When you’re pushing deep into Australia’s remote corners, you need more than just a tough-looking rig. You need something you can trust, and something that is built for overlanding, built with intention and capable of taking you far beyond the usual tracks. And that’s exactly what the Tommy Camper S6X is created for.
Meet Big Tom.
Big Tom is Tommy Campers’s flagship build. Purposeful, refined and ready for serious travel.
Built with purpose
Every great build starts with a vision. For Big Tom, the idea was simple: create a rig that could handle Australia’s toughest terrain, without compromise. Not just for the weekend. Not just for looks. Big Tom was designed for the long game. The LandCruiser 79 series with the Tommy Camper S6X is built for long-term touring. Capable of tackling the harshest tracks, living off-grid for weeks, and making every kilometre comfortable and capable.
The foundation
Starting with a Military GXL 79 Series Dual Cab, already one of Toyota’s toughest platforms. From there, the team gave him the structural, mechanical and touring upgrades needed to make it a true overlanding vehicle, with the Tommy Camper S6X as its centrepiece.
Chassis & Suspension
- JMACX Super Chassis stretched 300mm
- 4495 GVM upgrade
- 4” lift with King remote reservoir shocks
- Airbag Man airbags with in-cab controls and onboard compressor
The result is a stable, well-balanced vehicle, designed to carry significant load while staying capable on demanding tracks.
Fuel & Traction
- Brown & Davis long-range fuel tank: 185L rear + 115L mid
- Method 312 wheels with 35” BF Goodrich KM3s
With this setup, range anxiety disappears, and traction stays reliable across sand, rocks, mud and corrugations.
Build highlights:
- Vehicle: LandCruiser Military GXL 4.5L Turbo Diesel Dual Cab
- Transmission: Manual
- Build Date: 2021
- Chassis Extension: 300mm
Major costs:
- Suspension & stretch: $80,000
- Tune & Turbo: $12,000
- Front Bar: $8,000
- Custom Tommy Tray: $18,500
- Tommy Camper S6X: $65,000
Total Build Value: $337,100
The Tommy Camper S6X
No Tommy build is complete without one of their signature Tommy Camper S6X. And Big Tom is no exception. Sitting on a custom heavy-duty Tommy tray with four toolboxes, the camper is fully kitted with the latest features and gear you need for life on the road.
Interior
Inside, it’s all about turning remote camping into everyday comfort:
- 5” Foam Queen Size Mattress
- Diesel heater and dual fans
- Couch, pull-out table, and underbed draws for clothes or storage
- LED lighting and USB charging
- Portable toilet slide
The Tommy Camper S6X kitchen
This Tommy Campers custom kitchen is a dream for outdoor cooking. Fully equipped and ready for real bush cooking:
- 130 Litre Upright Bushman Fridge/Freezer
- Travel Buddy 12 Volt Oven
- 3000W inverter for induction Cooking
- Dual 75L water tanks with sensors. One plumbed to the kitchen, one to the shower
Outdoor shower
- Duoetto MK2 Electric hot water unit that stores 10L, together with a 12V water pump
- Bushwakka Shower Awning
Power System
Big Tom’s Tommy Camper S6X runs a premium 300Ah REDARC lithium setup with:
- 75A Manager
- Dual TVMS Rogues
- RedVision displays
- 240V shore power
- Solar panel on the roof
And if you want to leave the camper at base camp? The Tommy Camper S6X includes four lift-off legs so you can drop the camper and explore the vehicle alone.
LandCruiser Power and Comfort
Big Tom isn’t all muscle. There’s plenty of thought put into the little details that make long-term touring a dream. Power, comfort, comms. You name it, it’s all there:
Performance
A GTurbo G333 ti turbo with custom tune delivers a hefty 940Nm, breathing through a Jmax airbox and 3.5” snorkel, and exhaling via a Torqit 3.5” exhaust. It’s not about speed, it’s about reliable torque when you need it—pulling through deep sand, climbing rocky tracks or tackling those endless corrugations.
Premium interior upgrades
Heated Recaro seats front and rear with Alcantara trim, centre consoles, full Dynamat sound deadening throughout the cab, and a premium Kenwood sound system with sub and amp.
Comms
Dual GME UHF Radios for communication.
Power
200Ah slim Battery behind rear seat & 40amp DC-DC, and plenty of USB and 12V outlets.
Other Gear
Even the exterior bin is sorted, with Tommy Campers’ Aussie-made Dirty Gear Bag by Crashpad.
Recovery Gear
When you’re exploring solo or pushing remote tracks, recovery is non-negotiable. Big Tom carries dual Warn 12,000lb winches (front and rear), matched with Factor 55 Ultrahooks and an onboard ARB air compressor for tyre management.
Up front, a colour-coded ARB Deluxe bar with scrub bars and Lazer spotties adds protection and visibility. Clearville Next Gen towing mirrors keep an eye on the camper.
Why Big Tom?
Every modification on Big Tom and the Tommy Camper S6X was done with a purpose. Nothing over the top and nothing without reason. The goal? Strength where it’s needed, comfort where it counts, and reliability across the board.
Big Tom is proof that with the right vision and the right gear, you don’t just build a 4WD, you create an overlanding vehicle, made for adventure.
Not keen on reading?
Check out the full walkthrough of Big Tom on YouTube.
If you’d like to learn more about our builds and a Tommy Camper S6X, the Tommy Campers team is here to help. Contact us here.
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