After lots of looking we have finally purchased a new camping vehicle that we think might work well for us.
It will allow us to go off track and remote , but sleep inside if we need to , and have two separate beds if required. It will also allow us to hop in to have a cuppa etc if the weather is lousy, without meaning that we have to tow .
Here is a brief overview until I have more time.
This is an ex rental vehicle. It is based on a 2016 8th Generation Hilux workmate ute. 6 speed manual with 193655 km on the clock.
2.4l engine. No diff lock. 80 litre diesel tank, but room to carry four 20l jerry cans in two compartments one designated for diesel and one for water, but both the same size)
There are two gas bottles that you can take out of their little hatch to use – join up to the gas stove on the little shelf on the outside (or we are thinking to take one inside with a burner on top to make a cuppa – there is no stove supplied inside) .
Next to the stove is a cutting board that lifts up and reveals a hole the shape of a basin (for washing up). Haven’t yet managed to find a bowl the right shape for it, but only tried this morning.
Will probably take the one from the back of the prado for this trip and see how we go finding something later on.
House battery in a box of its own (not linked to the one under the bonnet)
Walk in up the stairs to see the fridge right in front of you. Engel 38l. Just a box that is cold. A bit smaller than the one we have been using in the Prado (which I think is 42l)
A little swivelling table big enough for two, and seating for 3 or 4 comfortably. Has heating and cooling that needs power, so we probably won’t ever use that. Not a huge amount of storage space – 3 rectangular storage cabinets set into the outside for bits and pieces, and the cupboard containing the bench and sink, and the cupboard under the fridge, so will need to be still very careful what we try to carry with us.
We are thinking that we will just keep our clothes in bags for the moment anyway.
The bed folds out to 1900 wide. (pretty much square and pretty much king size) so we are hoping to be able to sleep together (maybe) given this space. Will see how that goes.
Table can come off and be put up on the bed if we want, or can swivel.
sink has a 12v pump for the water from the container under the sink.
12v lighting
getting a reversing camera fitted and a 12v charger added to the inside back.
Front cab has comfy seats and hopefully enough space behind them to use for books etc.
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