BJ74 Camper....

[Sniperx]

Theres my beast. My fiancee has had her first taste of camping and she loves it (thank goodness). I've had this wild idea of making this into a convertible camper type vehicle. My original idea was to get a factory soft top and modify it into an expandable tent of sorts. Due to the tops design this is not really possible. Next, I was thinking of having a marine shop build a soft top to my specs, expansions and all. However, I haven't found a marine shop here in Japan yet...even though I am in a fishing community. Finally, the FRP. I've been dreaming (literally came to me when sleeping) about a pneumatic driven lifter system (have an on board compressor and 2.5L res) that lifts a modified FRP roof. Some other supports would be fashioned and fold down prison style beds would be used. I would also like to make extension rails out the rear and make a fabric enclosure for storage and foot space for the beds.

Any ideas on how to keep mostly stock lines while building some sort of convertible camper?

[fernandol]

I don't know if you have checked out Willkommen bei Innovation Campers! but they actually have a converted HZJ74 that looks pretty sweet

[Sniperx]

Is there no one else who does things like that? All I see is them. I'd also like to keep it mostly stock lines or reversable because here in JP I have a yearly inspection...and the cost for a camper and the cost for a truck are different.


MOre along these lines...

Campervan and Motorhome Rental in Australia - KEA 4WD Pop-Top Campervan

[canucksafari]

I'd go for a roof top tent set-up. There was a listing on ebay Australia a week or so ago from this company selling ones imported in from South Africa. I think they were around $600 for a tent which would cost over $2,000 here.

[Sniperx]

The more I look at the RTTs the more To like them... the only hang up is the FRP

Just did some searching on B2B web pages, they are mede in Chinn... rite down to the exact wording in the ebay ads

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by Sniperx

The more I look at the RTTs the more To like them... the only hang up is the FRP

Just did some searching on B2B web pages, they are mede in Chinn... rite down to the exact wording in the ebay ads

I would get a roof rack and tent supported by the front gutters and the rear bumper .
Leave the FRP right where it is ,waterproof , warm and legal. Take the roof tent off when not in use.

IMO ,get one where the vehicle can be moved in an emergency without having to fold the tent up.
The one in the top right corner would be great on a MWB
http://www.rooftopcampers.com/galler...&g2_itemId=302

[canucksafari]

Try this
NEW ROOF TOP TENT/CAMPER . RIPSTOP.TRAILER.ROOFTOP TENT - eBay Other Tents, Tarps, Swags, Tents, Tarps, Swags, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Sport. (end time 21-May-08 21:00:00 AEST)

or this one

NEW RIPSTOP ROOF TOP TENT/CAMPER ROOFTOP RACK TRAILER - eBay Other Tents, Tarps, Swags, Tents, Tarps, Swags, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Sport. (end time 21-May-08 21:00:00 AEST)

Rosco, any experience/comments on these two offerings from you ne ck of the woods?

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by canucksafari

Rosco, any experience/comments on these two offerings from you neck of the woods?

No idea ,there seems to be a plethora of this type of tent hitting the market but I agree with Sniperx,probably from China. This site is the best to ask new camping product questions
Forum @ ExplorOz
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Note ,they are only 1400mm wide,so a bit narrow for 2.

[hoser]

I have the same tent sold under a different name. I would say it is an okay tent for the price and the occasional camper. I will say that is has enough space for two average sized adults. It can accommodate very tall people too.

[Sniperx]

Bit the bullet and picked one Up with a skirt. Got it factory direct at a low price. I'll n a review and some photos, I may also start selling them.