That was my question. Some things must be cheaper, like suspension fuel tanks, Roof rack, even engine mods. Electrical plumbing and interior, I suspect are the big costs because its fiddly. Same for sound and insulation @@sajodurr5536
10:20 "Please don't do that because it'll be embarrassing... ... mainly for you." Lol I've never laughed so hard at a burn on an imaginary wanker before.
I am an elderly retired pensioner and I wanted to do this on retirement but my other half stamped foot. For a moment it was ok, I'll go on my own but quickly realised that was financially impossible. Now I'm alone and have my dog to go fantasising with me as I watch. No longer able physically to do it. Watching you helps. I hope you don't mind me looking over your shoulder mate. Keep them coming please.
i think you should do a shoe string budget build. 5000 - 8000 including the car. I think it would make a good video. I like your videos andrew. I would like to see a full build, with you undertaking all the jobs. you will receive criticism for somthing but dont worry about that.
Buy a pushbike and cart, you can then modernise it. A poor secondhand car will set you back double your top figure alone, that's before you put tyres on it
Currently building up a Jeep JKU Rubicon for a 3-6 month cross county tour here in the US. Since I plan on camping and cooking to save cost I am especially overlanding. Your videos have been immensely helpful to me! Thanks for the advice!
I prefer the version my engineering lecturer taught me which can be applied to everything in life... ENFI Analysis... Essential, Nice, F*** It... soon weeds out your priorities!
Awesome build Andrew! I just bought a brand new 79 series GXL dual cab and i'd really love to remove the back seats and do what you did to this beast. I also love the power box in the back! What a fantastic, simple, effective design! I love how the lid flips down for easy serviceability. Truly genius work!
Finally Andrew is mentioning the cost after a very long wait Thanks thanks I’m going to make sure when I visit all those suppliers To get ur prices by showing them this video
Not what they're designed for but those cargo barriers are amazing roll bars I've seen two fully laden four-wheel drives rolled over and the whole roofs are flat except where the cargo barrier is. They have incredible strength with that mesh contributing to it's integral strength.
Again ASPW - spot on, the life skill of defining your requirements and matching it to a budget and time frame - if only I had learnt that a long time ago! I also find it entertaing to model projects like this myself, and then apply that technique to real life things like mortgages, building projects, etc. I think that a BoM (Bill of Materials) that you used woudl be a useful thing to provide to people (as a spreadsheet or something) that people can then use to ticklist and put numbers too for budgeting along with the priority/timeliness type flexibility model.
Makes sense on prices after hearing some people in Norway/Sweden pay up to $128K for a Jeep Rubicon where in the USA it's about $66K. I'm just trying to save up for a rear locker and to re gear my 06'
Almost half a Million Rand on the build in SA, that's more than I paid for my car... Not to worry Andrew I don't see myself walking anywhere and demanding Andrew's half a Bar build anytime soon 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
A little detail on battery: the "amp-hours" quote is not a number of amps you get per hour but the number of amps you get for a certain amount of hours. It describes how much charge the battery can "store". e.g. if the battery is a 100 Amp-Hours battery, it means that when fully charged, it is capable of supplying a 10 amp current for a continuous non-stop 10 hours before it becomes empty of charge. So make sure to quote it as Amp-Hr instead of Amp/Hr.
Good job on this one. Towards the end; Engineers use loosely similar methods to document and record product design requirements. Works for everything to set intent/goals... Just don’t forget to record use case detail “why” for each. This aids planning...
Fantastic build there Andrew. I can't think of a single item that you haven't covered. I love ur idea of the flexible list. You are very correct about the process of the build. I can't afford the big names to build all of mine - but I can implement ur process for fulfilling my list. 3rd great video in the series, I can see myself watching them over and again during my build for inspiration. Love the vids, cheers.
I cannot help it. But I think I love the 76 more than the 78 or 79 ... Its appearance reminds me so much about the Land Cruiser Prado 1993-years model that I had in Tanzania 2005-2007 ... I wish I one day could return and get me a Toyota Land Cruiser 76.
I understand the issues about prices/products/suppliers etc... In Costa Rica is quite expensive anyways. The sort of advantage we have here, is that we have access to a good range of products. I want to see the fridges video!!! thats would be very interesting.
Drool. I love my 80 series but the Australian spec 76 wagons are my absolute dream tourer. Such a perfect combination of load capacity, fuel efficiency, and seating capacity.
even though you 86 the back seats I feel like 4 doors gives you so many more options than the troopy, even after you add the high dollar flip up windows to the troopy. I look forward to seeing how you compare the two.
Very courageous of you Andrew to mention prices, and the first one I think to do so. But you confirm what I already knew. I have not spent that much on my 1990 Patrol but it does give me pleasure and I probably will go to the same places as the 76 Cruiser. Maybe one day when I win the LOTO I'll get you to design mine. Meanwhile, I keep doing myself.
Well done Andrew... Great series , fantastic build, what a truck,,, thanks for sharing your knowledge, look forward to your next adventure, cheers guru...
Love your videos. The one thing I didn’t see which I thought you’d cover is getting rid of the standard alternator which will die with dirt and mud getting inside of it and switching it out for a fully sealed water cooled alternator.
Thank you Andrew for all your content, I've pretty much binge watched most of you're content, and it's great! I'm grateful I can overland and build with you while I'm in between projects! Can I ask for more info on that dash storage product? Thanks again please keep the great content rolling!
I see a few missing items, a Hi Lift jack, or more importantly a self inflating auto wheel jack. A in- car security system to help protect the contents and vehicle Internal rear window guards to reduce breaking the windows from moving items.. Talking about constant torque would a Automatic gearbox be a better option for a tourer.
Great build series. Your experience and wisdom is excellent. You have made me look at certain things in a different way on the trucks, and the wilderness. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing with the world!
Very interesting build. Thanks for listing some of the prices. Prices were a little higher than I was expecting, particularly not including all the labor involved. Good to know though.
Not sure about your comment that we have only had 12v fridges for '15 or so years...' I bought my 12v Engel 39 litre fridge in 1998. 21 years later and it is still going strong (few dings and dents) and never once had a problem with it.
My dad bought his first Engel fridge in 1971 but says they have been around since the 1960s. I think that a lot over overseas people are probably not aware that 4x4 overlanding, with large numbers of participants, has been a popular pastime in Australia for many years. I think it's the reason we have had a support industry with vehicle equipment, fridges, books films, TV docs, magazines etc.. I'm sure that other countries have always had their explorers/adventurers , but it seems to me, that around the world 4x4 overlanding has only become popular recently, in large number. I remember speaking to some overlanders from the USA and the UK back in the 1970s. They were going to buy equipment to take back with them to their countries as they just did not have the range of equipment available to them back then. They told us that their biggest source of equipment was ex-military gear. In the 1980s everyone in Australia was buying 4x4 and setting off to Cape York, probably the influence of Mike and Mal. I don't know anything about Snowmaster, only that Andrew uses it and likes it, so perhaps the kind of equipment that we have been lucky enough to be using for 35 od years has not been available in South Africa until recently...
@@CliveWebbAustralia Snomaster is really good and has been on the market for 15 years. National Luna (also from SA) has been around for at least 30 years. That said, it still surprises me that despite being a small market compared to Oz, SA came up with so many innovative and industry-leading products for the overlanding community; particularly after 1991 when military hardware manufacturers started diversifying and switching over to the recreation market. Sadly I don't see this lasting; SA no longer being manufacturer-friendly.
@@philipjooste9075 I have seen a little of the South African gear, mostly Land Rover stuff and also some canvas bags etc. Everything I have seen is good quality. It's a shame if they stop manufacturing in South African, not that I have been there. But I would have thought that with the tourist industry, they would have a growing market throughout the continent. Please don't think I was not criticizing Snowmaster, I was only saying that I have no experience with them...
@@CliveWebbAustralia No, not at all did I think you were critisising Snomaster (without the "w"). Much of what Andrew advocates in his videos, originates from SA - e.g. the guys from Quickpitch now in Perth. I expect Conqueror will probably move to Oz one of these days too, like Jurgens who have already shut down their SA operations (after more than 50 years!). Front Runner (roof racks) is probably the biggest name internationally of SA-made stuff (Andrew doesn't like them very much!). A brand you should look out for is RSI (Rock Solid Industries) soon to be in Oz with their awesome new roof rack systems - be sure to check them out! As far as Aussie-made stuff goes, these were always highly regarded in SA - suppose due to similar conditions.
Thank you so much! Your way to explain is so nice and so didactic, and your reasoning is so clear, that I feel like I've made a good advantage from every second of these 3 videos. Definitely my project will have a lot from you aboard.
This was a awesome series! I loved the troopy build of course but here you were more free of your own stress when it’s not your troopy not in a bad way just in the sense that your free to go wild I guess. Keep up,the great work love your channel
I bought my first fridge an Engle 30l in 1979 (that's 40 years ago this year) and still have it, it has been in 2 roll overs and has never needed repairs
If it was me I would have kept the cyclonic air inlet piece, but replaced the two-piece "L" shaped intake pipe with a single piece as was done. I would think the cyclonic piece would allow the main air filter to last longer, especially in environments with heavy dust.
@@4xoverland I think Toyota did the build, anything after that is accessorising (or modifying). Regardless its an enviable outcome. (ps - its a passenger vehicle not a truck 😉)
Hang on - both factory cyclonic and after market intakes are at the same height - how does one protect better against water? Absolutely enjoying this series Andrew...the knowledge you are imparting to us is priceless. Thankyou.
Benny Banger the factory ones aren’t water tight, they’re susceptible to taking in water where there are joints in the intake/air box. If you are doing a water crossing above the air entry hight then you will have a lot of problems on your hands haha ..
@@darkhorse4148 oh, fair enough - I thought Andrew was comparing the type of head ( is that what it is called?) and saying the vortex type suffered from water ingress more than the more rudimentary direct intake head. I didn't know that the factory snorkels are not water tight - what is the point of these then? Perhaps they should call them something other than a snorkel - when I was a kid, a snorkel that leaked at the beach was thrown out. Thanks for your reply btw.
@@4xoverland Thanks Andrew. That means for doing water crossings one must change the factory "raised intake" fitting...marketing gone mad in my opinion - why not fit something that is fit for purpose rather than just looking the part? (rhetorical question).
Benny Banger it is entirely Fit For Purpose as per what Toyota says the vehicle is for, as built. As Andrew says it is a Raised Air Intake, not a snorkel. The wading depth of a 76 Series is 700mm, nowhere near bonnet height.
The electrical box is nicely put together and well thought out. I see a small problem with the two rocker switches on the front panel for the lighting in the tent... If somebody put a bag or something in front of the box, the switches can be pressed into the on position or even possibly broken off; due to bad corrugation roads. Will this not be a problem? The rest of the build is awesome and thought through for practicality!
Ummm Engel have been going since 1962 building 12v compressor fridges . You should try a Donaldson style pre cleaner either bowl or spinner there is no power loss that you would notice . These results have been Dyno proven not just a tall tail . From memory it was a 5 hp drop on a 300hp motor the air filter life was 4 times greater than without. Nice build but for my style of overland travel it is to reliant on technology. Out bush the simpler the setup the more reliable it will be , vehicle or auxiliary systems does not matter .
As I see it there is only one component relying on modern technology. One. That's the DC-dc charger. Without that we would have had to resort to high-cyclic batteries and a simple switch for the operator to turn off when camped. Everything else has dual redundancy and is as simples as possible. Nothing vital is complex.
Ok on batteries i still use lead acid n70 to be exact with 3 ways to distribute the power , vsr , 120a hd relay picking its feed off oil pressure sender and a simple red key switch . If i have a cranking battery failure which happens at all the wrong times i just replace the failed cranking battery with one of the others . Same if i have a alternator failure i can easily connect all the batteries to get me home . Last time this happened i was 600k from spare parts . I run fridge , inverter for camera batteries a few led lights elect shower laptop ect ect . All the connections are in one place Anderson plugs of course with a few extra power feeds if i need them . As for the vehicle it has no electronics at all just old school mechanical diesel, something that can be fixed with fencing wire and cable ties . I have had common rail never again nothing but trouble when solo in very remote areas . My background is been a diesel mechanic , trouble shooter field service in remote areas for over 40 years. Even my hot water for shower is passive just a jerrycan on the rear bar simple and very effective. Have seen to many new machines and vehicles broken because a $2 sensor has failed stopping a million $ machine and people in very life threatening situations because of the same . On a saftey note a PLB and a life straw are the 2 most important things you can carry . In remote areas in os you can be dead in less than a day without water food you can go without for easily a week . Never leave your vehicle if you break down many have died because they did . Not only is it shelter it is alsp much easier to see from the air
Hi Andrew, I found this video particularly captivating. I own a 2014 version, purchased Aug 2017, first forbie. I am currently in Tasmania on a 3 year tour of Oz with my family with two boys aged 5 and 8 and a caravan as our new home. I completed my build over 12 months and learned much from your videos and others. This client build series of videos was of such interest of me for two reasons; one, it revealed how adaptable and appropriate these vehicles are for rugged outback and overland touring, but secondly it gave rich insight into your business involving the Autograph Overland brand. So I am prompted to ask, if you don’t mind, how do you bill the client for your consulting and time overseeing the build? Set fee? Percentage? Or time based? I believe there would be much value in a video on the ‘how to’, of providing such a service. Darren, Australia.
I would of went with " A-S'P-W Signature Overland " instead of Autograph Overland. It sounds more personalized with your Initials and the wording "Signature" and also gives someone the thought of a build being more specialized to suit their needs. Just a thought, but hats off to you Andrew with this build. If only everyone would take the time to sit down and think about things instead of just bolting on items to look good and advertise " Hey look at me ! " and would save them probably a few $$ in the long run and be way more practical.
I have s similar dash cover and my wife stored her sunglasses in there. She burned blisters when she took it out. That's how hot it got inside there. Since then, those pockets have been empty.
The most flexible/least flexible principle is exactly how I've tried to explain to people how to choose a vehicle and plan a build, but it's surprising how many people don't do this. I guess not everyone likes making lists
Just wondering Andrew how the snack holder is at night? Does it reflect or glare onto the windshield? This build gave me some ideas, thank you as always!
Its a great truck. But what I don't understand is why you wouldn't use the cabin for sleeping. Seems to me comfort and security would be enhanced. And put the brainwork into storage solutions. That's the way I would do it. And then at least your wife might approve it!
The only thing that'd be embarrassing to anyone who tries to purchase any of these parts at your price is the fact that they (the customer) would be requesting to pay double the retail price! 6 285/75/16 tires @ say $160 each with 6 cheapo steel rims at $65 each comes to $1,350.. Who's idea was it to charge the rich Germans $2800 for the package?! That's only ONE example... Some hard core highway robbery goin on round here!
@@spudboy1328 Ouch... really got me there Einstein! I was off by $40-$50 depending on the time of year seeing how you can get a brand new 285/75/16 BFG off ebay for $213 shipped to your door. On top of that, with winter around the corner, All terrains and snow tires are marked the highest that they'll go for all year long. Then with places like pep boys having deals where you buy 3 tires and get the 4th free. So my $160 per tire isnt that far off. But then again... you're the type of douche who looks for something to nitpick and for the few times in your life, make a point how correct you are and how wrong you perceive others to be. .. If I were you, I'd make a big neon sign so all your neighbors can know what superior knowledge you have of tire prices... oh how popular you'will be!
Definitely a premium build, however I'd still move that tent all the way forward to improve offroad handling & safety as I said on the last build video. Especially with the huge weight of the long range fuel tank & double wheel carrier beyond the rear axle, when going up steep hills the additional lever action weight from the tent will likely cause front wheel lift.
Moving that tent will make more of a difference in theory than reality. Things go where they go in a vehicle build for a variety of reasons that are often not apparent to a bystander.
The tent will make no difference at all. It weighs about 28kgs. You would make more difference to offroadability (not a word) by telling the wife to lean back or forward respectively.
@@Bread996 I'm an automotive design engineer & have run a rooftop tent for quite a while on some of Australia's steepest terrain (recently did Barkley River Jeep Track with no issues) & I can tell you it definitely makes a noticeable difference in reality as well as theory. Admittedly I moved mine from further back, however all you need to do is imagine a plumb-bob weight hanging from the centre of the rooftop tent through the vehicle. Anytime you incline the vehicle moving the plumb-bob behind the rear axle means the majority of the weight is being taken on the 2 rear suspension units alone with a leverage factor built in that will cause lift on the front axle. If the tent is far enough forward so the plumb-bob weight stays in front of the rear axle then the leverage effect is towards the front giving increased traction on steep inclines. It's a rough demonstration, however is a reasonable idea of what happens with roof rack loads, especially rooftop tents which is around 60kg of permanent weight up there.
GAJ I expected you’d reply with your credentials and so on. If you were driving that vehicle all day, and I could move that tent 12” forward or back randomly without you knowing the position, I guarantee you wouldn’t know with any certainty how far it had been moved. We aren’t talking about hanging it off the back of the truck here.
Great job on the practical approach to the build and fitment ... I agree the calm may have been a “wiser” choice over the traditional roof top tent. So Ive had a look through the comments all pretty good with lots of thumbs up ..... I have to ask are you in the field of doing long distance builds for clients .... I could very well be interested in a similar type process.
Add on to that the price of a cab/canopy that many people with a tray will buy and that is a scary figure indeed. A lot of it is not transferable to a new vehicle either.
For those wondering, the mods list ads up to $40845, and a 76 cruiser is 75k without haggling. So it's around the 115k mark all up, plus labour.
@Anthony Gatley, you mean AUS $ Sir? thanks
What do you reckon for labour? 10-15k?
That was my question. Some things must be cheaper, like suspension fuel tanks, Roof rack, even engine mods.
Electrical plumbing and interior, I suspect are the big costs because its fiddly. Same for sound and insulation
@@sajodurr5536
I really like the way that 76 is built. It’s a build of experience, not just “all show and no go”. Thanks for putting these videos together.
10:20
"Please don't do that because it'll be embarrassing...
... mainly for you."
Lol I've never laughed so hard at a burn on an imaginary wanker before.
"a burn on an imaginary wanker'' best quote ever !
I am an elderly retired pensioner and I wanted to do this on retirement but my other half stamped foot. For a moment it was ok, I'll go on my own but quickly realised that was financially impossible. Now I'm alone and have my dog to go fantasising with me as I watch. No longer able physically to do it. Watching you helps. I hope you don't mind me looking over your shoulder mate. Keep them coming please.
"Buddies must drool" on least flexible 😂
i think you should do a shoe string budget build. 5000 - 8000 including the car. I think it would make a good video. I like your videos andrew. I would like to see a full build, with you undertaking all the jobs. you will receive criticism for somthing but dont worry about that.
Buy a pushbike and cart, you can then modernise it. A poor secondhand car will set you back double your top figure alone, that's before you put tyres on it
thats a good idea
Currently building up a Jeep JKU Rubicon for a 3-6 month cross county tour here in the US.
Since I plan on camping and cooking to save cost I am especially overlanding. Your videos have been immensely helpful to me! Thanks for the advice!
Andrew I've just purchased an old build of yours ,a Mitsubishi shotgun with your autograph overland stickers on it I must say I'm very impressed.
Hahha. very funny.
You can be very proud Andrew. Great build!
Autograph overland.. 10/10!
I prefer the version my engineering lecturer taught me which can be applied to everything in life... ENFI Analysis... Essential, Nice, F*** It... soon weeds out your priorities!
Awesome build Andrew! I just bought a brand new 79 series GXL dual cab and i'd really love to remove the back seats and do what you did to this beast. I also love the power box in the back! What a fantastic, simple, effective design! I love how the lid flips down for easy serviceability. Truly genius work!
Every campers dream. I would chuck in a portable solar panel, just to be able to camp up for a few days.
Love all your videos.
best overland content bar none. Thank you, Andrew, for sound advice and fantastic footage
Finally Andrew is mentioning the cost after a very long wait
Thanks thanks
I’m going to make sure when I visit all those suppliers To get ur prices by showing them this video
The video is two years old. Prices may have changed.
Not what they're designed for but those cargo barriers are amazing roll bars I've seen two fully laden four-wheel drives rolled over and the whole roofs are flat except where the cargo barrier is. They have incredible strength with that mesh contributing to it's integral strength.
Again ASPW - spot on, the life skill of defining your requirements and matching it to a budget and time frame - if only I had learnt that a long time ago! I also find it entertaing to model projects like this myself, and then apply that technique to real life things like mortgages, building projects, etc. I think that a BoM (Bill of Materials) that you used woudl be a useful thing to provide to people (as a spreadsheet or something) that people can then use to ticklist and put numbers too for budgeting along with the priority/timeliness type flexibility model.
Thanks for sharing the amazing video.
Live Long and Prosper
Just having something that you know will work...priceless. Nice build Andrew.
Makes sense on prices after hearing some people in Norway/Sweden pay up to $128K for a Jeep Rubicon where in the USA it's about $66K.
I'm just trying to save up for a rear locker and to re gear my 06'
I am green of envy. What a wonderful build. This is definitely my dream 4x4 . Amazing job doing what you do and love.
My oh My...Andrew...that is a NICE, COOL TRUCK...
Now i know who to contact when I am ready.
Almost half a Million Rand on the build in SA, that's more than I paid for my car...
Not to worry Andrew I don't see myself walking anywhere and demanding Andrew's half a Bar build anytime soon 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yours is a South African perspective using Rands. These vehicles are all over Australia, and this is regarded as a very basic 4wd build.
Wow
A little detail on battery: the "amp-hours" quote is not a number of amps you get per hour but the number of amps you get for a certain amount of hours. It describes how much charge the battery can "store".
e.g. if the battery is a 100 Amp-Hours battery, it means that when fully charged, it is capable of supplying a 10 amp current for a continuous non-stop 10 hours before it becomes empty of charge.
So make sure to quote it as Amp-Hr instead of Amp/Hr.
That being said, the polka dots on the bonnet is definitely a must have.
Good job on this one. Towards the end; Engineers use loosely similar methods to document and record product design requirements. Works for everything to set intent/goals... Just don’t forget to record use case detail “why” for each. This aids planning...
Beautiful build. Solid principles. Great video, Andrew!
76 series is like a wet dream for a jeep guys ... even stock and now its V8 diesel
Fantastic build there Andrew. I can't think of a single item that you haven't covered. I love ur idea of the flexible list. You are very correct about the process of the build. I can't afford the big names to build all of mine - but I can implement ur process for fulfilling my list. 3rd great video in the series, I can see myself watching them over and again during my build for inspiration. Love the vids, cheers.
Great mini series Andrew! An awesome insight into the build, and more importantly the thought processes behind it. 👍🏻
I cannot help it. But I think I love the 76 more than the 78 or 79 ... Its appearance reminds me so much about the Land Cruiser Prado 1993-years model that I had in Tanzania 2005-2007 ... I wish I one day could return and get me a Toyota Land Cruiser 76.
Most excellent. Thank you for putting this series together for this newbie.
I understand the issues about prices/products/suppliers etc... In Costa Rica is quite expensive anyways. The sort of advantage we have here, is that we have access to a good range of products. I want to see the fridges video!!! thats would be very interesting.
Drool. I love my 80 series but the Australian spec 76 wagons are my absolute dream tourer. Such a perfect combination of load capacity, fuel efficiency, and seating capacity.
even though you 86 the back seats I feel like 4 doors gives you so many more options than the troopy, even after you add the high dollar flip up windows to the troopy. I look forward to seeing how you compare the two.
Very courageous of you Andrew to mention prices, and the first one I think to do so. But you confirm what I already knew. I have not spent that much on my 1990 Patrol but it does give me pleasure and I probably will go to the same places as the 76 Cruiser. Maybe one day when I win the LOTO I'll get you to design mine. Meanwhile, I keep doing myself.
Well done Andrew... Great series , fantastic build, what a truck,,, thanks for sharing your knowledge,
look forward to your next adventure, cheers guru...
Great video, worth a watch for anyone considering their own or about to start their own build.
Absolutely beautiful truck!
Thanks so much from Saudi Arabia and good luck.
Absolutely Amazing unbelievable what you have done with these land cruisers I'm amazed you are a wisard ☺👍
Love your videos. The one thing I didn’t see which I thought you’d cover is getting rid of the standard alternator which will die with dirt and mud getting inside of it and switching it out for a fully sealed water cooled alternator.
The Neurotic off-road David Attenborough.
filmed in Two Rocks marina, great little town with some awesome 4wding to the north. I've been here for 25 years
Thank you Andrew for all your content, I've pretty much binge watched most of you're content, and it's great! I'm grateful I can overland and build with you while I'm in between projects! Can I ask for more info on that dash storage product? Thanks again please keep the great content rolling!
I see a few missing items, a Hi Lift jack, or more importantly a self inflating auto wheel jack. A in- car security system to help protect the contents and vehicle Internal rear window guards to reduce breaking the windows from moving items.. Talking about constant torque would a Automatic gearbox be a better option for a tourer.
Great build series. Your experience and wisdom is excellent. You have made me look at certain things in a different way on the trucks, and the wilderness. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing with the world!
Hi Andrew, have been following your videos for a while now. You definitely deserve your subscribers! Greetings from NZ.
Very interesting build. Thanks for listing some of the prices. Prices were a little higher than I was expecting, particularly not including all the labor involved. Good to know though.
Not sure about your comment that we have only had 12v fridges for '15 or so years...'
I bought my 12v Engel 39 litre fridge in 1998. 21 years later and it is still going strong (few dings and dents) and never once had a problem with it.
N Noddy Can agree... using a 29 litre Engel in my Troopy that was purchased by my father in 1982, still works a treat
My dad bought his first Engel fridge in 1971 but says they have been around since the 1960s. I think that a lot over overseas people are probably not aware that 4x4 overlanding, with large numbers of participants, has been a popular pastime in Australia for many years. I think it's the reason we have had a support industry with vehicle equipment, fridges, books films, TV docs, magazines etc.. I'm sure that other countries have always had their explorers/adventurers , but it seems to me, that around the world 4x4 overlanding has only become popular recently, in large number. I remember speaking to some overlanders from the USA and the UK back in the 1970s. They were going to buy equipment to take back with them to their countries as they just did not have the range of equipment available to them back then. They told us that their biggest source of equipment was ex-military gear. In the 1980s everyone in Australia was buying 4x4 and setting off to Cape York, probably the influence of Mike and Mal. I don't know anything about Snowmaster, only that Andrew uses it and likes it, so perhaps the kind of equipment that we have been lucky enough to be using for 35 od years has not been available in South Africa until recently...
@@CliveWebbAustralia Snomaster is really good and has been on the market for 15 years. National Luna (also from SA) has been around for at least 30 years. That said, it still surprises me that despite being a small market compared to Oz, SA came up with so many innovative and industry-leading products for the overlanding community; particularly after 1991 when military hardware manufacturers started diversifying and switching over to the recreation market. Sadly I don't see this lasting; SA no longer being manufacturer-friendly.
@@philipjooste9075 I have seen a little of the South African gear, mostly Land Rover stuff and also some canvas bags etc. Everything I have seen is good quality. It's a shame if they stop manufacturing in South African, not that I have been there. But I would have thought that with the tourist industry, they would have a growing market throughout the continent. Please don't think I was not criticizing Snowmaster, I was only saying that I have no experience with them...
@@CliveWebbAustralia No, not at all did I think you were critisising Snomaster (without the "w").
Much of what Andrew advocates in his videos, originates from SA - e.g. the guys from Quickpitch now in Perth. I expect Conqueror will probably move to Oz one of these days too, like Jurgens who have already shut down their SA operations (after more than 50 years!). Front Runner (roof racks) is probably the biggest name internationally of SA-made stuff (Andrew doesn't like them very much!).
A brand you should look out for is RSI (Rock Solid Industries) soon to be in Oz with their awesome new roof rack systems - be sure to check them out!
As far as Aussie-made stuff goes, these were always highly regarded in SA - suppose due to similar conditions.
That’s a lovely vehicle, really like the electrical box 👍
All looks great, only thing I'd change is the canvas roof tent for a rigid shell pop up type.
Thank you so much! Your way to explain is so nice and so didactic, and your reasoning is so clear, that I feel like I've made a good advantage from every second of these 3 videos. Definitely my project will have a lot from you aboard.
Outstanding build Andrew.
This was a awesome series! I loved the troopy build of course but here you were more free of your own stress when it’s not your troopy not in a bad way just in the sense that your free to go wild I guess. Keep up,the great work love your channel
Cool video set. Keep em coming please and thank you.
Fantastic car. I really like the 76. I fully understand the advantages of the Troopy but my heard says 76
Looks like a great job done Andrew they should be proud as punch with that truck.
What a beutiful ride you got Mr. Best of luck from Texas.
Polka-dots on the bonnet! Definitely top of the list. :-D
Solar panel Polka Dots, and a dunking duck on the dash
I bought my first fridge an Engle 30l in 1979 (that's 40 years ago this year) and still have it, it has been in 2 roll overs and has never needed repairs
This applies to everything in life. Always ask yourself, "At what cost?"
Nice build Andrew ! Not real sure about the snack tray on the dash- I am big enough already 😉
Nice electrical set up ,thanks for this video 👍
The perfect place for reading/sun glasses when on a trip. Or playing cards, tissues, light weight objects.
Really enjoyed your video thanks Andrew and Im sure the owner will enjoy the convenience and benefits of the well considered build !
If it was me I would have kept the cyclonic air inlet piece, but replaced the two-piece "L" shaped intake pipe with a single piece as was done. I would think the cyclonic piece would allow the main air filter to last longer, especially in environments with heavy dust.
Oh my, that is an impressive build!
Not sure 'build' applies but certainly very well thought out accessorising - enjoyed the series.
So at what point does it become a 'build' in your eyes?
@@4xoverland I think Toyota did the build, anything after that is accessorising (or modifying). Regardless its an enviable outcome. (ps - its a passenger vehicle not a truck 😉)
Hang on - both factory cyclonic and after market intakes are at the same height - how does one protect better against water?
Absolutely enjoying this series Andrew...the knowledge you are imparting to us is priceless. Thankyou.
Benny Banger the factory ones aren’t water tight, they’re susceptible to taking in water where there are joints in the intake/air box. If you are doing a water crossing above the air entry hight then you will have a lot of problems on your hands haha ..
@@darkhorse4148 oh, fair enough - I thought Andrew was comparing the type of head ( is that what it is called?) and saying the vortex type suffered from water ingress more than the more rudimentary direct intake head. I didn't know that the factory snorkels are not water tight - what is the point of these then? Perhaps they should call them something other than a snorkel - when I was a kid, a snorkel that leaked at the beach was thrown out. Thanks for your reply btw.
They called them raised air intake. Toyota does not use the word snorkel.
@@4xoverland Thanks Andrew. That means for doing water crossings one must change the factory "raised intake" fitting...marketing gone mad in my opinion - why not fit something that is fit for purpose rather than just looking the part? (rhetorical question).
Benny Banger it is entirely Fit For Purpose as per what Toyota says the vehicle is for, as built. As Andrew says it is a Raised Air Intake, not a snorkel. The wading depth of a 76 Series is 700mm, nowhere near bonnet height.
Beautiful 😀
Love your work Andrew, realy enjoy your vids mate👍 safe travels 👍
Legendary brother 🙏🙏🙏
The electrical box is nicely put together and well thought out.
I see a small problem with the two rocker switches on the front panel for the lighting in the tent... If somebody put a bag or something in front of the box, the switches can be pressed into the on position or even possibly broken off; due to bad corrugation roads. Will this not be a problem?
The rest of the build is awesome and thought through for practicality!
Great point on the switches.
Ummm Engel have been going since 1962 building 12v compressor fridges . You should try a Donaldson style pre cleaner either bowl or spinner there is no power loss that you would notice . These results have been Dyno proven not just a tall tail . From memory it was a 5 hp drop on a 300hp motor the air filter life was 4 times greater than without. Nice build but for my style of overland travel it is to reliant on technology. Out bush the simpler the setup the more reliable it will be , vehicle or auxiliary systems does not matter .
pete ryan
Are you riding a horse?
As I see it there is only one component relying on modern technology. One. That's the DC-dc charger. Without that we would have had to resort to high-cyclic batteries and a simple switch for the operator to turn off when camped. Everything else has dual redundancy and is as simples as possible. Nothing vital is complex.
Ok on batteries i still use lead acid n70 to be exact with 3 ways to distribute the power , vsr , 120a hd relay picking its feed off oil pressure sender and a simple red key switch . If i have a cranking battery failure which happens at all the wrong times i just replace the failed cranking battery with one of the others . Same if i have a alternator failure i can easily connect all the batteries to get me home . Last time this happened i was 600k from spare parts . I run fridge , inverter for camera batteries a few led lights elect shower laptop ect ect . All the connections are in one place Anderson plugs of course with a few extra power feeds if i need them . As for the vehicle it has no electronics at all just old school mechanical diesel, something that can be fixed with fencing wire and cable ties . I have had common rail never again nothing but trouble when solo in very remote areas . My background is been a diesel mechanic , trouble shooter field service in remote areas for over 40 years. Even my hot water for shower is passive just a jerrycan on the rear bar simple and very effective. Have seen to many new machines and vehicles broken because a $2 sensor has failed stopping a million $ machine and people in very life threatening situations because of the same . On a saftey note a PLB and a life straw are the 2 most important things you can carry . In remote areas in os you can be dead in less than a day without water food you can go without for easily a week . Never leave your vehicle if you break down many have died because they did . Not only is it shelter it is alsp much easier to see from the air
Hello from West Tennessee USA
Hi Andrew, I found this video particularly captivating. I own a 2014 version, purchased Aug 2017, first forbie. I am currently in Tasmania on a 3 year tour of Oz with my family with two boys aged 5 and 8 and a caravan as our new home. I completed my build over 12 months and learned much from your videos and others. This client build series of videos was of such interest of me for two reasons; one, it revealed how adaptable and appropriate these vehicles are for rugged outback and overland touring, but secondly it gave rich insight into your business involving the Autograph Overland brand. So I am prompted to ask, if you don’t mind, how do you bill the client for your consulting and time overseeing the build? Set fee? Percentage? Or time based? I believe there would be much value in a video on the ‘how to’, of providing such a service. Darren, Australia.
I would of went with " A-S'P-W Signature Overland " instead of Autograph Overland. It sounds more personalized with your Initials and the wording "Signature" and also gives someone the thought of a build being more specialized to suit their needs. Just a thought, but hats off to you Andrew with this build. If only everyone would take the time to sit down and think about things instead of just bolting on items to look good and advertise " Hey look at me ! " and would save them probably a few $$ in the long run and be way more practical.
AussieCamperman What does “would of went” mean?
Nice 76 series. Great life choice advice aswell! Hopefully help me decide between a dual cab and wagon!
Great what experience and knowledge can bring together,thank you.
You are living my dream!
Today's magnets are awesome . Ceiling is fair game.
Respect from 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Very interesting Andrew great build 😎
"Buddies must drool" is appropriately above "air-con"
thank you for doing these videos.
Really interesting video Andrew...and helpful
I have s similar dash cover and my wife stored her sunglasses in there. She burned blisters when she took it out. That's how hot it got inside there. Since then, those pockets have been empty.
Nice video, thanks for sharing 👍
Love all Ur videos ... Keep up the good work Andrew..
Boet, those front pockets on the dash, if this was in SA, would be filled to the rim with biltong and droëwors :)
The most flexible/least flexible principle is exactly how I've tried to explain to people how to choose a vehicle and plan a build, but it's surprising how many people don't do this. I guess not everyone likes making lists
Just wondering Andrew how the snack holder is at night? Does it reflect or glare onto the windshield? This build gave me some ideas, thank you as always!
hi there, Victron make a great range of maintenance chargers. from 7 amp to 30 amp
Hilift jack?vhf radio? I think they are a must,rest the truck looks awesome
Its a great truck.
But what I don't understand is why you wouldn't use the cabin for sleeping. Seems to me comfort and security would be enhanced. And put the brainwork into storage solutions. That's the way I would do it. And then at least your wife might approve it!
The only thing that'd be embarrassing to anyone who tries to purchase any of these parts at your price is the fact that they (the customer) would be requesting to pay double the retail price! 6 285/75/16 tires @ say $160 each with 6 cheapo steel rims at $65 each comes to $1,350.. Who's idea was it to charge the rich Germans $2800 for the package?! That's only ONE example... Some hard core highway robbery goin on round here!
$160 is not even near what the BFGs cost. Do some research.
@@spudboy1328 Ouch... really got me there Einstein! I was off by $40-$50 depending on the time of year seeing how you can get a brand new 285/75/16 BFG off ebay for $213 shipped to your door. On top of that, with winter around the corner, All terrains and snow tires are marked the highest that they'll go for all year long. Then with places like pep boys having deals where you buy 3 tires and get the 4th free. So my $160 per tire isnt that far off. But then again... you're the type of douche who looks for something to nitpick and for the few times in your life, make a point how correct you are and how wrong you perceive others to be. .. If I were you, I'd make a big neon sign so all your neighbors can know what superior knowledge you have of tire prices... oh how popular you'will be!
wish we could get the troop carria hear in the uk
Would love to see a video on how you go about shipping it overland to the client.
It stays in Australia.
Definitely a premium build, however I'd still move that tent all the way forward to improve offroad handling & safety as I said on the last build video. Especially with the huge weight of the long range fuel tank & double wheel carrier beyond the rear axle, when going up steep hills the additional lever action weight from the tent will likely cause front wheel lift.
Nah, that'll only just about pay for the sticker fitted in the video so will be back to wheel lifting at the mere mention of a kerb 😃
Moving that tent will make more of a difference in theory than reality. Things go where they go in a vehicle build for a variety of reasons that are often not apparent to a bystander.
The tent will make no difference at all. It weighs about 28kgs. You would make more difference to offroadability (not a word) by telling the wife to lean back or forward respectively.
@@Bread996 I'm an automotive design engineer & have run a rooftop tent for quite a while on some of Australia's steepest terrain (recently did Barkley River Jeep Track with no issues) & I can tell you it definitely makes a noticeable difference in reality as well as theory. Admittedly I moved mine from further back, however all you need to do is imagine a plumb-bob weight hanging from the centre of the rooftop tent through the vehicle. Anytime you incline the vehicle moving the plumb-bob behind the rear axle means the majority of the weight is being taken on the 2 rear suspension units alone with a leverage factor built in that will cause lift on the front axle. If the tent is far enough forward so the plumb-bob weight stays in front of the rear axle then the leverage effect is towards the front giving increased traction on steep inclines. It's a rough demonstration, however is a reasonable idea of what happens with roof rack loads, especially rooftop tents which is around 60kg of permanent weight up there.
GAJ I expected you’d reply with your credentials and so on. If you were driving that vehicle all day, and I could move that tent 12” forward or back randomly without you knowing the position, I guarantee you wouldn’t know with any certainty how far it had been moved. We aren’t talking about hanging it off the back of the truck here.
Great job on the practical approach to the build and fitment ... I agree the calm may have been a “wiser” choice over the traditional roof top tent. So Ive had a look through the comments all pretty good with lots of thumbs up ..... I have to ask are you in the field of doing long distance builds for clients .... I could very well be interested in a similar type process.
Add on to that the price of a cab/canopy that many people with a tray will buy and that is a scary figure indeed. A lot of it is not transferable to a new vehicle either.
Good stuff!