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It will, but it's not plug and play like the VX, you need to modify some wiring, I'm not sure what is involved, but the Prado Forums might have some diagrams

@10tenadventures ok thanks for your advice 👍

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback

Hi Rich, no external "built in" cooking facilities like a slide out kitchen, we have a gas bayonet near the BBQ slide at the front which we use with our Ziggy, and occasionally we use a portable induction cook top on the fold down table. Van has 300ah of batteries and 600w solar on the roof. Thus far no issues with power except for running the aircon too long off battery which we didn't see battery consumption correctly on the monitor... issue was the BMS wasn't configured quite right so didn't report the drop in % correctly. Easy fix, and now seems to regulate correctly, but haven't run the aircon on battery since (no need to) but have run the heater in the combo hot water/gas heater unit all day and night with no issues

Fair enough Chris. I’d suggest that whilst you’re touring in the cooler months/regions and may not need your aircon, chances you’ll be wanting to give it the odd run if/when you head up the more northern areas. I lived at Lyndhurst down your way for a few years so I’m familiar with the weather down there. Looks like you might have space for some additional batteries under your bed to connect up with your current lithiums. Is this something you’re considering in the future? If so, I guess you’d might also be looking at increasing your solar input but you can achieve that with portable solar panels rather than fixed … just additional stuff to carry on board

Hi Rich, I'll get some figures off the plate but we have roughly 550kgs of available payload and max of 2800kgs. I did do a full weigh in before we headed off on our mini lap, plan to do a short video on the weights and a 6 months ownership update, but haven't filmed anything just yet... probably a trip coming up in a few weeks, so watch this space 😀

How much did the van cost you if upu don’t mind me asking Chris? My ‘22 hybrid cost me around $60K but I reckon I must’ve spent another $10K (??) or so bringing it up to current spec where its pretty sweet 😊

We paid 2022 prices, they've gone up considerably since then, so stating what we paid won't provide any real context, but it was more than $70k I can tell you that... a lot more 😆

As a fully Aussie built van with lots of fruit, I’d expect it to cost well in excess of $100K right up there with Urban caravans (which have an aluminium chassis as I understand). Buying my Chinese hybrid and spec’ing it up (and simultaneously doing the same with my new VX Prado) has been a good learning experience for me anyway as my first van. I look forward to your future travel series

@rich9903 you're on the money, it wasn't a cheap exercise... maybe one day I'll make some money off this youtube channel and put a dent in the repayments 😆 🤣

Thanks Darren, all in all the actual build quality is very good on the drawers themselves, unfortunately let down by the issues with missing parts and poor instructions. I did look at Drifta, but have some personal reasons for not looking going with them... I will be doing a follow-up video with a subscriber and his RV Storage Solutions set compared to the OCAM Drawers in the future, a bit more expensive than the OCAM ones, but they look the goods.

@@10tenadventures awesome mate. I look forward to the comparison vid. 👍

Yeah, I'm keen to do a side by side for sure!!! End of the day, it's all about consumer choice, and I'm all about letting people see what value they can get vs quality...

Joys of being a RUclipsr... gotta do it myself LOL 😆 this was a lot harder than what I show in the video, I almost gave up

Absolutely, and these responsibilities are not stressed enough to learner drivers (if at all) and aren't in any license testing questions

G'day Mark, a lot to unpack here, but here goes (feel free to hit me up on our FB page (link in bio), I can probably get a bit more in depth there): Currently, I'm using clip on extension mirrors (can't remember the brand), but am talking to MSA as they are doing replacement mirrors that allow for the 3d cameras in the mirrors on the VX and Kakadu models... hopefully a review on the cards in the not too distant future if they do release them with the rear door, no, not on the MDC, yes with the new van Our diesel heater died, but was replaced under warranty, although I think a lot of the issues people are seeing is due to old fuel (diesel turns to jelly after a while apparently, and gums up the pump) still not sure if we are going any Kaon gear at the moment, but I'd agree with you on the sidestep tanks, even with a GVM upgrade, you'd blow out your weights towing with them full (if you haven't watched my "this mistake cost me my car" video, please do, as it will help you with understanding weights as a standard GVM Prado and Fortuna are not worlds apart when putting accessories like bullbars etc. on) haven't had any dust issues to date, gets in the gap, but not into the cabin, the door seals are top notch in mine thus far, if towing in 4th per the owners manual, trans cooler seems to be unnecessary, the 3 week full time towing trip had no issue at all Van size... yes, the new van is a bit bigger (16 foot instead of 13, but it is lighter, and tows better than the MDC, and is much easier to live with day to day. The fold out bed and setup time with the MDC just got too painful for short stays, after our 3 week trip with the new Van, Karla and I both had the same conclusion... we would have gone nuts packing up and setting up the MDC every 1 to 2 days (oh, and the electric awning, it's a selling gimmick in hind sight, the full manual awning on the new van sets up as quickly as it takes for the motor to wind out the MDC awning, and drop the legs) as for the driveway, I really need to do a follow up video, we moved house to fit the new van (we were planning on moving anyway, but a "this mistake cost me my house" video could be a giggle) I hope that helps! Cheers, Chris

@@10tenadventures Thanks for the very in depth reply. If the manual says "towing in 4th gear" I had better read the manual :) So that scan gauge purchase will be a must. I have been holding off purchasing too much till we had done a few trips. I will talk with the other half to get in contact with you on facebook as I dont have an account. Interesting about the MSA mirrors as I was in ARB Moorebank today asking about mirrors and they indicated only Clearview had fully compatable mirrors for the VX that included the heating option. [dont even know how to turn that on yet, possibly with rear window heating] Thanks again and hopefully get a facegroup post to you in a few days Regards Mark

@marklaurendet1861 easy as, yeah, MSA mirrors are still in development, and when you turn on the front demister, that does your mirrors too 😀

@@10tenadventures I made a reply via your face book page, via message. Hope that is correct as it was my first time using Face Book. Took me two goes. First go I tried to make a paragraph line break be pressing enter and it just sent the first two words. So I dont know how to break up the body of text. If there is a better way to add test for a message or something please let me know.

It should work on the 2020 model, if you have the updated 150kw engine (may work on the earlier 130kw, but not sure) there should be a link in the video description to amayama www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/8471160030

@@10tenadventures K. Thanks mate. Mine is 130kw

Use it a lot when towing, and if overtaking on the freeway, it comes in handy

@10tenadventures is the sport mode from throttle control module same as shifting right in D?

No, it is a remap of the throttle response, holds gear changes longer, but still automatic shift through all gears

@@10tenadventures Thanks mate, ordered!

@@l_2107 you'll love it! You may need to reorder it as mine got cancelled the first time

100% correct, what there are, are localised dedicated channels that the app will allow you to see. These are open public channels monitored by emergency services, allowing you to contact them. Not all regions have it set up, but the app on the phone will let you know (so long as bluetooth connected to radio, no mobile data required).

@@10tenadventures where are these localised dedicated channels in the app as I would like to have a look I’ve never seen them and I’d say I’m pretty familiar with the app by now

@andreweather965 honestly, I've only seen then pop up periodically, and since the last app update, I can't find it at all...

@@10tenadventures yeah because I know it’s got a repeater tower locator and a input and output Chanel list then the zoning list cb Chanel list the map a way point option then the username option. But a general rule that’s existed since the start of the uhf 477mhz is Channels 5 and 35 are emergency Channels and a lot of the times are connected to repeaters so it inputs a transmission on one channel and throws it out on the other channel when in duplex up to 200km away and these channels are monitored by police and other emergency services

Sorry to hear you've had that experience, MDC were great with us, and Nova (our new van) have also been great, would absolutely consider both brands in the future, but I'll admit I'm very wary af a lot of brands out there

You and me both... according to Ronny Dahl, it's 100kgs, but again, no official word from toyota, so take it with a grain of salt

The Cape will be a torture test for it! Love it! Let me know how it goes

Let me know when you have used it, would love to get other peoples opinions on it

Next episode she goes in for the 1000km service, and final episode we give our thoughts on how it went over all (hint, we still love it 😀)

Thanks Colin, personally, I'm not a fan of bagging my used shit tickets and carrying them in the van until finding a place to dispose of them, but to each their own... I know it's how it is done in some countries, but I'll flush 'em

Sure was, worth checking out the video for the previous run we did, that was hectic!

I wasn't aware of that, but honestly doesn't surprise me, I won't start a political thread here, but, in my opinion, the Andrews and Allan government has been the most anti 4x4 we've seen, and I personally think it's because of pressure from the far left and greens... but I'm just a humble youtuber, what would I know 😀

@@10tenadventures Yeah, no worries. Look it up. Theyre in their phase of "consulting the community" but we all know its a forgone conclusion. I only raise it because its about time Australia outgrew its apathy...

I will, thanks for the info, I see a somewhat polarising video in my future 😀

Cheers! We do the same, almost always group/convoy on the main channel, and channel 40 on monitor

Overestimated the size of my pole....

Cheers!!

Hey mate, yeah, it will pull the local limit of signs as I pass them... great fun in school zones outside school hours, I had to turn off the audible "you are over the speed limit" notifications so my car stopped screaming at me at 5.30pm in an 80 zone and the car thinks its 40... as for adding in settings, I think it would depend on what year your car is... I've not seen anywhere on mine to turn it off though

​@@10tenadventures I have 22 vx, in the infotainment system menu, you can turn off the school zone alert for good😂

I believe system is the same, I'll have a look for that!

Cheers, I'll see if I can pull something with iCheck... haven't had anywhere near the views I was hoping for, so may not make the cut, but will see how I go

Thanks Matt, took some convincing to get Karla in, but glad she did! As for the fishing, hopefully I'll wet a line soon, but I don't think even you would get Karla casting a line, she HATES seafood lol

Assuming you mean the Prado? If so, I can say it still drives like new (only 60000kms on it, so barely broken in for a toyota) I would be telling porkies if I said I wasn't keen on the new 250... might have to do a test drive video 🤔

I'll have to look into that mod! Thanks!

Thanks! I believe so, but they do end up on back order often, I had to order mine twice! A few people have suggested that, since my Video on the install, they've become harder to get, bit more demand... I doubt I'm responsible though, more likely with the new model coming, they've reduced output

Thank you! I know the feeling! Itching for our next trip... looks like SA might be on the table again lol

The best part for them was the car... "are we getting in the car now?... what about now? Now? Now car? Car now now now now now". It truly is their favourite place

Great question! I wondered myself if the lower cost would mean lower durability/quality... I still use it, often, and it's still in almost new condition! The cover is not faded or peeling... it's great! I am honestly a bit surprised, but definitely no complaints! Compared to the roll-out Kings awning I had on my old Hilux, it's chalk and cheese. No contest OCAM have absolutely nailed it. (If you watch my long term review video I did back in December, first thing I did was pull the awning out for a bit of shade 😎)

@@10tenadventures Cheers for the reply mate. This is great news to hear , I had gone looking in your later vids for a ' 1 yr review' but skipped over the 'Was it worth it' as no awning or OCAM was in the title,I will go watch now. Thanks again.

@Beavis-Nadz to be fair, it's more of a vid about the overall experience of the vehicle and van, but I do mention more OCAM stuff coming too

Ended up being just before Australia day... once we knew pre Xmas was not going to be possible, we had to hope aus day would be possible as the factory shuts for 4 weeks over Xmas and new years. Van was completed just a few days after the factory reopened

Thanks! We love it!

We tried counting all the USB ports, and failed... too many

@@10tenadventuresnext challenge, connect one device to each USB -- and provide proof in a short. -- no cheating. devices you use.

Hmmm ideas!!!

Looking forward to it! Nova are great to work with, and keen to share our experiences formally. Also keen to buy some more... toys... lol

Thanks Matt!

Hi Ronnie, disappointing you seem to have had a less than expected experience. Difficult for me to comment on this, if I say my experience was different, I can be accused of being a shill or stooge, but honestly our minor warranty concerns have been addressed. If that changes, I will let people know. As much as we are on a journey with Nova at the moment, we are not paid by them, so I'm not tied down to saying "nice things". Obviously my very small social media presence may play a factor, but thus far, things have been great with the van, and after sales service. If this changes I won't hesitate to share it. My integrity is worth more than that. I apologise for the slow response, but I wanted to give you a serious and sincere response Cheers Chris

They knew I was coming

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You'll have to wait for the full episode!!

@@10tenadventures such anticipation I can barely handle it! 😆

Thats the idea!!!

Thanks Wayne, absolutely will do!

It's been really good on the trip, we had an... incident... on the road yesterday (should be in an upcoming video as by some miracle Karla was filming scenery at the time) first check was tyres, and knew immediately that pressures hadn't changed, so they weren't the cause. Absolutely recommended 👌

Thus far pretty impressed!

Thank you!

To be fair, I don't use it a lot, but it makes a massive difference towing, and it is nice having there on the odd overtake

Thanks! We are really happy with it! I'm uploading shorts periodically, and editing long form videos on the road. Will absolutely be filming some content from along the Murray when we get there. Congrats on your new van! Feel free to say hi if you see us on the road 😀 safe travels!