Fantastic commentary, Dan. So glad you took the opportunity to take us on a walk-around of these cool vehicles. And really great information too - amazing that you filmed it and talked through all that info with only three cuts. Bravo!
Great video Dan. I run a GU Patrol myself. Twin locked with a Chev 6.5ltre turbo diesel ( very capable vehicle ) with a trayback. And u are right. U definitely need to make use of the under tray area of these set ups to truly take advantage of the space. I run long range tanks, under tray draws, etc. And this really frees up space on the tray for other uses.
If you end up in Karijini National Park in W.A.,2 spare tires are a must,This place with all the roads made of rocks,shreds tires.One just is not enough.
Love the simple HZJ75 ! Not a big fan of flat tray for the same reasons than you but I find that their side drawers and fridge are a cool setup made possible by it. The VDJ78 I think it's a miss in the way they set it up. Off course the heavy everything choice + GVM upgrade is not great but I really don't understand their choice of a Troopy. The point of a Troopy is that it's almost the only 4x4 with a van-like shape that allows you to build an interior living space, either to sleep or to live outside the elements. Here they built it as a big storage trunk, like you could do with a Station Wagon or even a pick-up. Both would provide a better side access to the gear and most important have a lower roof height so the bulky RTT, the bulky awning and the boat would be 25cm lower. Troopies have a high roof so people can fit in the back but here it's a waste. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing bad with how is their setup, just the Troopy is not the right platform for that. This vehicle is sometime so much fanitized that people forget the point of it.
Nice one. Good walkaround of all the rigs in your party.👍 Nowadays, that gap between the chassis and flat tray is filled with a sliding trundle tray that pulls out from the rear, and/or (as you've said) tanks.
Absolutely excellent job Dan. It is so nice to see you show the products from over there. Now I hope next week you start interviews of each of the people who are driving those. I would love to hear their story who they are why they’re doing what they’re doing and why they chose the vehicle they did from them. I hope that’s in the cards
Hi David - I did a series when I was in Africa called "Overland Profiles" where I really focused on the people and their story. I loved doing it, but they were not well received. It seems UA-cam wants vehicles and gear, not people and stories. So for "overland rides" I'm focusing more on the vehicles, the build-out and the adventures than the people who are driving them. Maybe I'll switch back at some point, or find a blend of the two focuses.
@@TheRoadChoseMe then you don’t have to switch, do both. There’s a huge market for the story, especially when you link it to each individual vehicle and why they chose it and what they’ve done with it. The videos you’re doing now are so much better than what you did in Africa I think you’ll see a huge difference in the response. I do appreciate you I know the work you’re putting in
Lots of videos of the Old Tele these days! Great stuff. It's too bad they don't sell those Land Cruisers in the States (except for those 200/300 series, which no-one can find or afford...), I reckon they would do really well over here, even with a petrol version. I guess we'll just have to stick with our Jeeps though.
Troopy: Complains about too much weight but has a steel drawer system, steel box on the back bar, two fridges, massive roof top tent and a boat with an outboard motor. Hmm I think lightweight is not in the forefront of their minds to start with 😅
And it makes for interesting travel. You are more connected to nature…sights, sounds and smells. Australia is the perfect place for this mode of travel. Being stuck in an rv with AC running )-;
Also: The nice little drawing on the GU airbox made me crack up
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I could watch walk arounds of differently outfitted vehicles all day long.
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed
Fantastic commentary, Dan. So glad you took the opportunity to take us on a walk-around of these cool vehicles. And really great information too - amazing that you filmed it and talked through all that info with only three cuts. Bravo!
I loved the run down of the vehicles. Fun to see the differences and how they did on the track.
I really enjoyed all of your descriptions of each vehicle
Thanks for explanation on the cars.
Locker make you go deeper in the mud and on the end you will use winch. 😉😂
Cheers. 🍻
I usually be waiting on these episodes every week man. Feels like i know almost all of Australia now😅
Good stuff Dan 😎
Great video Dan. I run a GU Patrol myself. Twin locked with a Chev 6.5ltre turbo diesel ( very capable vehicle ) with a trayback. And u are right. U definitely need to make use of the under tray area of these set ups to truly take advantage of the space. I run long range tanks, under tray draws, etc. And this really frees up space on the tray for other uses.
If you end up in Karijini National Park in W.A.,2 spare tires are a must,This place with all the roads made of rocks,shreds tires.One just is not enough.
11:30 i saw a guy with a similar set up who put extra diesel and water tank there in that space. Nice and low between the axles
The gas cooker table on the bar of the 79 series is awesome
Awesome, I wouldn’t be able to pick between any of those trucks, looking forward to seeing more!
Love the simple HZJ75 !
Not a big fan of flat tray for the same reasons than you but I find that their side drawers and fridge are a cool setup made possible by it.
The VDJ78 I think it's a miss in the way they set it up. Off course the heavy everything choice + GVM upgrade is not great but I really don't understand their choice of a Troopy.
The point of a Troopy is that it's almost the only 4x4 with a van-like shape that allows you to build an interior living space, either to sleep or to live outside the elements. Here they built it as a big storage trunk, like you could do with a Station Wagon or even a pick-up. Both would provide a better side access to the gear and most important have a lower roof height so the bulky RTT, the bulky awning and the boat would be 25cm lower. Troopies have a high roof so people can fit in the back but here it's a waste.
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing bad with how is their setup, just the Troopy is not the right platform for that. This vehicle is sometime so much fanitized that people forget the point of it.
Nice one. Good walkaround of all the rigs in your party.👍 Nowadays, that gap between the chassis and flat tray is filled with a sliding trundle tray that pulls out from the rear, and/or (as you've said) tanks.
Absolutely excellent job Dan. It is so nice to see you show the products from over there. Now I hope next week you start interviews of each of the people who are driving those. I would love to hear their story who they are why they’re doing what they’re doing and why they chose the vehicle they did from them. I hope that’s in the cards
Hi David - I did a series when I was in Africa called "Overland Profiles" where I really focused on the people and their story. I loved doing it, but they were not well received. It seems UA-cam wants vehicles and gear, not people and stories.
So for "overland rides" I'm focusing more on the vehicles, the build-out and the adventures than the people who are driving them. Maybe I'll switch back at some point, or find a blend of the two focuses.
@@TheRoadChoseMe then you don’t have to switch, do both. There’s a huge market for the story, especially when you link it to each individual vehicle and why they chose it and what they’ve done with it. The videos you’re doing now are so much better than what you did in Africa I think you’ll see a huge difference in the response. I do appreciate you I know the work you’re putting in
Lifting wheels is normal for any 70 series. I used to have a troopy and my wife had a 76 series. We were lifting wheels all the time.
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Lots of videos of the Old Tele these days! Great stuff. It's too bad they don't sell those Land Cruisers in the States (except for those 200/300 series, which no-one can find or afford...), I reckon they would do really well over here, even with a petrol version. I guess we'll just have to stick with our Jeeps though.
lol, someone left an easter egg at 14:17 🤣
Troopy: Complains about too much weight but has a steel drawer system, steel box on the back bar, two fridges, massive roof top tent and a boat with an outboard motor. Hmm I think lightweight is not in the forefront of their minds to start with 😅
Has "lightweight" ever been on the mind of someone that does a GVM upgrade to 4.5Tons ?
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Probably not 😅
Yay!
Dan, just curious what you guys are thinking about your mode of camping…breaking camp each day, rolling up the swag, packing up the “boot” etc.
It's simple and it works, and it's about $10k-$15k cheaper than a camper option - so it's the right option!
And it makes for interesting travel. You are more connected to nature…sights, sounds and smells. Australia is the perfect place for this mode of travel. Being stuck in an rv with AC running )-;
Lockers just make everything safer by letting you bee slower and more controlled.
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14:17 I think a Toyota owner got to it.. 😁
Is the Jeep the best? I think yes