Pop Top Troopy Camper

[NM Frontier]

Check out this excellent Trakka Pop Top write up on EXPO:

HJ75 Trakka Bushman

What I would do to have a set up like that, I mean I love my 74 but to have that type of living space with the convenience of the top would be a dream.

 

[hoser]

Those "bushcampers" are set-up really well for two person travel. If you ever visit Australia or South Africa, there are several companies that rent them out. The rental companies sell them after after 3-4 years.

 

[AndrewHadji]

If only we had a place in the states to do this, would sell my daily driver to cover the cost.....

 

[NM Frontier]

Yeah, South Africa and Australia are the place to be for Land Cruiser conversions.

 

[Aussie 25]

Here is my Hzj75 pop top. Had it for 8 years, done around 100000km and no intention in selling it.

 

[drew944]

I'd like to add a 70 series with the front pivot vs. the full pop roof one day, but the 40 series pop-top is also a super cool rig that you see pop up for sale every once in a while in the states (pun intended). I'm guessing more 70 series will start showing up since they're just now hitting their stride in the 25 yr import rule. I came really close to buying the one in the article when it was on ebay, but held out for the 40 series. The guy I bought my 40 series from just replaced it with a 70 series.

 

[ca18sean]

Pop tops show up on austousa from time to time. Pricing is usually in the $15k delivered price.

AUStoUSA.com

AUStoUSA.com

 

[AndrewHadji]

Pop tops show up on austousa from time to time. Pricing is usually in the $15k delivered price.

AUStoUSA.com

AUStoUSA.com

s*** thats how much it costs to get the conversion done isnt it? I think my wife would divorce me AND take my truck if i even hint about adding another rig to the fleet

 

[NM Frontier]

I'v looked at AUStoUSA before, lots of cool trucks on there, though most seem to be older and well used or harder to tell the condition , but the pop tops do show up...

There is one on there now

 

[ca18sean]

Two and I got my troopy through them. Very easy to deal with.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Here is my Hzj75 pop top. Had it for 8 years, done around 100000km and no intention in selling it.View attachment 1197921 View attachment 1197922 View attachment 1197923

Which manufacturer did your conversion? Like the vertical and the external risers. J

 

[NM Frontier]

Aussie 25, you have a killer truck! Any pics of the inside? Do you sleep on the roof level or the floor level with your top?

 

[Aussie 25]

I don't have a picky of inside but I will post one.
Mine steeps 2 up top and 2 down the bottom. I have been in both roof types, the lift up from the back and the popup like mine and I like my type. Its about $20k to have one done. I did the conversion on it myself. Around $5k

 

[NM Frontier]

That's awesome you did it yourself, looks very pro. I'd love to see some more details of it!

 

[OGBeno]

If you buy a truck from Australia, plan on another $10-15k making it whole.

JDM trucks: plan on another $5-7k making it whole.

Folks: 30 year old trucks. 'Nuff said.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If you buy a truck from Australia, plan on another $10-15k making it whole.

JDM trucks: plan on another $5-7k making it whole.

Folks: 30 year old trucks. 'Nuff said.

Both dollar amounts may be on the conservative side.

 

[OGBeno]

Both dollar amounts may be on the conservative side.

Ok. If you are doing the work yourself and not paying for it. Better?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Ok. If you are doing the work yourself and not paying for it. Better?

Better......

 

[Gun Runner 5]

To set the record straight, similar products have been designed and fabricated in the U.S. for decades.

 

[OGBeno]

Especially in the Southeast US.