MARTY CONVERSION

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The build of our car is extensive, with each modification carefully thought out and planned. Below you can find the things we have done or bought with weight as a primary consideration for each modification, as was limited interior space. 

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GOAL 1: STRONG 4x4, BIG ENOUGH TO SLEEP IN 

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  • 2007 Toyota Landcruiser HZJ78 

  • 4.2L 6 cylinder, 1HZ engine 

  • Five-speed manual gearbox 

  • Two-speed transfer gearbox 

  • Air-conditioning 

  • Power steering 

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GOAL 2: EXTREMELY CAPABLE OFF-ROAD

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Two years on the road, with different conditions and different kind of roads requires a very strong 4×4 vehicle. We chose de Land Cruiser Troophy as it is a very strong and reliable car and it is an easy car to fix in every part of the world. I have added: 

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  • Brakes:

    • Bendix Ultimate Front brake pads 

    • AT412 Performance disc set 

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  • Protection & Recovery: Going duo for two years, we need to be able to get ourselfs unstuck.

    • Warn Winch 9000 

    • Waffle Boards 2x 

    • Elastic Towe Rope 

    • D-Shackle 

    • Hi-Lift Jack 

    • Shovel 

    • Spot Gen3: when you are really lost 

    • Fire Extinguisher 

    • Gobi-X Steering Guard 

    • Assorted Recovery Equipment 

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  • Snorkel:

    • Grand General Snorkel 

    • Washable and reusable Air filter 

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  • Lighting: Inside and out, being able to see is a must

    • 4 hella fog lights 

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GOAL 3: INTERIOR LIVING SPACE

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Two years travelling is not a vacation, it’s a lifestyle. We're building our LandCruiser into a house on wheels with a comfortable bed and a nice living space – to be able to escape the bugs, the rain, or even just escape the world for an evening. The build and design is centred around a Pop up roof and interior cabinets we designed and built.

 

  • Pop-up rooftop, Alu-Cab Herculas Conversion Gen3

    • Tent conversion. Flip-up. Time to erect ±23 seconds. Time to close ±30 seconds 

    • 2 Stork lights for reading 

    • 4 Diffused LED lights 

    • Waterproof Canvas ​

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  • Interior: allows for standing, sitting and sleeping in the rear of the Land Cruiser 

    • Custom built cabinets for camper from Plywood 

    • Cabinets can be locked 

    • Rooftop can be moved all the way up to give more space 

    • Custom Cushions for Living Area 

    • Seating area easily converts to second bed 

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GOAL 4: IMPROVED SLEEPING, COOKING AND EATING

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Two years from South Africa to Egypte, from Uruguay to Alaska on our previous expedition taught us a lot.  We love camping, varied food and cooking. We want to sleep up off the ground out of the mud. With that in mind, the following modifications where made:

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  •  Fridge:

    • 60 L, Luna Fridge with freezer 

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  • Kitchen & Cooking:

    • Coleman Gasoline Stove. 

    • Base 2-Pot Set and Frying Pan 

    • Dutch Oven 

    • oBialetti Moka Express Percolator. For that morning cup 

    • Drop Down Table 

    • Small Blender 

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  • Awning: Sun shade over the kitchen area at the rear which can handle strong winds. 

    • Shadow Awning (Ezi-Awn Batwing 270°) Time to erect ±30 seconds. Time to close ±45 seconds

    • Aluminium construction 

    • Imported reflective fabric 

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  • Sleeping area

    • USB powered fan for the warm nights 

    • Gooze Wool Blanket and Pillows 

    • Linen Fitted Sheets and Pillowcases for alll seasons

    • Extra topper mattress

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GOAL 5: ABILITY TO BE SELF-CONTAINED FOR WEEKS AT A TIME

 

Our aim is to get off the beaten path once in a while, sowe need to be able to support ourselves for a few days:

 

  • Water System: Water is the number one limiter for days without resupply

    • 40 liter drinking Water Tank

    • 40 liter normal Water Tank 

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  • Batteries: Isolated batteries mean I can run the fridge for days without starting the engine

    • Discovery EV31 AGM Battery 

    • Mounted in Battery bracket 

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  • On Board Air Compressor & Tire Repair: self-repair is a must

    • LCKMP12 - ARB Compressor, Portable (You need to change the tire pressure constantly) 

    • Puncture Repair Kit 

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GOAL 6: SECURE STORAGE FOR ALL MY STUFF

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To Keep our valuables safe and especially the car we have built in the following: 

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  • Security/Locks o Lockable Security Console 

    • Hidden compartments 

    • BearLock, fully integrated 

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MISCELLANEOUS OTHER MODIFICATIONS AND GEAR

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  • Navigation: I drove AK-Argentina without a GPS. I’m not doing that again.

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  • Electrical: I don’t like inverters – they are inefficient, heavy and hot.

    • Victron Phoenix 800W Pure Sine Inverter which is connected with a Bluetooth dongle 

    • Battery Charger 25A 12-24V 

    • BlueSea 6Way Fused Circuit Breaker 

    • 220V Powerpoints 3pin and 2 pin 2x 

    • 12V Powerpoints (usb) 3x 

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  • Camping / Other: Stuff to make life on the road more enjoyable. 

    • Fenix TK35 Ultimate Edition (2018 version) LED-zaklamp

    • Petzl Tikka Head Lamp.

    • Pioneer Radio & Speaker Set 

    • Steiner Predator Pro Binoculars

    • Trono Light Weight Inflatable Chairs 

    • Mifi Router 

    • Scrubba Washing Bag for easy cleaning of clothes 

    • Trasharoo wheel covers for wood and waste 

    • Tropilex Hammack 

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" With that, our house on wheels is complete".

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