Holland Track Outback Australia | Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy

A few weeks after returning from the Canning Stock Route I had the urge to do a short track on my own, to review the Land Cruiser, and to experience a slice of outback in solitude. This is the Holland Track, a three day track where the start point was less than a day's drive from my home in Perth, Western Australia. The track was a lot of fun, and makes an enjoyable story.
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[@davidbland1859]

Just wanted to say a thank you to you, Andrew. Just arrived back from the Holland track solo. Thanks to your invaluable advice, it gave me the knowledge to do the trip with confidence. Knowing how to negotiate specific challenges on the track came from all your videos I have enjoyed and absorbed the tips and procedures to get out of a lot of problems on the track. I also believe it is what you have said about knowing your vehicle and its limitations. My 2008 Ford Ranger I dare to say, makes me look good as a 4wder. Thankyou once again.

[@4xoverland]

It's my pleasure. As soon as my Troopy lands, I'm going back to the Holland. Solo.

[@davidbland1859]

@@4xoverland As I said on Facebook, would I do it again? At the drop of hat, the solitude in remote places like that is very memorable

[@johnsandlin7474]

In have not heard the name "Woolworth" spoken in decades! My favorite store here in the states when I was a kid. They all closed over 35 years ago or so.

[@4xoverland]

The brand name is still used in Australia and South Africa, although these two are in no ways connected.

[@Scchhtivy]

Andrew, the Discovery was a vehicle from another KZbinr's convoy, 'Intents offroad' from memory it was down a couple of tires very quickly but still waiting for part 2 of his video to see how it faired left on the track.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Cheesie joke makes it all worth while.a kid in Texas watching your channel and that stuck in her head just simply wonderful.

[@MrAttilaRozgonyi]

What a wonderful way to start the new year. Having recently returned from my own expedition where I spent 4 weeks filming my trip, I’ve realised just how difficult doing the whole thing by yourself actually is. I know you’ve been doing it a long time, but I tip my hat to you Andrew, you have a knack of being able to turn anything into a thoroughly engrossing & entertaining film. Love your work! Happy New Year Andrew! :)

[@wescobts]

I love the fact that you were in AZ and met a family from Tx and they knew you and and knew you enough to remember and hold on to something you said during a meal. You my friend have earned all your success.

[@mattgilley2314]

Still using that phrase daily in our house! Hope you're well. Wishing you a wonderful 2018!

[@lukehaynes2194]

Thingy whatsit works well for things we don’t know the name of. Try ‘Matey’ for people (men) that we don’t know or have forgotten their name.

[@robbief1]

Lovely impromptu video.... Superbly delivered, a pure joy to watch as always!

[@raymondlogister6828]

Typical stone between the disc brake. I have had this several times. terrible sound. best you can drive a bit back and then drive back to the front. and you repeat this several times. and then the stone usually comes loose. good video like always.

[@johnc4774]

i agree 100%

[@malcolmL995]

Lol. Had exactly the same issue on the Holland track in 2016 in out troopy. Tried backing up a few times, didn’t help, drove a short distance, heard a “ping” and never heard it again. Had it happen in other places since. Stone between stone guard and disc. Regards,

[@toddmillar4041]

I loved this vid it made me home sick. I lived in the Goldfields for 20 years and would often take the dog and just drive around the bush, and thats exactly what it looked like.

[@KLRCoop]

I agree a rock on the disc of the brake...

[@WildTouring]

Great video Andrew. It's an amazing track. We got out there and filmed it a few months ago, plan to do it again with a few extra days to explore all the side tracks.

[@andrewkigen]

The production quality has improved significantly. Keep up the good work.

[@SeanKhoo]

Hi Andrew, I think you should get some sponsorship from Coca-Cola. Every time I watch your KZbin channel, you have a bottle of Coca-Cola with you.;)

[@Leon-lp9fl]

27 years,can see why on other video,congrats.Earplugs work sometimes at home and in the bush,thanks again.

[@ibrahimsharif5319]

Andrew little sand particles hooks up between the back plate and the brake disc, creates that type of funny scriching noises, it once happened to me, I was driving a L/Rover 110 tdi, it is disc brakes all round, I was driving in a bandit prone area and was actually becoming late, the road was muddy and we were 102 kms to our night stop place, and I was carrying team of donors, and I couldn't go under the vehicle to check out, I stopped hurriedly went under the vehicle and nothing was visible, it produce a sound and went off and the noise disappear for good

[@kiwizookoffroad2040]

Rock in the disc. Hard braking usually helps to break them up.

[@4xoverland]

I thought that and tried that but it has no effect.

[@TheAmazingGrace2]

Great video Andrew. I have only just got back from doing the Holland Track with my mates. We went from Hyden to Coolgardie. Awesome experience.

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

Another great video Andrew. Looks like a good adventure and a nice escape from the daily grind.

[@Arda86ca]

"GHOST RIDING THE WHIP" was sooo 2013 ! Just kidding ! It looks like it was the usual case of some stones in the brakes. Great video as always!

[@swh5113]

The quality of your videos is wonderfull

[@RBFR01]

Just rocks in between the rotor and caliper guard, probably when you drove threw that puddle or somewhere but no damage all good.

[@richardsanders2794]

Great video Andrew, informative and entertaining. Happy New Year.

[@stkmkt1]

Happy anniversary Andrew. And happy New Years to you as well.

[@WatchHobbyist]

Just what I needed on New Year’s day. Thanks for the video.

[@Jackalopestravels]

Happy New Year Andrew!

[@mattluszczak6567]

Def rock been there done that too. Freaks you out. Especially when travelling alone.

[@Sparrowfart2]

Good one Andrew, I enjoyed this a lot. thanks man.

[@Calamiti999Fine]

PS. Have had that noise before too from lodged rocks and barbed wire out on family ranches in West Texas on Fords & Toyota trucks. Also will occasionally get squeaky breaks from the Caleche gravel roads.

[@ivlonsdale]

Yep, a rock. But please do not walk in front of the truck when in "Auto Pilot". One trip and we would have some lovely footage of those KO2s.

[@4xoverland]

I wondered how long it would take before someone said that. You are not wrong!

[@markcranston814]

absolutely agree!

[@tgrkiller]

The auto pilot was first gear low and just let it roll?

[@4xoverland]

first gear, low range, idle, aircon off. it will climb an extremely steep hill if required, and also run you over.

[@Johanniscool]

That’s how the late great Malcolm Douglas died

[@TheMattcampb]

Hi Andrew, I'm a big fan of your channel! Was wondering if you have ever considered posting the full roof cam video of your trip similar to the Slow TV trend? I would love to watch you wind through the technical stuff while the baby is napping!

[@j0rzeh]

Brake related sound, I think it's either a rock rubbing in-between the disc guard and the disc, or bent guard rubbing on the disc or brake pad glue has given way and the friction surface has fallen off and it's grinding mental on metal as pads always have little drag, I diagnose this stuff everyday as a mechanic but It's not good when in the outback alone with no spare parts!! :( Great video I would love to be able to do what you do.

[@pwatom22]

.. common problem. Had it happen a couple of times.. stone likely caught in backing plate. If you get that again take the wheel off !

[@TheLastRezort27]

Far out woulda been mint if I knew you were in Kal, coulda said hello to ya. Good to know you stopped by anyway

[@Jottingsfrom]

Thanks for posting this Andrew - another vote for a rock/stick on the break shield. so, what was your final assessment of the Holland Track? Did it stay dry?

[@dme6991]

As always great video had similar problem in my cruiser once drove me nuts for hours as I couldn’t figure out what it was. As it turned out it was a small rock jammed in between rotar and dust shield I’m not expert but your situation sounded very similar. Keep up the good work

[@simmo8018]

Just a little bog hole brake. Reversing while leaning on the brakes usually pops it out.

[@nico2000ad]

beautiful , informative as always, thank you

[@matthewrambo7172]

Was going to say rock between heat shield... But it's been said. Surprised that not happened to you before. Anyway, absolutely beautiful photography. Would love to do that route.

[@pillay87]

absolutely wonderful your trips are..

[@grzestojus5152]

Not a rock - a piece of wood in the brake disc. It almost burns when "polished" by brake disc , it sticks to disc a lot better than an irregular shape rock, high temp makes it very hard. The noise is incredibly loud . Louder than a rock and a bit different sound

[@priosminimus6969]

First thought from the frequency: brake disc. Shafts sounds way deeper. Just knock on them to compare the sound. Then: make sharp turns to get the wheels turn faster and slower - this way you can maybe also localise damaged drive train parts or bearings. And then, the easiest, without taking the wheels off: just jack them up and let them spin - by hand or engine if it's an unlocked permanent 4wd or the rear axle. Because if you take them off, you might not be able to spin it easily. The one with the rock should be harder to turn or simply make the sound. I know it's always easy to talk smart when you sit comfortly in front of the screen ;-)

[@cvfd555]

Great video happy new year ! Keep up the great work

[@PAS4591]

nice video again Mr thingamywhatsit.I like your recent habit of telling your stories.What size BFG do you have on the troopy again.Seriously considering a 76 wagon and i like my BFGs on my(gasp) Pajero

[@jjsadv]

Is there a part 2. There is so much more to this track.

[@jasonscott6780]

Andrew, that land rover belongs to another KZbin channel, intents off road, they did the trip just before you, I was just watching your video and then watched theirs and thought “hey!! That’s what happened”

[@guanghunglo3594]

Geez I wish the guy in the Discovery was making a KZbin video. That would have been interesting! Wonder how he got mobile again?

[@andrewvanstaden8922]

Come on Andrew, part of being in the bush is preparing your meals out doors. Cook some food man! TV dinners are for a couch.

[@Fidellio13]

Andrew Van Staden I disagree. Food is simply fuel to get me to the next beautiful place. Protein bars and beef jerky all day and small meals at night.

[@ScoobyFermentation]

Andrew, with your trouble opening packages and my new interest/obsession with pocket knives, I’d love to know what is your every day carry pocket knife and also if you carry a multi-tool. Thanks!

[@simonstevenson2941]

Fantastic video. Loved it.

[@gotoylc]

What are you storing underneath on the side step brackets? Looks like spare Panhard rods.

[@darrenmoore2]

Andrew, you must of just missed us, we saw that disco with the blown tyres too. as for your noise i think it was a stone or stick stuck between the rotor and backing plate, i have had the same a few times and it drives me insane every time it happens. Question, you used to have the soft shower ensuite and now you have the hard cover, any reason for the change? i am in the middile of fitting emu wings to my patrol to do the same mod you have done i think it was a brillant mod. Kind regards Darren

[@notinservice3724]

nice to watch

[@Bigchaser01327]

The noise was a stone, I can’t believe you have not had the issue before.

[@thomasbrown8296]

it was a stone caught in the breaks as i've had that problem before when doing the powerlines track

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Brakes

[@nnoddy8161]

For $80,000 and almost 50 years of engineering development, is it not too much to ask for Toyota to provide the 70 series with a centre diff lock and permanent all wheel drive. Seriously, the Classic Rangie had it in 1970, Gwagen in '79 and Defender in the mid-80s.

[@michaelnares1217]

Have you filmed anything in a previous episode on specifically how the Maxtrax are mounted?

[@korax9728]

Hey Andrew, once again enjoying your videos. One question: what's your take in campers? The Australian types of course. I'd like to know your opinion because they seem to be very popular down under. Greetings!

[@stephennganga7499]

I get a noise like that sometimes on my defender when a rock gets stuck between my brake disk an that disc guard plate thingy whatsit.. maybe it was that

[@mark2073]

Great video!!

[@emu4wd]

Great Vid. Steve

[@vinniet2925]

I've seen that LR4 I forgot where, or was it a previous video of yours?

[@efijycat1856]

happy new year!

[@shootermcmillan]

Funny..................Another channel showed that same Rover with all the flats. Had to have been + or - a day from when you passed it.

[@koosbotha6430]

Rock in the breakd

[@jhanzaibwalimohamed6947]

Happy New year

[@adhiliftikhar3695]

Hi, would like to know your opinion on the automatic gearbox conversion for the 70 series cruiser. Would you consider it for your troopy ?

[@4xoverland]

maybe

[@mr.krankypantsakakurt3359]

Rock Or pebble between the brake rotor and caliper ? Been there, done that .

[@hanscaspersz4900]

Hi Andrew. Just wondered if you have weighed your vehicle in its trip ready state. Ie full of fuel water and everything else. What combined weight did you get. Cheers

[@andrewbriand7539]

Great Video Andrew! Just wondering if you have addressed the track width issues between the front and rear axles. I’m thinking about getting a 76 series for my next 4wd but this always plays on my mind.

[@4xoverland]

I think its a small issue and not a deal breaker. I am doing mine in April and will be able to report a difference - if any.

[@tassosthomaidis95]

Hi Andrew. Wouldn’t putting 35s on the troopy increase your fuel economy?

[@TheAmazingGrace2]

Wouldn't you burn through more fuel. Because having a bigger tyre increases how much it needs to rotate.

[@wil_horstmann]

What is tied up underneath with the orange strap? Excellent video as always

[@4xoverland]

spare shocks

[@simon762321]

Out of interest - what tyre did that Discovery have fitted?

[@sand_shifter]

Did you find the Disco owners ?

[@pauleglinton5039]

Andrew, I love your work, and for selfish reasons, I`m going to mention something, that ensures you have the health to continue creating it. The human body, like vehicles, has a design, and a maintenance schedule. When looking at suitable fuels, for optimum health, well being and longevity, you won`t find Coca cola, packet noodles, processed cheese, and man made processed items. Its not the fuel the human body was designed for. Leads to head aches, circulation issues, strokes, and heart attacks, to say the least. You are more qualified than most, to know what the wrong fuel would mean in your 4x4 vehicle. Plenty of human body mechanics in Australia.

[@robertmcdonald1777]

I've never seen you use a petrol 4x4 other than a Forester.

[@overlandworkshop]

Look closer. My LC 105 petrol in the Kalahari, and Range Rover and Defender were both V8 petrols.

[@Red-cy4hl]

Hi Andrew how did you find the tires I've got exactly the same size

[@4xoverland]

I far prefer narrow tyres when off-road.

[@dexteww]

hey Andrew what month did you get there nice vid btw

[@4xoverland]

October

[@josephhickman4849]

How well is the 3M wrap holding up on the exterior of your truck?

[@4xoverland]

still looks new.

[@jackturtle131]

Happy anniversary Why you want to do it on your own ??????

[@ricdammar4605]

Another great video. Love your work and especially your truck. You did well. I have noticed on several clips that there is a ratchet strap underneath the truck. As an avid four wheeler myself and builder of many a truck i cannot for life of me figure out what that strap is for. Please satisfy my curiosity on this item if you can. Cheerio mate! Keep the shiny side up!

[@Derrick84100]

If I'm looking at the same thing you are, it's a spare shock strapped to the chassis. This was one of the new original shocks taken out and replaced with the OME ones and kept as a spare.

[@Jaahda]

Ah - thanku. Nunnabah!! wongutha njardu buanah - my country!

[@Kenjineering]

The story behind the landrover is here guys /watch?v=GEZ0onID-zo

[@harveysmith100]

Nice video as usual. The tyre conundrum with Land Rover says so much about where they have gone. I was a life long Land Rover fan but no more. 76 LandCruiser is now my steed. If you are saying you are the best 4X4 what are you doing fitting low profile tyres to your vehicles? People buy 4x4 who don't know about off roading or tyres but they have watched the ProMo videos about Land Rovers crossing deserts and the Darien Gap etc. So they think, " I have one of those vehicles, I can go off on an adventure.' They put themselves in huge danger. Sorry, bit of a rant. I know they are going to fit road tyres to a Disco or Range Rover, but please don't put low profiles on just to look cool. Low profiles are for race tracks, not for dirt tracks. Idiot marketing men running a 4X4 company who have never driven in Africa, Australia or anywhere that may just kill you.

[@theatoms4098]

Chingaderas

[@akaroamale475]

Free wheel hubs are a stupid addition to any 4wd. The whole time you are on any unsealed road you should be in 4wd, you will have better control and stop faster than when in 2wd. The pissy cheap setup of weak springs inside the free wheel hubs is far from reliable in dirty situations. I have 4wd all my working life, I have yet to see a front diff wear out because it has been over used in 4wd. My Hilux is auto and does not have free wheel hubs, I pull the 4wd leaver back when I need it on shingle roads and I take it out on the sealed roads. If you have and use free wheel hubs you must like living in the 70s when things just did not perform well, you know like land rovers, I live in a new century and have happilly left the silly unproductive things behind in favour of things that work as they should.

[@flynnparsey5078]

Get fatter tires

[@twhaz2001]

Andrew, the noise is a rock between the brake disc and shield. Hard to see with the wheel on. It happens to me all the time when driving thru mud or sand mixed with rocky material. I drive a Ford F-250 (Dana 60 axles) in the states. the breaking sound was the rock leaving. Yes it is a horrible squealing grinding noise and you just know something is going to break. Pull the tire next time and look for debris if it worries you enough. Alone on that track, I would have pulled the tire. Great trip. I enjoyed it and looking forward to the next video.

[@alantd44]

Agreed - stone. Happened to me on a Land Rover Discovery 4 after playing in a quarry. It was actually quite embarrassing driving around my local town with an expensive, new vehicle squealing away - sounded horrific. Cleared after a day or so as the stone broke up. Looks like a lovely track you were on. Great work!

[@renedeboer7348]

yes i was also think about the brakes ,, it sound like it also :-)

[@SimonElenor]

Yep. This is why I remove the backing plates. It does not change. It is a rock Andrew.

[@GavinGillett]

Twh Az Yup, what this bloke said. I had the same noise on the CSR and while I was investigating i moved the brake plate and heard the stone fall

[@dodgyhodgie734]

Yep 100% stone in break, im pretty suprised someone as experienced as him didnt know the noise.

[@RedEyedJack]

Rock stuck behind the brake rotor and dust shield

[@johnc4774]

great video. happy new year . have you upgraded your camera? image seems much sharper .

[@slowboat6021]

yep I had similar thing. went back and forwards a few times and it cleared.

[@stephan5026]

Was my first though too. I drive a lot of oil field roads in northern Alberta with my Tundra and when it gets a bit muddy you’ll get little rocks between the shield and rotors. Happens to me a lot in the rear. Have considered removing the dust shields

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

That was my thought too. I've had exactly the same and then it went with a bit of a bang. Usually a stone.

[@davidhorrocks2543]

i completely agree. that was my immediate thought as soon as i heard the noise

[@thesaint8400]

If you want to prevent a stone from rubbing against the brakes again I suggest getting rid of the brakes ALTOGETHER. Brakes add unnecessary weight, just another gimmick sold to the masses

[@4xoverland]

That's what I said! If you ask me, indicators are questionable too. I never use them anyway.

[@Johanniscool]

I agree, get rid of the brakes, they’ll only slow you down!

[@nickjennings3500]

loving the "cheesey thingy what's it's"

[@andrewvanstaden8922]

Dongas... he he he. Very African Andrew. Wonderful episode. I hope you tackle each famous Ausie 4x4 trail or track one by one.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Andrew, that sound is a little stone that got caught between the front brake disc, and the dust cover plate. When you reversed it most probably fell out. I've encountered it twice. Strangely enough both times with an Isuzu bakkie at construction sites ☺☺👋👍

[@realasmr538]

That noise I’ve had similar but on early 90s BMW E36 where in the rear discs where stones get stuck and this is really small stones have got in behind the disc where the small handbrake shoes are. And some times the noise goes or 15 min job removing disc for little stone size of a Apple pip

[@craigeberhardt1164]

Hi there, I really enjoy your videos! Just picked up a 76 series wagon. What tyres would you recommend for a Simpson Desert trip? Appreciate any advice you have to offer. Keep up the great videos.

[@scottypersia5715]

'thats bad luck.' followed by 'road tyres are totally unsuitable...' So which was it ? Bad luck or bad management.?

[@michaeldally7995]

Stone in the brakes, first time that happened to me I was freaking out, then heard something rattle and ping out as I was driving. Local consensus was it was a stone too.

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

Those noise issues use to drive me crazy too. Had a old timer tell me to check for obvious issues if you find nothing obvious ignore it for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks if it's still making noise something is wrong, fix it!. Well have not had to fix anything that has been making a noise in 25 years now. Best advice ever. By the way I knew what it was once I heard it. The directional sound quality was superb!

[@1Coolbanana]

Love those cheesythingywhatits :-)