We’re Mr and Mrs Fritz (Pete and Liz) from Fritzintroopy; we're freelance writers and photographers keen to share our Troopy travel experiences with you.
Join us as we drive through diverse landscapes in our 2017 pop top Troopy in search of awesome experiences, great campsites and remote destinations while enjoying the freedom of exploring our giant backyard, Australia and hopefully what lies beyond.
Our Troopy Trips episodes take you to great locations, while our Troopy Talk videos showcase interesting set ups to inspire your own Troopy build.
To hard heap of shit.... I had a KEA Conquer 2007 vintage twice the room way easier to use better ventilation a benchmark in pop tops ...these aluminium cabs would be a nightmare in high winds and when it wet and freezing outside. A hard top is a better option than these expensive mistakes
the more I look into this the more options there appear to be .... your troopy set up is different from any I have seen but I seems to work well, very well.
We’ve lived and travelled with it like this for 4 years now and we’ve tried to think about how to make it better but we can’t seem to come up with a better solution for us. We love the internal living space and don’t want to sacrifice that. While we don’t have as much packing space with lots of drawers it always seems to be enough. Maybe simple is better. Cheers
Did you buy the Troopy with the standard stock Bridgestone 225/95/r16 or where the B F Goodrich tyres already on it ? If you ran the 225/95 what was your experience with them as far as km is concerned. Just interested, because i can't get more then 35000 km out of them.
You did better than us getting 35k. We did have the Bridgestones but they only lasted 25000 km. They started to crack and chip heavily so changed to BF Goodrich and have done 37000 km so far and they still look good.
I too love remote 4X4 touring. After watching this video I had a heart check (calcium score), good results have given me the confidence to continue. The idea of ‘checking your vehicle, check your body’ makes sense and should be promoted. Thanks for the advise.
I guess the only positive thing I see in this video is that the rock was found in the brake system and you were able to fix vehicle!! Toyota not a Land Rover!!
Howdy Peter, thanks so much for giving us a bloody good scare. I’m 74 with plenty to work on, but i’ve always felt my heart was maybe by best attribute (having had the scope thru my heart years ago), but before I take off, I will definitely book in for the CAC. Thanks again, Best Wishes, John Edwards
Hi John , I'm so glad you've found this video useful. Yes get it done and then you'll know either way . Please share amongst your friends to spread the word about this test. Cheers Peter
Been going to gnaraloo for 25 years on and off on fishing trips If you’re not into surfing or fishing I would give it a miss It’s overrated and the station manager is a piece off work Glad you enjoyed it this time
I'm looking at purchasing a Troopy soon and I'm learning towards the Mulgo due to it being much lighter and having a lower profile to the Alu-cab. I'm only a 173cm so the length of the Mulgo should be just fine for me.
@@fritzintroopy I enjoyed the comparison, you did a good job explaining the pros and cons of each. Just a question mate on how does it perform when it’s windy, is that a issue or not really? I’ve heard from others who had roof top tents and they said they were terrible when it was windy, so I’m keen to see how the Mulgo holds up.
@@andyedison2416 a mild to moderate wind isn't too bad especially if its not too cold and you can open the sides and let the link go through... Anymore than that and they do flap about a fair bit which is annoying but It would be the same for all RTT with canvas.At least the mungo has no zips to make noise in the wind though...
I read David Gillespie’s book “Sweet Poison about 12 yrs ago and gave up sugar then and there. I remember going on a total sugar detox and suffering withdrawal symptoms 😅. I’m 2 months into total abstinence from alcohol now and don’t miss it at all, although I never was a big drinker and have previously gone 9 months straight without a drop. Agree with you, sugar is terrible for humans and unfortunately the population now is consuming it in vast quantities.
That’s fantastic mate. You’re body will thank you for those 2 great moves. Takes a lot of effort and discipline but it’ll be worth it. Cheers and thanks 🙏🏼
Awesome vid, glad you're recovering after a but of illness. I'm sure this is the vehicle that ASPW built up and never used, Great to see it being used for what it was built for. The Kruger is Stunning as always and good enough reason to come back to SA and see other beautiful places.
Thanks so much for the feedback. Yes it is Andrews Africa 105 build... seemed like a great opportunity when it came up for sale... unfortunately we didn't realise it would take us so long to finally use it. Can't wait to get to SA and Nambia again. Cheers
G'day Troopy Doc. Good to see someone talking straight and calling these products and industries out. BTW, I did the CAC score test after your warning. Results very very good, 23 to be exact. My G.P. is now a fan of yours. Thanks again .
G'Day Luke. That's unreal that you got it done and I'm very happy for you that the score is low. That very pleasing. I love it that you've told your GP about me too. Hopefully he'll jump on board and start scanning more people at risk Cheers and thanks for the positive feedback, really appreciate it.
Hey doc my wife is a farmacy technician and we understand every word you say bro you absolutely right if just people educated little bit more about health be a good difference thx for sharing cheers from tampa fl
One of the best fitouts ever...simple, and functional...love how you've tailored it to your needs without doing the $20k install, but still have all the important basics. I like that you've bucked the current trend and incorporated a good sized sink...do you have a grey water tank, or does the outflow go to a bucket under the truck?
Thanks for your great feedback. We do love the setup because it is simple and extremely functional. We have thought about changing it up but have realised there is no point as it works so well the way it is. We think a sink is an absolute must. We were even thinking about doing a quick video about this because we also can't believe how many of these new flash set ups people are putting in without a sink... just makes no sense to us. Regarding the grey water, we collect it in a bucket. We carry a 2 collapsable buckets, the second for freshwater for showering or doing the dishes outside which is rare. Cheers P&E
@@fritzintroopy Great, thanks for the reply...I'm doing a fitout now, and have always wanted a sink and running water inside, as I wont be just chasing the fine weather and living outside under the awning. Your missus' comment about being able to do teeth was the clincher. Also being able to rinse a cup or wash hands and face without facing a storm would be worth it. I would never pee in the sink in the middle of a freezing stormy nite tho! 🤫 Seeing the cara sized sink in yours has locked it in for my build too...just gotta work out how to do it so it functions just as well in doors, as it does when I'm out doors....wait, I hear an idea coming on...!
Thanks doctor I skipped my sugar intake couple of years ago (still early 40s) Now I am thinking to give up alcohol altogether (just trying) My next step is taking a sodastream machine in my troopy to replace ice cold beer in the camp
Thx for sharing! As the Dad of a type 1 diabetic I read all those labels daily. Those labels are scary! The higher the carbs/sugar the more insulin we have to dose! Reducing sugar intake is a healthy choice long term for anyone.😃
GREAT VIDEO, PEOPLE REALLY NEED TO WAKE UP TO THESE SNEAKY FOOD COMPANIES, BECAUSE MOST OF THE SHITE THEY HAVE ON THE SUPERMARKET SHELVE IS , WELL .....CRAP!!
Absolutely!! Sugar is one of the 3 main ingredients found in most processed foods the other two being highly processed white flour and processed seed/vegetable oils. The combination of these three in most of shelf stable foods is the main cause of global health crisis. Best to avoid all of this crap and just stick to eating real food.
Hi Graeme, The solar panels have been great. No issues since we had these new ones installed. They were mounted using this product www.solar4rvs.com.au/fixtech-fix8-structural-silicone-300ml-cartridge-w and the panels were from the Solar4rvs. cheers
Wow. This is completely neglected topic ‘check your health before leave’. I have every single test and checks done to me in prints in my car with me all the time. My grand father died from heart problem. My dad had his bypass in his early 50s. What an eye opener doctor. Glad you bring this up. Much appreciated Rooma
My pleasure... good idea to have all your health information with you when you travel. From a doctors perspective its extremely useful when patients present to the ED with all their up to date health records as well as an up to date list of all medicines and allergies. Cheers
Great advice! I work in the Cath Lab where we place stents. Have often thought about how unfortunate it would be to get stick somewhere remote and have a heart attack. Glad you’re ok!
