"this is black, because (pause) it looks good"... Well I agree with you in 100%. I refuse to be a victim of utility and functionality over the form and shape. You are the one of the most important person in overland society in whole world. In my opinion and many others.

Hi Andrew ,I am from🇮🇳 INDIA,🇮🇳 while searching for Land cruiser /over lander, I am amazed by seeing your Enthusiasm and interest towards modifying the LC towards your requirements... Keep it coming You have a subscriber from another corner of the world 😉 #Respect

Great explanation of how this set up / build works for you. Thanks for sharing 👍 Great to see someone point out looks go with function. Excited to see the upgrades or tweaks that will be made as a result of your epic CSR drive.

Thanks Andrew, love to hear from you!

Brilliant ! Absolutely Brilliant. Waited long time for this build review. Cant put a price on experience & knowledge & all this is offered up for free by Andrew. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2.

Thanks so much for all your inspiration Andrew. I really thought that you wouldn't be able to make a better troopy than your previous green one... well... I was wrong. You've made it better and better good looking. Amazingly better. My sincere congratulations Andrew. Awesome building job.

Andrew….. I’m glad that there is a person like you out there in this 4x4 world. You speak the absolute truth… Cheers👏🏼

Thankyou Andrew for your insight of your opinion, pros and cons of your build. Very interesting to hear👍👍

A wonderfully enjoyable video, I've been following your content for about six years now, I do like this type of video that little more than the others, it may be that while you present the products in a professional pitch, you also take the time to explain the unravelling of thought that prompted you to choose, which of course is invaluable information to the less experienced and vital in not making rash purchases that will need to be swapped out later, looking forward to the next part, stay special Andrew.

I think this vehicle is your best work yet. Those headlights are transformative to the aesthetic. I just wish Toyota would listen to you and get a lot more right to start with!

It is a great build and I love that you emphasise it is your build for your purposes. You invite appropriate critism; however, you humbly explain where you are not the expert. I appreciate the way you do things mate.

Your knowledge and passion is such an incredible resource. Thank you!

I’ve been looking forward to these videos. This is by far my favorite all around build. Looking forward to the next video.

Hi Andrew, I’ve been following you for awhile now love your videos, knowledge and opinions regarding 4x4 and over-landing this Troopy is my dream rig you have done amazing job well done looking forward to part 2 of Troopy … cheers Jason

I'm a jeep guy and absolutely love my jeep gladiator - it has everything I need and then some. However, I've has this crazy idea of "what if I took a gladiator platform and turned it into a van?" I've been stewing over it for about a year now and I think the concept would be so cool... Unfortunately in the states we don't have 70 series LC or 110 Defenders (we sorta do, but it's not the same...) and Wranglers and Tacomas rule, which is fine. But we lack the OEM long wheel base 4x4 van type (78 series, 110) and we have to do our best with what we have. Great video Andrew, thanks for sharing!

"It's a van" 😉 ...almost like a 3-door D110 ;) Thanks Andrew.

Was looking forward to this!!! Great build, excited for the future!!

I couldn't agree more about the wheel holder on the back. It would be a pain to open and close every time!

This is - by far - the most awesome "Overlanders"... sorry.... "VAN"... i've ever seen! How beautiful she is... GREAT! Love it!

subscriber from Quebec here, Sir Andrew you are the best. Thanks you so much for all the free content, the blunt honesty, detailed reviews, you rock ! You make my life easier and that's no small feat. Much love sir !!!

absolutely amazing video. Well explained and with some fun it makes it even better to watch. very very interesting is your tire issue. Yes exactly... the 255/85-16 would be the perfect tire size but just MT's are available, here in Germany too. But going for 265 or 235 or what ever, the tire diameter gets smaller. For me a problem due to the already quiet short 5th gear. so I went for the 285/75-16 (BFG AT) even when they are to wide for me too.

Thank you as always Andrew and just a side note to using alloy or steel in the roo bar is that I did find that after long miles of corrugations I started to get cracks in the weld joins in various locations around the dar and this also was apparent on the alloy side steps . Both items needed weld repairs on reaching Alice Springs and consequently I never used alloy again on my return to Perth both items were replaced with steel with no issue since . Kim .

Best build by far and spectacular looking Troopy. I think a lot of commentators don't realise that if you built something the same as everyone else, you wouldn't have a platform with a point of difference. Lovely rig. Well done.

Great build for sure and very interesting for many of us...thanks a lot Andrew.

Love this vehicle. Beautiful build!! Well done Andrew!

Looking forward to next reveal. My Troopy is due for delivery in March 2023 and using your expertise and experience for inspiration. Have followed all your Troopy fit outs since 2015? in SA and been planning since 2010 for this. Exciting to watch and learn.

David Attenborough of the 4x4 world, love your enthusiasm, love watching your channel, i have an 80 series setup for camping admittedly it very basic but it suits me.Keep up the great work

My 80 series has had its spare on the rear door for 20 years and no issues!

This visit was memorable a saver for sure . looking forward to the our next visit. Happy trails

Always love your work. Looking forward to next vid

Thanks for the videos you make. Love the colour you choose

I'm so glad you mentioned the white elephant in the room. Weight. So many offroaders go way way over on weight, and don't even mention weight. GVWR is so important. Might want to find a way to shield the synthetic rope from sunlight, since it can deteriorate. Keep up the fantastic videos. So educational, very thankful.

Love it Andy. Your troop enthusiasm is always great. Was genuinely shocked that you're not running Gas struts on the bonnet though!

What an amazing "ride along" this was. Buying a 200 series, and outfitting it because of ASPW. Thank you sir.

Lazer Lamps is the best invest for your Troopy, I used it on my FJ Cruiser and looks sleek and low profile, has a great spread and confidence in driving at night. VERY HAPPPY Over lander.

Your Troopy is definitely one of the best looking that I've seen.

I love the passion you put into what you do.

That is outstanding vehicle, very nice build. Andrew you nailed it again ! 🤠

Always informative and entertaining ... Thanks ASP

Superb👏 You inspired my Toyota 4Runner overland build.

very very very nice channel indeed Andrew :) and that truck is beautiful mostly agree on many of your mods I would love to build one of those as well.

Very great and instructive and interesting video. Thumbs up . Cheers from Tunisia :)

I am coming back to this, brilliant

Awesome video Andrew. Thank you.

Another great video! I would love to know what you would build if you had the challenge of building an Overlander based on a Troopy for a family of 4 or 5? Maybe you could do a thought experiment?

Now I’m looking forward to the v2 build, especially on off-road engine enhancement. I’d like to see what can be done without dropping reliability. Love it.

Thoroughly enjoyed the video, well presented and love having no ads 👍 Regarding the oil catch can, the oil vapour is not the problem and if you were to open your intercooler you will find it quite clean (after 150k+ kms), some would say beneficial to lubricating the turbine intake fins. The issue arises were the oil vapour and EGR valve meet at the inlet manifold at the top centre of the engine. The carbon and oil create the sludge and build up. Have a look at turning the valves off electronically immediately and you can leave the catch can off. Cheers 🍻

Excellent reveal. Wish we could get this Troop Carrier “van” rig here in USA, especially the turbo diesel. As such, my 4Runner is it.

You should get a T shirt that says "it's a van!" that would be funny. I really like this build I've gotten so many great ideas for my build from you.

What a bloody beautiful vehicle!! Looks amazing!! 😍

Andrew, I'm one of those 70 series owners who has damage his rear door latch n hinges with the spare. But that is after 12 years on brutal East African roads with a series of heavier mud terrain 31s hanging on the back door of my 27 year old kzj78. Spare is now on the roof rack, but don't like that weight up so high so am custom building a single swing arm tyre carrier that will allow me/my wife to open the small rear door without opening the swing arm, cause this LC is our daily driver! Great video and agree that rear door damage seems pretty rare on these, the toyota old school engineering was very robust!

Excellent video. Cannot wait for part 2.

Great vid, keep 'em coming.

I like this setup. I am a tall person so for me I think a Land cruiser pickup (with a tub) with the Alu-Cab canopy camper will give you more space inside

Great Vid, Troopy has just enough done to it to make her look SERIOUS - eg, colour , springs, shocks, tyres, bar work etc . Driveability and practicality always top of mind -- so keen to see how you keep tweeking and adding to the project to keep yourself smiling !?!?!? 😃 Wonder what Paul Marsh thinks - - - - ??

Thank you Andrew.

My car is probably 1/3 the weight of yours. The standard suspension is often criticized - but for my kind of driving I like it a lot. It’s my daily driver that I take off-road every once in a while. - Meaning, I might change the shocks later but keep the standard coils springs. - Why? - Because it might be the best compromise for me.

A Masterclass vehicle, built by a Class Master. Well done Andrew.

I have a Toyota Prado 90 series from new and the back door with a wheel on it has no problems. Done 480,000 Km a lot on dirt roads.

Great enthusiastic review

Thank you for sharing with us your fruitful experience

A great build. A stunning looking vehicle. We’ll done!

I like your van. 👌👌 It's good to know that even with your decades of extensive experience building & fitting out offroad vehicles,... err vans, 😁 you still don't get it right. For me, after 4yrs since I fittout my vehicle, I now want to change it to suit my style of 4WD touring better. Changing things on a 4WD, might not seem like a big deal to you, or for a lot of KZfaqrs, where many are sponsored, and/or given these products for free. But for a mere mortal like myself, each & every item fitted to my 4WD, is hard earned, and if it needs to be changed, it seems like a huge waste of money. But even so, it needs to be done to make the improvements. Looking forward to the interior segment. 👍

I enjoy watching your videos again 👍

I have to say, this really is a super build, and it looks great too boot.

Love this video. Hope to see the next one soon.

He makes decisions based on multiple priorities instead of what is the newest or coolest, I like is thinking

Like the vehicle and great video very enlightening Thanks

Good honest review, Troopy isn't perfect, but has good solid DNA. Spend a large amount of cash and it's great. Where as the opposition, you can't get the same end result no matter how much you spend.

Thx Anthony. Always worth the watch. Sorry I'm too broke to do Patreon.

Amazing rig! Thanks for sharing.

awesome build Andrew

This really is an ultimate setup.

Awesome build 👏 Beautiful vehicle 👌 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

I’ve been a viewer of your videos for years and thanks to you when I was thinking about getting my first off road vehicle I saw your review on the Toyota FJ Cruiser. It has been my dream car I never have regretted buying it. Now I now that in Australia it might be different and I don’t know the particulars but you should look at the Baja Boss AT. All reviews I’ve seen of them are better than the BF KO2s and they are also winter rated. They may not meet all your need but I would love to here your opinion on them. And miss your vehicles review videos, your always honest about them and humor that make manufacturers cringe over.

Learning with every video.

As always I comment… Headlamps … I went for the cheaper option. Did a lot of research and replaced the H4 halogen bulbs with LED’s. No disappointment for the price paid. Yes, yours are probably better, but my option fit my budget and needs well.

Thank you for the walkthrough! I was so pleased to hear that you’re going back to a high profile tire! They just look right on the Troopy. I didn’t really care for the wheels you have on it now, and I’m excited to see what you go with for your next set.

Thanks Andrew grate introduction to your Troopy :) I am very interested in your next video as I am about to do my inside fit out and would love to know more about the electrical side of yours how well it works, are you happy with it or need to make changes & costings … Cheers mate .

Yes please next one. 👍🏻 Cheers. 🍻

Nice build Andrew. I like 33 inch tyres for my Troopy better for on road grip when country roads get slippery at high speed.

thank you for beauty detailed video wish best further traveling around Australia from Brocklesby NSW

Great video. Love the 70 series 👍

Yyeess, great looking Troopy.

YES, the 255/85 R16 is the best size on a land cruiser, but very difficult to find, here in Italy only BFgoodridge and Toyo sell them, and only with mud design, but is really the best measure for everything.

My standard battery from my march 2019 vdj79 going strong I think there better than some big branded aftermarket ones

Such an awesome build!!!

I see that the fly enjoyed your discussion about the inter-cooler.

That’s your best troopy Andrew!!

So glad someone is addressing weight. It’s way too common to build overweight 4wds these days. Weight on a 4WD multiplies every force on every piece of the vehicle, increasing wear, sapping fuel and horsepower and decreasing floatation. Where the average Ute tourer now days takes 4 major structures, cab, tray, canopy, RTT to achieve 3 tasks, driving, storage and sleeping, the troopy or ‘van’ effectively allows this to be achieved in one structure meaning less weight. Was not surprised this came after the dream tourer

Toyo mt 255/85/r16 very good tire!

Good one thanks

A thing of beauty. Not the way I would do it, but a thing of beauty 👍

Thanks for explaining the role of the catch can. Very interesting. As petrol owner I had no idea!

Van life with ASPW. 😁 Wanting to own the best 4WD that suits you is a never ending improvement. It's an ongoing series of mini-projects. I am looking at making major changes to my existing setup. This is due to knowing better what suits my needs, and the emergence of new gear. Driving this need for change is to have better ease of usability, improve access, & reduce weight. My current setup at the back of my 80 Series, are double side-by-side drawers w/a chest style fridge on a fridge slide on the top left side. 3 yrs of use have shown some flaws. Even though my 80 Series only have a modest 2" lift, w/o a drop slide, it is difficult to access the entire interior of the fridge w/o using a step stool. And the upper tailgate gets in the way of fully opening the lids. I'm looking to changing this to a double drawer in a stacked configuration, w/an upright fridge on the left sitting on the floor. This should gives us immensely better access to the fridge, & reduced weight by eliminating the need for a slide, & using a lighter upright fridge. Yup, never ending vehicle projects. 😒 Cha-ching 💰💲💰💲

Andrew, thanks heaps for your efforts, I’m sure I’m not the only one to say that you’re a champion!!

I've been saying for a long time that airing down your tires does not provide significant extra traction on loose surfaces like sand because it makes the contact patch bigger. Rather, it's because the bottom of the tire becomes flat and the car becomes like a tracked vehicle. At higher pressure the tire maintains its curved shape and therefore digs into the sand, so even if you are on flat ground, you are constantly climbing a hill -- the hill underneath each tire that your round tires made.

Beautiful Toyota.

Great presentation of the vehicle, but I do have one question you might enlighten me. You were speaking about how well your snorkel worked keeping your air filter clean. I truly believe it helped, but could another reason be that you were the first vehicle in the convoy on CSR and the others were eating your dust? Thanks for your work and your time on this question. Cheers!

Love how you've adopted the australian habits so quickly! ("Grab a couple of beers" .... for a half hour video!😂) Love your work!