1989 Toyota Landcruiser Troopcarrier (Arkana Extension)

Well here it is, my pride and joy is up for sale. It’s hard to write and I know one day I will probably regret this. I bought this Troopy as a fun project during Covid, and it ended up taking me to so many amazing locations all across Australia. This unique Arkana Troopy is truly one of a kind! This is the ultimate vehicle to take you around Australia. It turns heads everywhere it goes and is often the center of attention, smiles and thumbs up all around! The extra space makes for a comfortable living area to hide away when the weather is poor and the large awning and slide out kitchen mean you will be hosting camp cookouts with all your camping neighbours! Having a trusty Landcruiser 4x4 system allows you to comfortably travel off road and reach some of Australias best camp spots!

Arkana Background:

Arkana body works were located in Perth and built these awesome conversions for tourist and mining companies around Australia. While the company no longer exists there are a handful of their unique conversions still driving around the country today! This is a very unique and rare piece of Australian history!

The Details

• 1989 Toyota Landcruiser (HJ75) Arkana body conversion
• 340xxxkms
• Trusty 2H Motor with an aftermarket turbo
• Fully tried and tested interior fitout
• Dual axle with 4.5T GVM (Rear axle is a lazy axle)

General Notes

• The body was sanded back and repainted 2 years ago. (There were some minor areas of rust, the source of all water ingress has been fixed to prevent this reoccurring.)
• Roof removed and re sealed (Yes the entire roof came off)
• Full sound deadening and insulation throughout
• Brand new windows on the body (6 of 8 are sliding with fly screens)
• Upgraded Stedi headlights
• Warn winch with remote and near new dyneema rope
• ARB bull bar
• Rear ladder
• Dual Din stereo with carplay
• Overhead console storage
• Rear airbags with guage and compressor switch in cab

Mechanical

Since owning this Troopy I have serviced and replaced most consumable parts, the main points are listed

• New upgraded radiator (2024)
• Genuine thermostat
• Genuine water pump
• All new hoses
• Upgraded fan and viscous hub
• Top of the range Ironman Shock absorbers
• Installed factory A/C (Icy Cold) (2024)
• Digital Water temperature sensor
• Swivel Hub Rebuild (10,000km)
• New Tyres (10,000km)
• New Alternator (2024)
• Lots of bits and pieces to ensure reliability for long and remote trips.

Our most recent trip from Melbourne to Perth across the nullabor the Troopy has performed brilliantly! I also had a pre trip inspection from Simon at CMS 4x4 done before the trip.

Happy to arrange mechanical inspections at your cost prior to sale.

The Fitout

General

• The interior fitout was built by me (I own Unwind Designs and now specialise in Troopy fitouts)
• All the cabinetry is built from lightweight falcata plywood which I laminated by hand in the beautiful Rust colour
• It is almost standing height inside, so it is relatively comfortable to move around inside
• Full inside kitchen with hot running water and induction cooking
• 65L Upright fridge with freezer
• Seating and swivel table for 2
• Full size double bed that slides away for maximum inside space
• All doors and drawers have RV labs locking latches
• Slide Out kitchen with large sink and hot and cold running water
• 270 Degree awning (full coverage even over the side door)
• Shower awning on drivers side
• Large aluminum roof rack for plenty of additional storage
• Black out curtains throughout

Electrical

This electrical system has been designed to run any household appliance off grid with no dependance on grid power. Depending on usage, the system can last approximately a week in poor weather conditions.

• 280AH Lithium battery
• 3000W Renogy Inverter
• 50Amp adjustable Enerdrive DC/DC and solar Charger
• 65L upright bushman fridge
• Single induction cooktop
• 2x Sirocco Fans
• 10L Electric hot water unit
• USB A and C chargers
• 12V Reading Lights
• Outdoor 12V lights wired into awning
• 160W Roof mounted solar
• Anderson plug for additional portable solar input

Water System

• Indoor Sink
• Outdoor Sink
• Both have running hot and cold water
• 80L Fresh water tank mounted under Troopy
• Indoor tap reaches outside the sliding window and can be used as a perfect outdoor shower
• 10L electric hot water unit (When heated we use this for dishes, 2 showers and still have warm water in the morning)