How To Plan & Build The Best Touring Setup Inside Your 4WD Wagon!

We've been brainstorming on the best touring setup for our Landcruiser for years! And here it is!
Join us as we take you through what we've decided and, most importantly, why!
It's a custom DIY fit-out with ideas you can take and apply to your needs.
We fit a range of products into our build, including:
-Rogue Molle Rear Shelf, Barn Door Table, Rear Window Panels, Roof Console and Universal Panels from Legendex
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  • @mattmill7056
    @mattmill70566 ай бұрын

    Nice job. Grab some rolls of Velcro from spotlight to replace all the cable ties used to attach item to the moly frames, better for ease of getting things off and better for the environment in throwing away plastic cable ties 👌

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers. They're just temporary while we work everything out.

  • @barringtonmcnamee22
    @barringtonmcnamee222 ай бұрын

    Top job, well thought out & researched.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @WACampingAdventures
    @WACampingAdventures6 ай бұрын

    Looks magic guys! So much more satisfying building it yourself. Well done!

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @PeteWilsonAHCPhotography
    @PeteWilsonAHCPhotography6 ай бұрын

    So well planned and thought out, not to mention the actual fit out. Simon, you are clever!

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers, Pete!

  • @mickburns5546
    @mickburns55466 ай бұрын

    How cool. You even lined up the tangs on the cable ties. Great job 👏

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @Dwayne.Shea.231
    @Dwayne.Shea.2316 ай бұрын

    Great video. Wasn’t keen on the 76 when you got it but I have to say it is looking bloody awesome. Well done 👍

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Love it! Cheers.

  • @glenmccusker462
    @glenmccusker4626 ай бұрын

    Mate your idea's are come to fruition. Looking cool. Good to see your thinking outside the box, and I agree black bolts to replace the chrome will look amazing. Loving your enthusiasm. Cheers

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers, Glenn. Glad to hear it!

  • @graemegrieve1953
    @graemegrieve19536 ай бұрын

    Hi Simon & Liz, I’ve loved watching this build come together and I reckon it’s the best I’ve seen. I particularly love all the attention to detail… I’m with you on that and many people don’t understand it. Well done…

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @neilmitchelhill9388
    @neilmitchelhill93884 ай бұрын

    Personally not a fan of Molle but now having watched this video I may need to update my thoughts, excellent end result in my opinion and should work very well for you & your family

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. It's turning out to be really handy and giving us the flexible storage we were looking for.

  • @kempseyadventures7277
    @kempseyadventures72776 ай бұрын

    Lots of magic, magic, magic - well done

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @robbiereddog4202
    @robbiereddog42026 ай бұрын

    So satisfying when you build your own,,,,nice

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @tearsinthesun799
    @tearsinthesun7996 ай бұрын

    Top job practical and looks good 😊

  • @saritareimers5675
    @saritareimers56756 ай бұрын

    Looks awesome. Well done. Very functional.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @loudybelle
    @loudybelle6 ай бұрын

    Looks great! Love it

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @tomz3806
    @tomz38066 ай бұрын

    Well thought out and looks great.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @davekerr8133
    @davekerr81336 ай бұрын

    Wow. What a great fit out. You've done a great job. Obviously, a lot of thought & planning has gone into this. Bloody magic team. 😊

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dave. It was a few beers worth 😆

  • @NAStheNomad
    @NAStheNomad6 ай бұрын

    That’s looks so nice, I can’t wait to see the end results. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @woooingtruckdriver
    @woooingtruckdriver6 ай бұрын

    Looks awesome mate, you’ve done an amazing job. Always great watching someone with a great sense and someone knows what they are doing. Unlike some of these other people on KZread that have no idea what they are doing. Cheers mate

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks a ton! Appreciate that.

  • @louiskudlak2241
    @louiskudlak22416 ай бұрын

    Looks good, really like diy jobs, well done 👍

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @susanmccusker5931
    @susanmccusker59316 ай бұрын

    Looks great and is very practical

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jimmyscarce245
    @jimmyscarce2456 ай бұрын

    Love it mate!

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @markbaumann508
    @markbaumann5086 ай бұрын

    Awesome job Simon. Gives us all a LOT of great ideas mate.😃

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate. Glad to hear it!

  • @thehoneymoonisnotover2902
    @thehoneymoonisnotover29026 ай бұрын

    You are doing a great job with the cruiser!!

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @matp1102
    @matp11026 ай бұрын

    The drawers look so good with the black being accented by the light ply edge, definitely gives me ideas that I didn't even know were an option lol

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thanks mate!

  • @big.red.76
    @big.red.765 ай бұрын

    Brilliant fitout mate, you articulated the finer details very well which will make my fitout much more informed now, so thankyou.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    5 ай бұрын

    Great to hear! Happy to help.

  • @mattb2696
    @mattb26966 ай бұрын

    Looks great…. Well done

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @JayWilFo
    @JayWilFo6 ай бұрын

    Fkn awesome job mate. Epic results after so much effort and patience ❤

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers, mate. Appreciate it

  • @jasonsmith-cu1xg
    @jasonsmith-cu1xg6 ай бұрын

    Really like your set up looks really good and functional.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers! 🙌

  • @pauldebeer9227
    @pauldebeer92276 ай бұрын

    You could always use a little blue tooth speaker for the kids to remove the noise from the ipad

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, great idea!

  • @markedwards8788
    @markedwards87886 ай бұрын

    Brilliant setup and job! I can't wait to see where you guys take it!

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @Bazanddeb63
    @Bazanddeb636 ай бұрын

    Great fit out I’m sure it will serve you all well enjoy WA look forward to following your adventures

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @julieoughtred4887
    @julieoughtred48876 ай бұрын

    Looks brilliant - love all the molle paneling to hang stuff off - might pinch that idea 👍

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @jeffbennett9372
    @jeffbennett93726 ай бұрын

    Good job mate.👍🏻

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @itroy3039
    @itroy30396 ай бұрын

    Great video well done awesome without happy days.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick
    @JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick6 ай бұрын

    Looks great Simon, unique which is what you were chasing. Well done 👍

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep, that's the one! Thanks.

  • @philandclarepatch6262
    @philandclarepatch62626 ай бұрын

    Love your 76 fit out guys and it's given me some excellent ideas for ours as well! The molly back window hangers are especially cool! I really like the drawer system too good job! Thx heaps for showing all of us followers the detail that you took as it's so important to design things for your specific needs eh! Cheers phil

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks Phil, and you're welcome!

  • @kelvindavis7060
    @kelvindavis70606 ай бұрын

    Hey Liz and Simon hope you and your great little guys are all well , just wanted to say we love watching you and learning from your travels tips and all information that you both put across your channel so very well , myself and my wife have just bought a brand new van and 4wd , we binge watch you guys until the small hours every day and enjoy every minute of you guys on your adventures, I guess what we’re trying to say is that your inspiration is infectious and you’ve got to us and has given us confidence and the want to get out there and see our great country that we love and have fought for the black dog disease has been quite for now lol and look forward to continue watching your great show , love yas and enjoy your lives while you can cheers kel & Louise Brisbane Qld xo

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Ahh, thanks so much guys! Comments like yours are why we keep doing what we do and love it so much! Safe travels and hopefully see you out there somewhere!

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog6 ай бұрын

    wow very interesting content friend

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂

  • @aRVeesBlog

    @aRVeesBlog

    6 ай бұрын

    you're welcome@@TheLifestylePioneers

  • @Explore_oz
    @Explore_oz6 ай бұрын

    Internal fit out is looking fantastic, will be pinching a few ideas for our next build for sure. Also agree with you about the gull wings on the back. They look better than other brand on the market and flow really well with the 76bbody lines. Nice work.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers, guys! We're stoked with it

  • @damiant5876
    @damiant58766 ай бұрын

    Great fit out. Looking better every day. I was never really a 76 enthusiast as they are such basic looking vehicles but you've certainly changed my opinion

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Right on!

  • @benbakermans2116
    @benbakermans21166 ай бұрын

    Hey guys love the rear fit out it’s exactly what I would do just a wee tip I’ve seen you used a few cable ties for hanging stuff of the Molly in the past I’ve used Velcro straps they work great and are reusable and multi functional if you are changing the size of the items hanging on the moly Hopefully we bump into you in wa we are in Albany

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! We're on the hunt for different mounting options, thanks for the tip. The cable ties are temporary

  • @jasonmorgan9055
    @jasonmorgan90556 ай бұрын

    Awesome fittout thanks for sharing, very nice rig I bet there's alot of jealous cruiser owners out there 😂

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Jason. I hope so 😉👌

  • @colecullen4387
    @colecullen43876 ай бұрын

    Nice job, maybe a thin rubber mat on top of the draws to stop things sliding around. Should help make it a bit quieter

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers. Not a bad idea 👍

  • @user-rv6zk1pp7r
    @user-rv6zk1pp7r6 ай бұрын

    Simon I’ve just fitted up powder coated alloy panels from Senenty6 to replace both the back door card and also the inner cards along each side. I think it’s what you might be looking for, check them out 😉 Using up that roof cavity is a great thing- we have the Fourby fit outs touring set up in the back and the jacket rack I love very much, as well as the gull wings

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Funnily enough, that's exactly what I ordered. They showed up the other day and I got them fitted. Thanks!

  • @barrydyer6543
    @barrydyer65436 ай бұрын

    Looks great Simeon , Just wondering how the back window clips will last ,

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    They're pretty solid. I might put some locktite or spring washers on the bolts, but that's all it needs, I reckon 👌

  • @michaelnugara1
    @michaelnugara16 ай бұрын

    Coming together really well. Great work. Just wondering whether that battery has enough ventilation tucked away like that. Love that molle equipment and those gullwings are awesome. Top job on the draws also. Gooooo the 76

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much. The battery had a fiar bit of space around it and can vent throught the cut-out for the fridge compressor

  • @jeffgreaves1559
    @jeffgreaves15596 ай бұрын

    Great vid mate the ply is that a Bunnings product

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. We had to get the ply out of Melbourne. It was a little tricky to track down.

  • @rossharvey1496
    @rossharvey14966 ай бұрын

    Regarding the placement of the kids’ tablet for watching movies from the back. Having it that close to your heads could well become a problem for the adults in front of you but if you purchased a small Bluetooth speaker that could possibly be mounted over the boys’ heads or even just put it on the seat between them you might have a better outcome.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    That's a really good idea, thanks!

  • @MrTerryTurtle
    @MrTerryTurtle6 ай бұрын

    Looks great mate.. are you going to install a air compressor in the dead space

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, that's the plan. Haven't quite decided where just yet

  • @craignelson-swiftyenzed7578
    @craignelson-swiftyenzed75786 ай бұрын

    Yup - grey vinyl gotta go. Black is awesome.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    For sure!

  • @robertcorlet512
    @robertcorlet5126 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @mach58
    @mach586 ай бұрын

    Great video guys. Did you anchor the drawer system to the floor? If so what system did you use? I'd be interested in a system that is easily removeable.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. We were able to pick up the factory tie downs which bold through the floor via captive nuts 👌

  • @4x4xplore41
    @4x4xplore416 ай бұрын

    Great video and great set up! You should be proud! Question: it looks like you have mounted the axe using cable ties… is it you final solution (ie replace the tie every time you are using the axe) or do you have a long term solution ?

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! The axe and a few other things are just temporarily mounted for now while we work out how we want everything. The axe head cover could stay with a zip tie and then something else for the handle 👍

  • @4x4xplore41

    @4x4xplore41

    6 ай бұрын

    Your video gave me some food for thoughts… I like the shelves, but without carpet, how are you going to handle the rattling? Another point, (one of the improvement I am currently making to my set up) is the air flow around the fridge compressor. We have recently been in NT and at 35+ dgr, the fridges in the car severely struggled…. I am going to add a fan to force some air flow around the fridge and see how I go…

  • @markdixon215
    @markdixon2156 ай бұрын

    Looks amazing Simon, great design and very professionally built. Just a question, do you need or have to think about any cooling around the fridge and the battery behind the fridge? The kids will love the iPad mount, they’ll need some Bluetooth headsets now. Great all round fit out, you’re very skilled. Have a good week and safe travels to WA. Cheers from NZ

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Mark. It has a fair bit of air and ventilation but we'll see how it goes.

  • @markdixon215

    @markdixon215

    6 ай бұрын

    Hope it all works out good, it’s just with all the talk about batteries (lithium) batteries overheating I wondered how you ensured enough airflow. Anyway I’m sure you’ll let us know how it goes. Hope your trip and truck is performing well and you are all enjoying it. Safe travels. Cheers Mark

  • @wazzamillar9333
    @wazzamillar93336 ай бұрын

    Hey guys, great video! What thickness is that hexiply and what size screws did you use please? Cheers, Wazza

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks Wazza. We used 12mm ply to keep the weight down, but that does make fixing more tricky. We just used 20mm chipboard screws, make sure you pre-drill though.

  • @wazzamillar9333

    @wazzamillar9333

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, doing mine shortly👍

  • @martyhoare7558
    @martyhoare75586 ай бұрын

    Measurements for the rear box & draw fridge details please.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    Best to get the fridge dimensions online. The box is 350mm high and 1020 wide. The base board rests against the rear seat mounts, I'll have to get a measurement for you.

  • @davecollett1339
    @davecollett13393 ай бұрын

    Blackout the draw handles.

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    3 ай бұрын

    On the fridge? That would be cool. Not sure how though.

  • @elgrunidomma5853
    @elgrunidomma585312 күн бұрын

    Hi mate, How did you mount the draws to the car?

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    11 күн бұрын

    I was able to pick up the factory tie down points and bolt through them.

  • @alexanderenglish1071
    @alexanderenglish10719 күн бұрын

    How did u fix the fridge into the drawer carcass?

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    8 күн бұрын

    I made up some angle brackets that fix into the existing threaded inserts in the fridge casing and then bolts to the floor of the drawer system.

  • @WarriorAdventure
    @WarriorAdventure3 ай бұрын

    10:06 whats that thingy infront/beside the rear view mirror?

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    3 ай бұрын

    That's for the autonomous emergency braking.

  • @cherylrayes8015
    @cherylrayes80156 ай бұрын

    Looks great. How did the ply work out weightwise? I like that youve kept the versatility. That was the essential plan for me with my wagon, I needed it to be able to go back to being the Nanna taxi and Uhaul at short notice lol 🤣 I will watch with envy as you head west... still yet to get there...a work in progress. cheers Cheryl 🙂

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    I love it 😆 Not 100% sure weight wise but around 30-40kgs for the ply.

  • @markleon7076
    @markleon70763 ай бұрын

    You wood get more in duellcab and alot cheaper

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    3 ай бұрын

    We don't need to carry more and they work out a lot more expensive.

  • @Accolades70
    @Accolades706 ай бұрын

    great vid... Its only $$

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    And lots of time!

  • @adamj1299
    @adamj12996 ай бұрын

    once you go black you will never go back.....So will her name be Molle :)

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    6 ай бұрын

    😆 Love it 👌

  • @thelonewolf666
    @thelonewolf6665 ай бұрын

    pay 80k spend anothjer 80k and its still worth 40k

  • @TheLifestylePioneers

    @TheLifestylePioneers

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm pretty sure that's not how it works 😆