Cairns to Cape York TOWING 3.5 T Toyota Land Cruiser LC300

Cairns to Cape York TOWING 3.5 T
Check out how the the brand new Toyota Land Cruiser LC 300 Series GR Sport handles on one of Australia's toughest roads... the Old Telegraph Track, towing 3.5 T.
Nick and Heidi explore the amazing waterfalls and awesome landscapes of Tropical Far North Queensland whilst towing the Mountain Trail RV Luxury Offroad LXV 6.2 Caravan.
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[@sindygirl7]

Top video ,congratulations on excellent commentary,no road noise or loud music . Microphones are in an excellent spot ,take note all of the other caravanners doing videos every week!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thank you very much!

[@mariehawkins8042]

fantastic..I loved this video. now I really want one of your vans!!!(wanted one before you did this) thanks for doing the tip... its on our list

[@mattgude5810]

Amazing video Nick & Heidi! The real world info was great. Loved watching the Toyota and your Caravan cross Elliot Falls river. Impressive stuff! Toyota should sponsor you😊

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anthonypavino6246]

Loved the video and scenery, love your caravan as well. Amazing.... Ive done Cape York twice. Once in the 70s and the second in the late 80s.. Your trip brought back a lot of memories of those trips and wonderful scenery... I hope to do it again in the near future.... Look forward to another of your trips.... Keep up the lovely content.... Great work....

[@rzemos]

The best 300 series review I've seen, really enjoyed it. you're awesome guys! 👍

[@astra686]

Its amazing how they don't advertise there products they just feature in the background. I came here to see the 300. Like all of there videos they show a thorough review of towing. There caravans are top notch no doubt also

[@RichieIsf]

Absolutely loved this Video guys.. your Vans are second to none , great quality and the best bit .. all Aussie built ! Liked and subbed

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks so much!

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Love this video. But boy does that Landcruiser sound like an old school bus. Amazing.

[@yenchang760]

Great video guys. Cape York is a glorious place. Love to head back up there again once I get my LC300 GRS which is on order. Very impressive van too... you can see the quality.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thankyou!

[@the-alchemist159]

Very good, honest review. great drone footage and camerawork. well done. You guys are living the dream

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks very much! Its an effort to produce and we are glad you like it!

[@Amos71415]

...Epic adventure. Enjoying every bit of it from Fiji...

[@kodi-thefunnyfrenchie7693]

Bloody wonderful video guys, sooooo Jelly!

[@ringo2202]

Very impressive bit of kit here. Car and van both incredibly capable.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks very much..

[@jillychurch5514]

LOVED IT!!!! So inspiring - thanks for all that you are sharing. Also totally LOVE your caravan 😎

[@TheJoker-qn6vw]

This was such a lovely video, getting to share this experience with you guys. Such videos just make me want to move to Australia and get to enjoy the camping, 4x4, touring, overlanding community there. Awesome stuff.

[@MountainTrailRV]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dreamer10888]

There’s beautiful scenic places all over the world

[@highvibe4839]

@@Dreamer10888correct, although we are a Continent the same size as USA, with 330 million less people, we have has so much to offer from bush to beach, and Alpine country, and everything in between. Thanks for the compliment! Life is for living, their is nothing you can’t have today, $50, 000 will still buy you this incredible drive around Ozzie.. 😅

[@johnmathisen1167]

Must thank nick because of all the tow cars that you have tested and always give us a not so biased view

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thank you!

[@Chance_It_Oz]

Great vid guys showing how good the van and LC are. Question - was the car on standard suspension or did you have airbags to offset the van weight?

[@MOREENGINEERING]

Thats a very good question. I would like to know too!!

[@davewilson4612]

stumbled upon this today and really enjoyed your content. Favourite part is watching Heidi's eyes glaze over when you start talking about the cruiser specs! We are heading up in July and can't wait. will be leaving the van at Bramwell to explore the southern section of the OTT without the van.

[@michaelsharrott2483]

Very impressive kit! We have the car on order and want the caravan next! And a very enjoyable video. Thanks, Mike.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you liked it!

[@Birky22]

Awesome video and looks like amazing trip! Thanks for creating the content as you've inspired me to get my new 300 out there and dirty!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Go for it! You won't regret it!! Very capable 4WD!

[@briananddianehardy8598]

Throughly enjoyed the video. We’ve a 300 VX, only had it for a few weeks and love it, budget wouldn’t allow GR. Your trip gives us food for thought towing our van. We look forward to other videos in the future.

[@MF-yn2lk]

The VX is the pick of the bunch... at least you can a do GVM upgrade and lifts etc...Not looking likely or if possible will be big $ on the GR. Can't add much to the GR with only 650 payload. With a 3.5T van and assuming you have 10% ball weight you only have 300kgs for people and all you stuff....not to mention bullbar etc

[@The_Doc_Rocks]

@Mountain Trail RV - Very good video - thanks. We have a GR Sport and a Zone 20.6 off-road van which looks to be very similar in concept to your Mountain Trail van in just about every way, even down to that Bushman 190L compressor fridge. Couple of questions if I may: 1. Is your GR-S rear suspension standard, or do you have air bags in there? Or GVM upgrade of some type? What towball weight are you running? I assume there's no WDH on there - didn't spot one. (And wouldn't want one off-road either). 2. Thinking of adding an Oz Glide to the front of our drawbar and DO35 hitch, to dampen out the pitching on lumpy roads. Have you seen or tried one? 3. What make/model drone did you use for that spectacular drone work? Just a couple of nitpicks - I see you had your Weber/Ziggy plugged into the gas bayonet - but that's now not compliant with the new regulations. Have to have flame-out protection on anything plugged into a bayonet that's part of the van's reticulated gas system. Also - no towing mirrors, huh> Tsk Tsk... ;) Friends of ours got pulled up for that and issued with a ticket recently. We just use clip-on Brunsgaard mirrors, to be safe. Overall, loved the video and enjoyed the trip through your eyes! Thank you :)

[@paulpaton6105]

Great video and both rigs are brilliant. Would love to do that trip one day..!

[@F.D.Matrix]

This is a really excellent video showcasing the caravan and the landscruiser. I fell in love with both, No joke after watching this I really want to buy both. Now where to get the money from. Hahaha.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks very much👍

[@lukebryce5097]

Really enjoyed seeing the 300 in action. Great vid 👍

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abmbarry]

Mmmmm Very impressed with your van. Positive pressure feed to van, Excellent!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thank you!

[@1000adstar]

Great video guys. Really enjoyed watching it. First 300 to the tip. Congratulations 🍾

[@TradervsAu]

Awesome content. Can't believe KZbin hasn't recommended it to me before!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you liked it!

[@redbitter1232]

Those Goodyear duratac tyres have been around for years but they are still the best performing tyres on the market. Well done 👍

[@MountainTrailRV]

Yes they are!

[@Mrgazman11]

@@MountainTrailRV Are those tyres noisy on the bitumen?

[@cathbp4089]

Awesome trip withe the dream combo!!

[@MountainTrailRV]

We agree! Thanks for watching!!

[@LabLifePiper]

Well done Nick and Heidi, a great video. Thank you.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching, we have more episodes coming soon.

[@V8LC100]

Great video, the trip is on my bucket list and this has an inspired me to hurry up and make it happen!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Go for it! We shot this during the 1st week of tourist season being late May. The businesses were gearing up for a bumper season!

[@manojsurendran2664]

Amazing dears ❤😍 from India (Kerala)

[@philblackman]

Aiming to do Cape York soon very informative great video

[@MountainTrailRV]

I'm glad you found the video informative! Best of luck with your Cape York adventure!

[@bradlodge8939]

Awesome adventure Nick. Great footage

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

[@vanha7582]

Beautiful scenery

[@stevendavies4822]

Awesome video, really enjoyed it.👍👏👏

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!

[@ronnie9103]

Very sensible video, great review on the Mountain Trail ! We will definitely be placing an order in the very near future, it’s by far the best Caravan on the market . My wife and I and the Australian Cattle Dog 🐕 are looking forward to purchasing the van and live full time on the road and travel this great country. Good Job on the Caravan another great Aussie made product. 👍🏽

[@MountainTrailRV]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@highertechdotcom]

Great video guys... super excited for my GRS, 6 mths down and hopefully only 6 mths to go :)

[@MountainTrailRV]

Hopefully you get it on time! Thanks for watching..

[@chrisbridgland7212]

Wow such a fantastic video! Well done to you both! 👍👍

[@LuMo.Ndhlovu]

LOve u guys ..love ur channel..every episode is epic..have always wanted to do this type of show in South Africa ...showing the world the versatile landscape of SA (ExploringSA) i just need the sponsor.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to hear such positive feedback.

[@swh5113]

Impressive effort thanks for sharing

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianpike2817]

Loved your blog , by far the best towing to premote the 300 land cruiser , my only other comment was for the length of your trip u had no towing mirrors fitted , I thought they had to have them by law

[@Chance_It_Oz]

Great adventure guys and props to your camera team as well!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thankyou, I am sure they will appreciate the feedback, they worked hard..

[@darrindouglas1]

Another great video. I never had any doubt the LC300 would do the job, they are just over-priced IMHO. Shame about the rear window, but at least you know for next time.....

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for watching..

[@bazradventures]

Great vid guys. Any suspension upgrades on the 300. Noticed no towing mirrors, how was the vision on the stock mirrors?

[@dpd6401]

It’s ironic, I was thinking about your rear window smashing whilst driving on those gravel roads. I think a plastic cover over the glass would be cheaper. Nice video guys

[@MountainTrailRV]

Yes, Agreed!

[@dpd6401]

@@MountainTrailRV btw, the 300 series really shone. I’ve shared your video several times

[@mikedrew7494]

Great Video, great Van!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@daveknight743]

Love the videos guys amazing journeys and scenery. Wish Toyota would bring that Landcruiser to the UK its awsome I'd be there first customer! Unfortunately they aren't..

[@MountainTrailRV]

That would be cool! You can always visit Australia and travel the country in a 300 and a Mountain Trail RV. Thanks for watching... We have more episodes coming soon!

[@davidshepherd1107]

Check Australian reviews of Land Cruiser 300 v Land Rover Defender. Defender wins every time

[@daveknight743]

@@davidshepherd1107 worry about reliability sometimes with LR even though I own new hilux and have a 146000 miles disco 4 which has bee brilliant and still going strong. Be interesting to see how the new defender engines hold out and certainly I'd say the Aussie's put there cars through their paces more so than we do in the UK!

[@mrsbenck]

Nice video like the Gr sport but all I could see was the back seats bouncing around during the whole vidoe, little worrying for a 150k rig.

[@Dariyus-z9y]

Awesome video, a lot of effort put into it, thank you. Which one would you rate better a V8 PATROL or LC300 keeping in mind the price difference and performance?

[@celsogarcia111]

UNTIL THE END, SHE DRIVES AND DRIVES VERY WELL, I LIKED IT. AND I LOVED MANEUVERING IN THESE DUTCHES OPENED BY THE WATER. BRASIL

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

nice ...just wish we could get LC300's in the US , gasLC300 GX base basic model would be fine, for us off roaders car camper s overlanders ....all we get are 3 row luxury wagons with indpendent rear axles for a smooth ride . leather. sun roofs. 2 rd row entreatment screens etc. about $60-$115 us dollars

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

id pay $75k us for a LC 300 than a defender 110 /130 or the new bronco

[@pete1355]

Love the trip videos, beautifully done. Please hold the steering wheel properly! Hands at 10 to 2. We have enough idiots on the road already, swerving from lane to lane. Would hate to see you try to control an emergency situation with your hands at the bottom of the wheel. Take care. Cheers.

[@Stephen0001]

When you discuss fuel consumption, what gear were you towing in, in the LC200 and the LC300?

[@petergazarek9466]

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 😎👍 THE BEST OFFROAD EVER

[@tyzon00800]

A commodore could drive through that

[@treebs9516]

How did the 300 go with the red dust? my 200 Gx is terrible lets a lot of dust in even with the AC full on fresh air.

[@pheakdeypheun1602]

I just wonder if we equip it with 285/65R18. Will it affect the steering? Because I think 265 is too small for this suv

[@greatromondo]

Would be GREAT idea to use towing mirrors.

[@MountainTrailRV]

We started the trip with towing mirrors. They absolutely distracted us as they vibrated so much we couldn't see through them. We flicked them just after Cairns. We can see behind us in the Caravan camera!!

[@thebeerhunter817]

I wonder how much dust is passing the air filter

[@davewilson4612]

at 54:16 you said you took the van all along the Old Telegraph Track. but? looked more like it was the PDR except for the access track thru the creek to Elliott Falls campground.

[@madmantovalhalla6971]

so with diff gears ⚙️ and dpf delete and tune im getting 24L a hundred towing my 3.5T van and im carrying 270L of fuel ⛽️ 😎 in my 200 and I have more power too

[@MountainTrailRV]

No doubt!! The 200 is an impressive vehicle..

[@MOREENGINEERING]

Hi Just heard an interesting comment at 16.00 minute mark. You said absolutely no rattles. It's a Landcruiser, what do you expect. I had a 120 series Prado with 185,000km and currently have a 200 series(2016) with 235,000km on it(current drive). I also had a LT2000 Celica with about 150,000km. I HAVE NEVER HAD SQUEAK OR RATTLE OUT OF ANY OF MY TOYOTA. I have never had a breakdown(except a couple of tyres) of any sort. It's a Toyota, I don't expect it to do any of the things mentioned above. BTW love your videos(and Rv's) but maybe deliver in 2 or 3 parts to break it up a tad. Well done, thank you!

[@jdem.]

Been a long time guys

[@4bnewb969]

Good one guys (and Heidi!), really enjoyed it What time of year was the trip. There were people about but not as many as I thought. Did you need to pre-book your camp sites? Cheers

[@MountainTrailRV]

We shot this during the last week of May and first week of June this year. Some of the roads were still being graded after the wet season. You need to book most of the campsites... The one at Elliot Falls was with QLD Parks. If you want to stay at Cape York Camping would advise booking well in advance as it is very popular.

[@4bnewb969]

@@MountainTrailRV thx for reply and info 👍

[@abmbarry]

Safe?, What about brakes being used for the lane departure! I understand that when towing a load, this is dangerous! Yup! all the darn "Beeps" drove me mad on a relatively short trip. My friend's V6 is using a lot of oil. (A known issue I understand) Have You had high oil issues at all? If so, any word on a fix from Toyota? Otherwise it looks impressive. Thank you for the very well produced video. Very ninformative.

[@MountainTrailRV]

The Land cruiser consumed 5 litres of oil at 6000 kilometers! We topped it up in another episode called the Outback way. After that it no longer used any oil. We ended up doing 40,000 kilometres with the 300 and had no more oil consumption issues.

[@dalemcmartin9201]

Hey guys, really enjoy your videos, especially this one. Although I’m not a massive fan of the Toyota. I like the idea of the construction of your vans, I think I’d be correct in saying they are unique. Do you ever have any problems with things becoming lose? The dust system looks like it works great. Keep up the great work and the videos coming.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@ndm5374]

Hey mate what size and make of your all terrains have you got on the GR stock rims?

[@michellepawinska3381]

I love watching you guys. My partner and I are picking up a GR sport in the next few weeks. Nick quick question did you change any of the suspension to tow the caravan??

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you tuning in and sharing your excitement with us. We put poly aribags in the back springs, and that's it..

[@Dreamer10888]

Hello, may you please advise the product to protect the back window?

[@keithrenju39]

Smaller motor, More power, More Output = More stress on the unit

[@Mrgazman11]

I was wondering how you managed to avoid going through Scrubby Creek when you went to Elliot Falls. The last two times I went there, Scrubby Creek was quite deep. Although there was/is a 'chicken' track to go around the side of the main entrance across Scrubby Creek, the entrance was quite steep. The reason for the question is the I want to take my MT LXV 5.8 caravan up to Cape York next year and I planned on doing the same/similar route that you guys did.

[@MountainTrailRV]

The crossing both ways with the 6.2 was Scrubby Creek... There are multiple entry / exit points at this spot... The one shown was what everyone is using at the moment. If you're coming in from Fruit Bat, it's the path around to the right.

[@georgesbackyardgym]

Loved your video but you game at least to travel without a winch and bull bar. 👍

[@MountainTrailRV]

True! There were heaps of people around if we needed to ask for help... The accessories though are still being designed for the LC 300.

[@bobburger7648]

Don’t think you can get a bar and winch on the GRS. Front axle load +180kg from rumour. You’ll be hard on that with 2 people and a bar. Can’t upgrade GVM yet without disconnecting the electronic dampers and potentially edkss.

[@translumination2002]

Is this a stock standard LC300? I don't see the rear end sagging at all.

[@catchkenny]

20 years ago I used to use a plastic straw to get free phone calls and now it’s free 😂

[@MountainTrailRV]

haha!

[@darthvader8433]

Can you turn off all the beeping when offroad? Thatd drive me mad!

[@rattenfanger1502]

A padded bra on the van would have stopped the smashing the rear window, had one on my van 12 years towing 4ton with LC200 VX, no broken window

[@brendonfalzon2387]

Great video Nick and Heidi. I have just ordered a 300 GR Sport and looking forward to its arrival in 2yrs time, lol. I noticed in you video you mentioned that you changed tyres and added a dual battery. Did you do a GVM upgrade or was you trip completed with the factory suspension? I tow a 3.2t van and very paranoid with rear sag. Any advice would be appreciated. Brendon

[@MountainTrailRV]

Don’t worry about Sag, we put poly airbags inside the coils and pumped it up to 50PSI. The cruiser sat level.

[@Kwequay]

Great video, but one of the things I'd like to know more about is your weights. I've ordered a VX 300 to allow for GVM upgrade to increase payload. I have heard that this would be much more difficult on the GR Sport and would potentially remove the benefit of the e-KDSS system. How did you manage your payload with a 3.5T van on the back?

[@MountainTrailRV]

We just made it on the GVM weights with 2 of us in the car, full tank of fuel, 60KG in the back and up to 350KG downball load on the vehicle. The GCM just scapes in if the van weighs 3500KG when fully loaded. Theres not much more left for any accessories!!

[@bobburger7648]

Is this why you didn’t install a bull bar? Seems like something you’d want on a 150k car heading north like this.

[@pheakdeypheun1602]

What’re the tire sizes ? And do you upgrade any suspension or just changing tires with stock suspension?

[@MountainTrailRV]

Hi Pheakdey, thanks for asking! We fitted the LC 300 with Goodyear Wranglers - 265/65r18. We added poly airbags to the rear coils and that was it for the suspension.

[@pheakdeypheun1602]

Not 285 ?

[@brianmercieca8648]

Is it Legal to tow a 3 and half ton van on a cruiser

[@johnboyle4355]

Hi guys just wondering is the 300 extra wide as you are not using towing mirrors, as I thought were a legal requirement.

[@glenwillson5073]

Don't think you need towing on bush tracks. Also vulnerable to catching up on vegetation.

[@markward38]

Do you have airbags in the 300.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Yes, we do..Thanks for watching.

[@haifalamari2912]

Beautiful girl + Land Cruiser = life fun .

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for your comment! We agree, Heidi is beautiful and a lot of fun. The Land cruiser was excellent throughout the trip. Thanks for watching.

[@johnmathisen1167]

Another question are the 5 Solar panels standard on the van that you are towing or another option

[@MountainTrailRV]

The Luxury Offroad LXV 6.2 van is the MY 23 specifications so features 755 watts of solar standard. More details on the model can be found at www.mountaintrailrv.com.au/lxv62

[@redbitter1232]

What size Goodyear tyres are you running please

[@MountainTrailRV]

The same size as the original tyres which is 265/65/18.

[@bradworthington8594]

Good video well presented. I must say though for the price of that van, what around 170 K ? all the spruiking of Look no dust is overated.........If there was dust after paying that sort of money for a off road van you would be extremely disappointed.

[@tyzon00800]

Never tow with lane keeping on

[@jorjimaco5331]

Love your vans!!!! But you can do it in a shity old D22 or a 2wd. The roads are getting better each year and soon it will be tar. That thing is a toorak tractor now, not a better 200.

[@waynekerry2115]

I have rock tamers Still lost a rear window Last 5000 klm of gravel with a stone stomper and no problems and also not a single chip on the van So my opinion don’t entertain rock tamers go the stone stomper

[@ernestozilberberg257]

10:24 😢

[@MountainTrailRV]

Understandable... it's an unfortunate and sometimes unavoidable thing on Australian roads.

[@celsogarcia111]

I ALREADY SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR CHANNEL. BRASIL

[@johnmathisen1167]

Heidi seeing that you are major sales manager for Australia a little question how much is the complete outfit that you and Rick to the cape, also I’m an old fart waiting for my boss to retire very shortly.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Hi John, you would have to get in touch with sales team to work out a price... jump on our website www.mountaintrailrv.com.au to find out how to get in touch.

[@peterb1081]

That making everyone lazy, no wounder we’re in all this mess

[@richardwalsh5570]

Doesn't sound as good as the supercharged Y62 Patrol

[@MountainTrailRV]

Haha!! Thanks for watching..

[@paulpaton6105]

I’ve heard that supercharged Y62’s are guzzling 45L / 100km - no thanks!!

[@zapher007]

@@paulpaton6105 45! Ouch! $242.9 here. Just drove to the Gold Coast and back and averaged 5.2 in a 7 seater SUV at 118 on cruise. Doesn't sound as good as the supercharged Y62 though!

[@bobtaylor4054]

The Datsun’s a dinosaur! Got a 300 GRS, bloody magnificent vehicle!

[@VoyagerAesthetics]

I like patrols exterior, but the interior is a massive turn off

[@robertmillar2037]

Surely the 200 is superior - less hunting and more weight

[@thebeerhunter817]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😍

[@Aikynbreusov]

Jeeze, Australia is poor....look at the dirt roads.....look like those in poor Africa.....

[@phantim_othy571]

Great video ...And then you mentioned your soy milk cabinet and I turned off.... Good luck with your adventures but your catering for a very small audience

[@MountainTrailRV]

Sorry to hear you don’t support lactose intolerance. Thanks for watching 👍

[@kevinkitchen3351]

First time watching your channel, pretty disappointed with you guys. If you hit something, 1st go backcand check on the beast, if dead, drag it off the road. If not, dispatch it and then drag it away. Getting it off the road stops the next driver coming along from having to swerve. For a so called off-road builder, I thought you'd know the drill. Is this a case of city bloke building off road stuff. You can only make a first impression once, you've done that today.

[@911McS]

You clearly didn’t watch the video. The guy that pulled over next to them said the animal was toast. Don’t be a jerk writing crap.