Speechless while Oman is the most beautiful and hospitable country in the whole of the middle east. I can't wait for the next upload..........You've made my afternoon while keep up the good work. Thank You.
absolutely incredible footage what a beautiful country. love your narrative thru this thus far. that toyota seems to be the vehicle to have. thank you for sharing this journey..take care
What a powerful machine. I'm in Ghana and I need one. Please contact me through WhatsApp or call on 0200467408 if you have one for sale. Thank you so much.
I am in love with that Toyota! Unfortunately, here in the states, we don't have access to such wonderful rides (unless 20 years old or more by import laws). I am a huge diesel fan, and my everyday is a Ram 2500 diesel. I do have an FJ Cruiser for weekends/the beach/off-roading, and would convert it to diesel if not for the expense. But I love the ruggedness, dependability, and the utilitarian looks of the Land Cruiser. This is a wonderful series, not only because of that tremendous vehicle, but the beauty of Oman. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome video, brings back a lot of good memories overlanding Oman for almost eleven years. (Jebbel Shams means " The Mountain of the Sun" because as it is the tallest of Oman, as mentioned in the video, it is the first Mountain to be touched and "Blessed" by the rising Sun.) ;-)
+Mat Guest we can't legally import a vehicle that was never sold here until that particular car is 25 years old. Mercedes lobbied heavily for it to protect the luxury status of their brand, we call it the Mercedes Law.
How this channel doesn't have hundred of thousands of subscribers just for the professional editing/content and pure enjoyment of watching/listening, blows my mind.
Recently found your channel! I'm more of a car guy, but I'm defiantly a fan of your outlook on life, and the amazing vehicles you drive. I want to get exploring!
Simply love your films!!! I am so envious of everyone who can obtain the 70 series LC in their Countries. I can only hope one day Toyota will see the light and import the 79's in the USA.
Jebel Shams (sun mountain) is the last terrain feature with elevation before you hit the vast Empty Quarter. Wadi Ghul is name of that canyon. Not to be missed, and clearly you didn't!
I watched your show for the first time and I loved it. the only thing that would have made it better if I was there but probably never travel out the us, I so want to though
Would it be possible for you to highlight on a map which routes you approximately took? Would be nice so as other over landers can do the same. Keep up the good work Andrew! Your videos are outstanding.
Hello Andrew, i really enjoy watching your videos, amazing locations and specially the land cruisers, now that said, there is one country where petrol and diesel are actually the cheapest in the world for overlanding, Venezuela has petrol and diesel Subsidized, so with the black market price of 3500 Bsf x US$ and 91 octane petrol at 1 Bsf x liter, where talking about less than 3 US cents for 90 liters of 91 octane petrol, and 30 US cents for 90 liters of 95 octane petrol, and diesel is much more less, just making small talk, hehe. Cheers, and thank you for the amazing videos.
It’s bogey axel system .. Lovey enhanced with leaf springs that are articulate with the bogey. Something the G wagon does not have .. but how can afford a 6 x6 G .. not many .. the Toyota is more affordable.. and so more logical to get as a 6x6 is needed
Its been many years, but the last time I was in that part of the world I was driving a 6X6 a bit larger than yours and I don't think it rode nearly as well.. I was with 500K of my closest friends but I think I would rather travel with you... It looked like more fun...
These series of videos are amazing. Very well done. I was in Oman a few months ago, and I noticed something in the video at 6:00 that I couldn't find in Oman - Beer! Where did you discover this precious resource?
Andrew, you indicate at 8:10 that the way the vehicle handles corrugations is "unusual" but you never elaborate in the film. Does it handle better or worse in those circumstances. Thanks for all the wonderful content you produce.
Hey 4xOverland, first of all great vid again!!! I just wanted to ask what about that expedition in antarctica where we voted for you to go, did you win that? I hope you did, your overland videos are just the best !
Hello Andrew i have seen all your serieses and all your channel i have a suggestion as a fan of you .. im an amateur overlander .. i feel i would like that in every video you make you to talk about your equipment in the vehicles you drive .. like your fridge. . your tent .. your coleman stove .. the kitchen set. . the cameras .. even your boots . we use to buy these thing online or try to read reviews about it but not every thing we buy is as we see it .. so we would like you to share with is these things :) hows your tent in this trip buy the way :) and is there any chance that you drive back a landrover? thanks and please accept my comments .
+Yousef Alkharafi Thanks for the comment. I do do that, but must put them in different videos. As my YT channel has grown, I have been asked this many times. This year, 2016, I will be doing a lot of that. Keep watching.
Hi Andrew, is the rear suspension on this 6x6 setup going to be the same on your new build 6x6 now in 2020 or something different. It's OK if you don't want to answer so you don't give away the surprise !! I get it. Seeya Rob
.i like the 6x6. looks like great fun.. you should really try off roading in northern canada...bring a gun(we have some very aggressive animals). (fishing rod for lunches and maybe even learn to use a snare).. ,study a compass ,trees and the skies as a compass will have certain degrees of declaration unless your in manitoba ( 0 degrees) that's where the skies and trees will correct you...
hey dear.. am from Oman. .I like ur chanel. ..am a big fan of your programme '؛am one of ur followers from to time.i like A tape constantly..actually I hope to meet you ..Whould have been nice if I met u..
Could you imagine a similar 6-wheel drive set up on a 70 series double cab with a V8 Turbo-Diesel motor? How would you think that would handle? Why specifically the double cab? I have a family of five.... 😊
4xoverland Oh, cool! I was actually talking about the guide, since he was kind of showing you around. Exquisite place. Never been, but I’ve flown over it once by coincidence lol. From the looks of it, the Oman GC is astonishing as well. Thanks for the reply, I love all your overlanding content! Keep on exploring!
wrong! this kind of rear suspension isn't good! independent is better! maybe it is working good on rocks, but in sand and mud it works worst. for example - in mud if one axle is pushing by rock or tree, second will go deeper in mud. and one of rear axles will dig deeper. that's is the main reason why Mercedes made 3 indapendent axles - they simply work better in areas where presure on ground is important.
The Merc can't even carry (google it before you argue) a ton since the axle will break with more load over undulating ground the Toyota is a tool (it can carry 2.5 tons) over any terrain where the Merc is a toy, maybe better in mud but a toy!
I don't have to google it. I have it in my yard. Mercdedes with two axles can carry 2.5 tonns. G class is most bulletproof car ever made. So 3 axle G wagon dont have problem with that too. Other question - who need 6 wheeler to carry 2.5 tons to remote places? Maybe 1 % of clients. For that money can buy Unimog, there is no need for Toyota LC. Other thing is camper, that I can understand. and for this you dont need 2.5 tons load capacity.
Stop lying 4x4 carries a ton the 6x6 "But beware, the maximum payload capacity is put at a somewhat disappointing 1,433 pounds. Read more: autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/mercedes-benz-g63-amg-6x6-drive-review#ixzz4JOBCPcXE
Americans only desire for things they don't have..... we have the Toyota Landcruiser 200 series here in the USA but it's been discontinued starting this year....it's too expensive and 75% of the USA population just can't afford it... Toyota can bring the cheaper Toyota Landcruiser 70 series and sell it at the mid $35,000 then many Americans who are seriously looking for a real SUV will be able to afford.... we have the Toyota 4Runner but it's getting too expensive and too high tech. Most offroaders just need a simple low tech 4×4 that works well and comes with a low price
This is by far the best 4x4 channel available, the indepth reseach and on road testing is off the scale, nothing else compares.
Speechless while Oman is the most beautiful and hospitable country in the whole of the middle east.
I can't wait for the next upload..........You've made my afternoon while keep up the good work.
Thank You.
Michael Peters Fenwicks
Thank you for the kind words! #proudomani
Yup... Oman is beautiful....
I am so grateful to have found this channel. Thank you Andrew for sharing.
Spectacular scenery everywhere! What an amazing adventure opportunity.
absolutely incredible footage what a beautiful country. love your narrative thru this thus far. that toyota seems to be the vehicle to have. thank you for sharing this journey..take care
What a powerful machine. I'm in Ghana and I need one. Please contact me through WhatsApp or call on 0200467408 if you have one for sale. Thank you so much.
From those of us who are not living life the way we should be or would like to be, thanks for sharing these stimulating films. They are "Beautiful".
Great video I cant stop watching your videos! keep up the great work.
Great footage,
great video,
great presentation,
great scenery,
great car!
What else would anyone want.
I am in love with that Toyota! Unfortunately, here in the states, we don't have access to such wonderful rides (unless 20 years old or more by import laws). I am a huge diesel fan, and my everyday is a Ram 2500 diesel. I do have an FJ Cruiser for weekends/the beach/off-roading, and would convert it to diesel if not for the expense. But I love the ruggedness, dependability, and the utilitarian looks of the Land Cruiser. This is a wonderful series, not only because of that tremendous vehicle, but the beauty of Oman. Thank you for sharing.
The one in this video is a 1979. It can be yours if you want to drive it in the states!
Awesome video, brings back a lot of good memories overlanding Oman for almost eleven years.
(Jebbel Shams means " The Mountain of the Sun" because as it is the tallest of Oman, as mentioned in the video, it is the first Mountain to be touched and "Blessed" by the rising Sun.)
;-)
What an amazing trip. Like others, I really wish that we had access to that series of Land Cruiser here in the US - even without the extra axle.
+BlindIo42 It still surprises me that you are such a pick up loving nation but you dont have these in the US. Are you able to import them?
+Mat Guest we can't legally import a vehicle that was never sold here until that particular car is 25 years old. Mercedes lobbied heavily for it to protect the luxury status of their brand, we call it the Mercedes Law.
BlindIo42 well on the plus side these cruisers are just getting started at 25, it is just going to be a bit of a wait that's all!
Fantastic footage, I will never get to go to Oman but what a diverse country, many thanks Andrew.
How this channel doesn't have hundred of thousands of subscribers just for the professional editing/content and pure enjoyment of watching/listening, blows my mind.
Beautiful work as always!
Another great video. Always enjoy watching these Andrew.
extremely beautifulll....cant wait for part 3 !!
That is some spectacular landscape. I did not expect to see that in Oman. Lovely!
Glad to see you guys enjoying the beauty's of Oman .. Hope to see ya guys in the road and say hi
Peace
Recently found your channel! I'm more of a car guy, but I'm defiantly a fan of your outlook on life, and the amazing vehicles you drive. I want to get exploring!
I am 1 hour late going to work...got to finish this 2 part...Kudos for all the 4x4 posts!
excellent as usual always look forward to your videos
Your videos are brilliant, I have been following for a while now. looking forward to part three!! Jamie, U.K
Simply love your films!!! I am so envious of everyone who can obtain the 70 series LC in their Countries. I can only hope one day Toyota will see the light and import the 79's in the USA.
camping in a wadi is probably not such a good idea due to flash floods. But what a fantastic video
This set-up had been used in moon rover by Russian design. It was pivot with axles on both ends, but independent wheels.
Excellent Film making as per usual Andrew Cheers My Friend !!,,,,Spook
Thankyou for the great videos
Great videos. I'm glad I am enrolled in your video courses.
3/31/16 Know uve gone and done it !!! im stuck on your travels and your videos ! great stuff you guys. Dano
Oman, beautiful country!
Jebel Shams (sun mountain) is the last terrain feature with elevation before you hit the vast Empty Quarter. Wadi Ghul is name of that canyon. Not to be missed, and clearly you didn't!
I cant get over how much the terrain looks exactly like the American Southwest. At the 15:13 mark looks just like the road leading into Laughlin, NV.
so much enjoyed your amazing video INDEED!!
what kind of camera was you using for grand canyon photos?
I watched your show for the first time and I loved it. the only thing that would have made it better if I was there but probably never travel out the us, I so want to though
what's the difference between this trucks axle configuration and a 6 wheel heavy goods vehicle?
This is an adaptation of the Hendrickson Walking Beam suspension that has been used under dump trucks for years.
Would it be possible for you to highlight on a map which routes you approximately took? Would be nice so as other over landers can do the same. Keep up the good work Andrew! Your videos are outstanding.
+Edward Cosic hi, these routes will soon be available in the oman and uae offroad explorer
can i use this 6×6 cruiser as my daily drive please?
Thank you so much for this great video. I think this 6x6 is good for rocks and mountains not for dunes.
+Aziz D if you drive properly ,you can take almost anything into the dunes !
That is nice. 3;00 minute mark,The Ladies are hard at it setting the tent. That 6X6 is a little tall for them.
what an amazing video
Does this compare to the 6x6 africa build, better or same?
That truck looks good for city camping as well.
Hello Andrew, i really enjoy watching your videos, amazing locations and specially the land cruisers, now that said, there is one country where petrol and diesel are actually the cheapest in the world for overlanding, Venezuela has petrol and diesel Subsidized, so with the black market price of 3500 Bsf x US$ and 91 octane petrol at 1 Bsf x liter, where talking about less than 3 US cents for 90 liters of 91 octane petrol, and 30 US cents for 90 liters of 95 octane petrol, and diesel is much more less, just making small talk, hehe. Cheers, and thank you for the amazing videos.
the rear suspension set up seems to be the same as my 6x6 landrover perentie. i found it so much more stable on rough tracks than my 4x4 130 crew cab.
It’s bogey axel system .. Lovey enhanced with leaf springs that are articulate with the bogey.
Something the G wagon does not have .. but how can afford a 6 x6 G .. not many .. the Toyota is more affordable.. and so more logical to get as a 6x6 is needed
Its been many years, but the last time I was in that part of the world I was driving a 6X6 a bit larger than yours and I don't think it rode nearly as well.. I was with 500K of my closest friends but I think I would rather travel with you... It looked like more fun...
Sounds like a nice vehicle!
FYI the prices have gone higher 20-30% U could have filled it up 2 months ago for only 12 Rials
These series of videos are amazing. Very well done. I was in Oman a few months ago, and I noticed something in the video at 6:00 that I couldn't find in Oman - Beer! Where did you discover this precious resource?
+mudbone80 You have to know the locals.
Part-1 is HERE: ua-cam.com/video/Zpu_uz4Ftss/v-deo.html
Andrew, you indicate at 8:10 that the way the vehicle handles corrugations is "unusual" but you never elaborate in the film. Does it handle better or worse in those circumstances.
Thanks for all the wonderful content you produce.
Hey 4xOverland, first of all great vid again!!! I just wanted to ask what about that expedition in antarctica where we voted for you to go, did you win that? I hope you did, your overland videos are just the best !
Hello Andrew
i have seen all your serieses and all your channel
i have a suggestion as a fan of you .. im an amateur overlander .. i feel i would like that in every video you make you to talk about your equipment in the vehicles you drive .. like your fridge. . your tent .. your coleman stove .. the kitchen set. . the cameras .. even your boots .
we use to buy these thing online or try to read reviews about it but not every thing we buy is as we see it .. so we would like you to share with is these things :)
hows your tent in this trip buy the way :)
and is there any chance that you drive back a landrover?
thanks and please accept my comments .
+Yousef Alkharafi Thanks for the comment. I do do that, but must put them in different videos. As my YT channel has grown, I have been asked this many times. This year, 2016, I will be doing a lot of that. Keep watching.
We are waiting for that .. thanks
+4xOverland Yes, thanks for that. Love your work!
Wow! Keep this up!
What was the Aussie company name that Converted it?
Any chance of a factory vid?
Not sure if you have done the Simpson desert downunder . Would be a good test for the Toyota rig
Interesting suspension design. Seems to me like a bogie design similar to some tanks. I'd only prefer they used coils. Great video!
Great vista , but what happened to all the action of the truck , didn`t see anything tough ! So the question remains , How good is it ?
was looking forward for u to flex it but cant get what u always want @4xOverland
I would like to see your next build be a 6x6; do you think that'll be possible?
really cool channel i love it +sub
Great Video! :)
Spectacular 👍👍
Hi Andrew, is the rear suspension on this 6x6 setup going to be the same on your new build 6x6 now in 2020 or something different. It's OK if you don't want to answer so you don't give away the surprise !! I get it. Seeya Rob
I'm not building a 6x6.
How much does the 6x6 cost? In the real world it doesn't seem very useful.
good work
Keep up the good work Andrew! Your videos are amazing
if any one interested to know more or to visit Oman we can guide them
Is there a part 3 ?
+abdul rehman Yes. Will be uploaded on Monday
Anybody know what size those tires are?
.i like the 6x6. looks like great fun.. you should really try off roading in northern canada...bring a gun(we have some very aggressive animals). (fishing rod for lunches and maybe even learn to use a snare).. ,study a compass ,trees and the skies as a compass will have certain degrees of declaration unless your in manitoba ( 0 degrees) that's where the skies and trees will correct you...
hey dear..
am from Oman. .I like ur chanel. ..am a big fan of your programme '؛am one of ur followers from to time.i like A tape constantly..actually I hope to meet you ..Whould have been nice if I met u..
Please send one of these in the safari turbo diesel to Alaska so I can test it here
Good day Andrew,How's about giving us those values in Rands as well. There are a bunch of us SA guys that follow you. Thanks,Great vids as always.
Could you imagine a similar 6-wheel drive set up on a 70 series double cab with a V8 Turbo-Diesel motor? How would you think that would handle?
Why specifically the double cab? I have a family of five.... 😊
Check out the Patriot campers channel on UA-cam. You will love their mega tourer
I like these car where can i got it and how much it is please.
NSV Dubai. I do not know how much
Amazing
where could I get one of those vehicle? I think it would be my dream to own that! ☺
He does know the Grand Canyon is in the US, right?
Yes. I've been there.
4xoverland Oh, cool! I was actually talking about the guide, since he was kind of showing you around. Exquisite place. Never been, but I’ve flown over it once by coincidence lol. From the looks of it, the Oman GC is astonishing as well. Thanks for the reply, I love all your overlanding content! Keep on exploring!
Nice video Sir.
But you need to know that in Australia people drink Tea. LOL.
How I can contact you
I would like to see a rolls royce phantom 6 x 6
Mad were can I buy and how much
+Nick Kritso Nick, you contact the guys at NSV auto dubai to discuss. the build vehicles to ship all over the world
Not even a syllable about the independent drive rear axles. Must be normal.
Assalamualaikum bos jos
You missed the neighboring mountain of Jabal Al Saraa. Far better than Jabal Shams.
36 us cents a litre. Amazing
6x6 Landcruiser must be an equal match to the Unimog
wow !!!
Twin rear driveshafts!
10:50 shock boot busted.
in venezuela 1 dolar 100 litres gasoline
Haha completely unnecessary! But I don't know how much longer I can go without one!!🤔
Bullbar would make it sexier
Come to Balochistan
Andrew, skip your Australia plans and settle in Dubai :)
+RASHID thats what i suggested
:-)
Great minds think alike Shaun
wrong! this kind of rear suspension isn't good! independent is better! maybe it is working good on rocks, but in sand and mud it works worst. for example - in mud if one axle is pushing by rock or tree, second will go deeper in mud. and one of rear axles will dig deeper. that's is the main reason why Mercedes made 3 indapendent axles - they simply work better in areas where presure on ground is important.
The Merc can't even carry (google it before you argue) a ton since the axle will break with more load over undulating ground the Toyota is a tool (it can carry 2.5 tons) over any terrain where the Merc is a toy, maybe better in mud but a toy!
I don't have to google it. I have it in my yard. Mercdedes with two axles can carry 2.5 tonns. G class is most bulletproof car ever made. So 3 axle G wagon dont have problem with that too. Other question - who need 6 wheeler to carry 2.5 tons to remote places? Maybe 1 % of clients. For that money can buy Unimog, there is no need for Toyota LC. Other thing is camper, that I can understand. and for this you dont need 2.5 tons load capacity.
Stop lying 4x4 carries a ton the 6x6 "But beware, the maximum payload capacity is put at a somewhat disappointing 1,433 pounds.
Read more: autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/mercedes-benz-g63-amg-6x6-drive-review#ixzz4JOBCPcXE
Is that a goat in the background i here or are that the woman, lol
its not the pursen gulf its the arab gulf
Americans only desire for things they don't have..... we have the Toyota Landcruiser 200 series here in the USA but it's been discontinued starting this year....it's too expensive and 75% of the USA population just can't afford it... Toyota can bring the cheaper Toyota Landcruiser 70 series and sell it at the mid $35,000 then many Americans who are seriously looking for a real SUV will be able to afford.... we have the Toyota 4Runner but it's getting too expensive and too high tech. Most offroaders just need a simple low tech 4×4 that works well and comes with a low price