Yes, Gayle it lifts at the front. This bloke suggested it was easier to do than the usual poptop, but I'll be asking the professionals about that.
My b-i-l at Cooloola Cove has offered to do the fitout for me if I choose to go that way. That'd be a huge saving. And I know he'd do an excellant job.
Thanks Vic for those sites. I've had a good look at them. Through one of those, I found this on youtube.
Had a look at that Beth, think I would get tired of making the bed up all the time, unless it can be left down ok.
If you do get your BIL to do the conversion, if he's not too confident doing the cut out and fitting for the roof pop he could just get that done by the professionals and do the rest. Not too sure what they would charge though.
Good luck and keep investigating the options before you make the decision.
Beth54 said
03:37 PM Jul 30, 2011
No, I don't think he'd do the cut out, but the internal fitout is right up his ally.
And yes, that's true, I wouldn't want to have to make the bed up every night.
Sheba said
11:33 PM Jul 30, 2011
Gotta agree with Vic. re the bed Beth. Mine's permanently made up. As for the Pop-top, I can still manage it at the moment, but will be getting Air-lifters fitted as soon as I save enough.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 30th of July 2011 11:38:42 PM
Sheba said
12:08 AM Jul 31, 2011
Forgot to measure it again today Vic. Have put it on my list of jobs for tomorrow, or Ill get side-tracked again.
Took Pics looking down on step from above, and one of where the Jack fits. It's opposite side to the Compartment, which holds the handle pieces.
Vic said
02:26 AM Jul 31, 2011
Thanks Sheba,
Mine has jack, tool bag (which has a few tools, folding jack handle and removable towing hook that screws into hole trhough front bumper) on the left side and nothing on the right. I notice that Frontline conversions has the fire extinguisher on the right side of the step, mine is inside near the stove.
Vic said
02:54 PM Jul 31, 2011
I bought it as a LWB but now you've got me wondering, supposed to be 4695mm long
Just measured mine and it is 4695mm long, so 2007 LWB it is...
-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 31st of July 2011 02:55:11 PM
Sheba said
11:32 PM Jul 31, 2011
Mine is 16 ft. by the steel tape. Don't know what that is in mm's.
Cheers,
Sheba
Vic said
01:34 AM Aug 1, 2011
Sheba wrote:
Mine is 16 ft. by the steel tape. Don't know what that is in mm's.
Cheers,
Sheba
That makes yours 4876.8mm.....4877mm near enough.
The must have changed the length on LWB's at one stage as they are now 4695mm.
SLWB's (Super Long Wheel Base) are currently 5380mm.......
So assuming your year was a LWB, it is 182mm (18.2cm) longer than mine.
-- Edited by Vic on Monday 1st of August 2011 01:39:47 AM
Sheba said
01:54 AM Aug 1, 2011
Thanks for that Vic.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Firefly said
08:22 AM Aug 1, 2011
Beth, anything you look at from overseas, get an insurance quote before buying, if you go that way. I know certain o/s vehicles they will class as an import and the insurance can be pretty vicious mate.
Beth54 said
08:56 AM Aug 1, 2011
Firefly wrote:
Beth, anything you look at from overseas, get an insurance quote before buying, if you go that way. I know certain o/s vehicles they will class as an import and the insurance can be pretty vicious mate.
Thanks Firefly. I think I've pretty much gone off the imports for all those reasons.
I think I'll start another thread to get away from this subject title.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Monday 1st of August 2011 08:57:09 AM
Yes, Gayle it lifts at the front. This bloke suggested it was easier to do than the usual poptop, but I'll be asking the professionals about that.
My b-i-l at Cooloola Cove has offered to do the fitout for me if I choose to go that way. That'd be a huge saving. And I know he'd do an excellant job.
Thanks Vic for those sites. I've had a good look at them. Through one of those, I found this on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXbxSE5LTeg&feature=grec_index
If you do get your BIL to do the conversion, if he's not too confident doing the cut out and fitting for the roof pop he could just get that done by the professionals and do the rest. Not too sure what they would charge though.
Good luck and keep investigating the options before you make the decision.
No, I don't think he'd do the cut out, but the internal fitout is right up his ally.
And yes, that's true, I wouldn't want to have to make the bed up every night.
Gotta agree with Vic. re the bed Beth. Mine's permanently made up. As for the Pop-top, I can still manage it at the moment, but will be getting Air-lifters fitted as soon as I save enough.
I think they cost around $1,000. fitted.
http://www.rvairlifters.com.au/
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 30th of July 2011 11:38:42 PM
Forgot to measure it again today Vic. Have put it on my list of jobs for tomorrow, or Ill get side-tracked again.
Took Pics looking down on step from above, and one of where the Jack fits. It's opposite side to the Compartment, which holds the handle pieces.
Mine has jack, tool bag (which has a few tools, folding jack handle and removable towing hook that screws into hole trhough front bumper) on the left side and nothing on the right. I notice that Frontline conversions has the fire extinguisher on the right side of the step, mine is inside near the stove.
I bought it as a LWB but now you've got me wondering, supposed to be 4695mm long
see; http://www.toyota.com.au/hiace/specifications/lwb-turbo-diesel-auto
Must get my tape out !!
........................................
Just measured mine and it is 4695mm long, so 2007 LWB it is...
-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 31st of July 2011 02:55:11 PM
Mine is 16 ft. by the steel tape. Don't know what that is in mm's.
Cheers,
Sheba
That makes yours 4876.8mm.....4877mm near enough.
The must have changed the length on LWB's at one stage as they are now 4695mm.
SLWB's (Super Long Wheel Base) are currently 5380mm.......
So assuming your year was a LWB, it is 182mm (18.2cm) longer than mine.
-- Edited by Vic on Monday 1st of August 2011 01:39:47 AM
Thanks for that Vic.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Beth, anything you look at from overseas, get an insurance quote before buying, if you go that way. I know certain o/s vehicles they will class as an import and the insurance can be pretty vicious mate.
Thanks Firefly. I think I've pretty much gone off the imports for all those reasons.
I think I'll start another thread to get away from this subject title.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Monday 1st of August 2011 08:57:09 AM