HIACE 4x4 Off-Road FIRST IMPRESSIONS and PROJECT AIMS

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First drive of the Hiace 4wd off-road. First trial. FIrst impressions. Nothing more. And we reveals the project aims.
This is a starting point for a technology demonstrator by EGON.COM.AU
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@joshhenchman9810 Месяц назад

Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about getting rid of the Troopy. This thing will look tough as heck with some off-road accessories, a paint job/ wrap and some different wheels/ tyres. Tired of seeing 70 series content all over RU-vid (you were one of the originals and did it justice so you are forgiven) but I feel like this build, if done tastefully, will bring a far bigger and more enthusiastic audience than what you already have from Landcruiser content. A 4x4 bus is so refreshing to see and will undoubtedly be the envy on many 4x4 and travel enthusiasts. This WILL be the car you turn around and admire at your camp sites. Imaging the Ronny Dahl episode in the future on it too!

@jaygatsby2790 Месяц назад

AGREE!

@davidmilledge221 Месяц назад

If done correctly it's a massive game changer

@cryptidhunter9901 Месяц назад

Real overlanders on a tight budget, often use old 4WD vans. This brand new troopy build thing is mostly done by wealthy secret society youtubers with lots of corporate connections.

@drew5763 Месяц назад

Vans have always been noisy but kitted out should fix that

@Alan.livingston Месяц назад

And it’s not like he won’t get bored of this in a week once it’s done and sell it to start another troopy.

@heathwellsNZ Месяц назад

Wow, this ongoing project will be undoubtedly the best offroading/overlanding content on RU-vid this year! Very very excited to follow along your journey!

@erhardt1477 Месяц назад

So … to sum things up… Andrew : „I’m not doing a direct comparison, driving first the van and then the troopy“ Heiner : „Andrew is driving the same piece of road to do a direct comparison, between the van and the troopy“ Thx guys for clearing that up 😂😂😂 The van looks amazing, can’t wait to see the progress sir 👍

@johnvaneeden1455 Месяц назад

This will change the Taxi industry in South Africa for ever !

@StuFrodsham Месяц назад

Nah SA taxi's go anywhere already !

@NathanDuP Месяц назад

You won't be able to keep it in SA, will be stolen as soon as it's in your driveway and the insurance on it will be grossly over priced because of its steal-ability and use of parts in the taxi industry.

@lancerutherford3933 28 дней назад

Previous generation of hiace came in 4wd, though

@robvanzyl5017 26 дней назад

Lesotho have a lot of 4x4 taxi's for many years. Just getting on with the job and putting overlanders to shame.

@MrCheh Месяц назад

Once you throw some gear in it and give it some weight in the rear it will be substantially better and have less rear wheel spin on the simple stuff. Articulation will also feel better.

@Jacobtheunwise Месяц назад

My thought to considering the 2wds are way better with weight in them in every aspect I can imagine this would be the same case

@oggyoggy1299 21 день назад

@@Jacobtheunwise In every aspect….besides acceleration, braking, cornering, fuel efficiency.

@ToyBJ Месяц назад

Love a new unknown Andrew, so many questions and trials to do. I look forward to watching this build with much interest.👍🍻

@okaadventures3446 Месяц назад

Our OKA motorhome is running a 48v system, combined with a Victron RS 6000 Multi with 12Kw of stored energy & all electrical appliances are 240v. Cost savings in cable size & weight plus the cost savings of appliances over 12v. Very excited to see this project proceeding, great work guys.

@derJackistweg Месяц назад

but you will still loose roughly 15% by DC>AC, all day long. And again a part of that when charging AC>DC, like Phones, Cam, PC ect.

@kopeducati Месяц назад

@@derJackistweg 12Kw battery bank will take you a loooong way ... ( depending on solar array )

@derJackistweg Месяц назад

@@kopeducati ?

@kopeducati Месяц назад

@@derJackistweg yep .. ?

@derJackistweg Месяц назад

What are you talking about? I am talking about the bad efficiency of transforming AC into DC. Looks like you do nothing about that, go ahead and learn. Has nothing to do with the size of the battery as 15% is 15%, weather on 12KW or 3KW, or or or or

@Wanderhirsch Месяц назад

4 person 4 sleeper is what i am looking forward to see 😃 love the collab!

@johndunn5767 24 дня назад

I’m so excited for this new build. I think it’s going to be a game changer for the overland community in Australia. Great job fellas 👍

@johnlee4681 Месяц назад

Screw all the negative comments, I was excited for this when you announced it, just the same now!

@taurota1554 Месяц назад

Like the variety of content on the channel.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

@jurgenkrebbekx4329 Месяц назад

Epic already,you two are so much fun to watch,I’m so looking forward to this build with you both, so much knowledge and the willingness to experiment and seeing no limits,fantastic ‼️

@hoodyr6799 10 дней назад

Loving that 48V direction Heiner...! 👌

@djevlhelvete Месяц назад

I am just so happy I found this channel right at this moment in time...That's a fantastic project!

@Ben198809 Месяц назад

Super excited for this build - please keep the updates coming Andrew, no matter how small. Especially keen for Heiner's 48V plans, so awesome seeing new ideas come to life

@iamgeoffandthisismystory Месяц назад

Most exciting build in a looong time! Having Heiner involved brings a fresh dynamic to the channel too😆 Well done! Can't wait to see it on a trip💪🏻

@mildew4449 Месяц назад

Full salivation mode ON!!! As more of a van guy myself (vanlifer for over 15 years), this is gonna rock! This will totally do it out in the bush, no doubt about it. A pity we can't get anything similar in my side of the woods. Can't wait to see this epic build! Send it guys!!!

@cch201992 Месяц назад

I'm new to van life and bruh what has the overland community been doing a van is the perfect overlander🤷🏼‍♂️lol Change my mind😅

@oliverstyant-browne8680 Месяц назад

Very excited to see how the van evolves. This is the most interested I have been in a series for some time. Can’t wait!

@christopherkimbell3497 Месяц назад

It reminds me of my Sprinter 4x4. Momentum is important, each obstacle and dynamic demands a specific amount with specific timing as you cross the obstacle. It’s actually a fun drive, especially for a seasoned offroad driver. You will go to many wonderful remote places in that van.

@andrewsharman4419 Месяц назад

Loving the content and the collaboration between you two. This will be epic!

@andrewhall4553 Месяц назад

Power line track and Pea gravel the perfect testing combo and all in your back yard!!!

@davidhammond5264 Месяц назад

I have been considering a Hiace 4x4 for myself so it is great to see Andrew testing it out for me. Sliding doors on a van are so practical in town.

@stephenfox8922 Месяц назад

The camaraderie between you two is a joy to watch it’s going to be a epic build.

@AccFinEco Месяц назад

Best 4WD review l have seen in years. Well done. Wish there were more reviews like this.

@salahuddinkhan7694 Месяц назад

This VAN 4x4 has the ability to overcome almost all aspects of an actual overlanding vehicle,,,very good experiment and keep it up 🎉🎉🎉

@seanchristie7150 Месяц назад

Fantastic to see something new, can't wait to see the fit out

@alastairsedgwick9333 9 дней назад

As someone who lived in a Hiace Commuter (100 series) full time, now full time in a Pajero with a James Baroud RTT. The comfort and convenience levels are not the same, especially in the rain. This project I'll be following with great interest

@Belldin_Ordi Месяц назад

I am looking forward to see the outcome of this project as I have been thinking of a van to tour around Oz with the Mrs in a few years time.

@aussievaliant4949 Месяц назад

Very exciting for sure! I look forward to each episode, but you have upped the ante in my anticipation.

@itslev4404 27 дней назад

I bloody love this idea. I look forward to the journey!!

@petrilabuschagne Месяц назад

Looking forward to this build. Will definitely follow this.

@jmpersonal2402 Месяц назад

Looks a great truck, Andrew. I am tempted now!

@petermcguinness8222 Месяц назад

I can't wait. Hurry up and build it immediately please.

@MarkRose1337 Месяц назад

This is an exciting project!

@jordanhamilton2523 Месяц назад

You guys are classic! Great combo

@josedarrylalano8356 Месяц назад

Can’t wait!! I will just follow your template gents 🎉

@anthonymorris479 Месяц назад

Excited for this build.

@motoface5984 Месяц назад

So excited to watch the rest of this series as I’m really leaning towards a HiAce conversion

@ulrichkristensen4087 Месяц назад

Looking forward to the build, interesting choice. When you presented the Iveco 4x4 i thought maybe that would be a future choice, but i understand your quarrels with getting in and out , this is going to be fun watching.

@petrbenda3406 Месяц назад

Looking forward to more content with this rig and offroad vans in general!

@martintokau7326 23 дня назад

Great video guys was talking about this a hiace camper that was also off road capable also very well interested to see how this project turns out. Keep up the good work.

@lesklower7281 Месяц назад

Looking forward to the progress on the Hiace van by the way looks so cool l am so used to seeing the normal Hiace vans driving around but converting the Hiace to 4X4 puts it on another level

@erikcele1604 Месяц назад

This Will be amazing thing to follow! Cool good luck! ❤

@tiakontikiadventures1536 Месяц назад

Genuinely Impressed with the ground clearance seen on the Hiace. I have a 4motion VW Transporter SWB camper conversion for x4 (Pop top), and even with the 35mm lift, I still find cautious driving is the way to go. Looking foward to the future vlogs!

@autoglassmike Месяц назад

Great series guys looking forward to the build. I have an eseries ford van 4x4 here in USA and love it. I think the hiace is going to be awesome.

@DavidLeane-cp2lz 19 дней назад

So refreshing to see a driver that lifts there foot when it spins instead of flooring it digging great big holes and wrecking the track for everyone else. I have the extra long high roof version of the hiace. Been living in it for 3 years. I believe it's a better option than towing a caravan. 48 volts sounds interesting and to see how it's done.

@edstar81 Месяц назад

looking forward to this series

@TheWrongBrother Месяц назад

In East Africa, hiaces do bus taxi services ferrying 12 passengers ... this is a load of at least 600kg - 800kg constant doing 300km daily. Its normal to see them hit 800,000 km on the odo. This is a great choice and is basically bullet proof stock ... and with those powertrain updates should last decades.

@user-wq2on7ru6y 15 дней назад

В России , в Якутии очень популярны Hiace , предыдущего поколения(200) .И там они перевозят много груза и пассажиров , даже без 4 ВД....круглый год и в морозы -60C

@MacSaxe Месяц назад

You've basically built a forward control troopy - love it

@Harleyglide03 Месяц назад

This is going to be an interesting build. Can’t wait to see it.

@outdooraussie6355 Месяц назад

I'm keen. Been talking for years about the lack of 4x4 van options in Oz... might be my next upgrade. Can't wait to see it come together... 👍👏

@TechLuv Месяц назад

Can't wait to see it after repainting with adventure/safari colours and offroad bullbar.

@glennstatham960 Месяц назад

I love how you put our vehicle through a very good test. (The spare tyre is only creaking because it's not tight enough)

@oldage001 Месяц назад

Looks great!

@peterofnewcastle6602 Месяц назад

Why did you not have BUS4x4 install their underbody protection kit? It provides great shielding both under the engine and under the running gear. I have taken my Hiace 4x4 to the top of Cape York as well as Fraser Island and many other offroad adventures. The van performs better off road once it is loaded with a camper fitout. As usual, running the tallest tyres possible and adjusting tyre pressures assist greatly when offroad. Sadly the wheel travel is about the same as a commodore.

@rubiconned Месяц назад

I like this. This is an exciting project

@gavinsmith28 Месяц назад

Good luck! Looks interesting….

@joshuabriggs7114 Месяц назад

Very exciting!

@rajeshramkawal8266 Месяц назад

Rear diff lock is an absolute must , front unit a nice to have . Especially in this configuration to give you best of breed tractability

@philipstrydomstrydom1821 Месяц назад

Great , thinking out the box.

@steverichardson7462 Месяц назад

Hi Andrew... I couldn't help think that when you were chatting with Heiner there was a very strong resemblance to Ernie Wise 😂... No disrespect intended.

@matthewlewis-zw3tf 21 день назад

I like your new van! Love the 2.8L Turbo Diesel. Just bought a 2.8L Turbo Diesel for a project Nissan 4 door Frontier 4x4, with 5spd manual gearbox and 2 spd transfer case. Will put 35 inch tires on it and a 4 inch lift. I'm very excited.

@daves7104 Месяц назад

This is such an exciting build!

@harryhcs 29 дней назад

damn! cant wait for this truck to develop into a beast! so cool

@roy_geebz Месяц назад

Cant wait to see how it goes with 2 tonnes of 48volt wizardry in the back 👌 very cool project team.

@eliwgreen Месяц назад

Have known about the 4x4 bus conversion for some time. There are a few driving around Karratha where I live and I have always wondered what the possibility’s would be making one into a touring vehicle, I have many of the same questions. Can’t wait to follow this build. This project will be incredibly interesting. Hopefully in the future Toyota could do this from factory 🤷‍♂️ without sacrificing the troopy of course.

@paulwatson2569 Месяц назад

I always loved the idea of a van as a overland vehicle Once you add some accessories and sort a few things out it will be a great vehicle I am seriously thinking about this for myself Love it

@jmginthent651 Месяц назад

Keen to see the van in the hands of experienced 4x4 drivers 👍

@chappie143 Месяц назад

I'm very keen to see it with a wrap and a bull bar! That will make a break the look of this Kombi.

@angusmurray6578 Месяц назад

As a new dad those 4X4 adventures and long term travel options do really change! You can't really do it in a wagon anymore for longer trips. Looking forward to this series. I am hoping this type of vehicle goes relatively remote...super interesting!

@ee233 Месяц назад

This looks exciting.

@danieldvir6927 Месяц назад

This is the kind of video's I like

@grannieannie1371 Месяц назад

This has always been my dream. I came across the ibus conversions and thought yes this could be supercool for a proper off road camper. It will be cool to see how their version of the dream compares to mine.

@-WondersofCreation Месяц назад

Well done Lads👍

@equestrianalways6132 Месяц назад

My delica 4x4 would struggle for traction when empty. But when weight is added over the rear axle it becomes 4 x more capable

@user-wq2on7ru6y 15 дней назад

Нету лучше велика (велосипед) , чем Митсубиси Делика😂

@garethbaker6405 4 дня назад

Awesome project,….nice to see something diff’ than a standard 4x4 conversation. looking at a camper van build of our own, hope to get some new ideas and innovations,👍🏼

@landcruisertroopytouringan2166 Месяц назад

You are pioneers… mark my comment….. as this will definitely become something big. Well done 👍

@ahmetsokullu1866 Месяц назад

This is the most exciting project after the Range Rover. Please don't hold back with the van. Here in the UK that van needs no improvement to off roading but huge innovation to sleep 4. You may have just answered the question for a family traveller. I am excited. Thank you.

@32laurens 27 дней назад

Looking at it off road I just got a vision of you guys delivering packages to the most outrageous places! I think you should name this build 'Postman Pat' as a bit of a tongue in cheek reference to the humble origins of what I have no doubt is going to be an awesome build! I remember you briefly testing out an Iveco a few years ago, I would be interested why you haven't even mentioned Iveco in this van story so far. You probably considered and rejected the idea but I would appreciate some reasoning behind it. All the best!

@asimrc 29 дней назад

Very excited for these billed.Looking forward to the as p.Touch

@Ed-wy2di Месяц назад

Looking forward to this build. Something different for a change.

@rjl110919581 Месяц назад

thank you for great ideal wish best further in 4x4 van

@jarrod1687 Месяц назад

Very interested in the upcoming 4x4 hiace series

@principal7819 Месяц назад

I’m more excited about this build than anything else since I saw your first Australia troops build. If this ends up being what we expect it to be, that’s what I’m going to buy.

@steinmargunnarsson3709 Месяц назад

Very intersting vehicle and the conversion to an overlander will be exciting to watch. I belive the suspension, if kept as is, will articulate more as the van gets heavier.

@CampfireCruising 29 дней назад

Great video, that vantage point as a driver has to be spectacular, more like a UTV than most road vehicles.

@lancerutherford3933 28 дней назад

Love it

@salahuddinkhan7694 Месяц назад

GOD BLESS 🙌 🎉😊YOU BOTH ❤️ GENIUS AND KIND HEART HUMAN BEINGS 😊.

@sasquatchfoote8235 Месяц назад

The Van will be a lot better with more weight in it. Can wait to see👍🏻

@DenisKz Месяц назад

I'm exited, I want one.

@johntanchong3166 Месяц назад

Wow getting very interesting.

@myvideoguy 23 дня назад

16:40 this is why I'm considering these. 4 person travel, potential 4 person internal sleeping if required per location, still off-road going, not locked in to pulling a trailer. That's what I'm after. You have a new subscriber based on this.

@waynesimmons2850 Месяц назад

Super interesting project

@KL00100 Месяц назад

I love the A-Team reference. 😂👍

@forsh3546 Месяц назад

Just waiting for the wrap to be black with a red stripe now! I love it when a plan comes together!

@michaelhermans4753 Месяц назад

Interesting project

@sunshinecatcher8779 Месяц назад

Looks great fun

@enricio 29 дней назад

It's joyful to watch, not just the Troopy compared to the Hiace, but also the two of you. You guys could be father and son. 😁. Of course it's no honest compare but who cares. You guys will have a blast with the Hiace. 😎👏🏻👌🤸

@garthfairfield 14 дней назад

Awesome guys wish I could have one

@JoshSinnott97 Месяц назад

I'm not sure if the demand is there for it, but a gap in the interior for a dirt bike would be unreal

@petrbenda3406 Месяц назад

Definitely. I would like to see not only dirt bikes, but also normal bikes, e-bikes and other large things that are too impractical for pickup trucks and SUVs. The need to carry an e-bike (and charge it while on the move) made me to even consider vans for overlanding in the first place.