Ideas to setup a 130 HCPU for travel

[jasonedu]

Hi Everyone,

We are throwing around ideas at the moment on how we should set up the tub for travel.

Our plans at the moment is for 135 ltr tank at the front of the tub (one of the dolium ones).

At the back we will have the fridge on a slide, and next to that two drawers. The bottom drawer will be a quick pull out kitchen setup (drifta type of thing) and the top for storage. All of this will be below the level of the top of the tub and will be accessed through the rear.

We will have a hard canopy on the top with side opening only. This will just be some plastic boxes, recovery equipment, clothing, and general camping stuff. No big plans in this space, maybe just some easily moveable dividers. We will also have some pull out lids to access the holes underneath (behind the fridge for example) to store stuff we don't need very often.

The tyre is taking up a prime piece of real estate at the moment so would like to move that - was originally thinking vertically above the fuel tank but it will be too high. So don't have a nice solution for that yet.

Finally would like to top this off with a roof top tent. Would love one of the Maggiolina hard roof tents if the budget can stretch that far. Otherwise we are thinking of a more traditional rooftop tent.

If we go with the normal rooftop tent we are thinking of keeping the canopy height down (probably to the line of the gutter on the cab) with the tent on top just to keep drag down. We think a full height canopy will never be filled so wont miss this space at the top but we have concerns it will look stupid.

Anyone have any thoughts of the practicalities of this setup - or possibly have other ideas and suggestions?

Would also like to see examples of tub canopies. Already know of the CamelBac but if there are others out there would love to see the pics so we could get an idea what we should be asking for.

Cheers guys

[juddy]

We have started to get ours kitted, and this is work in progress so far.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/412.jpg
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We have a drop down fridge, slide, as we found the normal slide in the rear tub, too high....

[Drover]

Nice truck Juddy...looks great;)

[LandieMan]

We recently completed a year around Australia in 130 HCPU. We fitted out the rear tub with a removable set-up as shown in the photos below. It was simple, versatile and cheap to build . And it worked really well for us. There was no side access with our canopy so everything went in and out the rear door/tailgate. This helped with security, the less that opens and shuts the better I think.

We had thought about putting some drawers in the large open space to the left of the fridge slide but they were quite expensive so we just bought some plastic containers that fitted nicely plus used the space for heavy jerry cans of fuel. We put a piece of plywood the width of the space under everything so that you could slide the whole lot in and out to get easy access to the full length of the tub without having to go crawling. The kitchen from our Trak Shak could slide in here too if required.

There's a storage cavity forward of the fridge that was accessed by lifting a "trapdoor" on the top surface. We used this for longer term storage items like spares, empty jerries, dive gear etc. The "wings" on each side to the rear of the spare tyres could be lifted to access more storage space at the sides. Under the one on the left was the auxiliary battery. The top surface was carpeted with timber edges and straps that limited the movement of stuff staked in the back while driving.

The tyres were relatively thin so could fit OK in the position shown. Positioning them here meant the weight was low (better than on the roof) as well as kept the weight forward which was an advantage because we towed a camper trailer. It took a bit of muscle to get them out but fortunately we didn't have to do it very often.

The sliding windows at the rear of the cab were used to access the shelves at the front. This worked really well as the kids could keep their stuff up out of the way as well as guide book etc but could still access it whilst on the road.

If you have any other questions just ask.

Cheers, Landieman

[The ho har's]

Suppose this is not you are thinking of, but you did say..

"or possibly have other ideas and suggestions?"


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Our tourer:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[towe0609]

You could always replace the tub with a flat top and get yourself a Carry Me Camper or similar.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Sorry - no experience with the tub - mine came with a custom tray.

[Benz]

i'm setting up my 130 HCPU to do the big lap next year.
my plans for the tub is similar to yours.

a canvas canopy will cover the tray which opens at both sides as well as the back.
i will have a 150L poly tank up the front of the tray (900x600x300mm)
i will the have the back of the tray (rear of car) free to install 2 draws side by side. each draw about 500W x 1000L x 300mm high.

then on top of the two draws and tank, a false floor will level everything out.

waiting for one of those full length Hannibal roof racks b4 i can start building it though =[

[Ranga]

We're heading off around Oz in our 130 HCPU in a few weeks.

I went with a lift off canopy, fitted with 2 drop-down fridge slides. One will be for the fridge, front left of canopy, the other with be modified - thanks Harry ;) - to accommodate a kitchen like the one I designed in the attachment. The kitchen will contain a pull out stove, Coleman HWS, food, utensils and gas bottles. This will go on the left behind the fridge.

Drop-down slides were essential, as the wife and I are both shorties!

Down the middle will be JetTent with 2 double swags stacked on top.

Right hand side will have storage for clothes, portapotty and miscellaneous stuff.

Dual deep-cycle batteries wiill sit at the front of the canopy.

I like the idea of everything being lockable, the caopy easily removable when camping or at home, thus freeing up the Defender for other uses. Saves packing up camp if I want to go for a drive. When I get home, I can take the camper off and I have a usable tray again. Also saves packing and unpacking the canopy each trip.

]BTW - we're also taking a little poptop caravan to use as a base station.

[The ho har's]

We're heading off around Oz in our 130 HCPU in a few weeks.

I went with a lift off canopy, fitted with 2 drop-down fridge slides. One will be for the fridge, front left of canopy, the other with be modified - thanks Harry ;) - to accommodate a kitchen like the one I designed in the attachment. This will go on the left behind the fridge.

Down the middle will be JetTent with 2 double swags stacked on top.

Right hand side will have storage for clothes, portapotty and miscellaneous stuff.

BTW - we're also taking a little poptop caravan to use as a base station.

Your fridge slide was chopped up yesterday:o:) off to harry's work to work magic, we hope:):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[cal415]

Nice truck Juddy, my perfect 130. :)

[jasonedu]

We have started to get ours kitted, and this is work in progress so far.

I hope that was tongue in cheek. looks like a fully kitted out defender to me :D

[jasonedu]

any reason why most of you are putting the fridge up the front of canopy?

I like the idea from Landieman where it just slides out the back. The 60l ARB fridge is lower and fatter than other fridges I have seen so should work pretty well over the tailgate without the need for a drop down slide. A fatter and not so deep fridge should also make finding things easier.

We did consider the idea of a slide on camper type of setup but at the end of the day we still prefer sleeping in the tent on the ground where possible. The rooftop will just be from roadside camping or places where the ground is not suitable.

[jasonedu]

We recently completed a year around Australia in 130 HCPU. We fitted out the rear tub with a removable set-up as shown in the photos below. It was simple, versatile and cheap to build . And it worked really well for us. There was no side access with our canopy so everything went in and out the rear door/tailgate. This helped with security, the less that opens and shuts the better I think.

We had thought about putting some drawers in the large open space to the left of the fridge slide but they were quite expensive so we just bought some plastic containers that fitted nicely plus used the space for heavy jerry cans of fuel. We put a piece of plywood the width of the space under everything so that you could slide the whole lot in and out to get easy access to the full length of the tub without having to go crawling. The kitchen from our Trak Shak could slide in here too if required.

There's a storage cavity forward of the fridge that was accessed by lifting a "trapdoor" on the top surface. We used this for longer term storage items like spares, empty jerries, dive gear etc. The "wings" on each side to the rear of the spare tyres could be lifted to access more storage space at the sides. Under the one on the left was the auxiliary battery. The top surface was carpeted with timber edges and straps that limited the movement of stuff staked in the back while driving.

The tyres were relatively thin so could fit OK in the position shown. Positioning them here meant the weight was low (better than on the roof) as well as kept the weight forward which was an advantage because we towed a camper trailer. It took a bit of muscle to get them out but fortunately we didn't have to do it very often.

The sliding windows at the rear of the cab were used to access the shelves at the front. This worked really well as the kids could keep their stuff up out of the way as well as guide book etc but could still access it whilst on the road.

If you have any other questions just ask.

Cheers, Landieman

Hi Landieman,

How is your setup attached the the tub? Does it just sit there or have you bolted it on?

Jason

[juddy]

We used to have the fridge at the rear tub but as I am I dwarf I found it hard to get in the fridge, the drop down makes it alot better.

[jasonedu]

I am thinking the fridge would be on the floor of the tub.

from the pics you have posted it looks like even with the fridge down it is above the wheel arch which would be higher than the floor of the tub. Or does it go down further.

That is one nice looking 130 you have there juddy!


We used to have the fridge at the rear tub but as I am I dwarf I found it hard to get in the fridge, the drop down makes it alot better.

[jerryd]

We have started to get ours kitted, and this is work in progress so far.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/412.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/413.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/414.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/415.jpg

We have a drop down fridge, slide, as we found the normal slide in the rear tub, too high....

That looks good Justin, where did you get that unit :angel:

[The ho har's]

OH for goodness sake everyone juddy is not going to get his head in his 130 soon:eek::D

His "new" 130 is set up just about the same as his "old" 130:D

yes a very nice unit:) but ours is better and RED:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[jasonedu]

OH for goodness sake everyone juddy is not going to get his head in his 130 soon:eek::D

His "new" 130 is set up just about the same as his "old" 130:D

yes a very nice unit:) but ours is better and RED:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Is there any other colour? We had to wait 4 months for it but it was worth it.

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[The ho har's]

Yes you don't get to see many RED 130's we are a special bunch aren't we:D

ours is fire engine red not a standard LR colour, a CFA colour;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

OH for goodness sake everyone juddy is not going to get his head in his 130 soon:eek::D

His "new" 130 is set up just about the same as his "old" 130:D

yes a very nice unit:) but ours is better and RED:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Mrs HH

Remember i did not start this thread, i only offered my comments, and pictures as this was a 130 HCPU related thread, ( not a 130 Tray back thread ) "so get ya boots on and walk up yonda hill" :D

1 Its not new its a year and a half old now.
2 No its not the same as the old 130 :twisted:
3 Yes it is very nice
4 No yours is not better
5 Yes yours is red ( whats your point )


You dont see many Red 130's, and yours does look very good ( its fire engine red so that helps ). And you dont see many silver 130's or come to think of it black ones......

jasonedu 130 is very rare never seen a 130 Puma in that colure.

[juddy]

That looks good Justin, where did you get that unit :angel:

Mrs HH:wasntme:

[The ho har's]

jasonedu,

Sorry for hijacking your thread..well I am..don't know about juddy:p

Just having a bit of fun, juddy, jerryd and ourselves have been camping together so know each other;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

jasonedu,

Sorry for hijacking your thread..well I am..don't know about juddy:p

Just having a bit of fun, juddy, jerryd and ourselves have been camping together so know each other;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

You did no hijacking, it's a free forum. Jerry is a good friend of mine. I might have a few things you could be interested in.

[The ho har's]

You did no hijacking, it's a free forum. Jerry is a good friend of mine. I might have a few things you could be interested in.

what?? pm me:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[rangietragic]

nice setup landieman,a 130 AND a trak shak.man after my own heart.

[jasonedu]

jasonedu,

Sorry for hijacking your thread..well I am..don't know about juddy:p

Just having a bit of fun, juddy, jerryd and ourselves have been camping together so know each other;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

no i was more than happy to see you go after the non-red 130's!

[The ho har's]

no i was more than happy to see you go after the non-red 130's!

:lol::lol:

go the RED defers:thumbsup:

Mind you I have not seen a Black 130 only 110's

hmmm back some time ago there was a thread about a guy that desperately wanted a white 110/130 not sure which, none available at the time, so bought a black one and painted it white:eek: go figure:confused:

Mrs hh:angel:

[LandieMan]

Hi Landieman,

How is your setup attached the the tub? Does it just sit there or have you bolted it on?

Jason

There's a couple of M6 bolts holding it forward against the front of the tub through the tub rim and four M6 along the bottom edge closest to the tail gate to hold it down. The bottom surface is carpeted to provide a bit of give and to deaden any vibration. It's designed just to slide out/in as required although it's never been removed.

The spare wheel mounts are stand alone and can stay in place if the rest is slid out.

Cheers, Landieman

[Ranga]

Wait until you see mine in a couple of weeks :p

[The ho har's]

Wait until you see mine in a couple of weeks :p

Harry has nearly finished your Kitchen slide down, the main reason he has, not a lot of paid work ATM, hope you haven't done the kitchen yet

Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

:lol::lol:

go the RED defers:thumbsup:

Mind you I have not seen a Black 130 only 110's

hmmm back some time ago there was a thread about a guy that desperately wanted a white 110/130 not sure which, none available at the time, so bought a black one and painted it white:eek: go figure:confused:

Mrs hh:angel:

Really did he....:angel:

[VladTepes]

Let me make this clear....

There is only ONE colour Defenders should be WHITE !!!







or orange

or red

or Nara Bronze

or stornaway grey

or....

[The ho har's]

Really did he....:angel:



Don't tell me........

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Let me make this clear....

There is only ONE colour Defenders should be WHITE !!!







or orange

or red

or Nara Bronze

or stornaway grey

or....



Your spot on there young vlad;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ranga]

The best colour is hidden by all the mud :)