The 3 YEAR PLAN to a 4x4 FULLY KITTED, SUITS ANY BUDGET

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[mikehzz]

I've been doing it wrong for 40 years. I've been taking stock cars with AT tyres to almost every "name" destination in Australia from the Vic High Country to the Simpson Desert. My mate has done the same in a car with no low range. It's a laugh getting to a destination and we can almost park underneath the cars already there. I can't do extreme rock climbing but I find that boring and it breaks cars anyway. It's amazing where a stock car can go. When I started, we had no money at all for that sort of stuff, we could barely afford the car and it was always 2nd hand. I chuckle when people say they need all that stuff to go 4wding. I floated a VW beetle across a river once. Having said that, I do enjoy your content Ronny, you haven't sold out and all the other stuff you say rings true from my personal experience.

[samjohnson]

Glad you did this video.
That's exactly how I built my 80 series K294 to go CO trailing right after purchase in 2017.
~$250 - $300 a month spend. And over 3 seasons built my rig all cash.
Highly recommend - patience pays.

[craigquann]

Since I'm watching this late but before the follow up video. I would 100% go the dual battery/agm route in the first year IF you're going to be doing longer than a weekend trip. The benefits to AGM is you can leave it installed for the eventual winch upgrade and many vehicles have space under the hood AND they're cheap!

[philliphickox]

Bash Plates, I listened to whole video and they were not mentioned once. In my opinion Bash plates are the cheapest form of insurance to protect your vehicle off road and should be in my opinion one of the first mods.

[nrs]

This is the most important video you’ve ever made. I now need the spreadsheet

[marcoe]

Very nice video Ronny. Having everything on paper is easier than just trying to sit things in your head!

[andrewthompson]

Great video. I have 150 Prado with 150l tank so no auxiliary tank, did a 2100k round trip from Sydney to Darling River headwaters above Bourke & used 175l, do the maths.
I've had it just over a year & have spent about 12k on it. 2 inch lift with bigger mono shockies, ARB Smartbar, the plastic one, don't start crying, a week after fitting a crackhead comes hurtling down the street where I was parked, hits me at 50kh pushes me back through air over 4 metres & no damage to me except bar bent up about 20mm, crackhead was a right off. Bar is also half weight of steel so I can fit winch, lights UHF & still be lighter. Also driving light & UHF. Also had engine tuned, 20% more power & very economical. To round up i fitted Kaon rear table & shelving to back door, brilliant addition

[Philipk]

The bung under the air box, Ronny tells us about that, lol. Great video Ronny and some really good advice in the stages to build a tourer.

[overlandready]

To be fair, after 35 years nearly of doing any track I point the vehicle at, a stock standard vehicle with the only mod being AT tyres, works fine, you don't need anything special, you're just adding to the "You need this to 4wd" people. You don't! You need a mechanically sound, well engineered 4x4 to start with, then load with minimal kit, an awning is nice, but not necessary, a fridge is nice, but not necessary - I've never owned one! Pick foods that don't need refrigeration. As for compressor, yes, buy a decent one straight off, cheap is buy twice and will let you down when you need it, I have a failed ARB one here somewhere, it failed on the electrical side as they put low quality connectors on it. Winch, not necessary, but some form of self recovery is, whether that be a manual winch or a hi-lift jack, which are really good for winching. Pick where you go and prep well, the rest will sort itself out.

[NICUofficial]

good video, even though my exact order has differed, the general trend is similar
one of the most fun parts of 4x4 driving has been pacing out the upgrades and trying to put them in an order that both makes sense, avoids wasting money, but also keeps expanding the range of adventures I can take myself and my family (in safety). just threw in my 8-switch system and my camp lights, can't wait to put them to a real test soon
what a great hobby. I fucking love offroading lol

[lastknownlocation]

Great content as always Ronny. I always appreciate your advice.😊

[chrisfanchier]

Certainly a nice guide for building on a budget. With that said what I feel should be mentioned at the beginning for the Foundation, if possible get a vehicle with a Locker from the Factory. In the long run it will save you a lot and allow you to get further as needed. After having previous vehicles without lockers and now having a vehicle with a locker, I can say it is certainly a great idea for the Foundation!!

[MeuroSB]

Winch and diff lockers, are priority over suspension if you are traveling alone.

[Jett]

My rig cost me 3000 quid all in (including maintenance and cost of vehicle) and she has taken me all over the country and Europe.
Tyres
Never got a lift
Cheap roof rack that I strengthened with an old metal shelving unit (no welding)
Some cheap lights
Spade (that I got for free)
Built a simple draw system/bed platform
Bought a posh double air mattress for 150 quid
Cut some reflectix for the windows.
Made a drop down table.
Cheap recovery boards
Couple of chairs and a cheap gas cooker and we we're off.
We've been in thunderstorms, hail, hard rain, brutal heat, she copes with it all.

[guillaumejoop]

There was no mention of protections, I think they should be put in year 1 instead of compressor, fridge and/or awning. The cost of not having them can easily set you back a year. Get some good skid plates and rock sliders for peace of mind
Also there's a bonus pre-phase that should be added if you buy used : do a complete maintenance, make sure everything is working properly and known issues from your platform has been adressed (looking at you death wobble !)

[oneshotshaun]

Video series idea

Get a mechanic on board and every few weeks go over popular 4x4s and run though what to look for and what to walk away from for each car

[danghita]

Back in Europe we used to be experts at footbal (real one mate) and women.. pff, I know!! In AU it's the overlanding. Now, you are a real expert but please remember that we all are :-))) You're also a fulltime youtuber. Mortals however, have to go to work daily with the same car. Many times carrying tools and what not. As a result your lists may slightly change. I'm also lucky to not need a car for work, so I use my 4x4 exclusively for the bush, but I also have friends with just one universal car. And in my (their?) experience, though I mostly agree with your priorities, I dare to add a few notes. Furniture is not a must, not even after the first 3 years. Simple plastic boxes, stackable and well anchored. They do the job, removable. I never needed a bullbar (perhaps lucky) and I used the winch only twice in 35+ years. But I do use my judgement, it works for me. It works for many! I don't practice survival, I'm not training for driving on Mars and I'm also not an youtuber, thus I don't like drama :-) I now only have the maxtracks for backup, and I used them on the beach once. No bulbar, no winch, no recovery points on the front, no bashplates under the tanks and gearbox, etc. I do have a tow bar though. And breathers, because HighCountry!! The car is MUCH lighter and with my 2inch lift and 34inch mud tires it does a fine job. I use the same compressor from Kings I bought 10+ years ago, 2 cilinders, quick enough (for the 34inch tires). It blows air like the ARB! A handheld radio it was always enough for me, especially with a charger/holder; even walkie-talkies if you drive within a couple km from the others. I only use a normal tent, swags are ok just take precious space. Rooftop tents have only cons and no pros for me. A portable battery (charging when the car is running) and a good solar blanket is my way. I wouldn't even go over 60 Amps (lithium) for just a fridge. You can charge most of the laptops now with an 150W 12V USB-C charger. Weight matters! I used for the last 15 years a small Iwatani stove with the cheappest gasbottles from Bunnings, I can cook anything and I'm proud to say I'm the chef in any trip we go. My secret is I carry 2 light stoves, both Iwatani (they just have the best gas flow, the 35FW has 15, 000BTU/h), the 2nd is a grill. I don't need induction or a coffee machine, Jesus! A simple Airpress can do even espresso with a little attachment. Best latte in Simpson! I have a nice 40L Dometic fridge, light and good size for me. But Kings fridges produce the same cold beer. I can continue but I believe you'll do a much better job with a part 2 going light(er). Not budget .. just smart(er)? My 2c

[seanpaddock]

Thanks Ronny, as usual very sound advice. Ive just bought a Delica that I want to convert into a camper but I also want to spend some money on its off road capabilities, i was planning on MD tyres, suspension and a lift kit as the first 3 big things to do. Then (I’m in QLD btw) roof rack to mount the 270 awning followed up with a Glind hot water system and an Aussie made Eva cool fridge, thinking 95lt? A long range tank and diff locks front and rear. Love your channel mate I always get great tidbits of knowledge from you on things i thought i knew about. You’re my 4x4 go-to-guy.👌👍🥇

[jkking]

I’m sorry Ronny but when are the trip videos coming back like you use to do with torbs and the rest of the boys like a good 45 min vid.

[Javier-OverlandESP]

Thank for sharing all your knowledge. I’m from Spain (Europe). Here all the modifications are about half priced . I’m finished completely the second part modifications and it cost me about 5000€ ARB 60 liters fridge. OME NITROCHARGER PLUS suspension, General Grabber AT/3 tyres, BRAID reinforced aluminium Wheels, engine, automátic gear box na central differential 8 mm aluminium protecttions, self made drawers, reconvery gear. Stainless steel Rock slidders Auxialiary battery everything, VHF Radio station, roof rack inside … All mounted in my Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120.