@@-GBD- Precisely, I’m not saying it’s priced well but overland company stuff is exactly that. If that was “affordable” I’d have one for my LX to pull around.
Excellent video! Camera work was great. (including drone work) Editing was very good. Vistas were spectacular. The trailer is cool! I actually like that one! (except the price) Your LC might have done what was needed and the MPG might have been ok, but idk if I would want to tow with anything less than a V6. Def. want more of your trailer reviews. And Def. want to see you towing them around OUR area. Yes, Andre at TFL had issues. However, as you will note, they are at altitudes we don't struggle with here. And they tend to dramatize things. That is why I like your stuff. Straight up no nonsense. Keep it coming Ryan!
TFL loves drama. But I am sure they also don’t take time to learn about products. Inaccuracy in favor of drama is why I keep my eyes away from them. I want facts not entertainment.
Notice also how he takes the time to explain the computer set up? I won't point fingers but other review channels often are not discussing things like this. Or if they do, barely say anything about it. That is why I like Ryan. He gives you those details a consumer would like to know.
LC’s traditionally only get 230-250miles range. The workaround has been adding an aux tank, in previous gens you could add a 12.5gallon tank without relocating your spare. The new 250 already has a low hanging spare, so adding any tank means committing to a bumper or hitch mounted spare.
I tow a 3 tonne caravan of which I live in. I've never seen a hitch like that and am rather concerned that the drawbar is reliant on a bolt. The drawbar on my caravan has the swivel and the hitch fits over a spline on the towing vehicle . Awesome presentation and great scenery
Ryan You have the best job in the world. Driving all new available vehicles. Tow amazing trailers like in this video, have fun and eperience amazing adventures. Great review. Greetings
I have a similar trailer (Boreas XT) and a Toyota 4Runner Venture and man, it feels like it’s all that 4R can do to tow that camper. This video is great info for a potential Landcruiser owner.
I have been posting fuel tank shrinkage comments for the last ten years and people & creators always made fun of it! Enjoy your 200-mile range vehicle now! I'm glad I have 23-gal in my 2023 4Runner!
that's why most people outside US buy diesel versions. In Australia they also had extra 80-liter tank in place of spare tyre, which combines with diesel gives around 1000 miles range
100%. This is particularly disappointing with the new Sequoia. My GX460 had a larger tank than the 3rd gen Sequoia does. My LX570 has a 24.6 gallon tank and thats not even enough in some cases. There are places I pull my trailer where I need a 200+ mile range just to get in and back out to a gas station.
“Off-roading with a trailer. Whole different animal”. Truer words have never been spoken. I pull a 13 foot Intech with my Raptor. That 6.2 helps, but planning and smarts is the real key. Not horses.
I used to camp but I couldn't imagine spending $70k on a camper just to occasionally visit picturesque places. Same with some of the overlanding truck/vans that are like $150k, insane.
Pretty cool set up. I was behind you guys in the white 3rd gen Taco with the commercial canopy & traction bds mounted on each side. I snaped a photo of the trailer and it caught my attention for sure. I was hoping to see this on RUclips, and you came through. I would be curious to see how that trailer rides further up the road (FR24) and onto one of the spurs that have several drainage ditches and is off camber. Nice job and thank you.
Great video and luv the review and towing the tall boy ! Have been looking at it and reading all I can about this trailer . Was so happy to see what you were doing in this video ! Can not believe all the bull you have to go through when towing with this SUV . Deal breaker ! But have a Silverado and simple simple ! Nice review though and enjoyed !
The new Land Cruiser is the dream-truck for people towing heavy equipment long distances and some bad roads and trails in the work. Here in Norway we can just dream about the new LC after the taxes have increased significantly for all others than ev's, and will increase even more for 2025. My 2018 mod Land Cruiser 150 GX (Prado) with air suspension on the rear axel was upgraded by Arctic Trucks when I bought it as new with a hitch for towing 3500 kg trailer (7.700 lbs). But the old camera with an adaptive line leading against the ball on the hitch is looking easier to use. (That LC is like the Lexus GX sold in the US, but with diesel engine).
Great job on video. Pardon my bragging but my 23 GX 460 would have motored up that hill first try 😉 So i am not a huge fan of the Mammoth TL. Those Timbren Tandum 5200 HD suspension are rated to 10,400 pounds. That has to be a stiff ride. Also i wish reviewrs verifyed the actual loaded weight as i am not buying 3,500 pounds. Same goes for tounge weight. Cheap cooler and cooktop, Carbon steel chassis is not powder coated rust city. Furnace is rated to 5,000 vertical feet. There is actually very little stand up area inside. Wet bath is comically small. I think you nailed it this thing was designed with airplane parts.
I must say I’m disappointed in Toyota for making such a complicated towing experience for those of us who regularly tow. I can’t imagine having to “Reset” the parameters every time I hook up the trailer or un-hook once at camp to go trail running then have to do everything again the next morning……I’ll keep my nice and simple Nissan Titan… Another great video Ryan. Thank you.
@@RCFTE What an incredibly assumptive, immature and ludicrous retort to the OP's very valid comment. I seriously hope they (Toyota) haven't included the same stupid nonsense in the European market version as people who tow regularly (farmers, construction workers towing plant equipment, horticulturalists, caravanners, etc) will absolutely not tolerate this. Fortunately for Europe, the use of electric brakes is extremely rare and that at least will be eliminated. This Toyota towing claptrap setup is a deal breaker for me. Finally, I have to ask, can you afford to purchase the new Land Cruiser, or was your comment based on pure jealousy as you cannot?
@andrew… I believe Ryan mentioned this in a separate video when he was with other reviewers. These totally immature comments usually come from 12-yo viewers.
Strange how on the LC you have to manually turn off certain nanny settings. The correct ones automatically turn off when I hook up a trailer to my Tacoma 🤔
Looks like a cool trailer. We have a 2014 4Runner and tow a Sol Horizon #4000 trailer. It is off-roady, not quite like this one. Looking forward to getting a 6th gen Trailhunter. Should tow better than our current vehicle. Although it tows fine most of the time.
If he took the few minutes to air down his tires, he would have had better results. His issue on the dirt was a traction and technique issue, not a problem with the car. I don't think many people will off-road tow a trailer that big. But it's nice to see he had a good experience with it
I have a 5th gen 4Runner and just picked up a similarly spec'd trailer (Taxa Mantis)-it severely dropped my rear suspension-nearly on the bump stops. Seems like that isn't an issue with the Land Cruiser? Now I need to find a weight distribution hitch for a lock and roll setup... or airbags? 🤷🏻♂
Interesting. As I was wondering about how our 5th Gens. would compare. But I don't think I would have weight distribution issues. Just shift things around. At 3500 pounds, it is in our tow range.(assuming the Taxa Mantis is the same weight as what Ryan just towed)
The question is would you buy the TL after test running it? Is it roomy enough for two -three people to live in for a week? No screen door and if you close door the stairs are still open to elements? Cool looking rig…
We made a couple suggestions to Mammoth for the production models. Absolutely would use this for a week camping. Lots of space for 4 inside considering the footprint.
Would be cool if they could add a small battery and electric motor to assist the trailer. Would help in safely braking down long hills as well and you could even include regenerative braking! 8 wheel drive!
You should see the pothole minefield on 112 between Sekiu and Neah Bay. The pavement just stops...then pothole minefield, then pavement again, then it stops again with another pothole minefield, and it starts again. I'd be interested in a review of the camping experience with this trailer! :)
Hi great video BUT the stuff you are manualy disableing should auto disable please see TRD Jon towing video his LC 250 FE Auto disables the rear sensors ??? I,m having problem here in the UK as the Dealers do not actualy know ?? please reply it will be interesting to see what you find Dave in the UK
That trailer is cool as hell. Super disappointing about all the manual adjustments you need to make on the LC though. I have a '25 on order and that's really annoying.
So why is there no adaptive cruise control with a trailer? Is is also on other cars off with a trailer. ACC is a must have for me for towing in Germany. Great review! Thanks!
Tow haul mode increases line pressure and changes shift points in your transmission and should ALWAYS be on while towing. Increasing the line pressure in the transmission causes the clutches to be gripped tighter. Less slip means less heat in your transmission. Less heat is the number 1 saver of transmissions. If you'd like to test this theory, accelerate hard in first gear, while towing a load, in tow haul and not. You will notice that your acceleration in tow haul will be faster. This is because increased line pressure modulates transmission slip.
A Diesel engine option would be the ideal power option. I’m not convinced that a higher strung 4 cylinder is the right approach first for longevity & reliability. What happens when you load up the Land Cruiser with 2 or 3 people throw a Cargo box on the roof and add gear. Ryan I would love to see a review of a Defender and this trailer and your opinion. Personally if I was in the market for a new SUV a new straight 6 Defender would be my first choice 📣
All the reasons you list are why the 3.4L in the GX/LX are a better option. These trucks are not small or light and a 2.4L is working to move it at speed.
Interesting to see your experiences versus the other channels. Looks like the LC is a capable towing vehicle, but that manual setup with all those technology features would get frustrating fast. Is that something Toyota can/will update in the future via software?
Another you tuber took this prototype out with a Bronco (way to heavy for Bronco) and the brakes were not working and he kept driving with his wife and kid. Sounds like they are still sending it out with brake issues
Too bad you can't use the lockers in 4 high. You probably would have made it up the rise instead of digging trenches. Those safety chains look like something you buy at the hardware store by the foot. Some great scenery and informative vidoe.
@@drivingsports Depends on the vehicle in question. Andre just bought a Tundra and the connector is straight out the back of the bumper by the license plate. But yah, in this example, pretty inconvenient.
It does look tall (TallBoy), but most of the weight with frame, slider, batteries, water tank are practically at axle level. So, center of gravity must be real low.
Another dead broke bitter troll who can not afford a Landcruiser. If you want a 300 series LC go to your Lexus dealer and buy the LX 600 at $ 114,000.00, but unfortunately for you, you can not afford one.
I don’t expect a great deal of mpg out of these new vehicles but at least be in the low 20s to 25 mpg.. It’s the hassle of refuelling on the road or off-road to me..
One more comment. Oh no you actually said the dreaded phrase " I don't even feel it back thier " Trust me when your going 75mph on the highway going home in a crosswind with 250 lbs of stuff hanging on the back of your high clearance 10 foot tall trailer with a short wheelbase LC you will eat this words. They call them wobblies in Australia 😉
I love the camper and the idea of it Only thing I have to complain about in this video is the toyota I believe toyota, as a brand epically failed with their new generation vehicles especially the tacoma's 4runner tundra and land cruiser They have created a motor and transmission in hopes of better emissions and fuel economy and epically failed. Yes, the emissions may be better, but if the fuel economy is shit you have to fuel up more, which means more fuel consumption, more semi.Trucks on the road, delivering the fuel overall more of a loss then just crap emission They have managed to also make a more complicated yet less reliable vehicle they added a turbo to a four cylinder ,That's more parts being manufactured it has a complicated electrical system, even more parts that have to be replaced on top of it already being provingly unreliable transmissions, going out at a thousand miles. engines completely crapping out because of metal shavings ect they've caused more of a problem then they have fixed, if they would have stuck with the 4.0 or the 3.5 (its also a pretty good engine i dont think its as good as the older 3.4 but still) with a simple 5 or 6 speed trans i think the new generation would be great It would be a much needed interior refresh but with the same old reliable powertrain platform, that's why the saying of why change something that ain't broke came about... that's why I get tired of car review channels saying, "Oh, it's an old motor it's been around forever. A refresh would be nice exactly, it's been around forever why change something that just works even if it may be slightly worse in emissions, it's still going to save pollution from not breaking down as much less of them going to junkyards, because they're just simply to expensive to fix less parts needing to be made But anyway, this is just an opinion from a truck driver who travels the country
What’s the point of a 4 banger turbo when it gets the same gas mileage as a robust 6 cylinder would? For ease of maintenance and less complexity I’d take a non hybrid if there is no real fuel economy advantage. But I “get it” Toyota has to do this to beat government regulations smh
Ryan, do you think the fuel tank is something Toyota works to correct in the short/mid term, or is that more of a "maybe in the next generation" kind of a change? I love the LC and am thinking of getting one at some point but it would be kind of unfortunate to go to something that has a smaller tank than my Outback while being even thirstier.
I would be surprised if they change it anytime soon. But considering how many changes they just rolled into the GR Corolla anything as possible. I’m just not sure if they have room back there.
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70k is insane for a little camper lmao.
Cool trailer. Not cool price. Also, I decided to drink every time Ryan said “annoying” and now I can’t drive for at least 8 hours.
You’re a light weight
What do you mean not cool price? What cheap trailer do you think is comparable?
@@2URLexdude… 72k for a tiny trailer… sure its a niche product, but I guess most overlanding stuff is a money grab
@@-GBD- Precisely, I’m not saying it’s priced well but overland company stuff is exactly that. If that was “affordable” I’d have one for my LX to pull around.
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Excellent video! Camera work was great. (including drone work) Editing was very good. Vistas were spectacular. The trailer is cool! I actually like that one! (except the price) Your LC might have done what was needed and the MPG might have been ok, but idk if I would want to tow with anything less than a V6. Def. want more of your trailer reviews. And Def. want to see you towing them around OUR area. Yes, Andre at TFL had issues. However, as you will note, they are at altitudes we don't struggle with here. And they tend to dramatize things. That is why I like your stuff. Straight up no nonsense. Keep it coming Ryan!
TFL loves drama. But I am sure they also don’t take time to learn about products. Inaccuracy in favor of drama is why I keep my eyes away from them. I want facts not entertainment.
There’s been so much confusion about the Land Cruisers cruise control abilities while towing, thank you so much for clearing this up!
Cruise control should be used when pulling a 10 foot trailer with a short wheelbase tow vehicle
Ryan, This is full of practical lessons. Hooking any trailer to your hitch can quickly turn the most mundane drive onto an unexpected adventure. 😉
Notice also how he takes the time to explain the computer set up? I won't point fingers but other review channels often are not discussing things like this. Or if they do, barely say anything about it. That is why I like Ryan. He gives you those details a consumer would like to know.
I think mammoth is one of the coolest camper companies. My wife and I want their regular shorty as our adventure trailer.
LC’s traditionally only get 230-250miles range. The workaround has been adding an aux tank, in previous gens you could add a 12.5gallon tank without relocating your spare. The new 250 already has a low hanging spare, so adding any tank means committing to a bumper or hitch mounted spare.
I tow a 3 tonne caravan of which I live in. I've never seen a hitch like that and am rather concerned that the drawbar is reliant on a bolt. The drawbar on my caravan has the swivel and the hitch fits over a spline on the towing vehicle .
Awesome presentation and great scenery
Ryan You have the best job in the world. Driving all new available vehicles. Tow amazing trailers like in this video, have fun and eperience amazing adventures. Great review. Greetings
This is the most informative video I’ve seen. Thank you so much for being so thorough!!!
Love your channel, always great quality content.
I have a similar trailer (Boreas XT) and a Toyota 4Runner Venture and man, it feels like it’s all that 4R can do to tow that camper. This video is great info for a potential Landcruiser owner.
I have been posting fuel tank shrinkage comments for the last ten years and people & creators always made fun of it! Enjoy your 200-mile range vehicle now! I'm glad I have 23-gal in my 2023 4Runner!
Another bitter dead broke troll who can not afford one.
that's why most people outside US buy diesel versions. In Australia they also had extra 80-liter tank in place of spare tyre, which combines with diesel gives around 1000 miles range
23 gallons is 230 miles pulling a 4k pound trailer that is 10 feet tall
100%. This is particularly disappointing with the new Sequoia. My GX460 had a larger tank than the 3rd gen Sequoia does.
My LX570 has a 24.6 gallon tank and thats not even enough in some cases. There are places I pull my trailer where I need a 200+ mile range just to get in and back out to a gas station.
You’re going to need that 23 gal tank without pulling a trailer. The 4Runners get less than 15mpg all the time.
“Off-roading with a trailer. Whole different animal”. Truer words have never been spoken. I pull a 13 foot Intech with my Raptor. That 6.2 helps, but planning and smarts is the real key. Not horses.
I would NOT want to drive back down with a trailer on a shelf road because someone is coming from the other direction.
Yes to more off-road trailer reviews
You've read our minds! An EscaPod review next would be awesome!
That view was epic! More great LC content. The trailer is pretty sweet, too.
I used to camp but I couldn't imagine spending $70k on a camper just to occasionally visit picturesque places. Same with some of the overlanding truck/vans that are like $150k, insane.
Always educational. Thanks Ryan & team.
Pretty cool set up. I was behind you guys in the white 3rd gen Taco with the commercial canopy & traction bds mounted on each side. I snaped a photo of the trailer and it caught my attention for sure. I was hoping to see this on RUclips, and you came through. I would be curious to see how that trailer rides further up the road (FR24) and onto one of the spurs that have several drainage ditches and is off camber. Nice job and thank you.
I know those roads. Unfortunately we were limited on time for this shoot and had to minimize variables.
I failed to comment on how impressed I was observing how well that trailer towed and tracked. Me thinks I've got to take a closer look!
My 2024 Tacoma has not only the hitch camera but has the trailer backing assist and can store multiple trailer setups in the infotainment software.
Great video and luv the review and towing the tall boy ! Have been looking at it and reading all I can about this trailer . Was so happy to see what you were doing in this video ! Can not believe all the bull you have to go through when towing with this SUV . Deal breaker ! But have a Silverado and simple simple ! Nice review though and enjoyed !
Fairly new truck so has all the trick trailer stuff !
great reviewer, great vehicle, great trailer and gorgeous place for camping! good job Ryan!
The new Land Cruiser is the dream-truck for people towing heavy equipment long distances and some bad roads and trails in the work. Here in Norway we can just dream about the new LC after the taxes have increased significantly for all others than ev's, and will increase even more for 2025. My 2018 mod Land Cruiser 150 GX (Prado) with air suspension on the rear axel was upgraded by Arctic Trucks when I bought it as new with a hitch for towing 3500 kg trailer (7.700 lbs). But the old camera with an adaptive line leading against the ball on the hitch is looking easier to use. (That LC is like the Lexus GX sold in the US, but with diesel engine).
The RUclips channel - PlayingWithSticks is going to review a smaller version of this trailer tomorrow.
Great job on video. Pardon my bragging but my 23 GX 460 would have motored up that hill first try 😉
So i am not a huge fan of the Mammoth TL. Those Timbren Tandum 5200 HD suspension are rated to 10,400 pounds. That has to be a stiff ride. Also i wish reviewrs verifyed the actual loaded weight as i am not buying 3,500 pounds. Same goes for tounge weight. Cheap cooler and cooktop, Carbon steel chassis is not powder coated rust city. Furnace is rated to 5,000 vertical feet. There is actually very little stand up area inside. Wet bath is comically small.
I think you nailed it this thing was designed with airplane parts.
I must say I’m disappointed in Toyota for making such a complicated towing experience for those of us who regularly tow. I can’t imagine having to “Reset” the parameters every time I hook up the trailer or un-hook once at camp to go trail running then have to do everything again the next morning……I’ll keep my nice and simple Nissan Titan…
Another great video Ryan. Thank you.
It doesn’t matter what you think because you can not afford a Landcruiser.
Nissan Armand’s pro 4x might be better buy over the LC
@@RCFTE What an incredibly assumptive, immature and ludicrous retort to the OP's very valid comment. I seriously hope they (Toyota) haven't included the same stupid nonsense in the European market version as people who tow regularly (farmers, construction workers towing plant equipment, horticulturalists, caravanners, etc) will absolutely not tolerate this. Fortunately for Europe, the use of electric brakes is extremely rare and that at least will be eliminated. This Toyota towing claptrap setup is a deal breaker for me. Finally, I have to ask, can you afford to purchase the new Land Cruiser, or was your comment based on pure jealousy as you cannot?
@andrew… I believe Ryan mentioned this in a separate video when he was with other reviewers. These totally immature comments usually come from 12-yo viewers.
Strange how on the LC you have to manually turn off certain nanny settings. The correct ones automatically turn off when I hook up a trailer to my Tacoma 🤔
So does current gen Honda Pilot. Tow mode deactivates features not compatible with towing.
Great videos as usual can't wait to see the new TRD Pro 4runner reviews.
So going into tow mode won’t automatically setup all of those features you had to turn off???
Correct
@ yea. Come on Toyota…do better. That shouldn’t be that hard to do.
Ryan you run that shovel like a pro ;) great video as always
Looks like a cool trailer. We have a 2014 4Runner and tow a Sol Horizon #4000 trailer. It is off-roady, not quite like this one. Looking forward to getting a 6th gen Trailhunter. Should tow better than our current vehicle. Although it tows fine most of the time.
If he took the few minutes to air down his tires, he would have had better results. His issue on the dirt was a traction and technique issue, not a problem with the car.
I don't think many people will off-road tow a trailer that big. But it's nice to see he had a good experience with it
I have a 5th gen 4Runner and just picked up a similarly spec'd trailer (Taxa Mantis)-it severely dropped my rear suspension-nearly on the bump stops. Seems like that isn't an issue with the Land Cruiser? Now I need to find a weight distribution hitch for a lock and roll setup... or airbags? 🤷🏻♂
Can you move weight in your trailer so it’s not so front-heavy?
Interesting. As I was wondering about how our 5th Gens. would compare. But I don't think I would have weight distribution issues. Just shift things around. At 3500 pounds, it is in our tow range.(assuming the Taxa Mantis is the same weight as what Ryan just towed)
Does the battery get depleted towing are does the generator keep it constantly charged? Thanks
Keeps constantly charged.
The question is would you buy the TL after test running it? Is it roomy enough for two -three people to live in for a week? No screen door and if you close door the stairs are still open to elements? Cool looking rig…
We made a couple suggestions to Mammoth for the production models. Absolutely would use this for a week camping. Lots of space for 4 inside considering the footprint.
Why didn’t you tried those track boards so we can see how they work.
Love this LC content, very fun
Yes, please do a camper review with a GX550 if possible. Also, can you share the name or location of the trail?
This. The GX has a larger fuel tank and the 3.4L will pull better than the 2.4L hybrid. its a better option for towing.
Would be cool if they could add a small battery and electric motor to assist the trailer. Would help in safely braking down long hills as well and you could even include regenerative braking! 8 wheel drive!
Is it possible to just hook it up and drive away? I'd hate to think I'd have to fiddle around with all that every time I needed to pull a trailer
I'm not sure what to think of today's Toyota anymore...
Nobody cares what you think because you can not afford one.
It’s just trying to make money off of you. A LOT more money.
Can you do a review on the Cedar Ridge Camper teardrop, please 🙏
What size are those tires?? Want to upgrade mine and I want to kno how big people are fitting on these. .looks great!
Awesome video fantastic camera work and views!
Have you checked the transmission temperature towing and specially going uphill?
I like to see more camper reviews
Rayan can you please review the Chevy EQUINOX 2024 or 2025 plug in electric
Thank you
You should see the pothole minefield on 112 between Sekiu and Neah Bay. The pavement just stops...then pothole minefield, then pavement again, then it stops again with another pothole minefield, and it starts again.
I'd be interested in a review of the camping experience with this trailer! :)
Where is that camp site? I want to go see that view sometime
i have a 2024 first edition. I love the stance of your wheels. What are the wheels and offset? I know you run the falken tires at 265/70.
They’re 18x8 45mm offset.
Hi great video BUT the stuff you are manualy disableing should auto disable please see TRD Jon towing video his LC 250 FE Auto disables the rear sensors ??? I,m having problem here in the UK as the Dealers do not actualy know ?? please reply it will be interesting to see what you find Dave in the UK
Cool video.... You have any thoughts on any of the Intech R.V trailers?? Would love to see a Subaru Crosstrek Towing one of these!?
That trailer is cool as hell. Super disappointing about all the manual adjustments you need to make on the LC though. I have a '25 on order and that's really annoying.
Love this car!
So why is there no adaptive cruise control with a trailer? Is is also on other cars off with a trailer. ACC is a must have for me for towing in Germany.
Great review! Thanks!
Why did you tow for 1 hr before putting it in tow / haul mode?
Because I didn’t need it.
Tow haul mode increases line pressure and changes shift points in your transmission and should ALWAYS be on while towing.
Increasing the line pressure in the transmission causes the clutches to be gripped tighter. Less slip means less heat in your transmission. Less heat is the number 1 saver of transmissions.
If you'd like to test this theory, accelerate hard in first gear, while towing a load, in tow haul and not. You will notice that your acceleration in tow haul will be faster. This is because increased line pressure modulates transmission slip.
A Diesel engine option would be the ideal power option.
I’m not convinced that a higher strung 4 cylinder is the right approach first for longevity & reliability. What happens when you load up the Land Cruiser with 2 or 3 people throw a Cargo box on the roof and add gear.
Ryan I would love to see a review of a Defender and this trailer and your opinion. Personally if I was in the market for a new SUV a new straight 6 Defender would be my first choice 📣
All the reasons you list are why the 3.4L in the GX/LX are a better option. These trucks are not small or light and a 2.4L is working to move it at speed.
Interesting to see your experiences versus the other channels. Looks like the LC is a capable towing vehicle, but that manual setup with all those technology features would get frustrating fast. Is that something Toyota can/will update in the future via software?
Probably not. But we'll keep bugging them to do better.
Hi there! Can you make this test with new toyota Siquoia TRD 2024?
What wheel set up?
I would be interested to see a similar video with subaru
Subaru Outback Wilderness with its 3500 lbs towing capacity and 350 lbs max weight allowed on hitch. 😮
Was the top brake light already broken on this massively expensive trailer? Or is that not a brake light
Another you tuber took this prototype out with a Bronco (way to heavy for Bronco) and the brakes were not working and he kept driving with his wife and kid. Sounds like they are still sending it out with brake issues
Too bad you can't use the lockers in 4 high. You probably would have made it up the rise instead of digging trenches. Those safety chains look like something you buy at the hardware store by the foot. Some great scenery and informative vidoe.
Do a bunch of airstream reviews.
That low, downward facing trailer connection is frankly stupid.
The power connection? Agreed. Chevy does it better.
@@drivingsports Depends on the vehicle in question. Andre just bought a Tundra and the connector is straight out the back of the bumper by the license plate. But yah, in this example, pretty inconvenient.
That trailer looks like it would be tippy off-road.
It does look tall (TallBoy), but most of the weight with frame, slider, batteries, water tank are practically at axle level. So, center of gravity must be real low.
The rest of the world calls this a Prado or wannabe a real Landcruiser 3.3L v6 twin turbo diesel
Another dead broke bitter troll who can not afford a Landcruiser. If you want a 300 series LC go to your Lexus dealer and buy the LX 600 at $ 114,000.00, but unfortunately for you, you can not afford one.
That is ridiculously sized trailer to tow off road
Should be smaller than the towing vehicle
I was thinking the same. I wouldn’t want to tow it with anything else than a full size truck or even a Power Wagon offroad.
@ probably what it is designed for.
I would more say a 4wheel drive tractor 🚜
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Maybe change the vehicle for something more manageable ,,,
I don’t expect a great deal of mpg out of these new vehicles but at least be in the low 20s to 25 mpg.. It’s the hassle of refuelling on the road or off-road to me..
No complaints on the MPG while towing. With AT tires and a load that’s not bad. Just needs a larger tank.
One more comment. Oh no you actually said the dreaded phrase " I don't even feel it back thier " Trust me when your going 75mph on the highway going home in a crosswind with 250 lbs of stuff hanging on the back of your high clearance 10 foot tall trailer with a short wheelbase LC you will eat this words. They call them wobblies in Australia 😉
Would still like to know the range you’re seeing without the trailer
17-18mpg with e-load tires = approx 300 miles to empty.
Ryan! Shovel! 🙂
I think I would air down before locking diffs and busting out shovels.
Shoveling is much faster considering we only needed to go 20 feet.
Good point. I def get tired of sitting around waiting on my slow compressor.
cmon that trailer costs more than the car... it's a car
5:42 "there is a few more stuff" 🤣
Sorry...had to point that out lol. The Mammoth seems like a decent rig...just not for that price.
Yeah. 😂
I love the camper and the idea of it
Only thing I have to complain about in this video is the toyota
I believe toyota, as a brand epically failed with their new generation vehicles especially the tacoma's 4runner tundra and land cruiser
They have created a motor and transmission in hopes of better emissions and fuel economy and epically failed.
Yes, the emissions may be better, but if the fuel economy is shit you have to fuel up more, which means more fuel consumption, more semi.Trucks on the road, delivering the fuel overall more of a loss then just crap emission
They have managed to also make a more complicated yet less reliable vehicle they added a turbo to a four cylinder ,That's more parts being manufactured it has a complicated electrical system, even more parts that have to be replaced on top of it already being provingly unreliable transmissions, going out at a thousand miles. engines completely crapping out because of metal shavings ect they've caused more of a problem then they have fixed, if they would have stuck with the 4.0 or the 3.5 (its also a pretty good engine i dont think its as good as the older 3.4 but still) with a simple 5 or 6 speed trans i think the new generation would be great
It would be a much needed interior refresh but with the same old reliable powertrain platform, that's why the saying of why change something that ain't broke came about... that's why I get tired of car review channels saying, "Oh, it's an old motor it's been around forever. A refresh would be nice exactly, it's been around forever why change something that just works even if it may be slightly worse in emissions, it's still going to save pollution from not breaking down as much less of them going to junkyards, because they're just simply to expensive to fix less parts needing to be made
But anyway, this is just an opinion from a truck driver who travels the country
Off roading with a trailer. Looks like a lot of work. That big trailer is a hindrance.
You should be in tow haul + with that weight
Well looks like towing is best woth a pickup truck.. i cant wven feel a trailer of similar size offroading mountain trails with f150..
What does " a ton" mean?
New land cruiser should tow fuel tanker instead. Laughable range even compares to EV...Toyota,why?
“Off Roading” 3%
Time spent driving the highway 97% 🗿
Anyone know where he is camping!?
With the price of that camper you can buy another landcruiser, the cost of that camper is insane
I wish the TB came with AC for $72k!
very cool...
What’s the point of a 4 banger turbo when it gets the same gas mileage as a robust 6 cylinder would? For ease of maintenance and less complexity I’d take a non hybrid if there is no real fuel economy advantage. But I “get it” Toyota has to do this to beat government regulations smh
see the nathan adler method works mooooomentum
Ryan, do you think the fuel tank is something Toyota works to correct in the short/mid term, or is that more of a "maybe in the next generation" kind of a change? I love the LC and am thinking of getting one at some point but it would be kind of unfortunate to go to something that has a smaller tank than my Outback while being even thirstier.
I would be surprised if they change it anytime soon. But considering how many changes they just rolled into the GR Corolla anything as possible. I’m just not sure if they have room back there.
I get 380-400 miles per tank in my stock 1958. That’s plenty
No they won't. Best bet will be the after market or getting those clip on gallons
17mpg's on a 4cyl Hybrid? Prius is rolling over in its grave.
The Prius also uses the Atkinson cycle which plays a major role.
nice id buy one..... but Toyota ships to the so California sales region 1958 LC lot bs opts and than the dealer installed junk
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Wow, I'd rather just pull the trailer by hand - my goodness, leave it to Toyota :) :) :)
What vehicle towing anything is goig to give you "stellar" mpg? and not an EV!
18mpg with a 4 cylinder hybrid is crazy my f150 gets better mileage
I was averaging just under 18 in my 2014 F150 Ecoboost supercrew 6.5' bed with 315/70R17's 🤣
Love the camper but a little pricey......
the placement of these toyota wiring harness plugs under the car are pretty bad and seem susceptible to breakage offroad.
23:05 TLDR
72k 😂😂😂😂
Seriously wtf
“We bought it for the channel as a long term tester”, a business expense disclaimer for the IRS.
Sure but he DOES have a car review channel seemingly as a full time job.
*Exactly why my channel is converting to a Gun Channel! Taxes!*