OPERATION 200: PART Four FEATURE
As Operation 200 takes shape, we round out the final stages of turning our stock 200 Series LandCruiser into the ultimate touring and towing vehicle. Most stock tow vehicles will exceed their legal carrying capacity once it's loaded with equipment and the ball weight of a van. So, our first step was to increase our GVM with a Tough Dog suspension upgrade to add to our safe and legal carrying capacity. (See issue 635)
With an extra 500kg of capacity, we were able to add MSA drawers and a fridge slide and barrier, so the next option is a suitable fridge. We already had a fridge in the caravan that could handle day-to-day requirements, but we lacked a decent freezer for long-term food storage. Because we planned remote travel and camping, having a descent supply of food is important. As it turned out, it was a smart move. When we reached the Kimberley, many roads were closed because of unseasonal rain, and we ended up camped for nearly a week waiting for the water to drop. With a freezer full of food we had no worries about relying on my very unreliable fish catching prowess. Bear Grylls I am not.
COOL CHANGE
We chose the myCOOLMAN 60L All-Rounder which gives the options of either a fridge or freezer. We added a lithium power pack as a backup for when the vehicle battery wasn't enough or we wanted to move the fridge closer to the campfire. Other myCOOLMAN versions have dual
