Expedition Preparation Specialists?

I agree with Bundalene - Mulgo is excellent.

They do everything from bars and racks to custom interior fabrication, tyres, pop-up roofs, water and fuel tanks, racks, custom electrics, floor and exterior storage boxes etc etc etc - all done properly like it's his own car and with an eye to weight savings (he works primarily in aluminium other than obvious structural/running gear. He specialises in long distance touring fitouts, and I believe is currently prepping a vehicle for a multi-continent expedition.

It would IMHO be the equal at least of any UK outfitter. Another option for more straight accessories, suspension and mechanical is Graeme Cooper (also Sydney); and Bruce Davis (Sydney) for engine performance upgrades, suspension and general accessories.

PM me if you need any further details.

Gav

Agree with you Gav....Mulgo knows his stuff and customer service is flawless

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Originally Posted by Rubicon

Other option to get one prepared by and shipped from Nene Overland in the UK.

I would welcome any ideas on the above.

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I'm pretty sure you couldnt do this either as the general rule of thumb is that to import a vehicle from overseas you must have owned and used the vehicle for 12 months prior to you importing it. I have a friend who finished a kit car a month before he entered the country having owned it for 3 years, but as it wasnt registered or used 12 months prior (as it was in bits) he wasnt allowed to bring it in...

i'm not sure if there are exceptions to this... but i'm sure someone can clarify?

Steve

I had my 98 300TDI converted to a pop top by Mulgo a year ago.I couldn't be happier.
It's so easy to erect and fold down-can be done in a minute-yes it is the oztent of poptops:)-
I am a slightly built 60kg grey headed lady and find I can handle the set up/fold down with ease.The bed folds up into the roof when not reqd giving heaps of room to walk about /dress /get out of the rain etc
It has done plenty of outback /off road in the last 12 months.It is warm cosy when needed but gives great crossflow ventilation when it's hot.
The recent mouse plague on Googs track held no qualms for me but those in swags/tents had severely disturbed sleep:p
I can vouch for Daniel's quality workmanship and importantly for insurance ,registration needs engineering accreditation to satisfy regulations not only in NSW but in my home state of VIC.
He is great to deal with and will discuss any concerns queries you have before and during the conversion process,dealing patiently with my occasional exercise of "the woman's perogative to change her mind:("

Check out the Mulgo site-mine is the green Defender-and I have seen some of the latest batch too.
He will set it up inside to your specifications too.
I have mine set up with some home built quick remove modules so can become your standard Defer SW easily at any time.
Mulgo does some great set ups of a more permanent nature.
Feel free to Pm if you would like to discuss further.
I'm very happy with my conversion,
Cheers,
Mary

I would be glad to have your 110 shipped down here to Hobart on the Spirit of Tasmania, with you Visa Gold card, and you will get back a fully prepped, safe and reliable rig.

I am quite happy to go through some ideas with you, you can PM me or call 0408 995 635 , or (03) 6229 1102 business hours. I'll require info like where and for how long you are planning on going, how much gear and stores you intend to take, how many passengers, and believe it or not, yours and their height and weight.


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JC

I think your to cashed up!, you cant buy the ( EXPERIENCE) by throwing money at it.

It may be worth factoring into you trip, that if you build this vehicle yourself from various or a single supplier, than you will intimately know it's quirks and how things work. Perhaps a deeper level than you may care for, but I would love to know how to change a axel or CV for example.
I guess time, knowledge, space, equipment, confidence are all things that need to be factored in to do so.

And not one reply from the original poster:angel:

Hi,

Thanks for all the comments, all welcome, some more than others. To cover a few things. I apologize for the Mulgo comment, I have also apologized to Daniel personally, however some of the comments by others are at least as inaccurate, but that's OK.

Covering a few points, I have just disposed of a Troopy camper van which must rank as one of the worst vehicles I have come into contact with. My reason for the post is to get serious information prior to any purchase and find specialists able to do the work (if possible close to home). Whilst I can and have built/rebuilt several cars and motorbikes previously, and I am quite capable of undertaking most jobs, I would prefer to use the services of someone who knows these vehicles intimately, in order to get a fully sorted vehicle, particularly given the sort of use intended.

Initially we were thinking of a new Defender, but looking at the comments on these forums, doubts have arisen on this option, so looking at alternatives. Hence the post.

Paul

Well is you do go a Defender, and if you choose Daniel at Mulgo, you will be pleased. I had a conversation with him on Friday regarding an Ex Box whilst he was on holidays, he emailed me the invoice Sunday, I paid it Monday, parcel arrived today - Tuesday.

I don't think it could be any smoother.