Did I Make The Right Decision? The Hilux's First Trip, Success or Failure?? Ep5

[@janhbhugo5085]

Hello Adrian , enjoy your shows I left SA in the late 80’s ! Canadian now ! Thanks

[@gowildlife]

Hi Adrian! Came across your channel yesterday. Literally watched the whole series of building the ROAM 2.0 and other videos as well. Great content, good vibes and of course the interest in nature gained yourself a new subscriber.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Welcome aboard!! That sounds like a serious Christmas binge watch! I'm glad you enjoyed it boet!

[@imraandesai9553]

Just discovered this channel, i really appreciate all the attention to detail & the overlanding setup from the beginning. For someone starting out, this is all the detail & information needed to give me confidence to start my own journey. Ive done solo trips around SA in a normal car & now its time to discover the wilderness, the true beauty of SA! thanks alot!

[@rahulsajii]

I think this channel is underrated Super vlog bro

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@rahulsajii]

@@RoamOverlanding love from India 🇮🇳

[@TSFxCapMgt]

I have been enjoying each and every video from the beginning of this channel Love and all the best from Johannesburg, South Africa

[@robbief1]

Saffa living in the UK, constantly watching overland shows and pining for home..... Came across your channel - Love it! Well done :)

[@RoamOverlanding]

Haha Robbie! I can’t tell You how many guys are doing that! But welcome aboard!

[@nl3712]

Great vid. That road eats tyres for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

[@rob45x]

I'm with you bro. Solo driving and camping i love !

[@mikek9680]

Well done Adrian. Another awesome video. Your vloging skills are to be admired. What a complete all round package - the build, the travels, the videoing - probably the best content I have viewed on YT. A great end to what has been a crazy year. Thanks for brightening all our lives in lockdown. Have a great New Year and look forward to your 2021 adventures. All the best from UK.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Mike! Thank you so much for tuning in and enjoying my shows! Without them, I think I would have gone crazy! It’s been a fantastic project to channel my energy into while we’ve been unable to travel for so long!

[@sathya226]

Hello Adrian! Do you know what I love the most about your truck?. Its the color which makes it stand out from other builds. Your car just blends in beautifully with the amazing mother nature . Watching your video is always a bliss. Live young, Live free ! Love from India ❤️

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you Sathya! I love the color too! Have a happy year end!

[@manishkaushal1972]

Enjoyed your video, waiting for Jimny to launch in India, Mahindra THAR is a great HIT in India. Waiting for Hilux to launch ..

[@Vendeta552]

Thar has tons of technical issues and leakage from the rooftop joint even in hard non convertible roof

[@tsponge101]

Looking good Lonehill boy! Representing SA to the world. Hilux is looking good! I hope it attracts the same attention as the Jimny did on YT. Makes me lis for a roadtrip!

[@graydonreynolds3237]

Really enjoyed this video Adrian. One thing on the Lux i really dig is your " kitchenette " with the left hand side access on the canopy. Everything has it's place. Very very nice. Glad to hear you talking about not leaving anything other than your footprint when you leave. Good man. Great episode again.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Graydon! Glad you enjoyed it! :) I am going to be making some tweaks to the kitchenette system, to make it a bit more suitable to my personal needs; so you will definitely see a video soon where I make my changes to the back of the canopy, I think youll find some of the changes interesting! Have a lekker Festive season bud!

[@TyronePingHerpingSouthAfrica]

Nice add on the Tortoise insert! Great video as always man.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks buddy! Have a lekker new year!

[@OverlandingNL]

It wasn't untill almost the end of the video when I realised I watched a whole bunch of your video's with the Jimny a good while ago. Guess thats why this one popped up.. Nice video again! and Nice Hilux build! :D

[@RoamOverlanding]

Welcome back! :D

[@johnhammond9174]

Well done I’m impressed stay safe see you in the new year 🇬🇧👍😁

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Safe trip home, the bakkie kook good, five tube with time it's natural. Love the series

[@davidashley4386]

Nice video, you looked super relaxed on your trip

[@RoamOverlanding]

I was xD Maybe a bit too much! A comb would have been good xD

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

Wow super bly jy is gelukkig met die Luxy. Met al die sponsors en kop krap, het jy/julle n FANTASTIESE overlander gebou. Sien uit na jou vlge video... 🤠

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Looks awesome. Had a bit of a chuckle at using the Weber Q for your toast while using the butane burner and frypan for your eggs 😂

[@dyosafierce]

I'm catching up all of your recent uploads. Happy holidays! 🙏🏼☺️🎄

[@RoamOverlanding]

🙏🏻🎄

[@mikeperkins4356]

Just found your channel and have really enjoyed your adventures and how u also took people through the process of how your truck evolved! Well done man keep up the great vids!

[@Dr0neZz]

Greetings from Namibia. Great series.

[@daniedutoit9452]

Amazing video again!!! Just got back from my trip that was inspired by you and it was one of the best trips I have had in a long while!!! Happy new year and cant wait for the awesome videos in 2021

[@RoamOverlanding]

Great to hear! So glad you had a great adventure!

[@Funnysideupdhairyaunboxing]

Just watched your episode and the most touching and appreciable things is you are thinking about environment , nature. Not leaving any single waste or litter. Really wonderful! Inspiring people to think👏👏👍

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you so much for Watch, and for the kind words!

[@HendriMouton]

Great upload bud👌 You're starting to convincing me to do more "solo" trips.

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s just the best bud! You gotta do it 🤣

[@barakabramovich9800]

My father has also Hilux and just amazing to see what you have made it You gave me a lot of ideas ;)

[@MrCarrera28]

Brilliant mate, you enthusiasm and passion for touring is infectious and while in no way do I suggest you are imitating him you share the same infectious enthusiasm that Andrew St Pierre White has and I genuinely hope that you are able to continue to grow your viewer base to fund more exciting treks.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks MrC! I’m just trying to figure out the balance to keep putting out interesting content. 2021 is going to be damn interesting for sure!

[@MrCarrera28]

@@RoamOverlanding Well for what it's worth you have a fan in me and I am loving watching you develop the Hilux!!

[@warxfitindia]

Got hold of your vlogs after a long time. I like the fact that you care for animals while driving . Also that you enjoy solo travel more. I relate to both of these. Do try and feature the Jimny if you can and if you still have it.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey buddy! So great to hear! Unfortunately to start this vehicle build I needed to let the Jimny go :(

[@warxfitindia]

@@RoamOverlanding true, I understand. Globally living cost have gone up, economies down and work also has suffered due to the ongoing health crisis . But I must say she was a very capable offroader. Awaiting her India launch probably in the coming year. God bless and compliments of the season. Stay safe 😎.

[@stephen271]

Nice video mate and love your build I am currently doing my Hilux as well thanks 😊

[@czuifo]

always on top Adrian, great content

[@FloBayer]

Thanks for this video! Enjoyed it so much. 😃👌🏻

[@RoamOverlanding]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rpbrear]

Got two punctures on that road in my Jimny, and ended up at Die Mond so they could fix my tire. Will never travel that road again - which is sad because it is breath-taking.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thats a sad story! What tires did you have? It sounds like the standard ones

[@leonpjhb]

I have traveled hundreds of kilometers on that and other roads in the Tankwa without a single puncture or flat. I think the trick is to have tyres with really tough sidewalls. In my case i used the Hankook Dynapro - excellent tyre. Pressure at about 1.8bar 80km/h

[@markyeadon7271]

A suggestion for packing “changes” in the draws. I’ve had some canvas bags made. Various sizes but always the width of a draw, with clear tops ( think tent windows). It stops things moving around and groups things together. Eg. All my cooking stuff is in one bag and i lift the bag out and put it on the table where I’m cooking.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Exactly what I want to get done!

[@markyeadon7271]

@@RoamOverlanding Remember to have “handles” sown on as well. Makes it much easier to lift them out of the draw

[@asaadbokhari1793]

i loved and enjoyed the episode so much i have just one note, i thought you would answer the question of the episode and talk about it but i think you didn't i expected talking about pros and cons and maybe a bit comparison to the Suzuki Jimmny The episode is so fun tho ✌️ and thank you for replying to all our comments

[@RoamOverlanding]

That episode will come at a later stage because it’s a very in-depth thing; no worries, thanks for tuning in!

[@christiaanlochner4359]

Thank you Adrian. You are an inspiration too all explorers by hart . You need to recognize the bio heritage that Die Mond has to offer. The Groot rivier has Clanwilliam Yellowfish and Sandfish in its waters. These are endemic and threatened. As an addition to your exploration please put out to the public the plight of these fish. De Mond is accessible to Europeans in an Avis Golf. Tell them about our aquatic heritage.

[@christiangiuliano4751]

Excelente video!!!, saludos desde Argentina

[@DanielTejnicky]

Nice shot of the road ending =)

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great video.

[@gilbertobalzarini4137]

HI Adrian, thanks for your really beautiful video...like usually 😊.. I recently sold my Jimny MY19..I bought the new L200...now I'm "preparing" it and I hope to roam asap.....copying your great experience 😁👍 Ciaooooo 🇮🇪

[@RoamOverlanding]

Sounds awesome! Those L200’s are great!!

[@karenkeyser2323]

Like your 📹 as always Adrian 👏🏻 please do tell what beautiful tree was to your right (with whiteish bark) by the river at "Die Mond" ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I have no idea, but lots of weeping willows

[@karenkeyser2323]

@@RoamOverlanding ah goody no stress 😉

[@HammerRocks]

Weather pending, the RRT is the last thing I usually pack away. Then it gives it more time to breathe and dry any condensation it may have collected overnight. As for mozzie repellent, have you tried any of the Thermacell products? I recommend them - they work amazing in still to no breeze conditions. But lose their effectiveness the stronger the breeze that goes through the camp is.

[@alfin5818]

Love from the Philippines!

[@samialraisi8542]

Amazing work and amazing information from Sultanat Of Oman

[@RoamOverlanding]

It's my pleasure

[@eizlan48]

Awesome video bro. Keep it up.

[@Duke-of8my]

Last time I was this early, you had just changed the tires on your Jimny 🤣

[@RoamOverlanding]

hahaha! Well Mr Duke; I am glad you got the time to tune in!

[@leeku7768]

Legend! What a great setup

[@enriquealdogarcia4850]

Hi Adrian, nice to see you again

[@RoamOverlanding]

You too!

[@musabfatani2142]

Nice video and great editing, I am enjoying the lovely and relaxing b-rolls; I have noticed the timelapse clips in your videos ,specifically at 5:43, do you have a tutorial explaining how to do it?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Musab, thanks so much man! I’ve been having fun with them! 🤓 no tutorial on it, but I sometimes just set the camera to record and speed it up, other times I set an interval timer on my stills camera and let it run for an hour or so

[@ismailmontaser7482]

Great videos mate, I'm about to get Jimny 2021 for my daily use, do you recommend it?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Daily use and occasional short 4x4 adventures, it’s great! Don’t expect to easily fit 4 people in it or to carry groceries comfortable etc 😂 but for just going to work and back, it’ll be fine 👌🏻

[@australianmade2659]

I really like your setup. How good is your canopy at keeping dust out.

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s one of the best on the market at dust/water sealing 👌🏻

[@ricardoplatt8127]

Really enjoyed the content. Not sure if I missed it in any of the videos or live chats, but it would be really valuable getting insights into the pricing of the various components of the build. Pricing is not easily available on supplier websites, even those of your partners. I’ve seen guys include this into videos but not really from a South African perspective. I wish you well in all you have planned for the channel, I’ll be watching closely!!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Glad you enjoying it buddy! So the reason why South African companies dont put their prices online is because they export a lot of products across the world; so the problem there is that a customer might google and find the price is R5000 for something here but then 500Euro overseas; which is more like R10,000 and they they complain about the price difference (Not realising the import/export duties markups etc of the process) so most companies just want to keep the price away and just redirect people to their local dealer for the local pricing :)

[@ricardoplatt8127]

@@RoamOverlanding thanks for the feedback Adrian. I get that reasoning from a supplier perspective. It would be a pity if that would limit content providers in SA (even though it’s great to see interest from elsewhere in the world) from giving insights into the costs of these builds. It doesn’t have to be specifics of products u’ve used in u’r build .. but estimates of what one would expect to pay for the types of products..even rough projection of total costs of u’r build would be interesting I’m on the verge of trading in my Discovery and considering options for replacing (seeing what you’ve done with the Hilux has me seriously considering it as an option) but need to take into account the costs of these mods. I get lots of info on KZbin from elsewhere in the world but info for SA is lacking. All the best with the channel. I’m looking forward to seeing all the amazing places u’ll be exploring across Southern Africa!!

[@njingaradebe9652]

You've just gained a new follower, I luv your show

[@RoamOverlanding]

Welcome buddy! :)

[@mariusvanderwesthuizen3698]

Hi Adrian, hope you having an awesome time out there. Like your rig a lot, what was the total cost to get the overlander where it is today. Lock stock and barrel? Enjoy your journey will keep following you.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Marius; thanks buddy! I’ve been back home for December, so having a lekker rest at home! The cost of the build excluding the vehicle is around... 450-500K I would say

[@francoisrossouw1656]

Hi Adrian I’m also thinking of doing Tankwa soon and l have the same vehicle as you. What was your tyre pressures ? Lekka keep them coming. Have a good prosperous 2021.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey buddy, I think depending on your vehicle weight; between 1.8 and 2.0 👌🏻

[@AbdulRehman-ih8ek]

Brother! you should update your playlist frequently, waiting for your next Hilux moves,. Cheers

[@RoamOverlanding]

I try update it every upload! 👍🏻

[@gasfranangolalda6145]

The tortoise thing was great advice! Never knew this. Link to the pressurized water system please, if there's one?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Its the 4L/min off of Frontrunner :)

[@janzramus620]

How did you transport the jimny to central kalahari

[@RoamOverlanding]

Its an 8 hour drive up from Johannesburg South Africa where I live

[@goochygoochoutdoors.1913]

Love your work

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you!

[@christomeyer2120]

Awesome episode. Love the solo touring. I think its time for some spotlights on the luxi ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thats the final upgrade 👌🏻👌🏻

[@christomeyer2120]

Roam Overlanding Hi Adrian. Thanks again for the tip on downloading the maps on google maps. Saved my live this past weekend. Finished the Richtersveld today. Camping at Vioolsdrift tonight. What a awesome adventure. Hope that everyone out there with a 4x4 go and experience the Richtersveld.

[@Ribastein]

Now are the on road noise levels and grip levels with your aggressive tyres. Especially in the rain?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Road noise levels vary with the tire balancing; they start out alright and get worse until i balance again at 5000-8000km; the grip of these coopers in wet is fantastic. Very impressive!

[@imjco1927]

Happy Holidays bro!

[@RoamOverlanding]

You too buddy!

[@zacksnguni8999]

Great episode.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for watching Zacks! I hope you had a lovely christmas buddy!

[@zacksnguni8999]

@@RoamOverlanding I did mate. Have a fantastic day

[@warrickdavey5757]

Hi Adrian, what is the pressurised water system you've used? Thanks so much :)

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey buddy; it’s a water tank, with a surge flow 4l/min; from Frontrunner 👌🏻

[@warrickdavey5757]

@@RoamOverlanding Legend! Thanks :)

[@SKIKR]

Hows the suspension? Looks a bit soft but look and feel are too different things! Excellent trip!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Definitely not too soft 👌🏻 riding like a dream at the moment. I could drop the front a bit though; it is sitting a tiny bit too high

[@joyfredbaartman6305]

Hi Adrian. Great video and content. What was your tyre pressure and speed limit on the R355? Thanks for sharing your journey with us

[@RoamOverlanding]

I used 2.0bar I believe and I think if I’m not mistaken that road is either 60 or 80km/h; I just drove around 60/70 most of the time that was the sweet spot for the ride quality

[@joyfredbaartman6305]

@@RoamOverlanding Thanks will remember it when I'm going through the Tankwa Karoo

[@RoamOverlanding]

Obviously that pressure is for a heavy vehicle; a normal weighted vehicle 1.6-1.8 bar will be good

[@joyfredbaartman6305]

@@RoamOverlanding will be towing a Bushlapa so vehicle won't be heavily packed. Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated

[@jeromeoledan2116]

Great video bro! Is this the 2020 Toyota Hilux 4x4? More power to your channel bro!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Jerome! Its actually a 2018 with an aftermarket facelift!

[@jeromeoledan2116]

It still looks great! Definitely going to be watching some more videos. Planning to buy a hilux and gonna facelift it also.

[@af2701]

What brand of rooftop tent is on your Hilux?

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s the Eezi Awn Blade

[@raefalbayouk8694]

you are truly missed since you bought the jimny man .. you are an amazing adventure man

[@PawanKsaini80]

Beautiful setup! What did you do for dust sealing at Tailgate?

[@RoamOverlanding]

BushTech canopies make a dust seal kit

[@PawanKsaini80]

@@RoamOverlanding Thanks mate.

[@billybartlett3338]

I love toyota's and my dad he even has a toyota condor

[@billybartlett3338]

Or in other lands toyota forunner or surf

[@Querenciatv]

We Like 👍 it ❤️&✌️

[@cobussmit8767]

Please consider doing a cost breakdown video?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Cobus I spoke more about the cost of the vehicle builds in my latest video 👍🏻

[@danielvanzyl3418]

Why do you run your engine while not driving? Solar up for all the pumps and stuff..

[@RoamOverlanding]

I just quickly hop out, film and then climb in. I would wreck my starter motor if i kept turning off the vehicle

[@morientesmenggu8681]

what size is your wheel

[@stefandutoit7868]

‘No concrete plans’.... while travelling on gravel... i see you, BARS MAN!

[@RoamOverlanding]

🤣🤣 my word I am good... I didn’t even know just how good until now 😆

[@raaaaaaaaaaahhhhh]

Hey man i just got my new jimny ! 😆 What mod do you recommend i do first ? From New Caledonia ❤️✌️

[@Malc664]

Larger wheels & tyres will lift it. 👍🏼I've seen Jimnys bottom out where larger vehicles go through so more clearance is a good start.

[@raaaaaaaaaaahhhhh]

@@Malc664 allright thanks man 💯

[@zachariahschrueder2156]

Tops! pops

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Zach Attack!

[@BDCVT_LaiHoangTheLoi]

Hello, what country are you from

[@hantusmostert]

Land cruiser, next vehicle

[@RoamOverlanding]

Maybe, but I dont want to pay for that fuel bill >.

[@PhatboyHD88]

Buddy ya need a dog to keep ya company ,, no better friend and travel companion on this earth..

[@Malc664]

And for those cold nights. 😁

[@clooperman3745]

Pugs work well but a lot of them snore like our two, not much fun when you have got one in each ear in the camper!!!!!

[@DaciaProject]

Adrian, are you Dutch?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Nope; just have a lot of Afrikaans friends 😂 you know a lot of people in South Africa speak and can understand Afrikaans (a heavily Dutch influenced language)

[@ossa60]

you were way too big for the jimny....this is much better

[@christophersaul]

Having the pressurised water is great! I have this device for heating it up for a showe. It works well via the app to heat it up through my tank. (Although you can use the device to fill the tank or pump water out, I now have a manual switch to pump water out as needed as it can be fiddly holding the shower head and your phone at the same time). aphcarios.com/products/hot-box/

[@RoamOverlanding]

nice, will check it out. I am now looking to get a way to heat the water up too; its just that the gas geysers are quite big!

[@christophersaul]

@@RoamOverlanding The guys that make the Hotbox are in Oman. I’ve had great customer service from them. I have a 53l water tank under the Troopy - it’s surprising how quickly it heats up. The downside is that you’re heating all the water in the tank, but if you’re driving somewhere you can warm the water up and it’ll be ready when you arrive, or you could have it use a separate Jerry can for example. Probably not the best option for an early morning hot shower, but as you say, it does save space compared to having gas canisters and boilers, etc, in the car somewhere.

[@ashutoshbarkume4418]

1st

[@marksummerskill4073]

Or just use sand to clean up .

[@RoamOverlanding]

That just sounds so wrong 😂 I’m assuming you mean beach sand when you’re camping at the coast. I still prefer soap and water xD

[@brandonjonathan6654]

Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@carradean]

No you didnt bro...sorry... a complete failure hey.

[@murayshid]

Is Dmax is better than Hiluex , ofcurse you made wrong decision

[@RoamOverlanding]

There is no better or worse between double cab pickups; they are all pretty much the same. In Africa Toyota is king because you can travel anywhere and get spares. But if I had any money I would have gotten a dmax auto 3.0L

[@nl3712]

Hilux is much better in africa due to dealer network and support.