Advise; sleep in 4x4, van or in rooftoptent?

Hi all. I will arrive in Perth 2/6 and will buy a 4x4 to go for 5 weeks around Leonora. Would you recomend sleeping in the car or get a car with a rooftoptent ? Thinking about moisture, wind, rain etc that time of year. Will probably have enough space in car for bed and all important stuff. Kenneth

over here we just use a fold out strecher bed with a swag on it markiee up when it rains its a must to keep off the ground it doesnt matter where ya are and away from water unless ya wanna end up like old mate in the N T

I'm not convinced with the roof top tents idea Swedes63. As they take a while to set up (10 to 20 minutes) and to put away again, I believe they are only good if you're going to stop at a certain place for a few days, but if you plan to move around often, then you'd be setting it up and folding it away all the time which would really irritate me. The bed in the van is good and a very easy setup, but be aware that it does take up a bit of space. Of the 2, I'd go the bed in the car option.

What are you gonna buy Ken?
If you buy an older troopy you'll have heaps of room in the back to sleep in,ive got carsales app on my ph,had a quick look at whats in perth way,not alot but theres a petrol one for a decent price,id go diesel but if ya just floating around leo for 5 weeks petrol will be fine,have a look at the link below,good luck you must be excited......

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-Landcruiser-1992/SSE-AD-3383967

Thanks for the link! Havent checked that site earlier. Plowed Gumtree for last 6 months :-) Not any wiser! But a Cherokee, Pathfinder, ford explorer, Pajero or similar. Heaps of stuff in a ex backpacker car. Actually I am becoming one by the looks of it! Cant bring to much as British Airways allow only 23 kg luggage. 2 Years ago, a few friends bought a Pajero for 6000$ used it for 2 mnths and the same dealer offered 1000$ !! Across the street they finally got 2500$. I might park it in Kalgoorly after and let my friends rent it from me coming next year. Or is anyone up for a hire? Could pay 2000$ 2/6-9/7

CostasDee wrote:I'm not convinced with the roof top tents idea Swedes63. As they take a while to set up (10 to 20 minutes) and to put away again, I believe they are only good if you're going to stop at a certain place for a few days, but if you plan to move around often, then you'd be setting it up and folding it away all the time which would really irritate me. The bed in the van is good and a very easy setup, but be aware that it does take up a bit of space. Of the 2, I'd go the bed in the car option.

I have a Rooftop tent (RTT) on a Prado, very roomy and comfortable, or swag (under side awing), plus a campervan where conditions allow its use. 
I have found that RTT is quick and easy to set up, but a pain in the butt to pack up, especially by myself.  So when using this config I use the swag when travelling and RTT if camped in one spot for several days.  But my preferred accommodation is the camper van, when track conditions allow it, but it is only 2WD.