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Thanks! The funny part is I don’t actually mind getting bogged, it’s all part of getting to know the rig and getting to know its unique points. I did try the TC at the Dilli Village entry but I can’t say it made a noticeable difference. The cruiser GVM is the Old Man Emu 3.9t upgrade. I’m super happy with it so far.

Drivers side rear wheel was in a hole and spinning

@@snakeo99 there's an argument for leaving traction control on then.

Correct the surround is removable and will hold anything you’re likely to get up there, certainly chairs. Drifta also makes a removable insert if you need a flat deck once the fridge is out.

We’ve upped the kit to 8 tracks since this trip and use the tethers every time without exception 👍🏻

Yeah, that was my expensive lesson for this trip. We don’t use the maxtrax without them anymore. You should see them attached to the tracks when we attempt the Dilli Village entry.

That makes total sense. I’m ashamed to admit the manual is probably my last reference point for these things 😂

We stayed at: Eli Fenced Camping Area (Zone 4) although there are some great spots in the unfenced area that would suit a van. Cathedrals On Fraser - great spot with a pretty easy entry. The tracks inside the grounds are quite tight but doable with the big van. All the amenities of a caravan park and has fire pits. Dilli Village - really great little grassed campsite. Doesn’t have ocean views but a great spot if your timing is tight onto or off the ferry. I’d ring ahead if you’re taking a van and the caretakers will happily help out with the entry track. Also has a few communal fire pits.

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words. We do try to share the real experience.

Hey Mike! Thanks for the helping hand and great to meet you too! Think I’ll need to start packing a Prado as part of my recovery gear 😂

Can you share details of that tyre deflator tool you used?

Enjoyable video and thanks for sharing the good and not so good parts of your trip. As one who has never driven on sand, what do you think you could’ve done differently to prevent bogging? Lower pressures?

@@donr62 Since we've got 8 wheels to deflate I actually use two types; a Carbon Offload Digital Speedy Tyre Deflator (shown in the video) and a set of Tuff Terrain Quick Connect Deflators. I hook up the quick connects to the caravan (15psi for this trip) and deflate the car manually (8psi - 15psi for this trip).

@@donr62 in some of the areas like the entry to Dilli Village, trying to get 6+ tons through that entry without getting stuck is almost inevitable (the caretakers actually recommend calling ahead if you're towing so they can recover you). Our tyre pressures were 8psi - 15psi for the full trip so wouldn't say we could go much lower. Inskip and the barge exit would be our fault. We got caught up on the mainland with the kids and decided to risk the crossing just before high tide (which I do not recommend). Inskip I tried to veer off the well trodden track and got bogged immediately and the barge exit dropped us onto the soft sand rather than the compacted area below the tide line. The campsite was unfortunately a combination of the turning circle and weight of the caravan. With the combined towing weight the only solution for us was correct momentum and tyre pressures, and see how far you get and recover from there. Extra Maxtrax also help (just don't lose them).

Thanks man! Guess I’ll need to do some Toyota merch shopping 😃

I know some owners have had an issue with the air filter getting wet in heavy rain. Hasn't been an issue for us so far, and will be swapping it out for the Safari Armax shortly.

Bought it off a guy that sells them on the Austrack Owners Facebook group. If you do a search for the word 'camlock' on the group you should find him.

@@ImpalaOverland Thankyou

They’re 18 inch King Wheel Daytona Euro rims.

Hey mate, had to take a little unplanned hiatus but more content coming soon.

It's Dusty Bronze, best colour for the 300 in my opinion. I may be biased though 😁

Good question - yes I dropped tyres on car and van but it didn't make a marked difference. I didn't record it sadly, but we even tried snatching from the road with a Prado but the rig wouldn't budge. I was genuinely shocked at how instantly the whole lot just sunk in and stayed there.

They're Gotya Covered seat covers made in WA. Theyve done about 20,000km so far and still look like new.

Not so, it is far removed from a Prado. I dont like the Prado’s interior and lack of basic items like USB ports, poor quality sound system in the VX, air suspesion efc. The 300 is way better ito powertrain, ride quality and solidity. And I hear no beeps? But also hate it. I have also critised the 300 till I have test driven it well. Really very nice. 200 was a frustration to me, ergonomically a nightmare, again poor sound system, heavy on furl, and apologies to all the fans, the V8 4,5 didnt perform that well. So I am confident that I will be happy with the 300 after a Prado, and 200 way back. Rather pay than to be sorry.

The motel was due to a slightly embarrassing story involving a forgotten ladder and a friendly policeman. I'll share in a video at some point.

It works great for us, but we've only got a toddler and we've never really used a pram/stroller so haven't missed the space. The Patrol didn't make our list of options specifically because of the interior.

Haven't had any issues of my own to speak of. Yes, it's a hot V and the cooling is done via liquid/air charge coolers.

@@ImpalaOverland thank you

They are Falken Wildpeak A/T tyres