Toyota Land Cruiser 100 series long distance trip review 

That’s awesome! I think the D/C fridge is a game changer. Thanks for watching!

If you look back at my older videos I was a Tacoma guy for a long time. I put together a few videos on my old Tacoma. Definitely things I miss about it. Always was curious about the Landcruisers and now I understand why! It’s a sweet rig as well! Thanks for watching!

If I was going to solely run the fridge of the DC plug, than I would definitely consider this. I charge my solar generator directly off the DC plug and run my fridge off the solar generator at the same time. Pass through charging and no voltage drop on the fridge that way.

Keep in mind we started the trip with a full tank and ended it on empty. It was probably around 12-14 mpg, but I still love the rig. They definitely live up to Cruising the Land! Thanks for watching!

It was already running 5w-30 full synthetic in it since mile 1. I am just switching to the platinum edition because it’s rated higher. Sequoias are Land Cruisers in disguise. Sweet rigs too!

Thanks and no doubt!

I love that this video is being watched around the world. The newer models here have that option but the year I have does not. That’s cool that yours does. I wish they had that here. The fridge I bought hooked up in the rear works great for us.

@@pickettbuilt2686 this is a good option to have a large refrigerator on family trips I hope the whole family enjoyed the car

I’ll check them out, thanks!

@@noctilucent7396 congrats on your purchase. That’s a score. I just recently had the timing belt and water pump replaced. Also replaced the heater T’s and a few lines that looked old. I think it’s a good idea to replace them when doing all that just to ensure it’s longevity. I haven’t had any other issues other than replacing the CV axles. It is my daily driver however it is very thirsty. Thanks for watching!

I’ve been looking at white knuckle, slee, and metal-tech. It’s a toss up. Probably going to boil down to price.

Thanks man!

Appreciate it! I definitely dig the look too. It has a 4.7L V-8

No diesel LC 100s in the US :(

@@maxmogavero1624 Ah got it😮 So, the only way is importing,,,🚙

@Journey Never Ends Unfortunately you can’t import a vehicle under 25 years old to the US. So starting in 2023 you will be able to import a diesel 100 series, as long as it is the 1998 model.

@@RyanGiroux22 Ah now I understand. I didn't know that as I'm not from/in the U.S. That is a unique regulation.😮

Agreed!

@@pickettbuilt2686 How those prices today?

@@kevinrichards1539 Even worse 🤣!!

@@pickettbuilt2686 Im paying 230 a gallon. Where are you?

@@kevinrichards1539 better than where I am. $2.79 here

That’s for sure!

Doing well thanks. It’s the Force Thule Box. I believe it’s the sport model.

170k

Thanks!

Tires are 285s and Wheels are 18”.

No doubt, something Land Cruiser owners know all to well. That was just a rough estimate and I didn’t even include starting the trip with a full tank and finishing dang near on empty.

Same trip today would be about $1,400.

​@@pickettbuilt2686 I am curious about your fuel price and MPG. If you paid $2.75 per gallon (a good price) you would have to get 15.75 MPG to go 4,000 miles. (15.75 MPG is just about the very best I can get in a 100 series.)

@@bfdonaldson 15 mpg is definitely at best. Generally average around 12 mpg.

Not much if any mpg loss at all. I don’t even notice any additional wind noise. However, packing it full and carrying a bunch of extra weight is the factor on mpg.

Good question. My Tacoma averaged about 16 mpg and it was a long bed, lifted, and had a loaded out camper shell. We have a Subaru that gets over 30 mpg. Significantly a smaller vehicle though. My old 2002 Z71 Tahoe would be a good comparison as the fuel economy was similar and I would say an equivalent vehicle in size. So I guess the fuel mileage is to be expected for what it is. However there are newer rigs even bigger in size getting better fuel economy. I wouldn’t trade though.

No doubt! I can not even imagine covering the same distance on a trip in Europe. I have family from Norway and they laugh at me when I complain about fuel prices over here.

Absolutely!

Interesting. I would love to see it done!

Don’t know the exact specs but they are 18” granite alloy GA640s in dark metallic bronze.

Definitely built to last. I’ve heard built to last 25 years in 3rd world conditions.

We replaced the alternator in our 2002 100 Series in 2015. We run Royal Purple oil and a good Napa filter, changing both every 5,000 miles. No other mechanical issues to report. In the fall of 2016, we "parked" the LC due to some family health issues, a buddy's been driving the LC every month or so to keep everything lubed and used. We are about ready to resume driving the LC and had the tires, timing belt, radiator, belts, hoses and fluids changed in March 2023, at 105K miles. Good as new for another 90K miles. Looking forward to the Cruiser hitting puberty at 200,000 miles:-)

I would love to do a follow up video on the solar setup. I have only used it a few times now but so far it charges my power station as fast as the A/C adapter does at around 90 watts. To be off grid and have a way to charge the power station and run the D/C fridge, charge our phones, camera batteries, power air pumps for air mattresses and whatever else you would need for camping it has been amazing. I am hoping to do a follow up review on the whole setup as we put it to the test. Thanks for watching!

I’ve been looking at slee, white knuckle, and metal-tech. Probably going to boil down to price.