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I feel bad for future campers in remote locations as they might uncover dumped deposits in the dunes. So I've decided the way to go is to use a portable loo and plop into a bag. Then use the very expensive poo powder to absorb.... the poop. Much more considerate for those that use a free camp...

Hi, Have the pics been posted? I'm also thinking of fitting the heater. I was thinking in the wing space at the left hand rear. I thought I'd seen some pictures of this set up but can't find them now, Cheers

Hi, I see in Oz they produce perspex headlight protectors for the series 70, 1999 to 2007. But the sellers do not post overseas. Does any one have a contact that will send to the UK or a UK supplier? Cheers

I've never wanted to raise my troopy but I had an offer for EFS suspension I couldn't refuse. It's a 2 inch lift and I've not thought before about the wheel and tire set up for this. The present ones are on split rims and skinny hi-miler tires. With a 2 inch lift I think I need something wider...

Starcruiser, I apologise to all Brians in advance, except Cabmasters who are misrepresenting their prices and wasting shopper's time.

No, the prices on the website have been wrong twice. Once he states it was a mistake and then the second time it's because it's 2019 prices, one or both of those statements is "wrong". If Cabmasters are a legitimate company they would sell for the price advertised, not hike them up when they...

I checked my emails, the tyres were originally advertised at £75 +VAT. When I made inquiries Brian said that is a mistake and they are £125+VAT. Now I see they are £100+VAT on the website so i asked to buy and he says the new 2019 price is £125+VAT. It's incompetence at best, a con at worse...

I've inquired about buying wheels for my 78 from this company. Then BRIAN has raised the price from what is displayed on the website, on two occasions. So the displayed prices are not the actual prices. Also they quote VAT addition, if you buy from them make sure they give a receipt with a VAT...

I'm in the UK a short time so prefer to be Independant so book direction I'm in control. yes the manual says close to the batteries. I was thinking 30Amp, but I saw a thread some where with someone putting huge fuses in, might as well have used nails. Couldn't think why they had such large rated...

I need size the fuses, any suggestions?

The cost of import I paid the post office was £59. Service was great.

Hi, Thanks for the advice, I checked what I could and everything is well wound into the loom. Wired the multimeter in but nothing broke the short. Some time I'll take the dash off for fun, it looks straight forward. But for now I've rerun the front lights and picked up the rear connection. It...

Electrical download is here. ftp://123.255.40.43/lc_kzj70_ce/Electrical%20Wiring%20Supplement.pdf

Hi, Thanks for the replies, I've found a thread on here from 2013 which has a helpful manual. I found it using google and it sent me back here! Manual EWD 168F I've cut the wire to the rear, drastic i know but I can reconnect, and disconnected loom to the front, so only the dash is left. From...

Is it my imagination but is anything electrical is not a hot topic? Are circuit diagrams not easily available? I've narrowed the short to the dash. The Haynes manual states there is a conection to "LAMP REMINDER RELAY AND CLOCK" The clock is working but is the lamp reminder relay the...

Hi, I'm blowing the tail light fuse. Trouble shooting but I don't have the correct wiring drawing, I need the specific one for HZJ78 year 2000 4.2 diesel. The front coils model. I have a Haynes manaul but the drawings are generic. Some thing under the dash, a relay maybe, the instrument cluster...

Ah, it's a factory option. This troopy was born as an ambulance for an industrial site so didn't really need the 4x4 capacity. It doesn't have diff lock either. It has 2H, 4H and 4L. I want to disengage the hubs in 2H as, I believe, this is economical over long distance and less wear of the...

I've answered my own question. The cheap ones are fakes made in China. Real AISIM are made in Japan. AISIM are sending me the correct part number and hopefully a vendor. Euro4x4 tell me no one has complained, probably because their bones are being bleached by the desert sun. Well perhaps an over...

Yes. But why are there 2 AISIMS at different prices. I'm enquiring with euro4x4 and AISIM as i don't think they make an ECO model. The initial response is that the ECO is made in China and half the price of the other. Is the other the real one? I dunno and awaiting reply. But I won't be trudting...

That should read ambulancia and parts

Hi yes sorry about that. I'm welsh. I'm working in peru and bought the company's old troopy ambulsncia to convert to an Overlander and then explore South America at the end of contract. I have my holidays in wales and pick up posts when home

Hi, Yes i tried them. They don't stock the correct ones. The correct ones are rather expensive. I'll keep looking and try and handle them to see the quality. I was going to change the bolts to anti theft anyway as anything not welded or rivited on cars in South America are stolen. Cheers

Looks like a good design.

Not cheap either, is there a UK supplier?

Why dreadful, whats so bad?

I'm seeing large price variations for locking hubs. From £50 to £100 for one AVM 455 So can one trust the cheapies. There must be fakes out there? Cheers, Alex

Will do. When is back on the troopy. But you could google maypole website. Like I did its a bit big but it had elastic edging so tuckd under front and back really well. Pics will follow

Hi, I need to see and be seen on Peruvian roads so looking to switch the troopy head lights to LED. Plenty of options on the net. I don't want a halo or flashing to music so does anyone have recommendstions? Nothing flash hoho. Couldn't ser a thread on this, Cheers, Alex

I bought one from oz. £245 including shipping but I expect the customs chaps will open the box

I've been thinking about those punctures. I can't see how Toyota would fit wheels that result in punctures. There must have been a reason such as rust or a damaged wheel. I think I'll invest in a bead breaker hammer and spare tubes and make sure the rims are not damaged

I bought this cover on Amazon, it's for. T5 VW but I thought I'd give it a go. Maypole MP6584 It fits great, a little wide so the door openings sag a bit, bit it's so long it tucks underneath the front and back bumpers. And the door openings are in about the right place. The straps at the back...

Will do. And I was looking for a chandlers website as they have great stainless kit. So I needed that too, Cheers.

Yes I'm thinking the same. I'm going to fit dynamat anyway and some heat insulation as I'm planning a south american trip. The equipment prices look reasonable enough to try it. The space is tight thou. About 100mm width. Can only try.

I'm thinking of fitting in my troopy 78 between the trim panel and the outer wing in the rear. The 50 litre could do it as long as there are not sharp parts to tear the bladder. looks like they have reduced prices so it's worth an experiment to see if it works. Thanks for the link.

I thought about stainless, very expensive to buy and I'm not sure keeping it clean would be too much effort if it is not used regularly. The bladder looks good, double lined and designed for the movement of a boat so should be abrasive resistant.

Hi, Does anyone know of a UK supplier for water bladders similar to these? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/85Ltrs-4x4-4wd-and-SUV-Accessories1450mm-x-200mm-x-600mm-Hanging-Type-DW85H/321264326984?hash=item4accd89948:g:~6EAAOSwPcVVyAwy...

I'm just about to buy one of these from Oz. Is the feedback good?

Hi, I'm fitting an alarm to my troopy but can't see why I have certain 30A fuses. I don't have the correct circuit diagram. The troopy is a 2000 year and doesnt have power windows or diff lock. But the fuse cover shows I have 4x square 30A fuses and label them Door, Diff, Power and Heater. I...

Why the punctures? Having lots defeats the advantage? No need to split the rim if its not punctured? Shipping might be expensive from Peru.

I'm starting to appreciate the split rims now after watching the you tube videos and these comments. I like the idea of changing the tyres without fuss. I've read a safety pamphlet that recommends using a 3m long hose and standing far away when inflating which is sound advice. I can do that...

No black magic then, simple stuff. Tempting to just carry spare tubes and a tire rather than two wheels?

I need to understand how they work, and how to change a tire first hand I think. Then I'll know the pros and cons. Cheers.

I did a search but couldn't see a thread on this. My troopy has split rims, to be honest I never heard of them. So I've googled and read bad things, dangerous, fatalities etc. Scared the crap out of me! So do I ditch then now? I have no experience of them so is it worth learning now, or just go...

Can anyone supply a link for a circuit diagram that includes external power supplies from local mains, 120 & 220 VAC?

The garage that did the rust work sent me the before and after pictures. Looks like the roof gutter and window frames were rotten but not much else where. Those leaves look refurbished but I believe they are new. The troopy doesn't look this good underneath now, I'd best have it coated fast.