GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #40 | Page 8

RE-IMAGINING MY VAN After sitting in a paddock for many years, my 1969 Viscount Ambassador has been reimagined. The original interior was in very poor condition, but it was still water tight. After a full stripping of everything (safely, of course) the interior was refreshed to current thinking, with heating, a queen-size bed and modern colour themes. I cleaned up and painted the chassis, fitted new suspension, electric brakes, drawbar and lighting, which made for a much safer van. This may make vintage vanners cringe; however, we wanted a place to call home that met our needs today. The van gets compliments for the design and refresh when anyone ventures inside, and we look forward to getting it back on the road. It may not be the best-looking van on the road, but with the many upgrades, we love it. Keiran McAuley ENTER TO WIN A TITAN TRAY ROOF RACK NORTHERN LIGHTS I cant wait for all the borders to reopen. We can head north to Queensland, camping in as many great free camps near the water for some hot fishing if possible, with the occasional stay in a caravan park. We should make it up to Cooktown and then head west through the old goldfields, towards the gulf – more fishing there. The Rola roof rack would allow me to move a few bulky items onto the roof and make it easier to access the back of the Land Cruiser Bruce Archard The Titan Tray would be perfect for mounting a 4WD awning...