Hello, and welcome to the forum. Have you considered a roof top tent. Something simple like this, https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-hard+sh...t/k0?sort=rank.
Your choice of a GQ is a good one as they're old enough to be cheap, but new enough to be reliable.
There are a few choices of engine : TD42 diesel. Considered the best engine available, but very expensive to obtain.
RD28 diesel. Cheaper, but not as powerful as the TD42. It is a reliable unit, but there are a few things that you must check and torque up. Unless it has been done recently, I advise that you change out the timing belt and water pump before beginning your trip.
TB42 Petrol which is also very reliable, but not very economical to run.
RB30 Petrol. Cheaper to run and repair. It has a good rev range but lacks low down torque. It also uses a timing belt.
Which ever unit you choose, because there are many dirt roads in Australia, I recommend fitting a snorkel as it drastically reduces the amount of dust taken into the air filter.
Good luck with your choice of vehicle, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy your trip.
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