Prado roof tent
- Minimum hire 14 days
- Driver age 21+
- License held 2+ years
About this camper
Of all the roof tent models, this is usually the cheapest 4WD camper. Although the Prado has five doors, we consider it best suited to two people. Reason is that the luggage compartment is almost entirely taken up by the supplied fridge, table, two chairs and two plastic storage boxes. By folding down the rear seats, you can create plenty of room for your suitcases or travel bags.
Specifications
| Category | Property | Specification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping & seating | Belted seats | 5 | |
| Sleeping places | 2–5 | ||
| Child-seat anchors | 2 | ||
| Bed 1 | Length | 200 cm | |
| Width | 130 cm | ||
| Description | Darche Streamliner Hard Shell. | ||
| Ground tent × 1 | Capacity | Up to 3 people each | |
| Notes | On requestA 2–3 person ground tent is available. 200 × 180 cm is the tent floor. | ||
| Swag | On requestSwags are available for extra travellers; ask us how many. | ||
| Driving & dimensions | Vehicle | Toyota · Prado 150 Series | |
| Engine / fuel / transmission | Displacement | 3000 cc | |
| Fuel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | ||
| Drive | Drivetrain | 4WD | |
| Drive modes | 4H (high range) / 4L (low range) | ||
| Fuel use | 10–14 L/100 km | ||
| Year | 2018–2024 | ||
| Vehicle age / model notes | Maximum 6 years old. | ||
| Distance allowance | Unlimited | ||
| Power & connections | Fuel storage | 150 L | |
| Water storage | Jerry cans: 20 L | ||
| Solar panel | Fixed | ||
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| Comfort & storage | Awning | Type | Vehicle mounted |
| Style | Pull out | ||
| Coverage | 180° | ||
| GPS navigation | Satellite navigation. | ||
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| Kitchen | Stove | Type | Portable |
| Fuel | Gas | ||
| Burners | 1 | ||
| Fridge | 50 L | ||
| Camp & recovery | Safari snorkel | Safari snorkel. | |
| Bullbar | ARB steel bullbar. | ||
| Sleeping bag bedding | Linen, pillows, sleeping bags and towels. | ||
| Chairs | One per person. | ||
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Permissions
Driving
| Surface | Yes | With approval | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-road tracksUngazetted or unmapped roads and unformed tracks are off limits. | No | ||
| Ungazetted or unmapped roads and unformed tracks are off limits. | |||
| BeachesDriving below high tide is off limits; where beach driving is allowed (K'gari zones 1–7), not within 2.5 hours either side of high tide, or three hours with swell or exceptional tides. | No | ||
| Driving below high tide is off limits; where beach driving is allowed (K'gari zones 1–7), not within 2.5 hours either side of high tide, or three hours with swell or exceptional tides. | |||
| Water crossingsCrossings deeper than 0.5 m, floodwater, flood-prone roads, saltwater and salt lakes or flats are off limits; any water driving is at your own risk. | No | ||
| Crossings deeper than 0.5 m, floodwater, flood-prone roads, saltwater and salt lakes or flats are off limits; any water driving is at your own risk. | |||
| Night drivingNo driving between dusk and dawn. | No | ||
| No driving between dusk and dawn. | |||
| Towing | With approval | ||
Where you can drive
Off-road places not listed here are off limits unless we arrange permission before your trip. Places that close every year show their usual open dates; the dates move with the weather.
| Place | Yes | With approval | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Track | With approval | |||
| Cape York PeninsulaOpen 1 May–30 Nov | With approval | 1 May | 30 Nov | |
| Chambers Pillar | With approval | |||
| Dalhousie Springs | With approval | |||
| Dirk Hartog Island | Yes | |||
| Finke Road | With approval | |||
| Francois Peron National Park | Yes | |||
| Gibb River RoadOpen 1 May–30 Nov | Yes | 1 May | 30 Nov | |
| Gunbarrel Highway | With approval | |||
| Jim Jim RoadOpen 1 Jun–31 Oct | Yes | 1 Jun | 31 Oct | |
| Kalumburu RoadGibb River Road to the Mitchell Plateau turn-offOpen 1 May–30 Nov | Yes | 1 May | 30 Nov | |
| Gibb River Road to the Mitchell Plateau turn-off | ||||
| Kangaroo Island | Yes | |||
| Karijini National Park | Yes | |||
| Mitchell Plateau TrackOpen 15 May–31 Oct | Yes | 15 May | 31 Oct | |
| Oodnadatta Track | With approval | |||
| Plenty Highway | With approval | |||
| Purnululu National ParkOpen 1 Apr–30 Nov | Yes | 1 Apr | 30 Nov | |
| Savannah Way | With approval | |||
| Simpson DesertOpen 16 Mar–30 Nov | Yes | 16 Mar | 30 Nov | |
| Steep Point | Yes | |||
| Tanami Track | With approval | |||
| Tasmania | Yes | |||
| Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park | Yes | |||
Depots
| Depot |
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| Alice Springs |
| Broome |
| Cairns |
| Darwin |
| Perth |
Starlink from Australia Campers
We can add one of our own Starlink units to this camper on these routes. We have a limited number, so ask for one with your quote.
| Route | Data |
|---|---|
| Return to Perth | Unlimited |
| Perth to Broome | 50 GB, top up on the go |
| Perth to Darwin | 50 GB, top up on the go |
| Broome to Perth | 50 GB, top up on the go |
| Darwin to Perth | 50 GB, top up on the go |
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum hire | 14 days |
| Driver age | 21+ |
| License held | 2+ years |
| Overseas licenses need a translation or an international permit | |
| No probationary licenses | |
| Every driver must be at pick-up. |
Make, model, year and specification are not guaranteed, nor that a replacement is equivalent.
Collection and return
| Condition | Costs extra | |
|---|---|---|
| At pick‑up | At drop‑off | |
| Fuel below full | Ask us about charges | Costs extra at drop-off |
| Dirty vehicle | Ask us about charges | Costs extra at drop-off |
| Late | Ask us about charges | Costs extra at drop-off |
Collection includes a 60-minute briefing.
Every driver attends the mandatory briefing at collection. Return the vehicle at the agreed time, clean, full of fuel and in pick-up condition.
Other costs
| Charge | When it applies |
|---|---|
| Card payment | Paying by card. |
| Fines and tolls | Infringements, tolls and recovery administration incurred during the hire. |