Roachie (from Australia) introduction

[Roachie]

G'day everybody,
As you can see, I'm from "downunder", where our steering wheel is on the right hand side of the rig.
My rig is a 2000 model Nissan Patrol. It was originally a 4.2TD Nissan motor, but the original owner decided right-away, that he needed more grunt, so he had Brunswick Diesel instal a brand new 6.5 Chev Diesel with supplemental LPG.
I'll try to add a couple of photos of my rig plus our Ultimate Off-Road Camper Trailer as soon as I can re-size a couple of 'em..
Anyway, I've been into 4x4ing for about 20 years and love the strength of the Patrol (you don't get that vehicle in the States).
Cheers to everybody.......
Roachie

[Robyn]

Looking forward to seeing your rig. :D

Robyn

[Roachie]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/roachie01/OnthebeachCoorong.jpg

Above pic was shot on the beaches on the southern coast of South Australia.....

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/roachie01/IMGP1518.jpg

This photo of my Patrol plus the Ultimate Off-Road Camper Trailer, was taken in the arrid interior of South Australia's Lake Torrens (a dry salt lake). The vehicle is situated on a high point "Mount Torrens".

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/roachie01/IMGP1520.jpg

Here, we are driving towards the western boundry of Lake Torrens, not far from the Outback Opal mining town of Andamooka, South Australia

And here's a list of the modifications/additions done to the Patrol

Body cut-down to make into dual cab with large, lockable storage box
Nissan Winch Bull Bar
Amsoil Dual Bypass oil filtration system
ARB Front Air Locker
XenonOz HID replacement headlight inserts
2 x Lightforce 240 XGT, converted to 55w 6000k HID
4 x Lightforce 170 roof-mounted at rear of cab
10.4" Roof-mounted DVD player with 3 x cordless headphones
Home-made timber lid for centre console, 75mm high with drawer
Front seats raised 40mm
Helton (http://www.exploroz.com/Customers/Helton_Heat_Exchangers.aspx) Shower
4 Wheel Drive Systems fuel tanks: Main= 176 litres: Sub = 81 litres
Dual spare wheels
Grande Boss air compressor + Maxair compressor
16lt air receiver tank (Bunnings special)
Grande Vitesse air horns
Poron reverse camera set-up (screen replaced internal mirror) + 2nd camera on camper trailer
Triple Batteries: 2x N70ZZ Supercharge Gold 760 CCA for starting +
Fullriver AGM 120amp hour with Arrid Twin Charger
Barrett 550 HF & Auto Tune Antenna
ARB (Engel) 40 lt fridge (http://www.exploroz.com/Customers/WAECO_Pacific_Pty_Ltd.aspx) (stays on 24/7)
UHF Radio (http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Accessories/UHFRadio.aspx) (GME TX3200)
6 x Mickey Thomson MTZ 315/75R16 (plus 2 on camper trailer)
Double CAV fuel filters
Morison & Morison Debug system
2 x Rear spot lights (reversing and camp set-up etc)
2 x Side spot lights
Factory tow bar
Dobinson's springs & shockers (sits 4" higher) & steering damper
Noble's bump-stop blocks in the rear
3rds Productions adjustable Panhard rods, castor plates and extended brake hoses.
3rds Productions adjustable drag link
Modified upper trailing arm (to clear sub tank on full droop)
Aftermarket lower control arms: heavy duty and 16mm longer than stock
AVM manual hubs
3" exhaust
Safari Snorkel (http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Accessories/Snorkel.aspx)
2 litre Fire extinguisher
6 tonne hydaulic bottle jack plus 5 tonne hydraulic jack
Aluminium chequer-plate jacking plate...doubles as driver's floor "mat".
First Aid (http://www.exploroz.com/ontheroad/survival/First_Aid.aspx) kit
Bonnet scoop (non standard)
Sunraysia 16" x 8" wheels all round
Custom made Brass Radiator
350w (240 volt) Inverter
VDO Coolant temp gauge
VDO Oil temp gauge (actually measures block temperature)
Autron "A" pillar pod for the 2 gauges
Air pressure gauge mounted on cargo box, (visible to driver in passenger's side mirror)
Low oil pressure warning buzzer
"Door-open" warning buzzer on 2 cargo box doors
Engine Saver Low Water Alarm; sender in-line in top radiator hose
Prodigy Brake controller (for electric trailer brakes)
Extra 12v cigarette lighter sockets under bonnet, in dash, in cargo area etc. (11 in total)
Ipod with FM tranmitter set-up
AP-60 Cruise Control
Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS, with T4A and ShonkeyMaps
TwoZone thermometer for fridge (http://www.exploroz.com/Customers/WAECO_Pacific_Pty_Ltd.aspx) and ambient
Extra glove box (in void where passenger's air bag would normally be)

[3116biff]

That is one cool rig. Did you do all the mods yourself? Can you post some pics of the interior and of the trailer opened up and of its interior? Thx Scott:)

[Beedee]

Yes, could you please post some more pictures, would really like to see the unit set up.
Just way too cool what you have there

Brian

[Roachie]

Thanks for the compliments ......

The Ultimate Camper is made here in Australia.... website is www.ultimatecampers.com.au (http://www.ultimatecampers.com.au)

That would be the best way to see the whole story about the rig.

I'll see what I can do about finding more photos of my set-up and post them over the next couple of days.

Cheers

Roachie

[a5150nut]

Thanks for the compliments ......

The Ultimate Camper is made here in Australia.... website is www.ultimatecampers.com.au (http://www.ultimatecampers.com.au)

That would be the best way to see the whole story about the rig.

I'll see what I can do about finding more photos of my set-up and post them over the next couple of days.

Cheers

Roachie

Check the web site and look at the part about "See it in action". :D

[Roachie]

That is one cool rig. Did you do all the mods yourself? Thx Scott:)

Scott,

I bought the truck in late 2006; basically it looked pretty much like what you see in the photos. The bulk of the work was already done (engine conversion, cut-down from station wagon to dual cab, addition of box etc).

The things I've done are all the other stuff..... suspension has been raised (with associated changes to drag links, castor plates, rear tail shaft turned around for clearance) and larger tyres fitted. Fuel capacity was raised from the standard 125 litres to 256 litres. The rig weighs in at around 3.5 ton, so fuel economy is not something I spend too much time thinking about:confused:. It's about 17mpg (or 16 litres/100klm). There are 4 more Lightforce lights mentioned in the list, but not shown in the photos (added since the photos were taken). Also, in some of the photos you will see that I have a Warn 9000lb winch fitted. I wasn't using that item very often and have recently removed it so I have a space to fit the Amsoil dual bypass set-up. I have opted for a BE110 bypass filter which is about 10.5" high and needs a lot of space.....

Hope this helps explain it a bit for you.

Roachie

[BigBlockTank]

G'day mate.
Welcome to the forum. I am a nOOb also. Looks like a pretty good forum.
Looking forward to "hangin" out here. Tank

[ercaduceus]

That is a sweet ride Roachie. Thanks for sharing.

[dundeal78]

Much better way to get around in Oz than a pair of ruby slippers. Sweet vehicle. How many miles on it?

[trbankii]

Very nice!

Of course, on this site the interest is the pictures under the bonnet to show how you stuffed the 6.5 into the little beastie!