Help me build my tourer?

[billy bleed]

when i purchased this patrol it had brand new ironman foam suspension.. that should be ok yeah?

still confused as to brands, type etc products i should be spending my cash on though..

[BigRAWesty]

For your big ticket items like the fridge, don't go eBay. And shop around. We scored our cf50 weaco for $950 with insulated cover brand new.. weaco have just released a new line, the cfx so the old line line is being reduced..your suspension sounds ok, but once you load it up you'll need at least new springs to take the extra weight, or a new setup if doing a lift..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[billy bleed]

i got a two inch lift already - pretty difficult over the net trying to figure stuff out..i'm gonna go down western 4x4 tomorrow and have a look at some items in the flesh..

might just start with storage and fridge first off + stereo and hemi navigation system - Then from there work my way up..

[threedogs]

Looking at pic are you down Ascotvale /nth melb way
Tyre wise you can't go past 285 Mickey Thompson 4 rib AT.
Seriously PM me to meet could save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Kallen did post before pic but lift looks fine maybe up the spring rating in the rear,
or fit air bags,

[lhurley]

If it was my money i would probably be going fridge and dual batteries first, as i have a tent and could make do for the time being.

1. Does it lack any features you want?? Ipod, mp3 etc?? Your nav should be up to date at least, whether thats buying a new unit or just maps for your current is your call.

2.Fridge, Engle or Weaco. Engel if your budget permits but a weaco is still great. Size depends on how long you need to live out of it and whether you want a fridge only or a dual zone (fridge/ freezer).

3. Same a what bene said, you have the camping gears, should a roof top be first priority?

4. You can find some pretty good deals on draws if you look around. Be wary of the weight and what you want to keep in it. A custom jobbie might be the answer.

5. Dual batteries, i would say piranha, mines great. And get a deep cycle battery. A new fridge should last a few days on a decent battery.

6. Arb twin motor if your pockets are deep. But really anything that will get the job done will suffice for now, mine a super cheap thing and it works great for me.

7. Inverters are built into fridges. Compressors run off 12v. Unless you want to charge laptops etc shouldnt really need it.


Fuel and water storage, self recovery, and lift/ wheels for starters. Your suspension might be near new but there are a million different variants that are used for all different setups, work out what you want permanent in yours then look into suspension.

Your 2" should be ok, depends on how its set up, ie soft or hard. I would be looking into some more aggressive tires, not necessarily muddies but not highway slicks

[billy bleed]

Looking at pic are you down Ascotvale /nth melb way

close.. footscray.. the only place to be!

[billy bleed]

If it was my money i would probably be going fridge and dual batteries first, as i have a tent and could make do for the time being.

1. Does it lack any features you want?? Ipod, mp3 etc?? Your nav should be up to date at least, whether thats buying a new unit or just maps for your current is your call.

2.Fridge, Engle or Weaco. Engel if your budget permits but a weaco is still great. Size depends on how long you need to live out of it and whether you want a fridge only or a dual zone (fridge/ freezer).

3. Same a what bene said, you have the camping gears, should a roof top be first priority?

4. You can find some pretty good deals on draws if you look around. Be wary of the weight and what you want to keep in it. A custom jobbie might be the answer.

5. Dual batteries, i would say piranha, mines great. And get a deep cycle battery. A new fridge should last a few days on a decent battery.

6. Arb twin motor if your pockets are deep. But really anything that will get the job done will suffice for now, mine a super cheap thing and it works great for me.

7. Inverters are built into fridges. Compressors run off 12v. Unless you want to charge laptops etc shouldnt really need it.


Fuel and water storage, self recovery, and lift/ wheels for starters. Your suspension might be near new but there are a million different variants that are used for all different setups, work out what you want permanent in yours then look into suspension.

Your 2" should be ok, depends on how its set up, ie soft or hard. I would be looking into some more aggressive tires, not necessarily muddies but not highway slicks

food for thought thanks..

im hoping to be out of town a week at a time and then a town visit. my current stereo nav is shite and always claps out so i think i nice fresh head unit and nav system is the go - stereo must allow iPod is all I ask.. aint fussed about dvd etc as i'll use my laptop for entertainment so that means i'll be needing a decent inverter.

um not really thought about dual zone - i was just thinking a fridge to be honest - I don't really eat a lot meat products.

not going to be able to afford a long range tank at the moment so was going to stick with two 20ltr jerry cans and was looking into those 50ltr thin poly carb water tanks to have between a cargo barrier and storage.

[threedogs]

Hold on Billy just remember A mate selling rooftop tent great brand used twice good price too. SHeeeesh
Is your Patrol petrol or Diesel ????

[lhurley]

food for thought thanks..

im hoping to be out of town a week at a time and then a town visit. my current stereo nav is shite and always claps out so i think i nice fresh head unit and nav system is the go - stereo must allow iPod is all I ask.. aint fussed about dvd etc as i'll use my laptop for entertainment so that means i'll be needing a decent inverter.

um not really thought about dual zone - i was just thinking a fridge to be honest - I don't really eat a lot meat products.

not going to be able to afford a long range tank at the moment so was going to stick with two 20ltr jerry cans and was looking into those 50ltr thin poly carb water tanks to have between a cargo barrier and storage.

Not a problem mate. New stereo + GPS + inverter, shouldnt be much more then say $600, and it can be done way cheaper. Inverters arent very expensive.

I would be going and doing you research on fridges and good deep cycle batteries. Dont forget that you will also need to be self sufficient recovery wise. Budget for a winch and decent tires, worse comes to worse you have a car that will get you from a to be and you have to rough it a bit.

[billy bleed]

Hold on Billy just remember A mate selling rooftop tent great brand used twice good price too. SHeeeesh
Is your Patrol petrol or Diesel ????

i wish it was a diesel - i could not afford such so went petrol - looking back now i would have been better waiting around for a GQ diesel - just got my fingers crossed that she don't turn into a money pit.. interested in hearing about the roof top!