I am looking at buying a new 2014 Navara D22 ST-R S5 which (if I do it soon) will come with a steel bull bar and a tow bar in the purchase price. I am thinking about optioning it up more in the purchase price (it will be a leased vehicle, so options can be tax-free too). What should I add? What are the "must have" extras ... within reason? Not trying to turn it into a Patrol!
My initial thoughts are an ARB cab (so I can have a fridge in the back), dual batteries, 12v plugs and Anderson plug, window tinting and driving lights. But what do other D22 owners consider "must-haves" for this model?
Use will be as a towing vehicle for a camper trailer which is of the "light" off road variety. Don't see us rock climbing or doing Landcruiser Park in it. But I can see us exploring bush tracks to find scenic camping spots.
Can they be fitted with cruise control as an extra? Worth it?
How prone are they to drowning the engine in water crossings (I see a lot of them with snorkels fitted)?
Happy to spend another $5000 or so on top of the purchase price to have it set up well from the start. How would you spend $5000 on yours?
My initial thoughts are an ARB cab (so I can have a fridge in the back), dual batteries, 12v plugs and Anderson plug, window tinting and driving lights. But what do other D22 owners consider "must-haves" for this model?
Use will be as a towing vehicle for a camper trailer which is of the "light" off road variety. Don't see us rock climbing or doing Landcruiser Park in it. But I can see us exploring bush tracks to find scenic camping spots.
Can they be fitted with cruise control as an extra? Worth it?
How prone are they to drowning the engine in water crossings (I see a lot of them with snorkels fitted)?
Happy to spend another $5000 or so on top of the purchase price to have it set up well from the start. How would you spend $5000 on yours?