Hero Troopy Shakedown Trip. PART-2 | 4xOverland

[@pablostark1665]

I just loved those last few words "My new place, ... breeze, look out at the trees, listen to the birds". Ever so calming and the best outro thus far.

[@gibrigg]

True. And, “eat chips”. Made me smile!

[@n80sr5]

True words!

[@atb12312]

And you're special to us Andrew! Thank you

[@andrewjones-productions]

I'll second that!

[@Herbstfalke_Naturfotografie]

Now I'm finished... no.. I watched your intro again.... and still not finished. I had tears in the eye's ..... yes.. this it is. Having so much fun creating such a stunning car individually and then? heading out, towards nature... You are able to bring this back between all the possibilities to equip a 4x4... but the essence of it, is being out there and being aware of this. Thanks Andrew.

[@katzen-opa5400]

Love this episode, because you don't just answer questions, you ask yourself questions.

[@32laurens]

Camping rough: stirring your lactose free barista capuccino with an Opinel pocket knife 😆

[@muhammadnimji4626]

Andrew, I must say ;you are one of the luckiest persons on this plane! Having the ability to explore and just be in such incredible places with beautiful sounds of birds and landscapes. Being out there with you takes me back to Kenya! Thank you!

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

“Just be and suck in the experience” well said what overlanding is about

[@silaslai5913]

Good Photo 👏

[@JOHNRICHMONDSA]

Give me Southern Africa any day, Australia is off my bucket list.

[@johanneswehrmann]

“Very pleasingly there’s no one else around.” YES, I like that too! 🙌🏻😁

[@andrewjones-productions]

I enjoyed Part 1, but I have really enjoyed Part 2. Perhaps it is because so many things you said and did resonated with me. Wonderful video.

[@shawnduma]

Thank you....Shawn from Portedward KZN South Africa

[@Splagnate]

An add on I would do is a some sort of retractable screen for your rear openings. Possibly as simple as a magnetized roll up. Could even add one to the back opening.

[@jonathanyoung5448]

Where do you keep spare parts? I remember, years ago when I first started watching your channel, seeing you wire one of the oem shock absorbers to the inside of the frame rail as a backup. I thought that was one of the best ideas I had ever heard of. It made me think about different places to store spare parts, and items that could really save the day in a remote situation, in areas that don’t take up valuable space inside or wind up rolling around and getting lost when you need them. Extra fasteners, belts, fuses etc… Would that be something you would be interested in discussing for this vehicle? Good to see you in a vehicle “only 5 hours from home” 😂 just goes to show what you consider a light road trip I would consider an expedition HaHaHa!

[@johngatley1470]

Living in NT and working out bush being a photographer its my favourite thing to do follow your nose on a remote track just cruising along looking for compositions love it

[@thomasstuhldreier9640]

Part 1 was relaxed and I enjoyed the impressions Waiting for Part 2

[@Phil_McAvity]

Those 12v ovens are a absolute game changer, I LOVE mine 👍

[@markkeily2827]

Nice badge mate - so Phil, who are you? Aussie, Brit, Kiwi or even Ex Rhodesian SAS?

[@Phil_McAvity]

@@markkeily2827 it’s classified

[@placestosea]

Thanks for taking us along on the 'vanlife/van build' decision making process. eg: time relaxing at camp = more changes when you get home. 😆

[@Herbstfalke_Naturfotografie]

Wow. I stopped at 6:14 min in your video, because I was very impressed of you..... after watching a lot of your videos with the introducing of all the bits and pieces of the Troopy or your equipment, you turn out now .... being a guy who is so sensible and aware of this, where you are and which kind of privilege it is, being there. You are not a guy who needs the attention and wants to enjoy being famous at all.... yes a story teller but one with a bright brain and the necessarily sensibility. Well done.

[@seamus9750]

A beautiful vast landscape inhabited by flies !!...we must count our blessings here in SA .

[@ApexHerbivore]

"It's difficult just being..." Yep

[@47Rolling]

I love what you have done with this build, a good combination of versatility and simplicity. The only little thing I would say is be careful with storing things up against the outside skin of the vehicle as you may end up denting the side of your car from the inside out. Maybe just as simple as gluing some marine carpet on the inside as a barrier. Well done on the build. Enjoy

[@rangerover.1971]

I’m just so very happy to see you get back ‘out there’ again Andrew. Thanks for what you do.

[@billyflatt]

Hope I haven’t missed it somewhere, but what does weigh? One of the major goals was to reduce weight and I’m interested to see how it compares to the previous one.

[@4xoverland]

You have not missed it. I will weigh it very soon.

[@ThomasRodde]

@@4xoverland So much for "Andrew no longer reads comments on KZbin" …

[@WheresJoseToday-im1gr]

Idea/Suggestion: For your work area/counter top: you said 40 mils taller would be good. You could do a simple add-on: make a sort of short box (to equal 40 mills when done) on top of that area, covered the same way. The top can lift up and provide a little extra storage. Additionally-if the top can open towards you, it can provide a working surface for your laptop, etc. Was just thinking of that and figured maybe-maybe it can be if use.

[@bluntobject4084]

i do enjoy the sit down conversation prices like this this. I know I've done it myself when working out things. some.of your solutions are ideas I'd had myself and wondered how it would turn out. loving it. thank you

[@SirWilliamGoes]

I really like the new rig. I want to do something similar with my 4runner. Id love to find a good table with the right size height like what you seem to have found.

[@dextermorgan5893]

Your not alone out there Andrew,but you are being watched by the 5000 flies!!! Thanks for the journey,love the peace and solitude of the outback👍😎🇦🇺

[@Mojojosie86]

I think at the end of the video you hit the nail on the head of perfect camp setups, when you just sit there and go "This is nice" and instantly you feel uplifted

[@Nyax4Real]

So lovely what the Hero can offer.

[@WheresJoseToday-im1gr]

Planning a similar setup but in an HJ45 with a DIY lightweight box on the bed. One thing is I need some kind of collapsible kennel for my two dogs back there.

[@MrJ-b1n]

Love to see that you're falling in love with this car (can tell by the ending) as opposed to your feeliings after building the dream tourer

[@craiggillphotography8030]

I always get that feeling of being watched too.

[@wallaceweir8227]

Maybe raised mounts for the solar panel on the roof that also doubles as a slide for a table that goes underneath

[@jeetts59]

My kind of tripwhen things dont go to plan.im in vic and love travelling to s a in the Flinders Ranges area, beautiful and remote.

[@RyTyme]

Those opening shots were absolutely incredible.

[@camptours]

Its so nice to see you. 👍 I love the Adventure too. My Car is a Ford Ranger with Alucab Tent. Its so nice.... LG, Alfred from Germany

[@MrStevoovets]

This is such a dream rig. While building my overland Toyota i've been trying to build it to your standards. No matter how far off I may be from them if it travels half as far i'll be happy.

[@extractingtherichness599]

“Configuring the storage space.” The never ending story for travellers.

[@raarancio-parrain7492]

Delightful

[@jm6918]

Looks like a wonderful new place new spot.

[@graemehunter5403]

Amazing wonderful and you feel the peace.

[@billroach2393]

For your work bench area beside the fridge, have you considered adding an extra section on top which is able to be raised via 4 lengths of flat bar. These would be about 125mm long and would work such that the new section lifts up and pivots towards you and locks in via gravity in an over centre manner. It would be about 100mm higher and 100 mm closer to as you sit on the bench

[@pathfinder303]

The table could be stored underneath the roof tent bed.

[@camro210]

Andrew, I'm really curious, and actually think a video discussing this topic would be fantastic (I don't think I remember one similar) - where do these particular type of landscapes fall in your personal rankings/preferences, and do you ever find yourself *needing* something more or different to keep you motivated to get out and explore/travel? I can certainly see, over the years, that you're able to find the beauty in most places, but for example I've (very luckily, in my opinion) lived in and explored the western US my whole life, and feel like I'd struggle to enjoy landscapes such as the ones in this video after a (relatively) short while.

[@spooderman3425]

I'm not Andrew but I do love camping around Australia, he hit the nail on the head when he talked about the isolation aspects of it. Being in a patch of natural beauty with no one around and not expecting to see anybody is liberating in a way hard to describe. I would also say that most people who camp here have some sort of "focus" like bushcraft, photography, fishing, hunting, 4WDing and so on. In a way the landscapes just become a brilliant backdrop while doing the thing you love to do, whatever that may be. I have no doubt I would love to see the places you have mate (truthfully) but I also wouldn't trade my slice of this great land for the world.

[@geekman1234]

WA has some nice spots but most other states in Aus has much more spectacular and differing landscapes. Can’t beat WA for isolation though

[@christopherlewinski1301]

Andrew your new lounging space.....an idea....I saw a build with a lounge like yours. The guy pushed the front seat forward so that he could extend his body all the way. Is there a way you could reconfigure or mobilize the water tanks to allow this?

[@runescapebanker]

Great video. Pure quality. Thanks!

[@4XDestinations]

Look forward to detailed look. Expecting my new Troopy delivery hopefully before end of 2022, then hit the road full time.

[@janhbhugo5085]

Love the Troopy ! Good job .

[@longine5122]

Thats one happy man right there.

[@Splagnate]

You should develop a baffle system for your water tank so that it doesn’t splash around and make noise when things get bumpy. For instance a screen type system?

[@4xoverland]

there are baffles throughout this tank. It's only noisy when almost full, when the water hits the inside top of the tank. Once I'm down to three-quarters, noise goes away. There is no baffle that will solve that issue.

[@lumikarhu]

i live in europe. we get tons of mosquitos (especially in northern finland or sweden), but what you get is just another level. Flies, bugs, everything. And the heat. That ruins the trip for me. I wouldnt survive in Australia. But i like to watch your excitement. It's not just the troopy, which is obviously the coolest vehicle ever, it's your excitement that makes me enjoy your videos. Greetings from Arctic Circle, Norway.

[@ianmoore4327]

The fly’s and bugs only follow the Western Australians, they seem to love them more than everyone else

[@KeithSherry12]

Great video Andrew! When I find myself alone in the bush, with that feeling of being watched, I often find a kangaroo or an emu poking its head up behind some shrubbery.

[@martysib6547]

Your knowledge and honesty really shines through in the episode. Marty from Perth

[@4WheelingSA]

I like this build! This is a vehicle I can see myself in. For me you have nailed it!

[@stephenhansford3454]

Great first shake down video , but where are we with the overall weight of the troopy, as this was the governing factor through out the build have you met your overall target.

[@hawk3356]

Does the water sloshing around in the tanks annoy you?

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Always informative and thought provoking Andrew.

[@gregbrown5473]

I must say I do enjoy you video’s very much and love seeing the different aspects of what you have done in your Troopy and have noted things down like you egon electrics which I will be very interested in how that pans out . Your gullwings window replacement & blackouts water tanks exct, I would love to see a video on the whole build when it is sorted and your happy with it some sort of costing too . I have converted my old 75 series with 1HZ and are now looking at options for doing the inside you are very right in that it is personal how you do it to suit you & you needs, I have just brought a travel buddy but are in desperate need of the rest of the kitchen 🤣🤣, all in good time there is so much out now in electronics and solar that is so much more updated than years back not sure which way to go at the moment . Thanks Andrew I do love your nolage

[@terrydonnell5862]

Hi Andrew, long time viewer first time cementing, I remember last July that you set out to make a lighter set up. How did you do..? 😊

[@Dieselnm101]

I thought I was the only one thinking someone was watching me while camping. Just a sense of fear of the unknown. I also get bored quickly at camp. I’ve came to learn to just relax and enjoy the moment.

[@bobjanssens5931]

Put off the cover from the fridge. The fan blowing the heat between cover and fridge…. It’s cooling better without and with less power. We tested it and where surprised! Greetings from Belgium

[@bah5310]

Flies as thick as flies.

[@110adventures7]

Looking good, love the fit and finish of the truck. Personally I probably wouldn't have so much carpet on the workstation. Carpet is a nightmare for harbouring sand in the pile. After 2 years I was still trying to get Sahara sand out of the carpet in my 110. All in all a fantastic build.

[@shdhrjdi]

Seems like this electrical system has taken up a lot of space

[@yusufsayed2119]

Quick tip , get some insect repellent It will prevent you from scratching Good troopy

[@megahurts2]

Niiicce, love the old ammo tin on the back haha.

[@boydauspeditions]

Thank you...

[@hawk3356]

Could you possibly make some storage/shelving on the underside of the bed and upgrade the gas struts to support the extra weight when you push the bed up. Would be useful storage when you’re packing up and then can be moved out of the way when you want to get inside and then isn’t in the way when you’re going to sleep? Win win really?

[@lukehutchinson6754]

Great work on the build Andrew, this one is my favourite of yours as it would suit my way of travelling. One question is how well you did on the weight saving? Storage space is great providing GVM allows you to fill it. Cheers 🍻

[@nrmjessop1257]

Happy to say that "walk around" is imperative before driving away.Been caught out a few times. It's embarrassing.

[@Torrox4]

Quick note on your workspace, have you seen the coffee table desks? They have a hinge that lifts from flat table to a over the knee table for working on a laptop. I bet some of the hinges on your current setup with a top would be ideal to put a laptop at the perfect workinv height / position. While still providing a flat surface for the rest of the time.

[@Johnny-lt5ib]

Love the solo travel series! Any photographs of the stars?

[@143jkrd]

I watched on my tv. I had to bring this on my phone later to comment. I love my Opinel peasant knife. Just a great all arounder. I was given the same Yeti mug, it’s great as well.

[@chrisbull3838]

Great video. Loved it !

[@PeterDays1973]

Two in a day? Great!

[@everist22]

Andrew - i love love this set up - it just seems very practical and a great balance of all your needs. Two thoughts - you could add a ‘floating’ 40mm shelf on top of your work area, to raise the height, and then route (store/sit) your cables underneath - giving you a clean bench space. Also - can you build a storage area under the rear of the vehicle for the table - like a pull out draw that many Toyotas have (maybe you need a tray to do this??). Just some thoughts..🙏

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Considering how much you love being alone, I'm surprised you even met Gwynn 😁 The Troopy is looking good.

[@marcdeweerdt8805]

Hi Andrew love the results of the build , curious how did you go with your operation lightweight objective?

[@udx-483muddbucket5]

Great video. Thanks for taking us along

[@Defender110SLO]

Realy nice setup. Cheers. 🍻

[@christosnyman5075]

Andrew, Try the Small rig mounts thats all I use to film stuff from aircraft and bumpy ratelly stuff, It stays where I put it. SmallRig Multi-function Super Clamp with Double Ball Heads & 1/4" Screw 1138

[@thetankslapper]

Do you know what the loaded rig weighs Andrew ?

[@BubblesTheCat1]

1:25 That must surely be dingo piss creek?

[@alanobrien3138]

Nice build. I still prefer the 4.7 v8 4Runner but my best friend likes Budweiser so we all have are preferences.

[@HammerRocks]

Looks like the camera gremlins got to you on this trip. Everything happens in 3s are you know. We'll need another proper detailed walk-around of your latest troopy and what's included in it when you're happy with the configuration. It would be good to have a single episode that covers everything you've changed and fitted on/in it.

[@hardstyledisco]

What's the final weight? There was such a huge focus on this in the beginning and you haven't mentioned it for a very long time. Did you give up on trying to come in under your target, or waiting to do a grand reveal?

[@damienmorris2903]

I always feel much safer out in the bush than around cities. The real nutters are mainly city people.

[@nickjennings8317]

Another great video Andrew, thank you. There are some brands that exude quality and Yeti is one of those. I am a Yeti man, I am a Letherman man, I am a Max Trax man but also a Landrover- a - holic. We can’t be all perfect. 😉🇬🇧❤️🇦🇺

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

This was a very enjoyable video it makes me want to do something like this!

[@tituspullo9210]

😂😂😂 it's like watching Mr. Bean in a 4x4.

[@michaelwigley8856]

Sure wish we could get the troopy here in the states I would love to have one.

[@aidandante6931]

I imagine if you were to raise the worktop table by 40 mil, you could also then raise the shelf below it where the yellow storage bin rests, which may allow that bin to slide out fully, without the need to move the mattress. Hope this helps if it's something you are planning on changing.

[@jc7654]

hi, good video, like the rundown and usability likes and dislikes. could you maybe put a shelf onto the bench top to allow for the addressee of the Hight that you were looking for and also get a narrow cavity for to use as storage, just a idea that may help for your setup

[@rebelarcher5450]

I would have thought that you would have the parcel shelf setup to hold your drone and camera bags so they are easily accessible from the drivers seat , for those spur of the moment happenings , without having to climb into the back to retrieve them . My personal thought would be a small elastic cargo type net anchored down at 4 points with camera bag and drone box / bag slipped under , lift up the front edge of the net to retrieve them . maybe some foam padding laid down on the deck to give them some extra anti slip and shock absorption on rough terrain.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely

[@russelldold4827]

Would raising the interior worktop by raising the shelf on which the yellow foodbox rests allow the foodbox to slide over the mattress? Personally I like the concept of being able to pack and move the foodbox from home kitchen to vehicle as a unit, and unpack that unit after the trip. Looking forward to your in-depth assessment. Thanks for sharing.

[@markoconnor959]

Those flies man. Hectic.

[@MrAidenaiden71]

Noticed a can of lanox Never leave home without it works wonders on noisy Springs and things

[@ruanvanvuuren4890]

Hi, I love your content. Have ever used fairy lights in your camp. I love the ambient light that it makes and you get them now that charge with a USB