Setup for Cape Your trip - NSW outfitter

[cheeters]

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

 

[Clark Kent]

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.

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[TheDocAUS]

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.

Grenadier Archives - Off Road Systems

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

Grenadier build – ORS fitout

Offroad Systems (ORS) twin drawers, water tank, bed extension and ARB twin compressor are now installed.The Doc wanted air flow around his compressor, so it was mounted on brackets over the driver’…

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[TheDocAUS]

Here is an exhaustive list of third party providers. work out your needs and focus your purchases:

Thread 'AUSTRALIA: Third Party Suppliers for the INEOS Grenadier and QM'

Jan 3, 2024

PART 1
The Quartermaster's chassis is longer than the Grenadier's, so not all the Grenadier's accessories will fit (like the side steps and rock sliders). QM owners should double check accessories fitment.

AIRBAG SUSPENSION (see also SUSPENSION HERE)

1. Airbag Man suspension for the Grenadier and QM, both come in standard and 2 inch lift kits. QM kits here and Grenadier Kits here; and
2. GrenX Polyair Grenadier Ultimate Airbag Suspension Kit here; and
3. Polyair Grenadier Kits here. Standard and Lift Kits...

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• Forum: INEOS Universal Parts List

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Links for new owners and also various Installation Guides (including those from INEOS & Rhino Rack)

May 4, 2025

Helpful links for new owners

• TheDocAUS
• beginner busbar charger filters fuses guides help how to roof rack torx
• Resources, Maintenance Tutorials, Procedures and guides.

 

[TheDocAUS]

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 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. if you are going off the main tracks alone carry a PLB or sat phone. I travel remotely alone, so for me this is a must have. On the main routes into the Cape there is normally traffic during tourist season;
8. rear wheel garbage bag of some type, unless you want rubbish in the car;
9. print out and take the Rok Dr Guide;
10. if towing, you may need some electrical work and airbags.

 

[acky]

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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[TheDocAUS]

Hi Guys.
... Is Purnells a good option?


Thanks
Tony

As much as I like the Purnell team, fit outs is not their strong point. Plus it will cost more than ORS or other third parties.

 

[HugoB]

It's very easy and tempting to go down the rabit hole with this.. there's a lot of crap people will have you believe you need to bring or install.

After I bought my Grenadier, which already had the roof conversion done, I worked with Expedition Centre (Sydney) do an internal fitout. But I really focused on what for me are the most important functional things. This is based on living out of the Grenadier for extended periods and being able to travel and work remote: 240V electrical setup (incl. OEM battery box replacement to significantly reduce weight and make access easier), water setup, storage, induction cooker, compressor, and UHF. This allows me to be fully off-grid, run starlink, work on my laptop, shower and so on. Other than this stuff, I've got a single tub/box with recovery gear and some tools etc.

Everything else I keep super simple and as lightweight as possible; fewer things to pack, unpack, service, repair, clean, and so on. Everything in my Grenadier I can access without having to move other things to the side. Nice and simple.

Expedition Centre have done a few Grenadier roof conversions now and several fitouts, so they know what they're working with. It's an investment, but high quality (custom) work that will be worth it if you use your Grenadier that way.

 

[HugoB]

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 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. if you are going off the main tracks alone carry a PLB or sat phone. I travel remotely alone, so for me this is a must have. On the main routes into the Cape there is normally traffic during tourist season;
8. rear wheel garbage bag of some type, unless you want rubbish in the car;
9. print out and take the Rok Dr Guide;
10. if towing, you may need some electrical work and airbags.

Do you have a winch, traveling remote solo? I'm in two minds about it. Had one on my previous 4x4, never needed it. But I guess that's the thing.. when you do need it.. you wish you had one

 

[TheDocAUS]

Do you have a winch, traveling remote solo? I'm in two minds about it. Had one on my previous 4x4, never needed it. But I guess that's the thing.. when you do need it.. you wish you had one

Yes I do.

I rarely used it on the Nissan Patrol. This was the biggest decision for me on the IG. I thought long and hard and I got it, because I travel alone. It is a big cost for something so rarely used.

I have some other things because I travel alone like a SPOT Gen 3 tracker, two PLBs, two UHFs, etc

-One PLB always around the gear shifter, within reach. The other in the camera back pack (which maybe out of reach if I get trapped behind the wheel).
-One UHF to scan channels and the other to stay on a specific channel, mostly 40. When traveling on the Pacific Highway one is set to ch29, the other ch40. This was because of near miss in the NT, when had only 1 UHF in scan mode.
- With a SPOT tracker I always leave bread crumbs and each night I send a message to family via the device to tell them I am OK and where I am.

 

[HugoB]

Yes I do.

I rarely used it on the Nissan Patrol. This was the biggest decision for me on the IG. I thought long and hard and I got it, because I travel alone. It is a big cost for something so rarely used.

I have some other things because I travel alone like a SPOTON tracker, two PLBs, two UHFs, etc

-One PLB always around the gear shifter, within reach.
-One UHF to scan channels and the other to stay on a specific channel, mostly 40. When traveling on the Pacific Highway one is et to ch29, the other ch40. This was because of near miss in the NTl, when only had 1 UHF in scan mode.
- with SPOTON I always leave bread crumbs and each night I send a message to family via the device to tell them I am OK and where I am.

I remember when I had mine installed on my previous 4x4, I did feel a bit more comfortable on some tracks. Even pulling a fallen tree off the road can be a good use case. And if you get truly stuck on your own, I reckon a winch pays for itself easily.

 

[Logsplitter]

It's very easy and tempting to go down the rabit hole with this.. there's a lot of crap people will have you believe you need to bring or install.

After I bought my Grenadier, which already had the roof conversion done, I worked with Expedition Centre (Sydney) do an internal fitout. But I really focused on what for me are the most important functional things. This is based on living out of the Grenadier for extended periods and being able to travel and work remote: 240V electrical setup (incl. OEM battery box replacement to significantly reduce weight and make access easier), water setup, storage, induction cooker, compressor, and UHF. This allows me to be fully off-grid, run starlink, work on my laptop, shower and so on. Other than this stuff, I've got a single tub/box with recovery gear and some tools etc.

Everything else I keep super simple and as lightweight as possible; fewer things to pack, unpack, service, repair, clean, and so on. Everything in my Grenadier I can access without having to move other things to the side. Nice and simple.

Expedition Centre have done a few Grenadier roof conversions now and several fitouts, so they know what they're working with. It's an investment, but high quality (custom) work that will be worth it if you use your Grenadier that way.

Hi HugoB. Could you share some photos of your Grenadier internal fit out please. I’ve had the lifting roof conversion and am now looking for inspiration for the internal kit out.
Thanks

 

[HugoB]

Coincidentally took these yesterday, I don't have full pics of everything. But this gives you an overview..

What's not on these photo's is the electrical setup which is in the box under the fridge and under that black tub on the right. I can see if I can post a pic later on. Also I've got the twin compressor mounted under the drivers seat (RHD). And UHF in the cockpit, with the antenna on the passenger side mirror.

The cabinet on the left has a water tank and storage inside, you can see the tap at the rear there. Under the tap is an outlet for my shower hose. The rear of that cabinet folds down and has my induction cooker, which I plug into the 204v on the panel on the left (2nd photo).

A few molle panels on the rear windows as well as rear doors, and rear door table. Finally a 270 awning on the left, covering the cooking area, and a shower/privacy awning on the right. Solar on the roof powering everything (480 watts).

 

[TheDocAUS]

Hi HugoB. Could you share some photos of your Grenadier internal fit out please. I’ve had the lifting roof conversion and am now looking for inspiration for the internal kit out.
Thanks

Here are some of their Troopy fitouts (for ideas).

Fit Outs | Expedition Centre

The level of detail we build into our cabinetry is second to none.

www.expeditioncentre.com.au

 

[TheDocAUS]

On the rear 2/3 door is Kitchen Utility setup. I cannot tell the brand but something similar to this Kitchen Caddy from Crashpad. I am sure HughB can tell us.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Coincidentally took these yesterday, I don't have full pics of everything. But this gives you an overview..

What's not on these photo's is the electrical setup which is in the box under the fridge and under that black tub on the right. I can see if I can post a pic later on. Also I've got the twin compressor mounted under the drivers seat (RHD). And UHF in the cockpit, with the antenna on the passenger side mirror.

The cabinet on the left has a water tank and storage inside, you can see the tap at the rear there. Under the tap is an outlet for my shower hose. The rear of that cabinet folds down and has my induction cooker, which I plug into the 204v on the panel on the left (2nd photo).

A few molle panels on the rear windows as well as rear doors, and rear door table. Finally a 270 awning on the left, covering the cooking area, and a shower/privacy awning on the right. Solar on the roof powering everything (480 watts).

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Thanks you gave me an idea on how to have a towel on the picnic table. Simple and inexpensive.

 

[Logsplitter]

Here are some of their Troopy fitouts (for ideas).

Fit Outs | Expedition Centre

The level of detail we build into our cabinetry is second to none.

www.expeditioncentre.com.au

Very nice work. Cost a pretty penny I guess.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Very nice work. Cost a pretty penny I guess.

Yep.

 

[HugoB]

Thanks you gave me an idea on how to have a towel on the picnic table. Simple and inexpensive.

works great and exactly where you need it

 

[HugoB]

On the rear 2/3 door is Kitchen Utility setup. I cannot tell the brand but something similar to this Kitchen Caddy from Crashpad. I am sure HughB can tell us.

I got a lower cost Amazon version of this. Just unclip and folds down / open