2012 RRS what Else is Required Re Touring

[tonyci]

Hi Everybody

I have almost got SHMBO across the line to get a 2012 RRS. I would purchase one with the 19 inch rims rather then 20 inch. In order to get a slightly better tyre choice.
My question is if me the good lady want to tour outback aka Gibb river road,central Australia, Flinders etc. What additional off road equipment would be required (desired) to be fitted to car. I gather the amount of RRS equipment is rather limited. Or is the car right to go straight out of the showroom.
The 2012 model looks to have more overhang front and rear , possibly effecting approach and departure angles is this correct ?.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Tony

[fatnold]

If nothing else, a second battery.

[Josh_WA]

There are heaps of stuff you could need but it depends where your likely to go, how long for and if just touring on dirt roads or doing full on 4x4ing while loaded up with kit.

Handy things for any travel would be the second battery for fridge ect, maybe a roof rack, maybe a tow bar hitch so you can get one of those slip in recovery points.

Would be awesome to see a brand new RRS all kitted out with goodies.

Cheers

[tonyci]

Thanks Josh.
Yes do some 4x4 , plan to stay away approx 6 weeks at a time.
I checked the ARB web site for example the RRS is not even listed.
Cheers.
Tony

[Meccles]

Working on it with mine. SWMBO insisting that any money spent on RRS equivalent must go to her special account. Makes it a bit slower! Had setback with the A/T General Grabbers from UK, pity they sent wrong tires! Got the racks, got second battery, got better jack etc, going to fit cruiser spare wheel winch. Next one is wheels/tyres. Need it all at moment on Sunshine Coast roads/weather pretty bad. Watching all sorts of cars slipping/sliding around. The sport is serene in these conditions.

[Josh_WA]

Yeah it might be a battle for aftermarket 4x4 kit. check this site out for some good info.

http://rrsport.co.uk/forum/

Cheers

[Graeme]

maybe a tow bar hitch so you can get one of those slip in recovery points.

Doesn't the RRS have the same recovery point in the rear bumper as the D3/4?

[Josh_WA]

Doesn't the RRS have the same recovery point in the rear bumper as the D3/4?

Yeah it prob does... I've not really looked at one up close though.

[Meccles]

They do. Not something I have thought necessary to change

[p38arover]

2012 RRS what Else is Required Re Touring

A Land Cruiser to tow it off the GRR?