"This is not a big vehicle, its compact" brought a huge smile on my face I just bought a Jimny and am planning to build a lightweight overland car. On a serious note, awesome series of you building the cars, I got so many idea's and tips from it. Thank you for sharing the knowledge, and best of all the entertainment, nothing better then having a cup of morning coffee and watching one of your video's and having a mini holiday to start the day.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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
I think at the end of the video you hit the nail on the head of perfect camp setups, when you just sit there and go "This is nice" and instantly you feel uplifted
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.
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.
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.
This is such a dream rig. While building my overland Toyota i've been trying to build it to your standards. No matter how far off I may be from them if it travels half as far i'll be happy.
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.
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
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
i live in europe. we get tons of mosquitos (especially in northern finland or sweden), but what you get is just another level. Flies, bugs, everything. And the heat. That ruins the trip for me. I wouldnt survive in Australia. But i like to watch your excitement. It's not just the troopy, which is obviously the coolest vehicle ever, it's your excitement that makes me enjoy your videos. Greetings from Arctic Circle, Norway.
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?
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.
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.
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.
I must say I do enjoy you video’s very much and love seeing the different aspects of what you have done in your Troopy and have noted things down like you egon electrics which I will be very interested in how that pans out . Your gullwings window replacement & blackouts water tanks exct, I would love to see a video on the whole build when it is sorted and your happy with it some sort of costing too . I have converted my old 75 series with 1HZ and are now looking at options for doing the inside you are very right in that it is personal how you do it to suit you & you needs, I have just brought a travel buddy but are in desperate need of the rest of the kitchen 🤣🤣, all in good time there is so much out now in electronics and solar that is so much more updated than years back not sure which way to go at the moment . Thanks Andrew I do love your nolage
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?
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
Quick note on your workspace, have you seen the coffee table desks? They have a hinge that lifts from flat table to a over the knee table for working on a laptop. I bet some of the hinges on your current setup with a top would be ideal to put a laptop at the perfect workinv height / position. While still providing a flat surface for the rest of the time.
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 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.
Great video Andrew! When I find myself alone in the bush, with that feeling of being watched, I often find a kangaroo or an emu poking its head up behind some shrubbery.
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.
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!
hi, good video, like the rundown and usability likes and dislikes. could you maybe put a shelf onto the bench top to allow for the addressee of the Hight that you were looking for and also get a narrow cavity for to use as storage, just a idea that may help for your setup
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 🍻
I would have thought that you would have the parcel shelf setup to hold your drone and camera bags so they are easily accessible from the drivers seat , for those spur of the moment happenings , without having to climb into the back to retrieve them . My personal thought would be a small elastic cargo type net anchored down at 4 points with camera bag and drone box / bag slipped under , lift up the front edge of the net to retrieve them . maybe some foam padding laid down on the deck to give them some extra anti slip and shock absorption on rough terrain.
Andrew - i love love this set up - it just seems very practical and a great balance of all your needs. Two thoughts - you could add a ‘floating’ 40mm shelf on top of your work area, to raise the height, and then route (store/sit) your cables underneath - giving you a clean bench space. Also - can you build a storage area under the rear of the vehicle for the table - like a pull out draw that many Toyotas have (maybe you need a tray to do this??). Just some thoughts..🙏
I imagine if you were to raise the worktop table by 40 mil, you could also then raise the shelf below it where the yellow storage bin rests, which may allow that bin to slide out fully, without the need to move the mattress. Hope this helps if it's something you are planning on changing.
"This is not a big vehicle, its compact" brought a huge smile on my face
I just bought a Jimny and am planning to build a lightweight overland car. On a serious note, awesome series of you building the cars, I got so many idea's and tips from it.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge, and best of all the entertainment, nothing better then having a cup of morning coffee and watching one of your video's and having a mini holiday to start the day.
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!
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.
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.
And you're special to us Andrew!
Thank you
I'll second that!
“Just be and suck in the experience” well said what overlanding is about
“Very pleasingly there’s no one else around.” YES, I like that too! 🙌🏻😁
Thank you....Shawn from Portedward KZN South Africa
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.
I’m just so very happy to see you get back ‘out there’ again Andrew. Thanks for what you do.
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 UA-cam" …
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
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
I always get that feeling of being watched too.
A beautiful vast landscape inhabited by flies !!...we must count our blessings here in SA .
Part 1 was relaxed and I enjoyed the impressions Waiting for Part 2
So lovely what the Hero can offer.
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.
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
Camping rough: stirring your lactose free barista capuccino with an Opinel pocket knife 😆
Thanks for taking us along on the 'vanlife/van build' decision making process. eg: time relaxing at camp = more changes when you get home. 😆
"It's difficult just being..."
Yep
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
I think at the end of the video you hit the nail on the head of perfect camp setups, when you just sit there and go "This is nice" and instantly you feel uplifted
Give me Southern Africa any day, Australia is off my bucket list.
Good Photo 👏
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
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👍😎🇦🇺
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.
Those opening shots were absolutely incredible.
Looks like a wonderful new place new spot.
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.
Amazing wonderful and you feel the peace.
Love to see that you're falling in love with this car (can tell by the ending) as opposed to your feeliings after building the dream tourer
Love the Troopy ! Good job .
Great video. Pure quality. Thanks!
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.
This is such a dream rig. While building my overland Toyota i've been trying to build it to your standards. No matter how far off I may be from them if it travels half as far i'll be happy.
Maybe raised mounts for the solar panel on the roof that also doubles as a slide for a table that goes underneath
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.
Thats one happy man right there.
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
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
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.
The table could be stored underneath the roof tent bed.
Thank you...
Niiicce, love the old ammo tin on the back haha.
Delightful
Look forward to detailed look. Expecting my new Troopy delivery hopefully before end of 2022, then hit the road full time.
Great video. Thanks for taking us along
i live in europe. we get tons of mosquitos (especially in northern finland or sweden), but what you get is just another level. Flies, bugs, everything. And the heat. That ruins the trip for me. I wouldnt survive in Australia.
But i like to watch your excitement. It's not just the troopy, which is obviously the coolest vehicle ever, it's your excitement that makes me enjoy your videos.
Greetings from Arctic Circle, Norway.
The fly’s and bugs only follow the Western Australians, they seem to love them more than everyone else
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?
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.
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.
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
“Configuring the storage space.” The never ending story for travellers.
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.
Always informative and thought provoking Andrew.
I must say I do enjoy you video’s very much and love seeing the different aspects of what you have done in your Troopy and have noted things down like you egon electrics which I will be very interested in how that pans out . Your gullwings window replacement & blackouts water tanks exct, I would love to see a video on the whole build when it is sorted and your happy with it some sort of costing too . I have converted my old 75 series with 1HZ and are now looking at options for doing the inside you are very right in that it is personal how you do it to suit you & you needs, I have just brought a travel buddy but are in desperate need of the rest of the kitchen 🤣🤣, all in good time there is so much out now in electronics and solar that is so much more updated than years back not sure which way to go at the moment . Thanks Andrew I do love your nolage
Great video. Loved it !
I like this build! This is a vehicle I can see myself in. For me you have nailed it!
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?
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
Your knowledge and honesty really shines through in the episode.
Marty from Perth
Nice build. I still prefer the 4.7 v8 4Runner but my best friend likes Budweiser so we all have are preferences.
Quick note on your workspace, have you seen the coffee table desks? They have a hinge that lifts from flat table to a over the knee table for working on a laptop. I bet some of the hinges on your current setup with a top would be ideal to put a laptop at the perfect workinv height / position. While still providing a flat surface for the rest of the time.
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.
Quick tip , get some insect repellent
It will prevent you from scratching
Good troopy
Realy nice setup.
Cheers. 🍻
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.
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..? 😊
Great video Andrew! When I find myself alone in the bush, with that feeling of being watched, I often find a kangaroo or an emu poking its head up behind some shrubbery.
Happy to say that "walk around" is imperative before driving away.Been caught out a few times. It's embarrassing.
Two in a day? Great!
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.
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!
So do those Aussie hats with hanging corks actually work with the flies?
Love the solo travel series! Any photographs of the stars?
Hi Andrew love the results of the build , curious how did you go with your operation lightweight objective?
Those flies man. Hectic.
Does the water sloshing around in the tanks annoy you?
hi, good video, like the rundown and usability likes and dislikes. could you maybe put a shelf onto the bench top to allow for the addressee of the Hight that you were looking for and also get a narrow cavity for to use as storage, just a idea that may help for your setup
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 🍻
Noticed a can of lanox
Never leave home without it works wonders on noisy Springs and things
Seems like this electrical system has taken up a lot of space
I would have thought that you would have the parcel shelf setup to hold your drone and camera bags so they are easily accessible from the drivers seat , for those spur of the moment happenings , without having to climb into the back to retrieve them .
My personal thought would be a small elastic cargo type net anchored down at 4 points with camera bag and drone box / bag slipped under , lift up the front edge of the net to retrieve them .
maybe some foam padding laid down on the deck to give them some extra anti slip and shock absorption on rough terrain.
Great video Andrew…. Enjoyed that..👍👍
He might have built in baffles.......
Sure wish we could get the troopy here in the states I would love to have one.
Hey Andrew do you have matching high heels to go with your whip? What happens in the outback stays in the ouyback! lol
Andrew - i love love this set up - it just seems very practical and a great balance of all your needs.
Two thoughts - you could add a ‘floating’ 40mm shelf on top of your work area, to raise the height, and then route (store/sit) your cables underneath - giving you a clean bench space.
Also - can you build a storage area under the rear of the vehicle for the table - like a pull out draw that many Toyotas have (maybe you need a tray to do this??). Just some thoughts..🙏
Why don't you have a drop down sink of the rear door with a collapsible sink
because I haven't built it yet.
I imagine if you were to raise the worktop table by 40 mil, you could also then raise the shelf below it where the yellow storage bin rests, which may allow that bin to slide out fully, without the need to move the mattress. Hope this helps if it's something you are planning on changing.
Do you know what the loaded rig weighs Andrew ?
Flies as thick as flies.
Lovely
Considering how much you love being alone, I'm surprised you even met Gwynn 😁 The Troopy is looking good.
Love that one.
You need a Thermo Cell. It would help immensely with the Fly and Bug problem.
...I wish to see you on the trip with my G Professional some day. I put a lot of thinking about utilise the space 😎