80,000kms later PROJECT PRADO

Project Prado returns for the final time, how did everything go?
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[@stevezodiac575]

It is so good to watch this again 9 months later - especially Chris's comments about wanting a Troopy with and Auto box and either a V6 or the Prado engine - and then Ronny expressing his reservations, and now he has that exact vehicle and loves it! 😃

[@thomasroyal2772]

Really good coverage of this build. You fellas' have a a lot more diversity in terrain than we ( Nathan King and myself) do ours is mostly mud and wet clay. Good work. Thanks Ronny

[@ButtZephyr]

Love my manual GX - Simple and light Took out my single rear passanger too, but put my fridge and travel buddy there instead - absolute game changer for rear space and weight distribution (dont have to open the rear tail gate for a Tin or a hot pie either)

[@Brennomac83]

We had a 120 prado for 8 years and did numerous trips in it, and well we never went full blown rock crawling or mud driving but we did heaps of beach and bush tracks and never got bogged once.

[@vtcampbell]

Always a joy to watch 79/200 series loyalists realise how capable the 150 truly is

[@cyclemoto8744]

I had a Prado 120 before my current 76 series. No traction control or lockers on the Prado and it was more capable than my 76. Only reason I got rid of the 120 was due to the engine being under powered but I believe the 150 has sorted that out.

[@PP-bm7zp]

@@cyclemoto8744 150 series TC is phenomenal

[@peterj5751]

I owned a 150 series before my 200 series. I upgraded for the engine. The Prado was just as capable off-road with exactly the same tyres and suspension set up. The 200’s real advantage besides power is that it feel even more solidly built and runs bigger tyres giving a little more overall clearance. Anyone who thinks the Prado is a pretend 4WD has never been off-road with one.

[@caseyhopkins6299]

Sentence fail…

[@offroadmangashi4789]

TLC 150 with 2 inch lift and you can go where ever you want. Currently most capable and universal vehicle. Hope Toyota will not ruin it for green agenda 🤯

[@richardsmart120]

PRADO all day long 💪. Bloody awesome rig and set up. 👏👏

[@wannabefishos]

I’ve had my 2010 prado for 10 years now and love it taken me everywhere done some long trips with the old girl and it’s been the best bet you dont have a fishing draw 😂😂😂

[@thomasroyal2772]

Just started watching this video, already loving it.

[@mattdoeland]

Great review..150 series here…had since new, now at 225k have not had 1 issue, except discovered last night the the spring for the bonnet latch has broken…done plenty of 4wd’ing, towing, camping etc. amazing.

[@jasondaley6723]

Mate what an ep and a very unbiased approach to the content being transparent will help other Prado owners and will ole mate chase more power and a possible GVM upgrade if it is possible

[@codasinmurry]

Really good stuff. Everything can be a compromise however you nailed it, you gotta love the kitchen.

[@robertmartin410]

Got me a 2010 gx prado and love it got just about everything in it did perth to Darwin last year lived out of it for 4-5weeks easily

[@omniversling]

Thanks for the review Ronnie...bringing yet more informative and relevant content to the overlanding crew! Kitchen is genius...probably the best structural idea of the drop fridge inside the drawer system ever....I'd like that on my Troopy. Looking at the chopping boards, I'd guess it's a QuickPitch build...is it a custom design? I heard that QuickPitch is back at the shop in Wangara, but no idea if the original owner/designer is still with the company. Do you have an update, and could you give more info on that kitchen design? Thanks...

[@D34THaturplace]

was sick to get some honest feed back and good insight

[@Husqvarna575XP]

running 235/80 R17 on my 2018 Prado. Workes very well even the car is very heavy with 3240kg. The 6. Gear is being used very well on highway so you can go with low rpm.

[@PhantasticAdventures]

awesome mate! I thinks this has been an awesome build and very educational!

[@MrAidenaiden71]

Remember meeting you at Birdsville we saw you just as you got out of the bog on the Simpson That was an epic trip so glad we didn't hit that hole

[@jtsnarly7655]

120 series petrol V6 Prado here.. I love this car. It hasnt been without its issues (mostly inherited from the last owner) but at 460,000kms its never left me stranded and still drives great.

[@s4060]

150 series V6 here... only thing for 300,000kms has been the alternator. Great, realiable 4x4.

[@brendonleewalsh8940]

That issue at 60km, 1,500 rpm is turbo surge. There is a TSB that got released about 6 months ago for the 1-gd engines 2020 onwards. The fix at this stage is to update the ecu to the latest calibration, and Toyota recommends to avoid driving around thst RPM 😂

[@mmcin719]

I have a petrol 2010 Kakadu and covered 170,000k of which maybe 20,000k of towing a caravan. It has not given any issues whatsoever. Have done a small amount of off road but it is mostly bitumen. By far the best car l have ever owned. Fuel consumption 12 litres per 100, but with the van it is around 20.

[@saeedenkan4566]

I have prado , 7 years now , super reliable, i ran it 510,000 k now❤

[@josephmorris9997]

What year is it?

[@saeedenkan4566]

2006 @@josephmorris9997

[@rustysworldofentertainment850]

73000km a year? Have you replaced the driver's seat at least?

[@stevezodiac575]

That's terrific and great to hear. So I guess its the 2.8 is that correct? At what ks have you replaced the injectors? Or are they still original?

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

The biggest problem with Prados is the lack of space. That kitchen really looks like it helps make the best use of the smaller back area. In the space that sits, we just have a fridge, although it is 100 litres but I think it would be worth going back to 60 just to have that functionality.

[@TDubya811]

Which fridge model did you fit? I got my coolman 69DZ and thought that was about the biggest I could fit without sliding the 2nd round seats forward.

[@yamumatittys]

I really like the kitchen setup

[@axio3d143]

Great cars, if i had to do it again would be another Prado Also can confirm the rear door spoiler holds infinite dust

[@cbeazley]

So true 😂

[@nishurulz4]

I noticed that my 2022 Hiace does the same thing 60km/hr. Feels like it’s hunting for the right gear for a couple of seconds.

[@QueenslandOverland]

Love my Sea to Summit bags, but I wouldn't advise going above 10L. 20L is a hassle to move around and deal with, and for some reasons seems worse with lingering plastic taste - 10L was fine after a few rinses.

[@kaumibon]

Great content brother 👍👏

[@4x4touring47]

Nice walk through👌 Prado for the win! Can you tell me which model primus cooker you're using?

[@garywinkworth3380]

this would have to be the best reveiw ive seen

[@kyleford4746]

That kitchen is unreal

[@bananasusyd]

Great run down.

[@runnerxa]

Prado 120/GX470 owner here. Pretty reliable with aftermarket 2.5" shocks/rear coil spring conversion since 120,000 mi. I had my front wheel bearings wearing out at 200,000 mi (321,869km), many gas cap seal replacements, and outer tie rods replaced at 200,000mi. The famous cracked dash was replaced under the Lexus warranty back in 2017. Other than that, it's been a solid family vehicle and a overland tourer. The 2UZ V8 has plenty of power. Only downside is the fuel economy but still manageable at 16mpg with 32" all terrain tires and roof rack.

[@daryllee9033]

G'day Ronny, good video and thanks for the update on the build, just one comment about the Prado being a a wagon on a Hilux chassis. This is not true, the closest vehicle to the Prado is the FJ cruiser. The Hilux is close to the Fortuna. Cheers and thanks for the video.

[@PP-bm7zp]

100% correct

[@rodenheap68]

I just bought a new 150 GX so this was great to see, I am even happier with my decision now. The GX is such a good blank canvas, I'll be getting it ready for our travels - a big lap in 2 years time.

[@stevezodiac575]

I have the GXL - but I think the GX is the 'smart money' buy. So good choice! If I buy another, it will likely be the GX! And after watching this - I'm very glad I didn't buy the VX!

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@stevezodiac575 I went with the Kakadu. I won’t be doing suspension, bull bar, roof rack, awning, drawers. Keeping it light weight. A great daily driver. Getting 8.9litres/100km after 20,000kms.

[@rustysworldofentertainment850]

@stevezodiac575 The VX's 19" rims and pleather, I agree, no thanks. GXL is the go (save for that useless 3rd row of seats).

[@stevezodiac575]

@@oggyoggy1299 Indeed the Kakadu is a great daily driver, and a lovely vehicle - I hope you also take advantage of the KDSS off-road. Interesting to note, the payload of the Kakadu is 110kg less than that of the GX. So if touring, or especially towing, one has to keep a watch on the weights.

[@stevezodiac575]

@@rustysworldofentertainment850 Agreed - it is unfortunate Toyota dropped the 5 seat option for the GXL.

[@hyper1217]

What awning is he running on the 150? Interested in the Destination4wd 270 but curious what his is.

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thanks Ron

[@Vinceventuring]

Great review!

[@JRCadventures]

Cracking video!

[@47Rolling]

Kind of need to agree in parts about the troopy with a 6 cylinder motor. It would appeal to me much more than the current 8. I have driven the 8 remotely for years but when it comes down to it fuel economy is important and the power difference is negligible if any. Probably still stick with a manual though but that’s me.

[@triggerhappy8872]

Yeh best models are the HDJ78r with the 1hdfte engine 👍

[@user-mv6ig7lm7e]

Where did you guys source this kitchen layout from? Looks awesome!

[@didact917]

Word in the bush is, Toyota is actually planning to offer the 70 series with the Prado’s 2.8L soon (this year or next year). Whether it happens or not is up in the air, however you’ll only see me rolling in a 70 from Japan (with the Prado 1GR)

[@dean6267]

Great episode 👍🤟

[@TonkTheStonk]

Great info, can you please do a Ranger Raptor offroad test? I'm sick of the on-road testers & no-one seems to know how to really test the Raptor off-road. We want to see your take on it & we want to know if this things issues have been resolved...

[@joshuabamford5396]

Absolutely frothin that kitchen/fridge set up! And a great review on the prado.

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic review, honest and real world and it shows, keep up the great work. Is your TV show on in QLD?

[@danielapango7964]

Hi Ronny and 4WD community. I am looking for a winch for my 150 Prado. I don’t want a bull bar but something that is hidden to keep the car looking stock. Any ideas where can I find a system for it? Thanks for all the excellent videos 👍🏼

[@jpfguambe]

Prado doesn't have issues!

[@ianmoone2359]

Another Perth Prado owner. Oct 2020 150VX Although I’ve had the Prado now almost 2 years - I’ve only done 18000kms since new - so no where near the Kms this one has done in a similar period. Not sure if anyone is interested but this is my build video link if they are. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h17Uomh5Zq1sfqM I’d have liked to see some thoughts about towing with the 150, as I’m contemplating doing just that - so curious how others have found it’s “real world” towing abilities?🤷‍♂️ I obviously don’t live or work out of mine, it gets one or two short daily driver trips a week & the occasional holiday trips up to Lancelin or Shark Bay & the Franciore Peron Nat Park etc. Still love my VX, use the centre console fridge all the time, one feature I couldn’t now live without, once you have had it. The vented seats, haven’t really used them a lot but the odd occasion they have been nice. Still have more mods I want to do as time & budget allow. Have a Companion 75 litre lithium battery fridge & freezer in the back does all we need for trips away without the need for solar & inverters and permanent 2nd battery install. Will still add a roof rack & 270 awning next. Have a 2ns spare wheel & tyre to go on the roof, with a OEM wheel cover to match the one on the back door will be a bit different to everyone else. Might do a suspension upgrade & air bags as the weight increases. Don’t know if Ronnie has seen the latest press but the 70 series are going to be offered with either the same V6 as the 300 series or the same 2.8 TD as the Prado & Hilux if the press report is true. Also the 2.8 at 150 killer wasps & 500 neutron bombs are very similar figures to what the 79 dual cabs single turbo 4.5 puts out stock if it hasn’t been molested with DPF deletes and chipped / tuned. 4.5 single turbo factory output figures. “It produces a power output of 151 kW at 3400 rpm and 430 Nm at 1200 rpm in terms of torque.” So it’s actually slightly more powerful than the stick Standard 4.5 V8 - which few of the “Prados aren’t real Land-cruiser Wanka’s” don’t realise or ever admit. 🙄 My 2c

[@teejaycey]

Love that kitchen! Can I ask who built it? Would love to modify for my Wrangler. Love the work station too… cool ideas to figure out for my setup

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FOR OTHER GREAT VIDEO AS TRUE GREAT WATCHING ALL TIMES

[@jakubstrumillo]

Silicon spray is great to preserve seals.

[@007Knightjp]

For the next vehicle, if the budget allows, Get an old V8 Troopy and have Wholesale Automatics do an Auto conversion on it. Rocket's 79 series is a testament to how that combination can work.

[@bigcunwalking]

awesome vid. what seat covers are these ?

[@overlandnexplore]

Watching this in September 2023, listening to you guys talking about the possibility of a future auto troopy with a 2.8 engine got me thinking 🤔 Toyota engineers MUST have seen this video 🤣

[@nickyoung9692]

I had a 2004 parado with the 3L “not the early d4” the older motor I belive it was a 1kz plenty of kms around 467,000km sold it only due to buying a newer GX one of the best and reliable cars I have ever had and I have a lot of cars

[@TerraIndomitus]

What make are the seat covers please?

[@marklaurendet1861]

Just found this channel while looking for Prado information as I am considering one of these. A very informative video. One of my greatest concerns with Toyota is the "Diesel particulate filter" and associated bits as I know of someone caught up in the class action. But unless I missed it, it was not mentioned in this video. Going to watch the rest of the series, as I like the idea taking one of the second row of seats out.

[@TDubya811]

DPF issue was fixed in vehicles April 2020 onwards.

[@spudboy1328]

@@TDubya811 Or, you could get yourself a 2014/2015 pre-DPF 3.0L model (if you are not looking to buy new).

[@TDubya811]

@@spudboy1328 Good point. Looking on car sales you GXL prados start at: 2014 GXL 3litre $36k 2021 GXL 2.8litre $71k Avoiding DPF headaches.

[@marklaurendet1861]

@@TDubya811 Thanks, thats good to know

[@toddstrelow1213]

@@marklaurendet1861 and if you are looking at 2015 or before, the VX still has the KDSS

[@lastknownlocation8760]

You’ll love the 2024 troopy then 2.8 and 6 speed auto

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

That kitchen excellent 👌👍. What brand??

[@alihakimi9198]

The fact that the troopy now has a 2.8L 4 and auto😂

[@TDubya811]

Who makes those wool seat covers?

[@mickeyber]

Top mounted intercooler could fix your issue 👍

[@michaelmartin2057]

Who is the manufacturer of the rear kitchen/drawers please ?

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

nice

[@richardatkin8526]

Great episode, in the process of upgrading my Prado, super useful/ informative. Is that kitchen rear storage set-up available as an off the shelf item? And how much was it? Thanks.

[@_sanko]

Also interested in the kitchen looking forward to hear where we can get one from. Had a quick look online but didn’t find it

[@MrWerd910]

Second that. Would really like some info on the kitchen

[@perthimports]

I had a poke around and think I found it, I think it might be the 'Quick Pitch Mini Kitchen MKII'

[@FirehawkVFX]

Who built your kitchen? It’s genius!

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

9.5/100km?? that's so good! my Lexus GX460 gets 13L/100km (petrol)

[@Stu-xv4rg]

What brand are those seat covers?

[@the_yesnt1358]

What model swag are they?

[@nikolaskontos6283]

If you change the diff ratios and put 33s will the 6 speed operate normally again?

[@gregbutler6479]

Yes

[@peterchum4623]

Just watched your video. Wondering where is the Swiss army kitchen made from Please advise

[@the_yesnt1358]

What model year prado is it?

[@s4060]

doesnt the VX have electric fold in mirrors? hahahaha! My older 2010 VX has KDSS.... that's a BIG sale item for me. I really like crawl control too, saves buying front and rear lockers for me.

[@Stefan-mg5gl]

Can you tell more about the kitchen? Ho makes those? Where to buy.

[@_sanko]

Also interested to know where I can get one from and if they make them for the 76

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

Good detailed video. What is the current weight of the vehicle ? Do you even know ? Considering all the accessories, water and equipment etc that you carry on this vehicle there is no way it is even close to GVM, so no insurance.

[@spudboy1328]

It might be under GVM. I've got a 2014 GXL 150 kitted out with bullbar, snorkel, RTT, 100L of water, fridge, drawer system etc etc and it weighs in at 2910Kg full of fuel, full of food/beer, full of water with 2 people on board. So it is possible. VX will be a bit heaver with all that 'tat' on board though.

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

@@spudboy1328 I would quite happily be proven wrong but the facts and figures just don't stack up. VX Prado 2385kg unladen, GVM 2990kg so 605kg plus the weight of the removed third row and single rear seat to work with. Fuel, water and tank, roof rack & 270 awning, suspension upgrade, rear tow hitch, bull bar & side steps, winch, spotlights, communication equipment, additional battery and electrical system including inverter, kitchen/fridge slide (without fridge, cooker or utensils is 70kg as per the manufacturer) plus additional draw, coffee machine, fold down rear door shelf, storage box in place of removed single rear seat. Then add a full fridge, additional food, cooker and utensils, cutlery, etc clothing, swag, cameras, accessories and charging equipment, tools and spares, driver and other things I've probably missed. I have a HZJ105 which has a higher payload to work with and while I have plenty of accessories, I don't have half the stuff on this vehicle. I prefer to camp with just the basics, that's just me. Even so, with a full vehicle ( fuel & and what I usually take camping ) myself (74kg) and the wife (52kg) I'm only 70 - 50kg under GVM as per the free VicRoads scales north bound on the Hume Hwy just past Broadford, which I check my vehicle on each time just for peace of mind.

[@jameswilkins7757]

If he puts a bit of oil on the door seals they will keep the dust out

[@lfscelt]

Great content. Gotta ask, with your thoughts on VX v GXL, is there not room for discussion for the VX v GX even given your particular requirements? Personally find the difference between GX, GXL and VX (even Kakadu) are primarily aesthetic with exception to the diff. Happy to be proven wrong though.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Have a look at my Prado review video

[@4bnewb969]

I think the same as you…I didn’t need the 3rd row seats which is why I bought a GX. $7k less than a GXL and $17k less than a VX. For less than $3k I can put a locker in, that can be used in low or high range and independent of the TC

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@Ronny_Dahl if you don't mind where and how much for the kitchen??

[@fmx88torana]

Unnnnncccule Ronnnnnnyyyy

[@samhassall1926]

Still the best kitchen in the game

[@seabee167]

How much does it weigh on a trip ?

[@Echo22WC]

Man, I want that kitchen for my FJ.

[@Echo22WC]

But reverse

[@paulsmit8147]

👍🤙

[@seowster]

what is the brand name of sheepskin seat and centre arm rest covers. I would like to get some

[@tr109ad4]

Yeah I also want one of these

[@rolozerr]

Who makes the skins for the body?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Rhinohide

[@davidding5560]

2024 and the 2.8L 70 series is now a reality

[@umbotpessoal]

why 33s will ruin the car? and do you feel the difference of the 6th gear on a manual transmission?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

If you like having 6th gear anything above 31.5inch you can say goodbye to it. In manual I have no clue as you have to order them from Toyota. You can just buy one from a dealership without placing an order

[@alexandermeijer]

@20:50 "lots of people would love an auto (in a Troopy)" "or put this engine in" Ronny: "I'm not sure how that engine would go in a Troopy" so Ronny; what do you think now?

[@snowball05]

We had a 2009 diesel VX and now a 2015 VX petrol which has the advantage of KDSS and 6 speed auto. The petrol is a much better driving experience but on both cars the cruise control is bloody terrible, changes down 2 gears and revs its box off to maintain 110kph on what feels like the slightest hill. Has anyone found a fix for that?

[@jetset8888]

What has happened to Torbs

[@jasonhowe1697]

If i was setting up any land cruiser off roading australia or the world 15-16 inch rims max once you start getting into the 17 inch and above you are typically chopping shit just to fit the tires you need because the only thing available are radials (on road {tarmac or maintained gravel/clay based roads.}) For me whilst I do like the prado as a platform with caviat as long as as long as you don't grace 5'8"-5'9" you are fine to sit behind the wheel get towards 6'-6'2" you get into the region of needing a 60,70, 8- series chassis

[@KarlEller]

I don't think you can fit anything smaller than a 17" or 18" rim on the Prado, otherwise you hit the brake calliper, and a lot of modern 4WDs have that same problem.

[@jasonhowe1697]

@@KarlEller there are ways and means of doing things, when you are wanting footprint on beach and telly tracks you have modify to suit.. otherwise you're cutting into chassis to fit tires not designed to go under those wheel arches 16 inch might be passable to a certain size otherwise you are between 14-15 inch rims for air down pretty much at 17 inch and up are tarmac ONLY... AS YOU DON'T HAVE THE WALL CLEARANCE FOR OFF ROAD USE..

[@PP-bm7zp]

⁠@@jasonhowe1697 wrong. Been running a 33 inch muddies on my 17 inch rims on my Prado for years. Very basic modification of removing front mud flaps only. No rubbing and bottoming out whatsoever. You will not clear brakes with anything less than a 17 inch rim on a 150 series prado. Lots of people running the same set up as me.

[@gureno19]

Blows my mind that these get such bad mileage... Ive got a KZN165R with a full ARB Bar, winch, steel roof rack, rear steel bar, arb canopy, complete drawer system, dual battery system, solar panel,40L fridge, 2 spares full of gear on 31s and 120L of diesel in a long range steel tank and i get mid 10s on the HWY and mid 11s around town.....and the 1KZ has over 280,000kms on it.

[@mattyb1624]

My tuned amarok was getting under 10L/100km with a big rooftop, fully loaded, towing a jet ski, 315 wide tyres, bars, lift

[@DMSVICAU]

Swags on the Roof....................I'm surprised nobody uses their RearBar as a SwagHolder or Carried them on top of the SpareTyre(s).........

[@jarrod1687]

There's an idea

[@lasol2474]

$3.500 (as shown on the screen) for a side mirror is cheap 😀- I think to cater for both domestic and overseas audiences you might need to show both thousand symbols, dot and comma. Good video by the way

[@matthewschiebout7384]

Once you don't daily a Prado I'd think a 76 would be much better.

[@joemujic6914]

Why don't you do a triton build

[@triggerhappy8872]

Because there POS with rear leaf springs & drum brakes weak chassis’s crap engines drivelines there’s a reason they are cheapest. But aslong as you like’m that’s all that matters 👍

[@MicahBell_1860]

Go 34" tyres. But change the gearing to get the same rev range & correct the speedometer. & get reduction gears in the transfer case to make it crawl over all the rocky terrain

[@Agent.K.]

🤑🤑🤑

[@thomasroyal2772]

OH wow my truck is barely worth $3500

[@MR-hu1bx]

Parado issues 😂 the issues are because it’s is a Parado!

[@M8YM8]

Is Ronny aware that other companies make 4WDs apart from Toyota? 😂

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Like who!??? 🙃

[@M8YM8]

@@Ronny_Dahl Would love to see ‘Project Subaru’ 😂