Overland vehicle build, where do I start?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get on building overlanding vehicles is "what should I fit first?" In this video I chat to Gavin Pike, who is an independent fitment consultant, about how you should build your 4x4.
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[@GetOutGO]

Let us know below if you have any questions! What other build videos would you like to see?

[@sinovuyompakama8618]

Thank you for the insights Chris! For me, its the towing debate, particularly caravan versus trailer. Does it make a difference from a weight and driving experience in harsh conditions?

[@GetOutGO]

@@sinovuyompakama8618 My pleasure! Off-road caravans are usually more comfortable but are obviously heavier and larger than trailers. The weight and size does make it more difficult to tow off-road but not impossible. The weight and size obviously also affect fuel consumption. It's thus really down to how much comfort and ease you want and what you're willing to compromise on to achieve that.

[@sibanoble6473]

I loved this video. I cannot stress how incredibly valuable to hear from an expert that has “no skin in the game”. Love the weight references and amounts. I loved the pricing indicators. The bit on suspension. I really appreciated this video.

[@GetOutGO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@herbertefox6000]

Hi Chris, oh man let me tell you this was very very interesting to watch 10/10 👌 thanks for an absolute awesome video 👍👌✌🐾

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Herbert 👍

[@Dizzyish]

I second that!!

[@ferdischenck7990]

Great content! As someone just starting out and unsure what I need, this is super valuable content.

[@GetOutGO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seantowlson7051]

Great to see Gavin again, crumbs its been quite awhile. Good sound advice.

[@GetOutGO]

You'll no doubt see more of him on here 😉

[@fulufhelosumbana2226]

Just what I needed to hear. 👍🏾

[@obangm9260]

Very very lucid and detailed discussion.👌👍👍👍

[@reneebrown3766]

Free wisdom is alive and well, how wonderfully refreshing in this ego eccentric world. Thank you sirs xx

[@daelanfynn935]

Thank you for such insightful thoughts. Getting into the outdoors slowly is what it is about 🇿🇦

[@gauravshergill2857]

Awesome, loved it..very informative,..

[@paulheighton7578]

Excellent video content as usual..thanks for sharing. Keep them coming!!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Paul!

[@Chris8duvenage]

Great video and content. Thanks Christoff.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Chris, glad you liked it!

[@bhekindlangamandla3007]

Awesome advices Chris thanks 🙏🏽

[@GetOutGO]

My pleasure!

[@tprasetya1]

Thank you, it's very helpful and important for me and subscribers to know. Keep healthy and safe specially during Covid 19 pandemic.

[@TonyNelsonCamping]

Valuable content indeed! Thanks, Christoff

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Tony!

[@DustandDieselOverlanding]

Great video Christoff. Very informative. 👌🏼

[@GetOutGO]

Appreciate it!

[@charitylufuno7471]

Good advice, thank you for vid Christoff

[@GetOutGO]

No worries!

[@KinnCliff]

I just love you all over lander, this is actually amazing and worthwhile !!!!!!!!!!!!! #GET OUT,GO!!!!! starting my over-landing journey next year.

[@rogankilfoil4134]

Awesome videos , so informative and really well done , thanks so much for the content 🙌🏻

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Rogan!

[@czuifo]

learned alot, thanks for the teaching, greetings from mozambique

[@GetOutGO]

Glad it was useful!

[@ChrisPitt123]

very well presented and informative. thanks

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@thapelomachaba9492]

Interesting and quite useful . please continue providing such guidance

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Thapelo!

[@dolladinhosacanguia5109]

Thanks for the infor have learned something new..keep that coming

[@GetOutGO]

Glad it was useful!

[@marksimpson289]

Fantastic advice, thanks Guys!

[@GetOutGO]

No worries Mark!

[@jamesvandenberg5289]

Great, honest and practical advice. This puts some things in perspective. It helped me understand to do only the upgrades that will have practical value, but to do those upgrades properly. Thank you!

[@GetOutGO]

Pleasure James, glad is was helpful!

[@davidfrandsen6388]

Great video. Very informative in terms of what to do with your vehicle to suit your requirements. Thanks Chris

[@GetOutGO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deanstevens5722]

Great video, very informative. Well done

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Dean!

[@bigfishfishing-111]

Great video and words of wisdom.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks 👍

[@frostyivan1794]

Thanks for the advice love your content

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks for watching!

[@gloriayrandy]

As always an excellent video with great content delivered in your low key style. I have just started a 2021 Ford Ranger (same as your mate, Ryan) Tremor build, so some very useful and measured advice from Gavin. Greetings from Oregon!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Randy! Great stuff, Gavin’s advice usually pays off 🙂

[@tim.e1554]

Its not often i have time to watch such a long video..but it was so interesting and nice to hear such great advice. For me a tow-hitch, a good set of all terrain tyres & a long rangefuel tank were my priorities. Thanks for the vid!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks for watching Tim!

[@davehowell6453]

Gidday, Christoff, Very, very useful, mate, thank you. Don't forget about the Tuli Block. God bless, Dave

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Dave!

[@thabotswiio1095]

Great staff, this is a very informative build up to your video titled "What is overlanding"....

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Thabo!

[@beresheeth]

most honest video ever!

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@Antwan674]

Awesome video....cuthroat no nonsense video..make more of these sitdown advisory videos....super

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@Antwan674]

@@GetOutGO make more of these...i was surprised i enjoyed this thoroughly...2 people just having a convo

[@nicholastheuma2743]

10/10 great presentation thanks

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@mikekay213]

good advice, no hype

[@BlackAura72]

Chris, thank you for a new vid.I have been waiting for it. I do not work in the overland world but I am a sales person. What Gavin says at 2:45 is probably the most important any person in sales can ask. Listen to the vid folks. Good advice.

[@GetOutGO]

Yup, been tough getting content out, thanks for watching!

[@mariusbotha6284]

Very, very useful, thanks....

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Marius!

[@raymondkatongomara7004]

That was informative

[@eugenedarvell8470]

Great video. I am getting my first overland vehicle and your advice have already saved me a lot of money . I you can do more videos on this Subject that the great

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Eugene, glad it was helpful!

[@atulbharmoriiya]

Yeah that's helpful 👍

[@roamingrhinooverland1293]

Great video. Very informative and based on facts.. Don't throw a fitment Centre on your vehicle. 2 years back, I told myself I'll replace my side steps and rear bumper with rock sliders and a off road bumper when I damage them. To this day I still have the OEM stuff. It's a slow process. Great video once again!

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you, much appreciated 🙏

[@CoenradJMorgan]

That was proper advice, thank you for taking the time. I used to know a Prof who stated that after many years of careful observation, he came to the conclusion that common sense is not so common as once thought.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Coenrad!

[@frostyivan1794]

Just a suggestion if your in Namibia go to Etosha it's a wild live reserve

[@seanfrench1029]

Most valuable interview. Thanks. After a 9 month gradual vehicle build for overlanding starting with Namibia in December, this was a great recap for me of how ready I am and if my money spent was justified.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Sean 🤙

[@joaocarlosandrade4520]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@joaocarlosandrade4520]

@@GetOutGO 🙏🙏

[@JosuaduPlessis]

Baie dankie. Baie interessant

[@GetOutGO]

Groot plesier 👍

[@shaunmoller2997]

Christoff i mist this episode thanks for sharing your kennis met ons ek het sopas n Ranger gekoop en wil ook stadig alles reg kry alles maak sin

[@grantflattery1971]

Don’t know who this guy is but he’s giving some good advice

[@GetOutGO]

Gavin used to own a fitment centre. He now lives in Mexico

[@VisionCarrierDreamCatcher]

Very useful advice. As a starter in the overlanding world this episode is a diamond. Question: How about lights? Change the stock headlights, add new ones etc

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks! I would say it depends what you have standard and how often you drive at night. For instance hI've only upgraded my OE lights to HID and LED (but some spots would be nice 😉)

[@Ed-wy2di]

Idea for a video, maybe equipment used around the campsite.

[@GetOutGO]

Here is my Car camping set up kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4ndd6WpgKytqac and my trailer camping set up kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOxnod4hrOKjLc

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Lot's of experienced based common sense. I think it's a case of doing the basics extremely well, then go and use your vehicle and match whatever further upgrades you do to what you enjoy most in the bush. What about a small portable generator or a hand carry jumper battery for emergencies. It seems when you need electricity you are going to need it very badly so have a Plan B.

[@nat8579]

OB1... No.1OverlandBoss

[@Groot_G]

Insiggewend, dankie.

[@chrisg1234fly]

Great video, looking forward to the next ones, Gavin seems a great guy. As a fellow Fortuner driver, have you actually gone and done the weighing procedure? Thinking of airbag installation B4 i put a roof rack on. Seems the sensible thing to do

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks! I'm just within gvm when loaded. If you're going with air I'd recommend Air spring supply company. I think it's a good idea to determine your end weight first before committing to a full suspension upgrade.

[@danielbritz2026]

What a leke toppie, Gavin. Would like to run into him for a black label or 2.

[@KhanyoMjamba]

I've been thinking about renting a 4x4 from Avis to try overlanding out

[@GetOutGO]

Great way to see if you like it 👍 Also look at Bushlore

[@Bushlove420]

2 beer compressor 🤣🤣🤣 this oaks a legend

[@GetOutGO]

Figuratively speaking of course 😉 but yes, Gav's a legend!

[@williamsprecissionbuilding834]

Hi guys , loved the tips about starting overlanding. I am fitting a bushtech canopy and water tank as well as a set of new shocks to my Hilux 2.8 GD6 4x4 bakkie. I am in need of some help with the choice of Fridge freezer as well as shower and toilet. We are planning to do Namakwaland and Tankwa and then Namibie and the Orange river in the next year. I am quite a hygiene kind of person when it comes to toilets and bathrooms. I would like your input on the type of power systems as I have to by a ground tent because of hip replacements I have had Is a Jackery the best start or a dual battery setup with solar What size fridge freezer; suspension by Ironman or not and camping equiptment to start with. I hope you have time to suggest some changes and equiptment I need for a start.

[@GetOutGO]

Have a look at Flexopower's 1200 or 1800 units (use the code GetOutGo10 for 10% discount). Ironman, Toughdog, OME or even your standard suspension would be fine, I'd be more concerned about tyres in the Tankwa; I'd recommend Maxxis, Cooper or General X3's

[@mrcohiba1662]

I was so optimistic about my ml500 until I listened to this 🙄 Good video. Thanks!

[@GetOutGO]

Glad it was helpful! (sorry about the ML)

[@mrcohiba1662]

@@GetOutGO Its ok. Its a stepping stone (but don't tell the ML that)

[@GetOutGO]

#doesntmatterwhatyoudrive as long as you get out there 👍

[@nevillealanrichards7736]

Great content👍 very new to your channel. Please where did you get you Hat...its magic👌

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Neville! My hat's a driza-bone from Australia 😉 Alas they have stopped making them 🙁 Closest alternative is an Akubra (but they're quite expensive)

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Sound advice, thank you. Have very low cost A/T,s.is it good enough to start off with as good ones are rather expensive?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks for watching! Depends on how low cost and what you want to do with your vehicle. You can go lots of places and many overlanding kilometers on the likes of Generals, Bridgestones, Hankooks, Goodyears etc. If you're a serious trail driver then I'd say you need to look at something more hardcore

[@extremebierpens4450]

Great video. Any product recommendations for a compressor purchase? I have my eye on an 85lpm "Tyrecare" branded. But I don't like buying things twice.

[@GetOutGO]

I use this one (they're also branded T-Max) and I'm very happy with it www.takealot.com/moto-quip-160l-min-air-compressor/PLID28153089

[@BastiAlex2015]

Very knowledgeable video. Thanks a lot..👍 Do Gavin have a channel?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks, afraid not

[@hanakasa1417]

Out of interest, I haven't noticed much of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in the Overland community, despite having manufacturer option for a dual fuel tank. Care to clarify?

[@GetOutGO]

Lots of 120 Prado’s around. The 150 is quite pricey so maybe that’s why?

[@Dizzyish]

Hi Christoff, or anybody else willing to enlighten somebody that’s never done anything of this sort before and looking at setting myself up, and perhaps a stupid question as well - forgive me I have no experience here so open to every bit of info. Honest views on vehicle choice, the 2.8 GD-6 A/T diesel 4x4. Good for medium to hard overlanding after equipping with all the necessary stuff to do trips longer than a month? Any advice appreciated.

[@GetOutGO]

The Hilux or the Fortuner? If you're going to do harder long-term overlanding, the Hilux will carry more weight than the Fortuner. Both are good vehicles though.

[@sibanoble6473]

What I’m understanding here is you really need to think long and hard about what it is you want to do, where you want to go, how often, how long your trips will be on average and then build from there. Don’t just build for camping. Too wide a scope.

[@GetOutGO]

100% Start with the basics, get out there and work out what you need as you go.

[@amitozsingh779]

I was lost in my thoughts from last many weeks and forgot the main pere meters of over landing there where i have never gone i should first visit a place then research about it then start noting what i actually need for vehicle 🚗 no fancy overland tents bizarre ugly looking modifications and much more i will go in the market look for something like cheap durable and most importantly as said light weight

[@peterjwilson]

Gavin's links do not work. great video though

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks! Will check the links

[@Cocciuti]

Two beer tyre compressor? I presume you mean alcohol free beer or you are inflating your tyres before pitching your tent.

[@GetOutGO]

Figure of speech obviously

[@driescoetzee5328]

Hi Christoff. Thanks for the vid again. Are you within your gvm ? If you cut on weight, where would you start ? I am driving a Tuna as well and just decided to weigh everything over the weekend, and no surprise, I am over gvm.. The suprise is by how much..... 300kg. Just an idea on my setup currently. 2006 3L d4d. Maniac bashplate, front bumper, winch, rear bumper with swingarm, 110L long-range tank, Ironman suspension with airbags, Ironman awning, frontrunner roofrack with frontrunner rtt, Wood also go to roofrack, dual battery system, 40l water, 60L fridge, Hankook AT tyres x 5, 4 drawer system. My setup look similar to yours, where all internal seats are out, except 2 front. 🥴🥴🥴 And that is not even if I want to take the bikes with😢

[@GetOutGO]

We have very similar set-ups. Let's just check that our weights are the same; my gvm is 2560 and tare 1825. Mine is just, just within gvm. On a recent CKGR trip I might have been over in the reserve with the water and fuel filled up. Biggest difference by the looks of it is my LR fuel tank is 45l. I don't have an awning, aftermarket bashplates, don't have a winch. My front bumper is Ironman, rear Gobi-x, drawer system is FR (cub-boxes). Considering our suspension upgrades, in Aus we could actually get a GVM upgrade, not that simple in SA.

[@driescoetzee5328]

Yip. If only we were in Aus. Original tank was removed. New tank total 110L. Think you have 115L total. Must make a few urgent changes on this side. Thanks for reply. Happy and safe travels

[@driescoetzee5328]

Hi G-dog. Yip. Factored in both rear seats and jump seats as all are removed. Going to plasma shortly. Rear bumper is a must at this point as original fuel tank has been removed. New 110L tank takes space for spare, therefor rear bumper with swing-arm for Spare and highlift jack. Rear bumper also recovery points.... Seems like my work is cut-out for me.... Suppose I must figure out what, and not if I must scale down....🤔🤔

[@driescoetzee5328]

Tarre and gvm basically the same... Vehicle used both for overlanding and trail riding. Not in daily use. Wanted the best of both worlds😅😅

[@mphomolefe3340]

is it wise to build a 4x2 hilux to be an overland?

[@GetOutGO]

You can “overland” in just about anything. Just understand it’s limitations. A 4x4 will get you further off the beaten track obviously. If you can afford it rather start with a 4x4, if you can’t, don’t let it stop you from getting out there!

[@mphomolefe3340]

@@GetOutGO currently I am having a 4x2. so I will wait on building the car. but do easy onces and maybe looking a trailer options as I have been doing camping with my family.Thanks for the videos again we are learning so much.

[@GetOutGO]

@@mphomolefe3340 Sounds like a solid plan! Only a pleasure!

[@darrellw.matodes6898]

Build for purpose...

[@Jamesashleycoyle]

Great video ob#17468

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks James! ob#17161