18 months after getting my first 4x4 I upgraded to Hilux
Got my 2,5 D-4D SRX SC yesterday.
This will be a pet project to turn it into a 4x4 camper ... :D
New Hilux owner
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ChrisF
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Re: New Hilux owner
Chris baie welkom by die forum dis regtig die beste forum ooit hoop jy geniet dit hier tussen al die hilux manne en VROUE
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Re: New Hilux owner
Hi Chris , welkom hier by ons 
Jy sal die hopelik baie interessant hier vind!
Vertel ons: beplan jy als met die van?
Jy sal die hopelik baie interessant hier vind!En oh ja....Baie Geluk met jou nuwe vanGot my 2,5 D-4D SRX SC yesterday
Vertel ons: beplan jy als met die van?
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Re: New Hilux owner
Welcome Chris! Your Hilux looks awesome!
When you do the camper conversion, please remember to post pics. As I said, many of us cannot read nor write, but we all know how to admire pictures of Hiluxes and their conversions into Power Machines! ;)
-F_D
When you do the camper conversion, please remember to post pics. As I said, many of us cannot read nor write, but we all know how to admire pictures of Hiluxes and their conversions into Power Machines! ;)
-F_D
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Re: New Hilux owner
Welcome Chris. I don't know what you envisage as a camper van, but I'm already anxious that you don't spoil what is already a beautifully neat and clean Hilux. Looks like it's just out of the box! 
I don't know what you envisage as a camper van, but I'm already anxious that you don't spoil what is already a beautifully neat and clean Hilux. Looks like it's just out of the box! When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: New Hilux owner
Thanks for all the wlcome wishes.
The camper plan includes a 2nd battery in the engine compartment (expect a few enquiries in this regard). All of the other work is to happen inside the canopy. I want to see if I can get away without a roof rack, to keep the "clean look". Come to think of it - need something to keep the stones kicked up by the front wheels from chiping the side of the vehicle, possibly rock sliders. I need a towbar, but want to get something which incorporates recovery points. Definately a bash plate, possibly a bumper with winch a bit later .....
Mud Dog, JIP, she only had 250km on the clock when I took that pic. :)
BUT, currently busy extending the garage. None of this will happen untill I can work in the garage. Promise to take many pics as the project unfolds.
The camper plan includes a 2nd battery in the engine compartment (expect a few enquiries in this regard). All of the other work is to happen inside the canopy. I want to see if I can get away without a roof rack, to keep the "clean look". Come to think of it - need something to keep the stones kicked up by the front wheels from chiping the side of the vehicle, possibly rock sliders. I need a towbar, but want to get something which incorporates recovery points. Definately a bash plate, possibly a bumper with winch a bit later .....
Mud Dog, JIP, she only had 250km on the clock when I took that pic. :)
BUT, currently busy extending the garage. None of this will happen untill I can work in the garage. Promise to take many pics as the project unfolds.
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Re: New Hilux owner
Now that you clarify you're gonna build something into the canopy, it sounds much better. I was having visions of a caravan type load body replacement! 
In that case I doubt you'll get away without a roof carrier unless you make use of a trailer. 
In that case I doubt you'll get away without a roof carrier unless you make use of a trailer. When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: New Hilux owner
Chris, welkom, bly jy het wel kom aansluit. Hier is alles Hilux, en hier is hope info.
En baie vriendelike Hilux mense.
Groete,
Heinrich
En baie vriendelike Hilux mense.
Groete,
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Re: New Hilux owner
Ja, baie welkom Chris. Ons enkelkajuite is maar in die minderheid. Sien uit na jou projek.
