ISUZU DMAX 5 YEAR HONEST REVIEW- How does it REALLY go OFFROAD &TOWING? PLUS what we BROKE? EP43

[@celiabonifacio3912]

We have an Isuzu MUX and a 19 foot van for 4 years now and couldn’t be happier either, Elenya is right, it’s so reliable! Thanks for the review guys 😊

[@elnick.adventures]

They sure are Celia! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@MarkBrennan-q5c]

You Guys are a hoot, great videos and proving Sarcasm and a sense of humor will help you get through a long trip like you seem to be on. Quick question what year is Maxie, I after a new tug.

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey he’s a 2016 model 🤙🤠

[@ronrogers9610]

Interesting to see your view on the dmax i have a 2020 model the last of the old style so far I'm very happy only done 22000 but i get about the same fuel consumption as you in both cases which is great with today's fuel prices all the best Ron

[@elnick.adventures]

Hi Ron great to hear you like your d max. The fuel is great ! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Wilbargosh]

Good to hear a positive review on a well used Dmax. Mine has a Norweld tray and canopy with a Pedders GVM upgrade to 3.45t. Set up for touring, but not with a van. Tents or motels is my accommodation.

[@elnick.adventures]

That’s the go get into the more tight spots with only the car! How do you like the pedders kit ? Thanks for watching👍

[@Wilbargosh]

@@elnick.adventures Pedders kit seems ok. I got it prerego for federal compliance. Its firm but suited to the weight. I’ll take it in for a service check shortly to make sure all the bolts are torqued correctly and its optimal for the canopy on the back and a bullbar on the front. With at GVM upgrade also required higher load rated tyres. I’ve got Falken Wildpeak AT3w 165/70r17

[@greggenge481]

Thanks ELNICKs. Karen & I are glad we bought our Dmax and love it too. Take care

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks for watching guys!👍

[@rodjenny]

You guys are hilarious keep up the great work.Look forward to the new van and the baby arrival.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks Jeanette let you in on a little secret one of those two things you mentioned are already here😉 thanks for the support

[@commonsense-grs]

OMG, I know they are reliable, but you could put 1.3 ton in the car and tow 3.5T with that little standard motor, not in a snowman's chance in hell that could do that safely and reliably. My brother-inlaw just purchased a Mux and it's a great little car, towing his 19' caravan, but 70kph max on medium to big hills, just far too gutless. Wait a minute, you said it was totally reliable but pop out 2 near the end. But in the end, it has done everything you want and you both love it, and that's all that matters.

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey George it is crazy they let you Cary this much weight with little car. Might have to upgrade;) it has done everything we have ever wanted I guess that’s all that matters. Thanks for watching 🤠👍

[@diannehavelberg5875]

Maxy has proven itself well and truly come on big mama can't wait till this baby's born love you lot

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks Dianne you will have to watch out for next week 😉

[@robmay4525]

Giddays Guys, I think it would of been good to give us all a brief run down on the mods you have down on Maxi Like LSD ,Diff locks diff breathers tyres ect. Over all the D-Max are pretty reliable rig, you GCM upgrade is quiet big but she still handled it Van and all and you guys every where and I mean Everywhere so it has served you all well.

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks Rob thanks for watching! We have done a full rundown of the car in a previous rep if you want to see what we have done to Maxy. Thanks for all your support 👍

[@scottcrowe6736]

Great informative clip, cheers, in regards to your merch,I'm a big bugger would need a 4 or 5 XL....

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Scott thanks for all your support👍 we will look into the size on our next run and let you know👍thanks for watching!

[@johnpitt2742]

i don't know about alloy getting softer with welding i thought that too but i did some welding on an alloy fuel tank but since welding i have been unable to drill the tank so much that i will have to cut that segment out and drill a new piece of metal before welding it in place.

[@elnick.adventures]

Yeah right. Hope that is the case !! Will make the canopy stronger! Thanks again John

[@hugonolan8749]

Great honest episode, thank you. Yes Nick, I did get a fright at your thumbnail. Elenya, surely you are 40 weeks by now, aren't you? Love you all, and great big and little boys.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Hugo hope your feeling better !! Thanks for all your support and yes 39 weeks now. We have a surprise in next weeks ep ;)

[@hugonolan8749]

@@elnick.adventures Can't wait, thank you.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@hugonolan8749]

@@elnick.adventures Feeling much better thanks, starting to walk better, and hopefully sometime in the new year be able to get away if only for a short break. Trip to WA put off until next year sometime, hopefully??

[@nathangregory2938]

Hey guys, what location did u get the gvm and gcm upgrade ? Im in coffs harbour and want to try and get it done pre rego ? Love your vids. You have inspired me and the wife and kids to hit the road for our big lap. Thanks

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey guys sooo great to hear !! We got it done at mid coast 4WD centre in port Macquarie. Good luck with everything🤠👍

[@mikebatterham4970]

What should I be paying for a gvm and gcm upgrade I just had all new Dobbison suspension installed front and rear , thanks love your videos and big congratulations on the new addition to the cast . Oh yeah did nicks cloths get snow dropped off the line I miss the papa Smurf shirt . Cheers Mike

[@elnick.adventures]

Hahahah thanks Mike he’s working on a pupa Smurf shirt😂 we payed around 5-6 k for ours but that was a gcm as well just for reference regarding price. Thanks for all your support Mike 👍

[@petermoore5628]

Hi Guys I have been following you for a while now, but never left a comment. When you mentioned you did a Lovells GVM Upgrade, I thought I would ask now that you have travelling with it for a while, if you are happy with there system, as I am thinking of using them when I purchase my new Ford Ranger early next year. I was also wondering what brand canopy you have and are you happy with. I have been very much enjoying your episodes, they are very down to earth, keep them coming and stay safe on your travels. Cheers Peter

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Peter thanks for commenting and following our travels! We are very happy with the lovells kit we had a ARB kit in before and think lovells is better. They aren’t to bad of a ride when vehicle is unladen and a nice ride when the weight is packed on! We went with lovells as at the time they were nearly the only ones offering a gcm upgrade aswell. But very happy with the suspension. The canopy was from a local sheet metal manufacture called Hastings sheet metal. Very happy with the canopy and surprised it hasn’t cracked earlier to be honest! Thanks for watching Peter

[@petermoore5628]

@@elnick.adventures Hi Guys thankyou very much for your reply its very much appreciated. I agree with you, to what I can find they are still the only ones that do a GCM upgrade as well. Cheers Peter

[@atmm89]

is it a manual or auto ? I did not catch that part, followed you on some fantastic adventure, you guys are tops

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks so much for your comment!! It’s an automatic 👍

[@Maverick-757]

Good feedback guys. Can I ask? How many kms on it now and how many kms between services? My 2015 Dmax is up to 168 000km and not missed a beat with 5000km oil changes. Thanks.

[@elnick.adventures]

Yes same service interval 👍🤠

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Haha nice one on the Canterbury stubbys mate 👌

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks again!

[@tonywilson8383]

Hang onto it, GCM upgrades no longer comply with the ADR’s since 2018.

[@elnick.adventures]

Ohh really !! We will be! Hard to take all the gear without it. Thanks for watching !

[@Mick_4591]

With the gvm/ gcm upgrades what upgrades if ant were done with brakes cooling axel upgrades?

[@elnick.adventures]

Just the suspension and side mirrors. That’s all👍

[@bradworthington8594]

Ohh God….Absolute Gold “No cracks a good Crack”. Love ya work Nick 👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Hahah thanks brad. Thanks for all your support🤙

[@deedeelemons2035]

Or? I was hoping to see a baby! Can’t wait to see the new little fella! Followed from the start and I’m going to be very surprised if a girl, but Elanya, carries same as last times, another boy, so as most women say, I got a dud, can only produce either boys or girls, haHa! love yas

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks dee dee you might want to watch next weeks ep😉 haha thanks for all your ongoing support we really appreciate it.

[@jwoods6585]

great episode guys i hope your new caravan can take the same punishment as your last one!!!

[@elnick.adventures]

So do we hahah otherwise we will give it back !! thanks for watching guys. 👍

[@HughesUnit1991]

How have you gone getting the 3 car seats across the back row? Toight fit?

[@elnick.adventures]

Hi Amy (: it is a tight fit but works, thankfully 😂🤠

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

How many kms on maxxie? When they do a gvm upgrade, do they physically change anything on the vehicle or is it just to get more money out of you?

[@elnick.adventures]

They change all the suspension components and some of the indicators. And yes they do get more money out of you ! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@johnpitt2742]

my 2014 d-max the same

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks John for watching and leaving a comment appreciate it! They are a good Ute! 👍

[@grantcollins5334]

Hi guys.. I have a 18 model dmax also... just wondering how many km do u have on yours and how many km would u do a year ?? Thanks

[@bill5300]

Same question, what the mileage on it?

[@krump743]

I have a 2018 and it has 101000kms on the clock. Only issue I've had is a dpd sensor failure. Covered by warranty. Touring set up lile this video minus the boat put a james baroud in its place. About 10-11 litres per hundred.

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey grant thanks for watching. We have 160000 km on the clock and around 32 kms/year thanks for watching👍

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey bill 160,000 on the clock 👍

[@grantcollins5334]

@@elnick.adventures .. thanks guys. You mentioned in video about fixing your auto gearbox.. what happened as mine keeps on overheating ??

[@brianjeffrey9817]

What tyers are you running

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Brian we have ran BFGoodrich for about 4 years now and they have been great!!

[@tim.sorensen5862]

How many kms have you got on it ??

[@Thomas_M_1963]

I wanted to ask the same question. In addition: What do you estimate is the life expectancy of the car?

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Tim thanks for watching. We have 160,

[@elnick.adventures]

Sorry 160k

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cracker Ep guys well done proved me wrong on my first comment on your channel about the back axle snapping and wheel falling off,

[@elnick.adventures]

Hey Craig that could still happen 😂 thanks for watching!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

@@elnick.adventures I hope not

[@ThomasBall-vz6vi]

Hi what size engine is in maxy

[@elnick.adventures]

3L 4 cylinder 🤙

[@ThomasBall-vz6vi]

Hi

[@elnick.adventures]

Hi 🤠

[@stephanievegter5438]

🇿🇦👍🏻

[@elnick.adventures]

Thanks Stephanie 🤙

[@ThomasBall-vz6vi]

Hi what size engine is in maxy

[@elnick.adventures]

Hi (: a 3L 4cylinder 👍