Hope I haven’t missed it somewhere, but what does weigh? One of the major goals was to reduce weight and I’m interested to see how it compares to the previous one.
Andrew, I'm really curious, and actually think a video discussing this topic would be fantastic (I don't think I remember one similar) - where do these particular type of landscapes fall in your personal rankings/preferences, and do you ever find yourself *needing* something more or different to keep you motivated to get out and explore/travel? I can certainly see, over the years, that you're able to find the beauty in most places, but for example I've (very luckily, in my opinion) lived in and explored the western US my whole life, and feel like I'd struggle to enjoy landscapes such as the ones in this video after a (relatively) short while.
I'm not Andrew but I do love camping around Australia, he hit the nail on the head when he talked about the isolation aspects of it. Being in a patch of natural beauty with no one around and not expecting to see anybody is liberating in a way hard to describe. I would also say that most people who camp here have some sort of "focus" like bushcraft, photography, fishing, hunting, 4WDing and so on. In a way the landscapes just become a brilliant backdrop while doing the thing you love to do, whatever that may be. I have no doubt I would love to see the places you have mate (truthfully) but I also wouldn't trade my slice of this great land for the world.
Great first shake down video , but where are we with the overall weight of the troopy, as this was the governing factor through out the build have you met your overall target.
Living in NT and working out bush being a photographer its my favourite thing to do follow your nose on a remote track just cruising along looking for compositions love it
Andrew, I must say ;you are one of the luckiest persons on this plane! Having the ability to explore and just be in such incredible places with beautiful sounds of birds and landscapes. Being out there with you takes me back to Kenya! Thank you!
My first night sleeping on the ground in the Malaysian jungle was one of my favorite hate ha ha especially as a animal walked over me, 😠😀. Strangely enough I got used to sleeping on the ground with every kind of horrible things, YEAH RIGHT, 😆.getting shot at was a easy results, 😊.
I love what you have done with this build, a good combination of versatility and simplicity. The only little thing I would say is be careful with storing things up against the outside skin of the vehicle as you may end up denting the side of your car from the inside out. Maybe just as simple as gluing some marine carpet on the inside as a barrier. Well done on the build. Enjoy
Where do you keep spare parts? I remember, years ago when I first started watching your channel, seeing you wire one of the oem shock absorbers to the inside of the frame rail as a backup. I thought that was one of the best ideas I had ever heard of. It made me think about different places to store spare parts, and items that could really save the day in a remote situation, in areas that don’t take up valuable space inside or wind up rolling around and getting lost when you need them. Extra fasteners, belts, fuses etc… Would that be something you would be interested in discussing for this vehicle? Good to see you in a vehicle “only 5 hours from home” 😂 just goes to show what you consider a light road trip I would consider an expedition HaHaHa!
I really like the new rig. I want to do something similar with my 4runner. Id love to find a good table with the right size height like what you seem to have found.
What's the final weight? There was such a huge focus on this in the beginning and you haven't mentioned it for a very long time. Did you give up on trying to come in under your target, or waiting to do a grand reveal?
Looks like the camera gremlins got to you on this trip. Everything happens in 3s are you know. We'll need another proper detailed walk-around of your latest troopy and what's included in it when you're happy with the configuration. It would be good to have a single episode that covers everything you've changed and fitted on/in it.
Yes, yes, yes. Very good setup. Thanks for testing it all for us!! It seems to work well. I worry about your skin. Are you ok? You often seem to be scratching.
i do enjoy the sit down conversation prices like this this. I know I've done it myself when working out things. some.of your solutions are ideas I'd had myself and wondered how it would turn out. loving it. thank you
Idea/Suggestion: For your work area/counter top: you said 40 mils taller would be good. You could do a simple add-on: make a sort of short box (to equal 40 mills when done) on top of that area, covered the same way. The top can lift up and provide a little extra storage. Additionally-if the top can open towards you, it can provide a working surface for your laptop, etc. Was just thinking of that and figured maybe-maybe it can be if use.
Great work on the build Andrew, this one is my favourite of yours as it would suit my way of travelling. One question is how well you did on the weight saving? Storage space is great providing GVM allows you to fill it. Cheers 🍻
Now I'm finished... no.. I watched your intro again.... and still not finished. I had tears in the eye's ..... yes.. this it is. Having so much fun creating such a stunning car individually and then? heading out, towards nature... You are able to bring this back between all the possibilities to equip a 4x4... but the essence of it, is being out there and being aware of this. Thanks Andrew.
Planning a similar setup but in an HJ45 with a DIY lightweight box on the bed. One thing is I need some kind of collapsible kennel for my two dogs back there.
Watching you scratch insect bites during your video I find myself getting itchy which spoils the viewing experience.Maybe you can use soothing cream before recording
Andrew your new lounging space.....an idea....I saw a build with a lounge like yours. The guy pushed the front seat forward so that he could extend his body all the way. Is there a way you could reconfigure or mobilize the water tanks to allow this?
Could you possibly make some storage/shelving on the underside of the bed and upgrade the gas struts to support the extra weight when you push the bed up. Would be useful storage when you’re packing up and then can be moved out of the way when you want to get inside and then isn’t in the way when you’re going to sleep? Win win really?
Wow. I stopped at 6:14 min in your video, because I was very impressed of you..... after watching a lot of your videos with the introducing of all the bits and pieces of the Troopy or your equipment, you turn out now .... being a guy who is so sensible and aware of this, where you are and which kind of privilege it is, being there. You are not a guy who needs the attention and wants to enjoy being famous at all.... yes a story teller but one with a bright brain and the necessarily sensibility. Well done.
An add on I would do is a some sort of retractable screen for your rear openings. Possibly as simple as a magnetized roll up. Could even add one to the back opening.
Good video: those two cards…support me on Patreon and shakedown part 1 were there for a very long time and really spoiled the last few minutes of the video though!
It's looking great. Looking forward to the mod changes. I notice you're not reading the comments so I'll ask. Does anyone know what the box is on top of the spare wheel? Looks like an afterthought. Just curious.
You should develop a baffle system for your water tank so that it doesn’t splash around and make noise when things get bumpy. For instance a screen type system?
there are baffles throughout this tank. It's only noisy when almost full, when the water hits the inside top of the tank. Once I'm down to three-quarters, noise goes away. There is no baffle that will solve that issue.
Andrew, Try the Small rig mounts thats all I use to film stuff from aircraft and bumpy ratelly stuff, It stays where I put it. SmallRig Multi-function Super Clamp with Double Ball Heads & 1/4" Screw 1138
I'd really like to compliment Andrew on his best build yet, and probably one of the best Troopy builds I've seen. But...... Andrew doesn't read RUclips comments anymore, according to his video comments. Disappointing - I wanted to give due praise.
May I ask please sir ... how is it legal to have all that stuff hanging off the side of your car - the maxtrax and stuff ? I wouldn’t have thought that would be legal
my LN65 Hilux has fully loaded 2,5 tons, with it's 72 HP natural aspirated engine i have to "notice things" and "take them in" all the time, it really "decelerated" my life....
Good on you Andrew, happy to see you relaxing buddy, it’s not a particularly long life and it’s important to find the things you love & just do it. I’ve put serious kilometres on 2 x 78 & a 79 single cab and about to do my 3rd and final 78. I imagine that one day I will fall asleep in a location just like the one you were in & die a happy man. Retirement homes & Bingo 🤮 Not for me thanks 😂 Bliss is a Troopy somewhere in the wilderness. PS: Jerry cans is a mugs game, just piss that rear 90 litre off for a Brown Davis 185 litre & with 275 litres you can just forget about diesel & you’ll never another side track. You don’t have to fill it if you don’t want. I wouldn’t consider travelling remotely with 180 litres.
nice wish we could get a troopy or LC 70 Wagon in the US, all we get are 3 row ,indpendet rear axle , 2 sunroofs 2nd row entrainment screens, luxury wagons @$ 65-$115k US $
Hello from Greece.All of your videos are great!I wanted to ask you something. Why you never use a treiler? Not very heavy, up to 700-800 kilos for more space.Be well and healthy!
Looking good, love the fit and finish of the truck. Personally I probably wouldn't have so much carpet on the workstation. Carpet is a nightmare for harbouring sand in the pile. After 2 years I was still trying to get Sahara sand out of the carpet in my 110. All in all a fantastic build.
Put off the cover from the fridge. The fan blowing the heat between cover and fridge…. It’s cooling better without and with less power. We tested it and where surprised! Greetings from Belgium
Would raising the interior worktop by raising the shelf on which the yellow foodbox rests allow the foodbox to slide over the mattress? Personally I like the concept of being able to pack and move the foodbox from home kitchen to vehicle as a unit, and unpack that unit after the trip. Looking forward to your in-depth assessment. Thanks for sharing.
For your work bench area beside the fridge, have you considered adding an extra section on top which is able to be raised via 4 lengths of flat bar. These would be about 125mm long and would work such that the new section lifts up and pivots towards you and locks in via gravity in an over centre manner. It would be about 100mm higher and 100 mm closer to as you sit on the bench
Interested in your reasoning behind the change to the rear parabolic springs? mentioning the next step up is 500-600kg would a ~400kg spring rate be sufficient?
Another great video Andrew, thank you. There are some brands that exude quality and Yeti is one of those. I am a Yeti man, I am a Letherman man, I am a Max Trax man but also a Landrover- a - holic. We can’t be all perfect. 😉🇬🇧❤️🇦🇺
I watched on my tv. I had to bring this on my phone later to comment. I love my Opinel peasant knife. Just a great all arounder. I was given the same Yeti mug, it’s great as well.
Does nobody sell net "walls" for awnings? I guess most people who live in fly-infested areas just get used to wearing a hat with a veil attached but it'd probably be quite refreshing to have a larger area around your vehicle that was fly-free.
I thought I was the only one thinking someone was watching me while camping. Just a sense of fear of the unknown. I also get bored quickly at camp. I’ve came to learn to just relax and enjoy the moment.
I just loved those last few words "My new place, ... breeze, look out at the trees, listen to the birds". Ever so calming and the best outro thus far.
True. And, “eat chips”. Made me smile!
True words!
Hope I haven’t missed it somewhere, but what does weigh? One of the major goals was to reduce weight and I’m interested to see how it compares to the previous one.
You have not missed it. I will weigh it very soon.
@@4xoverland So much for "Andrew no longer reads comments on RUclips" …
Go minimalist, I think you carry too many things, just packing all that stuff consumes your time instead of enjoying nature as a simple way.
what stuff were you talking about? Clothes? Food? Water? Cameras? What else is there?
The sloshing of the water tank next to the seats, that'd annoy me.
Andrew, I'm really curious, and actually think a video discussing this topic would be fantastic (I don't think I remember one similar) - where do these particular type of landscapes fall in your personal rankings/preferences, and do you ever find yourself *needing* something more or different to keep you motivated to get out and explore/travel?
I can certainly see, over the years, that you're able to find the beauty in most places, but for example I've (very luckily, in my opinion) lived in and explored the western US my whole life, and feel like I'd struggle to enjoy landscapes such as the ones in this video after a (relatively) short while.
I'm not Andrew but I do love camping around Australia, he hit the nail on the head when he talked about the isolation aspects of it. Being in a patch of natural beauty with no one around and not expecting to see anybody is liberating in a way hard to describe. I would also say that most people who camp here have some sort of "focus" like bushcraft, photography, fishing, hunting, 4WDing and so on. In a way the landscapes just become a brilliant backdrop while doing the thing you love to do, whatever that may be. I have no doubt I would love to see the places you have mate (truthfully) but I also wouldn't trade my slice of this great land for the world.
WA has some nice spots but most other states in Aus has much more spectacular and differing landscapes. Can’t beat WA for isolation though
I enjoyed Part 1, but I have really enjoyed Part 2. Perhaps it is because so many things you said and did resonated with me. Wonderful video.
Hi Andrew, long time viewer first time cementing, I remember last July that you set out to make a lighter set up. How did you do..? 😊
Sorry but that looks miserable with all the fly's
Give me Southern Africa any day, Australia is off my bucket list.
so much wawawawaww
so little tech
Does the water sloshing around in the tanks annoy you?
“Just be and suck in the experience” well said what overlanding is about
Camping rough: stirring your lactose free barista capuccino with an Opinel pocket knife 😆
I always feel much safer out in the bush than around cities. The real nutters are mainly city people.
Do you know what the loaded rig weighs Andrew ?
Andrew do you ever feel like you've got too much stuff. It looks like you do.
Great first shake down video , but where are we with the overall weight of the troopy, as this was the governing factor through out the build have you met your overall target.
And you're special to us Andrew!
Thank you
I'll second that!
Seems like this electrical system has taken up a lot of space
1:25 That must surely be dingo piss creek?
Living in NT and working out bush being a photographer its my favourite thing to do follow your nose on a remote track just cruising along looking for compositions love it
Andrew, I must say ;you are one of the luckiest persons on this plane! Having the ability to explore and just be in such incredible places with beautiful sounds of birds and landscapes. Being out there with you takes me back to Kenya! Thank you!
Love this episode, because you don't just answer questions, you ask yourself questions.
Camping, where you spend thousands to live like a homeless person.
Okay…..I give up…..how is the filming done at 7:26…….I’m going to feel stupid when I hear the answer🤔
Ok…..”Active Track” function of a drone apparently.
My first night sleeping on the ground in the Malaysian jungle was one of my favorite hate ha ha especially as a animal walked over me, 😠😀. Strangely enough I got used to sleeping on the ground with every kind of horrible things, YEAH RIGHT, 😆.getting shot at was a easy results, 😊.
Thanks for taking us along on the 'vanlife/van build' decision making process. eg: time relaxing at camp = more changes when you get home. 😆
I love what you have done with this build, a good combination of versatility and simplicity. The only little thing I would say is be careful with storing things up against the outside skin of the vehicle as you may end up denting the side of your car from the inside out. Maybe just as simple as gluing some marine carpet on the inside as a barrier. Well done on the build. Enjoy
"It's difficult just being..."
Yep
“Configuring the storage space.” The never ending story for travellers.
Where do you keep spare parts? I remember, years ago when I first started watching your channel, seeing you wire one of the oem shock absorbers to the inside of the frame rail as a backup. I thought that was one of the best ideas I had ever heard of. It made me think about different places to store spare parts, and items that could really save the day in a remote situation, in areas that don’t take up valuable space inside or wind up rolling around and getting lost when you need them. Extra fasteners, belts, fuses etc… Would that be something you would be interested in discussing for this vehicle? Good to see you in a vehicle “only 5 hours from home” 😂 just goes to show what you consider a light road trip I would consider an expedition HaHaHa!
I really like the new rig. I want to do something similar with my 4runner. Id love to find a good table with the right size height like what you seem to have found.
The table could be stored underneath the roof tent bed.
Why don't you have a drop down sink of the rear door with a collapsible sink
because I haven't built it yet.
Hi Andrew love the results of the build , curious how did you go with your operation lightweight objective?
What's the final weight? There was such a huge focus on this in the beginning and you haven't mentioned it for a very long time. Did you give up on trying to come in under your target, or waiting to do a grand reveal?
Looks like the camera gremlins got to you on this trip. Everything happens in 3s are you know. We'll need another proper detailed walk-around of your latest troopy and what's included in it when you're happy with the configuration. It would be good to have a single episode that covers everything you've changed and fitted on/in it.
Yes, yes, yes. Very good setup. Thanks for testing it all for us!! It seems to work well. I worry about your skin. Are you ok? You often seem to be scratching.
Part 1 was relaxed and I enjoyed the impressions Waiting for Part 2
i do enjoy the sit down conversation prices like this this. I know I've done it myself when working out things.
some.of your solutions are ideas I'd had myself and wondered how it would turn out. loving it. thank you
Idea/Suggestion:
For your work area/counter top: you said 40 mils taller would be good.
You could do a simple add-on: make a sort of short box (to equal 40 mills when done) on top of that area, covered the same way. The top can lift up and provide a little extra storage.
Additionally-if the top can open towards you, it can provide a working surface for your laptop, etc.
Was just thinking of that and figured maybe-maybe it can be if use.
Happy to say that "walk around" is imperative before driving away.Been caught out a few times. It's embarrassing.
Great work on the build Andrew, this one is my favourite of yours as it would suit my way of travelling. One question is how well you did on the weight saving? Storage space is great providing GVM allows you to fill it. Cheers 🍻
Now I'm finished... no.. I watched your intro again.... and still not finished. I had tears in the eye's ..... yes.. this it is. Having so much fun creating such a stunning car individually and then? heading out, towards nature... You are able to bring this back between all the possibilities to equip a 4x4... but the essence of it, is being out there and being aware of this. Thanks Andrew.
Thank you....Shawn from Portedward KZN South Africa
Planning a similar setup but in an HJ45 with a DIY lightweight box on the bed.
One thing is I need some kind of collapsible kennel for my two dogs back there.
Good day, I drive a 1985 land rover 3.5lt v8, on dirt roads must I engage difflock for permanent 4x4 or not. Thanks George
Watching you scratch insect bites during your video I find myself getting itchy which spoils the viewing experience.Maybe you can use soothing cream before recording
Andrew your new lounging space.....an idea....I saw a build with a lounge like yours. The guy pushed the front seat forward so that he could extend his body all the way. Is there a way you could reconfigure or mobilize the water tanks to allow this?
Good Photo 👏
Could you possibly make some storage/shelving on the underside of the bed and upgrade the gas struts to support the extra weight when you push the bed up.
Would be useful storage when you’re packing up and then can be moved out of the way when you want to get inside and then isn’t in the way when you’re going to sleep? Win win really?
A beautiful vast landscape inhabited by flies !!...we must count our blessings here in SA .
I agree with travelling at 50-60km/hr so you can see more. I do the same on my motorbike . The destination is only part of the journey.
Wow. I stopped at 6:14 min in your video, because I was very impressed of you..... after watching a lot of your videos with the introducing of all the bits and pieces of the Troopy or your equipment, you turn out now .... being a guy who is so sensible and aware of this, where you are and which kind of privilege it is, being there. You are not a guy who needs the attention and wants to enjoy being famous at all.... yes a story teller but one with a bright brain and the necessarily sensibility. Well done.
South African paranoia still embedded in you Andrew when you heard the noise 😳 😆
not true. I thought it was a dingo or a ferrel dog. They are quite common.
“Very pleasingly there’s no one else around.” YES, I like that too! 🙌🏻😁
Ok Andrew Question Do you know where flies go at Night, we only found out that question at the Burke and wells dig tree ???? any idea's
You are highly irresponsible if you go camping on your own. You broke the first rule of camping, never camp alone.
Quick tip , get some insect repellent
It will prevent you from scratching
Good troopy
Love the solo travel series! Any photographs of the stars?
An add on I would do is a some sort of retractable screen for your rear openings. Possibly as simple as a magnetized roll up. Could even add one to the back opening.
Good video: those two cards…support me on Patreon and shakedown part 1 were there for a very long time and really spoiled the last few minutes of the video though!
My kind of tripwhen things dont go to plan.im in vic and love travelling to s a in the Flinders Ranges area, beautiful and remote.
Maybe raised mounts for the solar panel on the roof that also doubles as a slide for a table that goes underneath
Amazing photos!
What camera do you use Andrew?
So do those Aussie hats with hanging corks actually work with the flies?
It's looking great. Looking forward to the mod changes.
I notice you're not reading the comments so I'll ask. Does anyone know what the box is on top of the spare wheel? Looks like an afterthought. Just curious.
Same question here
Those 12v ovens are a absolute game changer, I LOVE mine 👍
Nice badge mate - so Phil, who are you? Aussie, Brit, Kiwi or even Ex Rhodesian SAS?
@@markkeily2827 it’s classified
How did you fix the max track table rattle
😂😂😂 it's like watching Mr. Bean in a 4x4.
You should develop a baffle system for your water tank so that it doesn’t splash around and make noise when things get bumpy. For instance a screen type system?
there are baffles throughout this tank. It's only noisy when almost full, when the water hits the inside top of the tank. Once I'm down to three-quarters, noise goes away. There is no baffle that will solve that issue.
Andrew, Try the Small rig mounts thats all I use to film stuff from aircraft and bumpy ratelly stuff, It stays where I put it. SmallRig Multi-function Super Clamp with Double Ball Heads & 1/4" Screw 1138
Its so nice to see you. 👍 I love the Adventure too. My Car is a Ford Ranger with Alucab Tent. Its so nice.... LG, Alfred from Germany
"I get a sense that I'm being watched"
Isn't that he wants?
Where did you get those armrest on the side windows?
I'd really like to compliment Andrew on his best build yet, and probably one of the best Troopy builds I've seen. But...... Andrew doesn't read RUclips comments anymore, according to his video comments. Disappointing - I wanted to give due praise.
May I ask please sir ... how is it legal to have all that stuff hanging off the side of your car - the maxtrax and stuff ?
I wouldn’t have thought that would be legal
my LN65 Hilux has fully loaded 2,5 tons, with it's 72 HP natural aspirated engine i have to "notice things" and "take them in" all the time, it really "decelerated" my life....
Good on you Andrew, happy to see you relaxing buddy, it’s not a particularly long life and it’s important to find the things you love & just do it. I’ve put serious kilometres on 2 x 78 & a 79 single cab and about to do my 3rd and final 78. I imagine that one day I will fall asleep in a location just like the one you were in & die a happy man. Retirement homes & Bingo 🤮 Not for me thanks 😂
Bliss is a Troopy somewhere in the wilderness.
PS: Jerry cans is a mugs game, just piss that rear 90 litre off for a Brown Davis 185 litre & with 275 litres you can just forget about diesel & you’ll never another side track. You don’t have to fill it if you don’t want. I wouldn’t consider travelling remotely with 180 litres.
You're missing the UK Council Elections today Andrew ... erm, er, urrgh ...
Two in a day? Great!
nice wish we could get a troopy or LC 70 Wagon in the US, all we get are 3 row ,indpendet rear axle , 2 sunroofs 2nd row entrainment screens, luxury wagons @$ 65-$115k US $
Hello from Greece.All of your videos are great!I wanted to ask you something. Why you never use a treiler? Not very heavy, up to 700-800 kilos for more space.Be well and healthy!
Looking good, love the fit and finish of the truck.
Personally I probably wouldn't have so much carpet on the workstation.
Carpet is a nightmare for harbouring sand in the pile. After 2 years I was still trying to get Sahara sand out of the carpet in my 110.
All in all a fantastic build.
Your not alone out there Andrew,but you are being watched by the 5000 flies!!! Thanks for the journey,love the peace and solitude of the outback👍😎🇦🇺
Put off the cover from the fridge. The fan blowing the heat between cover and fridge…. It’s cooling better without and with less power. We tested it and where surprised! Greetings from Belgium
Would raising the interior worktop by raising the shelf on which the yellow foodbox rests allow the foodbox to slide over the mattress? Personally I like the concept of being able to pack and move the foodbox from home kitchen to vehicle as a unit, and unpack that unit after the trip.
Looking forward to your in-depth assessment. Thanks for sharing.
For your work bench area beside the fridge, have you considered adding an extra section on top which is able to be raised via 4 lengths of flat bar. These would be about 125mm long and would work such that the new section lifts up and pivots towards you and locks in via gravity in an over centre manner. It would be about 100mm higher and 100 mm closer to as you sit on the bench
Interested in your reasoning behind the change to the rear parabolic springs? mentioning the next step up is 500-600kg would a ~400kg spring rate be sufficient?
Look forward to detailed look. Expecting my new Troopy delivery hopefully before end of 2022, then hit the road full time.
The 11.40 min mark I recognise as an active lease , follow my instructions below,
Yeti cups are 👍
U got struts every where but not on u draws ?
Another great video Andrew, thank you. There are some brands that exude quality and Yeti is one of those.
I am a Yeti man, I am a Letherman man, I am a Max Trax man but also a Landrover- a - holic. We can’t be all perfect. 😉🇬🇧❤️🇦🇺
great video but man the camera gremlins were relentless eh?
Extraordinary….more of Andrew’s minimal camping (-;
I watched on my tv. I had to bring this on my phone later to comment. I love my Opinel peasant knife. Just a great all arounder. I was given the same Yeti mug, it’s great as well.
Does nobody sell net "walls" for awnings?
I guess most people who live in fly-infested areas just get used to wearing a hat with a veil attached but it'd probably be quite refreshing to have a larger area around your vehicle that was fly-free.
Nice build. I still prefer the 4.7 v8 4Runner but my best friend likes Budweiser so we all have are preferences.
Hey Andrew do you have matching high heels to go with your whip? What happens in the outback stays in the ouyback! lol
I thought I was the only one thinking someone was watching me while camping. Just a sense of fear of the unknown. I also get bored quickly at camp. I’ve came to learn to just relax and enjoy the moment.