Background before the Troopy When we left the UK, all the way back in January 2014 we had to sell our previous Overland Vehicle, which at the time was a Land Rover Defender 110 – 300TDI. We were very fond of that vehicle, “Tusky” had taken us for many years all over both Eastern Europe […]
On-Board Air System – Background This post continues the series of articles documenting our campervan build based on a Toyota Landcruiser 78-Series Troopy or Troopcarrier. This post covers the air system we are installing onboard, explaining why we need one, what we installed, and how we installed it. We’ll also show you all the details of
Tokyo Metro or Airport Transfer Service Are you planning a trip to Tokyo and wondering how to get from Narita Airport (NRT) to Tokyo City or an area like Roppongi? We’ll explain below how to escape from Japan’s international airport. We have three easy options for you, which range from easy Airport Transfer Service, then
Deptford Campground: Historic Riverside Camping in East Gippsland The Deptford Camping area is located in the Nicholson State Forest in Victoria, about 35km north of Bairnsdale on the Nicholson River. The area is the site of a former gold mining town settlement. There are still a few ruins around to explore. The present-day campground is
McKillops Bridge Campground: Snowy River National Park Located on the McKillops Bridge road, which forms the northern boundary of the Snowy River National Park, the road forms the dividing line with the Alpine National Park to the North. The timber deck and steel truss bridge is the longest in Victoria. McKillops Bridge is a must-visit
Tostaree Cottages: Farmstay Camping with Family Fun The Tostaree Cottages Farmstay Camping is located in the small community of Tostaree between Nowa Nowa and Orbost in Gippsland, Victoria just off the Princes Highway (A1). The camping is in a small grassy paddock located on a friendly family-run farm, they also have cottages that you can
Willow Park RV Campground: Free Riverside Camping Near Rosedale Willow Park RV Campground offers a convenient free stopover near Rosedale in Gippsland Victoria just off the Princes Freeway (A1). We stopped here on our way to the Snowy River National Park, late on a Friday night having tried to get out of Melbourne asap for
78-Series Sound Proofing Sound deadening and proofing are essential to any overland, 4×4 vehicle or campervan build because they assist with improving comfort and reducing fatigue, through reduced road noise for travellers, especially over longer distances seen on expeditions. Sound insulation can also help to improve the thermal performance of a camper setup because soundproofing
Bordertown Recreation Ground – Peaceful Lakeside Camping in South Australia Pulling into Bordertown Recreation Ground after a long day’s drive, we were immediately struck by the tranquillity of this lakeside campground, there is a pretty easy vibe here, with a sense that people are not staying long. The spacious grounds mean that finding a spot
Why Install Heating in the Troopy Nothing is worse than not enjoying a road trip because of discomfort. We are planning on using the Troopy as a camper in a variety of climates in countries all over the world, and to be honest, we don’t want to freeze our arses off! When we are not