4 Years In A Prado - Regrets and Wins

[@Angler233]

This is so inspiring. I am going to bite the bullet and upgrade to a dual USB ciggy port.

[@vaughanscott7308]

Stunning and brave

[@intimatespearfisher]

😂​@@vaughanscott7308

[@Pat.Mustard]

Thank you for your service 🫡

[@oggyoggy1299]

Think carefully. I did the same and lived to regret it. I only ever used the one port and am still paying it off.

[@hollandx2]

Just imagining your face when you see the 2-for-1 packet

[@paulcallaghan4287]

I have a 120 prado with 300k on the clock. So far, I haven't had a reason to upgrade. Still running as good as new. I got the 4l V6 and its just brilliant. To be honest, its so good I'm too scared to upgrade in the fear the upgrade is not as good 😅

[@1Coolbanana]

I went from a 120 V6 to a 150 diesel and it wasnt an upgrade. As long as your ok with the fuel consumption but really, its not that much more.

[@paulcallaghan4287]

​@1Coolbanana taking into account maintenance on a diesel, and from past experience, the petrol is cheaper overall. And it's so smooth and quite.

[@b3nz0r12]

120 D4D, 225k. Feel ya, not much out there feels like a true upgrade.

[@johnphanos1753]

I upgraded to the 2022 VX Prado from my 2018 VX just so I could get the 150Kw engine. Plus the tradein offer from Toyota was too good to refuse. Luv the Prado.

[@dan-raica]

How many kms and what did they offer?

[@FroggysGoldProspecting]

I have a 2010 with 30k of extras, it’s done 14 trips to and from the WA goldfields from the Gold Coast plus a 17,000k trip through some extremely rough tracks in the Pilbara and Kimberley region, places where I used the rear locker to get me into trouble and needed the front and rear plus winch to get me out, the only thing I’ve broken has been an alternator from driving thousands of K’s on mining haul roads, it was full of tiny rock particles, oh yes I have winched my friend out in his big tough twin turbo v8 200 series after constantly bagging the soccer mum car, that was the highlight of my 4wd life, I’m about to give the car a big birthday before heading off again in March for another 5 month gold prospecting trip.

[@errolpleash7313]

My Bluetooth was good when I got the Prado at 100,000 klms just under 3 years old. Quickly went to between bad & useless. Didn't realise it may have been an OEM issue, too late now. Thanks for the info. Got the Kaon tranny cooler too. Even without towing, the tranny temps were reaching 120°c on a 9° night ( running down to the Sunny Coast) when you have a DPF burn in hilly terrain. Lightly loaded at that. 1 person, a fridge & overnight bag. Fixed now😊 Love the Kaon gear, credit to Aussie Industry. I rely on laser cutters for my work, so get what they do, love their products. Toyo ATII here in std size, very happy with them. Ran them on my Frontera in the end, ran Pirelli Scorpian A/T prior. Think the permanent 4wd & doughy power in the Prado help wet weather wheel spin massively. No more breaking traction at 80kph when you drop 3 gears to overtake 😁 Dobinsons MRA as of 3 months ago. Love that.Not driving downhill (as much) by OEM default.

[@4x4touring47]

Love your work Harry! The Kaon table has been brilliant in my 90 series Prado - they dont do one for my older model so I bought the 150 table like yours and then got a 3mm piece of ally sheet cut to the same size as my door card for the barn door and then carefully cut out the holes and used rivnuts in the door and bolted it all in that way so in effect it has an ally splashback which looks and functions bloody beautifully!! You made it look really easy undoing those damn tight little elastic loops . . . . I always struggled to get hold of it and hurt my fingertips so I did a nice little hack of using a really small arribeener around each loop which tucks away nicely on the side edge of the table when locked in place and makes it soo dam easy to open now.

[@Feebeeee]

Thanks for the honest feedback & always enjoy a dose of Fred too. Good on you Harry, living the dream, enjoy!

[@ShoeysAdventures]

Nice overview Harry, definetly Australias most modified Prada at this point. the Redvision/Rogue would have been better than the egon for that application I reckon.

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic honest review, I wonder if you would also like to be able to adjust your caravan airbags without accessing the inside of the van. Love the set-up too. Crazy the difference a steel bar makes compared to alloy, hit a cow with ours and only a slight concave on the indicator panel of the bar.

[@luke2956]

I've got the previous facelift 150 VX V6 Petrol (with the horrible looking "teardrop" head lights) but man, I love it. If it wasn't my daily driver for work, and I got to go out on more adventures than I do, I'd use your build as inspiration. For now she's mostly stock aside from tyres, with a few small upgrades planned. Too bad I cant fix that front end look though.

[@FroggysGoldProspecting]

I will choose the petrol over the diesel next time

[@stuartriedy402]

Excellent look at the what you need to make a good vehicle a great and safe vehicle, thanks for sharing

[@ruubenvandenheuvel2869]

Nice one Harry. I have my GME XRS BT1 clamped to the gear stick, facing backwards. Seriously comfy leaning on the centre console to access. Also frees up the steering wheel.

[@michaelmcroberts4398]

Great honest run down video Harry!

[@macdouglas1087]

I’ve got a 120 v6 Prado supercharged, seriously I’m gunna buy another v6 Prado and completely overhaul and supercharge it, I don’t wanna ever upgrade to anything else, best car I’ve ever had. 550***klms and still going strong. When this one dies I will transfer all my accessories.

[@errolpleash7313]

I probs should have bought the V6 too, instead of the 2.8.... Petrol head at heart 😂

[@macdouglas1087]

@@errolpleash7313 trust me if you do supercharge it, you will never ever look back.

[@ifluro]

30:56 There's a speaker wire that can rub. Under the centre console. Causes no sound or volume control

[@MarkCooper-rv4fr]

All Preso’s have a factory trans cooler. It uses a heat exchanger through the radiator. The trans oil pass through the radiator then through your kaon air cooler.

[@b3nz0r12]

Not only that, the prados, well 120s anyway seem to have a pretty hefty cooling system, so as long as you don't drive like a dingus you don't need to add a cooler (even when towing something reasonable)

[@ScottBrisAust]

Sounds like maybe you should put some bush wrap on the clearview mirrors to stop the scratching?

[@VinceWilkins-o7f]

Thanks Harry!

[@yipsilochlan4528]

Keep up your great work Harry. Love the vids. Merch buyer here!😊

[@marklaurendet1861]

A nice summary of the accessories, be very interested in seeing how the Lithium Battery works out,and what rear bar you get. How has your air filter box worked on dusty roads? Any dust getting through? We are in the process of fitting our Prado VX out. Lot more basic than yours :) My biggest complaint is the leaky rear door seals, even when all the recirculate options have been turned off.

[@roblynch9219]

On my built 200 (in the US east coast).. I have totally destroyed both Kaon shock guards.. be happy to show pics, but switching to thick steel ones. They did protect the shock mount but died in the process...

[@addhmann]

My favorite no cooking video mate, owning the same Prado absulutely brilliant, thank you for the advise...how good is Kaon, theyre working on 20litre water storage side steps but not available yet. The other bit I picked up is no option to feed 30litre water tank without pressure, I didn't quite understand your resolution for that but all good.

[@TheOldFellasTravels]

More and more of late I think tyres brands are suited to different vehicles and purpose of use. My experience in Tyres is pretty much the opposite to your experience. I've had two sets of Toyo and the Goldfields tares them apart. BF Goodrich have a very good reputation up here for resistance to sidewall stacking. Yoko Geolandar's I'm still trialling but seem to be doing well. Great review mate. I also use the Egon hub, great kit. I'm definitely jealous of your Prado setup mate.

[@MG-217]

Great video, thank you men, greeting from Israel brother.

[@williehasenbos4899]

Fredd looks happy !!

[@chappy6817]

As much as I wanted to go with a Toyota I just couldn’t go past the reliability of the Pajero. I dont love the look of either but it’s a tool for a job. May upgrade to a 300 if they prove good after a few years.

[@Azazel518]

Great review...but here's a question. if you were just about to head out and buy a Prado, what would be the 10 main most upgrades you would put on it first?

[@gentx]

Great vid, I'm peachy keen for the results from your under bonnet lithium test, cheers

[@trentfitzgibbins4839]

So good! Great video only issue is I'm going to spend more money but love it

[@coopl1]

Kaon sump guard doesn't have to be removed to change oil or filter. Unlike the factory guard.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

People love to laugh at Prados but they are very good reliable vehicles. Our 90 is now 22 years old and is still great.

[@RobbMinion]

Interesting vid, now with a tune and the amount of klms you have done whats the fuel economy like? Say highway, towing and not towing and around town also?

[@sambeazley3900]

Lots of inspiration for my 120

[@earthboyrod]

full transparency, except for the engine tune 🤣

[@TwoCrabsAdventures]

You are doing good so far! Only 6 years to go, pretty serious faults with mods and people who install mods. Do you think the future is factory modified vehicles? For example have you done anything that a standard new Tremor, GR, Blade couldn't do? I used to be a mod mod mod. I think factory testing has its merit these days.

[@firetofork]

There isn’t a single factory vehicle that suits my needs. If there was I would have bought it

[@jamesmcmillan2656]

Looking forward to your battery test. Just the weight saving alone would be great.

[@leisamaguire4718]

Hey just subscribed loving your cooking tips 😋

[@GWMTANK]

Will you run the solar screens if you cant see out the back anyway to keep the back cooler?

[@NICUofficial]

29:38 "coffees," thing I (American) understand well, "making Rhondas" (???), "Tins" (??), making little cheese platters, yes I understand that ah the English language teasing bro I love your passion for your vehicle I feel the exact same way about my 2018 4Runner :) also, this helped me think ahead on my build

[@Surfshack77]

Great rundown Harry. As always, love your open and honest opinions when reviewing your gear. Am considering swapping from McHitch to DO35, any thoughts?

[@angeloudy]

Would be interested to see how the lithium holds up. I would assume they all degrade over time depending on heat insulation. I had an Itech one for one year and it already degraded to the level I can feel it when pushing the start button.

[@AmieeBoyland-xc6kn]

Hey Harry, Just wondering where you got the mounts from for your 270? We’ve installed a 270 from another company that has the forward piece as well but the mounting position on our rack means it sits a little too far forward for the mount and has a slight flex in the awning frame because it’s not quite in the right spot to hold the load. The shape of the mount you have on the front seems like it might help us with that issue

[@GYP-ms7ko]

Hi mate great video again. How do you find the convex lens? Do they screw with you judging distance. I am thinking of changing due to the blind spots on the flat ones

[@l_2107]

Another informative video! Love your details and feedback on prado mods. Im living in Melbourne, and got a 2022 prado vx. Im really keen to get mods but wondering hows your experience with Toyota warranty claims so far? Especially after dyno and gvm upgrade

[@bluecent]

Agree about the brakes. They are pissweak on these vehicles.

[@JasonChrimes-bt6fy]

Harry. Ya know ya shit. Less waffle. Gidgets promo's, etc. Wish we all had your money. Still thoroughly enjoyed the vid.

[@1Coolbanana]

Awesome stuff. I have a 2019, with the 130 kw but I dont tow anything and the car is only used as an offroader. Ive got the richards lock up kit and so far so good. How do you know this was the cause and if so, was it an isolated event or common. You got me paranoid now! 😆

[@nathanleicht2649]

Great vid, which bar keeper's friend product do you use for your stainless? I have a stainless smoker lid that gets some occaisional surface rust on it

[@darrenhale6320]

Harry the water isn’t getting in the gap caused by the strap the strap is acting like a wick

[@Off.Track4x4]

Man alot of youtubers wheel studs snapping... Did the mechanic say it was due to over tension on the nuts? Most mechanics I see use air pressure rattle guns not toque wrenchs.

[@DonGraham-w6y]

Fred is having a ball😂

[@baumie461]

Geez you're a grub....BUT I LOVE IT! Something that obviously gets used and real life usage, not a clean advertisement for companies. 👌👍🍻

[@beam3250]

Great and fun video. Can you show the mod on the ARB inflator in detail please? Always bothers me holding that thing

[@user-fr5pl1zf5f]

Bullbar looks great. Is it an issue if the bar is TOO strong and impacts deform the chassis rails? I would prefer to bar deforms and sacrifices itself i stead of my chassis

[@michaelbaylis1631]

been a reliable car. then lists some major show shoppers

[@ManionsK]

Is your scanguage up to date? I had the same issue and it was a firmware update thing. No issues since.

[@mattC5991]

Do you find with the nittos the steering wheel gets a subtle wobble at times? Have been to 2 tyre joints both cant balance it out?

[@klodee1]

great video harry, all honest feedback, but how did you get gme mount to stick to the dash??? i’ve tried most but they seem to fall off especially once ambient temp warms up

[@firetofork]

I had to screw it in

[@klodee1]

@@firetofork ouch was hoping that wasn’t the answer, thanks and loving the content.

[@robsmith8872]

I used silicone, been on a couple of years, no issues.

[@Pat.Mustard]

I used 3M Scotch tape Extreme from Bunnings. Been on 12 months and has never come off. The 3M stuff that comes with the mount lasted about a month.

[@4bnewb969]

@@klodee1Pirate Camp Co have a bracket that you mount the hand piece to specifically for the Prado 150. Bolts into an existing 10mm behind the Rhs centre console cover. No drilling. A bit expensive for what it is but might be worth a look if you don’t want to drill your dash

[@markhiggins3054]

Wondering of how you fill the water tank and where is the breather etc.

[@marcusrwalker]

Would have liked to know the weight of the car and your fuel usage. Cheers.

[@intimatespearfisher]

Good old Toyota carrier bolts with no locktite on them 🤦‍♂️

[@OutbackBowmans]

Does the manager 30 allow both battery & solar charge at the same time? Could be why you're getting 36amps? Either way - its a good thing!

[@firetofork]

@@OutbackBowmans it does but the charge limit is still usually 30a- they just take less from the alternator

[@joshuamclean6564]

What is the dust ingress like? The Kaon rear table looked really dusty.

[@firetofork]

That’s from when I smashed the back window- it’s very dust proof usually

[@doradosurfcharters]

You hit a concrete pilar at 20 kmh and the airbags dont go off ?

[@jakepalmer1986]

I believe there is a certain speed you have to get above to trigger the sensors in the crash bar

[@dellh5029]

Ofc not. If you’re not likely to headbutt the steering wheel, airbags won’t trigger.

[@redbulbul56]

Where can I get the water reel ?

[@channavuthing7444]

You going to upgrade to the 250?

[@thewiredfox2691]

Are beadlockers illegal where you are? [USA, here]

[@firetofork]

@@thewiredfox2691 yes

[@deanriley5690]

Try RFI antennas

[@retrogear]

50,000 soccer-mums can’t be wrong…

[@R_Polly]

Dude my volume hardly ever works! Worst part of the car

[@stevemcnaughton324]

What front recovery points do you have?

[@firetofork]

The ones that came with the offroad animal bar

[@chasem3549]

Video was uploaded 3 hours ago. How come your comment is 7 days old?

[@Dttouring]

Most likely early access though Patreon.

[@firetofork]

Yep early Patreon access

[@LukeKnight-x9l]

Just saying, as a many dog owner, stop throwing the stick…. I’m seen f$&ked stuff where it lands and has punctured through the dogs check, go the old school tennis ball, so much safer and cheaper in the long run And you steak and chips done on the ozbrai Fantastic!!!

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

LUCKILY, I own a Prado RESCUE vehicle! ;oP

[@explorethebush]

Nah, not a good design

[@GeorgeBulyga]

you should take the word "regrets" out of your heading - misleading. I have a 2013 Prado from new. Marvelous vehicle.

[@antonilavin2488]

So much equipment. So much to go wrong. Like the channel and the dude. I will never tow a van to go camping. Because it’s not camping.

[@oggyoggy1299]

You take your car camping? That’s not camping.

[@antonilavin2488]

Well, it certainly isn’t caravanning. Which is what this is.

[@PeterGibson-z8f]

I've never understood why some people put clearviews on their cars when they don't tow at all. They think they're getting an upgrade, but their cars just look like dumbo ... disgusting.

[@dn059]

Err there a video literally in this video of him towing a van?

[@PeterGibson-z8f]

@@dn059 read the comment again buddy .. it's not directed at Harry, I'm agreeing with him on how terrible the mirrors are.

[@Edgunsuk]

Longest video you have ever done and there is no cooking .... m8 ....

[@aus-reviews8462]

4wds are such a waste of money

[@Andrew-hu1bx]

Can’t stand this guy 😂 he harps on thinkin he knows what’s he’s talk about but drives and IFS Parado thinkin he’s a big man hahahahha

[@brianclarke1695]

You've got more money than sense, how about helping out those less fortunate

[@vaughanscott7308]

Sorry dude Prado is gay AF. Having said that your car is gay AF but I love your channel and I am a big fan I've been following your channel for ages. The mrs and I have often kicked back and binge watched it.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Says the guy who drives a Corolla

[@vaughanscott7308]

@@Corey-pd3mi ranger raptor with Herrod mod over 500hp and a ranger fx4 tuned by BPT performance 850nm of torque.

[@jakepalmer1986]

@@vaughanscott7308 the raptor engine will leak oil like a siv eventually (look at all the F150 ecoboost's in america that need full teardowns to fix small leaks constantly), those ecoboost motors are not built to last at all and the diesel motors are no better. Ford's in general are not built to last anymore, toyota's are and the prado's and hilux's will still be running flawlessly in 10-15 years.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Looking at your pic, I think we can believe you 😂

[@vaughanscott7308]

@jakepalmer1986 I understand what your saying but I'm over gay toyota engines they are just pathetic.

[@darrenhale6320]

Harry the water isn’t getting in the gap caused by the strap the strap is acting like a wick