TROOPY ELECTRIC CHOICES AND GOALS | THE BEST 2-PERSON OVERLAND TOURER IN THE WORLD | 4xOverland

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[@hardstyledisco]

That explanation by Heiner of the EGON DC hub was superb, I know your other videos have copped a lot of flak about the benefits - but this simple explanation should clear it up completely, looks excellent!

[@billchesser1475]

As an American, replacing the “Hooters” has a totally different meaning. Always enjoy your videos. Have fun with your build.

[@4xoverland]

We're posh English people that speak proper.

[@markwinter7511]

Would be nice to replace those too after a while😉

[@magicalvortex]

@@4xoverland Proper what Andrew?. My advise is to steer away from induction cook tops; Who knows what it'll do to your Rolex watch. Just my two bobs worth.

[@4xoverland]

@@magicalvortex I must experience them first-hand before I reject them.

[@4xoverland]

@@magicalvortex PS I once boiled my Rolex for 20 minutes and won a bet.

[@malcolmL995]

I use the Hella day driving lights on my 76 series. They work really well. Connect the (red)positive to the ignition line and the (black)negative to the park lights line. That way you don’t need a relay or any smart wiring. When the ignition is turned on the day running lights are on, when the park lights are turn on the day running lights go out.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Keep ‘em coming Andrew!

[@DANIEL-ls5ku]

I remember as a young boy growing up in Asia I kept wondering what are those extra grommets and holes are for 😁

[@alexscreativelife4593]

thanks again for a great video. love the Egon dc hub. definitely going into my next build!

[@anulfadventures]

You have me glued to my seat, Andrew!

[@williamhartshorne1208]

Cant get enough of this build Andrew! My 76 is due this December and getting so many good idea's. Thanks heaps

[@XerosGhost]

This video gave me a much better idea for setting up the Xterra. Thank you, fantastic content.

[@JonnyEnglishBOTL]

You got a great pair of hooters there! Loving the series, thanks for the entertainment and information!

[@discoveringwa2204]

Andrew, I use a cheap 2000 watt induction cooker when out and about. I generally only run it at about 1500 watt. It did kill my cheap 2000 watt inverter. That inverter had been in my car for about 5 years running a coffee machine and frother. I now run my induction cooker from a 3000 watt Renogy inverter, powered by a 170 amp Renogy lithium battery, charged by a 60 amp DCDC Renogy charger. No problems running everything now. Remember, bigger is better if you have room. Love you vids mate.

[@terryoleary5424]

I really look forward to the experiment.

[@capachin]

Andrew I love your work. I was one of your Patrons for years and COVID has killed me financially so I only see you here now, trust me I will be back on your pay channel when it is the responsible thing for me. Be Well My Friend, Glenn C.

[@florent9002]

Nice planes on wallpapers in your garage ! 👍

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Good on you Andrew,I’m also going down the induction cooking road,I think you’re closer to making a decision than I am.I will definitely use it,if I can make it work for me.

[@trevorhicks7852]

Well done! A good video Andrew! Show us the product choices - tell us your pick of them and why. I'm looking forward to watching this build develop.

[@paulczernotowycz2305]

Another pearla Andrew!

[@MrThuggery]

HAHA! had to make a cappuccino after watching you make one!

[@rowancox9050]

You leave us on a cliffhanger as usual, "We're just going to do that now", and you're gone. I will now have to check three times a day for the follow up video. You're a tease Andrew, a tease.

[@rossdrayton5476]

I love your logical and organised approach to fitting out the vehicle.

[@r1017397]

Thanks Andrew, really enjoying the series!!!!!!!!!! Great distraction from the NZ lockdown monotony!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darrenc4096]

We’re hearing you bro. 👍🍺🇦🇺

[@dalep-i4844]

We definitely are not prisoners.

[@fredsaffa8358]

All the Aussie overlanders is getting soft with all their Coffee Machines, beer on the tap and induction cooking! Next they will probably start wering up a vibrating camping chair 😂😂😂. Jokes a side I love these videos!

[@akhileshenator]

Do consider the color temperature of the lights. The Kelvin value. 5500K is great for 'normal' conditions but a bit of rain, dust, twilight...it gets washed out. 4000k to 4300K is perfect for driving lights. It might be worthwhile to have a switcher, if you have LEDs, or Amber/Yellow covers for your lights.

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

I bought a Goalzero 3000x and never looked back. Plug and play, portable and much more available power (when compared to traditional batteries) available. I can easily power all accessories during overland trips but even use it as a backup to power my whole house in case of outages.

[@rickgartner3621]

Qq

[@jerrymyahzcat]

The 7” round LED headlamps for the RR; it’s not legal just to bung in LED headlamps into a vehicle that didn’t come with them from the factory unless they meet the ADR. Hella are a trusted brand so I’d assume these lights are compliant but there are so many people who add aftermarket lights that are illegal due to non-compliance. Might be a good idea to add in your commentaries that people ensure modifications are compliant (shouldn’t need to tell people but you do it seems). I recently spoke to a dude who is over 50 and thought you could just hitch anything up to a tow bar and tow it. He never researched it and assumed anything was fine. Had no idea about max tow weights (vary per vehicle) or ATM, GCM, GVM, towball weights or anything including requirement of trailer brakes. He just assumed you could connect and tow anything the vehicle could pull. I was astonished and had to explain it and some of the serious dangers in not following the rules he had no idea about.

[@ryanmartinage]

Had to do a double take when you said you got a set of hooters for the vehicle. haha

[@takoon67]

🍻from 🇨🇭

[@sinchrotronas]

Isn’t it just a little bit early to start with 🍺? ☕️ from 🇱🇹 :-)

[@Wanderhirsch]

Ez simmer z'dritte 🍻

[@larrysimon1]

Great vid Andrew - as a vehicle Techy I wondered how you powered your troopy elecy accessories.

[@JROME69]

Well go on.. show us, AHHHHH! Not another week of waiting.

[@DeanoGoogleo]

Hi Andrew, Another great video. I find the Redarc inverter fans to be intrusively loud even at low wattage draws. Other brands on the market run these wattages silently with the fans only kicking in after high wattage over several minutes. As in your video the fans kick in as soon as the 400w from the milk warmer kicks in.

[@AndrewSparkfish]

That's why I would suggest a Victron invertor.

[@-WondersofCreation]

Induction cooking go for it. What are the best setups? Keeping things simple....Like the Troopy, no outrageous technologies there aye.

[@michaelglennon82]

excellent job but wind protection is needed on microphones when shooting outdoors

[@ro...valverde1622]

I'll take extra set 😉😉

[@bigt73100]

Owls go ‘hoot ‘ hoot ‘ 🦉🍻

[@eugenedarvell8470]

I love your Your videos next year I’ll be starting my build of my Land Rover defender 2016 one tin utility space wagon for expeditionary and Overland purposes.Wanna difficulties are having is sourcing and all in one auxiliary electrical system. In the uk .can you give me some pointerWhat systems I can get in the UK that will suit the Overland lifestyle

[@pkshome123]

If you can manage 1.3Kw power of your coffee machine with the power available, then I think 1.1 Kw induction table top cooker can also work. Waiting for your next episode.

[@joellewis8320]

Power used = KW x time, that would be the difference.

[@pkshome123]

@@joellewis8320 Yes, the duration of cooking

in Australia induction cooking is quite feasible, just get big enough battery and solar panels to recharge it. Here in Germany many have build like that for their sunny south countries RVs.

[@erichwise7734]

I’m glad to hear others are doing this, we are testing this ourselves after realizing propane connections can be a headache when changing countries.

[@BauersOdyssey]

Thank you for the video, informative as always

[@Tanner731]

I think hella supplied two day time light sets for front and rear

[@keithhaycraft3765]

Andrew, how effective are the lights you have as daytime running lights at cutting through the spray off the wheels of trucks when it is raining? I often see people with their parking lights ablaze, probably thinking the truck drivers can see them through the spray and as a former truck driver, I can assure those drivers are wasting their time because a truckie cannot see parking lights through tyre spray. Headlights are much more visible than parking lights but, I wonder if your daytime running lights work as well. By the way, I am writing about normal, incandescent bulbs. Cheers, Keith.

[@danthewookiechewy9555]

personally i think the egon dc hub is way to expensive for essentially fuses, terminals and led's if it was 2-$300 it would be more worth the money. i like the concept though but average joe with a young family wont fork out for it.

[@darrenc4096]

You will save a fair amount on labour though which makes the cost far more attractive.

[@danthewookiechewy9555]

@@darrenc4096 yes its obvious you will save mountain loads of labour but. would it be worth more to someone who is in their 20's trying to pay off a house with a young family. Its definitely good for mr and mrs boomer but would mr and mrs boomer be doing it all themselves probably no but mr young family probably would.

[@jonahwigley3313]

@@danthewookiechewy9555 good point

[@jasonhowe1697]

note 2kw only gives you 1.5-1.75 kw use you will likely need something between 3-5Kw or slightly higher pending on your VAC needs and a min of 2-4 or higher batts in series,, if you are are going to allow for shore power hookup whether at home/camp site/park/gen set, 20 amp @ 240 watts fused i'm all for induction however look at its power consumption in its use same with other electric cook tops and ovens Up to you what you function with Andrew, however whichever way you go weight is going to be a penalty of mitigation whether you run a 9kg gas bottle or go the route of VDC>vac and how much VAC you are planning to consuming from VDC this includes cameras, computers and so forth If going the route of induction cooking in this build you are likely going above 1 battery house batt.. though my opinion would start to look at a coaster bus/oka/iveco daily as a remote base type application, with the troop used as the remote explorer tow behind vehicle/remote travel,,, I suspect you have likely came to the same conclusion some years ago that the troopy has a finite space consumption to the point it is coming to short in length for what you need a d the width needs A FOOT OR MORE EITHER SIDE... and a 6x6 or 8x8 conversion

[@michaelbeadel4447]

Andrew, I would love to hear your reaction to a scene in the latest Bond movie. No plot spoiler. You’ll know which one I mean when you see it!

[@Mckee11]

Don't know if you have thought or would entertain. For you camera access have a external draw on the side of the troopy which recess' under your seating arrangement inside. for example a pull out kitchen in a camper trailer. Pro camp could modify a draw on the out side of the car to to open up and access quickly and would be closer to your dream tourer set up. Love to hear your thoughts. Down side water proofing?

[@pfzpayam]

Hi Andrew, Thanks for another awesome video. I just have a question out of topic. Do you carry a Jumpstart battery? if you do what do you carry? TIA

[@Shanes_Shed]

Hi Andrew, just wondering if you could share any details of the storage boxes behind you at 10:18 (the orange ones)

[@robertnicholson8054]

Hi Andrew were can you site the controller. Is it inside as it dosen't look waterproof. But if available in SA exchange rates make too expensive. The multi core cable 2,5 mm due to length volt drop on 1,5 be high. Just my R1 worth.

[@MRJUCY]

You do realise at the end of your clip you just made Harry from firerofork weep

[@ernest7420]

👍

[@anbu999]

Mount the red light in the rear gullwing window

[@travellingourcountry4949]

Hi Andrew I was just wondering if you have come across Safiery Pty Ltd company based in Queensland ,very interesting electrical 4wd gear.?

[@jonathanmcdonald1101]

Multi core cable running is all good and well, but that's assuming your amp draw is the same for each appliance, I've recently wired up my vehicle and built a wiring loom, I have 4 gauge, 8 gauge, 12 gauge and 16 gauge wiring... I have also tried to think of any future appliance and what they would draw to future proof, but I found multicore wiring to not be a solution

[@vincentpoole7588]

4XO. Any vehicle designed for both LHD and RHD markets has fixtures through a firewall for either driving persuasion ! It would've been a more accurate test of a Redarc Inverter unit with both appliances 'switched on' at the same time mista ? V.

[@pauls4708]

i wish there were more 12vdc appliances so you dont need inverters.Induction needs ac though ??

[@jamesmazurstudios]

Hooter replacement comes with divorce. I highly recommend it.

[@phillipdellore9718]

Anyone know the product used to mount his compressor? Can’t seem to find one.

[@perpelle]

Quick question; Can you run a compressor fridge/freezer that draws 4.2A (if it runs all the time which it doesn't) with a 90Ah deep cycle battery and a 120W solar panel? Intended operation is 24/7, parked outside/driving.

[@AndrewSparkfish]

Yes.

[@pim1234]

If a fuse is blown, how will you know where the fuse is for ?

[@rynoopperman5010]

I’m not understanding the multi-core cable Everything I connect is 6, 10 & 16mm cable… What is the multicore cable used for?

[@Malc664]

It saves running extra wires later on when adding accessories. Making it easier and neater.

[@salahalsulaiman]

Get a 70 series shirt will you !

[@TonyHatchVR46]

Have you thought about the LINX system from ARB, all your switches on one Gadget.

[@4xoverland]

I have. Not for me.

[@AndrewSparkfish]

Linx is over engineered..

[@alexshaykevich509]

Induction cooking and getting away from gas sounds very intriguing. Will be very curious to see how you go.

[@BeeBeorn]

Im thinking about it too. Lithium batteries and induction. Exepensive up front, but eventually not in the long run. Summers have become so dry here in scandinavia so even with plenty of firewood its not appropiate or firebans. Wife dont like propane.

[@reallyskeptical]

Mate that is actually bs wood is free that's why you can't burn it. No money their. Man women burnt wood since time. We will go back to this time.

[@mini_steve]

The whole induction cooktop, I love it in the home. Camping, never a fan. Camping to me means camp-fire and cooking with that. Fire bans, small butane cooktop. Two big things to consider, 1: How you camp and if you enjoy cooking. 2: Travelling with gas bottle weight vs how much battery power an induction cooktop sucks from batteries for a nightly feeding of 4 people. Then have to consider the special cookware that works with induction. Good idea in theory for late night one pan meals for 2, but apart from that I don't see a benefit.

[@BeeBeorn]

@@reallyskeptical i would like it too. I just say that increasing firebans and the fact that outdoor environment in my geography, full of (free) fire fuel means real danger in the last 5 years of increasingly dryer summers. Now in the autum, no problem making free bonfires. Today 11c , cloudy, rain, rain..until snow probably..( and the system can be used for heat blanket in the tent..)

[@trevorhicks7852]

Very pleased with my choice not to install LPG in my camper for numerous reasons. Induction or diesel cooktops - there are considerable negatives to these options as well. A cheap butane cooker works great, and the small cast iron grill plate is even better. Windy weather - eat something else, or get takeaway, or treat your wife to a restaurant meal.

[@madcat4563]

What is the model name of those work lights? As well as the running lights. 😁

[@motolab.EuropeanMotorcycles]

I can help you with the designation of the flood lights: RokLUME 380 N But i like to know from Andrew, what the designation is of the ones he uses.. hella supply different specs within the same RokLUME 380 N series ZG ZEROGLARE CR Close range illumination LR Long range illumination PB Pencil Beam F Flood N NanoSafe A Amber

[@madcat4563]

@@motolab.EuropeanMotorcycles I know what the flood lights are called he mentioned the name and showed the box.

[@christopherdipietrantonio3672]

do you sell posters because I'm interested in buying some if you don't do you ever plan to?

[@MrLaurieLewis]

Induction cook top. Single or double? 2000W ok for single but not double. Metal table - is stainless ok or not - I believe some is magnetic. I have just set up for induction in my camper. Working on needing at least 3 days of battery for east coast use (rain/overcast). I also have a small propane cooker in my car that I can use as backup. I find it better for cooking with and easier to clean. A bit more bulky for storage and needs more secure storage location to cushion it. Waiting for your thoughts next video. 👍

[@alankita1059]

Sorry for the thumb down as I was trying to expand your post and hit a little low.

[@DANIELMcCOY01]

May I suggest a giveaway for the second set of day running lights????

[@4xoverland]

not a bad idea

[@franktusveld]

Leds on the Range Rover? 😕

[@vic6820]

I never understand why day running lights are only for the front. The rear is as or more important.

[@AussieDazza]

Great video Andrew but I did find a fault in your video. The word - gauge is incorrectly spelt on the whiteboard . 😜

[@justhaulincars]

Are "hooters" a South African term for horns?

[@4xoverland]

English, I think.

[@andrewhurstcars]

@@4xoverland no, not U.K. English. Horn for a car. Lorries have an air horn.

[@motolab.EuropeanMotorcycles]

Hooters is “proper” british english… as far as i know…..could be a brandname though, like Claxon….. Clearhooter is a wellknown british brandname from the pre and postwar period… even in production in the ‘70 s i know for sure..

[@leroypc]

Don't want to be that guy but getting lazy at disclosing your part ownership of the EGON product when you basically run an ad for it. Edit: I missed the text, I'm wrong. It does get disclosed.

[@4xoverland]

You must have missed the disclosure on the screen. Nothing is being hidden here.

[@leroypc]

@@4xoverland it seems I did, happily say my mistake!!

[@leroypc]

@@biilybutt9016 not wrong! I don't even know how I missed it. I'm just so used to KZbinrs not disclose obvious partnerships - AUS law be like NZ, requiring even gifts to be disclosed!!

[@anthonysookwah9083]

What are the flaws of the troopy?

[@4xoverland]

where do I begin . . ? I has a lot of them. But it also is unique because it's a van, and that makes all the difference.

[@anthonysookwah9083]

Hmmm reason i asked. Im curious why you chose the troopy rather than choosing an 80 with a 1hdt motor

[@75robcam]

Inverter in workshop y

[@bc6806]

Where’s the Rolex?

[@MRJUCY]

I don't know about you or Andrew for that matter but I usually take my watch off when I'm working on or washing my car so I don't scratch the car

[@bc6806]

@@MRJUCY I hear ya, but he always wore it doing everything

[@mishomishev3152]

That egon hub with that low quality fuse holders...

[@4xoverland]

You're guessing, aren't you. You have never seen one, have you?

[@mishomishev3152]

@@4xoverlandYou will not see such fuse holders even in the cheapest car in the world. With all that high currents after some time they will start to heat more and more, they will start to melt the fuses .. And you will have great product , ruined by saving 10$ for quality fuse holders.

[@AndrewSparkfish]

Suggest you watch the videos of it being tested beyond its limits.

[@4xoverland]

​@@mishomishev3152 Okay. Now you are displaying ignorance. You cannot tell the quality of a fuse holder by its type or what it looks like on a video - as you are doing. We use these because they are the most common type. And we didn't buy them from a SuperCheap store like you assume we did. Over 300 units out there and not a single comeback. But please don't buy one. Stay with whatever makes you happy.

[@mishomishev3152]

​@@4xoverland Ok, but what would you do if you see such wonderful product (which is exactly what you need) with fuse holders that look exatly as the ones you have terrible experience so many times...I bet you will leave your opinion too...

[@jasper287]

If Asgaurd is flat why can't the Earth be flat?

[@Paulcrystalwater]

You might be OVERTHINKING this overlanding thing, a good truck, wheels ,sleeping bag, cooler, beer, food, maybe a tent. CHEERS

[@motolab.EuropeanMotorcycles]

Maybe Andrew gets grumpy without coffee…….. and wouldn’t be able to shoot and edit and upload video’s for us, while underway… etc. I can see many disadvantages for us, when he stops doing what you call “overthinking”….

[@marka6591]

Andrew, Andrew, Andrew…for a ex Saffa, “induction cooking”…WTF? Harry from Fire to Fork, Paul Marsh, and a whole bunch of people are weeping. There is NOTHING better than lighting a campfire, using it to heat water, cook your meal…why the rush to turn on an electric stove?

[@rubiconned]

While I agree 100%, Andrew is maybe not as young as he once was and is enjoying having some easy luxuries. Driving all day then setting up gets tiring. (Was not making a dig at being old either! 😂🙂]

[@simon762321]

its about having options mate

[@4xoverland]

Did I say it would ever replace a fire?

[@andisatyagir6161]

I imagine germans try to attract women by showing their wiring ability

[@coondog25]

love your show but you change your mind every 5 mins

[@4xoverland]

4 minutes!

[@gerthuman3220]

Andrew, STOP!!! Think about what you originally wanted to do with the Troopy. Look where you are now?

[@4xoverland]

Having fun. Lightweight is still an objective. But so is comfort. I'm not and was never building a minimalist build. And I love playing and testing gear. I just weighed the Troopy again so I'm keeping a close watch. My goal was increased comfort, simplicity and to end up 100kgs lighter all-up weight. Its my goal. I may achieve it. I may not. What you are witnessing is my way of trying.

[@MIAMIC70]

Stupid amounts of money this guy spends on “rigs” 🙄

[@markrockliff2742]

Rip that engine out and replace it with a BMW diesel.

[@orbellau]

That won’t be easily repairable in the outback, nor will spare parts be readily available in regional towns.