Troopy internal dimensions

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 19:57

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Kev M (NSW)

Hi All,

I'm currently considering trading the Triton for an RV Troopy. I was wondering what the internal storage dimensions is from behind the 2nd row of seats and the cargo barrier to the rear doors.
I may end up getting a Cruiser or Patrol converted to a dual cab if the storage area is to small. The reason for the upgrade is that we are considering going for a baby boy and the Triton is a little narrow and lacks leg room for the 2 kids now let alone 3 kids.
Also what is the current stud pattern for the Troopy is it 5 or 6 stud?? also what about the Cruiser and Patrol? probably the current model in either TD or diesel.

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Reply By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 21:33

Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 21:33

Yes I am biased but the soft roaders offer limited rear space C/W the Troopy. Keep an ear out for the new release later this year...may even have some additional doors?? Cheers

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Reply By: sdr00y - Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 21:48

Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 21:48

Mine is a 1995 rv so not sure about the wheel stud situation.

I have the factory forward facing bench seat in the rear with a cargo barrier.

Dimensions of the "boot" are:

1270mm deep
1220mm wide at the narrowest part between the open barn doors
average internal width is 1300mm though, apart from between the wheel arches which is 1000mm.
1050mm high.

NSW Ambulance service has been getting troopies with a third side door, from the factory I think. IE a door to access the rear bench seat, on the passenger side.

The next series troopies are coming out in june I think (someone mentioned it in a previous post about a month ago) and maybe the extra door might be an option worth waiting for. We have two kids in and out of the back regularly but they are both under 10 and is easy using the sliding passenger seat at the moment but in the future as the kids get older an extra door may make things easier. Especially if you are in and out doing up baby restraints. I have found it easier to do up kid seat restraints using access via the side window.

I don't think you will be able to get a normal diesel in the new model. I might be wrong but with the new emission laws car companies have found it easier to adhere to the laws by adding a turbo to the current motor rather than re-design the whole motor. I think that all the new series will only come out in a turbo diesel... but don't quote me on it!!! Just quietly I am hoping for a normal diesel but don't think it is going to happen.

hope this helps.

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 08:29

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 08:29

sdr00y,

Those dimensions are just what I was looking for. The rear tray space in the triton is 1500mm long so I wouldn't lose that much storage space. I may well end up waiting for the new one to be released for the extra doors as SWMBO has trouble at the best of times with her balance let alone trying to juggle sliding the passenger seat forward and holding the baby.
I liked the look of the Troopy owned by Michelle's Sacs with the two lift up gull door that gave access to the rear bench seat.

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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 22:09

Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 22:09

Hi Kev,
Our friend "sdr00y" has covered the internal dimensions admirably, I'll not bore you with duplicate information.

I have a 2006 model RV Troopy. Mine has 5 stud wheels as do all 78, 79, 100 & 105 Series Landcruisers. Patrols I believe still sport 6 studs.

Onward to a couple of questions of my own,
Do you live anywhere near Newcastle or the Hunter Valley? If so, you're more than welcome to check out the rear of my Troopy.

Second question, Where'd you get the trailer from in your rig profile?

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 08:36

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 08:36

Geoff,

I'm in Sydney near Liverpool.

I had the trailer built by Coota Campers in Cootamundra. www.cootacampers.com.au
I have only had it 5 weeks now and it has done just over 5000Kms.
For the first trip I averaged 16.5 L/100Km or 6Km / L and that was with about 600Kg payload.
Without the trailer I normally get about 12 - 13 L / 100Km.

The reason about the stud pattern is that the trailer is a 6 stud and I'd like to have matching tyres and rims all round. I may have to check up on how hard it will be to change the stud pattern to a 5 stud if I go with a Toyota.

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 22:09

Thursday, Jan 04, 2007 at 22:09

Kev,
Your wife may get tired of loading the baby into the rear seat of an RV Troopie.
Stud pattern has been 5 stud since late 1999. Factory TD came out in late 2001. New model will be out in 3 months, and may offer more doors.

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 08:39

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 08:39

Thanks Phil,

ATM I am the one loading the baby into the seat as she can't stay steady enough on her feet due to the MS.
Can three baby capsules/ booster seats fit adequately in the rear bench seat of the Troopy??

Looks like I'll be waiting for the new model to come out.

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 09:08

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 09:08

Yeah, I understand. Sounds like you've got your hands full. I don't know whether 3 capsules/boosters would fit - I'd tend to doubt it, as a lot are pretty bulky these days, and lifting the capsule into its cradle in the rear seat would be hard because access past the passengers side bucket is not easy. Its OK once the kids grow a bit - they climb straight in and every trip in a Troopie is an adventure!

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 09:34

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 09:34

If and when number 3 turns up the eldest would be nearly out of the booster seat and the current youngest should be in a baby seat/booster so hopefully we will be able to fit them in. Is the centre seat belt a lap sash or a lap belt and is there 3 child restraint points factory fitted?
Also
Can you get drawer systems for the troopy to fit behind the 2nd row of seats?

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 12:56

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 12:56

Kev,
Might have to ask those questions to someone like Geoff who currently owns one.
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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 13:10

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 13:10

Hi Kev,
First the easy question,
The rear seat has two lap/sash seat belts and the centre belt is lap only.

Now on to child restraint anchor points,
I've not seen them on the floor but have not looked under the vinyl mat either. Just looked in the owners manual and it doesn't mention them or their use.

There are many manufacturers of rear drawer systems for Troopy's. All the usual candidates such as your local ARB, TJM and Opposite Lock stores would be a good starting point.

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 13:18

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 13:18

Thanks Phil and Geoff,

I think from memory that either Black Widow or Dept of Interior are now supplying rated child restraint points to their drawer systems.
I don't really like having kids use lap belts but I could overcome it by using a harness available for upper body restraint.

Another point of interest is are you able to fit a 15 or 21L engel between the front seat if the centre console is removed. I just read the latest 4wd Monthly on saw that the F250 is able to fit a 40L Engel between the seats so that may be an option to have in a Troopy if there is 3 kids in the back seat.

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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 13:59

Friday, Jan 05, 2007 at 13:59

Hi Kev,

I just ran the ruler over the console space behind the handbrake lever in my RV. The useable area is 180mm wide, between the seat belt buckles and you'd probably get about 400mm in length.

I've no idea of the external dimensions of those two little Engel's, hope that helps.

I think member Lucy has a small Waeco cooler in that space in his Troopy.

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