As a quasi expert on Toyota 4x4s. Change your oil in the transfer case, differential, transmission, your antifreeze, and a full synthetic engine oil. Also, change your thermostat. The big reason why you want to change your antifreeze is that Toyota is antifreeze after 5 years will turn acidic. That means it will slowly dissolve your hoses and your radiator.

Well, Eva, I doubt you'll read this but if you are able to reach the age I am at 79, I hope you can say as I tell my friends, "I have accomplished all the things I wanted to do in my life up to now." I am plan on doing kind of like you. I have a mechanic working on a 15-year old Subaru Forester. When it is road worthy, after looking at plans for a sleeping place on youtube, I will buy the 1x4's and build a semi-permanent place to sleep with room underneath. I will then order from Amazon a flexible car-top carrier to pack a camp chair and extra clothing. My base is my current home/metal pole building. I, too, will camp one to 4 days at a time since I am a widower and don't need to hurry home. I find that I don't mind being alone either. When you are busy doing what you like to do, time goes by with no loneliness. I live in the foothills of the mountains that separate Idaho from Montana. You once stayed in Kamiah and I am 15 miles from there. Kamiah is on the river and I am at a higher elevation with more winter snow. You have your dog to keep you busy while camping and I play music on my mandolin, my ukulele, and my banjo ukulele. At the rate you are going you should be able someday when you are old, to say that you have done all you wanted to do. It is a satisfying feeling. I haven't traveled like you have, but I have seen a lot of the American West plus some of the fjords of Alaska and the Al-Can highway. I have really enjoyed your many videos. Thanks.

That's a good truck! I've owned many Toyotas over my 70 years. They are the best. My best truck... 1977 Toyota Pickup bought new for $4100 + tax. 300,000 miles when I sold it, and it's still going.

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since I watched you build out Odyssey at your Grandparents’ house in Poland.

That dog is a saint, melts my heart.

you know how to pick cool cars.. you need a sticker on the back that I used to have on my VW "honk if anything falls off"

Sweetheart....that shirt you are wearing. Little Belt Cattle Company. How bittersweet is that.....the first person I ever really watched live full-time on the road, wearing a shirt from the town 30 miles down the road from where I live(Lewistown)...and me starting my own van-life journey. Way to represent the beautiful state of Montana Eva! You truly are a gem

Congrats Eva and best of luck with it, I was a truck mechanic for the city of New York for 30yrs. and now I work for myself but the best advice I can give you is if one did not come with your vehicle go out and purchase an owners manual for your new ride find the maintenance schedule in it and follow it. If you don’t have a somewhat what compete maintenance history you might have to do some catching up which means you might have to service or replace something’s regardless. Second my advice is take it to a Toyota dealership they know their machines the best and they use Toyota parts and third there’s a lot of wrong advice out there from people who don’t know they don’t know so ignore it and follow your owner's manual, here’s a news flash those schedules are actual written by real engineers. And one more thing that flat panel that fell off the bottom of your car it’s there to keep our road noise and keep road dirt away from the components under your car so have it reinstalled.

Hi Eva, I am from Pakistan and I have been following your journeys for a long time now ☺. I am really inspired by how you have been evolving as an individual all these years, how you are not afraid to admit if something doesn't pan out the way you planned, and how you whole heartedly embrace new directions in life. Keep rocking and bon voyage!

A lot of complicated electronic systems in the newer cars, which I personally don't like, to many computers and cameras, surveillance systems which don't actually make the cars nowadays better. If you maintain this Toyota and get it serviced, at those specified intervals, it will last forever, like your Defender. Modern cars won't even be on the road after 21 years, because of planned obsolescence. Nice choice, enjoy and may it take you and your loved ones wherever you need to go! I'm not from Poland, but I researched a bit, it's a very nice area. 😊Congratulations on getting a home!

I had to chuckle seeing Vilk in drivers seat of Odyssey. Like he was saying "Mine now!" 😅. I knew you couldn't stay away from the mountains and the wild places. I can't wait to see you new views! Thank you for taking us along for the ride 😁

Fajnie usłyszeć szczere słowa na temat podróżowania full time. Mało kto potrafi to publicznie przyznać. A media takie kolorowe... :) Graty.

Change all the fluids: engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid (everyone forgets this one, but trust me on this), power steering fluid, front and rear differential gear oil, transfer case gear oil, and transmission fluid. Also, change the engine air filter and cabin air filter, if needed. All of these jobs are DYI capable after watching a few KZfaq videos. I'm sure you have a handy Dad or Uncle who will help. It might make a good couple of videos.

I not only like the "vintage look", but I like the simplicity of older vehicles. I drive a 21 yr old Toyota and I would not even consider trading it for a newer model. Good luck in your next chapter of adventures with your new home. Last summer I met a gentleman in Montana with a 1989 Cruiser with 500,000 miles!

From the moment you set foot on Socotra, I eagerly joined your journey and exploration, relishing every experience along the way. Never once did I miss an opportunity to immerse myself in the wonders of your travels. With each step, I absorbed valuable lessons and insights, enriching my understanding of the world around you. Now, as you embark on this new adventure, I find myself filled with virtual elation at the prospect of your latest acquisition, a brand-new car, symbolizing the continued expansion of your horizons and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. Congrats Eva 🎊

So cool seeing Little Belt Cattle Co. making its way around the world. Love those folks, great beef!

They don’t make the new cars anymore like the older ones. I have a 19 yr old Toyota sienna for over 4 yrs now and I couldn’t love her (Amelia) more! Everytime I drive her Im even more thankful!!! She’s getting new shoes (tires) tomorrow! Who gets excited about that?? I DO!!

If you go back out, spend at least 3 days in each place! It's much less stressful.

Just a small piece of advice: Don’t build too big because if your new home base is as rural as I think it is you are going to need plenty of room to haul supplies on you infrequent (maybe once every month or two) trips into town. I’m excited for you! Take care.

Awesome video as always Eva and Vilk. Can’t wait to see all the new adventures y’all are going to have but it’s kind of sad not to see Odyssey on the channel even though she just in storage.

2003 is vintage??!! I feel old

I drive a 27 year old Saab convertible that I picked up at the factory in Trollhattan brand new. I absolutely love it and wouldn’t drive anything else. It also has over 200,00 miles and manual transmission. 👏 ❤

Eva….YOU are AMAZING!! I am 72 years old….not “too many” regrets, BUT….I SO wish I had been more “adventurous”…..YOU GO GIRL!!! Looking forward to whatever life holds for you!!!….MANY Kudos, sweet “granddaughter”….I TRULY love you & Vilk!!….YOU MAKE MY WEEK!…HELL, You are making my LIFE, these days!!!❤️🙌🏻💪🏻👍🏻😉😍😆💕

Fun Car Eva and Vilk! You are always so adventurous! I hope this car is strong for you! Fun times and good luck finding your base camp! We are looking forward to more! 💖🐾 💚

You are a amazing person. You got this . Hope you continue to enjoy your new journey. I watched you travel the USA .hello from Texas

Goodbye 👋🏼 our old Odyssey friend. So many KZfaq memories. 😊. Hello Air Con Toyca 😂, welcome 🙏.

YES!!! Love your new car. I have a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser with 240,000 miles. Never caused me any grief...at all.

Always a pleasure to watch and have been following all your travels for many years!...May they continue with the joys that you bring into our lives! Love and hugs from Thailand!💖💖

A pot of land in the Tatras, in the Western Carpathians, what a dream.❤❤❤ You've already presented the region in another video, actually twice. The car is made for the region. Congratulations 🎉

I have a one-berth microcamper I've built in my little Fiat 500L - a lot smaller than your new car, but I don't take a dog with me; I found the bed platform and storage quite easy to build. I used a pre-made keyboard shelf to make a little pull out for my camp cooker to go on in the boot. I'm least happy with the window covers, which are black cloth glued onto an insulating roll and push into place, but they're awkward and don't always stay in place perfectly. I want to re-do the window covers, but I'm still not sure how the new form will look. I've found It's worth getting wind deflectors for the windows so I can leave them open slightly for ventilation without them appearing open or risking getting rain inside. I only have the bed take up the larger side of the split rear seats, so I have more storage on the other side and can still use that one back seat if I need to (often I used it as my 'lounge' before bed or when the weather's bad). I really look forward to seeing how your build works out.

It's really easy to take seats out of car...I wish I had done mine sooner...that would have so much room to make a camping build if you took out back and passenger seats.

If you ever come back to the States you need to visit Chaco Canyon in NM. It's UNESCO World Heritage site and has a challenging bit of road that passes through Navajo (D'Neh) tribal land to get to. Good camping spots on site.

Please whatever upgrades you decide on, dont do suspensions lifts and huge tyres. The LC is an absolute gem as is, yes, get good all terrain tyres. Ensure control arms and rubber bushes along with sway bars are sturdy. Own a 1998 LC 100, 4.5l V8 diesel with 480,000km full services, never opened the engine, likely it will outlive me.

Super nice new ride. Classic. And obviously Vilk-Approved.❤

Toyotas lasts FOREVER! I can tell this car was the top of the line when she was made. Take good care of it, and you can literally drive a million miles on it. ❤❤❤

And away we go! Life is so much fun! Live it to it's fullest😎

Great choices Eva. All the best. It's all good 👍👍 Jim, Harriet and Yuki

I have been watching you and Noraly of Itchy Boots for a long time. I live outside Atlantic City, New Jersey and I must say, where ever you two go, you’re always moving forward towards your future!

It’s so refreshing to see your videos ❤

GFBISA: At last, a proper 4x4! Great choice, which you won't regret. But, as a Toyota owner of Land Crisers since their 80 Series, I strongly suggest that you take it to a Toyota trained outlet, and get them to give you a detailed, total back-to front report, which includes the suspension, pwoer train, electrics etc. Change ALL the fuids and lubricants, but have them properly flushed to remove any sedament , residues etc. Keep a good record of the correct fluids and lubes for future reference. They CHANGE ALL the belts, hoses and the clamps that hold them in position, of the entire vehicle, even if they look OK! If you have some part which is either the left or right side of that system, that has broken or over-worn, always change BOTH, because it opposite side is not far off going! Change both 12 Volt batteries (In the engine compartment, if they are 3 years or older, regardless if they are functioning OK> By doing the preventative maintenance, you will never have battery-related problems! Check all bushes, CV joints etc, and if worn exchange them all for new ones.*Dangerous steering is not an option! Just do it. If any more body panels feel a bit dodgy/loose, get the agents to remove them and replace all the clips that hold them in position. Check your braking system, discs, pads etc, and if they are worn more than 40%, change them for new ones. Flush your radiator and test it at a radiator workshop. A re-core is far cheaper than overheating and blowing your engine! It all sounds expensive, but until you know what is wrong (It's old, and there will be lots of little niggles etc, and some bigger ones, that will go eventually , if left. ) rather err on the side of caution and remember preventative maintenance is far cheaper than a breakdown where you don't need it! Go to Front Runner, and talk to them before yoy decide what to do... They have pre-built solutions, which are cheaper, and quicker than trying to build them yourself. *You provide them with major advertising and marketing exposure, and this new vehicle will be just up their street. *I suggest that you put in as a standard fitment before any modifications, a twin 12 Volt auxilliary battery with it's onwn management system, as well as a built-in battery charger which can plug in, so you can use AC/DC power for your accessories etc. Ask Front Runner for a superlight, Roof-Top Tent suggestion. They can be easily removed, in your own garage at home, and left suspended until you need it again. The roof-top rails can bolt into the special accessory channels already ontop of the vehicle using 8 mm / M8 stainless bolts. We have camped in sub-Saharan Africa since 1982, and always happy to help with suggestions. Take care and be safe out there Tim

I have the same LC 100 series. It’s bullet proof and GCC spec..

For everyday journeys get a back seat extender for Vilk! We bought one for our German shepherd yogi. It made such a difference and he won’t slip down behind the front seats. It folds down very small too 😊

A couple I used to work with had a Land Cruiser of almost the same vintage (it was maybe 3 years older) -- and they always referred to it as "The Tank." I'm driving one of its little cousins (RAV4) that's taken a beating in 10 years on the road and is still 99% trustworthy (it'll be back at 100% once I get the A/C recharged... for the 1st time ever). Like so many others here have said, just keep up with the maintenance and All Will Be Good. :-) Congrats, and here's wishing you & Vilk many safe, happy miles!

Congratulations on the new ride !!!! Wishing you every success in your new endeavor !!! Have fun and stay safe !

2:26 - Doggo was definitely not ready to let go of that car 😂😂

Lots of people have done camper builds in a vehicle such as you have you can always watch them on KZfaq and get some ideas and then make your own

I'll keep watching to see how this goes. Have fun, congratulations on your newtoyou truck. Happy Trails

Congratulation on your new car. I'm sure you will have many happy memories with it. Excited to see where your path takes you on your new home base. Love from Canada

Glad you're not selling the Land rover, it's like a member of the family. Todays prices for new vehicles are ridiculous.

You have now bought , in my opinion , the best car in the world.

Great car Eva, you should come down to Australia one day to check out what can be done to the 100 series. As a Toyota technician, no really I am, make sure that the Automatic transmission is checked out as the auto is the only down side to a 100 series. Any information needed feel free to contact me

Congarats Eva!🎉🎉🎉 it’s a good thing to change and evolve🖤🖤🖤 I’m happy for you

That side-eye from Vilk behind the steeringwheel, when you asked he has already his driverslicense 😂😂😂 i almost rolled out of my wheelchair from laughter

I'm excited for you. A plot of land on the top of a mountain sounds like bliss. Your new car to you is adorable and the color green suits you. Vilk sitting in the front seat was too funny. I felt like he was saying okay where are we going next Mama? I'm ready. Settling down somewhere sounds awesome. I believe you are a taurus like I am and we love our security. All the best!

I loved your videos for a long time and I am excited for your new journey in life. Thank you for letting us come along! Also, I'm from soouthern Sweden, so not Polish, but I have an idea where that license plate belongs and if I am right, that is AWESOME. One of the boxes on my to-see bucket list.

Cool new 21yr old Toyota 4x4..I have a 2007 Tundra with 242K miles. You take care of them they last forever..almost. Will be watching what you are going to do with your build. Good luck.

You can get replacements to those fallen plastic trims from online easily, like from Ovoko or elsewhere. Really solid choice for a car! These can run forever.

Let the Build Series begin! 😊👍🏾 You could just remove the rear seats completely and gain more room for storage and large platform.

It’s a nice clean looking car… and I like the color too… as people have said here… I would change all the fluids… so you know that they are new… and do regular maintenance with them.. and that should be good for you to start your new adventure… also enjoy the “ bistles “…😜 As a music fan… I have always kept all my music collection… all my old vinyl… and 💿 cd’s too… it’s part of my library of music… and would never think of giving them away… so you can easily find cd’s they are not that hard to find… I would suggest if you don’t have one… getting a dual tape deck…( you can find one still… also) That way you can make tapes from cd’s… or from music you have downloaded…. and you have multiple options for music on the road! Good luck with your new wheels… and I’ll send a wish in a song… Neil Young’s “ Long May You Run “ … also congrats on your new home! 🌎🕊️ 🌜🌞🌛

I'm so excited to hear this news! I recently purchased a similar style of vehicle and have been thinking a lot along these lines. Can't wait to see your creative solution!

Omg Vilk sitting in the driver's seat at 1:17😂

Congratulation on your new yoda good choice

I love your channel and was with you on all your journeys Cant wait to see what your next venture is :)

Very reliable and solid car. Mine never let me down in any 4wd situation. If you want to upgrade 4wd capability ARB have the best suspension and bullbar kits as well a great roof racks. The spare is a real pain to access - i would install a swing mount on the rear. Don’t know if yours is petrol or diesel but both are heavy drinkers. Carry extra or install another tank if you are venturing remote. Last suggestion is to replace the fallen off plastic cover with an aluminum bash plate.

LC100 was my dad's dreamed car.

A propper reliability upgrade from a Land Rover for sure. :D

spouse and self bought an SUV with all wheel drive last year - it was a new car and it had some driver assistance electronics that we, as senior citizens, find useful - wishing you many safe journeys in your own vehicles - roy rogers and dale evans used to sing "happy trails to you" at the end of their tv show

😅 love the new car, you and Vilk will make it cozy and have many good experiences with it!!! Blessings to you Eva….

Congratulations!! Maybe take out the back seats all together?

2:00 Looks like he's ready to honk the horn & yell at you that it's time to go.

Cool!!!✌️❤️ Look forward to the build!!!

Great find! I’m definitely envious.

I would remove the back seats to provide more room.

Congratulations ❤️

I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and appreciate seeing the Utah sticker. So happy you visited our pretty state, look forward to your next chapter!

The 100 series Landcruiser was one of the best ever made! They just keep going! Love your adventures 👍

Awesome!! Look forward to you being part of this new chapter. I’m glad you are putting ur comfort and well-being first by taking a break from full time travel.

Finally got tired of repairing the least reliable camping vehicle.

Best choice 👍 Sister 😁

I have the same cruiser. You will absolutely love it - runs and runs and runs. We also have three big dogs, so as the dog gets older, you’ll have to deal with getting him in and out, but it can be handled easily. I replaced the suspension and have done all of the normal maintenance and, it just …. Runs. Enjoy.

Thank you for sharing everything with us 🙌🏻 And special greetings to you from Yemen 🇾🇪💙 Hope you visit Scotora again one day 🥳

This is so relatable (the need of a home base after long term travel). We feel the same way. But our blue landy stays ❤️

So exciting! Ive had a Toyota 80 series myself for a lot of years now and I use it for what youre planning to do with Toyka, so im really keen to see how yours turns out. For longer trips, I removed my back seat completely, and that gives a bit more length inside and improves access via the back doors too. Although its long enough to sleep in, I tend to just take a swag and sleep in that instead.

So happy to see this new chapter, Eva. I am a part time traveler but always keep a home base where I spend the majority of my time. When I travel I like to feel a slight regret when I come home. That makes me always enjoy the journey. I think you will enjoy your new adventure and look forward to your latest videos, always of great production value. Oh and I do most of my camping in an outfitted 4WD Sprinter van but also have a 2018 Toyota 4Runner which I love and have camped with many times. It'll do some things that the Sprinter cannot. Thank you for another great video, and as others have stated, keep up on the fluids on the Land Cruiser and it should run for a long time!

MP3 adapter for tape decks are easy to find.

You can put aircon on the Defender. Research the Defender's aircon for Odyssey's year, find a donor vehicle in a scrapyard, get the pieces (don't forget pulleys, belts, wiring looms, bolts & brackets) and install it. Then take it to an automotive air conditioning place and have them pressurise it. Not easy, but not all that hard - just remember to drill-out the plug in the bottom of the heater box so the condensate can drain out. And while you're at it, look for the nicest driver's bucket seat... 😉 For ideas on small campers, there are endless vid's on yootoob by Korean girls - Yoyo Camp is one, Rirang On Air (she's quite gung-ho, likes roughing it and occasionally sets herself on fire 😁 ), and several others who often camp in their cars, all of which are much smaller than Toyka. Good net-surfing!

Good Choice...as is the Montana T shirt!

Congratulations on your new adventure Eva. Love your videos. Keep working on them and best wishes in your future endeavors.

Land Cruiser = Happy Comfy Camper. Good choice Eva. Can’t wait for a classic tape playing in the background while you drive in style! 📼🔉

Eva ... Is Odyssey going into storage or on the Auction Block. It is a Monument to 'Getting Away From It All / Living Off Th Grid'. Eve: 1st Mission ... Get a new Digital car stereo and a Starlink dish for when you are out on the road. *Eva: the first fall off part is an rear wheel guard (Het it put back on). The Seconf fall off part is part of the car's undercarriage: it protects water, and debris, from getting into the car from underneath (Get that put back on). 2nd thing: Get your window tinted to keep out solar radiant. The car will stay cooler and your will run the AC less often and at a normal 27°C. 3rd Thing: if the roof can handle it, put a luggage rack up there for your gear, with a tarp to cover and secure your stuff.

I LOVE the potential new driver!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Congratulations Eva on the new (old) LandCruiser , can't wait to see what is coming up for you and the amazing Vilk, thanks for taking us along on your life journey, you will have to buy some cds and tapes, I'm in Tasmania and they always have them for sale at our charity shops, or as they are called down here op shops, good luck, take care, have fun.❤️🙏😌👏👏💃

8:11 Do you hear it too?

"Enchantée"? 😅

One of my elementary school teacher's in Iceland had a Toyota Landcruiser (94' I think) , the last I knew he had put at least 700.000 km on it and that was more than 10 years ago, he still has it.

Congratulations on the new vehicle and on your upcoming life changes. Have been watching your channel for over a year now. Thanks for the quality content. But, what inspired me to comment was the scence at 4:23 of the video, with a close-up of your new stickers. I spied the sticker from the World's Largest Truckstop on I-80 near Walcott, IA. It's only about twenty minutes from my hometown of Moline, IL which is part of the Quad Cities. Anyhow, keep up the good work and enjoy!

Eva, 3 years back when you bought the Land Rover, we commented here that you made a wrong decision, that you should have gone for a Land Cruiser. 3 years later, you have now made the right decision. Toyota Land Cruiser, always.

Can't wait for the upcoming videos, I visited the polish side of tatra mountains 2 years ago and it's stunning there, loved it more than the slovak side . Greeting from your neighbour czech republic 😊

Eva, your positive demeanor is so wonderful to witness; I smile along with you without even knowing I am. I wish you well on your future journey; can't wait to hear what you have planned. Always love seeing Vilk -how lucky is he to have you and u him.

congratulations~!!!