Top 5 MUST-DO 4wd Mods For Beginners!

[@explorebound]

Are there any mods that would make your top 5 that weren't in the list? 🤔

[@cooperken11]

Cold weather camping, line your chair with a high density foam bedroll. Start at the front at the ground and go up behind where your knees would be across the seat and up the back the excess just stays rolled up at the back. Keeps you beautifully warm at the campfire.

[@schoolboy1325]

Great advice! Everything came with my new vehicle except the bull bar and the CB radio.

[@qqclean]

Informative and well presented! An additional pieces I would add, if you are buying a used 4WD - do a service. The previous owner might say it's been regularly serviced, but last thing you want to do is being stuck on your first trip due to a simple service. Also, check any previous 12V set ups & be sure there are fuses on the lines. Finally, take a small spares box with key pieces that will get you out of trouble!

[@explorebound]

Some excellent advice right there! Definitely worth double checking everything with a second hand vehicle, could save a massive headache down the line. 🙂

[@HammerRocks]

You should heed your own advise and fit some rated recovery points at the front of your vehicle.

[@olivercook6091]

Driving a ranger - you definitely should..

[@joekresan8990]

If you’re gonna bolt 300 lbs of stuff to your front end do it before you address the suspension

[@CrocodileDungey]

this guys presentation skills are ace

[@markthomas8766]

Sort of good video. The actual order is; 1 recovery points. 2 recovery gear. 3 diff breathers. 4 Suspension up-grade to specific tyre size and type. 5 Specific tyres for your choices. After that, snorkel then Bullbar, towbar, whinch, lights, side and reverse lights, 12 volt system upgrade. After that it really depends upon the defecits of your particular vehicle. Sorry for re-arranging your day, but lets face it; I know far more about this stuff. Keep hanging in there and doing though. Cheers.

[@RustysOutbackAdventures]

Another great video, Daniel. Especially liked the fold up table seen at 0:46!

[@explorebound]

Your table is still working so well, don’t know how I ever went camping without it!

[@RustysOutbackAdventures]

@@explorebound glad it's working for you....mine gets a workout every time I go away, too.

[@hungrydummies]

Great content mate. Did not consider the benefits of playing I Spy in a convoy haha!

[@BudgetOffRoadTouring]

Great video mate, it’s always a tough decision about what to modify first

[@4weeksleave]

So true

[@bobklincke4671]

Very well constructed and presented.

[@RedDogTouring]

Great list! having good tyres and recovery points are a really good start imo. I think if you have a modern diesel, a second fuel filter/water seperater would be high on the list.

[@explorebound]

Thanks Rohan, and great suggestion regarding 2nd fuel filter!! A relitively cheap way to protect your vehicle from serious damage. 🙂

[@Rusticc]

Should I get this on my 2015 dmax?

[@andali555]

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[@4weeksleave]

Great tips as always mate

[@cathbp4089]

Thanks good summary. :)

[@F15H0]

Rated in relation to what? The bolt holes in your chassis is what i would want to know the rating of first. Can have a 50,000lb recovery point but when you bolt that into something that can only handle 5000lb it kind of defeats the purpose doesnt it?

[@whenmountainsmove]

Dont get a bolt on bull bar though, those for strictly for looks. Welded is the only way to go for actual offroad/ overlanding adventures.

[@explorebound]

Do you mean how it's connected to the vehicle? This bar (and most other types) are bolted to the chassis with high-tensile bolts. This particular ARB bar saved the front-end of the vehicle many times during my trips after hitting wildlife at 100kp/h with no issues. 👍

[@jackturtle131]

Great tips mate

[@jase6827]

Those hand movements should be on the Price is right or TV shop channel.

[@explorebound]

😆

[@Man-fp8vp]

What are the measurement for your tyres?

[@davidmunroeprecisionengine6121]

Is what you call a VHS radio, what we call in England a c.b. (citizens band) radio? Thanks v much

[@explorebound]

Hi David, we call them UHF radios which stands for Ultra High Frequency but yep they're the same as a CB :)

[@davidmunroeprecisionengine6121]

@@explorebound cheers my mate. Thank you

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[@tiny5866]

Good video again I hope you both had a great Christmas and new years

[@explorebound]

We certainly did thanks! Hope you did too. 🙂

[@claudineraymundo8524]

What brand suspension lift did you use?

[@explorebound]

Dobinsons springs and Koni shocks - I've got a full rundown of the upgrade here if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmHJaXWjpMygfdk

[@regkershaw]

Another informative video. With that in mind I would like to know your thoughts on the dune rooftop tent. And what is it like in the heavy rain and wind. And if it wasn't dune what would be your next choice?

[@explorebound]

Thanks Reg! Regarding the Dune tent, I still love it and it's served me well over the years throughout some of the most intense weather I've ever camped in. Here's a link to my latest review of it if you haven't seen already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJjddK2dfNZ0fM0

[@regkershaw]

@@explorebound thxs so much. I've got a darche rooftop tent and I've only used it 4 times over 5 years. I think the only reason it hasn't been used more is that if needed to move the fj I have to pack it up. We're I think the dune might suit my needs better without the big cost

[@explorebound]

No worries at all, I certainly do love the quick setup/packdown times of the Dune. I just realised I never answered your question about alternatives. If not for the Dune, I'd probably look into the Drifta hard shell, my friend has one and loves it but it's a fair bit more expensive than the Dune. 🙂

[@regkershaw]

Thxs again for your insite on the dune tent and I have watched your tent review before just wondered if anything had changed. I was thinking of the drifta also put I think it has a soft floor not sure if I'm right but if so I don't think I would like that

[@4WheelingInNSW]

@@explorebound agree mate, I love the DUNE RTT and if I was changing my setup to a roof top tent, I’d go the DUNE for sure ... spent many minutes sitting in the display one at Anaconda Penrith ... dreaming of the one day ..... 🤣 nah but seriously, they’re great for quick roadside camp stops - I’d own one tomorrow 👍👍

[@billyhall6432]

What lift you running

[@explorebound]

I'm running Dobinson springs with Koni shocks, I think it works out to be a 2" lift over factory although I got a bit more in the rear (factory setup was sagged).

[@luke3111]

Pretty self explanatory advice

[@schoolboy1325]

Great advice! Everything came with my new vehicle except the bull bar and the CB radio.

[@krillbo948]

How does the canopy hold up? I’m thinking of getting one from the MRT place you mentioned but it’s pretty cheap so wanna make sure it’s alright

[@explorebound]

It’s fantastic, had it for 3+ years now and can’t fault it 👍

[@charlieholmes4278]

What model ranger is this beast?

[@explorebound]

2007 PJ 🙂