Hey Rhyso
You're gunna get lotsa advice and you need to weigh up your wants versus needs - then prioritize.
Keep it legal and don't live in fear of a canary on the windscreen.
Get a REVS check and roadworthy - before you open your mouth, give a handshake, sign any paperwork or hand over any money.
Get to know your truck. Read the Owner's Manual. It's amazing how much info is in that little book. lol
If you're not reasonably confident, do a 4wd course with a company that is a Registered Training Organisation. If they let you do the course in your truck, it would be better for you as it should give you more confidence. If they supply the recovery gear, even better. Then you should see what gear works for you and you could save yourself a lot of money or give you some ideas on what you need.
Do lots of research. Rome wasn't built in a day. Take your time if need be and don't be impatient - it will happen. Do things properly the first time and make every mod a new goal.
There are lots of good people on this forum with different driving styles. Personally, I'm not into mud or flexing over rocks - they don't 'float my boat.' lol.
I love camping. That's why I've set my truck up the way I have.
As Tim has said....front and rear recovery points and a decent recovery kit.
You also need a decent first aid kit, fire extinguisher and UHF CB.
I'd also consider joining a 4wd club. Lots of trucks with lots of ideas - keep looking for ideas and see what suits your new found love.
It's a great place to start friendships too, and club outings vary quite considerably, so you'll get lots of variation of styles of driving/activities
Hope this helps.... Basically, what I'm saying is take your time, do your homework and don't rush into things. I get pumped with what I see, but my decisions are based on my wallet - and that takes time.
Take care out there.
Rossco
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