just picked up my new twin cab last week and in the process of decking it out for a multi year trip. just the dog and i... i enjoyed the content of this vid. thankyou.
Excellent review guys. Really appreciate the time and effort you've put in to this video. I'm 15,000km in on my truck so far and this has given me food for thought moving forward with how I continue to build my truck. Happy and safe travels!
Hi there. Great information. Glad you are living the dream. I have a 4x4 Mitsubishi Canter and yes it has the guards protecting the CV boots. We put extended springs in the front to give a better ride and recently genuine sheepskin seat covers which makes the seats more comfortable for longer periods of travel. I love my truck and can't wait to go full time touring. Thank you for the videos.
You always do a great job guys, so we'll keep giving you those thumbs up 🙂 A nice balanced long term review of the truck and the modifications to it. We've got the guards on our CV boots, but I'm going to improve the level of coverage they provide as they are not perfect by any means. We'll be interested to see the video on your recovery gear. Our truck has a hydraulic PTO winch and it's great for saving batteries, not so great if for some reason the engine is out of action and you need the winch! No plans in our future for a van and life on the road in one, but perhaps an additional review of your van might be good for others who are thinking along those lines. Looks to be a nice spot to spend time in lockdown, here's hoping you get back out on the road sooner rather than later. As soon as I catch up on a couple more things here I'll send some more reading material for those quiet nights. Safe stay, take care, A&J
Gday A & J, I would love to have a PTO winch, I originally priced a hydraulic PTO winch, but it was way to costly….. We may to do the van, that is a good idea. Katty is keen for more reading, so that would be great. Thanks, Karl.
Great to see an honest review of your own rig. And keep that content rolling out, we are locked down here in Greta NSW and chomping at the bit to get back out there. Thank's again and keep safe and well. PS........ post us some Avo's...... cheers 🍻
Thanks, we are currently in NSW as well, locked down eating avos 🤣 Recovery gear review and vehicle spares review coming up this Thursday, so I hope you like it. Cheers, karl
Hi Karl, after a lot of homework and watching several TH-cam videos a specially yours I have just ordered a Isuzu nps 75-155 and hopefully I will get my hands on it by January looking forward to putting in a few mods a specially a 12 v system to start with Cheers Amos
With the accessory batteries powering the winch, if they're deep cycle lead acid I have an idea high rate discharge will injure them. With the snorkle, I have heard the genuine design greatly assists air flow, however that's not much help with a guts full of water. It strikes me there are a lot of joins in the clean air tubing, unless cracking is an issue a one piece may be better. And maybe mount the air filter assembley on the roof, we used the Donalson precleaners even on the primemovers, look uncool but they work well. Good review, Ive found Isuzu to be the best value for parts but inflexible on warranty, I'd still buy another one but of couse nothing is perfect.
Gday John, Thanks for all the info. I found that the Donaldson pre cleaners work great when you are moving slow ( collect all the dust) but as soo as you get to highway speeds, all the dust gets stirred up and sucked in. I even tried the super big diameter ones, and same still happened? Cheers, karl
I was looking at doing that originally, as the steps were a lot lower. In the end I just shortened the bottom step to make it higher, and re welded it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers from Australia 👍
Great work you two 👍🏻 I like the set up and pros and cons plus upgrades you’ve made 👌🏻👌🏻 I really like checking out peoples different set ups for ideas for the future.
@chris Chapman I have looked at Donaldson Powercore filters to mount between cab and canopy. All 4” pipe and get rid of everything else. It would be a DIY job but not too difficult.
Raise your axle vents high as you can,or put vents into your snorkel tube ,tap into snorkel tube above seat height,keeps dust out of axle housings,axles that become submerged cool off causing a vacuum effect pulling water into housing ,ruining lube!!!
Excellent review on the truck and your conversions 👍👌i will be Dowling this one, as if i win lotto 🤔 great job mate as always on your videos. Thanks; you help people out lot's 👍👍👍😉
That was a well thought out review, thanks. I wasn't aware you were having issues with the fuel caps leaking. My first thought was that when your braking, the fuel is splashing up under the caps as the filler necks are both at the front of the tanks. Maybe a neck extension or a remote filler neck, this would further the cap from the fuel, reducing its potential to splash and leak. Just an observation, take care and enjoy those lovely avocados!!!
@@nowhereboundtouring Can you put something that fully deals off the neck inside the cap...e.g. www.huntingdonfusion.com/docs/HFTCorporate/Pipestoppers-Short%20Form%20Catalogue-WEB-P.pdf then weld on a 6mm hollow stub on the filler neck between the fuel level and this seal... run a thin 6mm fuel resistant hose up inside the canopy to the top of the canopy with a small replaceable plastic fuel filter as the air/dust filter... weld a small stub to the canopy roof bent over 180 degrees after exiting the canopy ..a miniature of what you see on underground fuel tanks at a servo? This breather is would stop suction/pressure as the fuel level changes in the tank from use and from expansion and contraction from temperature changes.....and to stop those persistent diesel fumes from making the dogs (and humans) nauseous.
Gday John, I get what you are saying, but luckily we will not have to worry about it. We will just swap the tanks over with ATW for ones that don’t leak, and hopefully that will be the end of it. 👍
@@nowhereboundtouring Thanks for the reply. As you know these days the closed and sealed fuel systems with the charcoal canister form an integral part of the anti pollution gear, with the clicky screw cap and it's seal almost universal. Hard to lock those...but you could hide one under an enlarged filler neck...with the locking cap over the top.....Charger style!
If your still concerned about intake leaks. While the engine is running, spray WD40 around potential leaks before the turbo and the engine speed will increase if it is passing into the engine. After the turbo, while the engine is running spray soapy water around suspect leaks and it will create bubbles at the leaks. I'm not familiar with the following but for the swivel hub boots maybe make and secure a heavy rubber mud flap on the tie rod to offer some protection. Could also investigate a metal but has potential to do additional damage if it comes off.
@@nowhereboundtouring Something like the "Stone Guard Flap OME 662" off the front sway bar in front of the CV boot may be suitable protection for the boot.
G'day Karl, with regards to the canopy doors you could try wrapping gaffa/cloth tape around the pins of the doors so there is insulation from metal rubbing on metal.
The main reason I went for a Hino instead of an Isuzu (or Mitsubishi) was due to the flexing door problem, which Hino does not have due to the mirrors being further back on the door.........did not know the fix was so easy...lol....thanks for the tip.
The Hino seems like a good truck. I have heard nothing bad about them ( except the 1st series had a gear box issue, that has now been rectified). It should give you years of good travels 👍
Really well presented experienced review Guys. Would another set of steps alongside the existing ones be an easy fix for the RTT access. This would give you a step for each foot. Thanks for sharing, enjoy the avocado harvest, take care and stay safe, Cheers.
Thanks Bigkev, we have missed your comments, hope all is well. We will need to look at the steps one day, but they are low on the priority list…. I need to manufacture a jacking plate first. Cheers, karl
AMT gearbox I work for a major transport company......... which I will not say they have had big problems with them around the 100 thousand kms. You will hear a grinding nose when it's in first. The doors leak when it rains . There a great truck to drive, great motors . Seat you can get both seats air rides. Transport company get the seat changed..
Gday mate, just a quick comment regarding the boots. I used to work at as an isuzu dealership and dealt with a lot of station vehicles who were rough as on the gear. Seen a few people use a bit of lay flat hose mounted to the hub then hose clamped around the housing, just ensure you have the full range of motion but seems to work well
Karl, that was a brilliant no BS description of things, as usual you teach me new things every time. I had no idea the air filter housing had that one way valve underneath. When I'm able to do so, I intend to check out a retired CFA, NPS 300 which had as standard, a waterproof air intake fitted. I understand all (or at least some) of the CFA NPS 300 units were fitted with these as part of their fit out. CFA is Country Fire Authority, which is Victoria's volunteer fire brigade for those unfamiliar with the acronym. I too have worried about the front rubber boots on the CV joints. We changed our seats to Stratos units, in our single cab chassis version. My missus needs to have a duck board under her feet on the passenger side, because, as you mentioned, these seats are higher up. She too is quite short and she was adamant that she would not be able to operate the pedals and even sat in the drivers seat showing me her feet were just at the wrong angle and we had made a big mistake. Well, her first drive on some dirt track was a revelation; couldn't wipe the smile from her face. If ever we meet up, you can check our seats out.
Gday Allan, It would be good to get some photos of the nps 300 air set up if you are able. The CFA trucks also have a B pillar strengthener ( internal roll bar, rephrased for vic roads) that I am very interested in. If we do happen to catch up, a seat test would be great. Thanks.
Great video guys, thanks My dream car has always been a troopy but the price is not far off what these trucks sell for. I don't travel full time but my guts telling me the truck would be the smarter investment
Hi Josh, Trucks are good value for money. Slower, rougher, legal with 37’ tyres, but can carry way more. Can do 90+% of tracks you would normally do in a modded 4WD, outlast any landcruiser etc for sure. Cheers, karl 😀
Thanks for the reply Karl. I think all that's left for me to do now is upgrade my license to get some hours behind the wheel. I feel like after that I'll know if it is for me or not. Will going for a LR license suffice to drive with a 7t gvm? All of the driving schools ive looked at don't offer LR for some reason More and more people are starting to catch on that trucks are a better fit for their needs. 90% is a very small compromise to make. Did you find a fix to protect the cv boot by any chance? Hopefully it's your video I'm thinking of that highlighted this issue. I've watched too many channels to keep track aha I've sent atw an email to find out if they can delivery vehicles interstate but I haven't heard back yet but I assume they're busy getting settled into the new year
@JoshSinnott97 Hi Josh, A LR licence is all you need, but MR is the same test, and normally in the same truck, so most people just get the MR. No real solution for the CV boots yet. ATW can normally deliver interstate via your local Isuzu dealer. Cheers, karl
Thanks for all of your help mate, I appreciate it I looked into the cv boot guards and it looks like AAV4X4 are manufacturing their own now, $95 a pair. They made a post on their Facebook page (25/10/23). Hopefully that's a viable solution for you 🙂
I think with all your canopy latches you would be best to get some plastic bushes made. Yes they would wear but easy to replace. Metal on metal is always going to wear
Hi Jeremy, I said with this vehicle, I did not want the fur flying around in the cab, covering everything including your lunch ( we had enough of that in the last vehicle). That’s why we built them their dog boxes in the back 😀 Cheers, Karl
Am loving this series (watching the Truck Information video series), and using it for inspiration and research on whether to go down a similar route (I love the idea of truck + caravan). Question for you - what is the licencing requirement for this combination? Is it LR (Light Rigid), or MR (Medium Rigid)? Looking at the Isuzu NPS tech sheet for the GVM and GCM, this appears to be LR?
Try snow chains it might sound stupid but you will be surprised how far you can go better than a locker but when you use the two together you'll be very surprised
Good insight, I've been playing with the idea of a truck, leaning towards Isuzu. I'm guessing you compared this truck against a canter and a hino, what made you go Isuzu? The iveco looked good until you see what owners say about them
Hi Jarrod, I was looking between the Isuzu , mits and Hino. Iveco was out due to reliability and service costs, but I was also after a 7.5t vehicle. Hino was to new to the market, only just being released. Mitsubishi is good and I was aware that the Isuzu was generally built with stronger components and has great reliability and spares availability within Australia, so I chose it. Now I would reconsider all three as they have altered their models ( but Isuzu still has the 5.2l motor) vs 4l for the others. Cheers, karl
Nice review after a year on the road. Maybe Lithium batteries might be be an option for the truck. they have a big cranking rating and might be better for the 24v winch and about a third the weight.
Hi Terry, That may be a good option, but you would have to consider the charging circuit requirements. Im not sure what would require altering. Cheers, karl
@@nowhereboundtouring Hi Karl. I'm currently using twin under bonnet Lithium batteries on my N60 Hilux with the existing charging alternator. I'm considering putting them on the NPS. DCS in QLD are providing 12v but pretty sure 24v would be ok. I also have the 25000 lb. Sherpa winch and was interested to hear your feedback on the existing battery lack. cheers mate.
Goodride = China Toyo = Japanese company. May or may not be all made in Japan but the blend and construction would be according to Japanese specifications (subject to bending of the quality instructions which is known to sometimes happen compromising the original construction instructions if made outside Japan). But I think by the above you would get the drift of why the Toyo's are performing better.
Gday Bruno, ATW does not yet make the CV boot guard for the NPS. It is on their to do list, but they may need more encouragement from prospective purchasers. I have reminded them that I am keen to purchase a set. Cheers, karl
Watched your videos🙏 looking at a single cab for me and the bride. Nothing like your awesome rig, what’s the fuel consumption like fully loaded and do you have an idea of unloaded with just an empty tray?
How do you find the truck when towing? Im considering one to tow a large boat (about 3t). I know it's fine for weight load and the gearing but i cant find any reviews on how it performs when towing significant weight on the back
Gday Luke, If the truck is full loaded, and you have 3t on the trailer, it will not have enough power standard( in my opinion). You will need a remap. At 200hp for that sort of load, the truck will perform well. You will also need an airbag type hitch, to save your boat trailer A frame, and to help prevent excessive up and down movement of the front of the truck. Cheers, Karl
Hi Louise, We do not need to do a logbook. In Australia if you have a combination weight over 12t you must do one, so we are just under that luckily. Cheers
Why did you go with the AMT rather than the manual ? Good to hear the upgraded transmission cooler is working out. Is this in addition to the standard cooler or did you reroute the cooling straight to your aftermarket one. BTW nice detailed review.
Gday John, The cooler is in addition to the standard one. It is connected before the factory one, as I was concerned it may cool the auto too much in cooler weather. This way the radiator fluid will heat up the oil as it passes through if that is the case. The reason for the AMT was I was thinking into the future, when I’m slightly older and didn’t want the effort of a clutch. Katty also preferred the AMT. Cheers, karl
The front diff might be tricked into locking by a light application of the brakes while the wheel is spinning. The original Hummer had auto diff lockers that could be locked this way.
Hi Steve, I have tried that, and it did not work for me. I tried all sorts of brake pressure and I could not really get the power to the wheel that had grip. It was in sand on a rutted hill…..
@@nowhereboundtouring Interesting as I have been stuck once in deep sand, I believe one front wheel was spinning and digging a hole, but I cannot be sure. Regardless, the front and rear axles were both stuck in sand, so I used tracks to get out. As my NPS 75/155 is manual, it is hard to operate the brakes and at the same time let the clutch out, apply throttle and lightly use the brake pedal; not to mention that the steering wheel column is also in the road..... My front axle also has a torsen differential, it is brilliant on slippery stuff, be that sand, mud or anything else. I think it is one of the best things and am thinking of adding a rear locker if I can afford it (justify it). With a rear locker and the torsen up front, one can pretty much guarantee movement to extricate out of most things and retain the ability to steer. With a locker on the front, steering is iffy. You can drive forward with a front locker as fast as you wish, but turning is problematic.
Hi Allan, I found in sand like a beach, it works good. Only when one wheel is in the air, is where I have issues. I like manual control of most things, hence air lockers suit me great. If you don’t use them correctly, then it is the drivers fault, and you can’t blame anything else 😊
Hi Roam4fun, All the truck products come from All Terrain Warriors. I have no hesitation in recommending any of their products, and their customer service is good as well. Dash mat is from Isuzu, along with seat covers and fitted rubber front floor mats. 👍
If you change to lithium you run the risk of burning the whole truck to the ground, look at how many electric cars and trucks are burning world wide due to overcharging
Hi John, Our system ( in the canopy) is designed for either lead acid or lithium, so we have the option of either. In hind-site, I would now choose lithium for weight savings and reducer recharge time. Cheers, karl
Hi great review. I am In process of buying new truck. I am between fuso and isuzu with manual gear. I read a lot of negative reviews for both of them and I am confuse. What is your opinion between fuso and your truck? Thank you In advance for your help
Gday gtm559, The basic differences are: Isuzu has a higher load capacity, and as a result of this is constructed stronger. Bigger drive train, bigger chassis etc. the motor is a 5.2l but of a lower output compared to the fuso. The cost for the Isuzu is also more. Cheers, karl
Tim, The electric bike is a “Earth Ant Fat Bike”. We purchased it from the electric bike super store in Melbourne. We have had requests to do a vid review on the bike, which we should have done in the next month or so. Cheers, karl
Hi Marcel, I’m not sure if the doors are set up the same, but knowing Isuzu they probably are. If you remove one of the bolts retaining the hinge to the door, you will know. Below the bolt head, above the thread there is a locating bulge. The new bolts don’t have this, so there is extra clearance in the hinge bolt hole, which allows for adjustment. If yours has the bulge, simply replace them with standard style bolts of the same grade. Cheers, karl.
@@nowhereboundtouring thanks mate. I actually called in to the local dealer and spoke to them about it. One of the lady’s there knew exactly what i was talking about and has ordered bolts for me. Apparently was a recall item. Such a small thing that has always annoyed me, such an easy fix!
I was able to get 2 scheel mann seats in mine with some modification and custom mounting plates. It requires making a new lid for the engine access but it's totally worth it.
Hi Sidek, The truck that is best is the one that suits your requirements best. They all have good and not so good points. Different size and load capacities and therefore different drive train strengths etc. A lighter smaller vehicle will have advantages in certain rough 4WD situations, so it really depends on what you need. Cheers, karl
Hi Paul, I was more concerned about the possible dust and water that could get in, not just the fuel leaking out. This has now been fixed, ATW has replaced the tanks and caps, and no more issues. We are not sure why the old ones were leaking. Cheers karl
I grew a beard when we were in lockdown for the first time in spring 2020. And I still have it. Easy decision as I'm living as a single. Maybe Karl would have to get Katty's okay for a beard?
@@nowhereboundtouring I want to build out a camper, I have a VW camper and have done some trips, time for something bigger. Likely would do another trip across Mexico stuff like that. nothing serious off road.
sorry I do not get the km .. rating I am looking for fuel milage in MPG? and what the total miles on the motor I can expect. When does the average motor die ? 250k 500k ? miles
@@nowhereboundtouring Another question if I may, engine running - good. At idle or increased revs ? You may find at idle the alternator isnt creating enough amps output. Winch draws huge amps and recommendation is run at 2000 to 2500rpm. winch for 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds.Allows battery some recovery time. Might be the answer and no spend !
i have alloy rims and i hold my breath every time i do a creek crossing or over any exposed rocks due to structural damage especially buckling, do you run a tube? if not, could be a major problem when out bush, informative vid cheers
Gday Jorrum, We do not run tubes. These alloy rims are very thick, and I don’t have any concerns about that sort of damage. I think they will take a lot of abuse before they break. Cheers, karl
Hi James, The real question is, better at what? Each vehicle has good and bad points depending on your requirements. What do you need out the vehicle? I.e. if you need a 7.5t vehicle, then iveco would not suit ( although they are just releasing a 7t one I have heard). If you need exceptional off road performance, it is good at that. If you need reliability and low service costs, then it does not perform well in this requirement. Cheers, Karl
Gday bobcat man, It is like most 4WD,s you buy. They can all generally do with some improvements to alter them to suit your needs better. Standard the Isuzu is an ok 4WD, and quite reliable, comparable to all the other similar vehicles. The Iveco daily has a greater 4wd ability standard, but it is only 5t. (The new release is 7t, but I have no idea how it performs off road).
just picked up my new twin cab last week and in the process of decking it out for a multi year trip. just the dog and i... i enjoyed the content of this vid. thankyou.
New truck, that means you have plenty of projects to do. Hope the vid helped you a bit.
Cheers, karl
Really in-depth review of the touring Isuzu without the B..S.
keep us all informed how you fix the problem with those front boots.
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Thanks Joe, will do.
Cheers, karl
Excellent review guys. Really appreciate the time and effort you've put in to this video. I'm 15,000km in on my truck so far and this has given me food for thought moving forward with how I continue to build my truck. Happy and safe travels!
Thanks Caleb.
Hi there. Great information. Glad you are living the dream. I have a 4x4 Mitsubishi Canter and yes it has the guards protecting the CV boots. We put extended springs in the front to give a better ride and recently genuine sheepskin seat covers which makes the seats more comfortable for longer periods of travel. I love my truck and can't wait to go full time touring. Thank you for the videos.
Hi Hendricks,
We are glad you enjoyed it. We also like our truck, and are happy we purchased it👍
You always do a great job guys, so we'll keep giving you those thumbs up 🙂
A nice balanced long term review of the truck and the modifications to it. We've got the guards on our CV boots, but I'm going to improve the level of coverage they provide as they are not perfect by any means. We'll be interested to see the video on your recovery gear. Our truck has a hydraulic PTO winch and it's great for saving batteries, not so great if for some reason the engine is out of action and you need the winch! No plans in our future for a van and life on the road in one, but perhaps an additional review of your van might be good for others who are thinking along those lines.
Looks to be a nice spot to spend time in lockdown, here's hoping you get back out on the road sooner rather than later. As soon as I catch up on a couple more things here I'll send some more reading material for those quiet nights. Safe stay, take care, A&J
Gday A & J,
I would love to have a PTO winch, I originally priced a hydraulic PTO winch, but it was way to costly…..
We may to do the van, that is a good idea.
Katty is keen for more reading, so that would be great.
Thanks, Karl.
Great to see an honest review of your own rig. And keep that content rolling out, we are locked down here in Greta NSW and chomping at the bit to get back out there. Thank's again and keep safe and well. PS........ post us some Avo's...... cheers 🍻
Thanks, we are currently in NSW as well, locked down eating avos 🤣
Recovery gear review and vehicle spares review coming up this Thursday, so I hope you like it.
Cheers, karl
Hi Karl, after a lot of homework and watching several TH-cam videos a specially yours I have just ordered a Isuzu nps 75-155 and hopefully I will get my hands on it by January looking forward to putting in a few mods a specially a 12 v system to start with
Cheers Amos
Well done, I hope you enjoy it. Hopefully one day we can catch up out on the tracks.
Cheers, Karl & Katty.
such a wholesome couple love the vids
Hey thanks for such a lovely comment 👍 ⭐️ Cheers Katty and Karl
A great review. I really like the Grey Shrike-thrush calling in the background.
Thanks Jack, we appreciate the feedback. The truck is still going well ( apart from a few minor issues😁). Now 5 years on the road.
With the accessory batteries powering the winch, if they're deep cycle lead acid I have an idea high rate discharge will injure them.
With the snorkle, I have heard the genuine design greatly assists air flow, however that's not much help with a guts full of water. It strikes me there are a lot of joins in the clean air tubing, unless cracking is an issue a one piece may be better. And maybe mount the air filter assembley on the roof, we used the Donalson precleaners even on the primemovers, look uncool but they work well.
Good review, Ive found Isuzu to be the best value for parts but inflexible on warranty, I'd still buy another one but of couse nothing is perfect.
Gday John,
Thanks for all the info.
I found that the Donaldson pre cleaners work great when you are moving slow ( collect all the dust) but as soo as you get to highway speeds, all the dust gets stirred up and sucked in. I even tried the super big diameter ones, and same still happened?
Cheers, karl
I've seen on tractors the bottom step using cable drops welded. That way if it hits it flexes out of the way. Cheers from Northern California!!!
I was looking at doing that originally, as the steps were a lot lower. In the end I just shortened the bottom step to make it higher, and re welded it.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers from Australia 👍
Great work you two 👍🏻 I like the set up and pros and cons plus upgrades you’ve made 👌🏻👌🏻 I really like checking out peoples different set ups for ideas for the future.
Thanks.
Agree 100% with the air intake. The canters are the same. Not a snorkel 🤿
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I’ve had my Canter (2021) up to the door handles and no water in the intake. Haven’t modded the intake at all
70 series factory Toyota snorkel leaks as well!
Is there any info after market air intake available?
@chris Chapman I have looked at Donaldson Powercore filters to mount between cab and canopy. All 4” pipe and get rid of everything else. It would be a DIY job but not too difficult.
This guy would make a great quality control for any company
👍 I would love that.
Raise your axle vents high as you can,or put vents into your snorkel tube ,tap into snorkel tube above seat height,keeps dust out of axle housings,axles that become submerged cool off causing a vacuum effect pulling water into housing ,ruining lube!!!
Hi Sylvia,
We have breather extensions on all of our diffs, gearboxes, fuel tanks etc.
Thanks for your comment, as you are correct.
Cheers, karl
Excellent review on the truck and your conversions 👍👌i will be Dowling this one, as if i win lotto 🤔 great job mate as always on your videos. Thanks; you help people out lot's 👍👍👍😉
Hi Geoff,
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Cheers, karl
An excellent and thoughtful review. Well done and many thanks for sharing
Thanks Andrew.
That was a well thought out review, thanks.
I wasn't aware you were having issues with the fuel caps leaking. My first thought was that when your braking, the fuel is splashing up under the caps as the filler necks are both at the front of the tanks. Maybe a neck extension or a remote filler neck, this would further the cap from the fuel, reducing its potential to splash and leak.
Just an observation, take care and enjoy those lovely avocados!!!
Thanks Gary,
We brought up the leaks in a previous vid, and have been working on it ever since, now given up and ATW will swap out tanks .
Thanks.
@@nowhereboundtouring
Can you put something that fully deals off the neck inside the cap...e.g.
www.huntingdonfusion.com/docs/HFTCorporate/Pipestoppers-Short%20Form%20Catalogue-WEB-P.pdf
then weld on a 6mm hollow stub on the filler neck between the fuel level and this seal...
run a thin 6mm fuel resistant hose up inside the canopy to the top of the canopy with a small replaceable plastic fuel filter as the air/dust filter...
weld a small stub to the canopy roof bent over 180 degrees after exiting the canopy ..a miniature of what you see on underground fuel tanks at a servo?
This breather is would stop suction/pressure as the fuel level changes in the tank from use and from expansion and contraction from temperature changes.....and to stop those persistent diesel fumes from making the dogs (and humans) nauseous.
Gday John,
I get what you are saying, but luckily we will not have to worry about it. We will just swap the tanks over with ATW for ones that don’t leak, and hopefully that will be the end of it. 👍
@@nowhereboundtouring
Thanks for the reply.
As you know these days the closed and sealed fuel systems with the charcoal canister form an integral part of the anti pollution gear, with the clicky screw cap and it's seal almost universal.
Hard to lock those...but you could hide one under an enlarged filler neck...with the locking cap over the top.....Charger style!
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If your still concerned about intake leaks. While the engine is running, spray WD40 around potential leaks before the turbo and the engine speed will increase if it is passing into the engine. After the turbo, while the engine is running spray soapy water around suspect leaks and it will create bubbles at the leaks.
I'm not familiar with the following but for the swivel hub boots maybe make and secure a heavy rubber mud flap on the tie rod to offer some protection. Could also investigate a metal but has potential to do additional damage if it comes off.
Hi Steve,
You rubber idea might be a good option👍
Thanks, karl
@@nowhereboundtouring Something like the "Stone Guard Flap OME 662" off the front sway bar in front of the CV boot may be suitable protection for the boot.
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G'day Karl, with regards to the canopy doors you could try wrapping gaffa/cloth tape around the pins of the doors so there is insulation from metal rubbing on metal.
Hi Phil,
Thanks for the idea. When the wear gets excessive, I think I will insert a brass bush into the worn hole… we will see.
Cheers, karl
Appreciate your assessment. Cheers guys!
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The main reason I went for a Hino instead of an Isuzu (or Mitsubishi) was due to the flexing door problem, which Hino does not have due to the mirrors being further back on the door.........did not know the fix was so easy...lol....thanks for the tip.
The Hino seems like a good truck. I have heard nothing bad about them ( except the 1st series had a gear box issue, that has now been rectified). It should give you years of good travels 👍
Really well presented experienced review Guys. Would another set of steps alongside the existing ones be an easy fix for the RTT access. This would give you a step for each foot. Thanks for sharing, enjoy the avocado harvest, take care and stay safe, Cheers.
Thanks Bigkev, we have missed your comments, hope all is well.
We will need to look at the steps one day, but they are low on the priority list….
I need to manufacture a jacking plate first.
Cheers, karl
Currently looking at buying one. Thanks for the review
We are glad you liked the video.
Cheers, karl & katty
AMT gearbox I work for a major transport company......... which I will not say they have had big problems with them around the 100 thousand kms. You will hear a grinding nose when it's in first. The doors leak when it rains . There a great truck to drive, great motors . Seat you can get both seats air rides. Transport company get the seat changed..
Hi Neil, thanks for the heads up.
Cheers, karl
Gday mate, just a quick comment regarding the boots. I used to work at as an isuzu dealership and dealt with a lot of station vehicles who were rough as on the gear. Seen a few people use a bit of lay flat hose mounted to the hub then hose clamped around the housing, just ensure you have the full range of motion but seems to work well
Hi Anthony,
Thanks for the tip, that’s a good idea.
Cheers, karl
That was an excellent review! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Scott. 👍
Put an extension on your fuel filler tube making it higher and put a different lockable lid on??? 👍
Gday Big Red,
We have had the tanks replaced, and it all seems ok now. A new filler cap welded on was our last resort.
Cheers, karl
Always interested in this set-up when we see it on the road. Thanks for the detailed review. Cheers.
Thanks, I m glad you liked the review.
Cheers, karl
Well done cheers for that 👍🍻🇦🇺
Thanks.
Karl, that was a brilliant no BS description of things, as usual you teach me new things every time. I had no idea the air filter housing had that one way valve underneath. When I'm able to do so, I intend to check out a retired CFA, NPS 300 which had as standard, a waterproof air intake fitted.
I understand all (or at least some) of the CFA NPS 300 units were fitted with these as part of their fit out. CFA is Country Fire Authority, which is Victoria's volunteer fire brigade for those unfamiliar with the acronym.
I too have worried about the front rubber boots on the CV joints.
We changed our seats to Stratos units, in our single cab chassis version. My missus needs to have a duck board under her feet on the passenger side, because, as you mentioned, these seats are higher up. She too is quite short and she was adamant that she would not be able to operate the pedals and even sat in the drivers seat showing me her feet were just at the wrong angle and we had made a big mistake. Well, her first drive on some dirt track was a revelation; couldn't wipe the smile from her face. If ever we meet up, you can check our seats out.
Gday Allan,
It would be good to get some photos of the nps 300 air set up if you are able. The CFA trucks also have a B pillar strengthener ( internal roll bar, rephrased for vic roads) that I am very interested in.
If we do happen to catch up, a seat test would be great. Thanks.
Excellent, loved the review. Thanks
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Great video guys, thanks
My dream car has always been a troopy but the price is not far off what these trucks sell for. I don't travel full time but my guts telling me the truck would be the smarter investment
Hi Josh,
Trucks are good value for money. Slower, rougher, legal with 37’ tyres, but can carry way more. Can do 90+% of tracks you would normally do in a modded 4WD, outlast any landcruiser etc for sure.
Cheers, karl
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Thanks for the reply Karl. I think all that's left for me to do now is upgrade my license to get some hours behind the wheel. I feel like after that I'll know if it is for me or not. Will going for a LR license suffice to drive with a 7t gvm? All of the driving schools ive looked at don't offer LR for some reason
More and more people are starting to catch on that trucks are a better fit for their needs. 90% is a very small compromise to make.
Did you find a fix to protect the cv boot by any chance? Hopefully it's your video I'm thinking of that highlighted this issue. I've watched too many channels to keep track aha
I've sent atw an email to find out if they can delivery vehicles interstate but I haven't heard back yet but I assume they're busy getting settled into the new year
@JoshSinnott97
Hi Josh,
A LR licence is all you need, but MR is the same test, and normally in the same truck, so most people just get the MR.
No real solution for the CV boots yet.
ATW can normally deliver interstate via your local Isuzu dealer.
Cheers, karl
Thanks for all of your help mate, I appreciate it
I looked into the cv boot guards and it looks like AAV4X4 are manufacturing their own now, $95 a pair. They made a post on their Facebook page (25/10/23). Hopefully that's a viable solution for you 🙂
@JoshSinnott97
Thanks Josh 👍
I think with all your canopy latches you would be best to get some plastic bushes made. Yes they would wear but easy to replace. Metal on metal is always going to wear
Yes , I agree. I was thinking maybe a brass bush?
Cheers, karl
@@nowhereboundtouring yeah for sure. Was thinking someone with a 3D printer could knock some up out a plastic . I’d say brass would last longer
That is a good idea, thanks 👍
thank you for sharing the video
Thanks for watching Robert 👍
Beautiful bird sounds
Thanks 👍
thank you for share great Ideal on your Isuzu
love my Isuzu crew cab 300/75
No worries Robert. 👍
Love the new wheels
Hi Ian,
They do look very shiny 😁
A truck's a truck 🚚 put accommodation on the back and four wheel drive it's still a truck. 😂
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Excellent no bullshit review Karl, thanks guys. Which Isuzu engine does the truck run?
Hi Benny,
The truck has the 5.2l, 4 cylinder.
Cheers, karl
Great video, thanks guys. I love how much detail you pack in. Out of curiosity, why don’t you have the dogs in the cab with you when you travel?
Hi Jeremy,
I said with this vehicle, I did not want the fur flying around in the cab, covering everything including your lunch ( we had enough of that in the last vehicle). That’s why we built them their dog boxes in the back 😀
Cheers, Karl
Wow good job.
Thanks Capt Bob👍
Great review. Cheers all helps with my choice between nps and fuso
Thanks Stuart, get a drive of them both if you can, that may help you decision as well?
Cheers, Karl
Thanks for the video
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Am loving this series (watching the Truck Information video series), and using it for inspiration and research on whether to go down a similar route (I love the idea of truck + caravan). Question for you - what is the licencing requirement for this combination? Is it LR (Light Rigid), or MR (Medium Rigid)? Looking at the Isuzu NPS tech sheet for the GVM and GCM, this appears to be LR?
Hi,
You do require a LR license, but you would just get a MR as it is the same test that is normally in the same vehicle as the LR test.
Cheers,
Karl
What a great video great content
Thanks Alan.
Fantastic
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Thanks for sharing this info!
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Why not ask a upholstery to redo your seats. We have done this with our Fuso and they are now great to sit in all day. (not cheap but worth it)
Gday Marc,
Thanks for the idea, that’s something we may consider in the future👍
Try snow chains it might sound stupid but you will be surprised how far you can go better than a locker but when you use the two together you'll be very surprised
👍, we do have them.
Cheers, karl
Good insight, I've been playing with the idea of a truck, leaning towards Isuzu. I'm guessing you compared this truck against a canter and a hino, what made you go Isuzu? The iveco looked good until you see what owners say about them
Hi Jarrod,
I was looking between the Isuzu , mits and Hino. Iveco was out due to reliability and service costs, but I was also after a 7.5t vehicle.
Hino was to new to the market, only just being released. Mitsubishi is good and I was aware that the Isuzu was generally built with stronger components and has great reliability and spares availability within Australia, so I chose it.
Now I would reconsider all three as they have altered their models ( but Isuzu still has the 5.2l motor) vs 4l for the others.
Cheers, karl
Excellent review video, thanxs for that, little disppointing after spending 100K on some of those isuzu issues
agree but you do get bigger issues with some other vehicles. So although not perfect have a sound basis.
Cheers Katty
@@nowhereboundtouring yes for sure, is currently my truck of choice
Nice review after a year on the road. Maybe Lithium batteries might be be an option for the truck. they have a big cranking rating and might be better for the 24v winch and about a third the weight.
Hi Terry,
That may be a good option, but you would have to consider the charging circuit requirements. Im not sure what would require altering.
Cheers, karl
@@nowhereboundtouring Hi Karl. I'm currently using twin under bonnet Lithium batteries on my N60 Hilux with the existing charging alternator. I'm considering putting them on the NPS. DCS in QLD are providing 12v but pretty sure 24v would be ok. I also have the 25000 lb. Sherpa winch and was interested to hear your feedback on the existing battery lack.
cheers mate.
Let me know how it goes if you do end up getting them. I would be interested.
Thanks
Do U have location here in Luzon, Philippines we want to test N drive,supposed we buy also...
No, we do not sell trucks 👍
Goodride = China
Toyo = Japanese company. May or may not be all made in Japan but the blend and construction would be according to Japanese specifications (subject to bending of the quality instructions which is known to sometimes happen compromising the original construction instructions if made outside Japan).
But I think by the above you would get the drift of why the Toyo's are performing better.
Yes, totally agree. I wish they had a better selection available, that would suit us.
Cheers, karl
Great vid mate. Been thinking of getting a truck.. in regards to the cv boots does ATW make guards for them?
Gday Bruno,
ATW does not yet make the CV boot guard for the NPS. It is on their to do list, but they may need more encouragement from prospective purchasers. I have reminded them that I am keen to purchase a set.
Cheers, karl
We have these in the NSW RFS. They are prone to cracked frames, burnt clutches and the very bouncy ride. The auto version is much better.
That doesn’t sound like a good experience. I have not heard of that before….except for the bouncy ride.
Cheers, Karl.
Watched your videos🙏 looking at a single cab for me and the bride. Nothing like your awesome rig, what’s the fuel consumption like fully loaded and do you have an idea of unloaded with just an empty tray?
Gday Ryan,
Fully loaded about 24l /100km, unloaded I think about 20l/100km, but I’m not sure as we are always fully loaded.
Cheers, karl
What exactly is the set up for the tran cooler you added please? Cheers Robert
Hi Robert,
I made the cooler. The plans are on our web site. It has been on the truck for 18 months now, with no issues at all.
Cheers, karl
How do you find the truck when towing? Im considering one to tow a large boat (about 3t). I know it's fine for weight load and the gearing but i cant find any reviews on how it performs when towing significant weight on the back
Gday Luke,
If the truck is full loaded, and you have 3t on the trailer, it will not have enough power standard( in my opinion). You will need a remap. At 200hp for that sort of load, the truck will perform well. You will also need an airbag type hitch, to save your boat trailer A frame, and to help prevent excessive up and down movement of the front of the truck.
Cheers,
Karl
Hey Guys :) just a question, do u need to complete a logbook for the truck
Hi Louise,
We do not need to do a logbook. In Australia if you have a combination weight over 12t you must do one, so we are just under that luckily.
Cheers
Why did you go with the AMT rather than the manual ? Good to hear the upgraded transmission cooler is working out. Is this in addition to the standard cooler or did you reroute the cooling straight to your aftermarket one. BTW nice detailed review.
Gday John,
The cooler is in addition to the standard one. It is connected before the factory one, as I was concerned it may cool the auto too much in cooler weather. This way the radiator fluid will heat up the oil as it passes through if that is the case.
The reason for the AMT was I was thinking into the future, when I’m slightly older and didn’t want the effort of a clutch. Katty also preferred the AMT.
Cheers, karl
Hey mate where did you get the auto transmission cooler? Great video!👍
Gday CNC,
I made it. I can tell you what cooler cores I used and any other info if you need to construct one.
Cheers, karl
The front diff might be tricked into locking by a light application of the brakes while the wheel is spinning. The original Hummer had auto diff lockers that could be locked this way.
Hi Steve,
I have tried that, and it did not work for me. I tried all sorts of brake pressure and I could not really get the power to the wheel that had grip. It was in sand on a rutted hill…..
@@nowhereboundtouring Interesting as I have been stuck once in deep sand, I believe one front wheel was spinning and digging a hole, but I cannot be sure. Regardless, the front and rear axles were both stuck in sand, so I used tracks to get out. As my NPS 75/155 is manual, it is hard to operate the brakes and at the same time let the clutch out, apply throttle and lightly use the brake pedal; not to mention that the steering wheel column is also in the road.....
My front axle also has a torsen differential, it is brilliant on slippery stuff, be that sand, mud or anything else. I think it is one of the best things and am thinking of adding a rear locker if I can afford it (justify it). With a rear locker and the torsen up front, one can pretty much guarantee movement to extricate out of most things and retain the ability to steer. With a locker on the front, steering is iffy. You can drive forward with a front locker as fast as you wish, but turning is problematic.
Hi Allan,
I found in sand like a beach, it works good. Only when one wheel is in the air, is where I have issues.
I like manual control of most things, hence air lockers suit me great. If you don’t use them correctly, then it is the drivers fault, and you can’t blame anything else 😊
Thanks
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Where do you purchase your aftermarket products from? For example, the radiator guard, dashboard Matt, etc. ? Thanks
Hi Roam4fun,
All the truck products come from All Terrain Warriors. I have no hesitation in recommending any of their products, and their customer service is good as well.
Dash mat is from Isuzu, along with seat covers and fitted rubber front floor mats.
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If you change to lithium you run the risk of burning the whole truck to the ground, look at how many electric cars and trucks are burning world wide due to overcharging
Hi John,
Our system ( in the canopy) is designed for either lead acid or lithium, so we have the option of either.
In hind-site, I would now choose lithium for weight savings and reducer recharge time.
Cheers, karl
Hi great review. I am In process of buying new truck. I am between fuso and isuzu with manual gear. I read a lot of negative reviews for both of them and I am confuse. What is your opinion between fuso and your truck? Thank you In advance for your help
Gday gtm559,
The basic differences are:
Isuzu has a higher load capacity, and as a result of this is constructed stronger. Bigger drive train, bigger chassis etc. the motor is a 5.2l but of a lower output compared to the fuso.
The cost for the Isuzu is also more.
Cheers, karl
Another great video, thank you, FYI your electric bike what brand and type is it. Cheers
Tim,
The electric bike is a “Earth Ant Fat Bike”.
We purchased it from the electric bike super store in Melbourne. We have had requests to do a vid review on the bike, which we should have done in the next month or so.
Cheers, karl
Karl, is it the folding model, thanks Tim
Yes, with the 100mm wide tyres, and optional front basket.
Nice review. I have an older npr200 where the wind gets in the doors at 90+km/h. Do you know if the same screw fix will help?
Hi Marcel,
I’m not sure if the doors are set up the same, but knowing Isuzu they probably are. If you remove one of the bolts retaining the hinge to the door, you will know. Below the bolt head, above the thread there is a locating bulge. The new bolts don’t have this, so there is extra clearance in the hinge bolt hole, which allows for adjustment. If yours has the bulge, simply replace them with standard style bolts of the same grade.
Cheers, karl.
@@nowhereboundtouring thanks mate. I actually called in to the local dealer and spoke to them about it. One of the lady’s there knew exactly what i was talking about and has ordered bolts for me. Apparently was a recall item. Such a small thing that has always annoyed me, such an easy fix!
I was able to get 2 scheel mann seats in mine with some modification and custom mounting plates. It requires making a new lid for the engine access but it's totally worth it.
Hi Elliott,
We may do this one day, when funds permit. It would be nice. Thanks.
Cheers, Karl
Which truck better among japanese tech mitsubishi,hino,ud for rough 4×4
Hi Sidek,
The truck that is best is the one that suits your requirements best. They all have good and not so good points. Different size and load capacities and therefore different drive train strengths etc. A lighter smaller vehicle will have advantages in certain rough 4WD situations, so it really depends on what you need.
Cheers, karl
Why don’t you get fuel filler extensions
Hi Paul,
I was more concerned about the possible dust and water that could get in, not just the fuel leaking out. This has now been fixed, ATW has replaced the tanks and caps, and no more issues. We are not sure why the old ones were leaking.
Cheers karl
Karl you might as well grow a beard at the same time, don’t think this lockdown will be over before Xmas.
Hi John,
I think you are correct.👍
I grew a beard when we were in lockdown for the first time in spring 2020. And I still have it.
Easy decision as I'm living as a single.
Maybe Karl would have to get Katty's okay for a beard?
Katty says no…….
Cant imagine how bad your back has become. Cab overs destroy the back
George,
Our backs are currently all 👍
The parabolic springs and super singles make them a totally different truck to drive
what is the milage of these rigs .. I can't decide a box Van or cargo van
Hi David,
Standard they get around 20/100km, after mods between 23 to 27l/ 100km, depending on what you are doing.
Cheers
@@nowhereboundtouring I want to build out a camper, I have a VW camper and have done some trips, time for something bigger. Likely would do another trip across Mexico stuff like that. nothing serious off road.
sorry I do not get the km .. rating I am looking for fuel milage in MPG? and what the total miles on the motor I can expect. When does the average motor die ? 250k 500k ? miles
David,
Motor are rated for 600000km, meaning 90% of motors will go that far before major work or rebuild
You will need to convert to miles.
Cheers
May I ask what sort of fuel economy if I can use that word haha do you get per 100kms on average
Wazhe,
We normally get 24l per 100km, fully loaded at 11t.
Just curious, your voltage issue when operating the winch - engine off or running ?
Hi John,
Engine is running, I think it just needs larger batteries to help. I think the alternator is around 100A, 24v.
@@nowhereboundtouring Another question if I may, engine running - good. At idle or increased revs ?
You may find at idle the alternator isnt creating enough amps output. Winch draws huge amps and recommendation is run at 2000 to 2500rpm.
winch for 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds.Allows battery some recovery time. Might be the answer and no spend !
Thanks John,
I understand all of this.
Cheers, Karl
i have alloy rims and i hold my breath every time i do a creek crossing or over any exposed rocks due to structural damage especially buckling, do you run a tube? if not, could be a major problem when out bush, informative vid cheers
Gday Jorrum,
We do not run tubes. These alloy rims are very thick, and I don’t have any concerns about that sort of damage. I think they will take a lot of abuse before they break.
Cheers, karl
Is the iveco daily better?
Hi James,
The real question is, better at what?
Each vehicle has good and bad points depending on your requirements.
What do you need out the vehicle?
I.e. if you need a 7.5t vehicle, then iveco would not suit ( although they are just releasing a 7t one I have heard).
If you need exceptional off road performance, it is good at that.
If you need reliability and low service costs, then it does not perform well in this requirement.
Cheers, Karl
Ivecos do sensors then take months to get them I'd steer clear
More shots of the actual vehicle and less of you in the shot, we wanna see the product pls, do voice over if you may.
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So really Isuzu 4x4 standard is good for cross a verge not for real 4x4ing
Gday bobcat man,
It is like most 4WD,s you buy. They can all generally do with some improvements to alter them to suit your needs better. Standard the Isuzu is an ok 4WD, and quite reliable, comparable to all the other similar vehicles. The Iveco daily has a greater 4wd ability standard, but it is only 5t. (The new release is 7t, but I have no idea how it performs off road).
Isuzu isnt really known for quality products just ride on the coat tails of toyota as in its japanese so its good but isuzu not so much
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Should have bought a HINO 300
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holy smokes get rid of it nothing but trouble
Hmmm, get rid of Kathryn…. But I like her.
Cheers