Anyone famous?

As much as people like to bag him, he has a career that many would love to have so he must be doing something right. His approach to off roading is sensible & easy on the environment, people & vehicles.

As with any advice from whatever source, there are bits that are relevant to one's situation & bits that are not. Take what you need, leave the rest. His video about the construction of the Troopy was the first time I had seen Lead Crystal batteries. Helped me decide to fit Lithiums, not Lead Crystals to my van.

I think his photography (apart from his pre sunrise face) is fantastic & captures the beauty of the places he visits. Keep them rolling Andrew!

Oh & about the 'abandoned' D4 with not tyres left, I hope you figured out what the problem was & got back safely. (My attempt to stay on topic)

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Originally Posted by Bagoo76

I believe that the key point to Andrew’s (the git as some wish to call him) comments relate to risk management. He has clearly stated that new land rover’s are fantastic vehicles however their complexity does not suit the nature of remote travel. Should you encounter a problem with these vehicles outside of an urban area you will inevitably find it very difficult to repair (unless you can do it yourself). Each to their own, that’s the wonderful thing about a democracy. I personally would rather have less comfort in exchange for reduced risk...

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That is true with any modern vehicle, imagine trying to remote travel in a jeep and needing parts somewhere and have a 6 week wait.
No different for toyota's.

If you look at the first videos he made in Australia, before the troopy build, he actually bought a dual cab, then, after going a bit deeper into it, said it would never be a suitable overland vehicle for him, due to the weight distribution issues, so he traded it on the troopy.
I am also a Patreon supporter of Andrew, and find his videos very refreshing after some of the other bs that's out there. I don't agree with all of his theories, either, but it's still interesting how he arrives at some of them.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

That is true with any modern vehicle, imagine trying to remote travel in a jeep and needing parts somewhere and have a 6 week wait.
No different for toyota's.

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Actually VERY different to Toyota. Toyota has the widest parts availability in this country including used parts. Doesn’t matter whether you agree because it’s a fact just like the earth is round.

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Actually VERY different to Toyota. Toyota has the widest parts availability in this country including used parts. Doesn’t matter whether you agree because it’s a fact just like the earth is round.

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I agree but!


Strange but True: Earth Is Not Round - Scientific American

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Actually VERY different to Toyota. Toyota has the widest parts availability in this country including used parts. Doesn’t matter whether you agree because it’s a fact just like the earth is round.

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And a ruthless obsolescence policy. No old parts for old cars. Buy a new one you cheap charlie. Likewise Honda.

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Actually VERY different to Toyota. Toyota has the widest parts availability in this country including used parts. Doesn’t matter whether you agree because it’s a fact just like the earth is round.

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Can't remember who they are (AULRO Members) as spares stories having been going around on this site for a while but there have been quite a few comments about woeful Toyota spares availability issues. And these were from guys who were using Toyotas as fleet vehicles in the mines and the like.

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Originally Posted by SimmAus

I was initially curious whether the multiple punctures belonged to someone on here...but it’s morphed into a discussion on AspW.
For what’s its worth..and IMHO, his videos are very nice compared to most of the 4wd videos on ewetube. He does a nice job of narrating and has a great eye for the cinematically capturing landscapes.
His views?...he does seem to have a problem with LR, and modern technology..but also comments about the weaknesses of all vehicles equally.
Overall..some interesting stuff to watch
Now, did anyone here have 4 punctures on that track?

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Hi all, don't usually post but found the topic interesting.
Andrew st Pierre he certainly has an opinion,he is successful,watchable and whilst I don't agree with everything he says about his various topics, he is miles ahead of many who portray themselves in a similar light.

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I agree but!


Strange but True: Earth Is Not Round - Scientific American

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Lol. Gold!

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Can't remember who they are (AULRO Members) as spares stories having been going around on this site for a while but there have been quite a few comments about woeful Toyota spares availability issues. And these were from guys who were using Toyotas as fleet vehicles in the mines and the like.

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Not going to argue with first hand experience but all that I am trying to point out is that the Toyo spares are still going to be more accessible than most other brands, especially European.