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Did the Stedi Lights affect Cooling temps ? Looking to install a set of either 7inch or 8.5inch Stedi’s but worry about cooling.

Thinking of getting a troopy but they are very expensive in my part of the world, I’m 190cm tall, do you think I can fit in the back with mattress? Cheers

Did you order in NZ as I didnt think toyota sell the troopy there? or did you import from aus?

is camping allowed there?

My opinion is that, if you live outside Australia you don’t need a front bar. Tell me I’m wrong. 😊

Thank you EVERYONE for all of your views, comments and contributions. Never did we think this would achieve over 10,000 views! Rest assured, there are more videos coming very soon. Our troopy has been in the workshop for the last wee while getting an interior camping fit-out and Headspace Campers roof conversion done. Once it is back with us (next week), we will be straight back into the mountains filming! Thank you again

Thank you EVERYONE for all of your views, comments and contributions. Never did we think this would achieve over 10,000 views! Rest assured, there are more videos coming very soon. Our troopy has been in the workshop for the last wee while getting an interior camping fit-out and Headspace Campers roof conversion done. Once it is back with us (next week), we will be straight back into the mountains filming! Thank you again

Thank you EVERYONE for all of your views, comments and contributions. Never did we think this would achieve over 10,000 views! Rest assured, there are more videos coming very soon. Our troopy has been in the workshop for the last wee while getting an interior camping fit-out and Headspace Campers roof conversion done. Once it is back with us (next week), we will be straight back into the mountains filming! Thank you again

Nice videos. Any more to come?

So it's a Landcruiser? Why are you calling it a "troopy" you nonce?

What lift kit have you installed on the troopy? Looks epic!

Hey Scott.. You didn't used to have a lifted Hilux did you.. Your faces look familiar..! A couple years ago, soon after my partner bought her Troopie, we were returning to West Coast via Coleridge / Lake Lyndon when we came across a young couple similar to yourselves requiring a tow from a side track.. It had snowed heavily overnight causing clearance issues... My partners Troopie was very stock at the time and was still on the original factory wheels/tyres... We weren't carrying any recovery gear, but they had a snatch strap.. With front and rear diff locks engaged, we managed to free them from where they were hung up after 4x lunges. You say you are looking out for a rear bar with spare wheel swing away.. After a lot of trouble getting a bar out of Australia (Cruiser Company) my partner got onto KRAE (Kaiapoi Repowers And Engineering) to adapt an existing design they had.. KRAE fitted it for her and are now listing that bar in their catalogue. ciao Ian

Hello from Edmond Oklahoma I got to spend a month in Fremantle Australia a couple of years ago and fell in love with the troopy. I wish I could have made it to New Zealand while I was there. Just gives me a reason to go back. Can’t wait to see more posts.

Can’t get new Troopys in Canada, used ones to import must be at least 15 years old. Some people have brought old ones in from Australia but they are always right hand drive in a left hand drive country. If I was younger I would import a 15 year old Troopy from Europe, I see them for sale online in Germany. They are left hand drive. I did a lot of overlanding in my younger days in Australia, Africa several times and once in India. I’ve watched thousands of hours of TH-camrs travelling the world and the Troopy is the best vehicle in my opinion. Older Land Rovers work well too, especially in Africa where parts are readily available for the older units as Land Rover didn’t change a lot of things for decades and there are out of service vehicles all over the place to poach parts from. The strength and capability of the Troopy and the endless ways to customize them make them the perfect overlanding vehicle in my opinion. Even if all one does is throw a foamy, sleeping bag and sheet, a stove and a 12 volt fridge and some bins for clothes and food in the back, you could live and travel comfortably for months and/or years with a Troopy.

Awesome! We’re looking at buying a troopy and wondered how it would fare in NZ weather conditions - rain and cold and whether we can live in it fulltime. Looking forward to the troopy build and how you source products, costs and places you explore. Good luck!

Love your video, keep them coming

Used love going camping just the dog and I, was the best fishing and astrophotography late at night. Used to take the front seat out on longer trips so my shepherd could spread out on a specially built platform. I think your next investment should be an awning makes life a little easier

Wow this is a amazing Rig .

Is there a lift to the vehicle or does it have stock all around?

Wish we had 70 in the states. I have an 80 series, but its not as handsome.

Great video man, subscribed looking forward to next adventure!

Awesome troopy can't wait to see where you go with your build, great to see more kiwi content coming out. Just please don't forget about security for your troopy there are people out there that think they can just take other peoples property I'd hate to hear that your baby has been taken so please keep security in mind. 👍👍👍

Great content man. What town bar you will be going for? Cheers

I've been camping in my Troopy for a few months. Indeed it is the feeling of complete calm and shelter from the weather that is very nice. We are quite lucky that many campsites are in the narrow valleys out of the wind but from time to time I like to just stop on top of the hill and wake up to watch the early sunrise: th-cam.com/video/_oeZm2jQO24/w-d-xo.html

What a lovely car

Great little video. Ive ordered myself a troopy for exactly this and I'm super keen. You guys in NZ have the most amazing scenery! Keen to follow your jouney! Keep it up.

How’s the ride with 3” Dobson? And what spring rate in the back?

Wish we could get 70 series here. Id love to buy a brand new troops or crew cab. Tough and simple. I have a Lexus gx460 (Prado 150) that I'm starting to build now. Can't wait to get out and camp

Hello, my name is Alexander. I am from Russia. This car is my dream. I am interested in armrests for LC (like in your video), please tell me where to buy them (web site of the seller). I really enjoy your videos and look them before going to sleep. Please make new ones.

Hey mate, did you install the flares? Are they riveted in?

Sorry , but with the narrow tires the Troopy looks much better

You guys are composing good videos but I personally think some of the shots would be better with some kind of voice over. I do recon you have potential to grow into a full time channel though.

Thanks reminded me why I got my 4x4. Not a troopy but disco 4. Not sure how my border collie jack russel cross will think of sleeping in it though.

Gorgeous!

You two are great 👏, better than the troopy.... that's a big statement "A relationship that is stronger than a Toyota" 😂

Good luck if you go for a headspace….

Lol, no such thing as lame with a Troopy.

How much does the bar weigh? ARB are sneaky and don't really talk about their weights.

I have slowly been catching up with the channel then this video came out. Loving the build. I’m doing a 79 build on my channel so I’m always looking for inspiration. What were the specs on the wheels? I’m glad you didn’t go for a imitation bead lock. This is a classic look. Were the stedi’s difficult to wire up and have they interfered with the pre-collision system? Keep up the good work. Loving the vids (both camping and updates). From a new sub, Mark from Cairns 👍

nice troopy. seen you around chch

Looks good mate!

Nice troopy. You’re very pretty, wow! The girl isn’t bad either

Cool stuff. Personally I love rainy camping. Is this a brand new troopy? Def my dream car

Imagine having a whole channel dedicated to an expensive, outdated, slow, uncomfortable garden shed on wheels. Those heaps of sh*t should be $39,990 drive away. But Toyota has conned the sheep into paying $95,000 (!!) for something they designed nearly 40 years ago 😂😂😂 They must be laughing around the boardroom in Osaka.

Hey mate, what is the brand for the arm rests? Thanks

Nice guys… Does the NZ LTspec come with diff locks? If so, that would be the perfect spec troopy I reckon. Will just need to solve some rear seats for the future kids!

I also got fed up with the poor low temperature performance of those 220gm cannister stoves, so bought a Coleman 533 "petrol" stove in which I use Shellite as a fuel. It only has a single burner . I bought it online from Australia. The screw on cannisters that contain a mixture of propane and butane work better in low temperatures.

Good to see a new channel, looking forward to more I also overland with my Border collie so also good to see your beautiful girl Travelling along @JL2OFFRD

Hey mate. Nice 78. What wheels and tyres did you put on? Nice upgrade from stock. I got a 76 in December and just starting the process of doing a few things to it. Happy adventures and give Tilly a pat haha

Some people enjoy it God hates the Shit. Gods country brother. Lucky bugger. 🍻