79 series camper build: LandCruiser 79 series Single Cab & Tommy Camper S6X
A reliable and capable 79 series camper setup? This LandCruiser 79 Series Single Cab was built from the ground up as a complete touring setup – Heavy Duty Tommy Tray Underbed Storage Box, and S6X Slide-On Camper – all designed with one goal: to create a reliable long-term touring vehicle capable of tackling Australia’s toughest tracks while remaining comfortable and practical for life on the road.
Purchased through Tommy Campers as a full build, this 79 series camper build combines proven off-road components with an almost fully optioned Tommy Campers S6X. With a premium REDARC electrical system, ARB barwork, and a Multidrive 4150kg GVM, this build is ready for serious off-grid travel.
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LC 79 Series
Tommy Super Build overview
Vehicle Build Highlights
Tommy Tray, and under-bed storage Box
Our S6X Slide-On Camper sits on a custom Tommy Tray, designed specifically to support Slide-On Campers.
Tray Specifications
- Single Cab Tray – 2400mm length
- 1900mm width
- 100mm RHS construction
- Fuel Filler integrated in the headboard
- Raptor liner tray finish
Tray Accessories
- Front and rear alloy toolboxes with locks & seals
- Rear under-tray trundle drawer
- Alloy tray sides (French Vanilla)
- Headboard 40L water tank
- Water outlet tap
- Rope Rails above toolboxes
- Anchor track tie-down system
Powder Coating
- Protex Matte Black Tray
- Protex Black toolboxes with French Vanilla doors
- French Vanilla tray sides
This heavy-duty tray system provides excellent storage while maintaining strength and weight distribution, and the under-bed storage box (half wheel carrier and half box) adds value and secure storage for tools, recovery gear, or wet gear, but also easy access to your spare tyre.
Tommy Campers S6X Slide-On Camper
Mounted on the tray is a Tommy Campers S6X slide-on camper, finished in Protex Matte Black with French Vanilla doors.
Standard Features
- 2 LED Ceiling Lights
- 5-inch Foam Queen-Size Mattress
- 1 x 75L Water Tank Gravity Fed to Tap
- 4 x Lift off Legs
- 12V Roof Console, with 2 x USB ports
- Camper Fitment to your Vehicle
Interior Comfort
Kitchen & Water
External Accessories
Power
Powered by REDARC
REDARC Manager Alpha 75
LC 79 Series
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LC 79 Series
Vehicle Specifications
Suspension, GVM & Driveline Upgrades
To safely support the camper and touring accessories, this LandCruiser is fitted with a Multidrive 4150kg GVM upgrade, paired with Terrain Tamer Fortified shocks. This upgrade significantly improves load-carrying capacity, ride control and durability when travelling fully loaded on and off-road.
- 2″ Lift
- Multidrive 4150kg GVM
Diff breathers have also been installed, helping protect drivetrain components during water crossings and dusty outback conditions.
Wheels & Tyres
This 79 Series runs ROH Assault wheels and Toyo RT tyres, a proven all-terrain combo designed to handle everything from corrugations to rocky tracks and soft sand.
- ROH Assault Wheels : 6 x 17X9 5/150 – 12 Assault 1500kg Matte Black
- Toyo RT Tyres : 6 x Toyo 295/70R17 121P
Front protection, Lighting, and touring Accessories
To prepare the vehicle for remote touring, a full range of ARB and touring accessories were installed.
- ARB Summit MK2 Bull Bar – colour coded
- ARB Side Rails & Steps – colour coded
- ARB front Recovery Point – LHS and RHS (both required on MK2 Bull Bars)
- ARB Intensity IQ Driving Lights
- XRS Connect UHF – XRS330 unit with tall antenna and passthrough in the centre switch panel)
- Clearview Next Gen towing mirrors
- Hayman Reese X-Bar
- Winch – Bushranger Covert Winch 12,000kg with synthetic rope (winch is fully tucked behind the bull bar – no control box sitting in the middle)
- Brown Davis 110L aux tank
- Window tint with weather shields
- Upgraded Alternator
Together, these upgrades make this LandCruiser 79 Series Super Build exceptional well prepared for remote and unsupported travel.
Why is this a Tommy Super Build?
Every component and modification has an intentional purpose; nothing is added without reason. Strength where it counts, comfort where it matters, and reliability to carry you far beyond the tourist trails.
It’s proof that with the right vision and gear, you don’t just build a 4WD – you create an overlanding machine built for real adventure
Explore more 79 series camper Setups
If you’re planning on building or buying your own 79 series camper setup, it can help to see how others have built theirs. You can explore real owner stories in our Tracks & Tales series, or browse other 79 series camper setups that are currently available.
Inspired by this super build?
If this Tommy Super Build matches the level of capability you’re chasing, reach out to the Tommy Campers team to start building your own Super Build.