G'day folks,
I thought I might start a thread to document & share the changes I make to our '06 ex Telstra Patrol to convert it to a 'remote area camper. At this stage I have no idea how long it might be before it is completed, all a matter of priorities I guess.
My aim is to to fit out the camper to be self sufficient for lengthy outback adventures.
As I bought it - complete with ladder racks & handwash unit.
Cuppa
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
Cab stripped out to dry everything after discovering it filled like a swimming pool in the rain.
Leaks now sealed
Cuppa
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
DX grunt (7th April 2011)
Ladder racks & handwash unit removed (& sold via ebay)
Cuppa
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
DX grunt (7th April 2011)
Dual rear vision camera fitted. One camera has 60 degree view (for rear vision), one has 180 degree view for reversing.
Cuppa
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
DX grunt (7th April 2011)
Rear vision monitor. Not the best shot due to shadow behind the vehicle. In practice it works pretty well.
Cuppa
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
DX grunt (7th April 2011)
Very impressive Cuppa, Can't wait to see this all done up!
Keep up the pics and info mate!
Mirror extension. This drivers side one was fitted already, but missing one on passenger side means I can't see stuff all in the passenger mirror. Have discovered that the extension is a Nissan accessory & costs just $14. Have ordered one.
Cuppa
EDIT................... Dealer phoned this arvo to say it had arrived, Wife picked it up & brought it home this evening. Dunno why, but it was even cheaper than quoted - $10.85
Last edited by Cuppa; 7th April 2011 at 07:41 PM.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
i have an idea that this will be an extended thread. Lots of work still to do and as AB said keep the Pics coming.
Although bought to be a camper, the patrol will have to earn it's keep. Have been out in the bush collecting firewood today. Have been impressed how easily it pulls a full trailer up some fairly steep tracks. Nissan Civilian on left, & Troopy for sale on right.
Cuppa
Last edited by Cuppa; 7th April 2011 at 04:32 PM.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
I'm jealous already. Can you tell me a bit about the stuff and their prices. PM me if you prefer.
Ross
PS... The tap on the L/H underneath water tank.... is that an addition or came with the truck? Mine came with a plastic thing thats hard to turn off/on and leaks if not turned off properly.
PSS. Have you ripped out any of the Telstra wiring yet? If so, what?
Last edited by DX grunt; 7th April 2011 at 04:49 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.
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