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  1. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    Hello SteveS, we went with the flip top as a replacement for a RTT. My better half liked the RTT but didn't like the time it took to set up and pack away. With the top up and the bed in the raised position there is plenty of head roof to stretch out with pipe, slippers and the dog as well.
  2. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    Hello Charlie, I think you'll be happy with your choice. When you get there, say hello to the Alu-Cab team for me.
  3. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    Hello SteveS, sorry for the slow response - we've been away for a couple of weeks. The top is bolted and glued (marine grade sikaflex) The 78 is a "body on chassis" design and thus the body is not a stressed component. The frame of the conversion acts to give rigidity to the body after the top...
  4. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    G'Day Charlie, it really works well for the two of us. A lot of the time is spent outside when camping, but it is great to be able to sit at a table inside out of the weather when necessary.
  5. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    G'Day Pumpy, I agree about the Alu-Cab flip top being well thought out. I guess that's what happens when people who design the gear actually use the gear as well.
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  9. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    Hello Charlie, no worries. The internal set up is as simple as possible. Two boxes, one on either side of the vehicle, the 80lt fridge behind the passenger seat and the 60lt water tank behind the driver's seat. The solar regulator and 12v outlets are on the left hand side and the water is piped...
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  12. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    Hello StarCruiser, I agree about making nice overlanders. The 2 x 90 lt diesel tanks give us a comfortable 1000 km range on sealed roads (with about an extra 100 km in "reserve"), the 60 lt water tanks give us four days without needing to top up and the solar panels give us virtually...
  13. AlanofOZ

    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    Thanks Chas, we are really happy with our "new" Troopy. Alan
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    VDJ78R Flip Top camper conversion

    G'Day. I can see that there are a few threads about Troopy conversions, and I thought people might be interested in the one I recently had done. We had operated for a while with a roof top tent and a basic fit out in the back, with a dual battery system, 180w solar panel and regulator, an 80lt...
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