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metty
23rd December 2010, 10:28 PM
I have a 2002 GU Trayback 4.2 lt. Looking at doing a big trip next year some time. I am wanting to set the tray up with a canopy ect.
Has anyone got some sort of plans or ideas on how to set it up.
The trip will be for probably 1 month.
I am wanting to set up storage space, canopy, sleeping area on top of storage, and maybe even an awning.
Also I want to take a roof topper tinny.
I am just in design stages at the moment.

ripper
24th December 2010, 10:45 AM
DX Grunt has an ex-Telstra pod canopy with some gear in it.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forumsDX-grunt...-in-the-flesh (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?139-DX-grunt...-in-the-flesh)

I've seen a great set up somewhere but can't find it now.
Can you get ideas from how camper trailers are done?

ripper
24th December 2010, 12:22 PM
Still can't find the one I saw before. These may give you some ideas.

Some of this looks great.
http://www.travelander.com.au/products/trayback-camper

One here.
wa.autotrader.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004130902 (http://wa.autotrader.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004130902?BackToResult=true&AdOnTop=)

More here.
wa.autotrader.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/SLIDE-ON-CAMPER/Browse (http://wa.autotrader.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/SLIDE-ON-CAMPER/Browse?State=)

This one is a joke, but may give you ideas.
www.besportier.com/archives/bufalino-small-camper-vehicles-by-cornelius-comanns (http://www.besportier.com/archives/bufalino-small-camper-vehicles-by-cornelius-comanns.html)

I'd like to do this myself one day.

metty
27th December 2010, 01:40 AM
Cheers Rippa

metty
27th December 2010, 01:42 AM
I have a few little ideas on how I am gonna do it.

I am always open to suggestions though.

metty
27th December 2010, 01:43 AM
Will keep you all updated.
And with pics.
Who knows I may be onto something here????

DX grunt
27th December 2010, 08:53 AM
Hey metty.

This should give you a few ideas, I hope.

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?board=7.0

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?board=28.0

Ross
DX grunt

ripper
27th December 2010, 12:10 PM
That's an awesome site Ross.
I just discovered Drifta kitchens. Unreal.
www.google.com.au/images drifta kitchen (http://www.google.com.au/images?um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=578&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=drifta+kitchen&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

EDIT

Here's a slide on, fold out, pop top :-)
http://blue-travel.net/britz/images/satra_0.jpg

More details here. (http://blue-travel.net/britz/sa01re15.htm)

metty
31st December 2010, 01:50 AM
Cheers Rosco

I am up for all ideas at the moment.
Gonna do the big Cape York trip next dry season

Metty

portal pat
1st January 2011, 11:04 AM
Built this two level slideout drawer as I lose everything when Trayon camper loaded.
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/DSCF0318.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/DSCF0317.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/DSCF0320.jpg

AB
3rd January 2011, 09:09 PM
Moved your thread here mate so others can see it better.

Sir Roofy
3rd January 2011, 09:33 PM
www.adventurecampers.com.au

www.wilmax.com.au
have ute back canopies you might get some ideas from them
cheers roofy

metty
7th January 2011, 06:15 PM
Cheers AB

Now there is a spot for all ute things.

Gotta luv it.

pirate
22nd October 2011, 05:13 PM
Those are some great ideas guys

DX grunt
23rd October 2011, 04:14 AM
Hey ripper

Check out my latest mods. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?139-DX-grunt...-in-the-flesh&highlight=grunt+flesh

Take care out there.

Rossco

bobbrumby
20th November 2011, 06:29 AM
what sort of coin did that canopy set you back?

ripper
20th November 2011, 09:10 PM
Hey ripper

Check out my latest mods. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?139-DX-grunt...-in-the-flesh&highlight=grunt+flesh

Take care out there.

Rossco

Awesome job Ross. Took me a fair while to catch up on all that you've done to your truck.

Bucky
21st November 2011, 01:49 PM
I have been thinking of building up something that can be removed when not needed like a tray-on camper. see how I go when the cash starts to flow next year

menis
27th November 2011, 07:42 PM
Gday metty!

thought id give you a few more options mate, i recently went on a 3 wk trip to lake eyre/flinders and was very happy with my setup!
its alot cheaper than the campers and stuff

cheers denis

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/netversion.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0319.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0546.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0545.jpg

menis
27th November 2011, 07:43 PM
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/7f713ee6.jpg

Clunk
27th November 2011, 07:49 PM
thats a really nice set up you have there Menis

menis
28th November 2011, 09:23 AM
Hahahaha! Just realised this thread was created over a year ago! Oh well!

Bigrig
28th November 2011, 09:27 AM
Hahahaha! Just realised this thread was created over a year ago! Oh well!

No matter mate - that's a nice rig/setup you've got!!!

menis
28th November 2011, 10:25 AM
Thanks bigrig & clunk! Yeah as u blokes know its an on goin thing! There is so much stuff u can do to them! Best 4wd utes made i reckon by far!

Cheers denis

DX grunt
28th November 2011, 02:43 PM
what sort of coin did that canopy set you back?

Sorry for the late response. I bought it as a complete package from a car yard. Not sure how much a canopy alone would be worth.

Rossco

DX grunt
28th November 2011, 02:48 PM
Try this website out.

http://www.roscos.com/

It's got a heap of accessories, too.

Rossco

Cuppa
25th April 2012, 04:34 PM
My approach here (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3586-Cuppa-s-Camper)

Regards
Cuppa

rmb3218
13th May 2012, 09:55 PM
Custom aluminium canopy with water storage tank underneath, 2 extra batteries, 2 spares, 2 jerry cans and tool boxes

Boagie
24th May 2012, 10:05 PM
Great to see ya love Patrols and Emu Export!!!Are you an ex Sandgroper????