My 2000 Toyota Hilux for overlanding in Africa | the 1st video

My 2000 Toyota Hilux for overlanding in Africa | the 1st video
Overlanding enthusiasts, old school Toyota Hilux fans and those planning their own overland trip through Africa watch along as I show you how I converted my 2000 Toyota Hilux into a basic overlanding vehicle. One that will take me to every country in Africa over the next 10 years #5410Africa
But I'm not done, so pitch in with your advise on what I still need to do to make this the perfect vehicle to conquer Africa. I definitely need some help in picking a suspension...
0:00 Intro
0:35 Front
1:12 Engine
2:19 Side
4:44 Back and canopy
13:09 Undercarriage
15:11 The Roof
16:30 Inside the cab
More information on my other platforms @5410Africa (Facebook, Tiwtter & Instagram) and my blog 5410africa.com.
Music by Jacob and Taylor, available on SoundCloud:
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Video editing and production by Loder Amp

[@overlandwalkabout6376]

Awesome to see an overlander that will get you almost anywhere that doesn't cost the same as a house! Not like some of the other KZbin channels! 👍👍👍 The attitude of keep it light will mean it's still running for the next 20 years!

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Anton. That's what I am going for & trying to show. You don't actually need everything you see on other vehicles, get what you need, plus its more money and weight. I think a lot of people will be surprised with the final setup, most wont even think it is an overland vehicle, because it will be so basic, but everything you need to survive on a trip in Africa will be there. Heading to Botswana next month, hope you join for that!

[@PastorAdelinodesousa]

Greeting from North Carolina, watching for channel and love your videos. Great truck you have and the fun going off road. Enjoy every minute off it.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks for the support Jorge, Im having just as much fun this side😁

[@dedalnok]

Thank you for this insightful video. I don't have much practical experience yet, therefore I am researching a lot.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Glad you found it useful, I'll be doing an update soon, it's about 80% done

[@broadriveroverlanding3598]

Hey Nick. Following your travels. Very cool boet! Good luck and keep safe!

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Simon, appreciate the support!!!

[@sedzesanimathavha9939]

Awesome. I love your channel

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks so much🙂

[@brianmande5229]

A little goes a long way.just the basics are enough and prove to be more fulfilling.love from kenya

[@NickfrNamibia]

definitely does👍hopefully i can show that to everyone with my trip through Africa

[@alanbstard4]

Namibia. Beautiful

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thank you🙂

[@terrainesteenkamp3850]

howsit Nick just a bit of an idea for the back of the bukkie on the roof (inside)put 3 eyes about half way and another 3 in line right at the back and put a cargo net for things like your chairs and bedding that way you won't have to go digging for it and getting it caught up on other stuff even (if you have you ground tent still other then the rooftop tent )you can put the in there as well it will save you a lot of ground space inside below all that

[@tiaandutoit2775]

Nice mnr! Ek het die Takla seat covers, dis awesome en sal mooi werk vir jou trip! Sal wel ook voorstel jy kry vir jou diff breathers extension kit, vinnige self install vir daai odd river crossing!

[@NickfrNamibia]

Yes die Takla produkte is vrek mooi, dink dit sal alles mooi afrond in die cab. Het 2 weke terug die rear diff laat oop maak, water contamination soos jy se🙃 skoon gemaak, nuwe olie en breathers👍was net te laat vir die video. En jy is genooi om Van Zyls pass/Marienfluss video saam te maak, sou jy belangstel???

[@tiaandutoit2775]

@@NickfrNamibia Natuurlik! Ek behoor van middel maart tot middel mei by die huis te wees! In Abidjan op die oomblik

[@NickfrNamibia]

@@tiaandutoit2775 ok cool, ek sit dai datums op my calendar, maar ons praat weer, moet dai blou FJ in Namibia kry😁

[@stofotterthegravelnomad2905]

Nice rig mate, (neighbour) I'm also only doing solo wild camping trips in South Africa. Can you charge the aux battery in the Nat Luna via solar?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Not on the older boxes. Buy a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 and screw or rivet it onto the box. Attach your battery and solar panels to the controller. As easy as that. Ive actually disconnected the cable running from my cars own battery and only charge from 2 x 100W panels. I have all the functionality of the box but charge from solar

[@R_ovrlnd]

the best suspension is one you can afford , the most important part of a suspension is shocks . and by doing it last is the correct way to do it . so i would suggest do pedders shocks , have had great success with it , i have to say looking at the current state of the hilux here you don`t need to upgrade the leafs and torsion bars yet and if they break in africa you can replace them with local sourced parts . and always add a extra shock front and rear to your spares bin and also some u joints

[@NickfrNamibia]

up to this point Im still not sure what to get, but like you said cost at this point will be the determining factor. To be honest, I havent heard of Pedders yet, will do some research. SA? Aus? US product? You'r not the first to tell me that the suspension looks fine at the moment, so I've decided to keep as is for now. Just completed a 7500km trip to Botswana and back and honestly I dont have any complaints.... thanks for advise :)

[@R_ovrlnd]

@@NickfrNamibia it is a pleasure if been building expedition vehicles vehicles for Africa for 13 years and I have fitted all brands. Pedders is an Australian brand . You will be easier to find standard leafs and torsion bars than let's say lifted springs. What I will suggest is to strip the leafs and clean and grease them and change all the bushes also . Another thing is to carry an extra torsion bar adjusting bolt assembly as it is something spares shops order as needed and Toyota don't usually keep stock of these parts

[@NickfrNamibia]

thanks again for the info! yeah, getting them fixed on the road, even if we have to strip from a scrapped a vehicle is way more important to me than fancy brands and pretty colors. That is one of the main reasons I went for the older hilux. I'll definitely look to update my spares list as well👍

[@R_ovrlnd]

@@NickfrNamibia I agree , to be honestly you actually should've gotten an Uri 😁 if you have any questions please feel free to contact me

[@NickfrNamibia]

haha, maybe the next time I go around Africa! Will definitely take you up on that offer.

[@ianminnaar8882]

Love your hilux.. unfortunately the led light bar is illegal

[@NickfrNamibia]

Yip, ended up not fitting it, also dont need it i realised later on. Thanks! To be honest I need to make a new video of the changes since then, will try to do one in the near future

[@rd28gu2]

Is the 2.7 3RZ fe good?! How’s does it go in low range and fuel :) thanks

[@NickfrNamibia]

it's very good, but a little heavy on fuel.

[@rd28gu2]

@@NickfrNamibia holds speed well? And nice thanks for the reply I hope I can get one ! In Oz’

[@NomadicBackpacker]

Will embed this....

[@NickfrNamibia]

Yeah I think this will be the best one to use, thanks! Let me know about the pics, if you need anything else.

[@david-phillipdirks9043]

how much is this entire set up? - including vehicle

[@NickfrNamibia]

roughly about R250 000, which is about US$15000. I'll do a video on the costs alone, once it is done. thanks for watching!

[@fipsicola]

i m missing the tyresize? 235?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Maybe i didnt mention it, those were my first videos and I wasnt that good🙈😂 31x10.5xR15

[@freddiekustaa2633]

Boet, you should create a course🤔 you don’t need to go back to work, we will definitely help you reach 100 000 k subs👍🙌......

[@skywill1000]

What is your fuel consumption

[@NickfrNamibia]

Average 7.5km/l, drops to about 6 when driving 4x4 in the bush or on the beach

[@6kbps]

@@NickfrNamibia holy crap that's terrible

[@NickfrNamibia]

@@6kbps that's the reality

[@6kbps]

@@NickfrNamibia i expected much better fuel consumption to be honest. also I'm currently a student in college who's thinking about doing a similar thing in the future as you, after I graduate and make decent money to do so. can't wait to do this. personally at the beginning i was considering motorcycles but with the heat where i live thats going to be impossible, just a few days ago it hit 53c.. I'm located in the middle east by the way and oman is my destination

[@6kbps]

@@NickfrNamibia oh i forgot to ask, what's the lift height on your truck? seems to be the perfect height in my opinion

[@sofiauses9194]

Why u not take me some

[@danielapopa8605]

Can you recommend me a 4x4 car company? Thks

[@NickfrNamibia]

To rent, in Namibia?

[@danielapopa8605]

@@NickfrNamibia yes. i look at advanced rent a car and Travel Namibia 4x4 Car Rentals but advanced is more expensive. do you can recommend me some company?

[@NickfrNamibia]

@@danielapopa8605 I prefer to use namibia2go.com/ everything is included in the price you see online, on extra for insurance etc

[@bidartbauer8581]

Why toyota or japanese vehicles are so well built? Id have one for sure

[@NickfrNamibia]

Dont know why, but here in Africa Toyota has proven itself over and over

[@bidartbauer8581]

@@NickfrNamibia i guess everywhere, my mom had an oldsmobile, then ford, then chevrolet, they always broke down and had transmission problems, then she bought a toyota car, never had problems with it

[@marianoasselborn]

Hello there. I was advised to stay away from this particular model of Hilux for world traveling. The reason I was given is that it's a popular model in the insurgency environment, and it could make me a more visible target. This is, of course, not in South Africa, but more towards active war areas. I'd love to hear your honest opinion about this, since I'm not sure it's pure fear mongering or an actual fair tip.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Think it might be a bit of fear mongering...these days they prefer using the Toyota Landcruiser anyway