12 months on - should you buy one?

[@mrkanangra]

I am amazed that none of you guys have installed a desalination system like the RAINMAN system. That will allow you to carry way less water, and fill up ANYWHERE - fresh/brackish/salt water, and means you can stay anywhere for a much longer time. That is the FIRST modification I am adding to my NPS build!. P.S: Love your build!....

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Gday mate, yes have been looking into them and hoping to put one in the next build 👍

[@mrkanangra]

@@exploringoffthegrid Awesome. They are perhaps a game changer in remote touring. I would recommend RAINMAN. I have zero affiliation with them but have friends who use them of yachts and love them. Seems like a no brainer for a remote 4WD setup.

[@BTBSean0]

@@mrkanangra Is there much water in the Desert?

[@mrkanangra]

@@BTBSean0 - mate is ANYONE in the desert full time? - and if so, there are bores, saltwater lakes, the coasts etc, and foul water.Having a Desal, then a RO unit will make life a lot easier. And Mate, WTAF???- YOU do not need to buy one...... I don't normally say much, but your comment is ignorant, uninformed and really something from a dullard that honestly knows NOTHING about long term 4X4 touring..... Sure you have your motorbike and 4wd videos, but Deaslination is an absolute GAME CHANGER for many 4WD tourers. Again mate - YOU ARE AT NO PRESSURE TO PURCHASE ONE, so thanks for your comment!

[@mattkoselowski-wh9vj]

@@BTBSean0 you are an idiot troll!

[@brianjacobs8839]

I am over in South Africa and enjoying this channel. Planning to get my own Isuzu. Will be challenging modifying it on the level of what you guys do in Australia.

[@philliphorstman1687]

Looking forward to seeing the new truck.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

👍

[@marcusthebeast2570]

I love the truck set up, trucks are superior to any 4wd for long distance travel, pretty much everywhere but high country, where the tracks are narrow. The only problem with this type of setup is that you need to be 2.2m tall to comfortably use the kitchen and prep table. In case of the Unimog you need a scaffold to reach the fridge on the tray🤣

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

new subscriber ,glad to be here ,WOW what an amazing setup bud ,im near 70 and as a young fella i saved up a bit of money in the mid late 1970s and i wanted to go bush and see our beautiful country ,i bought a second hand Nissan Patrol 1967 model left from Melbourne and i thought i was pretty well setup as i had a tent a sleeping bag change of clothes and a lil caravan fridge 2nd spare a well equipped tool box a chainsaw room for 80 litres water and a small second petrol tank ,i thought i was pretty flash with my setup ,how times have changed ,your a top operator and with a heap of experience id say ,well done

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Cheers mate, good on you for getting out there and having a go!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep and cracking set ups

[@exploringoffthegrid]

👍

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Morning 😊 Thanks for the pro's & con's 😊Cant wait for the new truck 👍🏼 Greetings And Cheers 🍻 From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks Yusuf

[@GrandadBaz]

Thanks for the walk round of the trucks Rick, I'm keen to watch the new truck build. Thanks for sharing and keep em coming

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks Barry

[@shanro1]

impresive stuff mate. would love to hear more about the liftup job.

[@4x4xplore41]

Superb vehicle Rick. We have had two trays and two canopy s from Dynamic Engineering superb work and service, your truck was there the last time i was just before you let George drive one on Frazer, always watch your videos, keep on having fun.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks mate, and yes loving the Dynamic canopies!

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

Haven’t really done any remote work, go and do the Ann beadell and the canning then see how it fares.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Done the Bruce Highway plenty of times, doesn't get any worse then that! lol

[@Noelzsazsa]

I have used them in my droving camps for years I know how to sort most of the problems out unless you dump a load of cash they are going to have some issues number 1 is getting the torque delivery right the first thing I do is the exhaust and fuel pump and injectors once you power them up they are awesome for towing and the 4x4 will make towing up dirt tracks easy the ride is the biggest issue and for that reason they are not suitable as a travel vehicle I am going to help a mate fit air bags on his dual cab Mitsubishi like we have on bigger truck cabin's yeah awesome tow truck just don't push it

[@stabi446]

0:20 Hey rick nice work mate ive a single cab on the way myself for atw and dynamic build. Don't know what you think about a slide out pantry with tables to do food prep and on the back of the pantry a fold down table for a wash , cleaning area idea's endless cheers

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Love it 👍

[@KianKad-s4g]

Love it man!, I change the designs as I am in North America so it is a different planet!, but really like the brand and its reliability and practicality of it!

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Bloody awesome build Rick. You’ve just about thought of everything you need to make it the ultimate touring rig.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks mate

[@Adventures_With_The_Missus]

Currently in the process of fitting out our new canopy in our truck, and are going the way of the Milwaukee packout gear, lightweight, super convenient in a different amount of sizing, and allows me to remove the tools etc from the truck when we are back home to utilise back in the shed. Highly rate it, I know a few other builds that have utilised it also to good effect.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Yes great gear

[@ZviAzimov]

Could you still put a tent above the cab for kids/guests on this kind of build?

[@eliecodil4710]

How to oder the super single rim for isuzu elf 4x4 or canter?

[@mickytashy]

Love your work 👍🏿

[@LeaveMeAlonePlz]

What an incredible rig!

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks mate

[@Brenocowie]

Awesome work mate

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@boatbuddy]

Please do a couple of fotos, as i am based in South Africa.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

👍

[@1greghawk]

Im curious , on corrugated roads what psi do u drop the super singles down to (and from what psi is highway psi). cheers

[@abdalbateeh6766]

Great job 👏

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thank you! 😃

[@ZviAzimov]

Could you still put a tent above the cab with solar above for kids/guests on this kind of build?

[@deanmagennis4759]

Put a slide on van on single cab with lift off legs so you can take a decent size boat behind and launch it when set up that's my dream

[@exploringoffthegrid]

That's the go mate

[@TechStories79]

Hey mate, how far off is the build video the single cab?

[@andrewtoon1954]

Is it true you can't fit air suspension seat in single cab

[@RS-xz5hr]

Most that right side space is just storage? Just a tiny nook for living!

[@JamesOverend-c4k]

Has it been Tuned? I have see people getting awesome results tuning Isuzu Trucks.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Yes mate, makes a big difference

[@frankluo230]

Whats your opinion of a single cab, upgraded king shocks, super singles, dual fuel tanks, water tanks on a 2wd truck? 17000lb Sherpa winch. All up less than 7t. Not aim for the most remote place on earth but anywhere a supply truck or civilization can reach.

[@exploringoffthegrid]

With good research, planning and not pushing the limit of the vehicle too far you should be fine mate

[@mickytashy]

@@exploringoffthegridthat’s what I’m thinking single cab 4x2

[@Noelzsazsa]

I have own a few i know the bad point's they are an awesome little truck with the right exhaust and fuel modifications sort the torque out awesome as for a travel vehicle and 4x4 my last choice you will end up with back problem's the roof needs to be raised so suspension seats can be fitted and some air bags under the cabin getting Off a muddy building site is about the 4x4 capacity of them providing they have a front diff lock don't drive over 80km or it will destroy top gear

[@iammickt]

What license has to be used to drive one of these? How are they with towing?

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Gday mate, a truck license is required and they are great for towing 🍻

[@TheBrenoWilkoShow]

Hey mate can we see a vid of the outboard motor being harnessed and lowered? Just trying to grasp the concept of this. For eg. Does the outboard get scratched when lowering it? Does it scrap on the truck when lowering it also raising it up back into position?

[@exploringoffthegrid]

When using the harness, I just hold the outboard out from the back of the truck, the little Suzuki is not heavy and real easy to move around

[@TheBrenoWilkoShow]

@@exploringoffthegrid ok cheers mate. My outboard is 20hp mercury will that be ok?

[@berenddijkstra4712]

I have a challenge for you a setup for wheel chair exies

[@roberts.wilson1848]

what's the fuel consumption for one of these being driven like that, offroad, overlanding, etc..?

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Gday mate, sorry I never really take much notice of fuel consumption - as long as I have enough to get to the next refill is all I worry about.

[@cdennes]

Another KZbinr with similar setup gets approx 1000km from 280 litres of fuel.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Looking good.👍💪 They are beasts. 🦍 I might have missed it but are your actuators strong enough to raise the top for sleeping with the Jimmy boat on top? Howdy from Florida 👣🏖🐬🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🌞🌊

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks mate, and yes they are easily strong enough!

[@saltyfreediver5203]

Mate how do u find soft sand on beach- r they to heavy ?

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Not at all mate, get your pressures right and they eat it up!

[@saltyfreediver5203]

@@exploringoffthegrid in port macquare i get stuck occasionally even with minimal pressure at high tide hahah but i would luv to have 1 of these- so many purposes

[@caillinharris]

What sort of fuel economy are you getting out of these setups. Cheers

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Gday mate, sorry I am not the one to ask as I never calculate it!

[@mrkanangra]

Would absolutely LOVE to see a real world comparison between the RUNVA and SHERPA 25K winches.......

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Yeah mate, I haven't had anything to do with the Runva's but will be interesting to see how they go. Sherpa's have never let me down so that's why I stuck with them!

[@robertboyle7790]

Put a boat and trailer on the single cab would be nice.

[@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia]

Nice one Rick - when I met you at Aratula the set-up of this rig looked pristine! Looking forward to seeing how the new single cab comes out. I may even get rid of my coaster bus and get an Isuzu for my adventures 😀

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Thanks, and yeah you won't regret going a truck

[@DanielGamum-dx6yh]

Is this still available. 03/10/2024...1815hrs.

[@TheBteam2025]

What’s a setup like this cost? 300k?

[@exploringoffthegrid]

There abouts!

[@TheBteam2025]

Thanks @@exploringoffthegrid

[@ratanaofficial6082]

Why they didnt show us where they sleep ???

[@simonjones2645]

watch it again ...

[@Son.of.4rt]

only problem is is you build your rig around electrical and suttle weather. most likely that will falter and the weather will destroy your rig

[@bennocooper7787]

I just like to know why everyone doing touring trucks I don't understand it looks to big to take places

[@SeniorBenjamin-r2m]

Lindgren Landing

[@nickking8317]

Single cab RV body

[@mariomanestar4804]

Put a diesel generator

[@exploringoffthegrid]

Don't know why anyone would want or even need one in this day and age!

[@robbierolly453]

Nice only 600g

[@rtarrant1]

I guess if you have to ask the price… you can’t afford one.

[@whileysea]

I had to STOPP watching after 5 Minutes. It's all great, nice and dandy. BUT NOT AFFORDABLE FOR NON RICH PEOPLE!!!

[@hi9580]

There's nothing cheaper with the same payload, towing and 4wd capabilities.

[@jamestemple5696]

Cool rigs!! How bout a stand up shower and toilet on the back of the new rig…. ?

[@exploringoffthegrid]

That sounds good, a few creature comforts hey

[@jamestemple5696]

@@exploringoffthegrid I reckon! Being a single cab you could utilize the space where the extra cab would have been. Toilet one side and shower on the other. Pull out staircases, with waste and water tank underneath… ?

[@rabbits77]

How much would this rig cost??