I recently moved to Nicaragua and started my quest to find a vehicle to explore the wilds of Central America. I have owned a T100 since 95 so I knew a Toyota was top on the list. I needed a vehicle that could hold my surfboards and bikes inside (articles left outside depart quickly in Nicaragua...) and be dependable enough to return the Gringo back home safely. I have always wanted a Hilux but after seeing the HZJ78 ambulance come blazeing by me with another yet another traffic carcass, I had to have one. So, I started my search. After 2 months of searching the used market and finding only 2 for sale (both of which were hammered) I opted for a new 2010 Troopy. I figured buying a new truck would relive me of some reliability problems that I really don't want occurring in the jungle of Nicaragua... After 2 weeks of haggling with dealers who seem to NOT want to sell you a truck I finally brought home my new toy. Now the first phase of mods I have ordered an ARB bullbar with fog lights, and an ARB roof tent with rack first. Hopefully they will clear customs sometime this century... If all goes as planned they should arrive in a week or so. Until then I will start modifying the interior with custom racks for the surfboards and bikes. I am also going to remove the interior panels in the back and make them into storage areas for various things. I also plan on making a drop down table off the rear door. Upon completion I am planning to Rhino Line the interior and the kick panels on the exterior.Pics to follow soon...
On the short list of other mods, OME suspension kit, BFG AT 33's, lights, rear air locker with compressor, and a water tank somewhere...
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as this is my first truck build...
On the short list of other mods, OME suspension kit, BFG AT 33's, lights, rear air locker with compressor, and a water tank somewhere...
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as this is my first truck build...