Alu-Cab is one of the most popular and durable roof conversions in Australia, especially for Troopy builds. It offers a full roof lift, comfortable sleeping, and integrated accessories.

For serious overlanding, All-Terrain (A/T) and Mud-Terrain (M/T) tyres are the most reliable choices for a Troopy. They offer durability, traction, and confidence across Australia’s harshest conditions — from corrugated dirt roads to deep sand and muddy tracks.

We personally run Toyo Open Country M/T tyres and managed over 70,000 km of travel on one set. They’ve proven themselves time and time again, handling rocky trails, river crossings, and highway stretches without issue.

Recovery gear is non-negotiable. We always carry Maxtrax, a winch, and full first aid and snake bite kits. These are essential for safety when travelling off-grid.

For a Troopy overlanding build, we recommend a Victron-based system with a 2 x 200Ah lithium battery, DC-DC charger, inverter, and solar input. This combination balances reliability, off-grid capability, and ease of use. Our own Troopy uses a full Victron setup installed by Eric at EV Autoelectrical.

At least 200–400W of solar panels is ideal for running fridges, lights, and charging devices. Portable solar blankets are great for flexibility, while a fixed roof panel ensures consistent charging.

A dual-zone fridge/freezer is essential. We use a National Luna 90L, which allows us to store fresh food and frozen supplies for extended trips without resupply.

A 12-volt or diesel hot water system is ideal. In our build, we installed a 10L hot shower system paired with a Webasto diesel heater for hot water and cabin warmth.

A diesel heater makes a huge difference. It keeps the cabin warm during cold nights and uses very little fuel, making it perfect for off-grid travel.

Yes. With solar, lithium storage, water tanks, fridge/freezer, and recovery gear, a Troopy can keep you self-sufficient for weeks at a time. Our build was designed with full off-grid living in mind.

The V8 Troopy offers durability, power, load capacity, and off-road toughness suited for long overland trips, allowing for heavy modifications and reliable performance in remote Australian environments.