Our Tiny House On Wheels - TROOP CARRIER TOUR - The Ultimate Tourer To Travel Australia
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About us:
We're Jack & Megan, and in late 2020 we sold our belongings and packed our lives into our 2005 Toyota Troop Carrier to travel Australia. Our original plan was to complete a full lap of Australia and return home to Perth to resume our 'normal' lives. We decided we wanted to document our lap for the future and began sharing weekly travel vlogs of our life on the road and fell in love vlogging, filmmaking and sharing our lives with you. We completed our first lap and couldn't imagine living any other way so we decided to continue travelling and calling the Troopy home. We have gone on some crazy adventures since then and it is all thanks to you tuning in to join us every week.
Excellent worth-while upgrades. Nothing like experience to fine tune a setup. I too am a fan of the OEM Troopy rear bar w/the spare tyre located on its OEM location. Though I wonder how long the plate holder will last in the first sign of corrugation? Maybe design a small bungee cord system to keep the plate from bouncing and be snug. I'd recommend putting boot liner on your camera box. the constant vibration will eventually scratch the body of your (expensive) DSLR and lenses etc. Plus a netting of some sort (maybe 3 or 4 horizontally mounted bungee/shock cord) at the front to prevent it (DSLR) from launching forward, in case of an emergency braking. Fully support you looking after your dog's welfare and happiness first ❤️ I'm sure he'll be better off with you mum 👍
Everything you have mention above is spot on and will definitely adding a few additions to help with the camera and plates ect. Sad to leave Ollie behinds but yeah best for him 😊 thanks for watching mate!
Cool 😎 CLASSIC nothings happening cause your pushing the wrong pedal 😂😂😂😂😂 lov your funny relaxing style of videos
Was a classic hey!! 😂😂😂
love your work !!! cant wait
Very smart modifications & well done for putting the dogs health & well being first. Love watching your adventures
Unreal, can't wait to see more of your adventures!
Thanks for watching!
So good to see you guys with the Troopy again! Sorry for you that Ollie can't come. Looking forward to seeing more of beautiful Australia through your experiences and getting inspired for doing the big lap in the future myself (hopefully).
Thanks for the walk around. I think the troopy is an iconic Aussie vehicle and one that is perfect for overlanding. It's always great to see how everyone modifies them to suit their needs.
Exciting adventures ahead. Might spot you guys driving through Moore River and Lancelin.
One Life, One Search,
Shane
You guys are the best!! Keen for this lap, have so much fun xx
Thanks so much, really appreciate it 🙏🙏
Yay back on road! I’m happy for you guys 😍
Cheers 😊👍
Love your excitement!
Looking forward to all your new vids.
Go the Troopy!!
All the best 👍
Thanks Courtney cannot wait 😬
You guys a really genuine people, so refreshing, so many people our age are all about being “influencers”, where as you guys are really out there. So glad I found this channel.
That’s great to hear mate thanks for the kind words!
Outstanding mate! Living the dream. Sorry details on the stanly tool box.
You're a lucky man Jack. Respect.
Hey mate it’s from Bunnings from memory it was $150
That table and spice rack turned out awesome
It’s working a treat so far!
Great to see you both on the road again with new adventures ahead. Looking forward to following your content. Stay safe.
Cheers John!
AWESOME stuff guys! The troopy is looking mint. Cant wait for the father and son episode! Safe travels! 🤙
Cheers mate! Cannot wait to get both the cars on the beach!
Awesome news guys. Really love watching your videos. And the troopy is looking mint 👍🍺🤙🍷
Thanks Stephen. 👍
Great video. Just came across your channel. Have fun.
Thanks for watching Daniel!
That machine is a dream in itself!! Best of luck guys and stay safe👍👍
Thanks Warren!
Well done to you both and looking forward to your second lap!!
Thankyou for watching! We’re so keen to hit the road!
Troopys looking good to go guys. Have a great second lap. Waiting in anticipation. 🇭🇲🇬🇧🇭🇲🇬🇧👍👍
Thanks so much Bill!
Good to see you guys again, great upgrades. You will be happy with the tyres. I am,
Thanks mate!! So far tyres are great 👍
Great work guys, been awesome following your travels, have learnt a lot and added a lot to our list of places to visit when we head off. All the best with this next adventure. :)
Thanks for following along Ashley 👍😊
Its like getting back to the good old days. So happy for you guys hitting the road again. Can feel your excitement from here and that's great. I am really looking forward to sharing this trip with you on YT. I'm hoping to get more use out of my set up this year as it's been all work, work, work. So you never know possibly paths will cross some where although I won't be hunting you down this time with the van on!!!! The camp trip with your Dad is something I'm really looking forward to seeing. Enjoy and be safe. :)
We can’t wait mate!!! Would be great if we bumped into you on the road 👍 cannot wait to have both the cars on the beach together.
Love the troopy guys, and the new additions will certainly make your next lap easier and more organised... Looking forward to seeing your new öutside the box"videos... The best of luck on your next lap and stay safe always... looking forward to your coming videos.... Take care guys...
Cheers Tony!
Hi Jack & Megan , You guys are living the dream , I'm looking forward to your new adventure .
Stay safe and have fun .
Thanks legend!
Thanks guys and I share your excitement. Looking forward to the journeys..🌹👏👍stay safe
Thanks for watching Patrick 😊
You guys are awesome. The moment when the expert says "I'm not an expert" is alwyas a deja vu moment in your videos.
Megan & Jack thanks for the video & update on the troopy 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching 😊👍
J&M your Troopy capture in one word epic cant wait for the next tour / adventure greetings from South Africa
Thanks for watching Shaun!
Great walk around guys, thanks for the upload!
No worries thanks for watching 😊
Nice guys. This channel has really matured. Great content and you both seem much more comfortable behind the camera. I can’t wait for this next lap.
Cheers mate appreciate it!
Great vid guy's,looking forward to the beach with the old man.Top set up in the cruiser.Thanks😎
Cheers Doug! We are super keen for that one too! 🙌🏼
Super Cool can't wait, i did think Ollie didn't look like a traveling type of Dog, looking forward to the Beach Video with Dad and the 40.
Can’t wait to get both cars on the beach!
looking forward to see where this lap takes you guys! We're just about to start our lap in earnest, maybe we'll bump into you guys down the road somewhere 🤙
Cant wait to see more of Australia beautiful country. Ps dont forget Coleman's mustard yummy 😂
Looks great. Amazing what a difference the small storage changes can make, you’ve given me some ideas. Not a storage related addition, but something I really like is my new struts on the rear doors. Makes getting out a lot easier as the doors ‘automatically’ fold open, plus very handy if it’s windy or you’re parked on a slight angle.
That’s a great idea!
Brilliant! Safe travels! Keen to keep following on 🤙
Thanks so much mate!
Love your setup, Megan totally agree the little things do matter.
Cheers Dennis!
Looks great. Can't wait to see where you go on this trip. I just got the same tyres myself so I'm keen to see how they go on the big trip
Will be interesting to see how they go hey!
You make me wish I kept my troopy....love the mods....keep on Trooping!
Such a great 4x4 hey!
Wow looking good with all your new mods👍.
Can't wait to see you traveling around oz again 😉. Hope to see you in qld✌.
Cheers mate thanks for watching!
Awesome troopy. Will be following along. Safe travels. Subscribed
Thanks mate appreciate it! 😊👍
It’s like a Murphy bed in the car😃 love the added additions guys.
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Really good segment, lots of good ideas thank you
Glad you enjoyed it mate! Thanks for watching 😊
Great upgrades!
That’s was a very good decision not to take oille. We traveled oz and knew our dog would not cope with the heat and long drive days. Oille sounds like he is living his best life at home as our girl did too.
Great set up guys thanks for a great vid
Cheers mate. 😊
Perfect Troopy setup I love it
Thanks so much! 😁
First time seeing u guys bloody great job will be following u guys from now on cheers from qld
Thanks so much Colin! 😄
Wildpeak AT suck. I’ve had at least 3 punctures now and they seem to always split making plugging hopeless. Not to mention I just replaced one and they’ve become expensive at $350
Awesome setup
And you have nailed the troopy
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“a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
Cracking set up guys,
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Awesome as always, loving the setup... we are heading north mid May for 3 weeks 🥳, hope to see you guys on the road, if not safe travels... we are finally doing the GRR or as much as we can....
Yiewww you will love the Gibb river rd! Just take your time. Would be great to see you guys on the road.😬
@@itsJackandMegan yes we watched your GRR episodes and will watch them just before we go to refresh our memory.... 😁
Running the same tyres on my patrol. Very happy with how they have performed.
That’s good to hear! So far I’m lovin them!
Living the dream without a doubt 👍
Cheers mate!
Great video, gluck on your Lap, if you get to Brisbane give me ahoy for a meetup !
Will do cheers mate!
Great awesome🥰
Well done guys. Always room for improvement and sorry about Olly, but it will free you up alot. Looking forward to the new content.....,🍻🍻🍻🍻
Cheers mate!
Hi 👋🏻 from tassie keep up the great work 😎😎
Thanks for watching Ben! Appreciate it mate 😊
Hey another handy thing check out dougs tubs . Its a glovebox tub. They are the best.
Thanks for the tip 😊
Looking good 👍 bring it on you 2 👍👍👍👍
Yeowww cheers mate!
@@itsJackandMegan hey haven’t heard your catch phrase much, CLASSIC 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I use Coopers tyres AT3s. Got over 12000 kms out of them. Only changed as was doing a trip. But put the same back on. Love them
They are the ones I really wanted!! But none available unfortunately. They seem like a great tyre!
@@itsJackandMegan you can only get them from Tyre Power
@@kevincashmore4655 yep your correct I called about 13 stores 😂
Where did you get the seat side organiser from? Love your channnel
Hey they’re from a website called Shein.
Nice guys we don't have alot of troupys here in nz one thing you missed was a stool for Megan when she is cooking on bbq we see she can't see wot she is doin we girl love your truck guys , cheers , shaneo , nelson, nz, 👍
Cheers Shane!
Yes we still need to get a step just can’t find a good quality one.
Hey guys awesome setup looks super practical and making use of everything! How ‘d you guys go with running the plumbing for the underbody water tank and what did you guys use for a breather?
good video!! well done ! what happens when it rains now ? instead of being bombarded inside . does your awning have walls you can setup to make like a awning tent ?
Very excited for you both. That bag for your chargers looks very handy, I'm just wondering if you can tell me where you bought it.
Hey it’s a great little bag. They’re from a site called Shein. 👍😊
A great fitout of your vehicle. So many good ideas. Only thing I didn't see ...... where do you put all your shoes?
Thank you! Ah yes we forgot to show that sorry! We have an extra little compartment behind where our clothes are for shoes and the wiring for the compressor and water pump.
Great walk around, really liked the setup. The only thing that may give you grief is the camera box, great concept, would consider installing shock absorbing material to cushion the camera & lens(s). It is not the big bumps that destroy cameras, it's the small consistent vibrations. May pay to have a talk with your local photo supplier, for a second opinion. Will miss Olly, hope he responds well to treatment.👍😃
Yes good idea we are definitely going to look into that! We’re thinking maybe a visit to Clark rubber for some foam maybe. Thanks Clarrie!
Good morning from cold Germany.
At 6.00 am on the first walk with the dogs it was 2°C, brrrr....
A few good improvements, which make it easier.
My wife liked the idea with the pockets for clothes.
Can you give us the manufacturers/retailers.
We're still working on a few things as well.
We had a new awning made.
The material we have taken from the boat area, waterproof and a top quality.
However, again piping to pull in, so that no water can run down the car (kitchen).
The idea for a new vehicle is still there, but what as a basis?
Honestly, we still do not know what to buy after the IVECO is out for now.
Possibly also a UNIMOG, however here we must invest also still really much money.
We'll see which solving is on the doorstep at some time.
For now, we have to wait and see what happens with the price of diesel, currently you don't need to go very far, much too expensive.
Many thanks to Mr. Pution and oil companies, rapacious bloodsuckers.
Have fun with the new trip.
All the time good journey, no breakdowns, no accident, health, etc.
Loved the video guys! What was the charger cable bag called? That would definitely be a great upgrade for my troops setup as well!😊
Thanks for watching Olivia! We got it online, will link for you here 😊
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Nice one guys.👍 Good onya for thinking of Ollie's well-being first. I'm sure he appreciates it. A big question mark on how effective that stand up plate holder would cope on rough & corrugated roads tho. How did it go during your short drive? Any issues with clanking & annoying noises coming from that (& your cutlery) drawer? Finally, a portable toilet that doesn't smell? I like the sound of that. Do you mind sharing what brand it is? Looking forward to your new touring adventures. ❤️
So far the plates are ok but we will put some towels in-between when we hit the rougher tracks. Toilet is a porta potti 345 it’s brilliant!
Thanks for watching mate. 😊👍
I only subscribed yesterday and now Jack's explanation of the tyres, totally lost me. I would love to travel around Australia and see a few things, but theirs SO MUCH to see, where to start? My budget and life expectancy are both limited! Best wishes from Bangkok.
How would you stop the plates from rattling or breaking on those corrugated roads, you could always put tea towels or towels between them cheers love the setup 👍👍At least your big teddy bears is at a safe place where you can visit & take him out when you are in town cheers
Will be putting towels in between for sure! 👍😊
Do you have a mouse trap or two on board. you know never know what might come to set up housekeeping in your Trooper. rats, mice, snakes, etc. ....have head nets for flies. blow up paddle boards. Avoid John Hollands Track. Nasty Nasty. watch THE OUTFIT for their recent Expedition trip on the track.
Yep got it all! Love The Outfit mate we watch every Friday!
Totally awesome setup. I’m in SEQ. We have two channels Land and Bay Fishing and 4x4 TrekOZ. If you find yourselves in our part of the world I would love two camp a night or two with you guys and trade review type videos. I have a Dmax with a Tommy Camper. Regardless really enjoy your vids. Take care, Wayne Groomes.
Cheers Wayne! That would be awesome.
hey guys, so cool that you're (in Willy Nelson's words) on the road again............but also a bit sad that Olli isn't able to contribute to your adventure but fully understand - having a dog with you also restricts where you can go, love that your dad is keen to do a bit of off road and camping with you - will be a spec time. love the water tank just what I have been looking for - along with the spare wheel bag - so cool,
question.....what size tire's did you go for 285 or 265 ??
Hi Steve.
Ollie will be a lot happier at megans mums for sure. Can’t wait to head out with dad it’s going to be awesome. The water tank has come up a treat hey! 285/75/16 is what we went with again.
Do you love to keep Busselton plates? Your troopy looks pretty fresh, didn't show the age at all. Take care and wish you guys all the best ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍
No we don’t have to keep them thinking of maybe getting some private ones that would be nice! 👍 thanks for watching mate 😊
Hey guys, I know this is sort of random, but where did you grab those little bungee things you use to hold the tables up? Thanks!
Just watched this and wondering what was the bag you keep all the camera cords called and where would I get one?
Cheers
Hey mate sorry we missed this comment! It was purchased from Shein and I believe it was just called electronic cord storage bag
At the 14:51 mark you showed your collapsible kettle. I have one that is smaller than that and can not find that kettle available any longer on Amazon. I would absolutely LOVE to buy a spare or a larger one like you have. Can you share the link with me, or tell me where I can buy the one you have? VERY NICE RIG! Just finding your channel now.
Hey we got it from a place called Getaway out doors or tent world also sell them 😊
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series 🇯🇵❤️💪👍👆🎥😍👍
Hi guys, where are those clothes storage bags from? The ones u have under the main seat
Hey Dean, those ones are just from Amazon!
What was the brand of the water tank you got, didn’t quite catch the name?. Would also be good to have links to the product in the description, even if they are affiliate links to help fund your vids and trip 👍
It's by Bonetti campers
what do you think of the kings control panel recommend it ??
It’s been great mate!
Hey, guys sorry if I missed it but what year is your 78? I am from the US and starting in 2024 the first 78 models will be importable, which I am so excited for.
Hey mate it’s a 2005! 😊
What brand ,series are the perimeter lights cheers
25watt Slim led work light 👍
Where do you keep your camper chairs whilst in the road?
Just in the hallway area! We just keep them and the solar blanket there while driving 😊
Even some of the cheap chinese tyres have 3 ply sidewalls (eg Centara). You're paying for so much marketing with the big name brands. I stuck with Maxxis for years for no good reason but after staking a few tyres I've moved to cheap chinese tyres (something like half the cost) and am having a good outcome and it doesnt hurt so much when a tyre gets destroyed.
Thanks for letting me know mate very interesting! 👍😊
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He is going to give the FJ 👍👍👍....eh
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If you’ve had a GVM increase you won’t be able to change to parabolic springs and stay legal without having it recertified.
Your bbq still looks like a gas stove
I don't think they have had the full Certified GVM upgrade, that involves Brakes, Axles and more, i think they just beefed up the Suspension.
@@65cj55 I’m having a GVM increase through ARB on a brand new Troopcarrier pre registration and it is only suspension and a couple of minor things like class 6 indicators. GVM upgrades don’t all require axles and brakes
@@lastknownlocation8760 They sure do, i know several that have had it done...around 15k engineered and plated including the tune.
@@65cj55 having it “tuned” will make it not compliant to ADRs. And no, you are wrong, all GVM increases don’t require axle and brake changes. I’ve just paid $7k for one and there were no axle or brake changes.
@@lastknownlocation8760 You got ripped off.
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Are you using an R5 or is that a 1DXII ?
That one’s a canon 5D MK IV. Currently saving for the R5 or R6, big investment! 😅
how much total investment? 🤑
Hi Guys, you know I always give an honest review so here goes.
Great looking water tank and fits that space well, just wish it was further forward under the car.
What's with those frilly cushions guys! Jeez, they're just going to get in the way. Don't go all Instagrammy and Influencer on me!
Some great ideas used for storage and budget built, the best way to make them. There's going to be a lot of rattling plates and cutlery and breakages with that system. That could be improved.
Best decision made was to leave Ollie at home, he would of added an extra 100KG to your car with food, water etc. And he would of restricted you on your travels.
Tyres, not my 1st choice but lets see how they perform.
Rubbish bag is cool.
Travel Buddy is a waste of space, they promote bad eating habits and power hungry.
Lithium battery great idea but 2000W inverter will make you want big power items like coffee machines, travel buddy and induction cooking, not essential for camping, 1000W is plenty.
I hope you left your weights at home?
Didn't see where you store the gas bottle.
Well presented info/vid, thanks.
Wishing you both a great lap, enjoy.
Marty from Perth
Water tanks brilliant and yes your right would have loved to have it more towards the middle. 16 week wait for a tank that fits above the drive shaft.
I agree with you on the pillows 😂 you will have to speak to Megan on that one 😂😂.
Cutlery did rattle and has ended up going everywhere so need to figure something else out!
Would love to have Ollie but yes weight and his medical problems just wasn’t going to work he’s much happier at home.
Time will tell with the tyres so far so good but only done 2000kms....
Lithium battery is going to help a heap especially now running two laptop charges , drone battery’s ,camera battery’s constantly.
I was waiting to see if anyone would pickup on the gas bottle. Have not found a spot for it yet so if you have any ideas let me know. Thanks again Marty we appreciate your support mate!
@@itsJackandMegan Hi guys this is Marty's wife Sally and I just want to say that Im so embarrassed by Marty's comments and complaints! He's too brutally honest and can't seem to make suggestions tactfully. And I call him the Weight Nazi - jeez poor Ollie being dissed due to being a big dog. Anyway we do enjoy watching you guys and maybe we will cross paths out on those tracks one day. Oops better go as M is returning from the loo. 😆
@@martysib6547 😂😂😂 we love Marty’s comments. Thanks Sally would be great to see you guys on the road!!
Why is it called a troopy?
That's because the vehicle is a Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carrier (aka 78 Series Landcruiser), and it's colloquially known as a "Troopy"