Don't Miss: Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Towing 3.5 T on GIBB RIVER ROAD

[@zencrasailing5732]

Love this episode, love that your not overselling the van and just allowing it speak for itself. What a beautiful country we live in.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks, Our channel is about travel, education experience and fun, we don't generally talk about our vans..

[@huzaifashahzad4872]

Amazing how you vlogged it and took us along your wonderful journey. The LC 300 was the perfect pick for the kind of terrain you went on and the weight you were carrying. Fantastic 👏👏🏻

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardwalsh5570]

A large chainsaw, I have changed to an 18v one for camping. Love it, quiet no fuel. Doesn't annoy anyone 🤗

[@MountainTrailRV]

We also had an electric chainsaw, the wood was hard and heavy up there.. Nick told us it was his daily workout wielding the saw!!

[@pete1355]

A safety tip when changing wheels. Put the spare or flat wheel under the chassis incase the jack fails. Also never put your hands or head under the wheel arch. Hold wheel by sides or spokes. Quickly spin on wheel nuts. My work colleague lost his friend to a jack failure! 😢 Take care out there. Enjoy your travels. PS doesn’t the cruiser have TPM (tyre pressure monitoring) as standard? You said in the video you didn’t realize the tyre was flat!

[@rattenfanger1502]

We have travelled on the Gibb River Road twice now, 2013 and 2015 and then it was not that busy. Once from Derby and the 2nd time from Kununurra. 1st trip 2 flat tyres, 2nd trip nil. Our van tyres are interchangeable with our LC200VX so in reality we had 3 spares towing 4 ton van plus a tyre repair kit. Enjoyed your trip with the revisits, ahh yes memories!

[@ianlangridge3412]

WOW! This is the first of your videos my wife and I have watched and it will Not be the last! Love your presentations and WOW again the Kemberleys. So mind blowing. We are but a grain of sand in time in the caves you went throu. So now we have subscribed and will "catchup" with rest of your vids. Each country has its splender in its own right. Yours is to die for. Thank you for showing us yours. Ian and Sylvia. NewZealand

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks Ian and Sylvia. We appreciate the positive comments!!

[@darrenhendricken231]

The into got me!! Love it. Great episode. Was scrolling through KZbin & came across this. Now have caught up & watch the while trip so far

[@anthonypavino6246]

That was a lovely trip to watch.. Great Australian locations too. Ive done most of Australia, though this is one of a few places i have yet to discover with my wife and I... Cant wait to see your next trip.... Great video....

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

In 2006 my daughter and I drove through their after we done the east to west Crossing but when we went through the Ivanhoe Crossing we were clearly visible that those concrete pillars have to be shown both sides so you know it's safe you could hardly see the tops of the pillar on the waterfall side when we drove through and then we were told by the locals that we were the only ones who went through. But we did drive the opposite way because we had to go over through to Cairns to do the Cape York run then back to Brisbane and it was fabulous

[@davidmitchell4498]

Great video ... I've watched all three now! I love the way you have done this. Really a travel / touring video without over selling the van or car. Well done. I'm an AOR owner .... but I'll keep an eye on your guys. Cheers :)

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for the compliment!...

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

A little tip when changing your wheels. Always put one wheel under the car so if it slips it's not going all the way to the ground. When you swap the wheels over repeat again put the busted one underneath for safety. And when you replace your wheels use a toy lever or the Jack handle to go underneath the tyre to make leverage up into place this takes the strain out of your shoulders and back

[@chrishill629]

That was an awesome episode! Keep them coming! It’s my dream to do what you guys are doing, just have to wait for the 3 kids to leave home, rent the house out and do 12 month lap in style! Great content, great places and great viewing. Well done.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for your comments. That trip was absolutely mind blowing!! We are still talking about it..

[@scottymitchell6435]

Epic work guys , keep the great content coming 👍🏻 traveled the gibb in 2000 in my 1980 commodore wagon and got towed through all the river crossings. An epic lifetime mission 😍hectic😂

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for your comment, that would have been fun back then in a Commodore..

[@robyncrighton1255]

Hi guys. Saw you the other day (well hubby did), as you were heading eastward SA into Victoria. REALLY interested in how the GR is going. You've done a lot of miles without a bull bar...love it.

[@richardconradmartinburton8192]

...heaps of campers...my favourite comment of the trip Guys 🤙😉..what an amazing trip it looks too...making notes..!

[@njf7683]

Awesome vid guys! By far the best one yet

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks very much, we thought so too..

[@AllMilloyAdventures]

Really enjoyed that Nick and Heidi, the right amount of info on anything, great video shots, I need to learn how to use my mavic pro better, we could have thought you were videographers not caravan builders! Just need to use your lapel mic in the car to cut out the road noise, grab a DJI wires mic when they have stock again, they look good.

[@iandibley8032]

Great vid the van looks a good bit of kit. , how crazy with the 300 series having the tools under the floor needing everything removed LC 200 tools in the lower tailgate another reason I won't be trading up from the 200 anytime soon , Toyota need do better with jack & jacking point & the jack also. Temp up with speed can cause these problems, also too lower tyre pressures exposes the side wall to sharp rock damage a bit of a balancing act . We always use a Stone Stomper money well spent no damage. Safe travels.

[@jedsute]

Great video, loving that your last camp with the same van owners had a Y62 👍

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks 👍 Yes it was a Y62, we talked about it, we told him to get it supercharged!!

[@robertarmbruster5650]

We loved it, what a great video, thanks for sharing your adventure. Wow what great equipment I think the 300 series cruiser is nearly worthy of the Mountain Trail RV LXV 6.2.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for watching! Thats great to hear.

[@evil17]

Good job, great vid guy’s

[@jasonhenderson8604]

Heidi always cooks great looking meals. Nick is spoilt😂

[@MountainTrailRV]

Maybe Nick needs to step up his cooking game to impress Heidi!

[@Cyperspiller]

Wauw… I would LOVE to try that for 14 days… ♥️. You guys are SO lucky…

[@andyk5473]

Another fantastic video 👍can't wait for my LC300 to arrive. Stonestomper the way to go. Which brand of tires are you running on your van. I'm a bit unsure of Wildpeaks.

[@nobullfake1169]

I like when u do off roading with the RV

[@destinyangel5]

Great video guys great tips seems like a very fine line between speed and lowering tyre pressures to make the ride not as bumpy over corrugations and if you want to avoid tyre heating up failure Do you think 60 ks -80Ks would stop this or an even lower speed ?

[@garywilliams4953]

We are about to downsize and HIT DAT ROAD very soon Still looking for the right van. Love your kitchen! Gary and Lorelie

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thank you so much for the compliment on our kitchen! We're thrilled to hear you're about to start your own adventure on the road!

[@raybourne5781]

To me it looks like your speed was the factor in tyre blow outs… dropping pressure in the tyres will increase tyre temps …. So if you want to keep the speed up they will blow out…. We never did one tyre… but we kept our speed to 70k or less… with lots of stops to lessen the tyres overheating

[@MountainTrailRV]

Good advice, we had a lot to see in a short time, so we were driving fast!!

[@darthvader8433]

Did the Gibb last year on new LC200 with a camper trailer. I think the trick to having no tyre troubles is using mud terrain (built tougher) all round, dropping pressures to 20psi COLD, and keeping the speed down. I gave myself a top speed of 70, mostly 60kmh. Stop every hour to check tyres and bearings for heat build up. Watch out for some of the trucks, they are idiots.

[@MountainTrailRV]

We totally agree Darth Vader. We were on a tight time schedule with the filming etc. It would be great to do that trip again and have more time...

[@highertechdotcom]

Great trip and well done guys. Looking forward to next year when we will be doing the same route. Keep the the videos coming.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks, will do!

[@aaronclausen654]

Love the look of these vans. Is there an option to replace locked water tank caps with just direct inlet hose sockets that don't need a key to operate etc?

[@yusufsayed2119]

Great content 👌 Awesome caravan 🚐 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦 😀

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for watching

[@stephenbutton581]

I thought dual axle vans were banned to travel to Windjana (Bungle Bungle). Good to know it is possible. We plan to take our LXV 5.7 to the Cape next year and then The Gibb in 2024. Can’t wait.

[@raybourne5781]

They didn’t go to the bungles in this VID with the van !

[@markgrant4087]

Only just discovered MTRV loved it!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks very much! we appreciate our viewers...

[@mlovelylover8030]

I am one of your fans 🙌 From 🇸🇦

[@emu4wd]

Great vid. Now to order a 300. Steve

[@bondywashere4379]

Hey Nick and Heidi, what time of the year did you travel this, thank you for sharing your adventures,

[@MountainTrailRV]

Hi, the video was shot in late June, early July.

[@jenwilko1692]

Great video! We very much enjoyed! You make wonderful Caravans! Love to know the brand of your comfy looking camp chairs please. Cheers

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for the feedback, we are glad you enjoyed it. The chairs were purchased at Aussie Disposals and they are the High Country brand. Very comfortable!!

[@barrymurphy3554]

Thanks Crew

[@MountainTrailRV]

Our pleasure!

[@akaroamale475]

Love this stuff and you guys are doing a great job of presentation. Is there a third person doing the filming? Respect that your vehicle was not modified, BUT a change of rear bumper and having a couple of spares hanging off it, also a kit with better gear like a power drill for nut and tyre removal and a better jack system. But I am sure you will be talking about these things as you go along and coming up with improvements.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Yes we are! Thanks for watching and yes we had a camera operator on the trip with us. You can see her every now and then in the clips..

[@ducfatsvideos.6293]

Hey guys, good video. Gotta ask you, where did you get the BBQ arm for the Weber please?

[@MountainTrailRV]

It is called "BBQ Arm" - they have a website bbqarm.com.au/

[@mazdar100]

Great stuff. And thanks. But, it’s Kimberley. There is only one.

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

But some people do when they're doing laps of Australia or even long-distance touring you have your caravan tandem with two Spares on it make sure the stud pattern is the same as your 4WD and then you will find you have three good spares

[@Schanckas]

Can I ask, what is the make model of your drone? Thanks heaps and great videos.

[@MountainTrailRV]

That episode was shot with a DJI Mavick 3 Pro. Thanks for watching!

[@nickwarden6355]

Yes, great country. But tyre failures would more than likely be due to not driving to the conditions. I.e. too fast. I’ve driven the GRR on two occasions over the years and never had a tyre issue. (Vehicles were a P38 Range Rover and a Mercedes GLS350d, the latter towing a camper trailer.)

[@ronnie9103]

Bloody awesome! Great review also 👍

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wayneramm7288]

Great vid guys Can you get your audio a bit better in the car would be my only suggestion Love it

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks, we agree, we had Microphones on but couldn’t find the footage for some of the in car scenes. Next time it will be better!!

[@ianbailey4114]

Very interesting. What is the TBW and how did you go with rear axle weights with the geat in the rear. Great van by the way.

[@swh5113]

Good question but no reply. It appears payload remaining after the 350kg TBW may be 300kg, for people, fuel and fridge, etc, so would be interesting. The rear axel weight seems to be usually a problem on nearly all standard vehicles

[@michaelsharrott2483]

Very good! Thanks.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Glad you liked it!

[@Djiny_ru]

Здравствуйте 🍫☕ Попала на ваш канал, где вы рассказываете и показывае вашу машину Toyota Land cruiser 300 GR sport. Включите пожалуйста субтитры на всех языках, и у вас будет больше просмотров и подписчиков. С большим удовольствием смотрю ваши путешествия. Спасибо 🤗

[@JesusGarcia98.F]

Everyone’s gangster till the quiet kid shows up

[@lenphillipson3456]

Great episode, beautiful country. Can’t wait to experience the Kimberley’s on our trip next year. Out of curiosity you talked about dropping tyre pressures but to what psi? Cheers Living like kings!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks, the Van was 25PSI on a tandem, and the Landcruiser was 29.

[@steveberente8419]

Was thinking about purchasing a new GR Sport but have found out the hot v engine drinks oil between service at 10 ,000km. Is this true or false ? At over $150k i don't want to be checking oil on my next outback adventure trip

[@grantwells6189]

Hi Guys. Great video but you didn’t give name of the small camp spot with the great views just before you went to Bell gorge. We are taking a gap year from February in our 4.7.

[@MountainTrailRV]

It was actually a rest spot. You wont miss it!

[@brianpike2817]

Just wondering with your van would u reconmend getting a gvm on the Land Cruiser all so loved your adventures from the start

[@MountainTrailRV]

Hi Brian, we were 50kgs under the GCM of the vehicle when fully loaded and 50kgs under the GVM with the van fully loaded and the weight on the ball. We have virtually no off-road accessories fitted to the vehicle, therefore if you want to add bull bar, winch etc it would be recommended to go for a GVM upgrade.

[@celsogarcia111]

THESE PLACES OF ROAD AND FOREST AND FOREST HERE IN BRAZIL WE HAVE IN JALAPÃO IN CENTRAL BRAZIL AND THERE IS ALSO VERY BEAUTIFUL.

[@yenchang760]

Another great video. Stunning scenery, but I can't believe how crowded all the sights are! What month was this?

[@MountainTrailRV]

This was shot in June.

[@Froggy543]

should of went Toyos on the car as well. the van handled the road very well.

[@MountainTrailRV]

We probably should have...

[@Dreamer10888]

How do you empty the sewerage for the rv?

[@mikeelatham]

Thanks guys

[@MountainTrailRV]

Our pleasure!

[@shreckm6470]

How heavy is that van on the ball when loaded and what have you done to the rear suspension in the 300 to cope with weight. Cheers 🍻

[@MountainTrailRV]

Hi Shreck, the ball weight was 350kg when we were fully loaded and we had Air Suspension Helper Kit for Coil Springs in the rear with 50psi in the bags.

[@wr1451]

How do you manage without towing mirrors?

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for your concern! Towing without mirrors can be a bit tricky, but we've found own way to make it work.

[@wr1451]

@@MountainTrailRV tricky perhaps, but definitely illegal in every state.

[@musamupfekeri]

I’m surprised; 1. You only had 1 tyre for the lc300. 2. You didn’t do your homework before you left on changing tyre. 3. You didn’t keep checking that your spare wheel was pressurised

[@wayneramm7288]

Ps Who is filming you guys at different times ?

[@MountainTrailRV]

We have 2 videographers and editors. On this trip we had one of our videographers come along. You can see here occasionally!!

[@shanenorwell8580]

We ran those Goodyears on our work Utes For 12 months and we’re averaging 1 wrecked tyre a week between 4 Utes, they’re absolute rubbish unfortunately just no strength in them.

[@MountainTrailRV]

Thanks for your comment, You may have a point here, we were certainly concerned, the tyres on the van are Toyo and we had no problem with them.

[@shanenorwell8580]

@@MountainTrailRV interestingly we’ve changed everything to Toyo now and had no issues at all, none.

[@bradcastledine1904]

Really roughing it obviously

[@CookingwithHeavyMetal]

Great stuff, what’s so heavy about the van being smaller but yet weighing 3.5T ?

[@MountainTrailRV]

We loaded it to the max to show our viewers it can handle it all at full capacity.

[@JJ-kq1ho]

When towing, The Patrol is the king...Land Cruiser is a baby...buy the Patrol!

[@Mikhail9119]

I could see myself in your shoes until that border troll started started kicking off, what a pain in the...

[@marcovonpickartz8251]

LOL It’s quicker to fix a puncture than to take a wheel off. Get some one to show you how to fix a puncture without taking the wheel off.

[@aaronhunter7062]

One word stonestomper

[@MountainTrailRV]

maybe next time..

[@barrythompson8813]

You totally need to have better tools than the standard Toyota rubbish. Get a breaker bar and a decent jack. Also a tyre plug kit. Usually good practice to place the damaged wheel under the vehicle while fitting the replacement if your at all concerned about stability and safety.

[@andred4891]

Mate you keep saying kimberley's...theres only one!

[@MountainTrailRV]

Yes, we know! The locals kept calling it the Kimberleys, so we went with that, but you are correct.

[@AllMilloyAdventures]

Well actually, Karumba in QLD was known as the Kimberly too until it got renamed to stop confusion, amazing what you lean from traveling which I would never of known that otherwise www.carpentaria.qld.gov.au/directory-record/110/what-s-in-a-name

[@thebeerhunter817]

Letting tyres down on that road is a bad idea it seems only tourists do it.

[@barrythompson8813]

Your suggesting running at 45 to 50 psi on corrugated roads ? I don’t think so, 26 to 30 psi is typical for experienced 4WD drivers.

[@thebeerhunter817]

@barrythompson8813 I worked in a tyre shop up there for 15 years. You may not have had any problems but only tourists had problems with tyres in our shop due to letting them down.the locals were are the experienced 4wders had no issues and we didn't waste time mucking around with pressures 🙂

[@alex.caddell]

Poor tyres, not the size

[@MountainTrailRV]

Maybe!!

[@alex.caddell]

@@MountainTrailRV the Gibb is gonna make hard work for any tyre mind you. So to be honest, anything you throw down the Gibb, you're probably just praying it lasts! LOL sounds like the van and car nailed it for comfort and keeping the dust out though. You must be stoked with that!?

[@submariner179]

Let's see Heidi in a swimsuit more often...

[@MountainTrailRV]

You're not the only one who wants more swimsuit shots of Heidi! Stay tuned!

[@jackcat550]

Awesome video guy’s would love to see that part of the country sometime. Love the mountain trail campers/ vans.