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Plain and Simple Travels - Real World Travel
Australia
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These videos are about our trips to different parts of Australia. We focus on free and low cost camping options in our caravan and give our opinions of places we visit and stay to help others who are on the same adventures in this beautiful country of Australia
76 Series Landcruiser converting, Wired CarPlay to wireless. Setting up for touring on a budget.
in this episode we show you how to convert wired carplay or android auto to wireless. Also test out a wireless phone charger
#76serieslandcruiser #76series #applecarplay #androidauto #caravanningaustralia
#76serieslandcruiser #76series #applecarplay #androidauto #caravanningaustralia
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What can go wrong next ? Another equipment break down ! Rangehood failure !
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the list of unsuitable standard inclusion continues. This time we have to replace our rangehood - not so easy ! #caravanning #finch #camec #freecamping #caravanlife Video helped you ? a small donation appreciated. www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KVXQ2GPE2YAH8
76 series Landcruiser on going review. Why are the press misleading you ?
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Updated ongoing landcruiser 76 series review #76series #landcruiser70 #landcruisers #freecamping #caravanningaustralia
Wild Boar Bike carrier. We change the way we carry our ebikes, again !
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installing a wild boar ebike carrier. tires of having to remove wheels to fit the bikes in the Landcruiser. #wildboar #ebike #bikecarrier #caravanlife #caravanningaustralia #freecamping #76series
Northern Rivers Rail Trail and Margaret Olley Exhibition
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We ride the entire Murwillumbah section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail before visiting the Tweed Regional Gallery and the Margaret Olley exhibition #railtrail #northernrivers #velectrix #cubereaction #caravanningaustralia #caravanlife #freecamping #margaretolley #tweedregionalgallery #tweedgallery #76landcruiser If this video has helped you out or inspired you then please make a small donati...
Exploring Bundaberg, Bagara and back to a new campsite at Gympie
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We further explore Bundaberg and surroundings before starting the journey home. #bundyrum #bundaberg #caravanningaustralia #bagara #gympie #pkcampground #ebike #caravanlife If this video has helped you out or inspired you then please make a small donation to help us improve the quality of future videos. Thank you www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KVXQ2GPE2YAH8
Hervey Bay Rail Trail. Landcruiser 76 Series further reviews. Bundaberg CMCA.
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We travel to Haervey Bay area staying at Carlton Farm and riding the Mary to Bay Rail Trail before moving on to the CMCA campgrounds at Bundaberg #76series #2024landcruiser #railtrail #caravanningaustralia #freecamping #ebike #caravanlife #cubereaction #velectrix #herveybay #bundaberg If this video has helped you out or inspired you then please make a small donation to help us improve the quali...
Real world towing review of 76 series Landcruiser. Murwillumbah, Sandstone Point, Bribie Island.
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#76series #ebike #cubereaction #cubeebike #velectrix #landcruiser70 #caravanningaustralia #freecamping #ebike #v8landcruiser Travelling from Coffs Harbour to Murwillimbah Showgrounds we review how the 76 series performs with our 3.5t caravan on the back. we visit Sandstone Point Big $ and tour Bribie Island by ebike.
Landcruiser 76 series update. How is it performing. Responding to your comments.
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We address comments from our previous video on the new tow tug and give a real life update on its performance. If this video has helped you out or inspired you then please make a small donation to help us improve the quality of future videos. Thank you www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KVXQ2GPE2YAH8
Introducing our new tow vehicle 🚗. Landcruiser 76 Series. set up for towing on a limited budget !
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we introduce our new tow vehicle. A 2023 Landcruiser 76 series wagon. the last of the mighty V8 manuals. We run through the tow hitch set up and fitting the weight distribution bars. #76series #landcruiser70 #caravanningaustralia #freecamping #greynomads If this video has helped you out or inspired you then please make a small donation to help us improve the quality of future videos. Thank you ...
2016 200 series tow vehicle review. For Sale !
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Video for Andrew Lyle Prestige Motors
Cube Reaction 500 vs Velectrix AscentX. Upgrading our e-bikes
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We upgrade our e-bikes #cube #velectrix #ebikes #freecamping #caravanningaustralia #railtrailsaustralia
Exploring Oberon, Oberon dam, we play up in the playground.
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In our final video of this series we base ourselves at Oberon Showgrounds and spend a couple of days exploring the town on bike. we ride to the dam and get waylaid in the playground. One of us could still be there ! #freecamping #oberon #caravanningaustralia #ebikes #greynomads #landcruiser200
Episode 2 Jenolan Caves Tour before they close to the public !
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We continue our guided tour of the jenolan caves focussing on the cathedral #freecamping #caravanningaustralia #ebikes #jenolancaves #greynomads
Oberon Showgrounds camping and Visiting Jenolan Caves. Took over 60 years to get here
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Basing ourselves at Oberon Showgrounds we visit the Jenolan Caves, a bucket list place since I was 6 years old ! #jenolancaves #freecamping #caravanningaustralia #oberon #oberonshowgrounds
Exploring Temora CMCA and on to Oberon showgrounds via some sketchy back roads.
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Exploring Temora CMCA and on to Oberon showgrounds via some sketchy back roads.
Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. Waterfalls Back Rds and Vicki’s BIG catch
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Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. Waterfalls Back Rds and Vicki’s BIG catch
Exploring the Warrumbungles. See full video for more.
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Exploring the Warrumbungles. See full video for more.
One of the Best Free Camps we have found. High Country Rail Trail Lake Hume Wodonga Tallangatta.
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One of the Best Free Camps we have found. High Country Rail Trail Lake Hume Wodonga Tallangatta.
Town Beach Tocumwal. Giant Murray River Cod, the blowhole, the drop and more !
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Town Beach Tocumwal. Giant Murray River Cod, the blowhole, the drop and more !
Part 2 Great Victorian Rail Trail. Yarck to Bonny Doon Yea to Tallarook (original soundtrack)
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Part 2 Great Victorian Rail Trail. Yarck to Bonny Doon Yea to Tallarook (original soundtrack)
Part 2 Great Victorian Rail Trail. Yarck to Bonny Doon Yea and Tallarook (sound stuffed by Youtube)
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Part 2 Great Victorian Rail Trail. Yarck to Bonny Doon Yea and Tallarook (sound stuffed by UA-cam)
Senior citizens let loose in playground
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Senior citizens let loose in playground
Great Victorian Rail Trail Mansfield Bonny Doon Yarck Yea
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Great Victorian Rail Trail Mansfield Bonny Doon Yarck Yea
Gilgandra Parkes Narrandera via the Newell Hway Elvis Museum
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Gilgandra Parkes Narrandera via the Newell Hway Elvis Museum
Warrumbungles National Park . Conquering the grand high tops, at our age!
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Warrumbungles National Park . Conquering the grand high tops, at our age!
Thunderbolts Way to CMCA Gunnedah then on to the Warrumbungles
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Thunderbolts Way to CMCA Gunnedah then on to the Warrumbungles
Dump point showdown. Man with phobia attempting to empty RV toilet canister for the first time.
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Dump point showdown. Man with phobia attempting to empty RV toilet canister for the first time.
Barrington Tops, Gloucester Tops, Copeland Tops National Parks
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Barrington Tops, Gloucester Tops, Copeland Tops National Parks
Broulee, Moruya, Granite Town, Moss Vale, Fitzroy Falls
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Broulee, Moruya, Granite Town, Moss Vale, Fitzroy Falls
what is the width of the stomper at the car please
Mine is 1800, but they are made to order depending on car and your measurements provided at time of ordering.
Hahahah I’m with you on your views on life. 👍
With the towbars in these vehicles the chassis has to be drilled out to fit the bolts to mount it into the chassis itself. The only one that doesn’t require drilling is the Single cab variants
Weird heh, should be easy bolt on
@@plainandsimpletravels you’d think so but unfortunately that’s not the case
The standard bolt holes in the chassis are smaller than the bolts used to fit the factory towbar supplied in Australia. The larger bolts are a good idea.
Make sure the 240 volt ac is disconnected before touching wiring on thermostats, there is an automatic and a manual thermostat on both the gas and the 240, if you are confident enough the gas and 240 v thermostats are interchangeable . The manual thermos are 75 degree c and automatic are 65 degree c.
Yeh good point, never considered that someone might be on 240 when they gave this a go. Thanks.
Thank you Did the job 👍
Great topic, Really poor video production. Please edit and or check your videos before posting.
Thank you
The Unicorn Humppers talk about Rising Sea Levels....take a bloody lot of rising to catch up with what created those Cliffs.
Had a 2.8hilux and now have one of the last 79 V8s V8 runs a lot better less revs better fuel consumption Better towing and ride on the highway 79 is a truck that knows its a tuck Not like some Utes that want to be like a truck but feel like a leaf blower
I was just admiring how posh and technical your dash looked when you called it basic! I have a tin dash on my old girl. Regarding the fuel figures those idiots journalists produce. Up to around 100kmph, the fuel consuption gets better as we us higher gears. After 100kmph a bow wave of air starts to form in front of all vehicles. The drag caused increases exponentially as we increase speed after 100. Now, factor in the high drag coefficient of the 70 series. If these idiots who can't open the fuel flap drive the 70 series at normal car speeds, 120 lets say, then they will only achieve 20 per 100
I really appreciate the honesty in your video, it's dissapoiting to see the "influencers" pushing the false information out to the public, shameful really, so many of them got on that bandwagon, makes me wonder what they were paid to promote what they surely knew was bullshit, not to mention the comments regarding the power comparison, if 4 cylinders are matching the power of V8, what's the longevity of the 4 cylinder in comparison to the V8..
Thanks for your support, I don't understand why a 2.8 motor that has never been in a vehicle rated to tow 3.5t suddenly can without stretching it to the limit. I guess time will tell but I would rather be towing with my old reliable technology. Also don't understand why they just didn't stick the 300 series engine in the 70.
Just looking at your bonet protector. Can you tell me where to get one
It's a genuine toyota accessory so any toyota dealer. $120. No aftermarket yet.
While the 2.8 is proving to be a good motor, there is a lot of gaslighting about the V8. I have owned a Fortuner, and while the 2.8 was good, the DPF issue was s pain in the backside until it was finally replaced. I have now settled for the long term on a 2009 200 series, and glad I did. In stock form (sahara), it gets between 11.5 to 12.5 l/100km with 320,000km on the clock. As smooth as a Swiss watch, it is so superior to the 2.8, its hard to describe. Stick to the V8 while they are still legal.
It really takes a special kind of cognitive dissonance to believe that a 40+ year old vehicle like this is a good deal for $95,000. Any objective analysis of these old 70 series vehicles would tell you they are not worth more than about $40,000. Toyota would have recouped their design & tooling costs decades ago. I'll bet my house their production costs are very, very low. So every time you succumb to the cultural horseshit around these old tractors, and you hand over $95,000+ you're being scammed. Toyota is laughing at you. Their profit margins would be off the scale. I'm sure the executives in Tokyo cannot believe we pay their asking price. They are the single worst value vehicle on the market. You get so little for so much money - and the only "reasoning" you have is the badge on the bonnet. The people that buy these value the "membership" to the LandCruiser club more than they value sound economics. As someone who has no particular brand loyalty, it's fascinating watching this whole weird Aussie obsession with these old shit boxes. It's like paying an extra $1 million for a house in a suburb with a median price of $900k. Insanity.
Thanks for watching Simon, guess you just don’t get it heh. Maybe, if you tried driving one you might get it and join the club.
You said it. 40+ years old. What you get is longevity which effectively makes them better value for money than anything else on the market. We picked ours up in February. It's the newest of our four landcruisers, the oldest being 53 years old. There's nothing with electronics on it that will last that long. It's disappointing that the new 76 has some electronics but it's going to outlive us so again, better value for money
Besides the buzz we get from driving it
The longer the essay, the less you gotta say. That was a pile of horse dung you piled up there, old mate.
Simple thing here is, Supply and Demand, if there wasn't a demand there wouldn't be a need to supply.. but I guess if you can't afford then that doesn't make it a good reason to try belittle someone who can, but it's actually good you commented, helps his video get more interaction and therefore promotes it.. winning lol
Can you ever trust media, tuned 78 series 2021, averaged high 8 to 9.5, 80k on clock, 13l towing 2.8t journey outback, everyone in media has an agenda, paid for comments all media is full of it, people are starting to wake up.
0:32 "Obviously a push by the press to get everyone to buy the 2.8" - just because your feelings are hurt doesn't equate to looney bin conspiracy 🤦
Thanks for watching
It was very obvious to most of us, sadly when the press is pushing something so crazy it does raise the question
My 2011 76-Series V8 Workmate - Avg 13l-14l/100km hand recorded daily over 12months, 3 adults, rooftop tent drag and 1-Ton equipment on board the whole time. 13.5l/100km over Simpson Desert. 13,5l/100km over Canning Stock Route. Shane (North Otago NZ)
I am jealous of your trips !
I received my 76 V8 last week after a 33 month wait. I’m now selling it as it doesn’t suit my needs anymore, a lot changes in 33 months. I think I’m going to track down a pre dpf dual cab 79. Good video & enjoy your new ride 👍
The V8 is by design a very inefficient engine due to internal friction. The previous straight 6 gets 11 litre per 100km and that was a more efficient design.
All I see in this video is a dilusional man trying to convince himself that he has a good vehicle. Maaate, hill start assist was on 4x4's 20 years ago at half the price. You've bought an under performing over priced slug. It may be still on the road in 30 years time but only if you keep pumping money into maintenance. The tech is already 30 years old, so in 30 years time who wants to be driving around in 60 year old technology. 70 series Land Cruisers are for knuckle draggers.
Ive owned every model landcruiser including 5 79 series v8. They all did between 10.7-11.5 average except my 2020 dual cab. It went from 11 to 16 litres per 100. I got no help from toyota. I can say the gearbox didnt feel “right” and i had issues with the clutch from 5000k. Due to covid it did no towing and nil load carrying. So there was no “lifestyle” changes. Anyway i got the shits and sold it. Bought a hilux to try the 2.8 with the auto before I buy a 4 cyl 70. So far the reviews are good My hilux does 9.1/100 which is about the same as the 300. Still have a 1979 FJ45 with genuine 113,000k… it does 18-20 litres per hundred regardless of load/weather/flat or hilly 🤣🤣🤣
How would you compare this to a 150 Prado? Practical for a family?
I would not buy as a family daily because of the lack of side and rear airbags.
Nice vehicle mate love the V8 I still drive a 2002 normally aspirated 1hz 540,000k and I get 1100k easy from 180 ltrs of fuel and I think that’s pretty good for what it is and the job it does thanks for the info
I have a tuned 79, 4ton loaded on tow mode, I get 13.5 on 35inch tires, Iam happy with that , also mate, if your going anywhere near dirt, change that airbox
What air box do you suggest?
I had a legendex with big pod and transparent top on my 200. Looked great and sounded great but never tested in dusty environment
@@Ch1chenWing87 , I run Gsl airbox, done lots of dirt, and not a drop, not cheap, but cheaper than a dusted engine
Its a brick with wheels zero aerodynamics of course youre nevee gonna to see below 15 per 100. Unless its a 4cyl model.
Really, guess you haven’t read some of the comments by other owners.
Rubbish.!!. Mine is returning 12 around town and 17.1 towing. 3.5 tons at 90 ks.
@@sailordavo totally agree with those “real world” results.
If it's the aerodynamics causing the bad fuel economy, surely that would make a smaller engine struggle more?? Which would either result in Worse fuel economy and/or Shorter lifespan of the engine?
@@undahdaskin engine technology. The 2.8 flogs the boat anchor 4.5 every day.
So when should you tighten that towbar bolt?
When you have the hitch fitted but no load
As he mentioned in the video
The 2.8 has more power , which is embarrassing,however then it’s a underpowered underperforming bogan 💩box the v8
2.8 has more power heh, check the specs again bud.
My stock 2020 79 GXL gets 10.6 to 11 l/100km (with bullbar, winch, canvas canopy, gull wing toolbox full of spares). I recently did a trip towing my 2.5t caravan from Brisbane down through Young/ Mansfield/ Phillip Island/ Cooma/ Canberra/ Oberon/ Brisbane (4600 km and lots of hills) and averaged 16.6 l/100km. I read about owners getting 25+ l/100km towing and can only think they push it alot harder than I do but each to their own. I sit on 95 - 100 on the highway so I'm very happy with the fuel consumption and love the vehicle.
I call bullshit haha. My tb48 was better on fuel than mates 79 babying it. The 48 drinks fuel haha.
20L/100 would be for towing.
Only if you are towing at 100 ks. I am towing 3.5 ton at 90 ks in 4th & returning 17.1 litres per 100 ks.
I also have a 2019 76 GXL V8 purchased new in 2020. Stock standard it consistently had 10.6-10.9L per 100km. With 33s, barwork, winch, bash plates, roof rack, awnings, drawers and good amount of weight and it is consistently 14-15L per 100.
10:57 what flavour car freshener do you have/recommend for this vehicle model please?
💩flavour
😂
Hey Luke, quiet afternoon on the couch with Banjo ?
@@plainandsimpletravels maybe…
I have a 2019 V8 Landcruiser 76 wagon and my average fuel consumption is 10L /100Km for general around town and highway driving. When towing my 13' Hybrid caravan, I average around 15.5 L/ 100Km. I also have just completed the bottom half of the Canning stock route South to North and averaged 15L / 100Km. The car is basically bog standard with no tune. As you mentioned, the fuel economy is actually a lot better than the press mentions provided it's driven conservatively and doesn't have every accessory known to man bolted on the outside.
Yes you are right, if you drive them to the conditions they are great. I think the press were paid to convince people that their use by date had come and people should buy the 2.8.
Gday mate. I’ve had my new facelifted model 76 series since Feb. I’ve just clocked 16500km averaging 10.5l/100. They’re not for everyone but I love it.
Wow that's good. Cannot understand where the press are getting their results from. Thanks for watching. And yes, I LOVE mine too.
"Anti-rattle Bolt"...you're not on your own bloke🙈
Haha, yeah, would never have guessed it was for the hitch when it was unloaded. Learn something every day.
@@plainandsimpletravels what is that saying?..."apparently a banana a day is said to clean your colon...then I found out you're meant to eat them!
Bob the Builder😂
Thank you. Worked like a charm.
Hope you got it tuned and some decent suspension, they need it, if you went from a 200 into that crap you are not quite right Your wife will hate it with a passion ,silly decisions
Thanks for watching and your feedback. No not tuning or giving toyota any excuses to void warranty as they did with the 200. Have you read the specifications on the upgraded suspension ? I think it only needs airbag helpers but even standard handled the 3.5 tonne van and ball weight with ease. No it's not a 200 but I love the driving experience again. Being in control. Thanks again for your feedback.
Sick truck mate,last longer than the 200 and the shape will always look cool .
Thanks mate. Have learned quickly that you either love them or hate them. Glad you love it. Will start a bit of minor work if I ever get some money, but if not, does the job already. Thanks for watching.
You need to measure from the top of the tyre to the wheel arch, not the road to the Wheel arch.
You put the exhaust on afterwards, it's a YOU problem. Stone stomper should vet who they sell too , clearly your stupid.
You don't tow in top gear the gear box will get damaged same with automatic
Very educational video, I thought it was just millennials that blame others when they fuck up.
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words. Not sure where in the video I blamed anybody, nor pointed out a stuff up. The video was merely pointing out to anyone with an after market exhaust, and a 200 series landcruiser, that they need to make allowances when fitting a stone stomper system. I am guessing you have none of these hence your lack of understanding of the problem. It is interesting though that at least stone stomper did take notice of the problem and now when you place an order you not only need to supply specific measurements and photos of your hitch, they point out that an aftermarket exhaust should have a turn down modification done. Thanks again for watching and your misguided comments.
If this is being used primarily for touring with a caravan, where’s the value in running bigger wheels and tyres? Bigger rolling resistance and unsprung weight? Just curious but love the car!
Thanks for the feedback. The car came with the wheels and tyres fitted by original owner. His wife also hated it and he traded it on a 300 series. Had 1600 klms on it when I bought it. Yeah probably adds to fuel usage but worst I have had so far is 17.3 ltrs per hundred so not worried at all
Big downgrade from a 200 series..
The 2.8 has more torque and hp than the V8. Its also not the same spec as a prodo/hilux.
Yep, totally aware of that thanks, but stick by decision.
Very nice 👍😎
Need some bellows airbags on the rear leaves
I’m a Toyota Mechanic If your gonna tow with a cruiser tow in 4th as it’s a 1:1 ratio if you load in 5th it will drop the revs buy it will load the gearbox up you could down the track upgrade the suspension to handle the weight of your van it will be more comfortable when it’s on also you can get a throttle controller which has settings of normal up to instant throttle reaction and do a nice multi map tune with different settings also clear view has mirrors that you can get that are normal and you can pull out for towing
Thanks for all the tips mate, appreciated. Only problem is I am not allowed to spend any more money, that that I have any to start with. I did a lot of mods to my 200 series and that's what started this whole story as Toyoda said I had voided warranty so now hesitant to do anything much. Thanks for your input
Just out of interest, what's your opinion of catch cans ?
I envy your manual gearbox. My Minister for War purchased herself an MUX to go with her upgraded 21.5 van...but I'm the muppet that has to do the towing...and I absolutely despise the hooer of a thing!!! It's in and out of top gear like a dog with two willies...and don't even get me started on all that Driver Assist crap. This 66 year old grumpy old coot just wants plugs and points, a manual gearbox, manual windows, and a key that you turns. Love your videos brother!
I left a message on your last video. We tow with a 76 V8 too:) I laughed watching your wife’s reaction when you asked about the ride comfort and noise because my wife was exactly the same, but she got used to it after a few trips. I hope things go the same way for you:) The fourth gear is apparently much stronger than fifth due the design of the gear box. Our preferred speed for comfort, and, wear and tear to the gear box is around 85 or just under, in fourth gear (unless we’re in a single lane with traffic behind us, then keep up with traffic), but I can understand it’s too slow for many. You clearly love your new truck. Great choice. Congratulations:)
Thank you for you comments. Not sure the old girl will ever come around but atleast she hadn't refused to come with me. I previously had a 2015 79 series. I towed in 4th in that but this just feels so happy in fifth on flat. Thanks for watching the videos.
We tow a 21 ft long, semi off road caravan with a 2020 76 Series V8 and I love towing with it. I tow in fourth gear and coast in fifth. I love touring with a swag in it, getting off the bitumen or just driving to work. Luxury and getting to our destination at speed limits was not a priority for us. We’re pretty relaxed when we travel. My wife had a few words to say about the ride and noise initially, but she’s fine with it now. We both love going away in it. These trucks really grow on you. They’re ugly, but beautiful at the same time:) They are very tough and reliable. Pure functionality. After parking your van, you can truly explore. These are very capable off road. If others think there are better options, let them buy those vehicles. We all buy what suits us the most. No vehicle is perfect for all our needs. I can’t imagine selling mine until I can no longer drive, and at 64 years old, I hope it’s not any time soon:) You made a great choice👍Congratulations with your purchase. These may cost a little more to buy and accessorise but they sure keep their value and last a lot longer than most other 4x4’s.