My new Toy

[wiseguy67]

Hi, I've been searching for a few months now for a good deal and finaly got one: 2001 78 Series Troopy 4.2 with after market turbo, 91000km mint condition, inside and out, full service history, its got a few extras as i required, double drawers, 70ltrs stainless underbody water tank with 12v pump, 240v exterior plug with two outlets in rear, dual batteries, dual tanks, roof racks with full waterproof canvas cargo bag, awning side and back tent very well made, great cd player, cargo barrier, immobilizer, new tyres, mattress and a pile of other goodies. There is also a new high lift jack thats a bit useless as there are no lift points on a troopy so its got to go if interested.
Now you must be wondering how much? heres the good part $30500 with both tanks full ;D and rego until Sept 30th 2006
The drive back from mona vale where i purchased private was most comfortable as he had just purchased a 2004 79 series and gave me the RV seats with lambswool covers as he kept the Recaros from the 78.
Its just what i have been searching for to take on a trip up north to the Cape and then over to WA. Have been once befor with campervan and promissed i would go again with off road capabilities.
I will do a few things to the suspension and fit a fridge, load my gear up and go next june or there abouts. If anyone is planning a similar trip lets meet and greet, my plan is to fish of course and then fish some more, scuba dive, kayak, where there are no crocs and all in all go bush.
Looking forward to departure day.
Gerard

[wiseguy67]

one more pic

[wiseguy67]

there are lift points on the bullbar and rear bumper but the steel is quite thin. I have been thinking of getting a large sissor jack or airlift that fill from the exhaust; has anyone used these type?

[Needmorerum]

Yeah, wouldn't waste my time with the exhaust jacks. Seen to many mishaps with them. Stick with the Rack Jack, or High Lift, just be carefull with them, they can bite.
A good bottle jack is all that is needed to change tyres with. Thay way your lifting the diff as well, where as when you do it with a High Lift, you have to take into account the suspension travel.

Corry

[seabug]

I thought I was doing the right thing buying an exhaust bag/jack
Found out that they take 2 people to use
It is easy to get hands caught as they slip around as they expand

I converted it to run off the Big Red compressor.
That was a improvement as far as inflation control went
But it was still hard to get bag to sit in the correct place while inflating

Now it is just an expensive bit of junk in the shed

P.S. Never try clamping it on the exhaust,and using it solo
If it moves and you get caught you could lose a limb

[wiseguy67]

yeah, the guy who sold me the troopy had every type recovery gear imaginable and he said in 40000km he only lock the hubs three times... he said the exhaust bag was the way to go...., i was suspicious from the begining. I have used high lift jacks in mud and snow and as long as one is careful it does the trick. I used to hop in after changing the tire or putting a log under the tyre to get unstuck and with out lowering the jack drive off and then go back and grab the jack. I have had them spit and bite too many times. Only now that my four wheel drive is a bit newer and worth a few quid i would like to avoid dents etc. if you know what i mean.

[Needmorerum]

They bite well when they do hey. If you take your time with them, they're probably one of the best pieces of kit to have. Just a pain to carry that's all.
Hope you enjoy your trip up north, I've done a few there now and plan on getting back one day. Make sure you get to Vyrillia Point for fishing, unbeatable.

Corry