace the standard driver bucket and passenger bucket and a half with 2 buckets possible from a Patrol wgaon and centre console. Appreciate the support of this forum

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Reply By: Member - graeme W (WA) - Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:48

Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:48

Hi Bindoonblu.
Have a look at my rig bed with drawers underneath and fridge plus fridge freezer for when we rough it.
Cheers Graeme.

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Reply By: Member - kwk56pt - Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:52

Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:52

I used security mesh to partition mine length wise so I had 1000mm one side and 600 the other. The 1000mm side took a 60 litre evakool nicely as its 860 mm long. I made drawers from alloy angle and fitted 3 nally tubs to each drawer frame. I used 20mm x20mm alloy tube to make the carcase and flexiliner style quebelok fittings to join it together. The 1000mm side is a good depth for the long fridge chairs and fold up table.
The other side is 600mm high from the bottom and takes the generatortoilet icebox and jerry cans strapped on their backs. I used 10mm marine ply for the decking. Cheap ply has lots of voids in the internal ply so best to use the dearer stuff.

I had a shelf all the way across 140mm down from the roof to take the oztent, mattress lefft self inflated, bedding and personal bags.

If you don't plan to sleep in it best to assemble the bulky stuff, write down the measurements, draw a plan of the pod and work out the best design to suit the stuff you intend to carry for your style of camping.

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 07:53

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 07:53

Hi,

Suggest have a look at blogs - behind the "Blogs" tab at the top of this page, and use the "tags" button to search for "vehicle setups". There are a lot of great ideas there. The grandest of all is Mick O's Dream Off-Roader (currently in the list at the top of the Forum pages, and near the top of the most viewed blogs list at the bottom of the blog pages) but there are many more well worth a read.

Cheers

John

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Follow Up By: Member - BindoonBlu (WA) - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 21:03

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 21:03

J and V
I had a look at Mick O's set up the other day and had to slap myself back to reality. It is truly a magic rig but may just be a tad outside my realm at this stage although I could use some ideas. I have discussed with the `cook' about sleeping on the roof and we are both a little sceptical about the trip down the ladder during the dark hours just to check the tyres of course.

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Reply By: Iain M - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 12:27

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 12:27

Have a look here mate, there are a few of us on the NP Forum with pod set-ups.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?14114-Utes-with-camping-pods-Pics-only-please

Great way to cover the bases with what you have

Cheers

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Follow Up By: GEMAC Solar and Power - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 16:25

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2012 at 16:25

Hi Bindoon

I have a gas over diesel for sale that may help.
I took iot off my 4.2 GU when I sold it
has a Manchester tank 60 lit and the other bits and pieces.

If Interested contact me and we can discuss

Regards
Geoff

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Reply By: Member - kwk56pt - Wednesday, Nov 07, 2012 at 21:43

Wednesday, Nov 07, 2012 at 21:43

Have a look at these threads if you havent found them already. Consider a set up that will do quick overnight stops and can be a base camp for a number of days. The canopy can be a wind drag in windy west australia. Fuel usage can be diabolical when encountering windy conditions, I hate to think what a thirst a roof top tent will generate. Google OZtent condensation for a read, some have issues while others dont and I tried one but I think the canvas touring tent is a better option for me.
Cheers Peter
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