Building the Perfect Overlander: The 2.8 Auto Troop Carrier and the Toyota Hias

🚗The 2.8 Auto Troop Carrier is being built to celebrate the Australian four-wheel drive industry.

🏞️The Toyota Hias will be built alongside the Troop Carrier, offering a family-friendly alternative.

💸By supporting the show on Patreon, viewers contribute to the build projects and future adventures.

🌏The builds will be extensively tested to provide a direct comparison between the Troop Carrier and the Hias.

🌟Choosing to support local businesses over global options is encouraged to strengthen the industry as a whole.

Why are you building both vehicles?

—The Troop Carrier celebrates the Australian four-wheel drive industry while the Hias offers a family-friendly alternative. Building both vehicles allows for a direct comparison.

How can viewers contribute to the builds?

—Viewers can support the show on Patreon or buy me a coffee to contribute towards the build projects and future adventures.

What will be the focus of the builds?

—The builds will focus on making both vehicles comfortable, convenient, and suitable for extensive overlanding adventures.

Why is supporting local businesses important?

—Supporting local businesses strengthens the industry and shows appreciation for the work they do, ultimately benefiting the entire community.

When will the builds be completed?

—The builds will take place throughout 2024, with updates and progress shared on the website and YouTube channel.

00:00In his final video for 2023, Andrew explains why he is building both the 2.8 Auto Troop Carrier and the Toyota Hias.

01:20The Troop Carrier is being built to celebrate the Australian four-wheel drive industry, while the Hias offers a family-friendly alternative.

04:57The cost of the Troop Carrier and the Hias conversion is comparable, making them suitable for a direct comparison.

06:15Making the Hias look good and testing its off-road capabilities will be a challenge.

08:23Supporting the show on Patreon enables the build projects and future adventures.

10:14In January, Andrew will release videos celebrating 40 years of remote Overland exploring.