Inside Our Custom Troopy Home: Alu-Cab, Full Fit Out & Off Grid Living

Take a full walk through of @travelling_sands’ epic rig, a 2022 Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier transformed from a bare shell into a fully self contained off grid home. From cutting the roof off for an Alu-Cab conversion, to a completely custom DIY interior fit out, this Troopy has been built for comfort, simplicity, and real world travel.

Sam and Sophie break down the mods, layout, storage solutions, power, climate control, and the clever everyday features that make life on the road easier — without over engineering it.

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✨ What’s Inside This Troopy Build

🚙 Base vehicle: 2022 Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier (brand new bare shell)
🛠️ Major mods: Roof cut + Alu-Cab conversion, suspension & GVM upgrades, wheels & tyres, exhaust
🛏️ Sleeping: Drop down Alu-Cab bed (2 metre internal standing height)
🍳 Living: Internal seating, bench space, full drawer & cupboard system
🧊 Fridge & storage: Custom cabinetry, under bed storage, door pockets, drop down tables
☕ Must have gear: Built in coffee machine (non negotiable)
🔋 Power: Battery management system + internal electrics
🌡️ Climate: Reverse cycle air conditioner + heater
🚿 Outdoor shower: Plug in shower system with shower awning
🏕️ Outdoor living: Awning, BBQ box, drop down external tables
🧠 Build philosophy: No plans, no structure — designed and built as they went

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps (rounded)

00:00 – Meet the rig: 2022 Troop Carrier overview
00:40 – Major mods: roof cut, Alu-Cab & suspension upgrades
01:10 – Interior fit out: storage, seating & layout
02:20 – Bed system, power, air con & living comfort
04:15 – Outdoor shower, awning & final walk around

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