Hello from South Africa

[Toffieappel]

Hello Everyone, we are new to the forum and to Land Cruisers but have done overlanding with previous make and models.

Your name: (especially if you're using an alias )
Gerrie & Trudi Engelbrecht

Your Cruiser: (Model, age, mileage etc)
1995 land Cruiser 80 VX Limited 279000KM

Mods on your Cruiser:
Dobinson Suspension
Intercooler
long range feul tanks
Fridge / freezer 80L National Luna
Nat Luna battery system
Drawer System
60L water tank
Roof rack
Rooftop tent
Invertors (200Watt and 1200Watt)
Front and rear camera

--- Desert Wolf off road trailer ---



Plans for your Cruiser: (what does it want to be when it grows up A family hauler, overlander, off-road monster truck? And what mods do you plan to make to it?)
Have a long life with the family -- all grown-up

4x4 Experience:
all over Southern Africa.

Anything else you think is interesting or relevant:
Would like to know the specs on this 4x4 with the 24 valve diesel turbo engine. There are some many models, very confusing

Also, don't forget to put your cruiser details in your signature (in your Profile) so that people know what vehicle you have when you respond to posts! And also indicate in your profile where you're based


note sure how to add yet but will work it out.

 

[Julian T]

Welcome to the forum Gerrie & Trudi Engelbrecht, where abouts in SA are you?

 

[Gary Stockton]

Hartlik welkom. Daar's verskillende PDF dokumente in die 'Downloads' area - gaan soek so 'n bietjie

 

[Toffieappel]

Thank for the welcome.

Julian: we are from Johannesburg, Kempton Park

Gary: Thanks will have a look

 

[Toffieappel]

Gary, help asb. waar is die download area? jammer vir die dom vraag.

 

[Gary Stockton]

If you're using a browser there should be section at the top called 'Service Manuals'. Link:

Www.landcruiserclub.net/forums/downloads.php

you may need more posts to access that I expect - so some posts on your truck and travels will help

groete

 

[Olazz]

Welcome G&T !

Pics are a mandatory requirement here !!

 

[Toffieappel]

Ok this is the only picturesI have with me now.

This was a quick trip a view weeks ago to Mbizi bush camp in the north west province in South Africa. Nothing Major.





Regards

 

[Gary Stockton]

Looks great - what trailer are you using?

 

[Toffieappel]

It is a Desert Wolf Lynx.

Nice trailer with all the bits to be self sufficient, setup of the tent is easy and quick, great build quality all stainless steel. Bit on the heavy side with a custom 1800kg axel to match the cruisers wheel base.

 

[clivehorridge]

Welcome to the forum Gerrie & Trudi, what a handsome "unmodified" looking modified truck you have there!

Lots of saffas on this forum as you will now appreciate, and a helpful bunch they are too

Looking forward to some trailer details and of course many more photos!

 

[Toffieappel]

Thanks again for the welcome.

I have a list of questions on the cruiser but will asked them in due time.


Trailer Specs

• 3CR12 stainless steel chassis with black marine epoxy coating
• auto-reverse brake system
• leaf springs and adjustable safari shock absorbers
• Firestone Air Assist air suspension
• axle stabilisers
• 1000kg load capacity
• heavy-duty tow coupler with safety chain
• brackets for accessories
• load containers
• one main load container
• rear-mounted spare wheel carrier
• all containers come standard with adjustable stainless steel latches and dust proof seals.
• stabiliser feet to stabilise the trailer when not hooked to a vehicle is standard.
• 80 liter front tank
• 90 liter rear tank
• 12 V high-pressure water pump with auto on / off, supply on demand pump system installed in trailer
• The oak kitchen, with kitchen utensils, cutlery and crockery for six people, a work surface and a gas stove, is fitted in the rear door. One or two large drawers can also be installed to improve access to the bottom of the load container. The drawers pull out towards the rear of the trailer and are accessible from the kitchen.
• Desert Wolf stainless steel fold-up table with wash basin (750x1830x55mm)
• 80L Nat Luna Fridge / Freezer
• 2 X 40 WATT Solar Panels
• Dual Battery system 2 X 105 AH
• Rooftop Tent
• Desert Wolf Side walls (3/8) for Octagon Fly sheet - grade 304 (non magnetic)
• Stainless steel ladder with wide non-slip steps and safety rail with canvas storage bag
• High Density Mattress (Double bed 1370 mm x 1900 mm x 150 mm )
• Invertor
• 12V Lights all around

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See the link for the trailer's details. http://www.desert-wolf.com/dw/produ...-trailers/lynx-not-too-big-not-too-small.html

We bought the trailer 2nd hand but the previous owner "my father-in-law" fitted all the extra whistles and bells possible to the trailer.
I just need to find a nice gas camping geyser for the shower.

 

[Gary Stockton]

You can look at the Kariba geyser - or have those fallen out of favour now?

Trailer looks lekka!

 

[clivehorridge]

Thanks for posting the spec and photos, a pretty comprehensive looking trailer there

 

[iceman]

Welcome Boet

Whats your next trip going to be?

 

[Toffieappel]

Hello Iceman


We hoping to do a trip to Botswana (Moremi and Chobi) and Namibia (Caprivi and then kaokoland). We did the trip before but in a Pajero DID. The Cruiser is still new to our family and can't wait to take the open road.

Will be playing out on a trail this weekend and hope for the best.

Regards

 

[lc 120]

Hi Gerrie,
Nice looking cruiser, I'm sure you will enjoy Chobi in the 80 with all that loose sand in the park. We used to live in Garorone and spent many happy times in that area...

 

[Toffieappel]

I took the cruiser for the first time out on a 4x4 trail close by to put it through it passes. Had loads of fun and was very happy with its performance.