This is perfect! thank you for making this, i am just about to order some for our Prado we just got. In the 2nd row do they come separate so you can do the fold to access the 3rd row of seating? Trying to decide if we just want black stitching, is this the standard silver that comes with it?
@chrisp100226 күн бұрын
@louiseo5930 Yes the second row does come in two pieces so that the seats can fold and move as normal. I seem to remember you can choose your stitching colour, but check their web site as it's been a while since I purchased them!
@leehayter30127 күн бұрын
So after a year how are they holding up? I feel they may get scuffed up and scratched alot by the look of the material
@chrisp100227 күн бұрын
I'm very happy with them, easy to clean, I usually just brush them off with the very occasional wash needed. They spend most of the time dirty, I've not noticed anything particular with the material, even after washing they still look fine.
@shirleymccarthy363417 күн бұрын
Thank you for your great review of the Stedi lantern. Much appreciated.
@jack3d2725 күн бұрын
Hi mate, how's the battery going now? Would you do the same again? Cheers
@chrisp1002219 күн бұрын
@jack3d275 it's going well so far, great to have the extra capacity, we went away for three nights recently & I did not even take my solar with me. Yes I'd definitely do it again.
@andrewcaldwell2275Ай бұрын
Great vid and knowledge, thank you. Looks to be the go-to resource for Prado 150 mods. If you were to do it all from scratch, would still use the BCDC (or DCDC) to charge the lithium, and have the manual isolator?
@chrisp10022Ай бұрын
@andrewcaldwell2275 Thanks for your feedback, and great question. I'm not totally convinced in the vale of a BCDC, if I was trying to save money then no I would use the alternator whilst driving & solar with regulator to charge, Either way the manual isolator is a must, I've just returned from a trip and it really does help protect drain from the starter battery, I'm actually going do some testing and maybe another video on this subject. I certainly would not use a voltage sensing isolator again, which I put in for charge back, and need to remove some relays I put in to try and automate the starter battery isolation! Next time - keep it simple!
@jamesfernando8953Ай бұрын
How many kms have u done with the BFG tyres so far..
@chrisp10022Ай бұрын
As of June 2024 - 32,000km, one had very uneven wear so had to use spare, may only get another 10K from them... had hoped for more!
@scoobysid04Ай бұрын
This guy please explain as you go 😂
@VietTranIT2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@DavidAnderson-vt8iq2 ай бұрын
Just bought a demo GXL. This is my first Toyota and wasn't my first choice when I started looking for a new car, but after a test drive, I kind of get why they're so popular. My fuel economy is very good at 10.1/100 for all my driving so far, though I don't drive around town much. IMHO, that is good for a 4x4 with a bull bar and 32" AT tires. Thanks for the video.
@heathatkinson64452 ай бұрын
100% you are correct with the rear differential lock.
@stevezodiac5752 ай бұрын
Awesome! Such a clever idea to make the table flush like that. The best home made Prado rear door table design I've seen. Sir you have inspired me!
@stevezodiac5752 ай бұрын
A very informative video. Thank you for posting this!
@datjap88832 ай бұрын
Sweet vid mate👌🏻👌🏻
@atc28892 ай бұрын
Nice. How many mm steel are those brackets bolted to the roof?
@rustysworldofentertainment8503 ай бұрын
You don't need to switch off traction control to get the diff locks engaged, but obviously 4 low is required. It's the disengaging again after a river crossing, for instance, that can be a little frustrating. I've found that after stopping and putting the trans in neutral and releasing the 4 low and diff locks the Prado can remain in that configuration for a short distance before it goes back to normal highway settings, basically when it feels like it. I'm talking 2019 j150.
@ChelseaFanJosh3 ай бұрын
Simply brilliant, mate. Done the same with equivalent products from Bunnings too. Thanks so much for sharing
@Phantoma34 ай бұрын
I like how the stitching stands out. So this is black Neoprene with grey stitching?
@chrisp100224 ай бұрын
Yes it is
@donnajohnson93244 ай бұрын
You need a fuel jiggler but use it for water instead 😉
@JeremyEmmett4 ай бұрын
Great video - answered all questions and provided good examples. This allows me to mount a root top antenna with minimal effect on the vehicle. Thank you!
@chrisp100224 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bhardwajemanda97005 ай бұрын
You are absolutely correct, mate, to engaging the rear diff lock.
@fallonhamilton96175 ай бұрын
Hello, I'm woundering if you can please give me a little more info? Do they smell? As in does the car smell like a wet-suit on a hot day?
@chrisp100225 ай бұрын
There was a 'new' smell for the first few months, but not any more. I've had them now for more than 2 & half years, just washed them for the first time and they are like new again.
@fallonhamilton96175 ай бұрын
Thanks for the help @@chrisp10022
@asshattery5 ай бұрын
This is great. I've been looking at doing something like this on my flat mesh platform. Only thing I might add is a thick piece of rubber on the bottom to absorb any vibration between the steel and so it doesn't rip my powder coating off.
@chrisp100225 ай бұрын
Good point, actually because the fixing is so tight it does not move and has not rubbed the rack in my case, but I like the idea, thanks.
@aron21996 ай бұрын
Kaon also makes a half table - but I very much like you less intrusion ( into potential drawer space) and your string adjustment tab is probably easier than kaon’s if one need to adjust on the fly to get a horizontal surface
@roifine88046 ай бұрын
Mate the Khon base panel takes ages to screw what kind of tools did you use?
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
I used a small socket set on the lock nuts they provide
@roifine88046 ай бұрын
Hey! can you help me understand how to connect the T piece from the pump up kit? I got lost and you skipped that part
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
Of course, pause the video at 1:40, you can see the pressure switch is fitted facing to the right in this case, fit the air hose connector to the top, once those are both in tight, fit the T piece into the pump. Use gas PTFE tape (yellow) on the thread, wrap in the thread direction so when screwing in you go with the wrapping direction, wrap around about 3 - 4 times. When you screw together, turn so that it is tight, but do not try to screw it all the way in just enough so it is firm., metal to metal you can use grips but screwing into the pump do it by hand until it is firm & in the right direction. Hope this helps
@RingoTravels6 ай бұрын
Excellent video
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your comment 😁
@roifine88046 ай бұрын
Thank you! Can you add a link for the wiring video please?
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
Here you go kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLBpY9mV3rWzk2Q.html
@jeetts596 ай бұрын
I Di the same thing a few years ago, best mod I’ve done, use it every week
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
Great to hear, thanks for sharing. I used it last weekend for the first time & it was great.
@stubates97926 ай бұрын
Nice . I'm going to do something similar.
@growellyfilm6 ай бұрын
Nice work. I like how you have retained some space with this table to the left side. I have a sliding draw and the space will allow my draw to still open with the table down. Ill give that a crack. Cheers and thanks.
@marklaurendet18616 ай бұрын
Looks ok and cheaper than a KAON table
@RallyeX6 ай бұрын
Am I correct to think you haven’t used a battery tray? What bracket did you use to hold the battery down?
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
@RallyeX coret, I did not use a battery tray as the mounting is now the same as the starter battery. I therefore went for the Toyota fixing bracket so now it is identical to the starter battery fitting. I did however add a thin rubber sheet to the bottom of the new battery to help it sit tight. The Toyota bracket does not come as a kit so you have to get all the parts individually but their spares team can help with that.
@marklaurendet18616 ай бұрын
Looks like a good sensible set of mods
@marklaurendet18616 ай бұрын
Thanks for your thoughts. We took delivery of a VX this year, and we like the lack of tech like auto engine off when stopping at lights etc. The inbuilt GPS was no good, could not find addresses in ACT so we now have a third party GPS, no interest in car play options. We have the blind spot monitoring, but as you say not necessary with the Prado mirrors, and not bright enoungh to see in strong light anyway. As for the drive chain don't really like the way it changes down two gears when it starts to engine brake going down hill, as you still have to brake to avoid going over the speed limit etc. But other than that it is smooth in the gears etc. Acceleration is slow but apart from overtaking dont mind that. Having leather seats made it necessary to get covers. One thing we are looking for are mud guards for the front of the rear wheels as they shovel mud onto the running board steps. Real pain. But so far cant find anything specific. Since the VX comes with 19" wheels no good tyres available. Asked Toyota if the STD 17" rims still fit as there was a change to the brake calipers in our model. They just said we think they still fit but have not swapped any in 2023 models yet. We purchased ours for a tourer, with no serious off road stuff planned and it good good for what we purchased it for.
@BradHaines19636 ай бұрын
Great review mate, I have the full sided rack fitted to my 200 series. I'm going to cut it down to make the flat rack like yours. Seems a lot more practical having it flat than with the side rails. Then I'll be able to fit a roof top tent down the track. Anyway thanks for the excellent info. cheers
@Kelsojack6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Just the very thing I’ve been looking for low amperage. You’ve sold me on this one.
@4bnewb9697 ай бұрын
Thx for sharing. Some great info especially showing us the access to the wiring behind the dashboard ( I own a 2019 GX Prado). Slightly off topic, is there wiring in there to tap into for a UHF radio power ? Also off topic, how is the Itech lithium battery under the bonnet going and also the OME suspension ? I am having an OME 2” suspension lift put into the car next week so hoping I have made a good choice ! Trust you had a great Xmas Cheers
@chrisp100227 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, the best place for the UHF power is to use a fuse tap into the fuse box just above the accelerator pedal as you will need to include a fuse in the UHF supply, (the fuse box cover does not fit back once you use a tap). You can get fuse taps on ebay. You'll need to decide if you want switched power. I took mine back to the aux battery, although I have to say I hardly use it when the car is off. As for the battery, it has been fine so far however I'm off on a trip this weekend so will give it a good work out! The suspension has been good, I might go for air bags in the distant future just so I can adjust the ride as and when required, a cost I could not afford when I did it, but no real reason to change! Suspension is a difficult one as we know what we like but you cannot try before you buy!
@4bnewb9697 ай бұрын
@@chrisp10022 Hi. Thx for reply and info on the UHF power supply and suspension. My 2nd battery is a deep cycle lead acid, so have been trying to keep tabs on how the iTech lithiums perform for when I need to replace it. Agree with the suspension especially in relation to spring rates. Everyone’s (including the manufacturers) perception on what is firm, hard, soft etc is different. Like you I have found the standard Prado suspension to soft so have gone for 200kg springs in the rear. I know it will feel firm, But hopefully the car won’t ride like a stage coach ! Cheers
@chrisp100226 ай бұрын
@4bnewb969 Update on the iTech battery after a short trip. I ran a Bushman 52 L as fridge & Bushman 15 L Roadie as freezer (-18) and with some lights as well over New Years. I reached around 50% capacity used (50AH) which with my AGM would have been at the end of its use. It was cloudy one day so I was glad to have the extra capacity so I did not stress about limited solar charging! This was the main reason I changed to the Lithium as I just needed more capacity (for the kids to have ice treats!) and wanted to save weight. I'll be interested to see how far I can push it and how the capacity changes over time, but at the moment it's working as I had expected.
@4bnewb9696 ай бұрын
@@chrisp10022 Hi Thx for update. Despite lithium batteries getting cheaper (relatively) in recent times, they are still a fair $ commitment so good to hear the battery is performing as expected - so far ! Cheers
@achalbarla1207 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing i’m doing same😊
@mr.z5417 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your efforts throughout the year mate. Hope you and your family have Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Look forward to more videos in 2024. 👍🍻
@chrisp100227 ай бұрын
@mr.z541 Thank you for your kind words, great to hear my efforts are worth while! Likewise with the wishes to you and your family.
@bobby64817 ай бұрын
We where told they need to drill into the vehicle chassis when they instal the LHS ARB recovery point..
@chrisp100227 ай бұрын
They are vehicle specific so this sounds a bit strange.
@growellyfilm7 ай бұрын
Great video thanks. Just about to start a dual battery project myself. This is very helpful information. Cheers
@kinocchio7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I will be renting this vehicle for some off road driving. Should Lo range be used when doing a river crossing or should i stick with hi4? Also should centre diff lock or rear diff be used for river crossing?
@chrisp100227 ай бұрын
I would put it in Lo range and lock the centre diff only, you don't want to be changing once in the river!
@user-mc6us1sw6v7 ай бұрын
A lot of the features you are seeking like auto wing mirrors, lights, etc are on the VX and Kakadu.
@MR-Whisper7 ай бұрын
Thank for ur review. ❤
@Hira96127 ай бұрын
Hey mate great video, btw do you have a link for the isolator bracket you've used?
@chrisp100227 ай бұрын
Many thanks, I actually made the bracket myself for the isolator which can be found here: www.repco.com.au/globes-batteries-electrical/electrical-accessories/switches/oex-mini-battery-master-isolation-switch-spst-contacts-rated-100a-32v-acx3401bl/p/A5541887?rgfeed=true&cid=google-shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pyqBhDmARIsAKd9XIP-ngzT71Q8PLHv34zNfQY0DKg4yH8k7C2_EFlqwXHPLg0hxYNIkRUaAldxEALw_wcB
@pabichpawel8 ай бұрын
Great vid. I have a similar rack from Tradesmenroofracks. I love the mesh except when I want to attach a mount for a specific accessory (e.g. maxtrack mount). I wish there was a generic mount for mesh style racks that would convert part of the mesh to a channel based system.
@Octavio_Jorge8 ай бұрын
Does this model have Crawl control ?
@chrisp100228 ай бұрын
No crawl control, just downhill assist.
@liweiwang19818 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Would overheating be a concern for lithium battery? Especially considering the extreme heat next to engine.
@chrisp100228 ай бұрын
Yes it can be, however this ITech one is rated at 80c and sold as suitable for under bonnet providing you cover it in the heat protected layer
@ilikesundays43128 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Appreciate it.
@1608leta8 ай бұрын
Hi mate where did you connect wire labelled d pls?
@chrisp100228 ай бұрын
Wire d is connected to the new switch to supply the illumination voltage, if you use the Stedi sq switch then pin 5 on it.