Landcruiser 80 series boot build

[anonymous-user]

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[JohnnyJones]

Nice motor.

You've wasted a fair bit of space though. Both the water tank and eiberspacher heater would be perfectly happy outside under the chassis.

Still like you say, you wanted to do it and you've done it. A neat job too.

[madmover]

Awning..... grandad springs to mind

Side exit is by far the best piece of work which has taken place out of everything that has been done...

On a serious note, Looking good General

[camel_landy]

Interesting approach (i.e. no idea why I'm doing it but let's do it anyway)...

I am one of these overland types and a decent 'boot-build' can make a big difference to your comfort & convenience when living out the back of a car for long periods of time. It's about making those things you always need accessible whilst trying to keep any heavy items stored low and of course, making the best use of any available space. You also need to consider how many people you are carrying but also make sure that you stick within the GVW of the car when fully loaded.

You know what you are going to be using the car for and you know what sort of stuff you need to have as 'easy access'. So, the best way (IMHO) of designing your own 'boot-build' is to hide the stuff away that you can and then pack the rest of the car in a way that you think will work. Then go and use it for a few days/weeks, come back & 'tweak'!!

If it was me, I'd probably change a few things as you can fee up a huge amount of space under there::

• Split charge battery under the bonnet.
• Loose the Eberspacher and fit a Webasto unit on the cooling system, under the bonnet instead. That way it can warm the engine/coolant too, whilst using the car's fans to circulate the warm air in the cabin.
• Relocate the water pump to one of those smaller 'nooks', so it takes up less space in an easy-access area. e.g. By the wheel-arch, where you currently have the strop or even behind the trim panels if there is space.
• Zarges ally boxes or Peli cases. Those 'Heavy Duty' plastic boxes will break...

Personally, for an overland car, I'd loose the winches & just have a hand winch. It'll make more space underneath but more importantly, it is better for the GVW. However, if you just want a car that you can camp in whilst out playing, what you have there is ideal.

Keep up the good work.

M