TRUTH OF LIVING IN A CAR SOLO | Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series

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It's not always silly happy. A messy campsite can ruin your mood significantly after some long days on the road.
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[@nofishproductions4379]

Thank you for keeping it real. Most people only show the best parts of the story, it's a great reminder to see it's not all sunshine and bunnies. :-) Looking forward to the next segment.

[@andrewhancock2451]

Rainbows. I think she said rainbows. There weren't any bunnies either, but there rarely are. :)

[@RedVMember]

You are an amazing woman Monique, your parents would be so proud of you, and thank you for taking the time to clean up after others.

[@jammy93981]

I truly love your videos. I admire your will and your courage to go out there on your own!!

[@garyaaron8425]

Thank you once again! And thanks for making the point to pick up after oneself! I'm seeing that folks in the states who live in their vehicles or visiting cool sites are almost always cleaning up before they set up their own camp. Thank you once again...beautiful scenery!

[@rickaskew3583]

Inspirational. You’ve inspired me to travel the backroads of BC once my ordered truck arrives. Thinking of even filming all of it. A trials and tribulations of a beginner over landing! Lol

[@hi.bradder7929]

With all the added weight with your build, try looking into re-gearing your differentials into a better ratio. Keep in mind the weight of your rig and also your tire size. Though this process will not so much help with your speed, it will really come through with your gas mileage and prevent engine strain. Love the channel!!!

[@mitchelljarvis2944]

Something about being alone, far from everyone, Such a feeling you can't describe, but gotta embrace the suck that comes with it too! Awesome vlog Monique!! Inspiring !

[@Susieandchris]

Love your honesty and your air fryer! Love your videos my family looks forward to seeing them .

[@OffGridAdventure]

The weather can change the vibe of any trip. Thanks for sharing this experience. I recently ran into crazy rain camping with the family, and we played a few board games. We stayed dry and made the best of it.

[@drSamovar]

good job!......been on the road almost 7yrs......she's such a great teacher.....nothing quite like it.....

[@harytse4562]

You're amazing and you have great videos. I use to do what you are doing back in the early 90's (I live in Vancouver). It was just called "going off road" back then, no such term as "Overlanding". I then fell into the corporate life, family life, kids, minivan, soccer etc. I've been wanting to get out for years. For now I'm living vicariously through you and your videos. Keep up the great work, and keep up on your travels.

[@kosanmr2]

new subscriber. I enjoyed your short film about how and why you started. The level of detail in the style of your content doesn't go un-noticed. I look forward to seeing more and best of luck on your channel!

[@thedefinitive6296]

Really appreciate you showing the not-so-fun parts of overlanding/vanlife. Loving your content already though. Great stuff!

[@mymomsoldlandcruiser7220]

I just started living in my 1997 Land Cruiser and I love it!

[@redbone7040]

Have 06 for 8 years like New 200 thousand miles ,an excellent vehicle 👌👌👌

[@cidpusa700]

Amazing beautiful scenic video and all the instructions with the real reality!

[@CanadianCampPurr]

Always a city boy, not in 2 years i will be travelling across canada in my f150 topper. Videos like this makes it so true to life. Great video!!!

[@achekspir]

All your videos have a very special Aura that I haven't seen anywhere else. Not sure if is the narrative, the photography, or all together. I loved your videos and stories so much!

[@shawngosling5405]

My new favorite nomad, I am in love lol amazing content, thanks Chrome!

[@ImMIRADOR]

Underrated channel to be honest. Content is really good, filmed really well and the voice overs compliment the video so nicely. And it's not just this one, it's very consistent. Well done!

[@OverlandLady]

Thank you Alex!

[@tuomashaanpaa8209]

I agree!

[@BCGhostTownsandTravels]

Well done 👍 the area you are in is always full of beautiful sights.

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great video Monique

[@AW-Services]

WOW.. what an honest transparent video. No glam glitz or BS. What a well equipped and stunning lady Subscribed 👌

[@beavernut2079]

Just found your channel and definitely enjoying it. Hope you have safe adventures and I look forward to watching more of you.

[@NKPGarage]

You've got a great rig for overland.very well done video!

[@hjhammie]

So Inspiring mate! Well done 👍

[@1madvetjk489]

Keep up the good work, for sure your a very brave woman. Thank you

[@TheHiexplosive]

Sounds like time for a re-gear. Love the content.

[@tuomashaanpaa8209]

Amazing person, Amazing scenery, Amazing channel. One of the best overland channels. Period.

[@Campingdownunder]

Great video 👍 it's nice to see someone else doing honest videos

[@bigoz1734]

What you were talking about at the start, happens with my 100 when it's fully loaded. The auto and the cruise control does struggle to find a comfortable rev range. I'd reccomend some weight reduction. Switch to alloy rims instead of steelies, saves 50-60kg depends on what rim size

[@timetraveller3774]

What part of Aus. are you in Im in Melb. with a 60 series

[@hannescamitz8575]

I haven't gotten to overlanding yet, but done some hiking. And I described hiking for a friend, hiking is a pain in the crack of which you'll be laughing at afterwards. 😁

[@coolpat71]

there will always be good and bad days. best thing is to find something to celebrate. as you said, the temp was great and the sun was out :)

[@feelthafunk4548]

Hi new subscriber here enjoyed your video love how you keep it real enjoy your travels and keep smiling.. watching you from Australia 👍🇦🇺👍

[@PaulMcCabe]

I love your videos & I love to listen to you talking 😊

[@jman211111]

Haha our cruisers are slow on the road, just got to get used to cruising with the semi trucks. But most will never see the same views or know the same addictive peace and quiet.

[@mehsha20]

your channel should have 1000000000 subscribers. great content, great videos. and you are one of the kind.

[@philgotzryce]

Just as they say with fishing. “A bad day at camp sure beats a good day at work.”

[@markluke8447]

You are blessed to be on such an adventure, Mother Nature is truly magnificent to behold. Thank you for taking us along.

[@carboncaveman1748]

Looks like around Kamloops or the Cariboo thanks again for sharing your journey Monique 👍

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

First time viewer here, great video, just subbed.

[@THEFOODDEE]

awesome video !!

[@TheEinart]

So chill🤩🧘‍♂️💫 Nice filming.

[@nikolayhristov3873]

Well done girl, you have my respect

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

About the valve stem cap for your tires. We use short valve stem extensions on big trucks here in the US. You don't need to take them off to put air in or let it out and still keeps dirt and mud out of your valve seals

[@adamw4469]

Getting passed by every non-Toyota on the road is just part of that #toyotalyfe. Been there! :D Love your videos, just found them today!

[@SUVTouring]

Great clip !

[@cabinfeverish]

Hello, I enjoy your videos and spirit of adventure! I am a long time Land Cruiser owner, having many since 1978. My current rig is a 100 series. I use only premium grade fuel, and when available, ethanol-free fuel! I upgraded the suspension to Old Man Emu with a 2" lift. Tires are Yokohama Geolander A/T 285/75R16 (10 ply). I am not sure of your lack of power issue in the mountains. The only time I lost power was when I lost two coil packs and she was only running on 6 cyl. Good luck!

[@LoneStarSwirl]

Just became a subscriber. Great videos! My wife and I just started and overlanding/travel KZbin channel and love it. Thank you!

[@danmiddleton14]

Awesome Video

[@solooverland3666]

Nice!!! 🙌🏼💪🏼 Fun stuff… Solo is best

[@swagapinooo]

first time watching your channel. you’re amazing :)

[@localboyn2deep146]

Thanks for sharing 👍😊 I too will be traveling solo one day 😀😊

[@FKA_Skull]

Quick guy line tip, attach a capable carabiner to the end so you can quickly attach it and skip tying knots. If the receiving end is somehow too small to clip a carabiner, attach a key ring, then clip the carabiner to it!

[@OverlandLady]

Some of the guy ropes come with a hook on one end, some just lose rope.. doesn’t bother me much to tie a knot.

[@mariog5062]

Your rig is an import obviously being a right hand drive,. 👍 I am very impressed with you going solo. I am taking a plunge into this lifestyle in a few months; have to get alway from the city and business life. My only experience was boon docking in a Class B RV last summer. While I enjoyed it, the rig had no off-road capabilities. I’ve decided to go with 4Runner TRD Pro. Can’t wait for my truck’s delivery so I can start my build. Your video was very refreshing; you are one of the very few channels that are keeping it real about the outdoor lifestyle- I will follow you to learn from your experiences. ✌️🇨🇦

[@mariog5062]

Was (trying to catch up 😁) watching your previous videos, your Australian adventures brought back fond memories when I live there many many years ago as an intern. Those magnificent cliffs I saw when my supervisor took me in his Cessna shuttling between Sydney and Brisbane. Like you, Australia will always have a special place in my heart. 😌 ✌️🇨🇦

[@MrSmith-cz2qp]

Altitute = air intake cfm and gear ratio. Can be tricky but there are a lot of info out there on the subject. Remember gear it so you can off road good but still drive on the highway.

[@NeilsEMTBWorld]

Hey there! Enjoying the videos 🎬

[@xvsj5833]

Very Creative and honest 💜✌️

[@LeonardDulza]

So brave! and pretty, good stuff love it

[@raytete4969]

I really like your videos 🔥💯

[@rosleemahmud5719]

I like your style. Keep it up. Keep strong. I came from Malaysia. And I starting watch all your video. Nice experience 😍😍😍👍👍👍💪💪💪.

[@reddirtndiesel1]

Great video content, would be good if you could start with where you were or what country, sometimes looks like Australia, sometimes Canada ! Anyhoos awesome

[@rikutaskinen5432]

Hi there , i live 6 months in cqr...and i ❤ it. Greeeting from finland

[@myloalex]

Hello warrior, you are a inspiration for other girls to start overlanding. Nice to see you doing your job :) take care

[@charlesrose5758]

Thank you (again)! You continue to amaze and inspire me!! Sooooooo much to say, but perhaps for another day... Two tips for you: #1. Attach a small drawstring pouch to your ignition key; place your valve stem caps in the pouch whenever you take them off. The pouch will remind you to check for caps when you go to start your rig. #2. Not sure if you've already changed your gearing yet (I may have missed that episode)? If you haven't, you may want to look into it. A lot of people consider re-gearing when going to a larger diameter tier; however, re-gearing will also help with highway speeds even if you keep your current size. Changing the gear ratio (re-gearing) will help your transition to compensate for any extra weight (gas/gear/guests/etc.), while keeping your RPM and gas mileage where it normally is. Liquid is HEAVY,, and a full sub tank can really bog your engine down. Add gear to the roof, a hill and a strong headwind and your transition will struggle/surge when trying to maintain highway speeds. Gearing will help address this.

[@OverlandLady]

Great idea on the pouch. But when airing up i need the vehicle to stay on to power the compressor so bit of a hassle to go back to the driver side each tire... ya regear will help. I don’t have it yet but will be considering

[@chinatownabc]

@@OverlandLady did you end up remembering to grab the valve stem caps from the tire?

[@OverlandLady]

@@chinatownabc haha yes this time got it

[@chinatownabc]

@@OverlandLady awesome definitely keep up the awesome videos, such an amazing change from Hitomi to Overland who would have knew 👍

[@timpeterson3605]

Thanks for sharing.

[@CallunaTrip]

great content, new friends here, cheers from Poland

[@awdgsx415]

That mosquito was huge! I know what you mean about other travelers leaving their garbage behind. Our recent trip to BLM land we spent 1hr picking up garbage from our site 🤦‍♂️. It is truly disheartening to see people leave trash behind. Great videos keep them coming btw 👍

[@PWlangford1]

Thanks for helping keep things green and clean on your trips 🇨🇦

[@gustavobro2484]

You go girl, yew!!!! ❤️🙂

[@TechWanderr]

Nice narration, nice voice over, nice drone shots, its amazing to watch vlogs like this 👌😍😍👍👍❤️

[@robbynatividad6857]

Awesome 10! !!!

[@efrenocular82]

watching from cebu phillipines keep safe always thanks for sharing this video

[@14bqdonk]

beauty and adventurous

[@terristenacious2279]

I love your canvas

[@superironcarlos]

hi! #overlandlady This problem of not reaching a certain speed soon or reaching 120 kph is solved by installing a turbocharger, your toyota admits that possibility, a 300hp one is enough so that you have enough power, without excesses and you can get enough energy to walk at good speed and which will also improve off road performance!

[@shanikhan8049]

Love to see u every tym

[@ron343]

Great job

[@paulgreczi4988]

I have been following you and others I have built a rig and purchased a tear drop trailer live in Ontario and I am planning to go to BC next May then head up to the Arctic ocean hopefully have some fellow outlander join on the trip and share the adventure like yourself and others 😀

[@OverlandLady]

Not sure if province borders are open yet?

[@shorts.....g.hisglotheprot9489]

Hi Monique, Love those Views so perfect Hillsides Mountain Water Amazing.Take care be safe God Bless us all Gloria 62 year's Young Traveling Nomad In Waiting.Happy Trail's.....

[@amandoariola6014]

very realistic.. very nice vlog...

[@guylongley1573]

Or maybe you feeling like a grandmother on the road. Nice camp spot. Always leave it better than you found it. 😁

[@PinstripeJim]

This life isn't for everyone. Isolation can have positive and negative affect to people. But, I have travelled a lot of the world, often to some remote locations, and the most memorable is sitting alone with only the sound of the wind overlooking a frozen ocean where there are no animals and no sounds of human life. This was a great video and almost suspenseful to find out what happens in the end. It was like petting a dog, I think my heart rate and blood pressure dropped.

[@aamansoor1832]

Excellent vehicle equipment

[@igorBC]

Great video (again!) traveling this summer to BC (if permitted) may I ask which region this is?

[@thatradkid]

interesting! i did not expect this

[@lynnebunning7273]

Drone shots are terrific. Have you ever had anyone harrass you & how do you keep yourself safe. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍😊🌸💖🌸💖🌸

[@LK-pc4sq]

Moniqe, CBC Weather Scientist "cant recall her name" said that the real danger in a fire is wind. Wind carrier fire brands down wind and starts spot fires. She said STAY out of the forest if its in the middle of a severe drought. Also, winds over 30km/h, Tempatures over 30C and Humidity under 30%. These are what causes mega fires in Canada and the United States. I would consider bring a portable fire shelter should you be caught in a forest fire.

[@vanture8093]

gotta give it to you girl, you more into this than some of my guy friends. that's dope. come down to washington and explore with us sometimes?! when the border opens back up of course. stay up, exploring is the best. makes all the down sides worth it when you find new spots!

[@OverlandLady]

For sure when border opens!

[@vanture8093]

@@OverlandLady yes ma'am! Keep in touch, I messaged you on Instagram! You probably get a bunch of messages. I'm mr.eastline

[@stevemcg5606]

If you ask me ,it doesn't matter how good the scenery is if your lonely you can still feel a bit down ,find yourself someone nice to share your life with you sweet thing

[@joshuacornelius25]

Tie a small ear plugs pouch to your compressor/inflator and put your stem cap in it.... If you forget to put it back on, you'll still have it with your compressor

[@JustMuah57]

wow just found you very inspiring.. just bought a bus converting her now

[@JGF13667]

New sub...amazing lady!

[@crystalsmith1153]

Too back end heavy on some inclines. When we were moving to Vancouver we had our 3/4 dodge grand caravan we rented trying to get up a steep part on the Coquihalla and had trouble getting to 60 km then once we were at the top and going down the weight was pushing us and we were going 130 km right towards the rocky wall of a mountain

[@TravelswithRosie]

You can use the RTH trick for self shooting flyovers now :) saves the whole paranoid halfway thought a take look down and the screen :)

[@hectorcervantes5260]

where did you buy that orange sleeping pad looks nice, you showed in a diferent video I need one,thanks in advance

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

what a wonderful route..........i feel your travel....salam dari Indonesia

[@johnnygomz2819]

Very impressed you good be careful saludos

[@sw640]

Happiness is only real when shared

[@stacksmasher]

Come to Colorado! We have awesome trails!

[@ali7369]

Very beautiful & Informative content.. #overlandlady

[@goldenworldoffical9873]

Nice video