Turnkey buildsTroop CarrierBrooklyn, VIC
Your complete Troopy.
Buying the vehicle is only the beginning. A new GXL, a V8 or the Troopy in your driveway: we'll build it around how you travel.
Every build is designed and quoted around your vehicle.
The roof
Stand up inside. Drive with it down.
A pop-top turns a Troopy into somewhere you can stand up, cook and sleep. Roof conversions are specialist work, and we'll walk you through the engineering and certification your vehicle needs.
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Roof down
A low profile for the drive.
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Roof up
Standing room when you stop.
How it works
From the vehicle to the keys.
One team plans the lot and brings the build together, so you're not chasing five different suppliers.
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No vehicle yet? We'll help you find it and organise the purchase through our partner Toyota dealer. You just sign the papers.
Vehicle
Bring yours, or tell us the one you want, new or used.
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Design
Layout, weight and systems planned around how you travel.
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Roof
Pop-top conversions, fitted in-house in partnership with Headspace Campers.
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Cabinetry
Designed and CNC cut at our Brooklyn workshop.
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Power and water
12V or 48V systems, as on our workshop builds, plus tanks, pumps and hot water.
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Finished vehicle
Fridge, kitchen and the gear you want, fitted. Then a walkthrough of every system, and the keys.
Good to know
You pay the dealer or seller directly for the vehicle, and it's yours from day one. Every build is quoted on its own vehicle and spec, and we'll tell you early if any of it needs engineering, certification or a specialist.
Where are you starting?
Four ways into a Troopy build
Pick the one that sounds like you. It sets up your build brief below.
I already have a Troopy
Bring it in. We'll plan the roof, cabinetry, power and water around the Troopy you've got.
Start with my TroopyI want a brand-new Troopy
GXL or WorkMate. We'll organise the order through our partner Toyota dealer, or use yours. You sign the papers, and once it's registered in your name it comes straight to Brooklyn.
New Troopies are 2.8L only. The dealer confirms what's available.
Plan a new Troopy buildI'm after a V8 Troopy
Tell us the V8 you want. If we come across one that fits your brief, we'll pass it on.
Toyota built the V8 Troopy from 2007 to 2024, and only as a manual. We can't promise one will come up.
Create my V8 briefHelp me pick the right Troopy
New or used, V8 or 2.8, GXL or WorkMate. We'll help you weigh it up against your budget and how you travel.
Help me chooseBuild levels
How far do you want to take it?
Three starting points to help us understand the build you're picturing. They aren't fixed packages, and every turnkey build is quoted on its own spec.
Touring
A practical, high-quality touring setup. Might include Unwind cabinetry, a bed system, fridge space, water, lighting, basic electrical and storage.
Premium
A full Unwind touring setup. Might include premium cabinetry, a roof conversion, a bigger electrical system, solar, water, a premium fridge, upgraded finishes and exterior accessories.
Ultimate or bespoke
The hero build. Might include a roof conversion, premium cabinetry, a big lithium system with solar, hot water, gullwing windows and premium finishes. Want more? Put it in your brief.
Not sure? Pick “Not sure, help me design it” in your brief and we'll work it out together.
Build it yourself instead
Our CNC-cut flat pack kits and custom drawer systems are the same Unwind design, and you do the fitting. Want us to fit a kit for you? Ask about a workshop build.
The Unwind Troopy
Follow the Unwind Troopy
We've ordered a brand-new GXL Troop Carrier, a 2.8L auto, for ourselves. We'll build it from stock into a finished Unwind tourer and share the build as it goes.
Coming up
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Buying the Troopy
Why we chose the GXL auto.
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Stripping it back
The stock vehicle, before the build.
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Roof conversion
Fitted in our Brooklyn workshop.
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Cabinetry
Designed and CNC cut in Brooklyn.
Proof, not promises
Real Troopy builds
Project Live: the everything Troopy 
‘Red’: a Premium kit Troopy, done properly 
The 2024 Troopy: built around Otto the German Shepherd I've got a fit out by Karim at Unwind Designs. You won't meet a better fella full of integrity and passion.
Michael D, workshop fitoutQuestions
Troopy builds, straight answers
How much does a complete build cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the roof, the cabinetry, the electrical, water, appliances and accessories you choose. Tell us your budget in the brief and we'll talk through what it can realistically cover. When our own GXL build is finished, we plan to share what it cost.
How long does a turnkey build take?
It depends on the spec, when the vehicle is ready and our workshop schedule. We'll give you an estimated timeline with your quote.
Do I need engineering or certification?
It depends on the build. Roof conversions, GVM changes, gas and 240V work can each need certification, and in Victoria some builds need a VASS certificate before they're registered in their new form. Other states have their own rules. We'll tell you what yours needs.
What about weight and payload?
Weight matters on every build. We'll talk through your vehicle's payload early, and whether you'd need a GVM upgrade, which is specialist work.
Will a build affect my Toyota warranty?
Modifications can affect your manufacturer's warranty, so check with your Toyota dealer before you commit. Our own warranty is 12 months on everything we make, on top of your Australian Consumer Law rights. Read our warranty.
Can I bring my own Troopy?
Yes. If you already own a Troopy, tell us about it and we'll talk through what suits it.
I want a V8 Troopy. Can you help?
Yes. Tell us the V8 you want in your brief: grade, kilometres, colour and budget. If we come across one that fits, we'll pass it on for you to consider. Toyota built the V8 Troopy from 2007 to 2024, and only as a manual, so good ones can take a while to turn up, and we can't promise one will.
Can I order a brand-new Troopy and have Unwind build it?
Yes. We can organise the order through our partner Toyota dealer, or you can use your own dealer. You sign the dealer's papers and pay the dealer directly, and once it's registered in your name it comes straight to our Brooklyn workshop. The dealer confirms the vehicle, the colour and the delivery date.
V8 or 2.8L: what's the difference?
Toyota built the V8 Troopy, a 4.5L turbo-diesel, from 2007 to 2024, and only ever with a manual gearbox. The 2.8L four-cylinder arrived in late 2023 with an automatic, and a manual followed in late 2024. A brand-new Troopy today is 2.8L only. Toyota has paused manual orders for now, so check with the dealer. Which suits you depends on how you'll use it.
Do you sell new Toyotas?
No. Unwind isn't a Toyota dealer and isn't affiliated with Toyota. New vehicles are sold by a Toyota dealer, our partner dealer or one you choose, and we build them.
Do you sell used Troopies or HiAces?
No. We don't hold vehicle stock. If we come across a vehicle that fits your brief, we'll pass it on and you buy it directly from the seller. We don't inspect vehicles we pass on, so always get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a PPSR check before you buy.
Do you handle the money for the vehicle?
No. You pay the dealer or seller directly for the vehicle. Any build deposit is separate, and it's paid to Unwind only once you've accepted a quote.
Can I finance the vehicle and the build?
We don't arrange finance.
I'm interstate. Can you still build it?
The build happens at our workshop in Brooklyn, VIC. Interstate? Get in touch and we'll talk logistics. Engineering and registration rules differ from state to state.
Still got a question? Ring us and we'll talk it through. 0417 362 209
Start your build
Build the Troopy you actually want.
Tell us where you're starting and what you're imagining.
What happens next
- We read your brief and get back to you to talk it through.
- If it's a fit, we plan the build against your vehicle and budget.
- You get an itemised quote before you commit.
- Your vehicle comes to our Brooklyn workshop, we build it, and you get the keys.