1st things 1st..

[karlmagoo Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karlmagoo]

So i have my 120, petrol, I,ve got $1000 to spend, vehicle is bog stock, what,s the very 1st thing you blokes and blokettes do to make it "yours"?. Forget tyres, suspension, etc, I mean the non mechanical side, whats 1st? Dual batteries? Compressor? Fridge?, seat covers, tint? Stereo? So what would you spend the 1st grand on?.......cheers

[Heath74 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Heath74]

What do you do with the car?

Decent roof rack?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oval-Roof...2d087f2&_uhb=1

[karlmagoo Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karlmagoo]

Really probably should have added that, cheers mate, everyday driver, occasional tourer, monthly at minimum camper, 2 adults and a 4 yr old girl, moderate offroad.







Cheers

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Fridge!

Cheers Andrew

[mackayvx Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close mackayvx]

Im thinking TINT.

You, your missus and the kid will use it all day everyday, no matter where you are or what your doing.
We really notice our tint... when we have the windows down... Quick get those windows up they say!!!
In saying that, if you get a light tint or cheap tint you will regret it mate.

Drew

[geograzza Member Find all posts View Profile Close geograzza]

Although it wasn't the first thing I did, once I got it I wondered why it took me so long. I'm talking about a side awning (which of course needs a roof rack).
It's great when touring, and makes a good cover for overnight camps etc. Now that we have a newborn, it is especially handy at the beach or rest areas with no shade trees so we can always have some shade for feeds. I also put some LED strip lights along the main support so we have lighting at night. I don't have to set up the awning for the lights to be usable - I can just flip the roll back.

[mkh Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mkh]

Compressor and recovery gear. For a grand you should be able to get a compressor (I've had a $79 Bushranger for about 8years now), some Max Trax, snatch strap and some shackles and maybe even a hand winch.

[8608 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close 8608]

Tint.

them some MSA Canvas seat covers.

them some sand grabber floor mats.

i know it doesn't make it 'yours' as much, but you got a 4 Year old.

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Yep, first thing I got for the Prado was a set of Sandgrabbers. Especially handy to collect those spills that 4yr old seem to do more often than none. Then a recovery kit and a tyre deflator and compressor.

[Snoopy22 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Snoopy22]

I accept you $1000 and as I have most of what has been said to date I would put it towards my lift kit :-)

Seriously though I agree with Drew, I got tinting first as my 95 is also my daily driver.

[rwo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close rwo]

Fridge and a means to power it (might need to look at 2nd hand stuff to stay under budget though). Cold beer may not solve any of your other problems in life, but it'll make them a whole lot more bearable!

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

I've got two rug rats under 6 and we do similar to you. I'd suggest Rear seat covers, floor mats, and cargo barrier. Cargo Barrier was the first thing we fitted. Feel much safer now when loaded up for camping. Can now load all the way to the roof. Previously I've kept loads below seat height, but I've had to do a few emergency stops (roos, idiot drivers etc) when loaded up and stuff has come into the passenger cabin. Scary stuff.

Our Seatcover is currently an old double sheet but proper covers are next on the list. Decent floor mats are good too. Its amazing the crap the kids manage to leave behind - constantly finding rotten apple cores under my seat!

Ours came with Front and Rear Tint and Dual batteries already installed, and the tint is a highly underated addition. Especially on long trips when the kids fall asleep in the sun.

Have fun - the list is endless as I am finding out... Stay away from this site, it just makes the list longer

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

A snorkle?

You'll never know when you will need one till its too late.

[Signature035 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Signature035]

Compressor and recovery gear. For a grand you should be able to get a compressor (I've had a $79 Bushranger for about 8years now), some Max Trax, snatch strap and some shackles and maybe even a hand winch.

+ 1 for above, and add some Sandgrabbers, and you have a great weekend.

[sellit99 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sellit99]

Maybe not in priority order but shade when camping is needed and side awnings are so easy to use. My #1 favourite thing.

Side awning. $200
You only need a set of roof racks to mount it and they can cost as little as $100
Fridge although you can get away with an esky and ice for a couple of days
Dual batteries, yes, but only if you have power drain items like a fridge
Tint, for everyday coolness
Maxtrax. Your stockie will get bogged a lot in sand.
Save the rest for diesel and go away more often