ex-Telstra GU Cab chassis - ideas on a fit out
Submitted: Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:00
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Member - BindoonBlu (WA)
I have just bought an ex telstra GU 4.2Td and am looking for advise or suggestions on a fitout for the Rosco pod on the back. The
cook an I (bit like an old movie title isnt it) are looking to head off soon with a caravan but want the option of taking sideroads without the caravan. I was thinking of an Oztent for the side trips where the caravan wont go. In the back I would like to have storage - shelves etc for fridge kitchen etc. Ideas and fotos would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the recent advice on manual hubs. I am also looking to replace the standard driver bucket and passenger bucket and a half with 2 buckets possible from a Patrol wgaon and centre console. Appreciate the support of this
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Reply By: Member - kwk56pt - Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:52
Monday, Nov 05, 2012 at 23:52
I used security mesh to partition
mine length wise so I had 1000mm one side and 600 the other. The 1000mm side took a 60 litre evakool nicely as its 860 mm long. I made drawers from alloy angle and fitted 3 nally tubs to each drawer frame. I used 20mm x20mm alloy tube to make the carcase and flexiliner style quebelok fittings to join it together. The 1000mm side is a good depth for the long fridge chairs and fold up table.
The other side is 600mm high from the bottom and takes the generator
toilet icebox and jerry cans strapped on their backs. I used 10mm marine ply for the decking. Cheap ply has lots of voids in the internal ply so best to use the dearer stuff.
I had a shelf all the way across 140mm down from the roof to take the oztent, mattress lefft self inflated, bedding and personal bags.
If you don't plan to sleep in it best to assemble the bulky stuff, write down the measurements, draw a plan of the pod and work out the best design to suit the stuff you intend to carry for your style of camping.
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