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Setup for Cape Your trip - NSW outfitter

cheeters

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Hi Guys.

Finally pulled the trigger and decided to head to Cape your next year. I have a stock standard Trailmaster. Any outfitters recommended in NSW to get setup.
Any recommendation apopreciated? Is Purnells a godd options?


Thanks
Tony
 
Hi Guys.

Finally pulled the trigger and decided to head to Cape your next year. I have a stock standard Trailmaster. Any outfitters recommended in NSW to get setup.
Any recommendation apopreciated? Is Purnells a godd options?


Thanks
Tony
Hello Tony. I've read good things about More 4x4 in Brookvale. They're doing a fair bit of work with the Grenadier. I think @TheDocAUS has used them and may be able to provide a first hand impression.

 
Hi Guys.

Finally pulled the trigger and decided to head to Cape your next year. I have a stock standard Trailmaster. Any outfitters recommended in NSW to get setup.
Any recommendation apopreciated? Is Purnells a godd options?


Thanks
Tony
Offroad System are very good. @globalgregors and I plus many others have used them. They customize to your needs. ORS has done many Grenadiers now.

I had ORS in the Nissan Patrol and their gear lasted a decade without breaking. The drawers still opened after the big smash.

Plus XHQ did part of my Grenadier build.


Here are some pictures of my fitout. My fitout is for extensive offroad use. You can do Cape York with less.

 
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Here is an exhaustive list of third party providers:

 
Tony

Shops that have lots of experience with the IG or QM are:
  1. ORS, Smeaton Grange, NSW
  2. MORE4X4, Brookvale, NSW
  3. Expedition HQ (XHQ), Gold Coast, Qld
  4. GrenX, Victoria
I have not used MORE4X4, but I may in the near future for airbags.

My suggestions:
  1. pick an outfitter (ORS are good and trustworthy);
  2. discuss with them your needs, listen to their feedback;
  3. decide your budget, then work out and cost your fitout;
  4. you do not need to have every gadget; focus on the core things like storage, fridge, water, food, camp lights, extra fuel, battery power, sleeping arrangements, essential spares, etc;
  5. MUST HAVES: snake bite kit, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, UHF radio (portable or installed - installed are much better but dearer), basic recovery gear like a recovery strap, shovel and shackles, lastly onboard ARB/TJM air compressor (better) or a portable air compressor (cheaper);
  6. THE LAST MUST HAVE: something for number 2s and lady’s number 1s like this (dig hole, place seat over hole, do your business, burn toilet paper, fill in hole). Way better than squatting. Mine has a modesty flap (the recovery shovel can double as the hole digger);
  7. rear wheel garbage bag of some type, unless you want rubbish in the car;
  8. If you are going off the main tracks have a PLB or sat phone. I travel remotely alone, so for me this is a must have;
  9. if towing, you may need some electrical work and airbags.
 
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throw some muddies on and go
you dont need to mod anything, i took a slightly modded Amarok up in 2015, had a small lift and mud terrains and did all the tracks, with some issues lol, see my youtube channel
 
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