Probably the most useful video I've ever watched on You Tube - I've got an FJ that I have just started modifying for road trips/camping.. long long way to go to get close to a set up anything like yours... but learn't loads just by watching.... Many thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the great comment!! 😀 I still need to do a proper vid of the inside. If you have any questions, I’m very happy to help. Enjoy building your FJ!!
Thank you...... Have recently fitted drawers and picked up a clam shell tent and a fridge..so basics done - am doing a months road trip from Perth in Jan so lots to do !!! @@4xAdventures
I've spent countless hours watching these kinds of videos; some very good ones and a lots of not so good ones. This video sets the bar. It was so well done in every aspect. Can't praise enough.
Thank you so much for your fantastic build video - we also have a 2012 Red FJ Cruiser called "CHIEF" as it was an American fire Chief's vehicle brought to Australia & converted - I'd love to do a build like you have - but I have just started to save again after being off work for 6mths after cutting my fingers off with a circular saw. My next add on is a long range fuel tank, Drifta Drawers & 12Volt system + 2 spotties & a light Bar...this will take place over the next 2 years. we already have a red & chrome ARB bulbar & Rhino full length roof rack + newly added GME CB Radio for a our group 4WD trips....Thank you again for the great Video. Looking forward to more Videos from you!!! Darren
Thank you so much Darren! Good luck with the build. The FJ’s are awesome vehicles & I’m sure you will have heaps of fun in it. Thanks for watching. All the best!! 😀
Greetings from Washington, USA. Just found you through this incredibly useful and informational video. Thank you for the level of detail and amount of time that was clearly put into it. My wife and I enjoyed every second!
Thank you so much Lakesha! I’m glad you found the video useful and enjoyable. Thanks very much for watching!! 😊 And, if you decide to subscribe, then welcome!!
This video is BRILLIANT. I can't wait to purchase a cruiser, and get out there. You have to have done a GVM increase with all that gear. Looking forward to more from you!
Hi Ross, Thanks very much!! 😀 I highly recommend getting a GVM upgrade as the FJ’s payload & factory GVM is fairly low. I’m actually not over GVM, believe it or not. I’ve kept everything as light as possible. Apart from the payload, the only other downside of the FJ is the lack of room, however if you are clever about how you design it, you can see that space is not really an issue. Enjoy your future FJ!! :)
Thanks for giving one of the best FJ Cruiser video I have watch so far. And One of the best and practical setup I have seen. I am planning to setup my FJ Cruiser and I learn a lot from this video
Awesome setup and video! Thank you for sharing this! These vehicles are so fun, because of these modification reasons! I'm thinking of buying one soon!
I’m so glad your on board with your very down to earth an informative video I’ve just started my project FJ and after watching your vid , I’m very inspired Thanks vey much
G’day Andrew! I’m glad you liked the video & hope you found it useful! If you have any questions, just drop me a line. I’d be happy to answer anything. Best of luck with your FJ build! 😊👍
You're a jet! Really like your personality and presentation. I too have an FJ. I dont have your skill set, but you have given me so much to consider. Thank you.
Very good build for overlanding. My 2016 was stock for first year then I started doing necessary mods. I have kept OEM size tires but switched to Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. I added a snorkel and TRD exhaust and did the ARB breather mod. I added TTUE Bilstein 6112/5165 to the suspension and most important, I added a Hayden 679 transmission cooler. Apart from that a Magnefine filter to keep the tranny clean and oil catch can to keep the intake tract clean as well. Added MCC nudge bar to accommodate a pair of PIAA LP570s. The transmission oil cooler is highly recommended for overlanding.
@@4xAdventures fully loaded climbing up steep hills behind slow traffic on hot day, 30c reduction in temps. There are some significant threads on fjcc.com.au and fjcruiserforums.com regarding the importance of transmission cooler and damage from heat on the A750 thats the standard auto in FJC. Usually most have experienced burnt oil under 50000 as well as other transmission damage if they regularly did hills, stop and go traffic as well as beaches and off roads. The built in cooler in the radiator doesn't suffice for the vehicle if its used regularly beyond call of its design.
This has been an inspiration! Should finish modifying my FJ in September. Taken bits and pieces from your video! Thanks. Hopefully we bump into you overlanding someday .
It is very interesting to see just what you have done to make your outback and off road travelling both safe and comfortable. The ability to be able to respond to any situation quickly and with all tools to hand is most useful. Similarly the ability to quickly set up camp and prepare a hearty meal even in inclement weather at the end of a long day on the road.Congratulations on a very informative presentation.I am very interested in what you have achieved and would like to get in touch with you soon.Brian Smith
Thank you Brian. I haven’t covered everything... in fact, I’ve just thought of a bunch of things I missed, but the video is already too long. Maybe I’ll cover it in another video in the future.
I paused the video at EPIRB and added one to my Amazon list. 😅 This is probably the best build I've seen so far. The awning is the winning stroke for me and the hot water shower system is brilliant. While I love the build, I think I'll still get a camper. Unfortunately, women have a little more to think about when it comes to being naked outside while traveling solo!
Hi Alexis! Thank you so much for watching, and for your lovely comment :) I completely understand about the camper, in fact, my next build will be a camper, and I have plenty of ideas on making it a brilliant build. Stay safe, and enjoy travelling!! All the best! 🙂
@@4xAdventures I can't wait to see what you you do with the camper. I know you won't let the FJ down and will give it a worthy partner! 😅 I plan to pair the FJ Cruiser with an RPod 179 to start and then move up to a GeoPro 19FD once my desert home is done. The idea is to spend half the time at the desert home and the rest of the year living in the camper while traveling solo in the Great American Western deserts. We'll see if my plans survive COVID-19. I originally should have been leaving on Monday, but alas! Safe travels to you as well. :)
I’m definitely keeping the FJ. I’ve spent way too much time & effort on it, so it is definitely staying! Plus, the FJ is a brilliant 4WD!! Unfortunately towing a caravan into the remote outback is not really an option here in Australia. No sealed roads & the most shocking corrugations means that your standard caravan will simply be shaken to bits. So I’m definitely in favour of a self-contained vehicle like what I’ve built. I have plenty of trips coming up, so if your interested, stay tuned :) Your trips sound fascinating as well. Wish I could see that part of America. 🙂
@@4xAdventures I wish I could see your part of the world! Considered dropping in while I was in the Maldives last year, but the tickets were so pricey! Still on my list, but will need to be its own trip. The desert roads out west are probably as bad as Aussie haha. I got stuck out there last year. Took 3 hours to pull out the over-ambitious crossover I rented. Those 2 RVs have optional off-road kits, so hopefully I won't bottom out. I subscribed, so will definitely stay tuned to see what you have coming up next. ☺️
Excellent video, and thanks for sharing your experience. Looking forward to setting up something similar in an FJ next year, and your choice of components and equipment gives lots of helpful pointers for a workable setup. In particular, I like your minimalist kitchen, as I think too many people focus on an “all the bells and whistles” approach that is both space consuming and heavy.
Thanks very much! I’m particularly happy with my kitchen setup. This basically evolved over a number of years through trial & error. Everything is designed to be quick & efficient & having now used this about 50 times, there is very little I would change with it. It does the job really well. Thanks for watching!! :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comments!! Really glad you enjoyed the video & found it inspiring. Hopefully you will get some ideas for your own build. All the best! 😀👍
@@4xAdventures The FJ Cruiser was certainly an acquired taste, but now I can't get enough of it. Full on car crush lol I have my sights on a 15k 2008 with 170k miles and it's burgundy, my favorite color on the land cruiser who are either too old or out of my budget. I love Jeep Wranglers, so the FJ sort of has that boxy feel plus with the legendary Toyota reliability a Jeep doesn't have. Whenever and if I get it, I will certainly do a walk around lol
I know what you mean. The first time I saw the FJ, it didn’t do anything for me. Then I saw the inside and I didn’t like it. But that was a few years before I got into 4WDing. Now, I love my FJ, and keep realising that it’s an amazingly capable vehicle. So far, I haven’t found its limits off-road... and that’s probably a good thing! :)
One of the best videos on an FJ build and ive seen a lot. Keep it up and keep releasing new content. Watching you from the middle east! Id like to request a long term review on the FJ with pros and cons.
Nice set-up - would be interesting to see the cost of all the gear, any labor paid out for any of the work done, the man hours spent on the "DIY" aspects of the build and the cost of the vehicle - As awesome as thins is anyone wanting to achieve this level of comfort and capability would need a small fortune to accomplish a similar build
I want an FJ so I can go out and adventure! you make it look like an awesome journey! and you have amazing mods! I hope to get one someday. Subscribed!
Legit answer: very comfortable. The FJ is a super comfy car anyway. The extra weight seems to make no difference handling-wise. I’ve been up & down 45 degree inclines and there are no stability issues at all. Re. wind noise, yes, there is wind noise, but it’s not too bad really. There is always the radio. But often I find myself driving in silence, lost in thought, and the wind noise doesn’t really bother me. It’s there, but easily gotten used to I think. From a fuel economy point of view, range is decreased a bit. The best I’ve ever gotten on a full tank was 1650km highway driving, but that was when the car was new & empty. These days, with a full load, I get about 1450 highway & ~1200 city driving. Hope that helps!! 😊
Thanks very much! I think the lack of space in the FJ forced me to be creative in order to get everything I wanted. But it’s worked out well. Thanks for watching!! 😊👍
One of the most useful videos I have ever watched, actually I am just about to start modifying my FJ 2014 and this video helped a lot. Would you kindly mention the parts you added and the source so others can get in touch with them and order some of those parts. Thanks for sharing you experience. Wish you a great and safe coming trips and adventures.
Great video, interesting to see a different setup. However, I don't like that kitchen setup, with the fridge on the back seat. I have mine in the back with all the kitchen gear. Rather than walking back and forth all the time. For weekend trips I use the drifta table, for longer trips of with the missus the brilliant frontrunner table that sits under the roof rack. Also that built in cooker with butan gas won't work in winter. Roof top tents are also not ideal for me. Great setup and quick pack-up. But too much weight on the roof for me. Prefer my swag, yes takes 5 min to setup, but who cares...When I did the simpson, I needed the space on the roof. Couldn't have done it with a roof top tent. Love the shower setup :-)
Hi Ralf, Thanks for your comments. There are SO many ways of building these things. Whatever works well for you, is the right setup for you! :) I started out with the fridge in the back but it took far too much space, plus I didn’t want to have the back filled to the ceiling. I want to be able to see out the back. I had no use for the back seat anyway. The fridge and cooking setup is working really well for me now. I can’t imagine going back to carrying 2 tables & setting up cooker etc. I like the quick & hassle free setup :) I travel mostly solo, so this works great for me, but yes, it may not be suitable for everyone. I did the Simpson a year ago with exactly this setup and it worked a treat. If you check out the Lake Mungo Part 3 video, you can see that I was camping in 4*C and the gas stove worked just fine. Mind you, it did take a little longer, but it still worked ok - I think partly because it was sheltered from the weather being down inside the drawer. I do like the idea of an alcohol stove though...might switch to that if I can track one down. I think Dometic make one. Anyway, thanks very much for watching & commenting. I might see you out on the tracks one day. All the best! 😊👍
Wish I could get away with plumbing a shower here in the Midwest, everything would just freeze and I’d have a giant mess, I wouldn’t trust the pex fittings in sub zero weather, but for your application it’s perfect. If you really want to get nuts...add a slotted stand for gray water drainage from the shower and recycle it thru means of a secondary pump. Just a thought.
Yes, I’ve had exactly that thought. I need to work out how I can clean & recycle grey water so I can perhaps keep using it over & over without it going to waste. Time for some more research. That would then be perfect. 😊
4xAdventures Cut in a backflow device in the potable water supply pipe, this will eliminate any grey water contamination. after that, Install a tee fitting. On the branch of the tee fitting run piping to the inlet of a circulation pump along with piping from its outlet to your grey water basin inlet, and piping from the basins outlet, back to the run of the tee fitting. Endless tempered water.
I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but in my latest vid, Exploring Lake Mungo - Part 3, I talk about the shower system in a bit more detail. I already have a non-return valve, which is something I forgot to mention. The recirculating part is straightforward enough, but cleaning the water from soap/dirt etc. is what I need to work out next. I guess some sort of filter... but it needs to be compact & lightweight.
Awesome setup, really like how you used little space to great effect, like a tardis. Great water systems, thanks, a list of major components? Also where did you film this clip, nice place.
G’day Mark! Thanks for the lovely comments! Check out the hot water & shower video. I explain it all there. This was filmed in the Blue Mountains about 90min north west of Sydney. Thanks for watching!! 😊👍
Hey man, how did you route the coax cable to the rear antenna through the door hinge area? I've just installed mine but not happy with how the cable runs through. There is a split second in your vid where I can see it, just not how you got it to route with out pulling / rubbing. Cheers, Dave.
G’day Dave. Back in that video, I had it going under the rubber seal, which is not the best way of doing it. Since then I’ve re/done it a better way. You can see it more clearly in the FJ rebuild series (can’t remember which episode… 2 or 3 I think). Essentially there is an existing rubber grommet that has power going to the rear door demister. You can push the coax wire through this grommet. This comes out just near the rear tail light. Hope that helps! 😊👍
Hi Artie, there does your Awning cover ,the back door property, I have a Darche would you or any of your followers have an idea of how to make something to cover so rain doesn't get in thankyou.The space between it a.d the roof rack is 11inch and goes out to 14 inch.
Hi Suzy, lovely to hear from you :) My awning is the Alu-cab 270 shadow awn. The name is a bit misleading because it’s more like 269 degrees. It is exactly like yours - there’s a gap above the rear door which widens a little as you go across the vehicle. I know you can buy a “rain gutter” for the alu-cab awning - not sure if it would be suitable for other awnings. But I’ve heard of people making their own, and I may make my own as well one day. Essentially, all you need is a long piece of canvas that is a bit wider than the gap and longer than the width of the car. I would then Velcro one edge to the awning frame and the other edge to the roof top tent (or roof rack if you don’t have a roof top tent). Allow a bit of slack so it forms a shallow U-shaped gutter & allows the rain to drain off beyond your door hinge. That’s my idea anyway... there’s no reason it won’t work. 😊👍
Hello Sir, great Video! Would you be kind enough please to let me know if the old man emu suspension system has performed to your expectation & been trouble free? Thank you Have a nice day.
Hi Nico, yes, the OME BP-51’s have been excellent. I’ve had no issues and they have given me a much more comfortable ride over rough corrugations than friends who’s vehicles had different shocks. I’m definitely very happy with them. That said, they are expensive, and if you don’t need the ability to adjust your shocks, then there may be cheaper alternatives. I will definitely get these shocks in my next vehicle. 😊👍
Hi! You inspired us to purchase a new to us Fj. So now we are the proud owners of a 2010 with relatively low mileage. We LOVE your build and we were wondering if you could clarify what you have the Alu-cab tent mounted on. If you have mentioned it in this video I apologize in advance. Thank you!!!
Hello! Wow, that is fantastic to hear! The FJ is a really great vehicle and I'm sure you will be really pleased with it! I have the Rhino Rack backbone system on the roof (Frontrunner also make a backbone system) with 3 x heavy duty load bars. If you can get low-profile load bars (Alu-Cab or FrontRunner both make these), your tent will sit a little lower. All the best!!
G’day, I’ve just discovered and binge watched almost all of your videos. Great work and information. I’m am getting the Ali-cab roof top tent fitted to my Prado but I have the rhino rack flat platform on the backbone system. I’m in two minds as to whether I have the rhino rack platform removed and just have alu-cab cross bars fitted to the backbone or mount the RTT to the platform roof rack. How have you found the Alu-cab fitted to the heavy duty bars and backbone?
Thanks very much! And welcome to the channel! I highly recommend leaving the backbone in place, removing the platform tray and adding 3 x heavy duty load bars to support the tent. This is substantially lighter, and you want to reduce the weight on the roof as much as possible. In fact, if you get 3 x low profile load bars (the Frontrunner ones are the lightest), the tent will be as close to the roof as possible. That is the best result. The Ali-Cab tents are great - I love mine and would get it again. All the best! 😊👍
Just wanting to understand the heat exchanger - do you have the engine running whilst you shower or does it heat water whilst you drive ready for when you get to camp ?
Hi Chris, check out the Hot Water system FAQ video - it may answer some questions. But basically, all the heat exchanger does is allow you to pass cold water from your water tank or external source through the heat exchanger, where it is heated up on the fly because the plumbing inside the heat exchanger bring it into close proximity to the hot coolant that has just circulated through your engine. Note: they never mix - they just pass close enough to each other for the heat to be transferred to the cold water pipe. If you keep your engine idling, you have an unlimited source of hot water. If you turn the engine off, you still have residual heat from the engine block to heat water for a period of time. The FAQ video should be able to answer any more questions. All the best! 😊👍
Hi Suzy :) Yes, the solar panel is charging the secondary battery. I have a 110AH lead crystal battery, which I am very happy with, however I would recommend a lithium battery if you are looking for a battery, simply because it has all the same characteristics of a lead crystal (super quick to recharge, can discharge to completely empty), but it is about half the weight of lead crystal. Lithium wasn’t really around when I got mine, otherwise I would have chosen it. I wouldn’t get AGM... that’s old technology & very inefficient. Let me know if you have any more questions! ☺️
Hi men, this is Alex; I'll have to say first thank you for all the brilliant things you showed to us. Then i decided to become an fj cruiser traveler; then, I'm looking for buying an fj. My question is: which year made fj, and what millage do you think is suitable for a budget under $ 20K? Thanks for your help in advance.
Hi Alex! Which country are you in? I only know the market in Australia. Over here, you can get a 2012 model with 200-250,000 on the clock for about AU$24k. The trouble is, FJ’s hold their value really well, so it’s hard to find one for much less. If you’re in the US and that $20K was US dollars, you could probably pick up a much newer model with far fewer mileage. Good luck!! 😊👍
Great video 👍🏻 that car is exactly what we need for our road trip…Perth to uluru. Awesome job on the car mods 👍🏻 can you hire these Toyota fj,s in Perth ?
Thanks very much! I doubt FJ Cruisers would be an option for hire, however you would probably be able to hire a Toyota LandCruiser Troopcarrier, or similar. Best of luck!! 😊👍
Hi Suzy! Great to hear from you. I hope you are well :) I started by removing the seat portion of the chair. This is easily removed by undoing the 2 red knobs under the seat when it’s flipped up. I left the 2 hinges in place because that is what the board is mounted to. You can choose to remove the backrest as well, although that’s a little more work, but not too difficult. It’s then a matter of measuring & cutting a board to size and mounting it to the 2 hinges at the front of the seat. Because the floor under the board is all uneven, you will need to add some wood to the underside of the board until it is level & sturdy. There is an unused bolt hole right in the middle of the seat area - that’s the third point where you fasten the board down to the floor. You can get some rails with a movable fastening ring from super cheap. I bolted these either side of the board and then strapped the fridge down to it. I highly recommend using hardened steel bolts everywhere (not stainless steel). Hardened steel bolts are sort of copper coloured and thick washers to make sure the fridge is nice & secure and doesn’t rip through the board if you roll over. I don’t remember the bolt sizes off the top of my head, but the middle bolt needs to be the longest one you can get (it may be an M11... ?!) It’s a fairly easy piece of work. Best of luck!! 😊
@@4xAdventures Hi I am well thankyou, I'm getting ready to go to Tasmania on the 12th February I'm not taking my car 😞 I'm going with a club member to keep the cost down ,, thankyou for that information ,as for the battery problem I'm getting a bainteck 50AH portable so between the two I should be ok ,,oh and I got a Darche roof top, Ong I'm having fun learning how to pack it up take care Artie.🤗
Tassie! Awesome! That should be fun. I’d love to go back one day and explore it properly. I have far too many places on my bucket list and nowhere near enough time at the moment 😢 It sounds like you’re having lots of fun getting your FJ all set up. I’d love to see it one day. Stay safe, & enjoy Tassie 👋☺️
The tent comes with a ladder that stores inside the tent. You can attach it to either of the three entrances. The best placement for mine is on the side without the awning. This way, it doesn't block the rear access.
Hi there. Great question. The tent comes with a full length aluminium ladder, which is stored inside the tent. But after adding the mattress topper, I couldn’t close it with that ladder. I then bought a telescopic collapsible ladder which I store in the vehicle. It fits perfectly in a bit of unused space I had between the fridge & cargo barrier.
I have a 2007 FJ, has 93,00 miles. I have it since 2013. Would like to set it up for over landing. My wife passed two years a go, so I can travel alone.
Oh, great question! I actually don’t remember. It was either off eBay or from a stall at the Sydney 4WD & camping show several years ago. I’m quite happy with it. Try looking on eBay perhaps.
Hi Kevin, thanks very much!! I don’t have a separate video on that, however I do explain & show how it works in a bit more detail in my “Exploring Lake Mungo - Part 3” video. There’s a tad more to it than what I talk about in the above video, so I might do a separate video on all of the details soon. All the best!
@@4xAdventures Thank you for the reply! You have done a great job on the FJ. Wish we could have gotten the 2015 and 2016 here in the states. I look forward to maybe seeing a video on the system!
Great video! Would you be able to let me know where you got the wind/rain deflectors? I’m after a pair for my FJ I purchased recently. I’m based in Syd too, hopefully see you out some time after lockdown! 👍
G’day Ian. Thanks very much! I got mine from Toyota when I purchased the car. I’m sure you could get aftermarket ones from somewhere, but I haven’t really looked. Toyota spare parts should still be able to get them for you. Thanks for watching! 😊👍
Hi Suzy, lovely to hear from you! As luck would have it, I happen to have one of these on my vehicle. It was something that I chose to add when I bought it new. Does it work....🤷🏻♂️ only time will tell. But for the small cost, it may be worth it. I’ve only recently (a few days ago) had a close look at mine as I was working on something in the engine bay, and noticed slight surface corrosion on the sacrificial anode plate attached to it. I think the basic premise is that it’s better for a replaceable scrap piece of metal to rust than your car. I’ll let you know in 30 years how it goes!! 😉
@@4xAdventures Hi Artie sorry for the straight up question I have 6 pads, I never asked do you know how many amps it takes,how many do you have I got them put on when I got my car as well but I found out they only put 2 pads on a foot apart so recently I added 4 more I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and more adventures next year O it was amazing on Fraser island and I did my first recovery had to help someone out of soft sand 😅 take care.
@@Bumblebee5229-s1s Hi Suzy :) OK, I just got home and had a closer look at my unit. It turns out mine is a different brand (dealer supplied, so I didn't have a choice), but upon reading up on how mine works, it is exactly the same as the couplertec. So, apparently rather than having a sacrificial anode, they couple to the metal body of the car and send a voltage through the metal parts which prohibits rust from forming/progressing further than surface rust. I couldn't find specific figures on current draw, but couplertec themselves say it draws very little current - less than what is required to power the LED clock on the dash, so I'd say there is no risk in your battery going flat. I've had mine for over 5 years now and have never had issues with low voltage. In fact, after reading up about the Couplertec system, I think I will swap mine to the couplertec 4-pad system. (The adhesive has dried up on mine and it has become detached from the body of the car, so after today's reading, I have realised that it is actually not doing it's job!). I think 4 is more than adequate for the FJ, so you should definitely be right with 6! :) I'm glad you had fun on Fraser - FJ's don't get bogged!!! Glad you could help someone else out. Have a lovely Christmas :)
Probably the most useful video I've ever watched on You Tube - I've got an FJ that I have just started modifying for road trips/camping.. long long way to go to get close to a set up anything like yours... but learn't loads just by watching.... Many thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the great comment!! 😀
I still need to do a proper vid of the inside. If you have any questions, I’m very happy to help.
Enjoy building your FJ!!
Thank you...... Have recently fitted drawers and picked up a clam shell tent and a fridge..so basics done - am doing a months road trip from Perth in Jan so lots to do !!! @@4xAdventures
Sounds awesome! Good luck!!
I've spent countless hours watching these kinds of videos; some very good ones and a lots of not so good ones. This video sets the bar. It was so well done in every aspect. Can't praise enough.
Thank you so much!! ☺️
Now this is how you make a build video. A+
Thank you kindly! :) Glad you enjoyed it.
This is such an awesome video. I wish I had bought an FJ Cruiser before they stopped making them.
Thanks very much!! 😊 it’s not too late to buy a good 2nd hand one.
Dude, this is an Einstein level FJ build, awesome!
Hahahaha awesome comment! 😂
Glad you like it 😊👍
That is a serious, well designed overland vehicle. This video was a joy to watch. Great work mate
Thanks very much! 😊👍
Thanks mate 👍 Great set up love the heat exchange mod, very clever
Thankyou kindly! 🙂👍
What a FANTASTIC video.
REALLY Enjoyed it.
INTERESTING and Captivating. NO 'krapp'!!!
VERY WELL done.
GREAT job.
THANK You.
Thanks very much Terry! Glad you enjoyed it & hopefully found it useful.
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Great build. It's making me rethink my weight distribution and thanks for the tip about the dif breather - that hadn't made its way onto my radar yet
Thankyou! Glad you found the video useful! 😊👍
This is one of the best review of a vehicle I have ever seen.
Thank very much! I’m glad you like it ☺️👍
Thank you so much for your fantastic build video - we also have a 2012 Red FJ Cruiser called "CHIEF" as it was an American fire Chief's vehicle brought to Australia & converted - I'd love to do a build like you have - but I have just started to save again after being off work for 6mths after cutting my fingers off with a circular saw. My next add on is a long range fuel tank, Drifta Drawers & 12Volt system + 2 spotties & a light Bar...this will take place over the next 2 years. we already have a red & chrome ARB bulbar & Rhino full length roof rack + newly added GME CB Radio for a our group 4WD trips....Thank you again for the great Video. Looking forward to more Videos from you!!! Darren
Thank you so much Darren! Good luck with the build. The FJ’s are awesome vehicles & I’m sure you will have heaps of fun in it. Thanks for watching. All the best!! 😀
Greetings from Washington, USA. Just found you through this incredibly useful and informational video. Thank you for the level of detail and amount of time that was clearly put into it. My wife and I enjoyed every second!
Thank you so much Lakesha! I’m glad you found the video useful and enjoyable. Thanks very much for watching!! 😊 And, if you decide to subscribe, then welcome!!
This video is BRILLIANT. I can't wait to purchase a cruiser, and get out there. You have to have done a GVM increase with all that gear. Looking forward to more from you!
Hi Ross, Thanks very much!! 😀
I highly recommend getting a GVM upgrade as the FJ’s payload & factory GVM is fairly low.
I’m actually not over GVM, believe it or not. I’ve kept everything as light as possible. Apart from the payload, the only other downside of the FJ is the lack of room, however if you are clever about how you design it, you can see that space is not really an issue.
Enjoy your future FJ!! :)
Clean and neat setup... simple yet very practical... love it.
This channel deserves much more love
Thankyou! Tell your friends! We need more subs :) 😀👍
Thanks for giving one of the best FJ Cruiser video I have watch so far. And One of the best and practical setup I have seen.
I am planning to setup my FJ Cruiser and I learn a lot from this video
Thanks for the lovely comment, and for watching!! I’m glad you found it useful. 😊👍
Awesome setup and video! Thank you for sharing this! These vehicles are so fun, because of these modification reasons! I'm thinking of buying one soon!
Thanks very much! Yes, I’m having heaps of fun building it :)
Best of luck with yours when you get it!!
I’m so glad your on board with your very down to earth an informative video
I’ve just started my project FJ and after watching your vid , I’m very inspired
Thanks vey much
G’day Andrew! I’m glad you liked the video & hope you found it useful! If you have any questions, just drop me a line. I’d be happy to answer anything. Best of luck with your FJ build!
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You're a jet! Really like your personality and presentation. I too have an FJ. I dont have your skill set, but you have given me so much to consider. Thank you.
Thankyou kindly! I’m glad you have found some inspiration in my videos! 😊👍
Great video. Well done. The nighttime sky shots were very impressive! I like how you thought about your setup instead of just buying gear.
Thanks very much! As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. I don’t have too much space in the FJ, so I had to be creative. 😊👍
YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD SET UP FOR TRAVELING..... 10/10 👍👍👍
Thank you very much!! 😊👍
Very good build for overlanding. My 2016 was stock for first year then I started doing necessary mods. I have kept OEM size tires but switched to Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. I added a snorkel and TRD exhaust and did the ARB breather mod. I added TTUE Bilstein 6112/5165 to the suspension and most important, I added a Hayden 679 transmission cooler. Apart from that a Magnefine filter to keep the tranny clean and oil catch can to keep the intake tract clean as well. Added MCC nudge bar to accommodate a pair of PIAA LP570s. The transmission oil cooler is highly recommended for overlanding.
Hi Arup! Sounds like you have a great setup! Transmission cooler is something I haven’t thought about. Have you noticed much difference?
@@4xAdventures fully loaded climbing up steep hills behind slow traffic on hot day, 30c reduction in temps. There are some significant threads on fjcc.com.au and fjcruiserforums.com regarding the importance of transmission cooler and damage from heat on the A750 thats the standard auto in FJC. Usually most have experienced burnt oil under 50000 as well as other transmission damage if they regularly did hills, stop and go traffic as well as beaches and off roads. The built in cooler in the radiator doesn't suffice for the vehicle if its used regularly beyond call of its design.
Both educational and entertaining. Brilliant setup 👍👍👍
Thank you kindly!! 😀👍
This has been an inspiration!
Should finish modifying my FJ in September.
Taken bits and pieces from your video! Thanks.
Hopefully we bump into you overlanding someday .
Thankyou kindly! Best of luck with your build. All the best! ☺️👍
It is very interesting to see just what you have done to make your outback and off road travelling both safe and comfortable. The ability to be able to respond to any situation quickly and with all tools to hand is most useful. Similarly the ability to quickly set up camp and prepare a hearty meal even in inclement weather at the end of a long day on the road.Congratulations on a very informative presentation.I am very interested in what you have achieved and would like to get in touch with you soon.Brian Smith
Thank you Brian. I haven’t covered everything... in fact, I’ve just thought of a bunch of things I missed, but the video is already too long. Maybe I’ll cover it in another video in the future.
Best build video I’ve seen. We’ll done!
Thanks very much!! 😊👍
You’ve got it all covered.
Next project is to make it lighter! :)
Amazing setup turning the FJ into an expedition vehicle, and very well presented!
Thanks very much!! The setup works amazingly well and makes for a completely hassle-free camping experience. Thanks for watching 😀👍
Incredible build and great walk through!
Thanks very much!! 😊👍
Awesome build! Love the unique touches and I will certainly use some of these tips on my GX build.
Thank you kindly! 😊👍
I paused the video at EPIRB and added one to my Amazon list. 😅 This is probably the best build I've seen so far. The awning is the winning stroke for me and the hot water shower system is brilliant. While I love the build, I think I'll still get a camper. Unfortunately, women have a little more to think about when it comes to being naked outside while traveling solo!
Hi Alexis! Thank you so much for watching, and for your lovely comment :) I completely understand about the camper, in fact, my next build will be a camper, and I have plenty of ideas on making it a brilliant build. Stay safe, and enjoy travelling!!
All the best! 🙂
@@4xAdventures I can't wait to see what you you do with the camper. I know you won't let the FJ down and will give it a worthy partner! 😅 I plan to pair the FJ Cruiser with an RPod 179 to start and then move up to a GeoPro 19FD once my desert home is done. The idea is to spend half the time at the desert home and the rest of the year living in the camper while traveling solo in the Great American Western deserts. We'll see if my plans survive COVID-19. I originally should have been leaving on Monday, but alas! Safe travels to you as well. :)
I’m definitely keeping the FJ. I’ve spent way too much time & effort on it, so it is definitely staying! Plus, the FJ is a brilliant 4WD!!
Unfortunately towing a caravan into the remote outback is not really an option here in Australia. No sealed roads & the most shocking corrugations means that your standard caravan will simply be shaken to bits. So I’m definitely in favour of a self-contained vehicle like what I’ve built.
I have plenty of trips coming up, so if your interested, stay tuned :)
Your trips sound fascinating as well. Wish I could see that part of America. 🙂
@@4xAdventures I wish I could see your part of the world! Considered dropping in while I was in the Maldives last year, but the tickets were so pricey! Still on my list, but will need to be its own trip. The desert roads out west are probably as bad as Aussie haha. I got stuck out there last year. Took 3 hours to pull out the over-ambitious crossover I rented. Those 2 RVs have optional off-road kits, so hopefully I won't bottom out. I subscribed, so will definitely stay tuned to see what you have coming up next. ☺️
This guy should take care of my FJ. great video.
Ha! Thanks very much 😊👍
Very well thought out nice rig,id like to put a fridge in the back seat but id have to get rid of one of the kids
Thanks very much!!
Beer or kids... tough choice! ;) 👍😊
Brilliant! That tent is sick!! I want one.
Excellent video, and thanks for sharing your experience. Looking forward to setting up something similar in an FJ next year, and your choice of components and equipment gives lots of helpful pointers for a workable setup. In particular, I like your minimalist kitchen, as I think too many people focus on an “all the bells and whistles” approach that is both space consuming and heavy.
Thanks very much! I’m particularly happy with my kitchen setup. This basically evolved over a number of years through trial & error. Everything is designed to be quick & efficient & having now used this about 50 times, there is very little I would change with it. It does the job really well.
Thanks for watching!! :)
You are giving me so many ideas for my all original 2014
Haha... well, that’s the idea I guess!!
I’m glad you found the video useful. Good luck with your build! 😊👍
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Oh, Thankyou kind sir!! I appreciate your support very much! 😊👍
@1:27 oooohy mate, ya got a dead Boomer on top of your dash....lol
Awesome
Amazing video, well filmed, produced and informative. Love your setup and it's incredibly inspiring 🙏
Thank you so much for your lovely comments!! Really glad you enjoyed the video & found it inspiring. Hopefully you will get some ideas for your own build. All the best! 😀👍
@@4xAdventures The FJ Cruiser was certainly an acquired taste, but now I can't get enough of it. Full on car crush lol
I have my sights on a 15k 2008 with 170k miles and it's burgundy, my favorite color on the land cruiser who are either too old or out of my budget.
I love Jeep Wranglers, so the FJ sort of has that boxy feel plus with the legendary Toyota reliability a Jeep doesn't have.
Whenever and if I get it, I will certainly do a walk around lol
I know what you mean. The first time I saw the FJ, it didn’t do anything for me. Then I saw the inside and I didn’t like it. But that was a few years before I got into 4WDing. Now, I love my FJ, and keep realising that it’s an amazingly capable vehicle. So far, I haven’t found its limits off-road... and that’s probably a good thing! :)
Great setup!
Thankyou kindly!! 🙂👍
One of the best videos on an FJ build and ive seen a lot.
Keep it up and keep releasing new content. Watching you from the middle east!
Id like to request a long term review on the FJ with pros and cons.
Thanks very much! That is definitely on the list of upcoming videos. All the best! 😊👍
Nice set-up - would be interesting to see the cost of all the gear, any labor paid out for any of the work done, the man hours spent on the "DIY" aspects of the build and the cost of the vehicle - As awesome as thins is anyone wanting to achieve this level of comfort and capability would need a small fortune to accomplish a similar build
Great presentation of a fantastic build.
Thank you kindly!! 😊☺️
Really a very nice challenging video! Thank you
Thanks very much!! 😊👍
Thank-you, very informative. Would have liked to have seen more in the cabin eg. navigation set-up etc.
Thank you! Excellent idea! Keep an eye out for a follow up video on all the things I missed in the first one!
Thanks, well-made and useful...
Thankyou!
Thanks for your feedback.
Great organization man. Hellacious rig too.
Thank you kindly!! 😊👍
Great minds think alike! My Fj is pretty similar, shower and all. Only mines an old dog. Nice build!
Awesome!! Thanks very much !! :)
How’s the FJ holding up after all these years?
Omg that awning too!! Lol
Waooooooo first class, I like what you did,
Thanks very much!! :)
I want an FJ so I can go out and adventure! you make it look like an awesome journey! and you have amazing mods! I hope to get one someday.
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Thank you so much!! :) FJ’s are awesome! I hope you get your FJ one day soon! Thanks for watching 😃👍
@@4xAdventures Thanks! :D
The only thing I would change is the tent and get the box one, so u don’t have to put the awning away to get it
Marvelous build mate. Very well done.
Legitimate question for you, how does it drive on the highway? I am curious at speeds of 100-125km. With the tent and extra weight etc.
Thanks very much!! 😊👍
Legit answer: very comfortable. The FJ is a super comfy car anyway. The extra weight seems to make no difference handling-wise. I’ve been up & down 45 degree inclines and there are no stability issues at all.
Re. wind noise, yes, there is wind noise, but it’s not too bad really. There is always the radio. But often I find myself driving in silence, lost in thought, and the wind noise doesn’t really bother me. It’s there, but easily gotten used to I think.
From a fuel economy point of view, range is decreased a bit. The best I’ve ever gotten on a full tank was 1650km highway driving, but that was when the car was new & empty. These days, with a full load, I get about 1450 highway & ~1200 city driving.
Hope that helps!! 😊
It looks fab. I wish I had an FJ
Thank you!! :)
This is such a great video. Thanks!
Thanks very much Daniel! I hope you found it useful. Thanks for watching!!
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Great presentation of a build,, very well thought out for an FJ, imagine you would do a LC200 wonders.
Thanks very much! I think the lack of space in the FJ forced me to be creative in order to get everything I wanted. But it’s worked out well. Thanks for watching!! 😊👍
very nice editing, great job mate! love the color of that fj!
Thanks very much!! Yellow is the best colour for the FJ I think! 😀👍
@@4xAdventures For sure! Btw what size of tyre u put on? 33?
Tyres are 265/70 17 BFGoodrich T/A KO2.
That was hell of a video
Thx a lot sir
Keep going you are so great
Regards
Thankyou kind sir! 😀👍
I really like your truck.
Thank you!! :) Do you have an FJ too?
Well done 👍 such a professional video big A
Thanks very much!! ☺️👍
God job champion
Thanks very much!! 😊👍
Nice video, thanks for sharing ✌
Awesome rig! 👍🏼
Thank you kindly!! 😀👍
Nice build!
Thanks very much! 😊👍
Very cooool amazing time tools
Thanks very much!! :)
One of the most useful videos I have ever watched, actually I am just about to start modifying my FJ 2014 and this video helped a lot. Would you kindly mention the parts you added and the source so others can get in touch with them and order some of those parts. Thanks for sharing you experience. Wish you a great and safe coming trips and adventures.
Thanks very much!! I’m glad the video was useful to you. I will update the description in the next few days.
All the best! 😊👍
4xAdventures Most appreciated, will look forward for your coming videos. Wish you all the best 🙏🏼
Nice rig mate . Do install that hot water system in other vehicles, I’m interested to get it in my Fj
Great video mate!
Thankyou kindly! 😊👍
GREAT CONTENT! LOVE THIS!
I am 13 I have a fj cruiser hotwheels and i wanna travel in a fj cruiser when i grow up
I hope you get your FJ when you’re older! Good luck!! 😊👍
@@4xAdventures Thank you :)
Great video, interesting to see a different setup. However, I don't like that kitchen setup, with the fridge on the back seat. I have mine in the back with all the kitchen gear. Rather than walking back and forth all the time. For weekend trips I use the drifta table, for longer trips of with the missus the brilliant frontrunner table that sits under the roof rack. Also that built in cooker with butan gas won't work in winter.
Roof top tents are also not ideal for me. Great setup and quick pack-up. But too much weight on the roof for me. Prefer my swag, yes takes 5 min to setup, but who cares...When I did the simpson, I needed the space on the roof. Couldn't have done it with a roof top tent.
Love the shower setup :-)
Hi Ralf,
Thanks for your comments. There are SO many ways of building these things. Whatever works well for you, is the right setup for you! :)
I started out with the fridge in the back but it took far too much space, plus I didn’t want to have the back filled to the ceiling. I want to be able to see out the back. I had no use for the back seat anyway. The fridge and cooking setup is working really well for me now. I can’t imagine going back to carrying 2 tables & setting up cooker etc. I like the quick & hassle free setup :) I travel mostly solo, so this works great for me, but yes, it may not be suitable for everyone.
I did the Simpson a year ago with exactly this setup and it worked a treat.
If you check out the Lake Mungo Part 3 video, you can see that I was camping in 4*C and the gas stove worked just fine. Mind you, it did take a little longer, but it still worked ok - I think partly because it was sheltered from the weather being down inside the drawer. I do like the idea of an alcohol stove though...might switch to that if I can track one down. I think Dometic make one.
Anyway, thanks very much for watching & commenting. I might see you out on the tracks one day. All the best! 😊👍
Wish I could get away with plumbing a shower here in the Midwest, everything would just freeze and I’d have a giant mess, I wouldn’t trust the pex fittings in sub zero weather, but for your application it’s perfect. If you really want to get nuts...add a slotted stand for gray water drainage from the shower and recycle it thru means of a secondary pump. Just a thought.
Yes, I’ve had exactly that thought. I need to work out how I can clean & recycle grey water so I can perhaps keep using it over & over without it going to waste. Time for some more research. That would then be perfect. 😊
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Cut in a backflow device in the potable water supply pipe, this will eliminate any grey water contamination. after that, Install a tee fitting. On the branch of the tee fitting run piping to the inlet of a circulation pump along with piping from its outlet to your grey water basin inlet, and piping from the basins outlet, back to the run of the tee fitting. Endless tempered water.
I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but in my latest vid, Exploring Lake Mungo - Part 3, I talk about the shower system in a bit more detail. I already have a non-return valve, which is something I forgot to mention.
The recirculating part is straightforward enough, but cleaning the water from soap/dirt etc. is what I need to work out next. I guess some sort of filter... but it needs to be compact & lightweight.
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Good luck, very interesting channel
Finn Rockefeller Thanks! I’ll post a vid of just the shower system in detail at some point.
All the best! 👍😊
Awesome setup, really like how you used little space to great effect, like a tardis. Great water systems, thanks, a list of major components? Also where did you film this clip, nice place.
G’day Mark! Thanks for the lovely comments! Check out the hot water & shower video. I explain it all there. This was filmed in the Blue Mountains about 90min north west of Sydney.
Thanks for watching!! 😊👍
What pumps are you using for your water tanks? Do you know if they are self priming and how's the noise level on them?
New fan.. Just looking to buy a FJ and your video is so helpful. Surely you have had to do a GVM upgrade? Looking forward to more from you!
Thank so much!! I have some AMAZING trips planned - places no one is going to. So stay tuned! 😊👍
Hey man, how did you route the coax cable to the rear antenna through the door hinge area? I've just installed mine but not happy with how the cable runs through. There is a split second in your vid where I can see it, just not how you got it to route with out pulling / rubbing.
Cheers, Dave.
G’day Dave. Back in that video, I had it going under the rubber seal, which is not the best way of doing it. Since then I’ve re/done it a better way. You can see it more clearly in the FJ rebuild series (can’t remember which episode… 2 or 3 I think). Essentially there is an existing rubber grommet that has power going to the rear door demister. You can push the coax wire through this grommet. This comes out just near the rear tail light. Hope that helps! 😊👍
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Hi Artie, there does your Awning cover ,the back door property, I have a Darche would you or any of your followers have an idea of how to make something to cover so rain doesn't get in thankyou.The space between it a.d the roof rack is 11inch and goes out to 14 inch.
Hi Suzy, lovely to hear from you :) My awning is the Alu-cab 270 shadow awn. The name is a bit misleading because it’s more like 269 degrees. It is exactly like yours - there’s a gap above the rear door which widens a little as you go across the vehicle. I know you can buy a “rain gutter” for the alu-cab awning - not sure if it would be suitable for other awnings. But I’ve heard of people making their own, and I may make my own as well one day. Essentially, all you need is a long piece of canvas that is a bit wider than the gap and longer than the width of the car. I would then Velcro one edge to the awning frame and the other edge to the roof top tent (or roof rack if you don’t have a roof top tent). Allow a bit of slack so it forms a shallow U-shaped gutter & allows the rain to drain off beyond your door hinge. That’s my idea anyway... there’s no reason it won’t work. 😊👍
@@4xAdventures Artie I like how you think, thankyou so much I'll try to do that.Take care.
Good luck with it!! ☺️
Hello Sir, great Video! Would you be kind enough please to let me know if the old man emu suspension system has performed to your expectation & been trouble free?
Thank you
Have a nice day.
Hi Nico, yes, the OME BP-51’s have been excellent. I’ve had no issues and they have given me a much more comfortable ride over rough corrugations than friends who’s vehicles had different shocks. I’m definitely very happy with them. That said, they are expensive, and if you don’t need the ability to adjust your shocks, then there may be cheaper alternatives. I will definitely get these shocks in my next vehicle. 😊👍
@@4xAdventures Thank you Sir! Have a great day.
Hi! You inspired us to purchase a new to us Fj. So now we are the proud owners of a 2010 with relatively low mileage. We LOVE your build and we were wondering if you could clarify what you have the Alu-cab tent mounted on. If you have mentioned it in this video I apologize in advance. Thank you!!!
Hello! Wow, that is fantastic to hear! The FJ is a really great vehicle and I'm sure you will be really pleased with it! I have the Rhino Rack backbone system on the roof (Frontrunner also make a backbone system) with 3 x heavy duty load bars. If you can get low-profile load bars (Alu-Cab or FrontRunner both make these), your tent will sit a little lower. All the best!!
4xAdventures Thank you thank you for the super quick response! Looking forward to more videos :)
No problems at all! If you have any questions on anything, I’ll do my best to answer them.
Congratulations on the new car!! :)
(What colour?)
G’day, I’ve just discovered and binge watched almost all of your videos. Great work and information. I’m am getting the Ali-cab roof top tent fitted to my Prado but I have the rhino rack flat platform on the backbone system. I’m in two minds as to whether I have the rhino rack platform removed and just have alu-cab cross bars fitted to the backbone or mount the RTT to the platform roof rack. How have you found the Alu-cab fitted to the heavy duty bars and backbone?
Thanks very much! And welcome to the channel!
I highly recommend leaving the backbone in place, removing the platform tray and adding 3 x heavy duty load bars to support the tent. This is substantially lighter, and you want to reduce the weight on the roof as much as possible. In fact, if you get 3 x low profile load bars (the Frontrunner ones are the lightest), the tent will be as close to the roof as possible. That is the best result.
The Ali-Cab tents are great - I love mine and would get it again.
All the best! 😊👍
Just wanting to understand the heat exchanger - do you have the engine running whilst you shower or does it heat water whilst you drive ready for when you get to camp ?
Hi Chris, check out the Hot Water system FAQ video - it may answer some questions. But basically, all the heat exchanger does is allow you to pass cold water from your water tank or external source through the heat exchanger, where it is heated up on the fly because the plumbing inside the heat exchanger bring it into close proximity to the hot coolant that has just circulated through your engine. Note: they never mix - they just pass close enough to each other for the heat to be transferred to the cold water pipe.
If you keep your engine idling, you have an unlimited source of hot water. If you turn the engine off, you still have residual heat from the engine block to heat water for a period of time. The FAQ video should be able to answer any more questions.
All the best! 😊👍
Could you tell me where did you buy the water pump for the shower from and what make and model, please?
Hi John, answered in previous message to you. Let me know if you need more info than that. 👍
Hello Artie, is you soler panel still charging while your car is sitting at home. What is the brand of battery you have , thankou.
Hi Suzy :) Yes, the solar panel is charging the secondary battery. I have a 110AH lead crystal battery, which I am very happy with, however I would recommend a lithium battery if you are looking for a battery, simply because it has all the same characteristics of a lead crystal (super quick to recharge, can discharge to completely empty), but it is about half the weight of lead crystal. Lithium wasn’t really around when I got mine, otherwise I would have chosen it. I wouldn’t get AGM... that’s old technology & very inefficient. Let me know if you have any more questions! ☺️
Good onya mate.
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Hi men, this is Alex; I'll have to say first thank you for all the brilliant things you showed to us. Then i decided to become an fj cruiser traveler; then, I'm looking for buying an fj. My question is: which year made fj, and what millage do you think is suitable for a budget under $ 20K? Thanks for your help in advance.
Hi Alex! Which country are you in? I only know the market in Australia. Over here, you can get a 2012 model with 200-250,000 on the clock for about AU$24k. The trouble is, FJ’s hold their value really well, so it’s hard to find one for much less. If you’re in the US and that $20K was US dollars, you could probably pick up a much newer model with far fewer mileage. Good luck!! 😊👍
Great video 👍🏻 that car is exactly what we need for our road trip…Perth to uluru. Awesome job on the car mods 👍🏻 can you hire these Toyota fj,s in Perth ?
Thanks very much! I doubt FJ Cruisers would be an option for hire, however you would probably be able to hire a Toyota LandCruiser Troopcarrier, or similar. Best of luck!! 😊👍
@@4xAdventures thank you very much! Shame about the fj there awesome looking trucks like yours 👍🏻 and thank you for the info on what to hire 👍🏻
This might be a stupid question but how do you get up in to that tent
Hi Paula, no such thing as a stupid question :) I have a collapsible ladder that connects to the passenger side of the tent. ☺️
Hi there Artie just wondering how did you install the platform for the fridge and how did you secure the fridge to it thankyou.
Hi Suzy! Great to hear from you. I hope you are well :)
I started by removing the seat portion of the chair. This is easily removed by undoing the 2 red knobs under the seat when it’s flipped up. I left the 2 hinges in place because that is what the board is mounted to. You can choose to remove the backrest as well, although that’s a little more work, but not too difficult. It’s then a matter of measuring & cutting a board to size and mounting it to the 2 hinges at the front of the seat. Because the floor under the board is all uneven, you will need to add some wood to the underside of the board until it is level & sturdy. There is an unused bolt hole right in the middle of the seat area - that’s the third point where you fasten the board down to the floor.
You can get some rails with a movable fastening ring from super cheap. I bolted these either side of the board and then strapped the fridge down to it.
I highly recommend using hardened steel bolts everywhere (not stainless steel). Hardened steel bolts are sort of copper coloured and thick washers to make sure the fridge is nice & secure and doesn’t rip through the board if you roll over. I don’t remember the bolt sizes off the top of my head, but the middle bolt needs to be the longest one you can get (it may be an M11... ?!) It’s a fairly easy piece of work. Best of luck!! 😊
@@4xAdventures Hi I am well thankyou, I'm getting ready to go to Tasmania on the 12th February I'm not taking my car 😞 I'm going with a club member to keep the cost down ,, thankyou for that information ,as for the battery problem I'm getting a bainteck 50AH portable so between the two I should be ok ,,oh and I got a Darche roof top, Ong I'm having fun learning how to pack it up take care Artie.🤗
Tassie! Awesome! That should be fun. I’d love to go back one day and explore it properly. I have far too many places on my bucket list and nowhere near enough time at the moment 😢
It sounds like you’re having lots of fun getting your FJ all set up. I’d love to see it one day. Stay safe, & enjoy Tassie 👋☺️
How do you get into the tent. I have seen ladders on the back of these cruisers.
The tent comes with a ladder that stores inside the tent. You can attach it to either of the three entrances. The best placement for mine is on the side without the awning. This way, it doesn't block the rear access.
Hi there. Great question. The tent comes with a full length aluminium ladder, which is stored inside the tent. But after adding the mattress topper, I couldn’t close it with that ladder. I then bought a telescopic collapsible ladder which I store in the vehicle. It fits perfectly in a bit of unused space I had between the fridge & cargo barrier.
What size lights are ran up front on the bull bar? can’t decide between 7 or 9inch
I think they are 9”. Just broke them on a trip so will be replacing them. I haven’t decided what size to go with yet.
I have a 2007 FJ, has 93,00 miles. I have it since 2013. Would like to set it up for over landing. My wife passed two years a go, so I can travel alone.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that!
I hope my video has given you some ideas though!
Hello, where did you get the dash protection mat you have?
Oh, great question! I actually don’t remember. It was either off eBay or from a stall at the Sydney 4WD & camping show several years ago. I’m quite happy with it. Try looking on eBay perhaps.
How do you get inside the RTT if the awning is now deployed?
Great question! The tent has 3 doors - left, right, and back. On my car, i place the tent ladder on the opposite side to the awning.
How do you climb inside the tent while the awning is deployed?
The ladder is on the opposite side of the car to the awning. 🙂👍
Great video and mods! do you have a video on how you installed the showering system?
Hi Kevin, thanks very much!! I don’t have a separate video on that, however I do explain & show how it works in a bit more detail in my “Exploring Lake Mungo - Part 3” video.
There’s a tad more to it than what I talk about in the above video, so I might do a separate video on all of the details soon.
All the best!
@@4xAdventures Thank you for the reply! You have done a great job on the FJ. Wish we could have gotten the 2015 and 2016 here in the states. I look forward to maybe seeing a video on the system!
Thanks. I’ll make a detailed video then. Keep an eye out for it.
4xAdventures still looking out for that video! 😁
@@docdysan Hi Kevin, Yes, I've been meaning to get around to that. Will definitely do it in the next few weeks!!
Great video! Would you be able to let me know where you got the wind/rain deflectors? I’m after a pair for my FJ I purchased recently. I’m based in Syd too, hopefully see you out some time after lockdown! 👍
G’day Ian. Thanks very much! I got mine from Toyota when I purchased the car. I’m sure you could get aftermarket ones from somewhere, but I haven’t really looked. Toyota spare parts should still be able to get them for you. Thanks for watching! 😊👍
Thanks, that was 93,000 miles 👍
That’s pretty good for a 12 year old vehicle. Mine is 4 years old and has just passed 100,000km (~62,000 miles).
What do you think of couplertec is it needed
Hi Suzy, lovely to hear from you! As luck would have it, I happen to have one of these on my vehicle. It was something that I chose to add when I bought it new. Does it work....🤷🏻♂️ only time will tell. But for the small cost, it may be worth it.
I’ve only recently (a few days ago) had a close look at mine as I was working on something in the engine bay, and noticed slight surface corrosion on the sacrificial anode plate attached to it. I think the basic premise is that it’s better for a replaceable scrap piece of metal to rust than your car. I’ll let you know in 30 years how it goes!! 😉
@@4xAdventures Hi Artie sorry for the straight up question I have 6 pads, I never asked do you know how many amps it takes,how many do you have I got them put on when I got my car as well but I found out they only put 2 pads on a foot apart so recently I added 4 more I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and more adventures next year O it was amazing on Fraser island and I did my first recovery had to help someone out of soft sand 😅 take care.
@@Bumblebee5229-s1s Hi Suzy :) OK, I just got home and had a closer look at my unit. It turns out mine is a different brand (dealer supplied, so I didn't have a choice), but upon reading up on how mine works, it is exactly the same as the couplertec. So, apparently rather than having a sacrificial anode, they couple to the metal body of the car and send a voltage through the metal parts which prohibits rust from forming/progressing further than surface rust. I couldn't find specific figures on current draw, but couplertec themselves say it draws very little current - less than what is required to power the LED clock on the dash, so I'd say there is no risk in your battery going flat. I've had mine for over 5 years now and have never had issues with low voltage. In fact, after reading up about the Couplertec system, I think I will swap mine to the couplertec 4-pad system. (The adhesive has dried up on mine and it has become detached from the body of the car, so after today's reading, I have realised that it is actually not doing it's job!). I think 4 is more than adequate for the FJ, so you should definitely be right with 6! :) I'm glad you had fun on Fraser - FJ's don't get bogged!!! Glad you could help someone else out. Have a lovely Christmas :)
very nice! but..what tire size are you running? forgot to mention it..;)
Thank you!! 265/70/17.