x2 on waiting fo rthe pictures, Rossco. I thought of something along the same lines myself, but not many in Adelaide game to even quote.
x2 on waiting fo rthe pictures, Rossco. I thought of something along the same lines myself, but not many in Adelaide game to even quote.
GU Series 4 Ti, 3.0 CRD Auto with extra bits
The quote's a verbal quote at this stage. They're asking nearly $1,800. They need to properly measure up and requote, but at least it's a ballpark figure. Looking about August sometime.Originally Posted by fixer982
There's only me and the missus, so I don't want to have to cart a trailer around. We're happy to live out of plastic boxes at this stage. The biggest issue for us is sand. As you know, it gets absolutely everywhere. Down around the south coast, it gets pretty blowey, so I need to stop the sand.
It's done in this concept, but more permanent. I wanna be able to 'drive in - drive out'
The one pictured is a Wanderer RV deluxe shade. Good for an overnighter or somewhere where there's no wind, but not really adequate for what I want.
Level ground is definitely an advantage too. lol
Rossco
Last edited by DX grunt; 8th July 2011 at 07:35 AM.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
Tops mate looking foward to the piccies.
Watch out there's a Poo "Yota" lurking in the shadows !
DX grunt (10th July 2011)
Sounds good mate, can't wait to see some pics of this annex setup, sounds very unique.. Would be a ripper on those slightly more extended stays.. Nice pics as well mate
Qualified Auto-Electrician
Apprentice Sparky
Dont own a Patrol or any 4WD at the moment, hopefully will change into the future
DX grunt (10th July 2011)
sounds like a top notch idea mate, looking forward to seeing how it all works out
DX grunt (10th July 2011)
Time to refresh and put all the pics in the same place!!!
This is my home away from home - a work in progress.
Enjoy.
G’day all
Here’s my set up of my 2005 vintage, ex Telstra 4.2 TDI ute that I’ve set up as a camper.
I’ve had it for just over 2 years and starting to get serious about camping/beach fishing.
I’ve been a DJ (Desk Jockey) all my life and pay for most things to get done.
Please, enjoy. I like pics too. lol
I’m in the process of ‘solarizing’ my truck. I’ve got 2 x 125w BP Solar panels. All I need now is a regulator and the associated bits and pieces.
One panel will be solely dedicated to my 95lt evakool fridge/freezer, and the other for my ‘creature comforts’
All recovery gear
• Spade
• Shovel
• Rake
• Broom
• Block splitter
• Jemmy
• Fold up shovel
• Chain – 2,900kg
• Gloves
• Large block of wood for propping up jack
• First aid kit – massive!
• Ironman 4 x 4 Flo Max HD compressor - max pressure 150psi
• Stihl MS311 chainsaw
• Jumper leads
• Snatch block – 8,000kg
• Snatch strap – 10,000kg
• Tree trunk protector
• Winch extension strap – 4,000kg
• Emergency tow rope
• Recovery bridle/tree trunk protector 10,000kg
• ARB recovery damper
Fire extinguisher
That’s it for the moment
Take care out there.
Rossco
Last edited by DX grunt; 30th July 2011 at 03:09 PM.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
Refreshing - again
Sand flags and flouro vest
Underneath storage compartments of pod
Right hand compartment (driver’s side)
Left hand side (passenger’s side)
Warn Winch – 9,000kg
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
Please turn back a page..... My story starts there. Thanks.Refreshing.... again....
Small solar panel to top up the accessories.
Separate, independent storage for flamables
12v set up in pod
Quick, no fuss, easy to set up tyre table
Front recovery point (same on opposite front side)
Rear recovery point
2 x spare tyres and pivot for easier handling
Medium to long term camping can be accommodated using a swag and or 3 room tent - like this.......
For short term stuff, I prefer using the inner spring and sleep in the back of the pod, with the mozzie net - like this...
Stay tuned for more pics.....
Last edited by DX grunt; 30th July 2011 at 01:34 PM.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
Tidy tidy, so have you fitted those larger panels yet????
Nooooo. I'm gunna wait until I get all my electrical stuff I need and drop it off at the auto leckies and say "fix it"!
I guarantee it will be all sorted by the time I go away in December!
I'm going to be self sufficient for 3 weeks over Xmas, camping next to the beach, in the middle of no where, relying solely on what I have with me - except maybe one trip to the shop to top up supplies.
I want to cryovac all my meat, and rely on my fishing techniques to supplement the packet stuff. lol.
It's really gunna be a good test to see how much I can fit into my 95lt Evakool fridge/freezer.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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