It's Time to Rebuild the KAON R&D Prado.

[@steve_ohhhhhhh]

A KAON build series... Awesome. Next is KAON adventure series👍🏻👍🏻

[@markfrombriz]

We met "Mr Kaon" at a camping trip to Brooloo park, when he was just beginning the Prado product development journey, wonderful stuff to see that his vision has grown into an outstanding local engineering success story. The prado is indeed a great platform to build on, we loved our 120 Prado and had has great memories from our travels.

[@KAONaust]

Thanks Mark, it's always really wonderful to hear from people who have been along since the early days. The ongoing support isn't something we take for granted, it means a lot to our team.

[@LungFai76]

Wooo.......am holding my breath for a FJ revisit 😊😊😊

[@anthonyjinks89]

That was immensely satisfying to watch! "Righty tighty, lefty loosey Tim!" 😂

[@KAONaust]

Glad to hear it! Let's just say that has been a recurring theme throughout this series 😂

[@stevesorensen4x4]

Great episode Tim. Looking forward to the rebuild. Just love my Kaon accessories. Cheers.

[@lfscelt]

So good! Love this concept with the stories and humour that comes with it. I look forward to this journey as both a Prado owner and Kaon fan.

[@KAONaust]

Thank you! We're glad to have you along for the ride. 🙂

[@martinkuhn623]

Loved this video! I can’t help but feel proud for you and your company. Aussie made, Aussie owned, down to earth, not pretentious. I think this is why Kaon is popular! I’m super keen to follow this build, to get inspiration for our daily family driver, that also doubles as our touring, adventure memory making machine.

[@KAONaust]

Thank you for your kind words, comments like this are always appreciated by our team and really help push us on. Glad to hear you'll be following along!

[@deuscartel]

After having many Hiluxs for the past 25years I’ve just bought a 2011 Prado for our farm. Already purchased the rear camera relocation, rear door correction. Looking forward to the series, really surprised how capable these vehicles are.

[@eugenegrift3185]

I have always admired your technical ability, well done and keep building great things. Building things is what sets us apart

[@KAONaust]

Thanks for the kind words! 😊

[@JCYT]

Finally subbed! Love my Kaon products Keep it up Tin!

[@KAONaust]

Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@marklaurendet1861]

I will be following along as we have purchased a Prado last year and already have some of your accessories. We have yet to select a pod style trailer or set the Prado up for towing so we will keep an eye out for your series. For our Prado we used one of your battery fuse holders for our Redarc BCDC as there is plenty of room on top of the battery, just had to flatten out the bent side bits. Perhaps you could make for a Redarc BCDC and sell it as such. How has the trailer stood up over time, and problems. It looks nice a low to fit in a garage, may look into one. Glad you are redoing this model not the next one, and hope you design some new gear that we can use. A good read bumper and tow bar assy would be nice

[@KAONaust]

That's awesome to hear, glad we've been able to help kit you out so far. Will pass the BCDC feedback on to the team too. Hopefully you get something out of the series, we've thrown our all at it so far!

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Love the story mate. Kind of took me back when I first got my FJ in 2013. Same wheels too!

[@KAONaust]

It was nice to reflect on not just what it's done for us over the years but also where it's taken us. The wheels were picked up secondhand with a set of tyres - absolute steal! ;)

[@rubigor]

I found the kaon gear good quality & very practical!

[@davewarland1680]

Looking forward to the build and have plenty of Kaon gear on my 150. Also, glad I'm not the only one who tightens bolts when undoing them :)

[@LiquidAudio]

Good on you and thanks for your products and inspiration mate. I have a couple of your products in my Prado and love them, highly recommended!

[@KAONaust]

Thank you for your support! :)

[@dutteridge]

I’ve got a Glacier White 2016 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL Diesel with an ARB Bullbar. Only mods I’ve done to mine so far are the Kaon Tow Points on the front which you guys installed for me in January. I’m keen to see how your rebuild goes and see what you fit to it.

[@KAONaust]

Thanks for your support! Glad to hear we were able to help you out with recovery points.

[@xploraus]

As always ... epic! Thanks Tin and Kaon! Loving the journey of this iconic Aussie Brand!

[@KAONaust]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@eugenegrift3185]

I can’t wait to see more

[@eliofranco2251]

Being a Prado owner, I'm really excited to see what the new look will be for your Prado. (And to make a checklist of what I'm going to do with mine)😁. Love your products and the technology that goes into making them. Cheers

[@KAONaust]

Thanks for following along! They're a great platform to build up, hopefully we can lend a bit of inspiration for your build. :)

[@outbackdreamer6445]

Great idea to share this refresh build.

[@KAONaust]

Glad to hear it, there are quite a few installments, so we hope you enjoy following along!

[@jc7654]

You have done well with this, I've enjoyed the whole video

[@KAONaust]

That's awesome to hear, we're glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@stevezodiac575]

Hey this is exciting! Great to see a well used Prado that is part of many family memories being given a re-fresh. So looking forward to the series! Great work Tim!

[@KAONaust]

Thanks Steve! It's been really rewarding so far, giving new life to well-loved things is always worthwhile.

[@stevezodiac575]

@@KAONaust Good point - I agree absolutely!

[@alexfisk4713]

Love your work!

[@KAONaust]

Thank you!

[@paulwilliams6424]

I would love to see you build a new and modern bull bar for the Prado

[@KAONaust]

Oh we'd love that too - maybe one day!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Good one.

[@geenev3]

I agree, 150’s are the best platforms

[@KAONaust]

Incredibly underrated!

[@geenev3]

@@KAONaust agreed! The 150s are overlooked and underrated I feel mostly because of its engine size and its appearance, not looking masculine enough or big enough, when in reality it’s the best balance of the off-road and on-road. Especially in the current environment that 2.8L is now the engine that drives many of Toyotas vehicles now days. Not overlooking the 3L was the benchmark prior to 2015. To actually 4x4 in the 150 it’s a solid choice providing you have good tyres and a wench for insurance purposes. With or without accessories 150 is the Benchmark. For my factory 2022 spec 150 in the future when I decide to do more touring, it’s hard to consider anything other than Kaon to get great accessories from, hats off to a great Aussie Business 🫡!

[@4bnewb969]

Enjoyable video. 2019 GX here with Kaon; - barrier -shelf -recovery points -shift lock release -rear spare tyres spacer -sump plug and tool I have a lift so now looking at the panard correction bracket Will be following the build with interest. Have you got your name down for the new Prado? Would be great to get your hands on one so you can develop gear early in its life cycle Cheers

[@KAONaust]

Thanks so much for the ongoing support! The Panhard Corrector is one we're really passionate about. We do have our name down, but we're in the queue with everyone else! That's the plan ;)

[@davidholmes3323]

Someone needs to do hidden winch brackets. for people who do not want bull bars.

[@letsgo2510]

Guys, the answer to your problem is easy, and you will have change left over. Sell the Van and the Car. Buy a Iveco C50 Van, these things are huge, good strong diesel and I believe you can have a 4.4 mtr interior, high roof long wheelbase. With swival seats you will have more room than your van. You can turn these things into a little apartment. Put a diff lock in the rear and you will pretty much go anywhere. Then buy a 7x5 waterproof duel axel Tradesman covered trailer. In here you can put a 200ltr water storage, 200ltr deisel storage, all your tools and water whatever else you need. 12 Volt and 240 Volt in the van is easy these days. You will have at lease 2,000ks of range, plenty of water to do what you want.

[@KAONaust]

Sounds like one hell of a build! 😄 We'll no doubt do others in future, but for this one it felt right to inject love back into the car that helped start the business we have today. 😉

[@richardwalsh5570]

What brand of scanner are you using, looked pretty user friendly 😊

[@KAONaust]

It's a great scanner, that one is an Artec Leo. Has been an invaluable investment for product development.

[@richardwalsh5570]

@@KAONaust cheers will look them up 👍

[@craigclarke1628]

I have to ask, do you have any accessories for the Ultimate Off Road camper as I have one.

[@KAONaust]

Nothing specific, but some of our universal accessories would work on the spare tyre ;)

[@OZSERB80]

TJG snorkel word of avdise check your air box especially after it rain this poorly designed snorkel allows water in it . Window wipes throw water in it, especially when in rain hard and wipe are on high !!

[@quytrinh271]

The most accessorised Prado in Australia 😅

[@KAONaust]

Quite a claim for us to make, but you might not be far off the mark 😂