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
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
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
Dedicated Water System – Why? The reason we travel by vehicle and overland is to be able to reach places that are remote and often not seen by many. One of the aspects of travelling this way we love is the ability to be independent, one of the challenges of this is finding and storing
Toyota 70-Series Aircon Performance Mod This post will show how we improved the LandCruiser aircon by upgrading the AC Control Amplifier, without spending a fortune or investing a considerable amount of time. This mod will allow the evaporator temperature to go from the standard setpoint (6 Degrees Celcius) to 1 Degree Celcius. The guys at
UHF Introduction For those who venture off-road and explore Australia’s vast and remote landscapes, reliable communication is paramount. UHF radios provide the essential link when mobile phone signals become unreliable or non-existent, ensuring not only convenience but also safety and connectivity throughout your trip. UHF is often also used where quick and convenient open channel