Troopy is back from 12 day Remote Trip, What worked and what didn't?

12 Days in remote country and many things were super impressive with the Troopy but there was a learning curve with a number things.
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[@stewatparkpark2933]

8:37 - " Intermittent " is the word you are looking for .

[@Alan.livingston]

I love the steel workers lingo.

[@pinealism]

Oh that first compilation of footage was great! Great videography 📈

[@davedave5457]

I was waiting for you to admit the haircut was a regret???….🙂

[@richardwalton3406]

😂😂😂

[@Feebeeee]

🙄Guessing your mummy still cuts your hair or you are bald davedave

[@davedave5457]

Oh my frisbee probably need another booster shot ya Karen, if ya cant handle a bit of piss taken, which im quite sure Ronald is can, you wouldnt have a Mohawk and put yourself out there on KZbin with comments open, betta go put your third mask on and screen racist, that might calm ya down. Ffs @@Feebeeee

[@dimitriadriansz2513]

Did you notice how often he wore a hat, he even resorted to put his jocks or his mum's scarf on his head 😂 (ps love your show)

[@davedave5457]

Yeah hey im folically jealous but still will take the piss just the same where appropriate lol @@dimitriadriansz2513

[@Gerkhin]

thank you. So good to watch and learn.

[@nmda9578]

Great video. You never really know how things are going to work till you use them. Also, your troopy looks amazing!

[@burbs-to-bush-redbakadventures]

your video's just keep getting better and better , its all in the explanation and you have that down pat .

[@bullzye101]

cheers Ronny awesome stuff good to see the Troopy doing its job for you .... and big thumbs up

[@seanchristie7150]

Thanks for the honesty. I'm looking forward to the trip assessment and the Sydney show wrap up.

[@chrisspies8123]

Great Review video. I love watching your channel, as you are one of the few that admits any errors or faults, but the fixes as well. I find it refreshing, and informative. Plus some of your previous vids have saved me thousands. So thanks very much for that. I look forward to more of the Troopy's adventuures on 'trip' videos. Keep up the great works, and keep em coming Ronny!

[@joanhuggett5164]

Standout for me... the photography - Wow! We know you won't rest, Ronny, till you have everything perfected. Always look forward to a Ronny Dahl video.

[@richardl7689]

You know it’s a good video when you pause often, rewind a lot and take a page full of notes. Thanks!

[@pesohernandez1091]

Was great to meet you at the Sydney show Ronny, thanks for taking the time for a chat and a photo

[@chriscuppywhitehead6722]

I use Seaflo pumps for work, sandbagging and pumping dirty water from pressure washing roofs and driveways.... I've had 1 in a couple of years of regular and hard use. Yes mine is bigger than yours, but my point is you won't be disappointed. I too went for MSA instead of Clearview mirrors just for that look. I also like with MSA it's one piece of glass instead of the convex bottom. I prefer the 1 piece and just adding a big convex piece from the auto shop in the bottom corner. You won't regret the MSA.

[@BigFishOverlanding]

Glad you're enjoying most of your build choices.

[@markskeels1952]

Nice video and good to see the Troopy is getting setup for some great touring...they really are a great vehicle.

[@gabyherrmann9894]

Yes they are.

[@Wilbargosh]

A problem with some pump styles is that they are not self priming and the diaphragms can get stuck therefore becoming unreliable. Pump needs to be close to the tank and low to have positive pressure on the inflow otherwise they can be affected by air locks and cavitation. Good pipes and taps will also stop the motor pressure pulsing when not in use.

[@adventureunlimited]

You're not wrong about that track testing both the vehicles and the drivers! Great video as always!

[@DIESELTECH_ZA]

Absolutely agree Ronny, lots of people just smack in huge inverters, because they will so called ' need it ', but its not necessary. We use a 300W unit as well for only charging camera gear & hand held radios. Minimum of 150W solar can get you a long way to go off grid. Thank you for the great feedback & content, you rock mate! 😎🤛

[@harrywalker968]

what if you run a 240v micro wave, or fridge, ect. 300w is sht..might as well not have power..why 240v, cos there a damn site cheaper than the 12v alternative.. micro wave, 2nd hand, 25yrs old, $10. they dont ever fk up.. old kelvinator bar fridge. $50. . 5000w inverter, $300. 300w solar with dc/dc, $250.. we dont all have sht loads of money..or sponsors,..anyone that buys a 76/79 series v8tdi, has to spend upto 30k, just to fix jap fk ups..if they intend to go off road..

[@DIESELTECH_ZA]

@@harrywalker968 if you take along microwaves & coffee machines, you might as well stay at home, then you are no longer camping. Less is more, stick to 12V & gas for cooking or make a fire. I don't have sponsors either. Hence, I keep things simple & camping related. Or else, just go and stay in chalets if you want things to be comfortable.

[@UnPetitPique]

Yep, I agree. 300 watts is heaps, as said "Less is More"

[@johnnyyukon7887]

good on ya Ronny. I like the Troopy, and that new gas tank is wild.

[@leftcoastoverland8750]

Stoked on your love for the Grenadier, 🤙

[@chadsmall9447]

Nice work mate it’s good to see someone admit their errors and I’m glad you showed us how you fixed them instead of plugging an item as a upgrade

[@harrywalker968]

the eror he mentioned but didnt admit to,,was the wheel track correction,, which will cost him 15k.. cos japs cut corners.. go price a 200 series rear diff, or tube extensions.mate bought a new 76 series, then toyota fitted all the gear, winch, lockers, ect... then he had the rear diff fixed, 12k.. 10 yrs ago.. yup,,your buying a name, nothing else..

[@benfarmer94]

Don’t go the MSA/clear views etc (the ones that make you drill extra holes) Ronny, it was my biggest regret with my troopy! Totally agree, the little square ones are puss and was one of the first things I upgraded on mine, but I went with the Lexus rectangle ones from Panel House (straight from Dubai) which were perfect, great vison and looked amazing. I then brought a caravan and “upgraded” to the new Clearviews, didn’t like them, swapped them for the MSA’s, still didn’t like them and ended up going back to the panel house ones but have now got two holes plugged on the doors. Don’t just take my word, speak to Mac Preston about it.

[@stewnico]

Have to agree in regard to Clearview. So disappointed I wasted so much money on the Clearview Next Gens that I bought. Will not touch any Clearview products at all given the confrontational discussion with them when I tried to discuss several issues/improvements with them. Sad to see an Aussie company selling cheap Chinese products as Aussie made!

[@belindalouise7587]

Great looking troopy I’m from Wagga NSW seen you driving through town I have a new 79 I gave you a wave cheers Rohan

[@gregbrown5473]

Nice one Ronny of cause you are going to find things that will need improving as I have just come home from a 5wk run up to Weipa from N/E Victoria in my old troopy that I have fitted out , 90% of everything worked out well but somethings you would may of done different after living in it for that time .. and yes I was surprised in how well the old girl handled the rough corrugated roads but I kept reminding myself it is a house on wheels .

[@victordragano8863]

I used silicone hose from the home brewing industry, except it couldn't handle the pressure of my system. I went to the braided pressure rated hose, and for my runs it works great.

[@maiabrittany]

Another great video.

[@michaelhermans4753]

I went away from the travel buddy to and air fryer, much quicker for reheating food and no pre heating required They use a surprisingly low amount of power as they cycle off when the required temp is reached Yes you will need to upgrade your inverter 😮

[@Rob_FJ]

Agree with the small inverter. I keep thinking of installing a big 2000W, but my current 300W inverter does everything I need. You are camping, you have enough time to make stove coffee and it tastes better anyway than those crappy pod machines 😂

[@VineV-Dutch]

Tip: mirrors from a ford F350. You can flip them 90 degrees. And they can go further from the door if needed. Towing mirrors.

[@stevesmith3556]

Pumps can be a pain! My trailer tank(front runner) had some leftover plastic scraps from manufacturing. Got stuck in the diaphragms and kept cycling. Had to thoroughly rinse the tank and take apart clean the pump(seaflo). At least I know now and keep a spare in case.

[@johnnyphoenix1223]

They make small round convex mirrors with tape backing that will stick to existing mirrors that help if placed in a lower corner of your current mirrors hopefully this helps and thanks again for sharing your incredible videos

[@harrywalker968]

been using them since the 70,s. on f100 swinglock mirrors..

[@JustOneKnight]

Interesting Ive been subscribed to you for well over 2 years and with notifications bell on and its only this video today that I suddenly get notified of your video. Thank you KZbin. Easier than having to type you in. But still wondering why and how that worked....over 2 years??

[@bradloch9397]

An option for better visibility is using the standard is a Convex Mirror double sided taped to the bottom exterior corner. It will improve your lack of lower vision

[@shirolee]

You Aussie are so lucky you can buy these rigs. We don't have anything like this in the US from Toyota.

[@TheJeepovich]

Ronny, when are we going to see your epic trips again? I miss those videos!

[@o01Maximus10o]

Here here. Im guessing something to do with the TV deal. You only have to look at the video views over time to see many concur.

[@reconadventures9257]

You must have missed few videos in the past few weeks then

[@TheJeepovich]

I have been following Ronny's KZbin as far as before his father was part of the channel with his JK Jeep. The good old days of epic adventurers that I can relate to. The origins of finding camp in the dark. Before when grown man wore skinny pants.

[@craigquann]

Hey I only had a 200w/400w max power inverter in my RV. It really only needs to charge a couple phones and maybe run a TV/DVD occasionally. Different camping styles obviously, but yea unless you really need that big inverter, 400-500w is way more than most will need.

[@jamiecartledge6891]

The best 79 I've driven was a wagon cut off the rear to make a 4 door ute, it was a hirail at work, would be a good bye at a auction

[@Alsinsin]

Flat glass side mirrors are downright dangerous especially when you have massive blind spots like on your rig. A pair of side view mirrors I really like is the one on the Mercedes CLK W208. Despite being small, they give a very wide spot due to the outer side being curved. The picture is distorted but you know something is coming behind you regardless of where it is.

[@sweatmanjim]

20 l / 100Km! wow! I am glad you got the room to add that extra fuel tank!

[@gregnewell8141]

Honest review

[@nicklaswennergren9984]

🇸🇪 hello from sweden. Nice rig

[@samsqueo9929]

If you haven’t switched em already I’ve got a 1995 75 series troop and switched the postage stamps for 2021 GLX 76 mirrors, double the size, stay in place and bolt straight in.

[@TroopyLife]

Just get some 78/76 GXL mirrors, they are night and day different and no drilling holes.

[@themaker959]

To fix the small mirror issues, I used the JDM fender mirrors. Worked like a charm.

[@harrywalker968]

to fix the small mirror issue,, i bought a real truck.. not a toy....1979 f100 4x4, petrol or diesel, granny first, sht loads ground clearence, std, comfortable, quiet, cheap to fix, if ever, no bs computer, sensors, assist bs..2600mm tray, canopy, all gear in back & sleep in back, no bs trailer..mate will only buy 80 series, why, because they dont have bs computer, sensors crap.. &, the diffs are the same width, unlike 70 series..

[@jeremyguerin4204]

Great video mate. Do you find the side table gets dusty/muddy on the inside?

[@colinclarke3338]

What sensor do you use for water tank volumes? Great vid, love the info.

[@momentum4th104]

I’m sure ORL-allspark first time your power needs would not be an issue. Their service and support is excellent

[@benjaminnissen7977]

Thanks for your honesty. Mate, I’m happy to see the Troopy love affair continues! Does the silicone hose taste different and is it food grade? Good trouble shooting. Keep it up!👍

[@Kiwi_Dave]

So I've lived worked in Aus for number of years off and on. Traveled all around Aus but I still don't get this adventure off road touring when one part of Aus outback/bush looks the same as everywhere else.

[@densamme1752]

Have a pal who mounted 180° "ba😂cking" cameras on his roof rack and points his mirrors on the tires. Seems to work great for him.

[@philg2468]

MSA mirrors are awesome, particularly for towing a caravan, but your horizontal troopy mirrors are known to be aweful and the vertical later model GXL mirrors are way better. I personally would simply upgrade to GXL mirrors if not towing.

[@outbackAus260]

Kickass Products has just released their larger size 12v oven which is a lot larger than the standard size travel ovens on the market at the moment

[@daniellaventurier974]

Having a longranger 42 liter watertank in my 76 installed, I regret it now as well. The pump is a pain in the a... I can't rely on it in the desert. No access to the water if it fails again. Also I'm waiting now for a new tank as it isn't tight anymore. I hope for the best

[@michaelhermans4753]

Get a 60l bladder and a gravity hose, no wires, batteries or moving parts Simple things have a habit of working 😊

[@daniellaventurier974]

@@michaelhermans4753 I got two 35L bladders as well. Gravity fed is the only choice I can rely on

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

When you upgrade your ‘track’ correction will you get the replacement diff one?

[@mjwise]

Roni, What is the brand of the drop down table with sink? I missed it and cant find anything like cafe ragnarok which is what I thought you said. Great idea.

[@Draracle]

It's a Mission 4x4 - Side Cleanup Table.

[@JaxTellerRC]

The clear hose is food rated. Not sure if the silicone hose is.

[@russellkellermann9846]

Troopy wheelbase is almost identical to a Patrol GU Ute, which partially explains why the troopy felt more capable than the 79.

[@harrywalker968]

wheel base needs to be 2900mm.. my bronco, sas front diff, is about same as gu, but, more stable, being wider..35,s. 8'' lift. all done at home with ford parts..no arb, tjm, superior bs, sht on my vehicles.. my 4.2tdi ford, has 700nm.. hows your gu.??.. no computer, all mechanical..no glow plugs, 3'' system std.

[@russellkellermann9846]

@@harrywalker968 GU wheelbase 2970 Troopy wheelbase 2980

[@supersaabclaire]

Please carry on the Norse theme with your next vehicle.....what's next, Valhalla? 😉

[@escapemyfate02]

I understand a track correction is the best fix for the axel difference. By why is a different wheel offset considered a “no-no”? It’s not the ideal fix but it works right? And much cheaper

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

How many Amp hrs is the battery in the Troopy, and how many Amp hrs in the 79?

[@jasethejewman]

Nice vid mate cani ask where do you get that hose from going through the same thing at the moment

[@michaelhermans4753]

Compressor air hose doesn’t kink and has a thicker wall Hookah air hose is even better

[@2mpoida]

I think intermittent is the word you were after

[@jorgepineda7200]

Hi Ronny, your awesome man. I’ve noticed a lot of your advise is about 4x4. Maybe I just haven’t found a vid about. Like an Fx2 type of truck. Are you able to talk about if they too are capable for off road/sand? Thank you for your content.

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

What is an Fx2 type of truck? Not something I've heard of in Australia 🦘.

[@jorgepineda7200]

@@ryantilley-general.shenanigans it’s from ford, they have an Fx2 package. Gives you off road suspension and tires, it’s 2 wheel drive with a rear locker.

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

@@jorgepineda7200ah cool, thanks for the reply. Those are known in Australia as a 'Hi-rider'. We have FX4 as a upper spec Ford Ranger and I never understood the reason for the name but it makes sense now.

[@benmeredith9639]

76 mirrors have a concave and will bolt into the same factory spot. Unless you want electric mirrors

[@robertdionne6073]

Sir is this already the finished project 4x4 troopy that you are building from your previous videos? Sorry I haven't watched your other videos 😅

[@offroadingfoz]

Was the silicone hose used “food safe” rated?

[@theacreelife]

What suspension are you running on it?

[@TDubya811]

Only Silicon hose I could find had a design pressure lower than the pump discharge pressure. What silicon hose you recommend?

[@aussie_camp_dad8779]

Had the same issue on my old camper trailer the silicone hose would expand like a balloon before the pressure switch would cut in

[@TDubya811]

I think if there was a reinforced silicon tube on the market which was very flexible, would not collapse round tight bends or example massively on pump shut-off pressure could be optimal product. But have not found anything like that yet. Prob hard to get a tight bend without kinking the line.

[@gilianlee9723]

Are you working with Rhinohide on a Troopy version? You had it on the LC79 so I am guessing that you wouldn’t mind having it on the Troopy.

[@mifki]

In what driveway did you leave it for a couple of days on a two-week remote trip?

[@johnpulei7916]

Yes msa is a great choice

[@chrisfanchier2318]

I just noticed you have a REDARC Battery. Im curious on your thoughts with it? Do you feel it was worth getting that Battery or does it depend on what the needs are?

[@4x4isfun24]

I think it depends on what the frees are 😜

[@moparman1506]

Who did your tune?

[@derJackistweg]

What IS the wheelbase?

[@burbs-to-bush-redbakadventures]

It would be great to see how you work out your fuel usage per 100, to give us an idea how to work out ours, we all have an idea how to work it out but your input into this would be awesome,

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Great suggestion! I left my receipts 🧾 in Sydney with the troopy but will be back with it in the near future

[@jasonchahda596]

Wheres the kitchen sink and dry rack from?

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

Mission 4 x 4

[@wesleywaterford6757]

Do you think these are too top heavy for 4wding mate ? Genuine question

[@coreystravels4963]

Why not look at a power window upgrade and get the newer troopy version side windows? They’re taller than the older ones. I don’t have any dramas with mine.

[@naceks]

Now i only need to win a lottery

[@VineV-Dutch]

If the 79 bucks to much... Change the suspension and shocks! Or: when adjustable: dial them in better to your needs/comfort. Problem solved.

[@4x4isfun24]

Intermittent is the word! Have you thought about an electric window swap?

[@jordan25031986]

I'd hate to be that person, but... did you consider the legal ramifications of installing the long range tank without a compliance plate? I'm sure like most of 4x4 enthusiasts (myself included) many of modifications that are done we don't think about, or are unaware of the legality of them.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

I’m sure Ronny will have it certified

[@bryanbrowning5746]

Must be an Aussie thing? The certification, I mean.

[@grantkerr2971]

He’s already got it mod plated for the passenger seating changes. I’m pretty sure mod plates are not required for long range fuel tanks installations (in Australia)

[@superwag634]

Intermediate => intermittent 👍

[@Phil535]

Pump 'intermediate' or 'intermittent'?

[@lastknownlocation8760]

I think he said intermediate because the pump is between the tank and the outlet, so it’s between two things. 😂

[@AlphGen]

Why only 2 of our 3 flags

[@user-qp7qs4uq7s]

Did you say insulation issue?

[@beejoutbush3322]

Mate I'd be careful the grease nipples don't foul on the rear tank as your leafs straighten out while flexing. The nipple behind you head at 12:03 looks awfully close to the side of the tank.

[@gondwanatravels8834]

I recon you were tired having to wind down those nasty windows😂😂

[@PencilProper]

You cannot compensate for too little solar panels by a bigger battery.

[@philg2468]

Troopy handles better than the 79 because of weight distribution, rather than wheelbase. 79 has too much weight behind the rear axle.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I agree with you been thinking about that the entire way across the country 😂

[@michaelhermans4753]

I always thought you were being ambitious with a 100watt solar panel with 2 fridges and charging all that camera gear Get a 180watt panel minimum and enough battery to get through a few days of cloud cover

[@kumbackquatsta]

the word you want is intermittent

[@-joe-davidson]

Abandon the amber forward lights? I recall discussing the subject of amber lights a few years ago.

[@neth77]

Don't get a travelbuddy/oven it's the one thing that just wastes space in my 4x4 and i never use.

[@xidengmao429]

It can’t be @ “Long Ranger “. They don’t make 90L tanks.

[@ianweal3081]

Hi. The reason they utilise that hose you removed is because it is recognised "food grade" hose. So I did the research, glad to report silicon is also food grade, so I'll opt to it for future works. Thanks. Research result. "Because silicone hoses are inert, form an effective barrier, are resistant to temperature fluctuations, and can safely come into direct contact with foods and drinks without contaminating them, they are a great choice for maintaining high levels of consumer safety." Honestly, not a big fan of the 70 series after owning a 76. Useless off-road, dangerous whilst towing. There's my biggest regret, purchasing one. Whilst I owned it I considered lots of things to rectify the misgivings, every suspension provider promised they had the answer, TJM fitout was not the answer. Considered track correction with rear coils but not willing to gamble on result so eventually said no & opted out. Now I always knew it was a wheel base thing, so considered a 78 but then overheard a chap describe his to an enthusiast "it's like driving an old boat up the river, you're constantly correcting it" and thats exactly as the 76 was, I've never heard it descibed so well. So new vehicle (at the time -Jan 2017) was a GU as has good wheel base, correct track & coils all-round, it's an awesome wagon. "Federal" (oz wide) Pedders GVM upgrade prior to initial registration, giving me required payload, just luv it. ECU tuned, tows van as well it chipped 76 ever did now, except it tells the van where we are going, not the van dictating what route is best as in 76 case, haha 😂. Dont be offended, horses for coarses, isn't that the saying?

[@stevenloynds3691]

Nothing about the video i just wanna say you must have an amazing wife that she let's you do what you love that would surly cut into time she would rather spend time with ya unless your a pain in the ass 😂 and she likes the breathing space. Just saying congratulations living your dream and smashing it.

[@jonathanmcdonald1101]

The word you are looking for is Intermittent not intermediate 👍

[@rayweh-bfa4966]

Are you so under ppaid could not afford to get the rest cut😢

[@wadebarndon3906]

Your water pump was intermittent not intermediate