Some Help Looking For Cartopper, help keep me clear of the bunyips! Options

[Spudly]

That 60 crusier looks good mate!

[nimrod]

Hmm I thought you could still extend the WA rego over the internet even if you're not living there.. that's why the WA registered cars are so popular with backpackers.

I def wouldn't put it on NSW rego since that's a pain anyway and way too expensive but you do raise a good point (for this particular one). I was looking at another pajero (92 model) the other day that was pretty nice.

Only thing is that it looked like the back seat couldn't really fold completely flat out of the way, just sort of double over which wouldn't be ideaal.

Think I might give that '91 GQ another look tomorrow if it's still for sale and pick that up. Have to start making a move soon. Although Frank, your offer about the car is pretty good as well. At least that way I know that I'm buying a car that has been looked after properly with no hidden faults and what not.

Maybe we can meet up this weekend or something if you've got time? Weather will prob be shite again anyway.

Martin. Although I have no doubts that my Rangy would cope very well with anything you could throw at it and do the trip with ease.
It is a mid wheel base and I have actually taken the rear seat out of it to accomadate my full body length.
With the rear seat simply folded up there was not enough room for me to properly streatch out, and it was uncomfortable to sleep in. I am going to build a false floor in it and have slide out draws etc in the back. But this will be some time in the future.

That Cruiser you put up last seems to be the pick of the bunch so far. If your budget could streatch that far, as it already has many of the pieces you would need.
Don't like all that weight on the roof and you would have to find somewhere to store all that stuff so you could have the boat on the rack.
Pity is hasn't got steps on it.
I could convert the steps into fuel carriers which hold approx 30ltrs each side and gives a low centre of gravity for the weight.
I have made these before and maybe I should patent the idea, but then I have plenty of ideas that I should have had a patent on.
Another good idea is for a 4'' pvc pipe along the bottom of the bull bar for carrying oil. Diff g/box oil incase water contamination etc.
There is no end to the things you can do to save room and be prepaired for whatever may happen.

[nimrod]

I forgot. I am sure you are aware of it but the better equiped the car is the better the re sale will be when it comes time to sell it and go home.
In this way you will be more lucky then most backpackers, cause if you like you will be able to take your time selling it.
You could leave it with one of us guys to sell it for you and transfer the money. That way you could keep the car till you leave and could hold out for the price you want.
Many visitors loose heaps of dollars cause they have to sell cheap to sell quick.
This is where the specialist backpacker caryard makes heaps, they play on the fact that those leaving have to get whatever they can, and those like you who are starting their trip have to pay what's asked.

[CATCH22]

It's not pretty to look at



But is is a means of floating on top of the water and driving across it.

thats what friendship is all about helping one another good man frank ..((but looks like polys boat)) ...same same /....

[Jumpus GooDarus]

Dont be ridiculous Dave !

poly's boat is yellow

[It'l Do]

Martin,

Forgot what city did you say your journey ends?
You could see if someone could store the excess items if your journey finishes in Sydney.

Any news on 4B huntin?

Frank, Just to recap Martin needs the back seat installed, backpacker thing, needs to share the cost of the fuel.
When traveling by himself he wants the ability to comfortably sleep in the thing, you know a backpacker motel on wheels.

I know just bite the bullet and buy Sumo's RV, it's only money. :sumo: (I have no idea why the emoticon has Sumo's name on it but it must mean something to the original members. I hope it is funny)

[nimrod]

Frank, Just to recap Martin needs the back seat installed, backpacker thing, needs to share the cost of the fuel.
When traveling by himself he wants the ability to comfortably sleep in the thing, you know a backpacker motel on wheels.


yes mate that is what i was trying to say ( my car would not be suitable for his needs ) .
maybe I didn't explain myself too clearly.

[MartinF]

hey guys,

Thanks again for all the help. My trip ends (if indeed it does end, one never knows) in Sydney in all likelihood. Although if I do decide to stay a second year, I will forfeit my flight back to Holland anyway so I could fly from anywhere in Oz. Most likely though it will still be Sydney.

You're exactly right, I was actually eying a GQ that dropped about $1000 in three days because the guys didn't factor in enough time to sell the car before their flight back. If I do run into to trouble like that (although that's unlikely as I intend to spend the last month or so back here) it would be great if I could leave the car with one of you to sell it for me.

I called the guys with the cruiser but they were in the Blue Mountains for the weekend and I'm meeting up with them tomorrow morning. I'm hoping to get them down to around $6500 for it which I think is reasonable at the moment. Most others go for around $5500-$6000 but this one has more stuff on it. Realistically if I pay a lot more than that I won't get it back when I sell it again unless I get really lucky.

Frank if I do get it, that sounds like a good conversion and like I said in my PM I have some other things I want to put on as well so your help will be much appreciated. You're right in saying that the more is on there, the more it will sell for but up to a point, since backpacker budgets are limited. That goes for my budget too. Although I have plenty of money in savings back home, I don't want to blow it all on a car, so I've made a budget for the car/boat and one for my traveling expenses. Once that runs out I'll have to start working.. *yuch* ;-)

Anyway will let you guys know how I get on tomorrow. It certainly looks the business and has all the goodies but could still be a heap of crap of course..

[MartinF]

Well good news guys.

I got the landcruiser. The last link, the white 60-series.

It's a good ride, raised a little bit, no odd noises in the drive shaft or diffs (like one I drove last week). Decent tyres, serviced properly, good history and lots of extras. Needs just a few things before I'm happy with it but mostly it's pretty good. They took my offer of $6500, having been offered lowered amounts earlier as I was expecting. Didn't want to risk having it stolen out from under me again so I thought I'd stay on the high side of the backpacker prices.

Realistically I think it's worth it. Looks good, couple small spots of rust but no real worries there and runs smooth as well. Plus it has pretty much everything I would want including a fridge (although admittedly a small one). Of course it hasn't been fitted out for boating/fishing so will need some work to get that sorted but over all I'm really very happy.

I can finally start looking ahead now and get underway with The Big Trip

I'm looking for a few things so if anyone has any second hand stuff they want to get rid of, please let me know.

- spot/driving lights for on the bullbar (bar already has the wires and places where they bolt on, just none on there atm)
- possibly a winch, although would have to see if it would fit on there
- 2 way radio/cb type thing plus aerial
- Good sized esky. There's one with it but I want another one for fishing
- Spear-fishing spear. Just a non-powered one, not a spear-gun

If I take up Frank's kind offer to lend me the boat, I'll need an outboard in the sort of 9.9HP ballpark

Also if someone has crab pots or a cast net that they're looking to get rid of, that'll save me buying them new.

Just so we're clear, not looking for hand-outs but if I can save money buying second hand, why not.

There will be more stuff I'll need but for now that's it.

Cheers.. I'm off to have a beer and celebrate

oh btw It'll do, you were right. I was thinking of a fridge/freezer but this is more of a cooler type thing. Saw it today at BCF for around $250 or so. Still, it's nice to keep a couple drinks cool.

[Bees Knees]

Congratulations Martin. I hope she doesn't miss a beat for you

[TomMc]

Good stuff Martin!
If you get a cast net becareful where you use it because in some states it is illegal.

[Spudly]

Martin, if you want to get it checked out or go for new accessories, PM me and I wil hook you up with a good contact who will look after you!

[nimrod]

Well good news guys.

I got the landcruiser. The last link, the white 60-series.

It's a good ride, raised a little bit, no odd noises in the drive shaft or diffs (like one I drove last week). Decent tyres, serviced properly, good history and lots of extras. Needs just a few things before I'm happy with it but mostly it's pretty good. They took my offer of $6500, having been offered lowered amounts earlier as I was expecting. Didn't want to risk having it stolen out from under me again so I thought I'd stay on the high side of the backpacker prices.

Realistically I think it's worth it. Looks good, couple small spots of rust but no real worries there and runs smooth as well. Plus it has pretty much everything I would want including a fridge (although admittedly a small one). Of course it hasn't been fitted out for boating/fishing so will need some work to get that sorted but over all I'm really very happy.

I can finally start looking ahead now and get underway with The Big Trip

I'm looking for a few things so if anyone has any second hand stuff they want to get rid of, please let me know.

- spot/driving lights for on the bullbar (bar already has the wires and places where they bolt on, just none on there atm)
- possibly a winch, although would have to see if it would fit on there
- 2 way radio/cb type thing plus aerial
- Good sized esky. There's one with it but I want another one for fishing
- Spear-fishing spear. Just a non-powered one, not a spear-gun

If I take up Frank's kind offer to lend me the boat, I'll need an outboard in the sort of 9.9HP ballpark

Also if someone has crab pots or a cast net that they're looking to get rid of, that'll save me buying them new.

Just so we're clear, not looking for hand-outs but if I can save money buying second hand, why not.

There will be more stuff I'll need but for now that's it.

Cheers.. I'm off to have a beer and celebrate

oh btw It'll do, you were right. I was thinking of a fridge/freezer but this is more of a cooler type thing. Saw it today at BCF for around $250 or so. Still, it's nice to keep a couple drinks cool.

Martin. That is great news mate, it looks like it is a good thing.
OK I can help you out with quiet a few of the things on your list.
2x 4" driving lights. I think I have some fog lamps here as well. You would have to have relays etc.
Uhf 40 channel cb radio and gutter mount arial.
Can set you up with bull bar rod holders x 4.
Can give you 4" pvc pipe threaded on one end with cap, can hold 12' beach rod or smaller.
Can even set you up with very cheap beach rod and 6" alvey reel if you want.
I do have an old hand spear you can have.
I have a 6' drop cast net somewhere, just have to find where I put it, ( probably down Bermagui ).
Unfortunately I don't have a large esky, but I do have an original Malleys metal 60 ltr esky that has never had food in it. But this is more a collectors item rather then a useful appliance.
I could get you a good discount on a new cooler, if you want to go that way, let's say 20%.
Unfortunately this offer is only open to visitors from overseas who are going around Australia.
As previously mentioned I have a 12' flat bottom square nose punt.

Anything else you can think of just let me know and I'm sure we can work something out for you.

OHHH just thought of something else you may have a use for is a portable GPS but then the in car ones these days are cheap as chips and something that I defenately would reccomend.

This post has been edited by nimrod: Apr 21 2008, 03:08 AM

[Christos]

I have been reading the thread and watching your progress. Sound like that you got a very good deal and are very happy with the outcome.

Nice one.

[salty fil]

Great stuff Martin. Congrats!
Frank, i dont know you but i can say your a top bloke mate.

[Bees Knees]

Good work Frank... Very nice.

P.S. how are you going for socks and undies??

[MartinF]

Frank mate, you wouldn't happen to have a hot looking, sweet and caring (cooking, cleaning, ironing, that sort of thing) 22-26 year old single daughter somewhere as well would you? hahahaha

Amazing!

I brought my GPS from home with me.. it's a PDA with TomTom for the cities but I also put Oziexplore on there and have the Hema maps and all that on my laptop, just have to figure out how to get it to work as I couldn't try it back home but that shouldn't be a problem, computers being something I actually do know a little bit about

Give me a call when you get a moment mate so I know when I can bring the beast over and talk about all this stuff.

Really good stuff, you're really helping me out here!

Bees, I'm good for undies, it's just my lingerie collection that that could use a bit of a boost atm, but realistically, once I leave the city I'm not going to wear it as much so it can go in the trunk with the high heels and pumps

[jack]

once I leave the city I'm not going to wear it as much so it can go in the trunk with the high heels and pumps

Imagine my surprise when you showed up for lunch the other day in the city, hardly recognized you.

Jack

[nimrod]

Guess what/// I was down in one of the sheds yesterday and I found a few withches hats, 4 of, these haven't been used for some years and may or may not be in need of some repair.
You are welcome to them if you want them. they won't take up much room, but they are the type of thing that is not essential for a round aust trip.

[Spudly]

Guess what/// I was down in one of the sheds yesterday and I found a few withches hats, 4 of, these haven't been used for some years and may or may not be in need of some repair.
You are welcome to them if you want them. they won't take up much room, but they are the type of thing that is not essential for a round aust trip.

Spose you coud set them up around yuor new crusier when parked so no one crashs into you, specially when your sleeping??




Ohhh, do you mean witches hats? Sorry... Have and broom sticks??