Popular upgrades for Sunshine Coast touring and towing
- Electric brake controllers, integrated and aftermarket, correctly calibrated
- Dual battery and DC-DC charging systems for touring
- Driving lights, light bars and reverse lighting
- Bar work, side steps and recovery points
- Tow bars, weight distribution hitches and towing electrics
- Airbag load support and compressor kits
- Long range fuel and auxiliary tanks where available
Common upgrade requests by brand
RAM 1500/2500/3500
RAM owners commonly ask about dual battery setups for touring, correctly calibrated brake controllers for caravans, and bar work that retains factory parking sensors and radar cruise functionality.
Silverado & GMC Sierra/Denali
Silverado and Sierra owners often add auxiliary lighting and recovery points for touring, plus towing electrics upgrades to suit larger caravans than the factory setup was configured for in the country of origin.
Ford F-Series
F-150 and F-250/F-350 owners frequently request long-range fuel solutions and heavy-duty tow bar and hitch upgrades for extended touring away from the Sunshine Coast.
Fitted to work with the truck's electronics
American trucks run body control modules that do not appreciate spliced wiring. We use model-specific harnesses and configure modules where the truck supports it, so factory features like trailer sway control and integrated trailer braking keep working exactly as designed.
What the fitting process looks like
- 1Confirm the correct model-specific harness or mounting kit for your exact trim and options.
- 2Fit using factory harness connections rather than splicing into existing wiring where possible.
- 3Configure and calibrate modules — brake controller gain, DC-DC charge profiles, light bar wiring to factory switches.
- 4Test all affected factory systems, not just the new accessory, before handover.
Time and cost
A single accessory like a brake controller can often be fitted in a few hours; a full touring setup with dual battery, bar work, lighting and towing electrics is typically a multi-day job depending on parts. Every upgrade is quoted on enquiry once we know the parts involved and your truck's exact model and options.
Frequently asked questions
- Will accessories void my warranty?
- Correctly fitted accessories using proper harnesses do not void warranty. Poorly spliced wiring can, which is why we fit to factory standards.
- Do you supply the parts or can I bring my own?
- Either. We can supply quality brands or fit parts you have already purchased — just talk to us first so we can check fitment for your model.
- How much does it cost to fit a dual battery system?
- It depends on the battery type, DC-DC charger and mounting complexity for your specific model, so it's quoted on enquiry once we know your truck and touring needs.
- Can you fit a bull bar without losing my parking sensors or radar cruise?
- In most cases yes, using a model-specific bar designed to retain factory sensor mounting points and wiring. We confirm compatibility with your exact trim before ordering.
- Do you fit accessories to trucks not originally purchased from you?
- Yes. Most of the American pickups we fit accessories to are owned by customers who bought their truck elsewhere and came to us specifically for specialist fitting.
- How long does a full touring setup take to fit?
- A comprehensive setup with dual battery, bar work, lighting and towing electrics is typically a multi-day job depending on parts availability, while single items like a brake controller can often be done in a few hours.
- Can I bring my own brake controller to have fitted?
- Yes, we can fit a brake controller you've already purchased, though we'll check it's compatible with your truck's trailer braking system and calibrate it correctly once fitted.