The Ultimate Hilux Walkaround 90,000+KM Overlanding Across Southern Africa!

Its been an incredible 90,000+Km journey up to this point! My Toyota Hilux has taken me to places I had only ever dreamed of visiting, and today we are going have a look at it's transformation over the years, and see what gear has stayed and what has been chosen to perform over the past 3 years. This is a long walk around, and the product links are found below!
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Vehicle Equipment:
Safari Armax Snorkel
www.terraintamer.com/estore/s...
Onca Delta Bar, Rocksliders & Bashplate, Winch
onca4x4.co.za/
Hardkorr BZR-X Series LED Driving Lights - 7″
www.4x4megaworldonline.com/ve...
HardKorr 20W Square LED Work Light
www.4x4megaworldonline.com/el...
XDW Series 40W Square Flush Mount LED Work Light
www.4x4megaworldonline.com/el...
EGT & BOOST PRESSURE 52MM GAUGE
www.redarcelectronics.com/au/...
Flashlube Catch Can Kit
www.terraintamer.com/estore/f...
Flashlube 30Micron Diesel Filter Kit
www.terraintamer.com/estore/f...
Garmin Powerswitch
www.garmin.com/en-ZA/p/718849
Mtech Bonnet Mount 1/4 wave Whip
www.mtcomm.co.za/
X-Line 4x4 Big Brake Kit
powerbrake.co.za/street-trail...
General Tires Grabber ATX & AT3
www.generaltire-tyres.com/za/en/
Procomp Predator 35 Wheels
www.procompusa.com/product-sk...
Apex Rapid Tire Deflator Valves
www.offroadsolutionssa.co.za/...
Terrain Tamer Proshocks & 700+ Parabolics
www.terraintamer.com/estore/s...
Terrain Tamer Upper Control Arms
www.terraintamer.com/estore/t...
Bushtech X Series Tray
bushtech.co.za/tray-canopies/
Flex CR85x Stand Up Fridge
flexadventures.co.za/product/...
ARB Single Air Compressor
www.4x4megaworldonline.com/ve...
ARB Digital Tire Inflator
www.4x4megaworldonline.com/ve...
Evocharge 200AH Lithium Battery
evocharge.co.za/
Redarc TVMS Prime Kit
www.redarcelectronics.com/au/...
Redarc 3000W Pursine Wave Inverter
www.redarcelectronics.com/au/...
Redarc BCDC Core 25A in Cabin Charger
www.redarcelectronics.com/au/...
Redarc 180W Monocrystalline Solar Panel
www.redarcelectronics.com/au/...
Engel 40L MT-V Fridge/Freezer
www.4x4megaworldonline.com/re...
Alucab Gen 3R Rooftop Tent
www.alu-cab.com/product/gen-3...
Alucab 270 Shadow Awn
www.alu-cab.com/product/270-s...
Alucab Shower Cube
www.alu-cab.com/product/the-a...
Takla Signature Cantech Seat Covers, Takmats and Transmission Cover.
takla.co.za/our-range/seat-co...
Garmin Tread Overland XL
www.garmin.com/en-ZA/p/732617
Inreach Mini 2
www.garmin.com/en-ZA/p/765374
Wild Medix Wilderness First Responder Kit
www.wildmedix.com/
#4wd #4x4 #offroad #travel #overlanding
Introduction 0:00 - 3:31
The Vehicle 3:32-6:09
Bumpers, Rocksliders, Bashplate 6:10-7:22
Under The Hood 7:23-11:56
Big Brake Kit 11:57-13:24
Tires 13:25-15:18
Wheels & Valves 15:19-16:25
Suspension 16:26-19:43
Tray System 19:44-22:40
12v System 22:41-30:02
Rooftent, Awning & shower cube 30:03-35:32
Interior 35:33-43:22
Outro 43:23-44:59

[@RoamOverlanding]

If you’re looking for the links please check the description for links to most of the products if you want to do some further research on anything in particular!

[@walterzikalala]

Manners maketh man, professionalism is what you're about. You take your viewership very seriously and that is evident in the quality of your posts! Well-researched and informative, enjoy watching them! Well-done Adrian, will catch-up with you sometime, all the best in your travels!!! PS: It's been an incredible journey since your earlier days in the Suzuki Jimny, ha, ha, ha!!!

[@RoamOverlanding]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much Walter for the kind words and support over the years!

[@leoclements8017]

Kingsman W

[@totoybalisong5969]

I adore your bravery. I can’t sleep on that tent without a rifle in my hands.

[@johanneswehrmann]

When I became interested in a Jimny back in 2020, your channel was a great guide. Forward to 2023 and I’m still enjoying my Jimny ánd your channel. Thanks Adrian! 🙌🏼

[@RoamOverlanding]

Great to hear!

[@janetbremner625]

An excellent guide to the options available to make a personal choice in kitting out one’s vehicle … well done Adrian

[@giftpheko4119]

That thing is a TANK🙀🙀, I can only imagine how stable it feels on the High way

[@martinotto1733]

Cool and very informative vid, thanks! Keep up the good work, brother!👌🙏

[@labourlawact7826]

Just watched whistlingdiesel trying to emulate TopGear and destroy a Hilux. They're truly indestructible😅

[@AlfinoFr]

Been following your channel since the Jimny day... and since 5 doors variant just released last year, will Jimny ever be the star of this channel again?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Probably not, unless Suzuki decided to loan me one for a while 🤣

[@BushtechCanopiesAccessories]

Its really been an amazing journey, this vehicle is a beast!

[@SizaChips]

Awesome rig there bud,very beautiful 👊

[@xavifrans08]

What car, you have built for yourself man. you really turned that 2.4 into a real monster. been watching you since Jimny's days, keep showing us more footage and stay safe out there in the wild. Hope to meet you one day when you come back to Namibia.

[@RoamOverlanding]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@hhhc364]

Very nice, and practical, Adrian. This video was very informative and gave me some good insights of what Im building. Thanks!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Excellent!

[@tinazihlemakohliso1066]

Love what you did on your van 🎉

[@Tony16610]

Jesus man, this is really inspirational. I'm wanting to take on a long term project on building a long road trip and light overlanding rig to explore Australia and an ex-rental Hilux fleet vehicle is what I am looking at.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Awesome to hear! Just be rigorous on the maintenance when you take the vehicle over, if you can’t afford to do basically a full front to back on maintenance on parts like balljoints, bushings, bearings etc; then maybe think about buying something that’s been driven around town mainly 🤙🏻 if the price difference on the rental vehicle means you can get all those done and you know you’re in a great spot going forward, otherwise these trucks are bulletproof

[@SteveMrW]

A nice setup, thanks for the guided tour.

[@RoamOverlanding]

You’re welcome Steve!

[@vinnymeade6274]

Great video, great set up. Well done.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martinotto1733]

Been the first on that pontoon in 2011 right after raining season and it was fun!😅

[@varsityoverland]

"Maybe it wont be the star of the show" 😲 im definitely interested

[@pyroslev]

Great Truck. I lamentingly hate that we don't get the Hilux here in the US. Just that little bit more reasonable compared to the monster trucks we have here.

[@tombrown3867]

Wow, what a mighty modern set up . Nice. Takes the C out of c amping

[@RoamOverlanding]

hahah yes, its quite the techno monster! Maybe a bit of romance is lost :D

[@benvisagie8844]

Power brakes essential. Extra seal for airbox. Electrics nice. Very valuable. Are you travelling alone? My wife needs a bit more space….

[@erwinkruger-haye2698]

Man, those Super Comfy chairs give me packing anxiety🤣🤣. My wife refuses to leave on a trip without them🤣. Geez they take up space in my Smartcap on top of my drawer system and 2 x 400mmF2.8 cases .🙂. It look tiny in this tray... I always wondered if the tray really gave more space. Question answered. Thanks for another awesome video....

[@RoamOverlanding]

Tell me about it haha! Luckily I travel on my own mostly so I have PLENTY of space for all my own comforts! I would love to add a couple of 400 F2.8's to that setup hahah!

[@russellgordon3000]

Thank you Adrian for sharing this information which will certainly help me with my build. How effective is the tray to combat dust ingress?

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s incredible at sealing from dust, because you don’t have to contend with the normal tub which usually is the main culprit for letting dust in 🤙🏻

[@drakensberghiker8565]

very nice

[@brendenhowell6568]

Hi, great vehicle and info given, quick question, have you or would do an EGR delete ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Have had the engine apart recently and from what I’ve seen, just the Catch Can has made a great difference to the inlet throttle body so far. Will be pulling the EGR early next year to inspect it. For now it’s all looking good though 🤙🏻

[@Riaan3108]

This is a proper glamping van.

[@RoamOverlanding]

100%

[@MartinGotz-jm8pd]

did you ever consider putting 12v system in back sit ?

[@broodjeapekool]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you remap the ECU as well to get some more power out of the 2.4..?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yup, didn’t I mention that? The first remap was way too hot and was damaging to the engine and turbo, the second remap has been better for sure I did it at KSD Tuning in Bellville

[@georgesaaiman]

Do you have a link of the Bushtech rear seat delete kit? I cant find it on their website. Thanks

[@RoamOverlanding]

just pop them a mail on [e-mail] if you struggle to find it

[@pietcordier4276]

Hi where dit you bought the Redarc EGT & Boost pressure Display?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hi Piet! Redarc is distributed by 4x4 Megaworld, it’s a very specific part, so you will need to maybe speak to a manager at a store to get stock 👍🏻

[@ianlevy8765]

Another great report, thanks! Is the Hilux for sale?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Ian! Not currently! 🤣

[@ianlevy8765]

Hi again Adrian, could you please tell me what the hight of your vehicle is? Floor to top of tent in closed position. My garage doors are just 242cm in hight, thank you.

[@ronaldappia2080]

I smell a Land Cruiser loading

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahaha I wish! It would be nice hey!

[@ronaldappia2080]

Yeah it really would be great, especially one of the new autos that will be coming soon

[@ryanvos8082]

Awesome set up there !!! What would you estimate the value of the hilux now with all the added features ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Mine is obviously a bit extreme so somewhere between 300-500k additional on top of the vehicle

[@martinotto1733]

@@RoamOverlandingZAR?

[@RoamOverlanding]

@@martinotto1733 yup

[@ianlevy8765]

Hi Adrian. Could you please tell me what the height of the vehicle is to the top of the tent? I have a max height of 242cm to enter my garage. Thank you. Ian

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Ian! I haven’t measured it, and don’t currently have the vehicle to measure. But I think I can clear 2.4m

[@ianlevy8765]

@@RoamOverlanding thanks Adrian. Please keep this in mind when next you have the opportunity. Much appreciated.

[@ianlevy8765]

Hi Adrian. Please keep this question as to overall height in mind. Thanks for your time.

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

Awesome video, hope that Deepfreeze compartment has some Magnums at all time

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahha not at all times, but certainly a lot of the time!

[@antonoosthuizen0322]

Everything is brilliant, i love it. Except for...THE COKE. STOP DRINKING COKE, ITS BAD FOR YOU!!. Just saying...,

[@labourlawact7826]

Coke destroyed my teeth, but it's so nice😅 ASPW also drinks it😊

[@anemathaga]

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[@ntlakaniphomsongelwa]

Samething I was thinking mate...coke is not right...😢

[@damianperalta3389]

😅😅😅😅

[@tumelo3972]

😂😂

[@paulsmit8147]

What an awesome setup bud, a true Overlanding Beast, in it's natural habitat. I've known for a while now that i need a suspension replacement upgrade, but the nail in the coffin, was just told the gearbox needs to come out. I feel so defeated. Thanks for the walkthrough, looks really mint. Safe Travels 😎🤙👊👍

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s a beast! Sorry to hear that buddy! I currently have my whole truck pulled apart to pieces, will have to make a video about that too 🤣

[@teddy.nkosi3]

Can you please say how much did the whole build up cost..

[@RoamOverlanding]

It's around 400-500K on top of the cost of the vehicle.

[@NathanThupe3650]

Hope in the future u will get a land cruiser 79 series v8

[@RoamOverlanding]

That would be awesome hey!

[@NathanThupe3650]

@@RoamOverlanding 🔥🔥 definetely

[@kikalarashid9003]

When are you going to do a trip to Tanzania 🇹🇿 with it??

[@RoamOverlanding]

2025! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@kandieoffgrid]

do you carry an obd scanner?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I do, but its more for other people... the Hilux in south africa doesnt work with OBDII scanners properly... or atleast mine doesnt.. I believe it used OBD-M which needs a laptop with Techstream

[@andrewlund3886]

Do you know how much it weighs fully loaded?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I do, it weighs a lot! Because the tray has a lot more volume, you can pack it quite a lot heavier than normal. But I usually run between 3.4-3.6T I am sure I have taken it close to 4T at times for 2 weeks offgrid with extra water and fire wood etc. Im running suspension than can handle max 4.2T basically, so I still have safe performance at high weights.

[@andrewlund3886]

Great thanks. I have similar setup and similar 3.4-3.6. Gee it adds up quick@@RoamOverlanding

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

what's the L/100 on tarmac and off road?

[@RoamOverlanding]

About 12.5-20 depending on conditions

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

tnx and you run 35s@@RoamOverlanding

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

tnx@@RoamOverlanding

[@RoamOverlanding]

Nope tires are roughly a 32, the rims are called Predator 35 its a confusing name in the tire world for sure! :D@@dimitristsagdis7340

[@howlinghoundphotography6108]

Hi, what is your fuel consumption with a fully laden setup?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Between 12.5L/100km and 20L/100km depending on the conditions

[@howlinghoundphotography6108]

@@RoamOverlanding thanks for the reply. Why would you choose a Land Cruiser over a Hilux?

[@RoamOverlanding]

@@howlinghoundphotography6108 For me personally I would look at it because you can get GVM upgrades to 4.2Ton, its got a more robust front suspension and driveline. The v8 for example has a huge amount of torque and can pull a 3.5T vehicle around much easier. There are a couple reasons, but I think the gap closes a bit when you look at the LC79 being a 2.8 Auto now. It mainly comes down to the load carrying capacity and the solid front axle. But the reality is, with the amount of km's I do offroad, either vehicle will need some series maintenance.

[@howlinghoundphotography6108]

@@RoamOverlanding I think as an all-rounder and daily drive the Hilux is better, but Land Cruisers are awesome vehicles. Land Cruiser fuel consumption not great unfortunately. Want to change my Pajero to either Hilux or Land Cruiser DC. Thanks for the great content.

[@RoamOverlanding]

@@howlinghoundphotography6108 Totally agree with you, you cant go wrong with a Hilux!

[@nictaylor5197]

And when does it go on sale?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahah i don’t know if i could sell it for what it’s actually worth 🤣

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Wow has time flown by. I remember you building out your Jimmy. 📺🛠 You have definitely built this out superbly for how you need it to perform 💪👍🌞🦏🐘🦒🦁🦓 20:41 on a quick side note... You are one of the few people who have setup their refrigerators so it opens to the cooking area. 😊

[@RoamOverlanding]

A good 5, nearly 6 years has flown by! 🤣 it’s a beast of a truck, really shines out in the bush!

[@thatiskiff]

Is it a tray or tray and canopy? Surely the tray is only the bed?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Technically yes

[@denverrobertson7175]

1. The x-series tray system is it a standard tray system? Or do they design it on what you want. 2. Also all your batteries and inverters and such did you buy this before hand or did bush tech themselfs offer you those options and you chose from them and they obviously did the design and layout with you for installation.? 3. My most important question. I do not want to sound stupid, the suspension when I buy this bakkie stock standard I need to calculate the weight that I am going to be adding to the vehicle. Before I do the suspension? Because I am going to be doing the same build not please let me know.😅 Please let me know I am starting my build soon need to get my facts straight.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Denver! The Xseries tray is a standardised product, Bushtech can offer and install all the Redarc 12V System components. The vehicle will need a suspension upgrade after installing the tray, especially if youre going to put drawersystems, batteries etc in it. Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@jeffreywong5112]

Turbo upgrade

[@jeffreywong5112]

Bore up turbo upgrade

[@torpedovlog6142]

I wanted to know if what do you do for a living, having all these upgrades. damn!

[@Generalup117]

I am going to copy ur modification

[@RoamOverlanding]

Excellent! You’ll be very happy with it

[@441greenleaf]

19.000 km in 3 years? or i understood it wrong?... its impossible. you drive it once in a 6 month or what?

[@RoamOverlanding]

90,000km’s not 19 🤣

[@441greenleaf]

oh. now ok :D ... thanks :)@@RoamOverlanding

[@babayo]

i like the setup on your Hilux..... can you tell me the weight total if you load with the water and diesel fill up..... thank you

[@RoamOverlanding]

Lots and lots 🤣 3.6 maybe more