I trust you implicitly. Your channel and content is fantastic. I've found you inspiring. I'm sorry to watch and see the toll the trolls are taking on you. We have all learned a lot from your documented experiences. Thank you.
Sorry but you are.... One of THE BEST. MOST experienced 4x4,r in the World.... I have learned so much from you. That oneday when im able to build and go on my own adventures I will be better prepared than wat I ever would have been. Thank you. A.S.P.W
I don't understand the haters. I'm sitting here with a rum and coke, watching some content that I find very interesting for free. I like some of your builds better than others but I appreciate the fact that you're always trying to find new ways to do things and new variations. It's like I get to test different ideas without spending any money. But of course, nothing beats your first Canning Stock trip. That was majestic.
Bula Andrew, please don’t stop covering the tough bits and failures, many just show the flawless trips and sunsets, seeing the challenging times are equally, if not more valuable than the shiny bits.
Hi Andrew. I am a South African and I absolutely love your work. You are on the nail calling some South Africans arrogant and I would even call there assumptions ignorant. Thank you for your positive and informative and educational work.
Hi Andrew, my partner and i are in the early stages of a 4x4 hiace after touring in a 2017 hiace for a few years now. We have had times that the vehicle limited our journeys. We have decided to bite the bullet and spend the money on a vehicle that both suits our needs and works for us. Its so easy to travel in and set up. I have come across these haters that say its not a 4wd and your wasting your money, my response is i am a pioneer and you will thank me when you try and buy one. Chin up keep moving forward.
Andrew, I have a Dymo label on my work laptop that says, 'Only one fool gives another fool the time of day.' It works for me at least twice a week. I watched that video and didn’t think anything at all when you get stuck things like that happen, you handled it and had all the gear.. keep up the great videos mate.
Your problem Andrew is that you don’t know how much some people (like me) appreciate your experience and love seeing you get stuck and seeing how you use your experience to get out. Some people have low range in their cars but would not know when to use it. The know it alls who watch your videos must make their own videos. They must make a “know it all” channel. Been driving my Discovery for 2 years and have never gotten stuck because I have been watching your videos (and know what not to do). 2 weekends ago I was driving behind 3 Jeep Wranglers. They got stuck and I didn’t. The only difference between me and them is that I would ask, “what Would Andrew Do?” 😂
Cheer up mate! Being so passionate it is normal to miss the obvious: as of today (2 weeks later) 23.000 people viewed the episode with the recovery from Namibia, 1.200 applauded and 161 felt the urge to comment, most of them in a positive way. That's 7/1.000 people, less than 1%, that left a comment and for sure much less than 2/1.000 had the urge to say something negative and stupid. The rest of us just enjoyed it quietly, 993/1.000 people it is, that had the luck to stay at home and live the adventure we don't get to have but we dream of it, quietly and respectfully, some of us (more than 52/1.000) just clapping at the end. And that is a massive positive result!
Please don't stop filming the tough bits. It's a learning experience for you and us. To hell with the haters! Thanks Andrew from the US. There are a lot of us, myself included, who don't go out to find the tough shit to drive over. I Just don't enjoy it. Thanks again.
@xoverland I am a first-generation Overlander from South Africa and from watching your videos gave me the confidence to tackle some of the most challenging roads because I learned so much from you. You will rob us so much when you stop filming some of your challenges and how you tackle them.
Hey Andrew, don’t worry about the extreme off-roaders. There are sooo many of us that are over landers that follow you that the others don’t matter. Do what you do best, we love it.
Don't forget , Andrew , that the Loudest Voices of Criticism are usually ALSO the ones that know the LEAST . Keep it up " Sir David " . Cheers from Australia . I am currently doing a MAJOR resurrection and Resto Mod of a Series3 - 109 , as a Solo Overlander .
Thank you for your wonderful channel. I'm with you 100% on the low range aspect. I've been involved with 4x4's in Southern Africa in one form or another. Growing up with a Natal Parks Board dad we saw all sorts of things in places like Maputaland and Northern Zululand. I've studied your training material thoroughly and used your strategies and tactics with great success. I trained up to facilitator on the 4x4 basic and advanced unit standards and trained for many years. I cannot believe you wouldn't have done everything in your immense experience to operate your 4x4 responsibly, safelyand with sympathy for environment and machine. Well done for the beautiful productions and great technical content and the ability to tickle the funny bone. I would dearly love to sit around the campfire with you and your lovely family one day, preferably in the Southern African bush. I learnt to drive very young on an FJ45 around the St. Lucia area where dad was Warden In Charge. That HiAce 4x4 van will do immensely well here. I'm sory about my rude compatriots, there also many very good hearted and decent people in my circle of friends. Best wishes for your project and safe travels! Regards, Craig🍻
The comments "you shold have done this x" and "Why didn't you do x" in my opinion are not negativity, rather, it is stupidity. "Do not attribute malice to that which can be explained by stupidity" I really hope you don't get yourself into the well known TH-cam comment downward spiral. Do and film what you love, those who don't share your interest will be filtered out soon enough. Cheers.
Don't change love your channel. Ignore negative comments Internet is full of wannabes. Just so many videos have helped me when I get stuck yes been 4 wheeling for 30 years and still get stuck sometimes. You are a legend and thank you
Mongolia ?! Fantastic destination.. Made in 10 years 25 trips to Mongolia and never been disappointed Found Friends for life.. Will go again with own vehicle in future for a summer trip. BTW, brilliant video content…❤ Cheers from Germany
I actually enjoyed watching the “stuck” portion as always I learned a lot and got tremendous value from watching the expedition. Again I am inspired by your experiences. Thank you
Andrew, you really don't need to respond to critics or say anything to justify your position. The success of your channel says it all. We have all come across people who tell us how they could do our job better. Just ignore them. I am one of those people who would love to enact one of your builds. I even found an importer in the UK who had a brand new 78. I had watched all your builds and bookmarked where I could purchase all the parts to replicate (as far as possible) your vehicle. Unfortunately the plan fell apert when I took my wife to see it. I suppose your original comment still holds true - you've (both!) really got to want one
Hi Andrew,you most probably have the most 4x4 experience in the world not only driving, camping, filming, building and photography,you are also one of the best editors and story telling and very professional in what you do, if there is one single South African that can do all of that I would gladly subscribe to his channel.i am also South African. Thank you and please keep doing what you do as long as possible
Please don't stop showing what you do when you get stuck. I want to see how you deal with these problems. Getting stuck is very much a part of overlanding and you are an expert that knows what to do. I want to start overlanding myself, and look to channels like yours to see how you handle these problems! Please ignore these tar road "experts" when they criticize!
100% agree. Same here. Seeing ASW stuck and how he handles this situations give confidence that and how to do the recovery. Really like it and i am thankful for this.
1. Though I like the trips you do, I am attracted to the creativity you come up with for your builds. 2. Stop paying attention and responding to negative comments. It does not deserve your time or energy.
The Africa Series has been very worthwhile and I look forward to many more years of watching you being on trips. Soon I may be able to purchase my own 4WD vehicle or go on a trial 4WD trip with a rented one. I have been following you for 10 years soon and always appreciated your integrity and wisdom.
Hey Andrew. Only been following you for 8 months give or take. Watched a heap of your stuff as have been a stay at home dad for a yr. Keep doing what you’re doing and ignore the keyboard warriors. You are doing, and have THE MOST AMAZING job/lifestyle that many of us are jealous about. I and many others can see you are experienced. And no need to do the “hard” tracks to prove anything. Most videos i see like that and weekends end with hydro locked engines. Broken cv’s. Destroyed tyres and rims. But those weekend warriors are just that. Weekenders. They are not travelling from one side of Oz to the other. Keep up the great content. Builds snd trips. All fantastic.
I really enjoy all of your videos. And I especially like the fact, that you're not building your trucks to go extreme offroading rather than to have great travels. I'm taking a lot of inspiration from that for my own build. When I got my truck and started planning I was looking way too much into buidling an offroader than a tourer and thanks to your videos that changed. All that offroad tech is more an insurance and peace of mind thing than a necessity especially on most legal roads here in Europe. I got allmost everywhere I wanted to go without even touching the 4x4 or low range button, but it's nice to know, that there is that kind of reserve. So long story short: Keep up the great work. I'm really looking forward to your future builds and trips.
Andrew, I think there are so many people that need to see the ways you get yourself out of a stuck situation. Forget the "Know it alls" comments. I've been doing the off road thing since 1983 and I travel landscapes for the scenic beauty, not the Hard Banger 4WDing. You present great content and your channel is superb.
Hi Andrew, I would just like to give a positive view on the fact you show the reality of 4x4 overlanding trips and that getting stuck happens to everyone at some stage. For me one of the reasons I first watched your channel and your videos was precisely because you explained the reality of getting stuck and then how to get out of the situation. Additionally I agree with you, you do need low range for the type of trips you take. I would venture to say more people who watch your channel agree with the above sentiment but that unfortunately there will always be some negative people, please don’t let the negative few impact you and the content you put out there. Keep up the great work👍👍👍
Andrew, I appreciate you filming your difficult moments. They are educational. I have done some off roading here in America, but watching you solve your problems has given me ideas about situations I’ve been in. About what equipment could have helped me. I’m no where near as experienced as you, do us novices a favor and continue to film your struggles for us. Fuck the know-it-alls! They don’t actually do anything, they just talk!
Just a small mistake Andrew : the sprinter 4x4 does have a Low Range (45% reduction) but it is optional. And the clearance is 14 cm better than the normal sprinter. What it only lacks is a diff. Lock. But I agree that your Hi ace is certainly a better off-roader with all this Land Cruiser parts 😍 and keep posting recovery stuff we love it !
Andrew thankyou for your content. After travelling and living in my Hiace Commuter around Australia for several years and for a lot of those it was an ongoing build, I decided to go down the 4WD track. I have built and now travel in a 4WD built to suit my needs, like you it is a tool to get me where i want to go. It doesn't have the living comforts of the Hiace in all weathers, but it gets me to places in greater driving comfort and where i could never go before. Over the years i have fantasied about my ultimate vehicle, from an Iveco to a ute with a slide on and everything in between. So I'm following your build with baited breath
Well you and your FILMS are the best. Not just stories, but the quality of everything you do and show us here on various platforms. You made travelling interesting. I watch one sailing channel, you, overlanding by motorcycle and one homstade chanel. Don't have time to fallow more. I did, but just don't have time anymore. You are the best of the best of The Best. In the world there aren't that many people with your knowledge and experience. And Andrew thank you for all your builds, documentaries, stories and your products & services (all of them)
Hi Andrew, Great series of videos. I worked for a geological/research company for a short time driving a 79 series landcruiser and only used low range. Low range got me where i needed to go. Lucky the machinery on the back was so heavy, traction wasn't a problem. Those V8 models are slow, cramped and old school but an experienced driver can get them anywhere within reason. Most 4wd "Beachies" only know rev the gutz out of a vehicle across sand.
Please continue showing the mishaps and problems too. There is always something to learn for us inexperienced guys. I really appreciate watching and learning how to solve these situations.
Andrew, i joined your channel recently, i respect you and the content that you share, please continue even with the mishaps, that is the only way we will learn, please ignore the rest…love your show…hope you get to read this post…
It is very sad that you will show less to none of your bogs or tricky situations. We learn so much from that, all the small little things that one does not think off but make a big difference. Thank you for what we can learn from you, it is appreciated more than words can explain. Fantastic channel
Yes do Scotland! I went on a two week roundtrip in the Scottish Highlands with my '93 Mercedes 190E in 2018 and it has been incredibly rewarding. No offroading but plenty of wild camping at beaches and lochs. Highly recommended!
You are perfectly right. Communities on the web can be incredibly offensive. I've left several groups. Rude comments from people who would never say it to my face without getting a smack. Thanks for your great videos!
I have watched your channel for years and I find no issue with showing all aspects of the trip and the travel. It makes the films, and there is no 'false jepody for clicks' in your approach. I like the no nonsense talk and the honest opinion and passion you have for things that are right or wrong and your justifications for calling out the wrong. Keep doing what you do best and ignore the keyboard warriors. I do like your offer at the end to become a worldwide tester, it will make companies up their game if they are prepared for the APW travel and expedition test tick of approval.
I love your approach to the Van Build. I love your videos of travels, and these debrief videos are excellent. Please include recoveries and don't let the negative people dictate what is uploaded. They'll find negatives on any video anyway. You're doing a great job Andrew.
Don't be afraid of getting stuck and doing a recovery, it's an opportunity to show how to get out safely for the novice drivers, its the best way to learn....yes I am a novice. I can see from your prep video's you prepare in the best way possible, again another learning opportunity for us novices. The video's you do showing the things you want to change, another learning opportunity........let alone the new ideas, products and you, not afraid to innovate. In short keep doing what you do best and what you enjoy....
Andrew I'm not an Overlander as such but I absolutely love watching your videos on your trips to some amazing places and your vehicle builds from an engineering perspective. Just brilliant. Thankyou!!
Andrew, don’t waste time with the haters and the negative ones, they are not worth even a second of your time. Those that are haters or are negative have issues in their own lives and are best ignored when behaving badly. We all do things from time to time that seemed appropriate at the time under the circumstances and learned from those experiences. Generally it is those with little experience that tend to be negative as they think that they are all knowing. Mate keep doing you, your knowledge and experience that you share with others is invaluable to helping those starting out in over-landing etc. With age comes wisdom, and there’s no substitute for firsthand experience. Cheers mate from another old fart 🥴
Absolutly agree, 4x4 community has some toxic people. Made a facebook video of my first gen Ford Ranger Raptor doing some offroad and got blasted from every possible angle leading to me removing it from a community 4x4 group :/ You should ignore these types of people Andrew, your channel taught me so much in terms of 4x4, builds, equipment etc. The contribution you make to the community is a lot more than these toxic people ever do. Keep up the good work!
Like I said once before this Toyota 4x4 van will be a massive game changer , I hope one day the Toyota coaster will be 4x4 too imagine that a 4x4 bus camper 💯👌
The sprinter is available in Australia in 4x4 now but as you say it's not true 4x4 with low range, it's closer to AWD like the Japanese Imported Hiaces. You can always lift them for a bit more clearance. "Everything we've seen available for vans is rubbish" - This is so true though, after living van life for 2 years in a hiace, there is such a desperate lack of good quality stuff that I would have loved to have been able to design something for. Elon quickly realised 48 volts was the way to go as well. The people who do things properly are so damn rare and hard to find. I'm at the point where I'm so over it that I feel like buying a cab chassis and developing my own box to fit on the back is the only way to get what I want, and unbelievably there is no company selling a properly made box with a lift up top that is empty that you can fit out yourself, so even that I'll probably have to weld myself.
Yeah overlanding market regarding vans lags behind the patrol, landcruiser, defender markets. knowitalls are byproduct of the internet. You deserve a lot more recognition, sir.
I'm sad to hear that there are many rude comments about your adventure. I love just watching your videos and experiencing everything your doing. Silly that people are so judgmental, I guess there are a lot of 'know it all's' in the 4wd space though. Feel free to film anytime you may get stuck, it's very interesting to watch for all the people who aren't so up themselves.
Don’t take the negative comments so seriously. I owe my Troopy to your influence. I’ve had many many days of fun in it and will continue to over the coming years.
Andrew. Part of being amazing at what you do means you’re going to attract haters. ALL people at the top of their field deal with this. Don’t let them aggravate you, don’t respond to them. I don’t give them airtime your videos, heaps of people support you and love what you do. Keep up the great work.
Andrew, I love your channel! Been following your builds and adventures for almost 10 years now. I think most folks who watch for any real length of time is going to know you're incredibly knowledgeable. The overwhelming majority of us are here because we are fans. Toxic know-it-all buttholes are not a 4x4 Overland community problem, but a fairly universal one. Youll find jerks like that EVERYWHERE. Just block them when they pop up. For me, I hope you continue to film the parts of your adventures that go wrong, like getting bogged, because that stuff is important. I want to see how youre able to use your experience and ingenuity to get yourself out and fix whatever went wrong.
Such a pity when people are negative, (there is enough in the news). You do what you do, sometimes the events you experience are some of the stories to tell, and laugh about. Agree i don't go searching for things (Stored High In Transit 😊). The Van build is very interesting and an experiment on its own (wonder if the taxi drivers in SA are watching😂😂😂). Your input into the development of products is rather insightful and I am sure manufacturers who take your input(or at the least debate and consider) can only as value to their product. Keep well And try not take notice of the negative people. Cheers
Sorry to hear about people attacking you on recoveries. Personally, I get a lot out of watching others doing vehicle recoveries just because I learn a lot about strategies, safety, preparation, etc... I probably speak for a lot of people when I say keep doing what your doing and screw everyone else
Been watching your content for a while, dont be too harsh on your critics, you're doing something well if you have as many haters as followers. I personally enjoy the content where you are taking yourself quite seriously, that i ponder if you're being sarcastic for the sake of being humorous.
The keyboard is the only place some get to feel superior. I’d wager that most making negative comments rarely hit the trail or are doing anything worth while. You are doing these mental giants a service by letting them feel good about themselves for a few seconds. Keep up the interesting travels and video!
NAVIGATING NARCISSISM 101: Ignore the shallow trolls mate. _GASLIGHTING:_ When someone _INSISTS_ that _they know what's true, real and best for you_ based on their own internally _fabricated_ constructs and projected assumptions. - Don't engage. Value your own inner peace and truth. Let the world's darkness do it's thing in the universe and steer your 'vessel' to your OWN destinations and True North.
Please don't stop showing your recoverys and Don't listen to the haters. Anyone who is worth your time is beyond excited to see the journey of the van build (however long that may take) We learn from eachother and adapt whats right for our style be it carvaning, off roading, hiking and everything in-between. May i make a suggestion.... Have 2 channels one for trips one for builds (its all in the algorithms)
Yes, we just drove our Australian delivered Sprinter, with low range, solo across the Simpson, via the the French and QAA lines. Andrew is just wrong dismissing them.
I couldn’t agree more regarding your statements regarding touring verses seeking the highest grade obstacles. I’ve set up my 200 series with exactly that premise. I still use low every now and then. But I’m usually going fine when others in there one tonne utes are stuck. The challenge is getting to where you want to going without getting stuck. I also have a Sahara grade and I controversly think that that the KDSS and the extra electronics do work. I can’t wait to see your van come alive.
Hi Andrew, Wouldn’t know where to start with how much I’ve learnt from your videos, travelled the world myself and even followed some of your trails. I would bet there are a lot more positive people in your groups than those who can only find fault and negativity. Please keep the breakdowns in your videos, without learning from our problems and fixing, we would still be living in trees. 🇮🇪
the only person who never made a mistake did nothing, it takes a better person to solve issues when they occur, I think you made a great recovery from getting bogged down and f the begrudgers
Ja - my 300 TDI LR 90 turned out to be a good vehicle after I crashed it a bit for starters. Long story from the other life... Tyre pressures as a lightweight 4X on the C28 from Swakop to WHK were 1.8 front and 1.5 rear. The C28 is a big wide dirt road between Swakopmund and Windhoek - Namibia. When I adjusted the tyre pressure from 2.5 bar to 1.5 bar was able to pin it all the way back home. Defender 90 can be a twitchy beast on a straight gravel line with speed. Tyre pressure adjustment helped. My personal best time from Swakop to WHK on the C28 still remains at 2H 59m ( Edit: time is right now) on a BMW R80 airhead roadbike mongrel. Life is good!
I enjoy the format you present as well as the content. I also learn a lot from you. Please continue to shaw what you do, even including recoveries. Many of us learn from it. Ignore the knowitalls. I am sure 99% of them have never been outside other than mallcrawling. Thanx for your youtube videos.
You do what you do and you do it well... constructive criticism is one thing but keyboard warriors is another.. some people just get kicks out of creating upset online ..stay safe 🏴
I love that you're making this for the people! I would LOVE to replicate whatever you come up with. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I love how you prioritise FUNCTIONALITY and ERGONOMICS. I can't wait to see what you're planning!
It’s so true what you say. Lots of People don’t give credit anymore. They all think they know better. I’m still trying to let it go and not taking notice. That’s difficult for me taking things often way to serious.
Yeah, a lift is a good idea. With some changes, it will be nice. I can’t believe people copy your designs, ha. It’s always interesting to see your builds, and your thoughts on new vehicles. I can disagree, and so can others, but it gives me a starting point to draw my own conclusions. I hope free speak lives on and the cancel culture doesn’t take over. I am sad because top gear has ended and our media, and people, never gave them a chance to do a show here - other than in the top end. They must have concluded that it couldn’t be done. That’s a sad day for the Australian film industry, in general. Our fallen hero’s and their actions are forgotten by most, but I’ll die a free man. You’re a brave man.
This rocks, im still salty that toyota never had a readily available comparable vehicle to the mid 90's mitsubishi delica. Hands down the best affordable camper/surf van/off roader here in ireland
Well ranted! I agree 100% with everything you said. Please note, anything I may have said in the past (ie. Rails on doors of Ineos Granadier are for hanging jerry cans) are purely sarcasm. I love your lifelong devotion and please continue doing what you do. Your humility shows that even the best of us make mistakes and importantly overlanding should be about reaching the destination safely and not about the destructive testing of your equipment. Looking forward to the Hiace build with enthusiasm.
You have to be like a Duck. When people piss on you, it just rolls off and you don't stink. Don't listen to the negativity. You know what you are doing and just do it.
I trust you implicitly. Your channel and content is fantastic. I've found you inspiring. I'm sorry to watch and see the toll the trolls are taking on you. We have all learned a lot from your documented experiences. Thank you.
Sorry but you are.... One of THE BEST. MOST experienced 4x4,r in the World.... I have learned so much from you. That oneday when im able to build and go on my own adventures I will be better prepared than wat I ever would have been. Thank you. A.S.P.W
Both Andrew and Roothy are all people ever need in terms of 4wd travel education 👌
OMG I love the look on your face when you said "This is NOT a instagram van!!" that made my day!
Ditto!
yes XD
I don't understand the haters. I'm sitting here with a rum and coke, watching some content that I find very interesting for free. I like some of your builds better than others but I appreciate the fact that you're always trying to find new ways to do things and new variations. It's like I get to test different ideas without spending any money.
But of course, nothing beats your first Canning Stock trip. That was majestic.
Bula Andrew, please don’t stop covering the tough bits and failures, many just show the flawless trips and sunsets, seeing the challenging times are equally, if not more valuable than the shiny bits.
Hi Andrew. I am a South African and I absolutely love your work. You are on the nail calling some South Africans arrogant and I would even call there assumptions ignorant. Thank you for your positive and informative and educational work.
Hi Andrew, my partner and i are in the early stages of a 4x4 hiace after touring in a 2017 hiace for a few years now. We have had times that the vehicle limited our journeys. We have decided to bite the bullet and spend the money on a vehicle that both suits our needs and works for us. Its so easy to travel in and set up. I have come across these haters that say its not a 4wd and your wasting your money, my response is i am a pioneer and you will thank me when you try and buy one. Chin up keep moving forward.
Andrew, I have a Dymo label on my work laptop that says, 'Only one fool gives another fool the time of day.' It works for me at least twice a week. I watched that video and didn’t think anything at all when you get stuck things like that happen, you handled it and had all the gear.. keep up the great videos mate.
Your problem Andrew is that you don’t know how much some people (like me) appreciate your experience and love seeing you get stuck and seeing how you use your experience to get out. Some people have low range in their cars but would not know when to use it. The know it alls who watch your videos must make their own videos. They must make a “know it all” channel.
Been driving my Discovery for 2 years and have never gotten stuck because I have been watching your videos (and know what not to do). 2 weekends ago I was driving behind 3 Jeep Wranglers. They got stuck and I didn’t. The only difference between me and them is that I would ask, “what Would Andrew Do?” 😂
I've learned so much from you over the years. So thank you for that.
Cheer up mate! Being so passionate it is normal to miss the obvious: as of today (2 weeks later) 23.000 people viewed the episode with the recovery from Namibia, 1.200 applauded and 161 felt the urge to comment, most of them in a positive way. That's 7/1.000 people, less than 1%, that left a comment and for sure much less than 2/1.000 had the urge to say something negative and stupid. The rest of us just enjoyed it quietly, 993/1.000 people it is, that had the luck to stay at home and live the adventure we don't get to have but we dream of it, quietly and respectfully, some of us (more than 52/1.000) just clapping at the end. And that is a massive positive result!
Please don't stop filming the tough bits. It's a learning experience for you and us. To hell with the haters! Thanks Andrew from the US. There are a lot of us, myself included, who don't go out to find the tough shit to drive over. I Just don't enjoy it. Thanks again.
@xoverland I am a first-generation Overlander from South Africa and from watching your videos gave me the confidence to tackle some of the most challenging roads because I learned so much from you. You will rob us so much when you stop filming some of your challenges and how you tackle them.
It surprises me that the builds are viewed more than trips. I love your videography and storytelling.
Hey Andrew, don’t worry about the extreme off-roaders. There are sooo many of us that are over landers that follow you that the others don’t matter. Do what you do best, we love it.
Don't forget , Andrew , that the Loudest Voices of Criticism are usually ALSO the ones that know the LEAST .
Keep it up " Sir David " . Cheers from Australia .
I am currently doing a MAJOR resurrection and Resto Mod of a Series3 - 109 , as a Solo Overlander .
I tend to agree. Most 4x4ers I run into in the 'road' are great. Helpful, and assumptions free! These naysayers probably don't get out enough.
Thank you for your wonderful channel. I'm with you 100% on the low range aspect. I've been involved with 4x4's in Southern Africa in one form or another. Growing up with a Natal Parks Board dad we saw all sorts of things in places like Maputaland and Northern Zululand. I've studied your training material thoroughly and used your strategies and tactics with great success. I trained up to facilitator on the 4x4 basic and advanced unit standards and trained for many years. I cannot believe you wouldn't have done everything in your immense experience to operate your 4x4 responsibly, safelyand with sympathy for environment and machine. Well done for the beautiful productions and great technical content and the ability to tickle the funny bone. I would dearly love to sit around the campfire with you and your lovely family one day, preferably in the Southern African bush. I learnt to drive very young on an FJ45 around the St. Lucia area where dad was Warden In Charge. That HiAce 4x4 van will do immensely well here. I'm sory about my rude compatriots, there also many very good hearted and decent people in my circle of friends. Best wishes for your project and safe travels! Regards, Craig🍻
The comments "you shold have done this x" and "Why didn't you do x" in my opinion are not negativity, rather, it is stupidity.
"Do not attribute malice to that which can be explained by stupidity"
I really hope you don't get yourself into the well known TH-cam comment downward spiral. Do and film what you love, those who don't share your interest will be filtered out soon enough.
Cheers.
Don't change love your channel. Ignore negative comments Internet is full of wannabes. Just so many videos have helped me when I get stuck yes been 4 wheeling for 30 years and still get stuck sometimes. You are a legend and thank you
Don’t let the Bastards get you down! Keep up the excellent work Andrew!
Mongolia ?! Fantastic destination..
Made in 10 years 25 trips to Mongolia and never been disappointed
Found Friends for life..
Will go again with own vehicle in future for a summer trip.
BTW, brilliant video content…❤
Cheers from Germany
I actually enjoyed watching the “stuck” portion as always I learned a lot and got tremendous value from watching the expedition. Again I am inspired by your experiences. Thank you
Andrew, you really don't need to respond to critics or say anything to justify your position. The success of your channel says it all. We have all come across people who tell us how they could do our job better. Just ignore them. I am one of those people who would love to enact one of your builds. I even found an importer in the UK who had a brand new 78. I had watched all your builds and bookmarked where I could purchase all the parts to replicate (as far as possible) your vehicle. Unfortunately the plan fell apert when I took my wife to see it. I suppose your original comment still holds true - you've (both!) really got to want one
Hi Andrew,you most probably have the most 4x4 experience in the world not only driving, camping, filming, building and photography,you are also one of the best editors and story telling and very professional in what you do, if there is one single South African that can do all of that I would gladly subscribe to his channel.i am also South African. Thank you and please keep doing what you do as long as possible
Please don't stop showing what you do when you get stuck. I want to see how you deal with these problems. Getting stuck is very much a part of overlanding and you are an expert that knows what to do. I want to start overlanding myself, and look to channels like yours to see how you handle these problems! Please ignore these tar road "experts" when they criticize!
100% agree. Same here. Seeing ASW stuck and how he handles this situations give confidence that and how to do the recovery. Really like it and i am thankful for this.
1. Though I like the trips you do, I am attracted to the creativity you come up with for your builds.
2. Stop paying attention and responding to negative comments. It does not deserve your time or energy.
The Africa Series has been very worthwhile and I look forward to many more years of watching you being on trips. Soon I may be able to purchase my own 4WD vehicle or go on a trial 4WD trip with a rented one. I have been following you for 10 years soon and always appreciated your integrity and wisdom.
Hey Andrew. Only been following you for 8 months give or take. Watched a heap of your stuff as have been a stay at home dad for a yr. Keep doing what you’re doing and ignore the keyboard warriors. You are doing, and have THE MOST AMAZING job/lifestyle that many of us are jealous about. I and many others can see you are experienced.
And no need to do the “hard” tracks to prove anything. Most videos i see like that and weekends end with hydro locked engines. Broken cv’s. Destroyed tyres and rims. But those weekend warriors are just that. Weekenders. They are not travelling from one side of Oz to the other.
Keep up the great content. Builds snd trips. All fantastic.
We are so excited to see what you do and how you decide on all the modular components in the van. ❤
I really enjoy all of your videos. And I especially like the fact, that you're not building your trucks to go extreme offroading rather than to have great travels. I'm taking a lot of inspiration from that for my own build. When I got my truck and started planning I was looking way too much into buidling an offroader than a tourer and thanks to your videos that changed. All that offroad tech is more an insurance and peace of mind thing than a necessity especially on most legal roads here in Europe. I got allmost everywhere I wanted to go without even touching the 4x4 or low range button, but it's nice to know, that there is that kind of reserve.
So long story short: Keep up the great work. I'm really looking forward to your future builds and trips.
Andrew, I think there are so many people that need to see the ways you get yourself out of a stuck situation. Forget the "Know it alls" comments.
I've been doing the off road thing since 1983 and I travel landscapes for the scenic beauty, not the Hard Banger 4WDing.
You present great content and your channel is superb.
Hi Andrew,
I would just like to give a positive view on the fact you show the reality of 4x4 overlanding trips and that getting stuck happens to everyone at some stage.
For me one of the reasons I first watched your channel and your videos was precisely because you explained the reality of getting stuck and then how to get out of the situation.
Additionally I agree with you, you do need low range for the type of trips you take.
I would venture to say more people who watch your channel agree with the above sentiment but that unfortunately there will always be some negative people, please don’t let the negative few impact you and the content you put out there.
Keep up the great work👍👍👍
I like so much watching your trips.
Andrew, I appreciate you filming your difficult moments. They are educational. I have done some off roading here in America, but watching you solve your problems has given me ideas about situations I’ve been in. About what equipment could have helped me. I’m no where near as experienced as you, do us novices a favor and continue to film your struggles for us. Fuck the know-it-alls! They don’t actually do anything, they just talk!
Just a small mistake Andrew : the sprinter 4x4 does have a Low Range (45% reduction) but it is optional. And the clearance is 14 cm better than the normal sprinter. What it only lacks is a diff. Lock. But I agree that your Hi ace is certainly a better off-roader with all this Land Cruiser parts 😍 and keep posting recovery stuff we love it !
Thank you for all your great content. Stay authentic to your own purpose and passion.
Andrew, greetings from outback WA. Appreciate all that you do. Thank you. God bless.
Andrew thankyou for your content.
After travelling and living in my Hiace Commuter around Australia for several years and for a lot of those it was an ongoing build, I decided to go down the 4WD track.
I have built and now travel in a 4WD built to suit my needs, like you it is a tool to get me where i want to go.
It doesn't have the living comforts of the Hiace in all weathers, but it gets me to places in greater driving comfort and where i could never go before.
Over the years i have fantasied about my ultimate vehicle, from an Iveco to a ute with a slide on and everything in between.
So I'm following your build with baited breath
Well you and your FILMS are the best. Not just stories, but the quality of everything you do and show us here on various platforms.
You made travelling interesting. I watch one sailing channel, you, overlanding by motorcycle and one homstade chanel. Don't have time to fallow more. I did, but just don't have time anymore. You are the best of the best of The Best. In the world there aren't that many people with your knowledge and experience. And Andrew thank you for all your builds, documentaries, stories and your products & services (all of them)
Hi Andrew,
Great series of videos.
I worked for a geological/research company for a short time driving a 79 series landcruiser and only used low range. Low range got me where i needed to go. Lucky the machinery on the back was so heavy, traction wasn't a problem. Those V8 models are slow, cramped and old school but an experienced driver can get them anywhere within reason.
Most 4wd "Beachies" only know rev the gutz out of a vehicle across sand.
Ignore the haters mate. Most of these "Experts" have never driven off road. Great content as always.
Please continue showing the mishaps and problems too. There is always something to learn for us inexperienced guys. I really appreciate watching and learning how to solve these situations.
I'm really looking forward to what you have planned with this build series, Andrew.
Please don't pay attention to the bad coments. Incidents happen all the time. Thanks for the good content.
Great work, real world off roading. Great build / concept in the Hiace.
Andrew, i joined your channel recently, i respect you and the content that you share, please continue even with the mishaps, that is the only way we will learn, please ignore the rest…love your show…hope you get to read this post…
Who hasn't been bogged before. I was a Recovery Mechanic in the Australian Army and believe me I have certainly been bogged.
I am so looking forward to your Hiace build and your time in Mongolia.
The Hiace van, 100,000 knackers can't be wrong.
It is very sad that you will show less to none of your bogs or tricky situations. We learn so much from that, all the small little things that one does not think off but make a big difference. Thank you for what we can learn from you, it is appreciated more than words can explain. Fantastic channel
I really really hope to see the Africa troopy with a 1HDT engine
The laptop off-roader knows it all !!!
Even with all the knowledge and all the widgets a car can get stuck, btw is fun to recover it
Anyone who says you really don’t need low range isn’t a true off-roader. Don’t stop filming when you get stuck. Ignore the haters.
Yes do Scotland! I went on a two week roundtrip in the Scottish Highlands with my '93 Mercedes 190E in 2018 and it has been incredibly rewarding. No offroading but plenty of wild camping at beaches and lochs. Highly recommended!
You are perfectly right. Communities on the web can be incredibly offensive. I've left several groups. Rude comments from people who would never say it to my face without getting a smack. Thanks for your great videos!
I have watched your channel for years and I find no issue with showing all aspects of the trip and the travel. It makes the films, and there is no 'false jepody for clicks' in your approach. I like the no nonsense talk and the honest opinion and passion you have for things that are right or wrong and your justifications for calling out the wrong. Keep doing what you do best and ignore the keyboard warriors. I do like your offer at the end to become a worldwide tester, it will make companies up their game if they are prepared for the APW travel and expedition test tick of approval.
I love your approach to the Van Build. I love your videos of travels, and these debrief videos are excellent. Please include recoveries and don't let the negative people dictate what is uploaded. They'll find negatives on any video anyway. You're doing a great job Andrew.
its so funny that commentators have the audacity to think they are way smarter than the 40 year experience guys, amazing and entertaining
Don't be afraid of getting stuck and doing a recovery, it's an opportunity to show how to get out safely for the novice drivers, its the best way to learn....yes I am a novice. I can see from your prep video's you prepare in the best way possible, again another learning opportunity for us novices. The video's you do showing the things you want to change, another learning opportunity........let alone the new ideas, products and you, not afraid to innovate. In short keep doing what you do best and what you enjoy....
I’m sure your viewers know this but those of us lucky enough to have MB Sprinters from 2022 and earlier have a proper 4WD with transfer case. 😊
As some are having a go on you Andrew, the most are really enjoying your content and many are being inspired by it. So, thank you every time.
Andrew I'm not an Overlander as such but I absolutely love watching your videos on your trips to some amazing places and your vehicle builds from an engineering perspective. Just brilliant. Thankyou!!
Andrew, don’t waste time with the haters and the negative ones, they are not worth even a second of your time. Those that are haters or are negative have issues in their own lives and are best ignored when behaving badly.
We all do things from time to time that seemed appropriate at the time under the circumstances and learned from those experiences. Generally it is those with little experience that tend to be negative as they think that they are all knowing.
Mate keep doing you, your knowledge and experience that you share with others is invaluable to helping those starting out in over-landing etc.
With age comes wisdom, and there’s no substitute for firsthand experience.
Cheers mate from another old fart 🥴
Absolutly agree, 4x4 community has some toxic people. Made a facebook video of my first gen Ford Ranger Raptor doing some offroad and got blasted from every possible angle leading to me removing it from a community 4x4 group :/
You should ignore these types of people Andrew, your channel taught me so much in terms of 4x4, builds, equipment etc. The contribution you make to the community is a lot more than these toxic people ever do. Keep up the good work!
Maybe it's too mild to be considered offroading
Like I said once before this Toyota 4x4 van will be a massive game changer , I hope one day the Toyota coaster will be 4x4 too imagine that a 4x4 bus camper 💯👌
It is a available, they do 4x4 coaster conversions too
The sprinter is available in Australia in 4x4 now but as you say it's not true 4x4 with low range, it's closer to AWD like the Japanese Imported Hiaces. You can always lift them for a bit more clearance.
"Everything we've seen available for vans is rubbish" - This is so true though, after living van life for 2 years in a hiace, there is such a desperate lack of good quality stuff that I would have loved to have been able to design something for. Elon quickly realised 48 volts was the way to go as well. The people who do things properly are so damn rare and hard to find. I'm at the point where I'm so over it that I feel like buying a cab chassis and developing my own box to fit on the back is the only way to get what I want, and unbelievably there is no company selling a properly made box with a lift up top that is empty that you can fit out yourself, so even that I'll probably have to weld myself.
Andrew this Van and the concepts within are the most exciting thing happening in the industry today. I cant wait to see what you both deliver.
Can’t wait to see what you design into the van and really wish we had them available here in the U.S.!
Yeah overlanding market regarding vans lags behind the patrol, landcruiser, defender markets. knowitalls are byproduct of the internet. You deserve a lot more recognition, sir.
I'm sad to hear that there are many rude comments about your adventure. I love just watching your videos and experiencing everything your doing. Silly that people are so judgmental, I guess there are a lot of 'know it all's' in the 4wd space though. Feel free to film anytime you may get stuck, it's very interesting to watch for all the people who aren't so up themselves.
Don’t take the negative comments so seriously. I owe my Troopy to your influence. I’ve had many many days of fun in it and will continue to over the coming years.
Andrew. Part of being amazing at what you do means you’re going to attract haters. ALL people at the top of their field deal with this. Don’t let them aggravate you, don’t respond to them. I don’t give them airtime your videos, heaps of people support you and love what you do. Keep up the great work.
Andrew, I love your channel! Been following your builds and adventures for almost 10 years now. I think most folks who watch for any real length of time is going to know you're incredibly knowledgeable. The overwhelming majority of us are here because we are fans. Toxic know-it-all buttholes are not a 4x4 Overland community problem, but a fairly universal one. Youll find jerks like that EVERYWHERE. Just block them when they pop up. For me, I hope you continue to film the parts of your adventures that go wrong, like getting bogged, because that stuff is important. I want to see how youre able to use your experience and ingenuity to get yourself out and fix whatever went wrong.
Such a pity when people are negative, (there is enough in the news). You do what you do, sometimes the events you experience are some of the stories to tell, and laugh about. Agree i don't go searching for things (Stored High In Transit 😊).
The Van build is very interesting and an experiment on its own (wonder if the taxi drivers in SA are watching😂😂😂). Your input into the development of products is rather insightful and I am sure manufacturers who take your input(or at the least debate and consider) can only as value to their product.
Keep well
And try not take notice of the negative people.
Cheers
Sorry to hear about people attacking you on recoveries. Personally, I get a lot out of watching others doing vehicle recoveries just because I learn a lot about strategies, safety, preparation, etc... I probably speak for a lot of people when I say keep doing what your doing and screw everyone else
Been watching your content for a while, dont be too harsh on your critics, you're doing something well if you have as many haters as followers. I personally enjoy the content where you are taking yourself quite seriously, that i ponder if you're being sarcastic for the sake of being humorous.
The keyboard is the only place some get to feel superior. I’d wager that most making negative comments rarely hit the trail or are doing anything worth while. You are doing these mental giants a service by letting them feel good about themselves for a few seconds. Keep up the interesting travels and video!
NAVIGATING NARCISSISM 101: Ignore the shallow trolls mate.
_GASLIGHTING:_ When someone _INSISTS_ that _they know what's true, real and best for you_ based on their own internally _fabricated_ constructs and projected assumptions.
- Don't engage. Value your own inner peace and truth. Let the world's darkness do it's thing in the universe and steer your 'vessel' to your OWN destinations and True North.
Please don't stop showing your recoverys and Don't listen to the haters.
Anyone who is worth your time is beyond excited to see the journey of the van build (however long that may take)
We learn from eachother and adapt whats right for our style be it carvaning, off roading, hiking and everything in-between.
May i make a suggestion.... Have 2 channels one for trips one for builds (its all in the algorithms)
We have a 2019 sprinter 4x4 which has High and low range and very good off-road.
Yes, we just drove our Australian delivered Sprinter, with low range, solo across the Simpson, via the the French and QAA lines. Andrew is just wrong dismissing them.
I couldn’t agree more regarding your statements regarding touring verses seeking the highest grade obstacles. I’ve set up my 200 series with exactly that premise. I still use low every now and then. But I’m usually going fine when others in there one tonne utes are stuck. The challenge is getting to where you want to going without getting stuck. I also have a Sahara grade and I controversly think that that the KDSS and the extra electronics do work. I can’t wait to see your van come alive.
Hi Andrew,
Wouldn’t know where to start with how much I’ve learnt from your videos, travelled the world myself and even followed some of your trails. I would bet there are a lot more positive people in your groups than those who can only find fault and negativity. Please keep the breakdowns in your videos, without learning from our problems and fixing, we would still be living in trees. 🇮🇪
the only person who never made a mistake did nothing, it takes a better person to solve issues when they occur, I think you made a great recovery from getting bogged down and f the begrudgers
I love your evident passion.
I cannot tell you how I’m excited for the Hiace build and potential of bringing products to the market for the Hiace. Keep up the great work
Ja - my 300 TDI LR 90 turned out to be a good vehicle after I crashed it a bit for starters. Long story from the other life... Tyre pressures as a lightweight 4X on the C28 from Swakop to WHK were 1.8 front and 1.5 rear. The C28 is a big wide dirt road between Swakopmund and Windhoek - Namibia. When I adjusted the tyre pressure from 2.5 bar to 1.5 bar was able to pin it all the way back home. Defender 90 can be a twitchy beast on a straight gravel line with speed. Tyre pressure adjustment helped. My personal best time from Swakop to WHK on the C28 still remains at 2H 59m ( Edit: time is right now) on a BMW R80 airhead roadbike mongrel. Life is good!
So adore these rants.
think I have watched your stuff here since Subaru going up Sani. Lucky for me I was introduced to 2 wheels back in 1978
I enjoy the format you present as well as the content. I also learn a lot from you. Please continue to shaw what you do, even including recoveries. Many of us learn from it. Ignore the knowitalls. I am sure 99% of them have never been outside other than mallcrawling. Thanx for your youtube videos.
You do what you do and you do it well... constructive criticism is one thing but keyboard warriors is another.. some people just get kicks out of creating upset online ..stay safe 🏴
Great video. Can’t wait to see Mongolia!
I love that you're making this for the people! I would LOVE to replicate whatever you come up with. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I love how you prioritise FUNCTIONALITY and ERGONOMICS. I can't wait to see what you're planning!
Always isolate floor roof and sides , stays cooler and warmer . Greets from Germany
It’s so true what you say. Lots of People don’t give credit anymore. They all think they know better. I’m still trying to let it go and not taking notice. That’s difficult for me taking things often way to serious.
Andrew, we all get bogged and other challenges. As a new person to the 4x4. I love to see all the challenges and see how you work it out.
Yeah, a lift is a good idea. With some changes, it will be nice.
I can’t believe people copy your designs, ha.
It’s always interesting to see your builds, and your thoughts on new vehicles. I can disagree, and so can others, but it gives me a starting point to draw my own conclusions. I hope free speak lives on and the cancel culture doesn’t take over.
I am sad because top gear has ended and our media, and people, never gave them a chance to do a show here - other than in the top end. They must have concluded that it couldn’t be done. That’s a sad day for the Australian film industry, in general. Our fallen hero’s and their actions are forgotten by most, but I’ll die a free man. You’re a brave man.
I love your knowledge, you have great experience , I really enjoy your content and keep up the stellar work....❤
Keep the Beard Mate, looking really good👍🏼
This rocks, im still salty that toyota never had a readily available comparable vehicle to the mid 90's mitsubishi delica. Hands down the best affordable camper/surf van/off roader here in ireland
Well ranted! I agree 100% with everything you said. Please note, anything I may have said in the past (ie. Rails on doors of Ineos Granadier are for hanging jerry cans) are purely sarcasm.
I love your lifelong devotion and please continue doing what you do. Your humility shows that even the best of us make mistakes and importantly overlanding should be about reaching the destination safely and not about the destructive testing of your equipment. Looking forward to the Hiace build with enthusiasm.
You have to be like a Duck. When people piss on you, it just rolls off and you don't stink. Don't listen to the negativity. You know what you are doing and just do it.