🛠️HOW WE BUILT our 300 series Landcruiser💪 Rig Rundown & walk through of our VX wagon.

[@kwequay5605]

Don't worry about the oil consumption. Have had my 300 for almost a year, no issues with oil consumption, no issues with the dpf injector. Just drive it and enjoy it. Kaon make a cargo barrier, with a shelf and wing covers for the glass. Love the wrap, looks mint

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate, thanks for the info on the cargo barrier

[@Casey-zp9kv]

For the amount of touring and living you guys do right around the country in these setups its an absolute investment for comfortable, reliable driving, Love this car

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@MrMegafly2011]

One of the cleanest builds ever

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@williegitau6680]

That is the most beautiful 300 series I've seen...safe travels guys❤

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@sebseb6400]

Nice built. That’s serious off road beast. Many “no need” things for average user. Agree that if you can get it off the floor just take it. We did same. Just bought GR Sport off the floor. Someone was struggling to have a finance and we took an opportunity to buy it. 5 min decision. That’s strange but GR has got options not available with others 300 like Sahara, even with extra money. Like front lockers factory fitted or exclusive Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system. Wrap looks great but decided to go with clear ppf due to practical reasons. Well done built guys

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@Stubear22374]

I’d call it Leonidas after the Spartan king of the 300 men. Awesome truck a pure beauty well done

[@TripInAVan]

I like that

[@xavierbika4681]

Wow that 300 is Beautiful! I'll have to steal that wrap colour and call it mine.

[@TripInAVan]

Go for it

[@Brytelyte-nj4pk]

nothing to add or subtract. just perfect.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate happy Sunday

[@TheTripleDubya]

Motor uses a little oil but the reason is less friction equals slightly more oil burn, has a early warning light etc, all good really. How good are those mats, got them in the 200.

[@TripInAVan]

Good hey.👍👍 I’ll keep an eye on the oil level but it’s been good so far after 6000km

[@backyardblasters]

The stock 300 without the bull bar looks so much meaner.

[@TripInAVan]

Look good hey

[@justinbrown2093]

I just updated my hilux and of course ARB bull bar and a must have side rails fitted (lots of roos where I live ), and flat black powder coating as standard I thought, they have the best quality bars on the market . My last hilux hit a car at 100 kilometres a hour when it failed to give way at intersection , wrote her car off and I drove home ,thanks to side rails that supported the bull bar ,awesome products, thanks ARB

[@9fiveb180]

Priscilla, QUEEN of the Desert.

[@jobarnes5683]

We added a lithium battery under the bonnet of our 300 series. A real neat job! We don’t need all the accessories in the back, just a slide out fridge in the back for our caravan trips. Have the reverse camera integrated onto the screen too! Also added new fitted car seat covers. Just love what you’ve done for your purposes and we just love the smooth driving and efficiency too!

[@TripInAVan]

That is awesome! They are a nice rig hey

[@micklee93]

8:28 that back looks sooo good! Mixed opinions on the backend of the 300, but I think they look nice as! And the wrap!!! Shhmickkkkkk

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate, it’s good hey

[@paulharrison3906]

Great vid, now the name for the 300...whoa. Black Betty.

[@TripInAVan]

Like it

[@steves524]

Car looks great. The boys will be happy having the roof top tent…🚎

[@andrewnosworthy2202]

Im barely 5 seconds in...thats some high grade camera you got there bro. Your picture quality took things to a whole other level.🇯🇲

[@tim18118]

I’m a bit in love with that wrap and the drawer system. Nice build!

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate👌

[@jk66]

That's my dream tourer right there.

[@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7]

I am waiting for a GR sport to arrive, I think a pre rego GVM upgrade is on the cards, the savings in LCT will pay for the upgrade.

[@TripInAVan]

Absolutely

[@Squidley1972]

Why replace the electronic KDSS on the GRS??? It is one of the best features. Just to dodge the tax? Buy a Sahar 7 seat down if you want to change the suspension but not the GRS.

[@jasonquirk3801]

Kaon does a great cargo barrier/shelf, the barrier also protects the windows.

[@Marschy85]

The name for the 300, easy, Spartan.

[@TripInAVan]

Ha, good one.

[@DTCampingAdventures]

Loved the colour of the whole build so much and the matte wrap is just stunning!

[@TripInAVan]

Thank you so much!!

[@treeman3663]

Roslyn bay is such a beautiful spot Keppel is nice as well the coral noice

[@peterwright2692]

Shudda just called it Dollars. Wish I had enuff , lov it, I can only dream!

[@philfoote829]

Bloody awesome Justin you answered the question at the end I was going to ask why not the GR sports

[@TripInAVan]

The price tag hey. Think they are 25-30k more

[@travelling_kelpies]

We were thinking of an LC GXL. After seeing this, I've just ordered a VX today 😂 Now for the countdown.

[@TripInAVan]

Best upgrade the vx

[@buzz7927]

Very nice build, do you think the Baserack has a lower prile than the rhino rack. If it is not to munch trouble can you measure from the middle of the roof to the top of the baserack. The Rhino rack is 110 mm, I am hoping the base rack is lower

[@TripInAVan]

Yeah it’s a lower profile

[@dogg15]

Amazing what can be done with 100’s of thousands of dollars.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

100 thousand on top of the base car, its important for viewers to know you can trip and do 99% of this country in a Corolla, you don't need all this luxury shit

[@adamnorton9701]

Bit salty boys

[@effkay3691]

Don’t be jealous. It’s ugly

[@dogg15]

@@adamnorton9701 not at all. Just facts.

[@Alex-bl7cf]

Love the show but man.... Imagine how much travel you could do for the price of a bunch of mods you don't need. Apparently all the aftermarket suppliers know better than the Toyota engineers...

[@rw20000]

Love the look of it. Mind if i ask how they bkacked out the window trim and the badges on the rear ?

[@TripInAVan]

Same way they wrap the rest hey. With a black wrap

[@rw20000]

@@TripInAVan thanks

[@OverlandAustraliaAdventures]

Justin just finished my build & used Kaon light weight half cargo barrier, they also do window guards "Molles" might be worth a look, cheers

[@TripInAVan]

Perfect thankyou I’ll look em up

[@denisdebhudson6985]

Same just did our GX fitted with the Kaon half cargo barrier. Will see how we go may add the Koan shelf later on if needed.

[@jamesmirams7010]

Mine did use a little oil before the first service but none since then so I think not much to be worried about

[@TripInAVan]

Awesome thankyou.

[@Barracartel]

Great vid guys. Something to watch while we eat our Sunday breaky 🤙 You’ll be catching metery Barras up in the NT with the new boat. Giddyup 👌

[@TripInAVan]

I hope so

[@shanenorwell8580]

Looks good guys. Absolutely love the wrap.

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks 👍

[@traypascoe2160]

Hi Guys, Just wanted to know with your CB Radio what Ant whip did you get with the radio you have. As I am looking at getting one and there are a few different packs with different ant whips and you seem to have had no issues when travelling on the open road of in close country. Cheers Ray

[@TripInAVan]

We use the Oricom dtx4200x package. I will link below, our discount code is tiav15 oricom.com.au/product/dtx4200x-ultimate-4x4-touring-pack/

[@ianpaterson3092]

Wow ! What a bloody cracker jam packed with tech stuff ultimate .

[@garrynorth6199]

Beautiful setup, can we have a costing for vehicle only, then final all up costing please..

[@maverick4225]

Fully agree! One of the best looking (and functional) 300 series out there!

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate

[@svdirectorspecial]

The engine is designed to use oil , they have made the tolerances a bit less to reduce friction and gain fuel efficiency, and less engine where ,just check it every 2000km or so and top it up as needed,

[@TripInAVan]

Thankyou mate, good info

[@stevenbrott4658]

Mate that build is a beauty I’m currently in the process of building up my Prado but love ur build!!

[@stevemusgrove8332]

Hey mate. Cracking set-up. Did you leave the 3rd Row seats in? Or did you take them out. Cheers

[@TripInAVan]

Have to take them out as it’s an NB1 category vehicle now to get the higher gvm

[@stevemusgrove8332]

@@TripInAVan thanks mate

[@LesMorrison-yb8ji]

Thanks for the Video, we also have a LC300VX, just about to get a GVM upgrade to 4T, I knew about the reversing lights need to be re positioned, but the indicators on the side of the car?? did not know that one cheers Les and Denise

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate. You’ll love ya new 300

[@rivercitycarcare1266]

Hey Justin. Apparently, the 300's are using oil because of the hot Vee design, a thermal efficiency issue, from.what i have been told, they need good airflow when worked hard and also time to warm down. I would suggest holding off on engine mods until Toyota nuts out the issue, i have been led to believe they are aware of it. Run it in first before playing with the tune. Great rig mate, enjoy it

[@peterj5751]

Hot V’s aren’t that new so I wouldn’t be too quick to blame that. However Toyota seems to always build faults into all new engines so it doesn’t stun me to hear they’ve done it again.

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks for the info!

[@ChappysTravels]

That is a great wrap/colour absolutely love it

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@jadedFk]

Tidy rig mate, not overdone or overloaded with unnecessary things. Safe travels 🍺

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@kromey111]

Have you fitted the just autos fuel filter guard? Very vulnerable under rear guard

[@TripInAVan]

I haven’t but that’s a good idea, it’s a weird spot for the filter hey

[@richardwalsh5570]

The bullbar looks mint😊

[@TripInAVan]

Nice gear👌

[@almazorastore6057]

if your looking for a name i suggest "SPARTAN" like the movie it conquered and defended even though its not perfect . and the LC 300 series has the same characteristics. it fights much more hi tech and less expensive cars in its categories . well that just me .

[@TripInAVan]

Great name

[@robertmiller4217]

i have a land cruiser A LoT like that one.. almost identical. with that suspension and tires on. the gas tank is too small. need to put an auxiliary tank in on it unless u like going to the gas station constantly.. or put some blitz cans on at least that's ten gallons

[@Dazza-u4c]

Great video mate, I have always liked how you guys always point out the negatives as well as positives. 👍

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks 👍

[@jk66]

keeping it real @@TripInAVan

[@matthewarmstrong-x6k]

Hi - Great vid! Question - what is the size of the ARB base rack?

[@TripInAVan]

It’s the full size one. Biggest you can get

[@R_Polly]

Dream car, enjoy!

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@rebelbright2535]

The 300 rig looks awesome. Love the matt wrap. My name suggestion is 'Biggus Riggus' 😂

[@TripInAVan]

I like it!

[@waynekendall8090]

How much for basic fit out estimate it looks so good awesome cant wait to see how it goes

[@JonDumsa]

Hey Justin, vehicle looks great we are about to take delivery of ours in the next month. I also like the Grappler 18" rims. What offset are yours they don't appear to poke out too bad, ie no need for flares?

[@TripInAVan]

+35 👍

[@stevethomas5766]

Hey mate, what’s the off set on the rims

[@samueladjavor326]

I love your Toyota Landcruiser

[@rodolfocarvalho3765]

PERFECTION

[@maochenghui7495]

Hi there. Just wonder lc300 sub tank. How do I fill it up. I got the fuel light on and go to fill it up. It only can fill up to 80L. But Toyota says it has 110L

[@TripInAVan]

No sub tank on mine hey. Just the one main tabk

[@Luke-rt9gy]

i beleive they do use a bit of oil for a small amount of time while the engine is being run in, no issue with the engine at all though. just keep an eye on oil levels while running in. no biggie as you should be checking oil anyways. on another note how good is the colour of this thing.

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@carlfrier2873]

Hi Guys, love the 300 build but I do have a question in relation to vehicles. Now you have 2 is there a reason you did that instead of building a 4x4 truck NPS Isuzu or something similar?

[@TripInAVan]

Yeah, in future I’ll be doing a lot of vids on my own, so bec needs a car at home as well. No need for us to have a big truck

[@darcyj2565]

What are your thoughts on the boot with the 200 having the tail gate and the 300 not

[@TripInAVan]

I’d rather have a tailgate

[@darcyj2565]

Same it’s the 1 thing Toyota did bad

[@lynbutler4898]

Lovely setup guy's ❤ I'd call her the 'The Miso' lol

[@melnickharris1177]

Tjs 300 is hard to beat but that looks smick

[@chasintheroads9456]

Where do you carry the spare 20 ltrs of Engine oil?

[@TripInAVan]

I’ve been checking it every few days while we are touring and it hasn’t used any yet after 6000km..👍

[@chasintheroads9456]

@TripInAVan I only going off social media with engine consumption, would be pretty disappointing if it was the case, but hey as we say as a diesel mechanic underground, oil cheap and there still making it lol

[@essamalwazir757]

For mor electricity powr . Pleas use Dual altirnitor powr suppliyr

[@StefanSchulz-xy3le]

Hi guys Love the rig looks awesome Are you able to tell me what rims and the size off set you have pls. Lee up the good work

[@TripInAVan]

Let me check….. 18x9 +30 offset

[@StefanSchulz-xy3le]

@@TripInAVan last one what rims did you end up with. Thanks in advance 🙏

[@AussieMatias]

Interested to know does the car have 1 or 2 plates? Still got the original and the SSM one? Many a discussion around trying to avoid LCT on pre-rego work. Seems to be hit and miss, depends on dealer.

[@karabyrnes8563]

What brand solar did you fit to your base rack on the 300?

[@TripInAVan]

Rad power

[@marquenine6164]

Great build. Love it

[@mahmadtawil5601]

hows the 300hundy going now that its a bit older and used

[@TripInAVan]

Goin good mate. I’ll do an update vid soon

[@Jason-au-vip]

Hi, I wonder whether there is any issue with the factory snorkel in this GX. On rainy days, will the water go into the air box and make the air filter wet?

[@shanesmith2361]

Very cool build,, love the rap

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@smittysgotthegoodes2231]

Hi guys, love the new setup, just ordered a new 300 and interested in how the luxury car tax was avoided? Any info would be appreciated. cheers Shane

[@TripInAVan]

We got it built by pro touring who has it setup to purchase the cars exempt from lct. Best to organise them to build it for ya👍

[@markwyatt9580]

Hey mate loving what you have done to the 300 quick question do you get any wind noise with your arb roof rack ? I need to get a roof rack for my 300

[@TripInAVan]

Nah it’s good hey, there’s a built in wind deflector under the rack.

[@markwyatt9580]

@TripInAVan thank you that has made it ezy arb it is. ; )

[@TheYoungbloke]

@@TripInAVan Just wondering what size your base rack is please? ????mm x ????mm - Thanks in advance, and we all LOVE your build!!

[@brodyjarrett815]

Kaon do a cargo barrier. Not a fully fixed been running one in my 200 for a few years no complaints

[@TripInAVan]

cheers mate i'll look em up

[@davtreloar9236]

My GR-S used oil for the first 10,000km, but then no oil use since then. We have towed now 3,500kgs for 20,000kms HAPPY DAYS.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@anaroyunbat6424]

amazing work, is it vx diesel ? 3.5 or 4.0 ?

[@earloffife4505]

Hi Justin, How is the solar panel fixed to the base rack. I’ve a base rack and I’m holding my solar panel down with zip ties Cher’s

[@TripInAVan]

Sikaflex and pop rivets

[@richardwalsh5570]

Want to be careful solar panels that come off kill people and your liable

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

That’s one of the nicest 300s I’ve seen. Love the colour of that wrap. Cheers Steve

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@grantricker8001]

Did you use the internal or external tyre pressure sensors of Oricom? Cheers

[@TripInAVan]

External

[@markslowen1411]

Incredible setup❤

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@Ollieduhig]

Love it! Well played!

[@44whip]

I can watch this all night just quietly

[@oldkneelo]

Hi guys. We are in Cooktown at the moment. Have just done the Cape. I absolutely love my 300VX. I’ve gone down a similar track with build but. I went with crzr roof cross bars riveted direct to the roof rails. The name for mine is Elcie. Enjoy your vids. Heading to western qld next

[@TripInAVan]

Sounds great! cheers mate and safe travels

[@Sky_Pixelz]

Beautiful Machine, congrats and enjoy!

[@petercollins939]

Hey mate love the build also the colour just sets it off. Cheers 👍👍👌👌

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks 👍

[@treeman3663]

Whats becs thoughts on driving the 300 and the car generally??

[@TripInAVan]

Absolutely loves it hey. She reckons she’ll never get in the 200 again😂

[@johnrhodes9892]

Surprised you didn’t go with a Lynx system, is there a reason you didn’t? Great looking truck.

[@TripInAVan]

I haven’t had much to do with lynx hey… wasn’t something I considered?

[@dannyfisher9223]

Were did you film this as it looked quite and nice relaxing? Gotta like the 300 mate but still rather your 200 I think!!

[@TripInAVan]

On a property in Airlie. One of our audience offered while we were in Airlie 👍

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Love this rig. Phat as! Tough as! Mint rig. Becs beast!

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate

[@SHOCKcustoms]

@TripInAVan very keen to see your review on towing v the 200

[@TheDizzymarskell]

Hey Justin, that tyre pressure monitor thing, would/could you use one just for a car (4wd)? If not towing anything?

[@TripInAVan]

Yeah absolutely, just have the 4 sensors linked for the car tyres👍👍

[@tonyf7997]

Easy enough to project manage yourself and easy to do the SSM to save the luxury tax with the GVM+ pre rego! Cooky is the best and will be doing ours with a couple of tricks! Amazed you have not added the long range fuel tank to take advantage of more fuel for longer runs - but guess you guys really do not do the big remote stuff where 300 Lt. are needed.. Tidy rig that looks good and time will tell how it performs! Be great to see you guys support some smaller players with the gear rather than one big name but guess it is all about the $$$ and gear.

[@TripInAVan]

It’s not all about dollars and gear. It’s about using good gear that’s fit for purpose.

[@martinvanhees8323]

really nice set up

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks!Cheers mate happy Sunday

[@waynesimmons2850]

Just nailed it I think. Everything has a purpose. Looks awesome too.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@TonyWatson-e9s]

Loving your videos. What type of tow hitch do you have on the 300? Looks like aluminium?

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

Why didnt you go with the ARB Linx system?

[@TripInAVan]

I don’t think we would use it

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

@@TripInAVan I love mine. All the futures has left my dash clutter and switch free. And the new update will run the intensity IQs

[@seadoomania]

That wrap 👍💪

[@frankguernier2280]

A very nice vehicle. Questions : You are going to run close to GCM. If you are over what are you going to do? Start ripping stuff out of the van? Did you consider going for a Ram 2500 with a tray back. Cheers.

[@TripInAVan]

Nah, plan is to downsize van soon. We won’t have any weight issues👍

[@simonstory29]

Stunning mate!

[@TripInAVan]

Thank you! Cheers!