The Patrol

Our chosen vehicle which we have always called the ‘Holiday House ON wheels’ is our GU Patrol.

A little bit about our Patrol and the bits Andrew has added

• Front and Rear Air Lockers
• Triple Optima Yellow Top Batteries System
• Volt metre (so we know they are not getting too low)
• 12,000 lb. winch
• Dual rear wheel carrier on the rear bar
• Bull bar side bar rails
• Two long-range fuel tanks combined capacity 220 litres
• Black Widow drawers in rear
• Snorkel
• Full length roof rack
• Side awning
• 3inch exhaust DP Chip
• EGT and boost gauge
• 3inch vehicle lift kit
• 33 inch mud terrain tyres
• 65% reduction gears
• Front and rear spot lights
• Fridge temp gauges
• Additional wiring for 12 volt points for two fridges
• UHF 80 Channel radio
• Special long range UHF radio aerial

The Tambo Camper

• Slide out stainless steel kitchen
• 120 litres water
• Lido Junior Gas Stove
• Another battery (just in case J)
• Spare wheel for the trailer (although could use car wheels if needed also)
• Queen innerspring mattress
• Tent space for the three kids
• Curtains for the adults part of the tent

In the Car and Trailer

• Satellite phone
• Epirb emergency beacon
• Engle 40litre and 21 litre fridge/freezer
• 120 watt solar panels
• Bin bag – on the rear wheel – for the rubbish
• Roof bag – for more stuff
• Two gas bottles
• Clothes for five
• Food for 1-2 weeks (sometimes more)
• 2 tables
• 4 stools
• 5 folding chairs
• 5 head torches
• 5 sleeping bags
• 3 thermarest mattresses
• Schoolwork for the kid

4×4 Gear

• Car spare parts belts, hoses etc
• Maxtrax
• Snatch strap (winch on car)
• Drag chain
• High lift jack
• Other general recover gear

Fun Stuff

• 5 bikes and a trailer bike
• 3 boogie boards
• 2 surfboards
• Fishing gear
• Snorkeling gear
• Footy, basketball, soccer ball, badminton, cricket set, buckets & spade