Hi all,

It’s been a while since I last was on the HUBB, shame! We returned from an Africa overland trip in 2013 and now intend to go to Australia in about 2 years with our (by that time) 2-3 year old daughter for 6 months.

In Africa we were only two and had a fantastic equipped LC HZJ78. Now we think for Ozzie and three of us a LC 79 double cab would be best. I don’t mind an older model and high mileage, as long as the vehicle is in perfect condition.

We cannot find a vehicle that suits our needs: (something like a) LC 79 double cab, ‘overland ready’ (fridge, storages, extra battery, decent tires, heavy duty suspension, cooking place, snorkel, extra fuel tank, bull bar, etc.). Plus a family sized ‘roof top tent’ (4p, 1.80m width).

Does anyone know such a thing is on the market in Australia? Or should it be better to either change our wish list or find someone who can build this for us?

The thing is that I am not technically gifted, so I cannot build it myself (leaving aside absence of time and the distance; I live in the Netherlands).

What would be the best way forward? Just wait until something comes by on Gumtree? Is there someone who could build what we need? Other suggestions?

Many thanks!

P.s. After our trip we shall have to sell the vehicle, so it is not worth to invest an extreme amount of money, nevertheless a safe vehicle for some serious 4x4 is key