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WA Experts Information pack
Thank you for choosing a WA Experts Troopy for your trip!
This information pack offers some valuable tip, tricks and information to make your holiday a
fantastic experience.
1. Intro
2. Daily care of your Troopy
Page
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3. (Emergency) Contact details
4. Activating the Personal Locater Beacon (PLB)
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5. Driving in Western Australia
6. How to use the 4WD system
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7. Tyres and Tyre pressure
8. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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9. Deflators
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10. How to use the compressor
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11. The 4PSI Rule
12. Dual Power and Dual Fuel systems
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13. Battery Monitor
14. How to setup the rooftop tent
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15. How to setup the awning
16. Using the inverter
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17. Fire Extinguishers
18. Tips and Tricks
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19. How to use the radio
20. Where you Can and Cannot Travel
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21. Returning your Troopy
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Daily care for your Troopy
For the duration of your Troopy rental you are responsible to keep certain things
checked. This is not only to prevent breakdowns or inconveniences on the way, but it is
also a safety matter!
The three main things are;
1.
Oil - Please check your oil level every day before starting your engine. We have
supplied a few litres of oil just in case it is running a bit low. Add the oil in small
quantities to prevent overfilling the oil reservoir. If you find the need to add oil on
a regular basis, please stop at a service station to have it checked out!
Failure to keep the oil level in the range indicated on the dipstick can lead to
catastrophic engine failure with high costs for you and us! And worse, it will also
ruin your trip!
2. Tyre pressure - Please see the section about tyre pressure. Tyre pressure is always
measured cold, before starting to drive. It is normal for the tyre pressure to go up
while driving, do not bleed the excess pressure off as that will cause your tyres to
be under inflated!
3. Visual Tyre Damage - Have a quick look to see if there is any visual damage to
your tyres. Blowing a tyre at speed can be quite dangerous. It's better to swap a
damaged tyre for the spare tyre and have the tyre checked out at the next service
station.
Any other unexpected thing - The manufacturers manual is in the glove box of your
Troopy. If there is anything out of the ordinary happening with your vehicle, please see if
you can find relevant information in that manual. If you are still concerned, please do not
hesitate to call us, the RAC or ask for help at a service station. You'll find very friendly
people at most service stations who are happy to give you a hand!
Final checks before hitting the road - Please check that all luggage is secured, your Roof
Top Tent is securely stowed and there are no loose objects on the roof rack. Do not leave
any rubbish at your campsite and do not forget to take back all people you came with!
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(Emergency) Contact details
If you are in a Life threatening situation;
if you have access to a fixed phone dial 000 to reach the emergency departments
(Police/Fire/Ambulance) this will always work also from a payphone if you don't have any
money or a phone card.
If you have no access to a fixed phone but you do have mobile coverage you can dial
112
from any mobile device even if the screen is locked.
If you have no access to a working phone but you have hired a
PLB, this is the time to
set it off. Follow the instructions on the next page.
If all else fails and you are on or very close to a road, try to get the attention of passersby
to get help.
If you are in a remote area DO
NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR finding a single person
walking around in the bush is very difficult while spotting a car from a helicopter or
plane is a lot easier. If you see or hear a plane but you are unsure if they have seen you,
in that case you can try to burn your spare tyre (after deflating it first!) which will
produce a lot of black smoke and will definitely help getting attention. Again, your car
will provide you shelter and is easier to find so stay with your car!
Other contact details;
WA Experts; 0437
498 740 (Leave voicemail with contact details if there is no answer)
RAC (in case of a breakdown); 13
11 11 for Roadside assistance (all our Troopies are
covered)
Main Roads Western Australia; 138
138 for Roadworks and Road Conditions
Northern Territory Dep. of Infrastructure;
1800 246 199 for road reporting service
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concern or question. We are here to
help you make your trip one to remember for all the right reasons.
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Activating a PLB
Only activate a PLB in case of a genuine life threatening emergency!
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Driving Safely in Western Australia
If you haven't driven in Australia before, we'd like to offer a few tips on how to enjoy a
safe ride and a worry free experience.
Things to remember
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Drive on the left hand side of the road
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Don't drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
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It is illegal to drive the vehicle while there are people in the back or on top of the
car. Our Troopies have 3 legal seats only and all persons on board should wear
their seatbelts before driving off
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Don't use a mobile phone behind the wheel unless you are legally parked and the
engine is switched off. Holding a mobile phone while behind the wheel of a
vehicle which is not legally parked can result in a hefty fine!
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Keep your speed below the speed limits and adapt to road conditions
The speed limits in WA are;
50
KM/hour in build-up areas unless otherwise indicated
100
KM/hour on freeways unless otherwise indicated*
110
KM/hour on all other roads unless otherwise indicated
* The minimum speed on freeways is 80 KM/hour unless it is unsafe to drive at that speed
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Be aware of 'School Zones' where speed limits are lowered during part of the day
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Right of Way - In general, ongoing traffic has the right of way until there is a stop
sign, traffic light or roundabout.
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Merging traffic - When two lanes merge into one lane (and this might also be
indicated by signs such as ‘LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT‘ or ‘LANE ENDS MERGE
RIGHT’ or ‘FORM ONE LANE’, or symbolic warning signs you must give way to
another vehicle if any portion of it is ahead of your vehicle.
You should indicate that you are merging by using your indicator.
Remember to keep a safe distance between yourself and the vehicle in front and
take turns to merge if there are long lines of merging traffic
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Road-Trains - Australia is home to some of the largest trucks in the world known
as 'road trains'. They can be up to 53.5m long (175.5 feet) with 2, 3 or even 4 trailers
and require great care when overtaking. You need a long straight stretch of road
that is clear as far as you can see.
Be aware that it may take some time to overtake one of these long trucks.
Take your time and stay back several car lengths. When it is safe to pass, indicate,
move over the centre lane, accelerate and overtake quickly. Remember, never
overtake a truck on a curve or a hill where visibility is limited, even if the truck is
moving slowly. If you cannot see past the truck, wait for a better opportunity.
Western Australia also has some of the largest oversize loads in the world. The
width may cover more than one side of the road. Depending on the dimensions
and mass, oversize loads may be escorted by pilots and police. If you encounter
such a situation, you are legally required to follow the instructions indicated by
the pilots or police to assist the safe passage of the load.
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Kangaroos and other wildlife - Western Australia has plenty of native wildlife, so
travellers need to watch for roaming animals such as kangaroos, cattle and even
large birds that often settle on the road.
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Animals are more active around dusk and dawn and are often confused by the
sound of a vehicle, running towards it instead of away. The most effective way to
keep the local wildlife and yourself safe is to reduce your speed and to be aware of
the unpredictable nature of native animals.
If a large animal such as a kangaroo or cow suddenly appears on the road in front of
you, brake firmly and sound your horn. Do not try to swerve around the animal as
you are likely to run onto the gravel verge and lose control or roll over.
Kangaroos are prevalent, especially in the early mornings and evenings. Emus are
unpredictable and often have a mate following close behind. Cattle like to camp on
roads at night and are hard to see.
Other animals you may see that can be dangerous to motorists include wild
horses, goats, donkeys, camels and large birds feeding on road kill.
Even if the animal appears stationary near the edge of the road or is moving away,
slow down and be alert, as they are easily startled and can run in front of your
car.
If you do hit a large animal and kill it, try to remove the carcass from the road for
the safety of other motorists. Injured animals are unpredictable, so take care when
handling them. Be wary of the tail and rear legs of kangaroos as they can cause
serious injury. Use towels and rugs for smaller animals.
Keep safe - drive slower, keep alert and try to avoid travelling at high-risk times of
dawn and dusk when wildlife is more active. At night, always drive within the
visibility of your headlights.
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Use of high beam - Use your high beam for better visibility. However, as high
beam lights may dazzle oncoming drivers, you are legally required to dip your
headlights:
o as soon as an approaching vehicle’s lights are dipped;
o when you are within 200 metres of an approaching vehicle; or
o when you are driving less than 200 metres behind another vehicle.
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Road Conditions - Not all roads in country areas are sealed. They can also be gravel
surfaces which can be loose and corrugated, dirt or sand.
Vehicles on gravel roads and dirt create big clouds of dust and make visibility
poor, so keep your distance from the car in front and be prepared for dust and
stones from cars travelling in the opposite direction. On gravel roads tyres can
spin or lose grip. Take particular care on bends as it is easy to slide off the road or
roll your car. Do not brake suddenly as you are likely to skid and lose control.
Please slow down and take care when driving on unsealed roads.
Many sealed roads also have gravel edges and you can easily lose control of your
vehicle if you veer into them - especially at higher speeds. In some country areas,
roads are narrow, single and sealed with gravel edges. You should take particular
care when approaching oncoming vehicles, especially large agricultural machines
or heavy vehicles. Please do not force them onto the edge of the road - brake
gently, pull over and wait for them to pass.
Driving on sandy tracks requires plenty of skill. Sand tracks often form pockets
like snow drifts which create extra hazard. You will need to take extra care when
driving on sandy roads and travel very slowly.
If floodwaters cover the road, you should use an alternative route if possible. If
there is no other choice, always check the water level on roads and floodways,
streams or rivers before driving over or through them.
o Always check the depth of the water by getting out of your vehicle and
walking the intended crossing if safe to do so.
o If the water is not flowing, always check that the water level is no higher
than an average adult knee.
o If the water is flowing and deeper than the bottom of the wheel chassis do
not cross.
o Country road conditions can change quickly so check with the local visitor
centre before leaving.
o In country areas, particularly in the north-west of WA, there are local
publications with good advice on driving in the region. Local police, local
government (RoadWise) offices and local visitor centres can all offer advice
on driving safely.
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Fatigue - Don't drive tired. Falling asleep behind the wheel is a main cause of
accidents on out long and boring country roads. If you feel tired, stop, take a
break, park your vehicle and have a sleep. No missed plane is worth your life!
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Sleeping – When you stop for the night do not park your car on floodways or on
or too close to the road. Floodways could flood without warning even if there is
no rain in the immediate area. The best places to stop for the night are Parking
bays indicated as ‘24h resting places’.
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Parking - WA parking signs are not always easy to understand but this example
will assist you in understanding the rules;
o Left of this sign you can park for a maximum of two hours from Monday to
Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm and on Saturday from 8am to
12noon as long as you buy a ticket. At all other times it is not allowed to
stop or park left of this sign.
o Right of this sign you can park for a maximum of two hours from Monday
to Saturday between the hours of 8am and 6pm as long as you buy a ticket.
You can also park on a Sunday from 12noon to 6pm, for a maximum of two
hours, without the need to purchase a ticket. At all other times it is allowed
to park right of this sign without time limit.
This document is prepared to assist you in doing the right thing. However, we take no
responsibility for any mistakes. You are responsible for knowing and following the rules.
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How to use the 4WD system
Do NOT use the 4WD settings on bitumen (Asphalt) roads as this
can do irreversible damage to the drive train
Our Troopies have 'Free Wheeling Hubs'. Free wheeling hubs or Locking Hubs engage or
disengage the front half shaft (drive shaft) from the hub of the front wheels. This allows
the 4WD to behave in the same fashion as a conventional two wheel drive car with only
the rear wheels being 'driven'. It is only when 4WD is selected and the hubs set in the
'locked' position that the vehicle operates as a four wheel drive - with power being
applied to all wheels.
The free wheeling or locking hub contain a spring loaded collar that slides inwards and
meshes with the front half shaft when the actuator is set to 'Lock'.
When the actuator is set to 'Free' the front wheel spins independently of the front drive
shafts and differential and the car is virtually a 2WD. When the actuator is set to 'Lock'
the front wheels, drive shaft and differential are coupled as one unit. Once the transfer
case has been engaged and High 4x4 or Low 4x4 selected then the car is operating in
4WD.
Selecting 4WD in a car fitted with free wheeling hubs involves two separate actions. The
hubs must be 'locked' and the transfer case must be engaged to either H4 or L4. If 4x4 has
been selected inside the car and the hubs are still in the free position the front
differential and drive shafts are turning and being 'driven' but the car is still in 2WD
because the hubs have not been coupled with the rest of the drive train.
It makes no difference which action occurs first - locking the hubs or engaging four
wheel drive.
Free wheeling hubs were designed to reduce friction and the amount of moving parts in
four wheel drive vehicles. In theory a car uses more fuel to turn the drive shafts and the
extra drag created by powering the front tyres. Our experience suggests that the savings
aren't huge by running with the hubs in the 'Free' position but every little bit helps.
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Having fewer moving parts also results in lower noise levels and a quieter ride with less
vibration from the drive train.
The free wheeling hubs can be permanently set to the locked position without any
adverse affects. This means the vehicle is always ready to engage 4WD and you don't have
to alight from the car to turn the actuator.
If you drive mostly on bitumen and only choose to run with the hubs in the free position
then it's recommended to lock the hubs occasionally to provide 'splash lubrication' to the
drive shafts.
We recommend driving at least 16km per week with locked hubs to provide this
lubrication. We also insist that the hubs are run in the same position on each front wheel
i.e.: both locked or both free.
In practise we lock the hubs whenever we anticipate the potential for having to use four
wheel drive and generally whenever we drive on gravel (even though we tend to drive in
2WD on gravel roads). We will normally drive on the highway with the hubs in the free
position and lock them between stops about once a week.
Part time four wheel drive vehicles are designed to operate in conditions of poor traction,
on steep hills and on loose or unreliable surfaces. Making tight turns on bitumen or
concrete can damage drive line components and wear out tyres. A part time four wheel
drive rotates the front drive shafts and rear drive shafts at the same rate. The front
wheels need to rotate at a greater rate than the rear wheels to make a turn. Because the
front and rear drive lines are coupled and operating at the same rate things begin to get
ugly. Steering becomes difficult as the front end 'understeers' while the drive line starts
to 'bind'. Something has to give and this 'driveline binding' will result in jerky movement,
tyre spin and eventually component failure. Usually expensive components like axles,
differential gears or transfer gears.
For these reasons driving in four wheel drive on sealed surfaces is to be avoided.
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H2: 2 wheel drive mode, high-range gears > to be used most of the time, in normal driving
conditions.
H4: 4 wheel drive mode, high-range gears > to be used in off road conditions or on
slippery surfaces. Front and rear drive shafts are locked and make differential action
impossible.
L4: 4 wheel drive mode, low-range gears > to be used in extreme off road conditions
when additional traction and pulling power is needed. Front and rear drive shafts are
locked together and engine power is sent through another set of gears to multiply torque.
Basically, it has the same effect when you’re riding a mountain bike on the lowest gear…
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Recommended tyre pressure
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressure on-road;
Front: 36psi
Rear: 40psi + 1psi for each 70kg of luggage, do no inflate any tyre over 60psi
SURFACE CONDITIONS - PRESSURE AND SPEED REDUCTION TABLE
Surface
Gravel / Corrugations
Rocks
Mud
Sand
Pressure reduction
10%
20%
25%
30-60%
These figures are guidelines only
Speed reduction *
20%
40%
50%
70%
*Speed reduction guidelines; always adjust for road, weather and environment conditions!
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When driving on lower than normal pressure extra care is needed to make wide corners.
Sudden changes in direction could lead to tyres losing their bead on the rim. This could
result in over deflation or even losing the tyre completely. Driving on low pressure
increases the risk of tyre damage and will increase fuel consumption. Driving on high
pressure increases discomfort on corrugation and can make control of the vehicle more
difficult in sandy conditions.
Never drive extended periods of time with incorrect tyre pressure, use tyre pressure
below 25psi with extreme caution and only if absolutely necessary.
Pressures on really soft sand can be reduced further in an emergency but should be
increased again immediately after clearing the obstacle
Re-inflate tyres as soon as practicable. Remember that for 'warm' tyres add about 4psi to
the required pressure to be correct, 36psi cold is about 40psi warm.
If you have a flat tyre, double check the pressure of the spare tyre before driving off after
changing it.
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Your Troopy has a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
Removing a sensor to inflate or deflate a tyre (spanner is in the same bag as the Tyre
Deflators):
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Putting a sensor back:
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Tyre Deflators
Your Troopy comes with a set of Tyre Deflators. If you want to lower your tyre pressure
it is easiest to use these deflators. Please read the instructions below to set them to the
preferred pressure. Before taking the Tyre Sensors from the tyre valves, please read the
section about the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System for instructions.
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How to use the compressor
To reinflate the tyres all our Troopies have a build in compressor. For the correct tyre
pressure please see the separate section about that subject. Before taking the Tyre Sensors
from the tyre valves, please read the section about the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
for instructions.
Keep in mind that the compressor is not a toy! blocking the outlet of the compressor by
hand can cause air to enter the bloodstream. This is a very serious and dangerous
condition which needs immediate medical attention and could cause death.
To operate the compressor attach the hose to the outlet and press the switch next to it.
The switch will cut of the power outlet and switch on the compressor. After reinflating
the tyres switch of the compressor by pressing the same switch again, let the last air
escape from the hose and disconnect the hose from the compressor outlet.
Please do not use force, or pull on the hoses, you might damage the connectors and/or
hoses. Keep the hoses, outlets and connectors free from sand and water.
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Tyre Pressure 4 PSI Rule
The '4 PSI Rule' is a method to determine the correct tyre pressure for your vehicle. This
section is only inserted here to provide some more background information for those who
are interested.
Use the tyre placard pressures on your vehicle as a start point for normal road driving
pressures. To begin, set your pressures at the placard recommendations one morning
before heading off! (Maybe just on the way to work, does it take 30 plus minutes?)
Drive for about 1 hour – 30 mins minimum, but try not to go too much over 1 hour. Check
the tyre pressures, if they have gone up by LESS than 4psi, your starting pressure was
TOO HIGH, drop 2 psi now, and remember to use a 2psi lower start pressure tomorrow. If
the tyre pressures are still not going up by 4psi after the next hour of driving, you still
shouldn’t drop any more unless you change road surfaces etc, otherwise you could end
up damaging tyres. If they still don’t go up, you need to start about 4psi lower tomorrow,
and then see what happens.
If your tyre pressures go up by MORE THAN 4psi, your starting pressure was TOO LOW!
Add more air NOW. To work out how much to add, subtract the pressure they should
have ended up at from the end pressure you’ve just measured. I.e., they started at 20 psi
& so should end up at 24 psi if all is correct, but they are now 29psi, therefore 29 minus
24 leaves 5. So add at least ½ of that 5 psi now; and use original start pressure plus your
final add amount as tomorrows start point, i.e. original start = 20 psi plus the 2.5 psi
added today, start tomorrow on 22.5 psi.
You need to do that for every type of driving and road surface you drive on. It will take
some time, but the end result is that you will learn very quickly to work out what
pressure you should be running now, and what you should drop it to when you change
road surface/driving needs, i.e. 4wd rock crawling versus 4wd high speed good condition
dirt with odd sandy patches!
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Dual Power and Dual Fuel
All our Troopies have Dual Battery Power and Dual Diesel tanks. This sheet will explain
the basic working.
Power
The 1996 model has a manual power switch in the main cabin. The switch options are;

Off - Both batteries are isolated hence no electricity is available for starting the
engine

Both - Both batteries are switched parallel meaning they will both charge and
deplete at the same time. This is the normal setting for day-to-day operations and

whenever the car is driving.
A or S - Only one battery is active and the other is completely isolated. 'A' is the
normal setting during the night when you want to use power but want to save the
other battery for starting purposes. Starting the car after this one battery has been
depleted can be accomplished by switching to the 'S' battery. Remember to switch
to 'Both' after you've started the car so both batteries can be charged. Starting the
car in the 'A' setting is to be avoided.
The 2008 and 2012 model have an automatic isolation switch with a manual override
button.
When the system detects that the starter battery is getting a bit low the starter battery
will be isolated from the system so only the auxiliary battery will be completely depleted
(for instance by running a fridge). If you have any issues starting the car, then you can
press and hold the silver override button for 10 seconds and while holding it trying to
start the car. This button will link the two batteries together to provide extra power to
start the engine.
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Fuel
All our Troopies run on diesel and are fitted with two diesel tanks of 90 litres each.
Switching between the two tanks will not happen automatically. There is a switch on the
dashboard to switch on the rear tank which will allow the auxiliary tank to be used.
If you drive until a tank is completely empty and the engine is actually shutting down due
to a lack of diesel it might be quite difficult to get the engine started again. This is caused
by the length of the empty fuel line from the tank to the engine which is now filled with
air instead of diesel. As this could also damage parts of the engine we recommend to
switch to the other tank before it is completely empty.
We recommend to first use the rear auxiliary tank and switching that off when almost
empty. When filling the car up always fill both tanks.
Remember; diesel usage is heavily dependent on your driving style and road conditions.
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Battery Monitor
Your Troopy has a Battery Monitor installed to keep you informed on the status of your
dual battery system. It is important to not completely drain a battery to prevent issues
recharging the battery while driving. If your auxiliary battery is completely flat and not
charging while driving, please keep the silver override button pressed for about 15
minutes while driving normally.
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How to setup the roof top tent
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Awning setup
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Using the Inverter
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How to use the Fire Extinguishers
All our Troopies are equipped with two Fire Extinguishers, one in the front (drivers side)
and one in the back.
Remember: Your safety comes first!
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General Tips & Tricks
Here are some tip and tricks to make your trip safer and a bit more fun!
1.
The Troopies are higher than your normal vehicle and also have a roof-rack, tent,
gas bottle and sometimes a spare wheel on top. This makes the car easier to roll
over than a normal vehicle. This is not a problem while driving in a straight line
but try to avoid taking abrupt or to fast corners
2. In Australia we drive on the left hand side of the road. If you are not used to
driving on the left hand side it will help to think before starting to drive. You
would not be the first to drive on our wrong side for many kilometres before
realizing it is you and not that road train in a hand on collision course who is on
the wrong side!
3. The Australian wildlife is pretty, funny and not trained in crossing roads. The only
safe way to avoid a collision is to slow down. Swerving to avoid hitting an animal
can easily cause you to lose control of the vehicle with all possible consequences
following from that. It's better to eat the roo on the BBQ that night than having to
inform your emergency contact something bad has happened
4. Some of the wildlife can be a bit scary but (with some exceptions) most don't want
to eat you, they just want you to leave them alone!
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Snakes: Leave them alone! Even experts cannot always distinguish a
venomous snake from a relatively harmless python. Do NOT (try to) kill
our snakes. They are important in our environment and more people have
been bitten trying to kill snakes than people just walking in the other
direction
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Spiders: Leave them alone! Spiders will only bite to defend themselves. Do
NOT (try to) kill our spiders when they are outside. They are important in
our environment and belong in the bush. If you find a spider inside you can
try to relocate it or kill it if you have no other option
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Sharks: Most sharks are harmless and are only amazing creatures to
encounter. There are however a few dangerous sharks and most people
can't tell them apart. The risk of being bitten by a shark on any given day is
very slim but the risk is never zero
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Crocodiles: In the Northern parts of Australia (north of Coral Bay) there are
two species of crocodiles.
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Fresh Water Crocodiles: Food mainly fish and small reptiles
Salt Water Crocodiles: Food mainly fish, animals, mammals
(including humans)
Salt Water Crocodiles do not only live in salt water, they can live in any
water source including rivers, streams, billabongs and the Ocean. Do not
enter the water when there are signs warning you about crocodiles. Do also
not enter any water north of Broome unless the water is checked regularly
for crocodiles. (Hotel swimming pools are usually safe)
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Jelly fish: in the northern waters (from Broome onwards) there are
seasonable periods with hi occurrences of Boxed Jellyfish please check with
the local surf life saving team if it is safe to swim!
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Spiders and other insects have the habit to use shoes as beds, not a real
problem unless they forget to check out before your foot checks in. It is
advisable to not leave shoes outside on the ground for the night to prevent
scatters.
5. Water might be an issue on trips north of Geraldton or on remote areas. The
Troopies have two 70 litre water tanks which should be plenty to survive for a few
weeks, if you are careful with your water usage. You can fill the tanks with the
blue water hose and we advise you to do so regularly when you have access to a
good clean water source.
ONLY CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN THE WATER
TANKS PLEASE! Also, the blue hose is only to be used
for clean drinking water!
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6. Diesel becomes more expensive the further away from large cities and towns you
travel. Try to fill up where the price is low and you can save many dollars
7. My favourite hamburger is a 'Hamburger the lot' from the Overlander Roadhouse!
8. Many towns north of Geraldton have restrictions on liquor sales. If you are an
alcoholic please do not expect that bottleshops are always open. At some places
there is also a limit on the amount of alcohol a single person can buy per day.
Some places not to miss;
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Swimming with dolphins at Monkey Mia
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Snorkelling at Coral Bay
Fishing at Red Bluff, Quobba Station
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Tree Climbing at the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, Pemberton
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Bush Walking at Bluff Knoll, Albany
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Beach camping at Shelley Beach
Wine and lunch at the Woody Nook Winery, Margaret River
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Pinnacles Desert, Cervantes
Exploring the gorges in Karijini National Park
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Visiting Lake Cave, Margaret River
Making a selfie with smiling Quokka's at Rottnest Island
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Visiting a working gold mine in Kalgoorlie
Wave Rock at Hyden
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Natures window, Kalbarri
Enormous termite mounds, Exmouth
And so many more, just ask us for more tips for things to visit on your planed route!
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How to use the UHF CB two-way radio?
All our Troopies have a 80 Channel UHF Radio installed. Please read below information
carefully before operating the radio.
We recommend having the CB radio switched on and listening on channel 40. This
channel is used for road safety around Australia and will be used by oversized trucks and
their pilots to communicate with other road users.
Legally restricted channels
The following channels are legislated as a part of the ACMA UHF CB Class Licence.
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Channel 5 and 35 are the designated emergency channels, and are not to be used
except in an emergency. To make an emergency call, switch your radio to Channel
5 with duplex on, if there is no response, try again with duplex off
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Channel 11 is the 'call channel' and is only to be used for initiating calls with
another person, who should quickly organise another vacant channel to continue
their discussion on
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Channel 22 and 23 are only to be used for telemetry and telecommand, packet data
and voice transmission are not allowed
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Channel 61, 62 and 63 are reserved for future allocation and transmission on these
channels is not allowed
Channels used by consensus
The following channels are not legislated as a part of the class licence however are used
for the following purposes by consensus.
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Channel 10 is typically used by 4WD clubs when in a convoy & in national parks.
This channel is used to avoid interfering with road safety communications on
channel 29 or 40. If you are not in a convoy it is recommended you use 29 or 40
depending on the road you are using
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Channel 18 is the campers and caravan convoy channel, typically used by travellers
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Channel 29 is the road safety channel on the M1 Pacific Motorway and Highway
between Brisbane (QLD) and Sydney (NSW). It is used so that users of these roads
only hear conversations related to the highway and not unrelated conversations in
built up areas. Once leaving the highway, trucks switch to channel 40. It is
recommended to avoid using this channel on the east coast unless your
conversations relates to road safety communications on these roads
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Channel 40 is the primary Road safety channel Australia-wide, most commonly
used by trucks including pilot/escort vehicles for oversized loads
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Users should be aware that UHF CB channels 31 to 38 and 71 to 78 are the 'input'
channels for repeaters. Users should avoid using these channels to avoid
interfering with repeaters. If you wish to use a repeater, switch to 1-8 or 41-48 and
press the duplex button
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Where you Can and Cannot Travel
The ultimate reason to hire a 4WD Campervan is the ability to drive on unsealed
roads, off the beaten track, however, you must remember that you will not be permitted
to drive the vehicle away from gazetted roads (i.e. not listed on a map or maintained by
council) such as cross-country, on bush tracks or on beaches unless you are driving for a
short distance (less than 1 kilometre) directly to a public accessible camp site.
Prohibited Areas
The roads in Australia that you are strictly not permitted to travel on are –
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The Canning Stock Route (WA)
Lost City in Litchfield Park (NT)
Boggy Hole in Finke Gorge National Park (NT)
Old South Road from Maryvale to Finke (NT)
The abandoned section of the Gunbarrel Highway (WA, NT)
The last 2kms of the Lennard River Gorge Road (WA)
Permission Required
The following remote or island areas are permitted to be accessed by a 4WD Campervan
with prior permission of WA Experts at the time of pick up, as these roads are subject to
become impassable during extreme weather conditions or your journey includes
travelling on a ferry. You will be updated on the current road conditions at this time for
your own safety. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to restrict vehicle
movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions or any other safety
concern. Permission will only be considered if applied for at time of booking and can be
withdrawn at time of pick-up. For some sections you will also need permits, please
contact us to help you organise these.
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Any Island, e.g., Kangaroo Island (SA)
Simpson Desert (NT, SA)
Oodnadatta Track (SA)
Birdsville Track (SA)
Tanami Track (NT, WA)
Gibb River Road (NT, WA)
Kalumburu Road (WA)
Warburton Road (WA)
Cape Leveque (WA)
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Bungle Bungles (WA)
Plenty Highway (NT)
Finke Road (NT)
Central Arnhem Road (NT)
Arnhem Land in General (NT)
Gunbarrel Highway (WA, NT)
The station access road to Red
Bluff on Quobba station (WA)
The Holland Track (WA)
or any other remote areas
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Returning your Troopy
At the end of your rental period we need you to return your Troopy to the agreed
location at the agreed time and day.
We require the Troopy to be returned;
1.
With two full Diesel tanks. A $15 surcharge + the cost of diesel will be charged if
the tanks are not full.
2. With full gas bottles. If we need to fill them we will charge $25 each.
3. Reasonable clean. We don't mind dust or a bit of mud on the outside. We also
don't mind a bit of sand on the inside but we don't appreciate food or liquid stains,
undone dishes, sticky substances inside or outside or interior smells. We make
sure you get a clean vehicle at the start of your hire and would appreciate to get it
back in a state which allows us to have the vehicle ready for the next customer
after a quick clean. Additional cleaning costs will be charged if the vehicle need
excessive cleaning by us.
4. Without unreported damage. Please let us know as soon as practicable if there is
any new damage to the vehicle. This allows us to pre-empt repairs if necessary.
We would hate to have to disappoint the next customer if their Troopy is not
ready for them on the agreed day!
5. At the agreed location at the agreed time and day. If you would like to return the
Troopy at a different location, time or day we are happy to see if we can
accommodate your request. This is subject to availability and could incur a
surcharge. The sooner you ask the better your chances are we can accommodate
you!
If you return the vehicle to Perth it is important to arrange transportation as there is no
public transport to our location. We are happy to assist, please ask us what the
possibilities are!
We will do a quick check and if all is good we will refund the bond straight away. If there
are any concerns we cannot price we will refund the bond as soon as possible after all
costs are clear. Any deductions from the bond will be explained in detail.
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