300 Series Tackling Skytrek
9:26
14 күн бұрын
Organizing the 300 Series
4:17
Жыл бұрын
Austrack Tanami Awning Upgrade
6:13
How NOT to Make a Campfire
6:38
Жыл бұрын
We got a Land Cruiser 300 Series!!
5:04
2022 Austrack Tanami X15B
6:53
2 жыл бұрын
Trapped For 2 Days - Flash Flood
6:32
Barrington Tops in a Camper Trailer
7:19
100 Series Land Cruiser Solo Camping
13:14
Bush Picnic in our Jimny
8:58
3 жыл бұрын
Trailer Suspension & Backyard Coffee
9:42
The Jimny Hits The Beach
14:38
3 жыл бұрын
Camping With My Jimny In The Rain
10:28
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@hcolyn
@hcolyn 2 күн бұрын
Those are some amazing spots, and great to see you sharing it with the kids and dogs. RIP plakkies 😢
@peterlee543
@peterlee543 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Look forward to doing that track one day. Is your 300 the Dusty Bronze colour? Thanks.
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍🏻 yes it’s Dusty Bronze (very dusty at the moment).
@hcolyn
@hcolyn 17 күн бұрын
What a nice drive, and good to see the doggos out there as well! Looking forward to the next one.
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, we love having the pups along for the ride!
@douglascorbett4160
@douglascorbett4160 25 күн бұрын
You are a typical South African whinger.
@haojieye-sz2hb
@haojieye-sz2hb 26 күн бұрын
What type of oil are you using? Many suggest using 5W-40 or 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 for towing. What do you think?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 19 күн бұрын
I just recently had my cruiser serviced in Adelaide and had a good discussion with the service team on this point. At the moment I'm just dropping in the 0W-20 oil per the dealer advice. My personal view (unsupported by statistics), is the gearbox oil is of greater concern than the engine oil and will likely go the route of a gearbox oil cooler once it's out of warranty.
@haojieye-sz2hb
@haojieye-sz2hb 26 күн бұрын
LOL, that was you! You're famous now. Someone else posted a video of you getting stuck while getting off the boat. :
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 25 күн бұрын
Yeah that was me 😂 had a good bit of practice with the van on sand now, but could always happen again. All part of the fun 👍🏻
@hcolyn
@hcolyn Ай бұрын
Regardless of what the recommended route looks like, this was the better option 🎉 Excited for the next episode!
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Ай бұрын
Thanks mate, we thought so too. Next one is in the works 👍🏻
@suepalmer6243
@suepalmer6243 Ай бұрын
Great video. Love your set up. We are looking to buy a Tanami 15L - your Bunutec awning is fantastic, might have to copy your idea when we get our van.
@Siyabonga158
@Siyabonga158 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Really enjoyed it. Your accent though, are you South African? Doesn’t sound Aussie, or are my ears deceiving me 😅
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I am indeed South African, been in Australia for 9 years now and have probably picked up some little accent changes during that time 😁
@Sprial
@Sprial 2 ай бұрын
Hey i was wondering how the Caravan was holding up after 2 years?
@ShoeysAdventures
@ShoeysAdventures 2 ай бұрын
yeah a long term review would be nice, any issues ect
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 2 ай бұрын
We’ve since moved onto a full sized Jayco, but did have the Austrack for nearly 18 months and can report we were very happy with it outside of a few initial teething issues. Will do a rundown and share to the channel in the near future.
@glennhilber700
@glennhilber700 3 ай бұрын
Great Video. Why the change from the Austrack?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 3 ай бұрын
The Austrack was fantastic, but with our second little one on the way and some bigger, longer trips on the horizon, we decided to upgrade to the bigger van. Being able to live comfortably regardless of weather and all but zero setup time was a big draw card.
@snakeo99
@snakeo99 4 ай бұрын
Nice vid! Sounds like you did all the right things, so not much you can do yo avoid getting bogged. Did you try the cruiser traction control in Sand mode? Interested in what GVM you went with to!
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! The funny part is I don’t actually mind getting bogged, it’s all part of getting to know the rig and getting to know its unique points. I did try the TC at the Dilli Village entry but I can’t say it made a noticeable difference. The cruiser GVM is the Old Man Emu 3.9t upgrade. I’m super happy with it so far.
@enasleventis
@enasleventis 4 ай бұрын
This is why I have cancelled my order for a 300 series to replace my 2018 200 series I will keep my 200 series as long as possible
@georgeapostolou6495
@georgeapostolou6495 4 ай бұрын
Why aren't your back wheels spinning when your getting off the boat?
@snakeo99
@snakeo99 4 ай бұрын
Drivers side rear wheel was in a hole and spinning
@jerryfrench2981
@jerryfrench2981 4 ай бұрын
@@snakeo99 there's an argument for leaving traction control on then.
@4bnewb969
@4bnewb969 4 ай бұрын
Nice car. Nice rear drawers, I’ve been looking at the same system for my Prado. Assume the cover/box over the fridge is removable, is it sturdy enough to use as a shelf for say, camp chairs etc ? Cheers
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 4 ай бұрын
Correct the surround is removable and will hold anything you’re likely to get up there, certainly chairs. Drifta also makes a removable insert if you need a flat deck once the fridge is out.
@johnpitt2742
@johnpitt2742 4 ай бұрын
it would pay to carry 6 max tracks then you could start your self recovery by putting two tracks behind your car and reversing then putting 4 in front and driving forward also tie about 5m of rope to each track then you wont have look for them when you get out
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 4 ай бұрын
We’ve upped the kit to 8 tracks since this trip and use the tethers every time without exception 👍🏻
@johnpitt2742
@johnpitt2742 4 ай бұрын
it pays to get up speed before starting to turn
@jrx3361
@jrx3361 3 ай бұрын
Momentum!! 🎉
@ronvandam1712
@ronvandam1712 5 ай бұрын
All those great extras but still no coloured ribbon on the maxtrax?????
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, that was my expensive lesson for this trip. We don’t use the maxtrax without them anymore. You should see them attached to the tracks when we attempt the Dilli Village entry.
@GarryWilson-f8t
@GarryWilson-f8t 5 ай бұрын
Manual states turn off lane keeping assist and pre-collision system when towing. Enjoyed the show. 😃
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
That makes total sense. I’m ashamed to admit the manual is probably my last reference point for these things 😂
@concretecutting
@concretecutting 5 ай бұрын
What campsite's did you stay in? We are considering taking our van over there next year.
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
We stayed at: Eli Fenced Camping Area (Zone 4) although there are some great spots in the unfenced area that would suit a van. Cathedrals On Fraser - great spot with a pretty easy entry. The tracks inside the grounds are quite tight but doable with the big van. All the amenities of a caravan park and has fire pits. Dilli Village - really great little grassed campsite. Doesn’t have ocean views but a great spot if your timing is tight onto or off the ferry. I’d ring ahead if you’re taking a van and the caretakers will happily help out with the entry track. Also has a few communal fire pits.
@spudboy1328
@spudboy1328 5 ай бұрын
That's a big old van to be pulling through soft sand! And I see in one of your comments that you got the car down to 8PSI, so you've got nowhere to go after that!
@WilliamPradoGXL
@WilliamPradoGXL 5 ай бұрын
Welcome back! Good to see you post up the bogs and failures too. Many people are too proud to share these moments.
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words. We do try to share the real experience.
@michaelgbo
@michaelgbo 5 ай бұрын
17:10 Hi - I’m the guy in the Prado who pulled you out of the sand at Dili village. 😂 Good to see you guys got out okay and nice to meet the two of you as well! Nice video.
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! Thanks for the helping hand and great to meet you too! Think I’ll need to start packing a Prado as part of my recovery gear 😂
@donr62
@donr62 5 ай бұрын
Can you share details of that tyre deflator tool you used?
@donr62
@donr62 5 ай бұрын
Enjoyable video and thanks for sharing the good and not so good parts of your trip. As one who has never driven on sand, what do you think you could’ve done differently to prevent bogging? Lower pressures?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
@@donr62 Since we've got 8 wheels to deflate I actually use two types; a Carbon Offload Digital Speedy Tyre Deflator (shown in the video) and a set of Tuff Terrain Quick Connect Deflators. I hook up the quick connects to the caravan (15psi for this trip) and deflate the car manually (8psi - 15psi for this trip).
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
@@donr62 in some of the areas like the entry to Dilli Village, trying to get 6+ tons through that entry without getting stuck is almost inevitable (the caretakers actually recommend calling ahead if you're towing so they can recover you). Our tyre pressures were 8psi - 15psi for the full trip so wouldn't say we could go much lower. Inskip and the barge exit would be our fault. We got caught up on the mainland with the kids and decided to risk the crossing just before high tide (which I do not recommend). Inskip I tried to veer off the well trodden track and got bogged immediately and the barge exit dropped us onto the soft sand rather than the compacted area below the tide line. The campsite was unfortunately a combination of the turning circle and weight of the caravan. With the combined towing weight the only solution for us was correct momentum and tyre pressures, and see how far you get and recover from there. Extra Maxtrax also help (just don't lose them).
@keithmatthias4348
@keithmatthias4348 5 ай бұрын
Wow. Been a long time since the last video upload. Jeep T-shirts not allowed. But lekker video anyway 👍
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Guess I’ll need to do some Toyota merch shopping 😃
@AndrewHan777
@AndrewHan777 5 ай бұрын
Whether snorkel leaking?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
I know some owners have had an issue with the air filter getting wet in heavy rain. Hasn't been an issue for us so far, and will be swapping it out for the Safari Armax shortly.
@warrenmurphy539
@warrenmurphy539 5 ай бұрын
can you tell me where you bought the fitting that screws on under your sink to take the cam lock
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
Bought it off a guy that sells them on the Austrack Owners Facebook group. If you do a search for the word 'camlock' on the group you should find him.
@warrenmurphy539
@warrenmurphy539 5 ай бұрын
@@ImpalaOverland Thankyou
@AndyL940
@AndyL940 5 ай бұрын
You should stay home … destroyed the paddock. Wanker 🤌🤌🤌
@Andrew-lb3tt
@Andrew-lb3tt 7 ай бұрын
Hi are you please able to tell me the name and type of rims please size etc and tyres please ? Thanks
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
They’re 18 inch King Wheel Daytona Euro rims.
@lifetimelearnerstutoring3483
@lifetimelearnerstutoring3483 9 ай бұрын
I was very interested in this video as we have a similar problem with the same awning on a Stoney Creek hybrid. We also have a problem that water runs from the roof, along the awning mounting and down over our fridge door when it rains. Looking to replace our awning with something similar.
@Chris-by8eh
@Chris-by8eh 9 ай бұрын
are you still traveling and doing videos ?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 5 ай бұрын
Hey mate, had to take a little unplanned hiatus but more content coming soon.
@Br3ndo1891
@Br3ndo1891 11 ай бұрын
Wow that’s impressive, I think if that was offered as an option from factory it would be very popular!
@educationunlocked7359
@educationunlocked7359 11 ай бұрын
Thank you. That’s a real situation and a humble gentleman that gets to the point 👌🍻
@BERNARD-om7kt
@BERNARD-om7kt 11 ай бұрын
I notice you have an extendable ladder, do you stow it in the tow vwhicle or in the van?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland 11 ай бұрын
That would be the rooftop tent ladder, I keep it in the back of the car in the gap next to the fridge. It's surprisingly handy to have it when setting up the camper.
@stevencrosby8313
@stevencrosby8313 Жыл бұрын
What is the name of that camp ground?
@greatape7258
@greatape7258 Жыл бұрын
What colour is that
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
It's Dusty Bronze, best colour for the 300 in my opinion. I may be biased though 😁
@greatape7258
@greatape7258 Жыл бұрын
@@ImpalaOverland it looks good with the black wheels
@92classicmal
@92classicmal Жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for the video. Like where you located heater, what brand ,model heater and could you still recommend. It’s a mine field out there with brands etc etc. thank you
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
We went with a standard eBay purchase for ours and there's ample info online about how they work and troubleshooting any little issues you might encounter. If you are worried though, and happy to pay the premium, go for the Eberspacher unit that the chinese models all copy. I'd also recommend going smaller than you think - recently installed a 2kW unit in our new 22ft caravan and it's more than ample. Good luck in your search 👍
@williegitau6680
@williegitau6680 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful mods on your cruiser🎉
@williegitau6680
@williegitau6680 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful mods on your cruiser🎉
@chandamusonda6883
@chandamusonda6883 Жыл бұрын
For the lane departure assist, I think in the next update they should put the steering system they have in the Twin brother LX 600, which is an electric steering system. I agree using the brakes to pulse the car back into its lane is extremely dangerous. Toyota should get have to consider changing that.
@Daryl465
@Daryl465 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Victoria
@jerryfrench2981
@jerryfrench2981 Жыл бұрын
Stupid question did you drop the tyre pressures. I'd have gone down to maybe 15 PSI.
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
Good question - yes I dropped tyres on car and van but it didn't make a marked difference. I didn't record it sadly, but we even tried snatching from the road with a Prado but the rig wouldn't budge. I was genuinely shocked at how instantly the whole lot just sunk in and stayed there.
@markstemmett5296
@markstemmett5296 Жыл бұрын
I have had none of the mechanical issues you refer to. Wonder if the SA spec is different. I have heard complaints of caravans swaying though
@SudoFed41
@SudoFed41 Жыл бұрын
What seat covers do you use? Great video!!!
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
They're Gotya Covered seat covers made in WA. Theyve done about 20,000km so far and still look like new.
@SudoFed41
@SudoFed41 Жыл бұрын
Which model 300 did you go with and why?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
This is a GX (base model) - we chose this one as it has the highest payload, no carpets (vinyl floor) and no third row seats. Cost was also a driver since we can pour more funds into modifications.
@Mike-lc7hf
@Mike-lc7hf Жыл бұрын
Are you able to give me some feedback about your Tanami X15 as I am looking to buy one. I would really appreciate this. many thanks
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, it's a great van if you accept it for what it is. They're actually pretty hardy, but you pay the weight penalty (this 15ft hybrid weighs almost the same as a full size 19ft caravan). The reality of this price point is you'll probably get a good van, but it will be 95% acceptable and the last 5% will be sorted through warranty or DIY fixes. On my van in particular (not saying this is the case for all hybrids) it needed a basic service on day 1, various minor electric tidy ups and the wheel alignment was laughable. So, if you're happy with some minor tidying up you'll likely be very happy with one, alternatively you may actually be better off buying a used van where these minor fixes have already been done.
@grootliam
@grootliam Жыл бұрын
Mooi man. Does much water get in between the awning and the van when it rains or did you seal that gap?
@ImpalaOverland
@ImpalaOverland Жыл бұрын
At first use we were getting some water seeping through, but after applying a light bead of body sealer along the join between the awning cover and the aluminium backing we managed to eliminate that. We found the trick now is to fully open the cover and flip it back toward the van too so it acts like a cover for that gap.
@felipeochoa1662
@felipeochoa1662 Жыл бұрын
land cruiser looks great without the roof rack!
@snakeo99
@snakeo99 Жыл бұрын
Interesting situation! I have always thought I'd never need a winch, but it would very hard to get out of this one without it.
@davidvanbreda9056
@davidvanbreda9056 Жыл бұрын
Lovely truck! Nice video