But it’s true.  It’s something we’ve discussed for a while, and now feels like the right time part to ways.  We are moving on up in the camper van world – one size up, that is.

And so, we’re putting Totoyaya up for sale – and willing to sell her to the right person.

Who’s that person?  Someone who’s going to keep traveling with her, who knows how to take care of an old vehicle, and who’s going to love her as much as us.  Totoyaya has an amazing history, so if you’re looking for spare parts or a car to take out for a drive once in a while, this vehicle isn’t for you.

If, however, you’re looking for that perfect vehicle for a long-term overland adventure of your own, check out the details on our vehicle ad below:

Totoyaya, our home-on-wheels.

She’s a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ75.

French-registered.

For sale: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ75

3B engine, LHD, H55 transmission, 24-volt system.  602,500km.  No problem for few hundred thousand more because almost all kms in open spaces (Patagonia, Alaska, Sahara, etc.) so gear box hasn’t taken a beating.

Seats two, according to current registration.

Vehicle registered in France but has been imported into the US (obtained a 7501 form).  The buyer is responsible for registering the vehicle.

VIN# JT1VOBJ7509002306 (registered as “fourgon”, or van, not 4WD or RV – so easier to import)

Camper van cell on back (made in December 2012): Aluminium/polyurethane 40mm-panels. Inside dimension: L 270cm X l 200cm X h 170cm. Permanent bed 190cm X 120cm.

Total weight 3.1 tons (the same weight as original vehicle).

This cruiser fits in a high cube container (already done 2 trips inside HC container).

This is what the original vehicle looked like before we transformed it into a camper van.

The construction of our second – and current – cell in 2013. We perfected the insulation and design after trying out a first cell for a decade.

Light enough to handle sand dunes.

Totoyaya was designed to fit perfectly in a high-cube container, meaning you can ship your vehicle around the world much more cheaply.

Sold with the following:

• 32 litres Engel fridge
• 24 volts ARB (CKMA24) compressor, (this cruiser is 24v) new from September 2015, never used…
• Air-conditioned powered by old R12 gas, you will have to change the gas
• Reinforced suspensions
• Old Man Emu shock absorbers
• Firestone air suspensions (back)
• New roof Thule ventilator
• Big awning 3.5m long from Howling Moon South Africa
• Lots of Land Cruiser spare parts never use like relays, Edic system, motor fuel control, regulator, computer emission control, new original kit for rebuild the starter (no need to change it now, it starts without problem but just last year we were still on the way for a second trip around the world with Totoyaya so we took advantage to buy this kit when in Europe, hard to find after…), etc.
• Foam mattress 120x90cm

Selling for USD$13,500 firm.

Arrived in Halifax, Canada, in August 2016.  Currently in Phoenix, Arizona.

The interior. Permanent bed, solar-powered Engel fridge.

You can stand up in the back.  Behind, solar-powered Engel fridge and water storage for motorized sink.

View from the bed. Table-top, sink, big window (great for safaris!).

Bed big enough for two. New Thule roof ventilator. Lots of storage space above and below bed.  We use cardboard boxes because it’s simple and light.

View of cab from driver’s seat (with our lovely African-print seat cover!)

In order to gain space in the box in back we shortened the cab. It’s perfect for us, but really tall people with long legs would do better to install race-car seats to maximize space.

View of the cab from passenger seat. In the middle is a lock-box.

Storage boxes under bed. New foam mattress will come with vehicle.

View of dashboard from bed in the back box of vehicle. You can pass through the windows to access the cab from the box.

This vehicle is in great shape for a 1988.  Check out a few photos under the hood and chassis:

To mark our special day, Bruno and I took our bikes out past the whitewashed buildings of the town, over the Roman bridge, and into the marshy salt flats at the outskirts.  Then, we happened upon a ferry boat going to the Ilha de Tavira and decided to hop on.  We ate a picnic lunch I’d packed then wandered along the beach of the 11km-long island, our toes dipped into the Atlantic Ocean.

In the evening, we went out for dinner at a tiny, brightly-decorated Portuguese restaurant in an alley off one of Tavira’s many churches.  We feasted on a seafood platter and a vegetable risotto, both amply dressed in olive oil, as is the Portuguese custom.  A glass of porto, a dessert of flan, and a moonlit walk home completed what was a perfect – and best of all, unplanned – second anniversary.

In honor of our recent celebration, we’re doing something a little different here at Wandering Footsteps.  Since we’re all about sharing our love of travel, we’ve organized a giveaway contest so that you, dear reader, can do a bit of traveling of your own!

We’ve partnered with GPSmycity, a company that offers appsfor Ipad and Iphone of self-guided walks in almost 500 cities around the world (check out the extensive list here).  Ordinarily, the full-version app for each city costs $4.99, but today, 20 lucky readers will win a promo code to download the full version of one city’s self-guided walks FOR FREE!  Your new City Walk app will include a detailed, fully functional city map that works offline (important when traveling) and several carefully selected self-guided city walks to all the must-see sights and several lesser-known locales.

All you have to do for a chance to win a promo code is to like Wandering Footsteps’ Facebook page!  20 randomly-selected people from our new Facebook fans will win a free app to the city of their choice!  (If you already like us on Facebook, why not convince a friend or relative to Like Us and join them on their upcoming trip?)

Don’t waste any time – this competition is open from now until December 11^th December 14th (11:59pm GMT).  So log onto Facebook and Like us now!  (And spread the word – we want as many clicks as possible!)  Winners will be contacted via Facebook for their city choice shortly after December 14^th.

Exciting, isn’t it?  Happy 2^nd wedding anniversary, indeed!