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Just picked this up for family camping. Excellent shape, just needs a good going through - and she's a rockin.

4 kids, so keeping things simple and light is key.

Over the Winter To-do list:
New shocks
1997 Land Cruiser 80 needs a brake controller
Microwave Install
30ft 30A extension cord
Some paint here and there
Who knows what else I'll find.

Things Done:
Inspect and adjust brakes - FREE
Tighten and lube bearings - FREE
Replaced all 3 tires - $375
Removed decals - $10 (goo gone and alcohol)
New water in / out ports - $30
New electrical plug port - $10
Storage cover purchased - $100 (Got a free cover via manufacturers warratny - got to keep both!)
Rubber gas line and regulator assembly replacement - $40
30A circuit breaker - $4
Rewiring - FREE
Sold Front Propane Mount - Local Craigslist - +$20
Spare tire cover - $18
Traction Boards - $45
Tool Box - FREE
Insulated Tarps - $30
Clamps for Tarps = $10
Smoke Alarm - $5
Carbon Monoxide Detector - $10
Bumper End Caps - $5
Front Tie Downs - FREE
Cabela's Camp Kitchen - Free!! (thanks bro! )
Re-sealed all exterior seams - $50 and 6 hrs labor



Here it is:
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BFGs:
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I pulled a big pop-up for years all over the place with my 80. My family absolutely loved it. I really appreciated the low profile when pulling it back into the woods.

You have a good platform to make yours.
 
Decals gone. What a PITA. Hair dryer, goo gone, rubbing alcohol, and and ZEP fingernail brush. Looks much better.

Removed all of the nasty electrical and water access port / covers, new ones on order.

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Got the 2004 Dunlop tires replaced with some 2019 BFGs.

Brakes, grease, bearings all looked great. Just needed bearing adjustment, brake adjustment, and a few pumps of grease.

Electrical cover, water in / water out ports all replaced.

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What year is it?

How long does it take you to set it up?



These don't show up too often in Az, the two here currently for sale are a tad pricey. Nice find!
 
What year is it?

How long does it take you to set it up?



These don't show up too often in Az, the two here currently for sale are a tad pricey. Nice find!


It is a 2004, only takes 10 min to crank it up and slide it out, very easy and light.

Right - these are fairly rare here in MN too, I jumped on it. Many of them have a big ATV / toy hauler on the front but have 425+lbs tongue weight (empty) - way too much for the 80 series!

Not many off road style campers in MN, low demand (except for us, exotic kinda guys).
 
It is a 2004, only takes 10 min to crank it up and slide it out, very easy and light.

Right - these are fairly rare here in MN too, I jumped on it. Many of them have a big ATV / toy hauler on the front but have 425+lbs tongue weight (empty) - way too much for the 80 series!

Not many off road style campers in MN, low demand (except for us, exotic kinda guys).

I hear you on the tongue weight. I sold my '92 FJ80 ~2 years ago (time flies!). Loved, loved, loved that ride but (as you know) the 80's (regardless of which engine you've got) isn't the most powerful rig on planet Earth. My current GX470 is up to the task but I'd rather skip the Jaycos with the extra cargo/UTV carrying capacity up front due to the tongue weight penalty.

Congrats on your pop up - I'm jealous. I'll follow along as you make progress - take care.....:beer:
 
Picked up some cheap traction boards (generic MaxTrax).

I'm thinking double function here:
1 - Use as traction boards when needed for the Land Cruiser
2- Use to level camper (under the camper tires) at the camp site. These are stack-able and way lighter than wood boards.

They will be mounted to rear bumper of the camper this spring and also double as a gear shelf (boots etc...)

For $45, a guy can't go wrong.

I'll update when they break :).


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Finally, winter gave us a break. Popped it up today and got a few hours of work done (tightened every screw, tested heater and cook top - LUBE!). Confidence level with it went up 25%.

Take a look at all this sleeping area! The little cook top looks brand new and works like a champ.

Relocating battery inside the camper, under one of the dinette seats - removed 30' of wire for that - nice.

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I had that same camper when the kids were smaller. It worked well for us. The boards in the kitchen started coming off when I took it off road though. You could likely replace the staples/glue to make it stronger
 
Found a good spot for mounting the traction boards (I am using for camper, under the tires if unlevel @ campsite) and a small tool box for pieces of wood for the stabilizer jacks.

The traction boards give me a little more area for strapping stuff down. If it doesn't work out - easily moved. Also trying to keep tounge weight down by removing the dual propane tanks, mount and battery. Now a single tank system and battery mounted elsewhere.

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Alright! Moved the battery inside the camper, cleaned up and fixed wiring (my way) and removed about 100' of un-needed wiring.

Put in large automotive size battery cables and a nice big one bolted directly to the frame.

Replaced the RUSTED circuit breaker - what a mess that was.

So fresh and clean!

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This cheap amazon racking is a life saver with 4 kids. Just a place to put stuff - problem solved. Takes 10 min to set up....easy.
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Fixed the awning. Glued and sewed the attachment head bead back on... 10 feet of stiching. Used 50lb braided fishing line and that fancy gorilla glue. My hands hurt.

Not pretty, but strong and cheap...just then way I like it! :)

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Keep it up! :)
 
Custom Awning Fun. The original awing set up was a crazy mess of poles and missing parts. DONE.

Simplified the entire awning down to 3 poles, 6 stakes, and 3 guy lines. Simple, light, and fast now.

Added 3 grommets to the awning. Pressed 10mm nuts into the poles and locked them in with JB weld. Using a long 10mm bolts to connect the awning to the pole and proved an attachment point for the guy wires.

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Look how many poles the original set up used:

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All these are not longer used - crazy
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