As a diesel mechanic by trade, the advice these boys give is spot on. If you really wanna learn how to work on your car, honestly just get in and do it, don’t be scared. TH-cam is your friend, TH-cam got me through my apprenticeship and still helps me today when I come across a job that I’ve never done before 🤙🤙
Took my little brother camping didn’t have all that much, no winch, no fridge, no 12v just a gas cooker, some meat eggs, bacon, rolls and just enjoyed the bush. it’s always good to reconnect it’s the best and only cure for the mind 😌🙌
My best tip to save money in life but helps with 4wding and outdoor is catch your own food. I know you guys promote it a fair bit with fish, yabbies and crabs but it literally saves so much money on meat. Most Aussies eat meat/seafood and we live in a country surrounded by seafood at our door step. All it takes is a bit of time and some general idea and catching fresh seafood is so much cheaper than buying it and if you catch nothing, it's still just awesome thing to do. A very underrated tip but if you eat your own seafood a few times a week you save so much!
I think a big saver tip would be go camping with mates. You use their awning they use your fridge. You can use their kitchen set up and they can use your light setup. This lets everyone save up to finally be able to afford all the gear over time while still being able to head out bush for a camp.
I was a 20 year old baby when I rocked up to Australia. 10 years of hard labour, 3 old Toyotas , 2 engine swaps and a rolled LC shorty later I can safely say that I’m glad I ended up here. Found myself in rural fencing for 3 years, good old boss taught me welding, tree surgery, 4wding, taking care of the trucks and how to fix broken trucks. He sold me my first LN106. Love that thing. Cheers fellas From a Pakistani fan 92 80 series 93 single cab lux 96 dual cab lux
just bought my first car at 16, it is a Suzuki Vitara v6. the bloke who sold it to me "accidentally" forgot to mention some patches of rust in the chassis under the bullbar and under the battery (lucky the rust patches aren't critical for the structure for the car). but what me and my dad have done is replaced the CV joints, removed and cleaned the interior and waiting for the clutch master cylinder so that we dont have to pump the clutch to get it into gear, still got lots more to do tho. its been a great project so far and all of this has come out of my pocket, it has cost me 4.5k so far. i cant wait for your next vid to come out. cheers Jake
My best tip to save a buck 4wding would be to buy a welder and make your own parts, not only does it save money, you can make things differently and to suit your vehicle and how you camp. I've made heaps of things with my tig welder and have saved thousands.
Fully agree with you. .I'm from south africa .the Australian canopy and tray setup just looks so good and not available in SA yet .4years ago, I build one for my hilux that just escalated to one hell of a custom job from canopy,tray,270 awning ,fridge slider and a lot more . A big help is having mates in different industries, so when I need some help, there is a mate or 2 that can help . I had to custom build as it was not available 4 years ago . Australian style canopies are only starting to hit South Africa now .
@@harrywalker968 working on vehicles and welding goes hand in hand. There's not a single 4x4 channel that doesn't also have welding on it. You could buy rock sliders and winch plates and everything else or you could make them. Granted you have the skill. You could make your own control arms and 4 links and whatnot.
You’ll always find people that want and need the best and the newest gear/ 4wd’s. My tip is to not listen to the people taking the piss out of the not so common or cheaper 4wd’s and buy what works for you! If it gets you out and about and you’re happy, that’s way better than being thousands of dollars in debt! Great episode fellas 👌🏻
Best way to save is if you have a couple of mates you camp or tour with, you don't have to buy all the gear each. Someone can bring bbq, someone with fridge share your gear amongst the group till you can work up to your own set
I have next to nothing on my car except 2 inch lift in the front and all terrain tires and a dual battery but my group has the works. Helps me save and build while I’m enjoying the drives.
My #1 tip is learn from others experiences and mistakes. I drive a Pajero io which is not an overly common 4wd and I can’t tell you the plethora of good advice I’ve received and time & money I’ve been saved by sifting through the forums/Facebook pages and just chatting to the guys that have put in the hard yards with these vehicles. I’ve also had enough of these experiences myself that I can then pass on knowledge and help others with in this little community as it really just makes our little worlds go round and allows us all to have a better time modifying, repairing and driving our little rigs which at the end of the day equates to smiles and that’s what it’s all about!
It is amazing what you can achieve when you are in a position of have to do it due to lack of $$$$$ and just give it a go. When I was 18, I brought an old Landrover 4WD very cheap, first trip out bush burnt out most of the wiring loom which was cotton covered wiring. Got hold of a Landrover user's manual with wiring diagram (no internet back then) got an entire wiring loom from a wrecked VW bug and used that to rewire the Landy....worked perfectly. Even ended up with hazard lights (wasn't a thing back then) not sure how but it worked...lol
My budget tip is to keep and eye out for good deals at the wreckers. Also if you’re throwing on new (old) parts, sell what you just took off. I picked up a good condition steel bar, side steps and scrubbies for $900 at the wreckers then sold on my alloy bar and factory steps the next week to get back some of the cost. All my bar work needs now is a lick of paint.
In the 70s nearly every weekend, we used to go hunting & camping, driving on dirt trails through the state forests, in a S Series Valiant sedan, with a 4 person tent, sleeping bags,, a hotplate, camp oven, billy, enameled tin plates &, cups, utensils, dunny paper, flour, sugar, coffee, condensed milk, spuds, eggs, butter, shovel, axe, tools, handheld spotlight, a few rifles & a shit load of ammo. Bogged?? Countless times! Winches & Maxtraxx? Huh? P.S. Nearly forgot the Kerosene lamp
It's good to see you guys encouraging more people to get out there. Exploring this beautiful country of ours should be experienced by all Australians. But with your encouragement should also include reiterating respecting these places. So that they (places) will continue to remain open and free for us to use. Remember, leave the place better than you found it, and tread lightly.
Hear, hear. Many new to this lifestyle or this type of travelling might lack the 4WD touring & camping etiquette, or worse, lacks common-sense. So I agree, that encouragements to get out there should also include educating them with the etiquette and responsibilities that comes with the territory.
Best tip to save money looking back on trips is let your vehicle cool down and take it easy, towed a mate with a blown turbo at Fraser for 6/8 hours on soft sand without any stops except for putting more fuel in and 1 week after the trip my turbo blew. So even in bad times let the vehicles cool down.
My first budget 4WD build was an 88 GQ TB42. Only mods were a 2” lift and 32” muddies. No lockers, no snorkel, no winch, no 12V system. I can safely say I did more miles and more nights camping in that car than in all my next (big $) 4WD’s combined.
These blokes really are generous, hooking old mate up with a new hoodie. I bought a snatch window banner from them and when peeling it off the sticker ripped. I can’t remember if I sent an email or a dm but they sent me out another 2 free of charge. Absolute legends hey!
My tip for saving not just your money but also your time as well is invest in a workshop manual for your vehicle. Do it once - do it right, wether it comes to maintenance repairs or modification on your rig if you do as good a job as you can the 😊first time you’ll save the cost of doing the whole thing again or even multiple times. Thanks guys, great show 😊
DIY for me. Been building the car up myself. Started with the catch can then throttle controller added, installed the backbone roof rack, 180 darche awning. built the false floor and double stacked drawers myself. Next is the lithium set up hidden underneath the floor
Teaching my 15 yr old young bloke a lesson in hard work. He has been looking for a GQ or GU for a while. I found him a tb42 that needs work, he doesn't have any money to his name. So he is working on weekends to help the old couple clean up their house for the GQ. It needs a bit of work but that's part of the fun. We both love the show and we'll catch up with you guys at the Melbourne 4x4 show 👍. Upon closer inspection, looks like he's going to learn how to cut out rust. 😊
money-saving idea: if you're young and looking for work, work for a retail company that sells 4wd and camping products. Then utilise the staff discount to build your rig while also building experience and knowledge as the people around you will usually have more than plenty of information to share.
I've been saving by working on the rig myself. I'm no mechanic and am learning on the go. I don't have a shed full of tools, just the standard basics. I just buy tools as I need them with the money saved on labour. Thursday I replaced the rear diff pinion seal which I had never done before. I love learning about the rig. The rig is a 105 cruiser
Best advice is don't be scared to buy an old rig ,just to get out there and get the wheels turning 😉 You don't need the latest dual cab to get an have a ball.
So true buddy, around me people think you need an 80 thousand dollar rig to start a snowplow business and that's crap, get you a 3 thousand dollar used piece and just get out there. I'm not in Oz but I guess that's fairly obvious.
Best way I found is just go out camping, I had great plans far everything and realised all I needed was a fridge, battery box, table and swag for the first couple of years.
My honest opinion about saving money with 4wdriving and camping is you can never be wrong with what you buy, you just learn and push forward and improve and explore on what you wanna do and purchase the essentials not things that you think you might need, Also a big one is DONT BE AFRAID TO HAVE A GO, everyone makes mistakes and there is no harm and doing it your self, Awesome video guys 🔥 keep up the good work
Agreed with not buying the best rig, just got myself a gp td42t 92, have waiting nearly 6 months to find the right rig at the right time, definitely wait Going to go out for the weekend :) Best way to save, fuel prices, parts and getting in and learning your own vechile And be gentle on your gear if you want it to last Cheers guys
I've been working on cars and 4wds for over 20 years and now with that experience im now in my early 40s and starting my second trade as a adult apprentice mechanic with all the tools I've drought over the years has me able to start and I really don't need to buy to many tools to get into it. Once I raptor coat the underside of my toyota landcruiser 105 so I can get off road more and up the beach for some fishing with the company im doing my apprenticeship with I can save up to 18c a little on fuel and a good discount on mechanical repairs and tires but over the years one of my best life hacks is to buy a workshop owners manual for your vehicle and don't be frightened to attempt mechanical repairs start out small and work your way up to bigger things as your confidence grows and do all your own servicing and filter replacements and rotate your tyres every 5k of driving to get maximum life out of your tyres as they are a big investment in them selfs other then that get out on the tracks and enjoy this beautiful country of ours
One of the best ways to save money in my opinion is working on your cars with your mates. That way you both save on mechanic costs, you both get to learn new skills, extra pair of hands to help you get it done and extra connections for second hand parts. Your mates grandad might be selling his old patrol but doesn’t have it on marketplace but bc you involved your mate, you get an insane deal that only you know about
Thanks for showing my mighty disco ( 26.38) she's a genuine $3,000 build and buy. All home made suspension and maintenance, I do a bit of fabrication work on the weekends so it's always cheaper when you build it yourself. Yes, 2 tailshafts, 1 rear diff and 1 transfer case later she's still rolling. Cheers for the disco love.
Are you serious champ. Do you honestly need to hear from this crew to tell you how to modify your comping ,4x4ing experience to suit a fuking budget?? If so get your priorities sorted
Jock and Jessy are just about two of the best wheelers i have ever seen , they way those guys can read a rocky trail is just unmatchable , the proof is in there videos , well done the whole bunch of you .
Did a 2 inch lift just by doing research and watching heaps of you tube videos encluding yours until i felt comfortable with doing it. it came out a treat!
Another wicked episode guys you have really gotten me hooked into 4wding and have helped me make the most of my 4wd My biggest tips to save money would be to… Buy a welder to make your own parts, I made a bullbar for one of my metalwork projects at school and saved about $2000 just because I didn’t get a new one. Another tip would be to go camping with mates so you can all chip in for gear another person might not have, 1 fridge is enough! And my last tip would be if you buy new parts at a store ask if there is damaged stock so you can nick whatever your truck to get for cheaper. I know there’s lots of ideas out there but hope mine make the cut 🤞
Always right about shopping around boys, got a ‘08 rodeo (cheap version of my hero Graham!) with twin locks and solar system then managed to convert to a alloy ute with a canopy for $950! Search those wreckers everyone, they’ve got good stuff! If only I had some raptor coat for the canopy……..😂 keep it up fellas!
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To save money, I built my own drawer system out of recycled shelving. I've used inexpensive rock lights for camp lighting. I purchased a big roll of reflectex and made window shade for my entire vehicle, so it stays super dark and keeps the vehicle cool during the day.
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Hey boys. Loved this ep. This is going off of what ppl think u need to travel australia. I am 19 and own a 91 1hz 80 series, Kings hard shell roof top, kings dual bat system, titan rear drawers, a Webber and a gas bottle and a king awning. Two boxes in the back for the mrs clothes, I bought like 2 shirts n shorts with me haha. Enough space for my fishing gear and surf board. Bought the 80 for 10k with 450ks on it currently at 462. I spent 10k on car and 2k on it with parts/service. I am half way on my trip from wa, I am in qld atm working. Every camp site I go to there are 79s/200s wish flash set ups and a massive caravan. I get looks all the time like who is the mad bastard 🤣 ya don’t need 100k and a brand new rig with all the latest gear. 👊🏽
G'day, Most of the gear on my "Highlux" is second hand or bought on special. Being a club member (Anaconda foe example) you can saves heaps of money. I saved 50% on my Oztrail 80lt duel zone fridge, my Dune Nomad rtt was a returned item that I only paid $1k for. Same with my recovery gear, all on special. My 2 90ah batteries cost $0.00 as they were ex government and replaced frequently. I do all my own repairs and servicing so I save heaps there too. It has a long range fuel tank so much money can be saved by shopping around for the cheapest, even It it means traveling to the next suburb. My diesel motor is normally asparated so I save fuel by not hammering it everywhere as it's slow anyway. Traveling at 90-100kph saves fuel too. Wind resistance plays a big part in fuel savings. If you double your speed you actually quadruple the wind resistance not double it. One practice on longer trips to save fuel is to chuck it in Angeles gear and roll down each hill (not recommended on steep winding roads) when safe to do so. This is how I can make it from Sydney to Melbourne on 1 tank of fuel! My whole vehicle and setup only owes me about $10k so far but it's a work in progress.
My dad bought an 82 short-short toyota pickup in 1982. He owned it twice over the following 13 years, and in the end, it had a 5 inch lift and 35s. I've spent 20 of my 24 years of driving, driving toyota 4runners, and just recently bought another. The toyota trucks in my family get pampered then absolutely beat, over and over. They really are part of the family. They live, they die just like a dog or even a child. That's a strong comparison, but they give back what they are given. They're there, through thick and thin, life and death and they re loyal. They have a personality, they act differently everyday. When it's cold, it's hard to wake them up, when it's hot, we baby them and coax them through. RIP dad 👨👩👧
DIY all the way for keeping your 4wd cheap - I had a mate throwing away some spotties cos the brackets snapped - grabbed them from him and welded it back up and good to go. Another mate had a broken snad flag he was throwing away cos the light at the top wa broken - pulled it apart, ebay light replacement and its brand new and even better it was saved from the bin. My 2nd hand roof rack from marketplace was built for a 100 series but i modified the brackets with the grinder and welder and got an awesome result for my 120 Prado. About to start my 12v system, once again doing things as DIY as possible and finding my way with cheaper stuff until I know exactly how I want it, and will upgrade parts as necessary.
The best advice saving money as mentioned before is install it and build it yourself I got a budget gq build that will handle most tough tracks (it's my profile pick) Paid 6k with rwc bog stock built bullbar and rear bar at home Then got all my 4x4 gear second hand of marketplace Warn xd winch works sick Second hand coils and shocks (3 inch flexi coils all round ) Built a rear draw and up a few tie down mounts for stuff in the rear Installed camp lights inside and few 12 volt cig sockets Small water tank with tap and hose Brand new 33s on mickey thompson rims (marketplace for a cheap price ) Have not paid full price for anything Will go anywhere can do 90% of the toughest tracks if you pick the right line Even swapped the auto for another second hand one and still would be lucky to have spent 10k Budget rigs are the best and I have a tonne of fun Slowly building it up all by myself
To save money for wheeling, I do my own mechanical repairs, built my own front bar, sliders and roof carriers, then spent lots of time at the breakers finding a uhf, awning and dual battery system!
Best way to save money in my opinion is. Do the work yourself, i installed my roof rack, tub rack, rear roller shutter, tub draw, lights and winch. I’m not a hands on guy but ended up being one and i love it. No better feeling than knowing you did the work yourself
My old man did it in a old BT50 and now he’s saved up for a raptor to take on the tracks. I’m currently saving up and hunting down a ford ranger to go out and join in on the fun.
Guys, I have an FJ80, and I enjoy your channel. Although I am a fan of the new mod-cons, and set ups...the farm truck and vintage/basic rig vids are among my favorites. Just something to get out in the wild and have some fun. Cheers!
my best tip for saving money is learn DIY is gold i tought my self everything mechanical to 12v i have had issues let the smoke out but learnt so much. i built my canopy for my hilux has a shortend ironman drawer a xtm kitchen slide with a kings up right fridge on top and a 200ah lithium battery on the back of the drawer keeps contained and easy to access on the fridge slide. the battery the fridge and the ctek charger are the only new parts the timber was recycled from the timber that came in the second hand canopy. latest addetion is 15ltr water tank i had in the shed put it over the back use a garden fitting to the take to run to a cheap 12v pump. the solar is a old solar panel that was a folding pair unbolted and mounted ontop of the box. :)
Being a mechanic ,all me life ,,62 yr old now..I mite be steady at wat I do ,an abit particular ,but I can save heaps ,,by doing it myself..I like watching u fellas ,,an get alot of good points off yous an ya travel, s...I've got a 07 ranger ,an slowly getting it ready for fishing an travelling an exploring australia in itself..names Steve..up gympie way..
Backpackers do it really well! I've had roomies staying with me who have spent between $2000 and $8000 on cars such as old Pathfinders, Honda CRVs, Nissan Xtrails and various Subarus and they're all still going!
People think AWDs are shit, but they are quite capable to get you on a fun adventure. Not talking about hardcore stuff where you need a low range & lockers.
My budget advice is to look on marketplace for deals that someone else will sell for cheap or giveaway because they’ve upgraded, bought a swag for $60 then got given a kings daddy deluxe by a mate 😉 Take your time with finding the right deal to suit your budget and just get out and explore more is what I’ve learnt! I’ve Only got a Honda hrv 2000 with an awning & other normal camp gear Eventually will lift it 2 inches and put bigger all terrains on 🙌🏽 I’m budget building for sure 🤘🏽Cheers fellas!
The Best way I have found to save a bit of coin is to keep my camping setup simple and DIY. I got quotes of up 9-10 grand to have bar work and suspension fitted to my Landcruiser, by shopping around and fitting it all myself, I spent less than half what I was quoted which allowed me to build a drawer setup and build a lithium 12 volt setup as well. Another way to save a few bucks is to shop the food and drink specials at your local supermarkets and plan your meals around what you can buy cheep.
Hey guys, the way I have found to save a great amount of money for a great abundance of vehicle related items overall is scout for parts at some salvage yards,. And and that even includes brake pads and other related parts. You can often find used parts that are still in like new condition at a salvage yard for as little as ten or twenty percent the cost of new ones from a parts store or on line. And if you are someone who is tuff on their vehicle and believe that you may need spare parts to get your vehicle repaired in a emergency situation such as out four wheeling, Or during hard weather conditions, Such as snow plowing,. You can pick up some spares at a salvage yard to keep available and save a lot of money, while also being prepared for a emergency.
The best way i save money is fitting/ servicing everything myself, and before i make my next purchase i make sure to go wheeling for a weekend before hand to decide whether i really need it or not.
Wicked video and great to see Levi is fully recovered again! My one tip, is for your 12V system. You don’t need the full dual battery system with Bosc chargers and switch panels, for weekends away. Just get a deep cycle battery in a battery box, and a solar panel. As long as it keeps the drinks cold, your set. Also, learn to wash clothes by hand. Save some coins from the laundromat
Thats what i do on my daily driver (dogs and plants in the back week to week) spent decently on a lithium battery and a kickass battery box and it goes in and out when i go away. great set up
A simple solenoid system with an agm battery is enough, lithium and management systems are all luxuries. What do you really need? Run a fridge and a couple of lights
@Alex West guess ignorance is bliss on your behalf. Buy right the first time!? Reliability and future proofing your asset's, a poor man pays twice right?
@jamiesullivan8900 I just was wondering little Jamie do you ever have anything positive to say or are you just a negative miserable little person all the time?
Just some quick and easy money savers I like to use Cooking - Buy all your pantry staples from your local Asian grocer, herbs, spices, pasta and rice can all be had for cents on the dollar compared to the supermarkets and can help reduce the rubbish you lug around popping them into zip lock bags before you head out. Also planning ahead with your mates will make bulk cooking easier and cheaper. Lighting - If you havnt kitted out with a dual battery system jump online and grab some rechargable light strips. Cheap and really convenient, charge them in the cab while your in the tracks. Storage - A tray system is awesome but can rack up. Head down to your local hardware store or even discount shop and they will have heavy duty tubs of all sizes for cheap. Even if you upgrade your rig down the track you can never have too much storage at home.
Looking through the old Facebook marketplace and I found a second-hand ARB bullbar for my Ford Ranger. Got the bloke to bring it into me for a look. Had a bit of rust on it but I picked it up for $600. I have now taken all the rust of it and now looking for some paint to paint it. After the paint all I have to do is put it on. Can't wait for it.
100%, got my 08 22 for a similar price with low ks grandad spec about a year ago. Have spent a little bit more on mods as I needed them but honestly a great budget ute
The way we saved thousands was hubby made a set of draws out of ply and used strip's of lamenix as the slides for the draws in the back of our wagon. He made the draws the same dimensions as his stacker box tool kit so we take the camp draws out and put the tool box's in and it's back to his daily drive.
Loving ur work guys my shirt has holes in it to washing machine Do I get a free one Can’t wait to see more of ur episodes especially grahams off grid loving that. Epic ❤️🇦🇺🙏🤙
Hey guys an often overseen way to save money that I do use a lot is the simple act of bringing some friends in ya rig that are keen and willing to split costs on fuel, food and camp site costs. Coming up this year my mate and I are jumping in one rig to save money on the price of the barge to get over to dirk. We absolutely can not wait!!
I am building up a 1999 Toyota Hilux, the paint is faded but the engine is brand new, I have fitted a winch and a home made tub rack, its got a ridge rider roof basket three awnings one is a shower on the back and one on each side one with a tent the other for shade, I have fitted recovery points at the front and a hitch point shackle I have recovery gear and a console fridge I have a solar panel on the roof but no duel battery system hooked up to the auxiliary battery but I am working on it, I have other creature comforts as well. I have saved heaps by using XTM gear and I am a Diesel Fitter by trade so pushing spanners is easy for me. I would like to thank you guys for giving me great tips especially on the duel battery system, you guys are great. I am on a pension so money is tight.
My best score, how to be thrifty is to buy the right thing second hand and refurbish it yourself. I bought a set of 20 degree angled fat boy (3.6mm steel) rock sliders to suit my body lifted Navara for $280 because they looked rough. All superficial damage to the factory coating on them. I sanded them by hand sprayed them with rustoleum rattle can paint, then stuck some non slip tape on them from Bunnings to make them safe to step on and bam! Done! They look great I wish I could send you a photo, but I wish they were raptor coated not rattle canned. 😂
Beat way to save money is the camping / touring rear set up - my draws are 25 yo made from scrap ply wood (now in second vehicle) - ok can not stand on them when fully extended but never wanted to either. - they slide on the yellow plastic joining strips from particle board flooring - little silicon spay once a year and they slide sweet as any Teflon. Cargo barrier made from an old security door cut to size. Fridge cage from some old SS shelving. Only thing I brought is a fridge slide from ebay which about 10 years ago cost me about 180 bucks. My awning is a 3x4 m tarp with 2 x3m poles from Bunnings - biggest I ever seen (12sm) and just use 2 awning poles, couple of guy ropes and 2 heavy duty ocky straps to set up. From what I saved from setting up the back of my Patrol I could afford 2 in suspension lift with Old man emu springs , tough dog shocks and a harrop elocker - busted my factory elocker coming up from McBrides beach - before they closed it
Started off with an esky dual cab 2wd courier and an enclosed swag,best memories of my life during that time. Just simple adventures with no stress some days were rough but it truly added to the experience. The entire set up included the vehicle was about $5000.
I think my best tip to save money is make a 4wd the way you want it overtime and buy a cheap daily car that doesn’t chug fuel. If you break your 4wd on the tracks, you don’t have to slam money into it before the Monday to be able to drive it to work. And also put your 4wd on club plates so your only paying around $80 a year on rego as your not using it as a daily
2 of my favourite ways to save are very basic and not to exciting, but first of all, I try to consider where I'm actually taking my family to, the duration of the trip and wat is essential, by doing this it allows me to remove alot of unrequired weight from my 80 series and save on fuel. Secondly, to save $$ on firewood (+diesel carting it), I make it a 'challenge' for my 2 young fellas to help dad find enough from the bush to get us through a couple nights. Love your work legends🤙
my best tip for saving money on servicing, is to wait for 4wd24/7 to have specials on the Ryco service kits.. 100% save soo much money than buying individually
Great way to save some $$ is to put on a bbq and some beers, get your mates around and do the work on each others cars over the weekend. I guarantee you’ll then head off to test the rigs out and you’ll learn so much about the ins and outs of your vehicle. I know I started not knowing the difference between an air filter and a brake pad, after a few good weekends in the shed with the lads we were replacing cvs, engine mounts and fixing 12 volt dual battery systems on our cape York trip! Love your work lads, seeya out on the tracks!
Bought a base model 94 pajero for $550. The owner thought it had rod knock, watched TH-cam videos and learnt about the car. Turned out to be lifters. Was able to pull them out and learn how to bleed them. Got the engine quite and adjusted timing, got it running mint. Mate had a mate at work who had a blown up top of the line pajero. Bought it for $200 and got snorkel, flares, bull bar, full interior, lift kit. Polished the car, got it on club rego, keeps up with mates new ranger. All for under $2000. Just spent the weekend making a set of drawers out of ply and carpet from bunnings. All in all, my money saving tip is Facebook marketplace, TH-cam and a bit of motivation.
My best cost saving tip is DIY. Take those projects on yourself, even if you’re unsure you can. Not only will you be saving money doing this yourself but you are also gaining new skill sets. I built my own rear bar which not only saved me a load of money, but also allowed me to build it exactly how I wanted it for my needs. I’m not a fabricator, and this is the first project I took on with bar work. It turned out mint, and has held up fantastic. I couldn’t be happier with my decision and saved tons of money in the process.
Hi im 25 years old from South Africa. Will be immigrating to Perth soon. Quite excited to start wheeling in Australia and as Graham says west is best. Same applies to South Africa. Ive explored our west coast since childhood. Cant wait to start exploring rhe west coast of Australia
The best thing I’ve done on the cheap is on my ute, I wanted to go a tray set up but didn’t want to spend too much on it so I’ve gone and found a single cab alloy tray for $150 and shortened it down for a dual cab then built my tailboard and everything else myself, minus the canopy and including the tray I’m sitting at about $500 including lights, wheel arches ect all I need now is paint so this raptor kit would go down a treat 👌
I made a full locking drawer system for the back of my ute out of plywood. One drawer can fit all my tools, air compressor, tie downs spare parts, longer antenna whip, 4L of demineralised water and a few more random things. What the other drawer holds depends on what I'm doing. I've got my fridge tie downs flush with the top of the drawers and everything is covered in marine carpet. Absoluetely loved making it all myself and it only took up about a weekend. The best thing though is that I made it to the specifications that work best for me.
A good money saver is do a meal plan for trips away ,get all the supplies when on special and don't buy extra when away. In regards to mods just get them when you need them .The only mod my wife and I have done to the mighty lux is tyres. For now 😄
Excelent... !!! Im 4wd fan since 40 year.. everybody likes to have all accesories.. thats looks geat.. I studied a lot of time and the truth is that you need only the necessary ..
I don't always understand what you guys say as an American, but it sounds funny and I agree with it! Get out there and disconnect from the madness. Don't try and find happiness, go make it!
My best way for tip to save a buck is I always over budget and what I don't spend I save for next trip and keep doing it till Christmas and by then my budget expenses is already covered by what I've saved throughout the yr. Other is when doing household shopping I buy a couple extra items to keep my camping trip cupboard fully stocked ready to go.
Love that Jeep build you guys did. I’m currently doing mine and wanting to black out all my silver parts. You lot are the best! Cheers for some laid back content. Bloody love it
My opinion on best way to save money is Tyre Pressures . Having them at the correct level no matter what terrain will save you fuel and put less stress on driveline components thus saving in repairs
In the 70s we used to go hunting, camping & driving on dirt trails through the state forests in a S Series Valiant sedan nearly every weekend, with a 4 person tent, sleeping bags,, a hotplate, camp oven, billy, enameled tin plates &, cups, utensils, dunny paper, flour, sugar, coffee, condensed milk, spuds, water, shovel, axe, tools, handheld spotlight, a few rifles & a shit load of ammo. Bogged?? Countless times! Winches & Maxtraxx? Huh? P.S. Nearly forgot the Kerosene lamp!
My best tip is to start by buying a Toyota and just find the closest spot you can to go anywhere 4wdriving. I'm going 4wdriving this weekend just down the road. Cheers boys for the tips
Im all for going in cheap stuff I love all theses vids awesome time watching you guys wheeling and in the shed talks a couple of things you guys suggest I try to do with my 4x4 but in this world money is everything
My tip to save big money is to socialise with other 4wd mates, you would be surprised who has a workshop or spare parts where if you supply enough beers you can have a good place to do major work to your vehicle. I had a mate who could fab up a snorkel and custom airbox and saved loads. Love your work lads cheers 🍻
Hey Boys! Great episode!! I think a great way to 'save' or distribute money is to setup a second bank account for your 4by. Then deposit 10,30,30% of your earnings into it as you are paid. This account is then left untouched for months and in no time you will have saved enough to get some of those more expensive items. Just a good way to slowly buildup savings! Cheers
Like everything else...4wdriving has become very expensive..buts that's if you follow sheep .. you can definitely get out there on the cheap and still have a awesome time. As long as you have the basics in recovery and camping you can enjoy our great past time.
I love your show and I am jealous of the Toyota oil burners you get! I am in the US and I have an absolute weapon of a Toyota 4Runner, which is a gas 4.0 prado with a different body. I had a recent accident on a trip that I would like to share and bring awareness to. I am currently in the hospital and just had my second surgery after a fall from my rooftop tent. I was sitting in the doorway and shifted my weight and missed the steps with my other foot. I was alone and I broke my wrist which caused a rare condition called compartment syndrome. Very very serious and potentially life threatening. I will be creating a TH-cam channel just to get this out and create awareness. I would not wish this on anyone, it’s one of the most painful things that exist. Cheers and keep it up and please spread the word on this
Nailed it on the head with all of the tips. Get 2nd hand parts and only the most basic you would need and will get the job done. Welders are great if you have them so that you can do custom work yourself, but not necessary at all... Biggest tip of all.. work on your own car and get out doing what you love!
I think knowing your vehicle well is the best way to save money, yea you might want to show off a bit with your mates, but if you know what your vehicle is capable of, you’re less likely to break it
Awesome video fellas! My best budget tip is to meal plan and prep for camping. Simply making a few cheap meals at home before you go away and separating them into containers to take with you is a perfect way to save a few dollars, and avoiding snacking too much. It ain't much, but it's honest work :)
Im a sucker for with wifes massaman curry :) frreze it , slowly warm it in a pan, boil a bit of rice and if your feeling really fancy, take a couple of frozen Roti's :) happy days and if you are only away for a few days , way easier that cooking from scratch
If you really want to 250iq it, you freeze stews etc in vac sealed bags then to reheat you just dump it in hot water whilst still in the bag. Once ready to eat you just cut the top off and eat it directly from the bag. No washing up or cleaning afterwards
I run a 1997 RN105r Hilux (22r) I paid 4k for the car I spent 3k on an rebuild on the 22r (removed and installed myself to cut costs) My camp gear consists of the following , 120 amp fold up solar panel (brought for $80 second hand} Engel 120 A/h battery pack (brought new for $600) Engel 45Ltr fridge (brought new for $1200) 4wd Supa Centre Big Daddy Deluxe swag (brought new for $190) My local camp store had a lot of useful bits and bobs like 2 burner gas top cooker , camp pegs , chairs tables . I found that you don't have to buy it all at once , Just stick to a budget 60-200 a week . We don't get all we want in the very first instant . Take your time , do your research and above all "Shop Smart , Not Hard" I'm just starting out myself (leaving my run a bit late @53) . But I'm determined to have all I need and NOT all I want . The big factor in starting out new with any hobby is employ the KISS rule (Keep It Simple Stupid) Enjoy what you do . Learn from it . And don't be tight when it comes to pass on (and listen to) the knowledge . Loving the channel fellas Keep up the good work Anthony Costello Ipswich QLD
Honestly, i wanted a TJM bullbar for my 2012 Prado, but I could not justify the price of a new one. Took a few months, but I found it on marketplace for $150, had a ding, for an extra $100 me, and my boy sanded it and raptored it. Then, I installed it in the driveway with the old man.
As a diesel mechanic by trade, the advice these boys give is spot on.
If you really wanna learn how to work on your car, honestly just get in and do it, don’t be scared. TH-cam is your friend, TH-cam got me through my apprenticeship and still helps me today when I come across a job that I’ve never done before 🤙🤙
Took my little brother camping didn’t have all that much, no winch, no fridge, no 12v just a gas cooker, some meat eggs, bacon, rolls and just enjoyed the bush. it’s always good to reconnect it’s the best and only cure for the mind 😌🙌
My best tip to save money in life but helps with 4wding and outdoor is catch your own food. I know you guys promote it a fair bit with fish, yabbies and crabs but it literally saves so much money on meat. Most Aussies eat meat/seafood and we live in a country surrounded by seafood at our door step. All it takes is a bit of time and some general idea and catching fresh seafood is so much cheaper than buying it and if you catch nothing, it's still just awesome thing to do. A very underrated tip but if you eat your own seafood a few times a week you save so much!
I think a big saver tip would be go camping with mates. You use their awning they use your fridge. You can use their kitchen set up and they can use your light setup. This lets everyone save up to finally be able to afford all the gear over time while still being able to head out bush for a camp.
I like your attitude 👍🏻 what are mate's for if ya can't enjoy it together
thats how we do it,and we don't even take tents or swags we sleep in back of our wagons ,I always carry a tent though just in case
Bold of you to assume I have friends
@ace2298 To have a friend you have to be a friend!
I was a 20 year old baby when I rocked up to Australia.
10 years of hard labour, 3 old Toyotas , 2 engine swaps and a rolled LC shorty later I can safely say that I’m glad I ended up here. Found myself in rural fencing for 3 years, good old boss taught me welding, tree surgery, 4wding, taking care of the trucks and how to fix broken trucks. He sold me my first LN106. Love that thing.
Cheers fellas
From a Pakistani fan
92 80 series
93 single cab lux
96 dual cab lux
just bought my first car at 16, it is a Suzuki Vitara v6. the bloke who sold it to me "accidentally" forgot to mention some patches of rust in the chassis under the bullbar and under the battery (lucky the rust patches aren't critical for the structure for the car). but what me and my dad have done is replaced the CV joints, removed and cleaned the interior and waiting for the clutch master cylinder so that we dont have to pump the clutch to get it into gear, still got lots more to do tho. its been a great project so far and all of this has come out of my pocket, it has cost me 4.5k so far. i cant wait for your next vid to come out.
cheers
Jake
My best tip to save a buck 4wding would be to buy a welder and make your own parts, not only does it save money, you can make things differently and to suit your vehicle and how you camp. I've made heaps of things with my tig welder and have saved thousands.
Does bar work have to be certified for Air-Bags and safety? or are you talking back yard thrasher stuff.
@@jamezxh yea if your car actually has airbags
That's a life lesson you should take to your grave.
Fully agree with you.
.I'm from south africa .the Australian canopy and tray setup just looks so good and not available in SA yet .4years ago, I build one for my hilux that just escalated to one hell of a custom job from canopy,tray,270 awning ,fridge slider and a lot more .
A big help is having mates in different industries, so when I need some help, there is a mate or 2 that can help . I had to custom build as it was not available 4 years ago .
Australian style canopies are only starting to hit South Africa now .
@@harrywalker968 working on vehicles and welding goes hand in hand. There's not a single 4x4 channel that doesn't also have welding on it.
You could buy rock sliders and winch plates and everything else or you could make them. Granted you have the skill.
You could make your own control arms and 4 links and whatnot.
You’ll always find people that want and need the best and the newest gear/ 4wd’s. My tip is to not listen to the people taking the piss out of the not so common or cheaper 4wd’s and buy what works for you!
If it gets you out and about and you’re happy, that’s way better than being thousands of dollars in debt!
Great episode fellas 👌🏻
Best way to save is if you have a couple of mates you camp or tour with, you don't have to buy all the gear each. Someone can bring bbq, someone with fridge share your gear amongst the group till you can work up to your own set
True
What if you have no mates?
I have next to nothing on my car except 2 inch lift in the front and all terrain tires and a dual battery but my group has the works. Helps me save and build while I’m enjoying the drives.
The best way I found to save $ is to transfer the gear you already have from one vehicle to the next one.
Like my fridge and awning for two examples.
@@AdmissionGaming You need to stay home and stare in the mirror
My #1 tip is learn from others experiences and mistakes.
I drive a Pajero io which is not an overly common 4wd and I can’t tell you the plethora of good advice I’ve received and time & money I’ve been saved by sifting through the forums/Facebook pages and just chatting to the guys that have put in the hard yards with these vehicles.
I’ve also had enough of these experiences myself that I can then pass on knowledge and help others with in this little community as it really just makes our little worlds go round and allows us all to have a better time modifying, repairing and driving our little rigs which at the end of the day equates to smiles and that’s what it’s all about!
It is amazing what you can achieve when you are in a position of have to do it due to lack of $$$$$ and just give it a go.
When I was 18, I brought an old Landrover 4WD very cheap, first trip out bush burnt out most of the wiring loom which was cotton covered wiring.
Got hold of a Landrover user's manual with wiring diagram (no internet back then) got an entire wiring loom from a wrecked VW bug and used that to rewire the Landy....worked perfectly.
Even ended up with hazard lights (wasn't a thing back then) not sure how but it worked...lol
My budget tip is to keep and eye out for good deals at the wreckers. Also if you’re throwing on new (old) parts, sell what you just took off. I picked up a good condition steel bar, side steps and scrubbies for $900 at the wreckers then sold on my alloy bar and factory steps the next week to get back some of the cost. All my bar work needs now is a lick of paint.
In the 70s nearly every weekend, we used to go hunting & camping, driving on dirt trails through the state forests, in a S Series Valiant sedan, with a 4 person tent, sleeping bags,, a hotplate, camp oven, billy, enameled tin plates &, cups, utensils, dunny paper, flour, sugar, coffee, condensed milk, spuds, eggs, butter, shovel, axe, tools, handheld spotlight, a few rifles & a shit load of ammo. Bogged?? Countless times! Winches & Maxtraxx? Huh?
P.S. Nearly forgot the Kerosene lamp
It's good to see you guys encouraging more people to get out there. Exploring this beautiful country of ours should be experienced by all Australians. But with your encouragement should also include reiterating respecting these places. So that they (places) will continue to remain open and free for us to use. Remember, leave the place better than you found it, and tread lightly.
Hear, hear. Many new to this lifestyle or this type of travelling might lack the 4WD touring & camping etiquette, or worse, lacks common-sense. So I agree, that encouragements to get out there should also include educating them with the etiquette and responsibilities that comes with the territory.
Best tip to save money looking back on trips is let your vehicle cool down and take it easy, towed a mate with a blown turbo at Fraser for 6/8 hours on soft sand without any stops except for putting more fuel in and 1 week after the trip my turbo blew. So even in bad times let the vehicles cool down.
My first budget 4WD build was an 88 GQ TB42. Only mods were a 2” lift and 32” muddies. No lockers, no snorkel, no winch, no 12V system. I can safely say I did more miles and more nights camping in that car than in all my next (big $) 4WD’s combined.
These blokes really are generous, hooking old mate up with a new hoodie. I bought a snatch window banner from them and when peeling it off the sticker ripped. I can’t remember if I sent an email or a dm but they sent me out another 2 free of charge. Absolute legends hey!
My tip for saving not just your money but also your time as well is invest in a workshop manual for your vehicle.
Do it once - do it right, wether it comes to maintenance repairs or modification on your rig if you do as good a job as you can the 😊first time you’ll save the cost of doing the whole thing again or even multiple times.
Thanks guys, great show 😊
DIY for me. Been building the car up myself.
Started with the catch can then throttle controller added, installed the backbone roof rack, 180 darche awning. built the false floor and double stacked
drawers myself.
Next is the lithium set up hidden underneath the floor
Awesome mate!
Nice to hear bout Levi.. hope you both have a good trip!!!
Such great tips on how to save money and encouraging people to get out and explore our beautiful country
Teaching my 15 yr old young bloke a lesson in hard work. He has been looking for a GQ or GU for a while. I found him a tb42 that needs work, he doesn't have any money to his name. So he is working on weekends to help the old couple clean up their house for the GQ. It needs a bit of work but that's part of the fun. We both love the show and we'll catch up with you guys at the Melbourne 4x4 show 👍. Upon closer inspection, looks like he's going to learn how to cut out rust. 😊
money-saving idea: if you're young and looking for work, work for a retail company that sells 4wd and camping products. Then utilise the staff discount to build your rig while also building experience and knowledge as the people around you will usually have more than plenty of information to share.
I've been saving by working on the rig myself. I'm no mechanic and am learning on the go. I don't have a shed full of tools, just the standard basics. I just buy tools as I need them with the money saved on labour. Thursday I replaced the rear diff pinion seal which I had never done before. I love learning about the rig. The rig is a 105 cruiser
Best advice is don't be scared to buy an old rig ,just to get out there and get the wheels turning 😉
You don't need the latest dual cab to get an have a ball.
So true buddy, around me people think you need an 80 thousand dollar rig to start a snowplow business and that's crap, get you a 3 thousand dollar used piece and just get out there.
I'm not in Oz but I guess that's fairly obvious.
Best way I found is just go out camping, I had great plans far everything and realised all I needed was a fridge, battery box, table and swag for the first couple of years.
Keep it simple hey!
My honest opinion about saving money with 4wdriving and camping is you can never be wrong with what you buy, you just learn and push forward and improve and explore on what you wanna do and purchase the essentials not things that you think you might need,
Also a big one is
DONT BE AFRAID TO HAVE A GO, everyone makes mistakes and there is no harm and doing it your self,
Awesome video guys 🔥 keep up the good work
Agreed with not buying the best rig, just got myself a gp td42t 92, have waiting nearly 6 months to find the right rig at the right time, definitely wait
Going to go out for the weekend :)
Best way to save, fuel prices, parts and getting in and learning your own vechile
And be gentle on your gear if you want it to last
Cheers guys
I've been working on cars and 4wds for over 20 years and now with that experience im now in my early 40s and starting my second trade as a adult apprentice mechanic with all the tools I've drought over the years has me able to start and I really don't need to buy to many tools to get into it. Once I raptor coat the underside of my toyota landcruiser 105 so I can get off road more and up the beach for some fishing with the company im doing my apprenticeship with I can save up to 18c a little on fuel and a good discount on mechanical repairs and tires but over the years one of my best life hacks is to buy a workshop owners manual for your vehicle and don't be frightened to attempt mechanical repairs start out small and work your way up to bigger things as your confidence grows and do all your own servicing and filter replacements and rotate your tyres every 5k of driving to get maximum life out of your tyres as they are a big investment in them selfs other then that get out on the tracks and enjoy this beautiful country of ours
How’s your apprenticeship mate? Thought of doing one as an adult.
You lost me at Toyota!!
I actually spewed when I seen 105.
One of the best ways to save money in my opinion is working on your cars with your mates. That way you both save on mechanic costs, you both get to learn new skills, extra pair of hands to help you get it done and extra connections for second hand parts. Your mates grandad might be selling his old patrol but doesn’t have it on marketplace but bc you involved your mate, you get an insane deal that only you know about
Thanks for showing my mighty disco ( 26.38) she's a genuine $3,000 build and buy. All home made suspension and maintenance, I do a bit of fabrication work on the weekends so it's always cheaper when you build it yourself. Yes, 2 tailshafts, 1 rear diff and 1 transfer case later she's still rolling. Cheers for the disco love.
That canopy that Amber built is ridiculously good! Literally decided that I need to do the same thing whilst watching the video.
Agreed!!
I’m doing the same with mine
Fully!
Just love this show. With the cost of living pressures, we needed this 👍
Are you serious champ. Do you honestly need to hear from this crew to tell you how to modify your comping ,4x4ing experience to suit a fuking budget?? If so get your priorities sorted
Jock and Jessy are just about two of the best wheelers i have ever seen , they way those guys can read a rocky trail is just unmatchable , the proof is in there videos , well done the whole bunch of you .
Did a 2 inch lift just by doing research and watching heaps of you tube videos encluding yours until i felt comfortable with doing it. it came out a treat!
Another wicked episode guys you have really gotten me hooked into 4wding and have helped me make the most of my 4wd
My biggest tips to save money would be to…
Buy a welder to make your own parts, I made a bullbar for one of my metalwork projects at school and saved about $2000 just because I didn’t get a new one.
Another tip would be to go camping with mates so you can all chip in for gear another person might not have, 1 fridge is enough!
And my last tip would be if you buy new parts at a store ask if there is damaged stock so you can nick whatever your truck to get for cheaper.
I know there’s lots of ideas out there but hope mine make the cut 🤞
Always right about shopping around boys, got a ‘08 rodeo (cheap version of my hero Graham!) with twin locks and solar system then managed to convert to a alloy ute with a canopy for $950! Search those wreckers everyone, they’ve got good stuff!
If only I had some raptor coat for the canopy……..😂 keep it up fellas!
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To save money, I built my own drawer system out of recycled shelving. I've used inexpensive rock lights for camp lighting. I purchased a big roll of reflectex and made window shade for my entire vehicle, so it stays super dark and keeps the vehicle cool during the day.
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Hey boys. Loved this ep. This is going off of what ppl think u need to travel australia. I am 19 and own a 91 1hz 80 series, Kings hard shell roof top, kings dual bat system, titan rear drawers, a Webber and a gas bottle and a king awning. Two boxes in the back for the mrs clothes, I bought like 2 shirts n shorts with me haha. Enough space for my fishing gear and surf board. Bought the 80 for 10k with 450ks on it currently at 462. I spent 10k on car and 2k on it with parts/service. I am half way on my trip from wa, I am in qld atm working. Every camp site I go to there are 79s/200s wish flash set ups and a massive caravan. I get looks all the time like who is the mad bastard 🤣 ya don’t need 100k and a brand new rig with all the latest gear. 👊🏽
G'day,
Most of the gear on my "Highlux" is second hand or bought on special.
Being a club member (Anaconda foe example) you can saves heaps of money. I saved 50% on my Oztrail 80lt duel zone fridge, my Dune Nomad rtt was a returned item that I only paid $1k for. Same with my recovery gear, all on special.
My 2 90ah batteries cost $0.00 as they were ex government and replaced frequently.
I do all my own repairs and servicing so I save heaps there too.
It has a long range fuel tank so much money can be saved by shopping around for the cheapest, even It it means traveling to the next suburb.
My diesel motor is normally asparated so I save fuel by not hammering it everywhere as it's slow anyway. Traveling at 90-100kph saves fuel too.
Wind resistance plays a big part in fuel savings. If you double your speed you actually quadruple the wind resistance not double it.
One practice on longer trips to save fuel is to chuck it in Angeles gear and roll down each hill (not recommended on steep winding roads) when safe to do so.
This is how I can make it from Sydney to Melbourne on 1 tank of fuel!
My whole vehicle and setup only owes me about $10k so far but it's a work in progress.
My dad bought an 82 short-short toyota pickup in 1982. He owned it twice over the following 13 years, and in the end, it had a 5 inch lift and 35s.
I've spent 20 of my 24 years of driving, driving toyota 4runners, and just recently bought another. The toyota trucks in my family get pampered then absolutely beat, over and over. They really are part of the family. They live, they die just like a dog or even a child. That's a strong comparison, but they give back what they are given. They're there, through thick and thin, life and death and they re loyal. They have a personality, they act differently everyday. When it's cold, it's hard to wake them up, when it's hot, we baby them and coax them through. RIP dad 👨👩👧
DIY all the way for keeping your 4wd cheap - I had a mate throwing away some spotties cos the brackets snapped - grabbed them from him and welded it back up and good to go. Another mate had a broken snad flag he was throwing away cos the light at the top wa broken - pulled it apart, ebay light replacement and its brand new and even better it was saved from the bin. My 2nd hand roof rack from marketplace was built for a 100 series but i modified the brackets with the grinder and welder and got an awesome result for my 120 Prado.
About to start my 12v system, once again doing things as DIY as possible and finding my way with cheaper stuff until I know exactly how I want it, and will upgrade parts as necessary.
The best advice saving money as mentioned before is install it and build it yourself
I got a budget gq build that will handle most tough tracks (it's my profile pick)
Paid 6k with rwc bog stock built bullbar and rear bar at home
Then got all my 4x4 gear second hand of marketplace
Warn xd winch works sick
Second hand coils and shocks (3 inch flexi coils all round )
Built a rear draw and up a few tie down mounts for stuff in the rear
Installed camp lights inside and few 12 volt cig sockets
Small water tank with tap and hose
Brand new 33s on mickey thompson rims (marketplace for a cheap price )
Have not paid full price for anything
Will go anywhere can do 90% of the toughest tracks if you pick the right line
Even swapped the auto for another second hand one and still would be lucky to have spent 10k
Budget rigs are the best and I have a tonne of fun
Slowly building it up all by myself
To save money for wheeling, I do my own mechanical repairs, built my own front bar, sliders and roof carriers, then spent lots of time at the breakers finding a uhf, awning and dual battery system!
Best way to save money in my opinion is. Do the work yourself, i installed my roof rack, tub rack, rear roller shutter, tub draw, lights and winch. I’m not a hands on guy but ended up being one and i love it. No better feeling than knowing you did the work yourself
My old man did it in a old BT50 and now he’s saved up for a raptor to take on the tracks. I’m currently saving up and hunting down a ford ranger to go out and join in on the fun.
Guys, I have an FJ80, and I enjoy your channel. Although I am a fan of the new mod-cons, and set ups...the farm truck and vintage/basic rig vids are among my favorites. Just something to get out in the wild and have some fun. Cheers!
Think this was a 4x4 channel?? Getting confused when people mention fj80 what
@@jamiesullivan8900...opinions vary. Mine does very well.
my best tip for saving money is learn DIY is gold i tought my self everything mechanical to 12v i have had issues let the smoke out but learnt so much. i built my canopy for my hilux has a shortend ironman drawer a xtm kitchen slide with a kings up right fridge on top and a 200ah lithium battery on the back of the drawer keeps contained and easy to access on the fridge slide. the battery the fridge and the ctek charger are the only new parts the timber was recycled from the timber that came in the second hand canopy. latest addetion is 15ltr water tank i had in the shed put it over the back use a garden fitting to the take to run to a cheap 12v pump. the solar is a old solar panel that was a folding pair unbolted and mounted ontop of the box. :)
Mate, i just bought my first car and the best thing i can say is patience. Took me 6 months to get my rig and i love it.
Being a mechanic ,all me life ,,62 yr old now..I mite be steady at wat I do ,an abit particular ,but I can save heaps ,,by doing it myself..I like watching u fellas ,,an get alot of good points off yous an ya travel, s...I've got a 07 ranger ,an slowly getting it ready for fishing an travelling an exploring australia in itself..names Steve..up gympie way..
I went 4 Wheeling in my Suzi for the weekend just with enough Food and a Tent, It was great fun. I would do it again in a Heartbeat.
Backpackers do it really well! I've had roomies staying with me who have spent between $2000 and $8000 on cars such as old Pathfinders, Honda CRVs, Nissan Xtrails and various Subarus and they're all still going!
People think AWDs are shit, but they are quite capable to get you on a fun adventure. Not talking about hardcore stuff where you need a low range & lockers.
My budget advice is to look on marketplace for deals that someone else will sell for cheap or giveaway because they’ve upgraded, bought a swag for $60 then got given a kings daddy deluxe by a mate 😉
Take your time with finding the right deal to suit your budget and just get out and explore more is what I’ve learnt!
I’ve Only got a Honda hrv 2000 with an awning & other normal camp gear Eventually will lift it 2 inches and put bigger all terrains on 🙌🏽 I’m budget building for sure 🤘🏽Cheers fellas!
The line from shauno were he said he's the mate to buy second from mind you. Had me in stitches
The Best way I have found to save a bit of coin is to keep my camping setup simple and DIY.
I got quotes of up 9-10 grand to have bar work and suspension fitted to my Landcruiser, by shopping around and fitting it all myself, I spent less than half what I was quoted which allowed me to build a drawer setup and build a lithium 12 volt setup as well.
Another way to save a few bucks is to shop the food and drink specials at your local supermarkets and plan your meals around what you can buy cheep.
Hey guys, the way I have found to save a great amount of money for a great abundance of vehicle related items overall is scout for parts at some salvage yards,.
And and that even includes brake pads and other related parts.
You can often find used parts that are still in like new condition at a salvage yard for as little as ten or twenty percent the cost of new ones from a parts store or on line.
And if you are someone who is tuff on their vehicle and believe that you may need spare parts to get your vehicle repaired in a emergency situation such as out four wheeling,
Or during hard weather conditions,
Such as snow plowing,.
You can pick up some spares at a salvage yard to keep available and save a lot of money, while also being prepared for a emergency.
The best way i save money is fitting/ servicing everything myself, and before i make my next purchase i make sure to go wheeling for a weekend before hand to decide whether i really need it or not.
Wicked video and great to see Levi is fully recovered again!
My one tip, is for your 12V system. You don’t need the full dual battery system with Bosc chargers and switch panels, for weekends away. Just get a deep cycle battery in a battery box, and a solar panel. As long as it keeps the drinks cold, your set.
Also, learn to wash clothes by hand. Save some coins from the laundromat
Thats what i do on my daily driver (dogs and plants in the back week to week) spent decently on a lithium battery and a kickass battery box and it goes in and out when i go away. great set up
Take there advice.... buy right the first time!!!!!
Lithium Lithium Lithium!!
No need for waiting money on unneeded rubbish like solar and boxes ect
A simple solenoid system with an agm battery is enough, lithium and management systems are all luxuries. What do you really need? Run a fridge and a couple of lights
@Alex West guess ignorance is bliss on your behalf. Buy right the first time!? Reliability and future proofing your asset's, a poor man pays twice right?
@jamiesullivan8900 I just was wondering little Jamie do you ever have anything positive to say or are you just a negative miserable little person all the time?
Just some quick and easy money savers I like to use
Cooking - Buy all your pantry staples from your local Asian grocer, herbs, spices, pasta and rice can all be had for cents on the dollar compared to the supermarkets and can help reduce the rubbish you lug around popping them into zip lock bags before you head out. Also planning ahead with your mates will make bulk cooking easier and cheaper.
Lighting - If you havnt kitted out with a dual battery system jump online and grab some rechargable light strips. Cheap and really convenient, charge them in the cab while your in the tracks.
Storage - A tray system is awesome but can rack up. Head down to your local hardware store or even discount shop and they will have heavy duty tubs of all sizes for cheap. Even if you upgrade your rig down the track you can never have too much storage at home.
Looking through the old Facebook marketplace and I found a second-hand ARB bullbar for my Ford Ranger. Got the bloke to bring it into me for a look. Had a bit of rust on it but I picked it up for $600. I have now taken all the rust of it and now looking for some paint to paint it. After the paint all I have to do is put it on. Can't wait for it.
Be patient and shop around, but more importantly listen to Graham and Shawno...they are the best...good looking roosters also!
Brought a 2006 d22 turbo diesel back in 2019 for 13k. 150,000 on the odometer, still going strong now. Good budget Ute
100%, got my 08 22 for a similar price with low ks grandad spec about a year ago. Have spent a little bit more on mods as I needed them but honestly a great budget ute
The way we saved thousands was hubby made a set of draws out of ply and used strip's of lamenix as the slides for the draws in the back of our wagon. He made the draws the same dimensions as his stacker box tool kit so we take the camp draws out and put the tool box's in and it's back to his daily drive.
Loving ur work guys my shirt has holes in it to washing machine
Do I get a free one
Can’t wait to see more of ur episodes especially grahams off grid loving that. Epic ❤️🇦🇺🙏🤙
Hey guys an often overseen way to save money that I do use a lot is the simple act of bringing some friends in ya rig that are keen and willing to split costs on fuel, food and camp site costs.
Coming up this year my mate and I are jumping in one rig to save money on the price of the barge to get over to dirk. We absolutely can not wait!!
you guys have really gotten me into 4wding. I love everything that you do and it inspires me to go out and have a laugh in my gu patrol. Thank you!!
I am building up a 1999 Toyota Hilux, the paint is faded but the engine is brand new, I have fitted a winch and a home made tub rack, its got a ridge rider roof basket three awnings one is a shower on the back and one on each side one with a tent the other for shade, I have fitted recovery points at the front and a hitch point shackle I have recovery gear and a console fridge I have a solar panel on the roof but no duel battery system hooked up to the auxiliary battery but I am working on it, I have other creature comforts as well. I have saved heaps by using XTM gear and I am a Diesel Fitter by trade so pushing spanners is easy for me. I would like to thank you guys for giving me great tips especially on the duel battery system, you guys are great. I am on a pension so money is tight.
My best score, how to be thrifty is to buy the right thing second hand and refurbish it yourself. I bought a set of 20 degree angled fat boy (3.6mm steel) rock sliders to suit my body lifted Navara for $280 because they looked rough. All superficial damage to the factory coating on them. I sanded them by hand sprayed them with rustoleum rattle can paint, then stuck some non slip tape on them from Bunnings to make them safe to step on and bam! Done! They look great I wish I could send you a photo, but I wish they were raptor coated not rattle canned. 😂
Beat way to save money is the camping / touring rear set up - my draws are 25 yo made from scrap ply wood (now in second vehicle) - ok can not stand on them when fully extended but never wanted to either. - they slide on the yellow plastic joining strips from particle board flooring - little silicon spay once a year and they slide sweet as any Teflon. Cargo barrier made from an old security door cut to size. Fridge cage from some old SS shelving. Only thing I brought is a fridge slide from ebay which about 10 years ago cost me about 180 bucks. My awning is a 3x4 m tarp with 2 x3m poles from Bunnings - biggest I ever seen (12sm) and just use 2 awning poles, couple of guy ropes and 2 heavy duty ocky straps to set up. From what I saved from setting up the back of my Patrol I could afford 2 in suspension lift with Old man emu springs , tough dog shocks and a harrop elocker - busted my factory elocker coming up from McBrides beach - before they closed it
Started off with an esky dual cab 2wd courier and an enclosed swag,best memories of my life during that time. Just simple adventures with no stress some days were rough but it truly added to the experience. The entire set up included the vehicle was about $5000.
I think my best tip to save money is make a 4wd the way you want it overtime and buy a cheap daily car that doesn’t chug fuel. If you break your 4wd on the tracks, you don’t have to slam money into it before the Monday to be able to drive it to work. And also put your 4wd on club plates so your only paying around $80 a year on rego as your not using it as a daily
2 of my favourite ways to save are very basic and not to exciting, but first of all, I try to consider where I'm actually taking my family to, the duration of the trip and wat is essential, by doing this it allows me to remove alot of unrequired weight from my 80 series and save on fuel.
Secondly, to save $$ on firewood (+diesel carting it), I make it a 'challenge' for my 2 young fellas to help dad find enough from the bush to get us through a couple nights.
Love your work legends🤙
my best tip for saving money on servicing, is to wait for 4wd24/7 to have specials on the Ryco service kits.. 100% save soo much money than buying individually
Great way to save some $$ is to put on a bbq and some beers, get your mates around and do the work on each others cars over the weekend. I guarantee you’ll then head off to test the rigs out and you’ll learn so much about the ins and outs of your vehicle. I know I started not knowing the difference between an air filter and a brake pad, after a few good weekends in the shed with the lads we were replacing cvs, engine mounts and fixing 12 volt dual battery systems on our cape York trip!
Love your work lads, seeya out on the tracks!
Bought a base model 94 pajero for $550. The owner thought it had rod knock, watched TH-cam videos and learnt about the car. Turned out to be lifters. Was able to pull them out and learn how to bleed them. Got the engine quite and adjusted timing, got it running mint. Mate had a mate at work who had a blown up top of the line pajero. Bought it for $200 and got snorkel, flares, bull bar, full interior, lift kit.
Polished the car, got it on club rego, keeps up with mates new ranger. All for under $2000. Just spent the weekend making a set of drawers out of ply and carpet from bunnings.
All in all, my money saving tip is Facebook marketplace, TH-cam and a bit of motivation.
My best cost saving tip is DIY. Take those projects on yourself, even if you’re unsure you can. Not only will you be saving money doing this yourself but you are also gaining new skill sets. I built my own rear bar which not only saved me a load of money, but also allowed me to build it exactly how I wanted it for my needs. I’m not a fabricator, and this is the first project I took on with bar work. It turned out mint, and has held up fantastic. I couldn’t be happier with my decision and saved tons of money in the process.
I agree to some point
But the she be right diy fixes and modifications out on our roads 😬 bit of a worry
@@Jeeps.offroad Fair, This is assuming you have some general mechanical knowledge.
I buy servicing parts when on special so at service time I can grab off the shelf all the fluids and filters
Hi im 25 years old from South Africa. Will be immigrating to Perth soon. Quite excited to start wheeling in Australia and as Graham says west is best. Same applies to South Africa. Ive explored our west coast since childhood. Cant wait to start exploring rhe west coast of Australia
The best thing I’ve done on the cheap is on my ute, I wanted to go a tray set up but didn’t want to spend too much on it so I’ve gone and found a single cab alloy tray for $150 and shortened it down for a dual cab then built my tailboard and everything else myself, minus the canopy and including the tray I’m sitting at about $500 including lights, wheel arches ect all I need now is paint so this raptor kit would go down a treat 👌
I did the same thing
I made a full locking drawer system for the back of my ute out of plywood. One drawer can fit all my tools, air compressor, tie downs spare parts, longer antenna whip, 4L of demineralised water and a few more random things. What the other drawer holds depends on what I'm doing. I've got my fridge tie downs flush with the top of the drawers and everything is covered in marine carpet. Absoluetely loved making it all myself and it only took up about a weekend. The best thing though is that I made it to the specifications that work best for me.
A good money saver is do a meal plan for trips away ,get all the supplies when on special and don't buy extra when away. In regards to mods just get them when you need them .The only mod my wife and I have done to the mighty lux is tyres. For now 😄
Excelent... !!!
Im 4wd fan since 40 year.. everybody likes to have all accesories.. thats looks geat..
I studied a lot of time and the truth is that you need only the necessary ..
that setup by amber is amazing, super clever and well organised
I don't always understand what you guys say as an American, but it sounds funny and I agree with it! Get out there and disconnect from the madness. Don't try and find happiness, go make it!
This Chanel inspired me to do 4x4, watching this after a year 😅 I got a Nissan Navara D40 2008
My best way for tip to save a buck is I always over budget and what I don't spend I save for next trip and keep doing it till Christmas and by then my budget expenses is already covered by what I've saved throughout the yr.
Other is when doing household shopping I buy a couple extra items to keep my camping trip cupboard fully stocked ready to go.
Love that Jeep build you guys did. I’m currently doing mine and wanting to black out all my silver parts. You lot are the best! Cheers for some laid back content. Bloody love it
My opinion on best way to save money is Tyre Pressures . Having them at the correct level no matter what terrain will save you fuel and put less stress on driveline components thus saving in repairs
In the 70s we used to go hunting, camping & driving on dirt trails through the state forests in a S Series Valiant sedan nearly every weekend, with a 4 person tent, sleeping bags,, a hotplate, camp oven, billy, enameled tin plates &, cups, utensils, dunny paper, flour, sugar, coffee, condensed milk, spuds, water, shovel, axe, tools, handheld spotlight, a few rifles & a shit load of ammo. Bogged?? Countless times! Winches & Maxtraxx? Huh?
P.S. Nearly forgot the Kerosene lamp!
My best tip is to start by buying a Toyota and just find the closest spot you can to go anywhere 4wdriving. I'm going 4wdriving this weekend just down the road. Cheers boys for the tips
Im all for going in cheap stuff I love all theses vids awesome time watching you guys wheeling and in the shed talks a couple of things you guys suggest I try to do with my 4x4 but in this world money is everything
My tip to save big money is to socialise with other 4wd mates, you would be surprised who has a workshop or spare parts where if you supply enough beers you can have a good place to do major work to your vehicle. I had a mate who could fab up a snorkel and custom airbox and saved loads. Love your work lads cheers 🍻
Hey Boys! Great episode!! I think a great way to 'save' or distribute money is to setup a second bank account for your 4by. Then deposit 10,30,30% of your earnings into it as you are paid. This account is then left untouched for months and in no time you will have saved enough to get some of those more expensive items. Just a good way to slowly buildup savings! Cheers
Like everything else...4wdriving has become very expensive..buts that's if you follow sheep .. you can definitely get out there on the cheap and still have a awesome time. As long as you have the basics in recovery and camping you can enjoy our great past time.
I love your show and I am jealous of the Toyota oil burners you get! I am in the US and I have an absolute weapon of a Toyota 4Runner, which is a gas 4.0 prado with a different body. I had a recent accident on a trip that I would like to share and bring awareness to. I am currently in the hospital and just had my second surgery after a fall from my rooftop tent. I was sitting in the doorway and shifted my weight and missed the steps with my other foot. I was alone and I broke my wrist which caused a rare condition called compartment syndrome. Very very serious and potentially life threatening. I will be creating a TH-cam channel just to get this out and create awareness. I would not wish this on anyone, it’s one of the most painful things that exist. Cheers and keep it up and please spread the word on this
Nailed it on the head with all of the tips.
Get 2nd hand parts and only the most basic you would need and will get the job done.
Welders are great if you have them so that you can do custom work yourself, but not necessary at all... Biggest tip of all.. work on your own car and get out doing what you love!
Love this channel guys, just got a beauty 80 series and this channel is helping me fill in my knowledge gaps!
I think knowing your vehicle well is the best way to save money, yea you might want to show off a bit with your mates, but if you know what your vehicle is capable of, you’re less likely to break it
Awesome video fellas! My best budget tip is to meal plan and prep for camping. Simply making a few cheap meals at home before you go away and separating them into containers to take with you is a perfect way to save a few dollars, and avoiding snacking too much. It ain't much, but it's honest work :)
for someone whos been meal prepping for years idk why ive never thought to meal prep and chuck it in the fridge when i go camping, genius idea
@@kanedickson5876 it’s super helpful mate! Plus, less time prepping and cooking when you’re at the campsite, means more time for beers 🤙🏻
@@lensoflewis definately a bonus! will be trying it when i go away over easter and see how it goes
Im a sucker for with wifes massaman curry :) frreze it , slowly warm it in a pan, boil a bit of rice and if your feeling really fancy, take a couple of frozen Roti's :) happy days and if you are only away for a few days , way easier that cooking from scratch
If you really want to 250iq it, you freeze stews etc in vac sealed bags then to reheat you just dump it in hot water whilst still in the bag. Once ready to eat you just cut the top off and eat it directly from the bag. No washing up or cleaning afterwards
I run a 1997 RN105r Hilux (22r)
I paid 4k for the car
I spent 3k on an rebuild on the 22r (removed and installed myself to cut costs)
My camp gear consists of the following ,
120 amp fold up solar panel (brought for $80 second hand}
Engel 120 A/h battery pack (brought new for $600)
Engel 45Ltr fridge (brought new for $1200)
4wd Supa Centre Big Daddy Deluxe swag (brought new for $190)
My local camp store had a lot of useful bits and bobs like 2 burner gas top cooker , camp pegs , chairs tables .
I found that you don't have to buy it all at once , Just stick to a budget 60-200 a week .
We don't get all we want in the very first instant .
Take your time , do your research and above all "Shop Smart , Not Hard"
I'm just starting out myself (leaving my run a bit late @53) .
But I'm determined to have all I need and NOT all I want .
The big factor in starting out new with any hobby is employ the KISS rule (Keep It Simple Stupid)
Enjoy what you do .
Learn from it .
And don't be tight when it comes to pass on (and listen to) the knowledge .
Loving the channel fellas
Keep up the good work
Anthony Costello
Ipswich QLD
Honestly, i wanted a TJM bullbar for my 2012 Prado, but I could not justify the price of a new one. Took a few months, but I found it on marketplace for $150, had a ding, for an extra $100 me, and my boy sanded it and raptored it. Then, I installed it in the driveway with the old man.