AllOffroad 4x4 | TOPDON Thermal Imaging Camera Review – Practical Uses & How to Operate @AlloffroadAu | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 9 hours ago.
In this video, I review the TOPDON TC004 thermal imaging camera, a gadget I didn't know I needed until I had it. I'm covering everything from its basic features to real-world applications in both home and 4WD settings. I provide a straightforward overview of the device, including a manual on how to operate it effectively. Whether you’re looking to detect insulation issues in your home, monitor heat in lithium batteries, or even spot mechanical hotspots in your 4WD, this camera has some surprising uses. I’ll share my personal experiences, unexpected discoveries, and the practical ways it can be applied to both everyday tasks and off-road adventures. Is this a tool worth the investment? Let’s find out!
Key Highlights:
• Basic overview and how to operate the TOPDON TC004
• Household applications like finding studs and insulation weaknesses
• Product testing in the shed: Portable power stations and lithium batteries
• Monitoring heat in my 4WD’s Redarc BCDC chargers
• 4WD and camping applications you might not expect
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Disclaimer
01:01 - What is a Thermal Imaging Camera?
01:37 - Why the review, and Who is TOPDON?
02:54 - TC004 Specs and Features
04:38 - How did I use the Camera
07:52 - Basic manual and how to use the camera
13:27 - Conclusion and do I keep it?
Affiliate links for the gear I use.
Top Don Camera: au.topdon.com/products/tc004?ref=hybhsbrn
https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/alloffroad4x4adventurestv
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GEAR AFFILIATE LINKS:
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Coffee & Cooking
Jet Boil Carbon amzn.to/3VGZsiN
Delter Coffee Press amzn.to/3UnqQ4r
Aero Press amzn.to/3FfmBmV
Pyrolux Pan amzn.to/44g7uDv
Radix Dehydrated Food www.radixnutrition.com.au/ALLOFFROAD10
Campers Pantry camperspantry.com.au/alloffroad
OnTrackMeals: Core Pack ontrackmeals.com/wqqs58
Use Code “ALLOFFROAD” for a one off 10% discount
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Mapping GPS Navigation
Memory Map Hema 4wd Map Pack ($10 off)
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000074&adref=3001
MMFA Topo maps for QLD, NSW, and TAS at 20% off ($47+GST)
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000089&adref=3001
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000090&adref=3001
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=5000060&adref=3001
VIC at 10% off ($89+GST)
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000091&adref=3001
Gaia
gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=alloffroadau
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Electrical, UHF & Safety
GME MT610G PLB: amzn.to/41UdXDN
GME TX610 YTP: amzn.to/3P2fJws
GME TX61060 5W: amzn.to/3uHr1gF
Garmin InReach Mini 2 and Zoleo via https://a247.com.au/?coupon-code=ALLOFFROAD20&sc-page=shop
Survival First Aid Home Work Kit: amzn.to/3x9ZUvV
Snake Bit Kit: amzn.to/3XlAJRq
Bluetti Solar Panel: https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-pv200-solar-panel?ref=alloffroad
Ecoflow Delta 2 au.ecoflow.com/discount/alloffroad?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdelta-2-solar-generators
Thuraya Sat Phone: amzn.to/3M2TYwm
Teltonica Rut 950 amzn.to/3FWPm7z
Poynting Mimo Antenna: amzn.to/3QAayoN
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Camping Gear
Helinox Savanna Chair
https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-savanna-chair-blk-w-blue-frame/
Helinox Sunset Chair
https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-sunset-chair-black/
Oztent Bunker Pro: amzn.to/3hCiM1V
Flextail Tiny Pump 2x
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2279498&u=2865424&m=127720&urllink=&afftrack=
Flextail Zero Pump
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2557799&u=2865424&m=127720&urllink=&afftrack=
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Lights & Torches
Nebo Luxtreme SL100
amzn.to/3KYnhPx
OLIGHT Olantern Classic 2
amzn.to/3H4XMec
Decathlon cheap but good head torch
https://decathlon.com.au/products/rechargeable-trekking-head-torch-trek-100-usb-120-lumens?variant=40916731035759
Lazer Sentinel Elite 7"
https://www.lazerlamps.com.au/sentinel-7-elite.html
Lazer Liner 36"
https://www.lazerlamps.com.au/linear-36.html
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Camera Gear:
amzn.to/3QWOeqU
In this video, I review the TOPDON TC004 thermal imaging camera, a gadget I didn't know I needed until I had it. I'm covering everything from its basic features to real-world applications in both home and 4WD settings. I provide a straightforward overview of the device, including a manual on how to operate it effectively. Whether you’re looking to detect insulation issues in your home, monitor heat in lithium batteries, or even spot mechanical hotspots in your 4WD, this camera has some surprising uses. I’ll share my personal experiences, unexpected discoveries, and the practical ways it can be applied to both everyday tasks and off-road adventures. Is this a tool worth the investment? Let’s find out!
Key Highlights:
• Basic overview and how to operate the TOPDON TC004
• Household applications like finding studs and insulation weaknesses
• Product testing in the shed: Portable power stations and lithium batteries
• Monitoring heat in my 4WD’s Redarc BCDC chargers
• 4WD and camping applications you might not expect
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Disclaimer
01:01 - What is a Thermal Imaging Camera?
01:37 - Why the review, and Who is TOPDON?
02:54 - TC004 Specs and Features
04:38 - How did I use the Camera
07:52 - Basic manual and how to use the camera
13:27 - Conclusion and do I keep it?
Affiliate links for the gear I use.
Top Don Camera: au.topdon.com/products/tc004?ref=hybhsbrn
https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/alloffroad4x4adventurestv
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GEAR AFFILIATE LINKS:
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Coffee & Cooking
Jet Boil Carbon amzn.to/3VGZsiN
Delter Coffee Press amzn.to/3UnqQ4r
Aero Press amzn.to/3FfmBmV
Pyrolux Pan amzn.to/44g7uDv
Radix Dehydrated Food www.radixnutrition.com.au/ALLOFFROAD10
Campers Pantry camperspantry.com.au/alloffroad
OnTrackMeals: Core Pack ontrackmeals.com/wqqs58
Use Code “ALLOFFROAD” for a one off 10% discount
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Mapping GPS Navigation
Memory Map Hema 4wd Map Pack ($10 off)
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000074&adref=3001
MMFA Topo maps for QLD, NSW, and TAS at 20% off ($47+GST)
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000089&adref=3001
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000090&adref=3001
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=5000060&adref=3001
VIC at 10% off ($89+GST)
w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000091&adref=3001
Gaia
gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=alloffroadau
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Electrical, UHF & Safety
GME MT610G PLB: amzn.to/41UdXDN
GME TX610 YTP: amzn.to/3P2fJws
GME TX61060 5W: amzn.to/3uHr1gF
Garmin InReach Mini 2 and Zoleo via https://a247.com.au/?coupon-code=ALLOFFROAD20&sc-page=shop
Survival First Aid Home Work Kit: amzn.to/3x9ZUvV
Snake Bit Kit: amzn.to/3XlAJRq
Bluetti Solar Panel: https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-pv200-solar-panel?ref=alloffroad
Ecoflow Delta 2 au.ecoflow.com/discount/alloffroad?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdelta-2-solar-generators
Thuraya Sat Phone: amzn.to/3M2TYwm
Teltonica Rut 950 amzn.to/3FWPm7z
Poynting Mimo Antenna: amzn.to/3QAayoN
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Camping Gear
Helinox Savanna Chair
https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-savanna-chair-blk-w-blue-frame/
Helinox Sunset Chair
https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-sunset-chair-black/
Oztent Bunker Pro: amzn.to/3hCiM1V
Flextail Tiny Pump 2x
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2279498&u=2865424&m=127720&urllink=&afftrack=
Flextail Zero Pump
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2557799&u=2865424&m=127720&urllink=&afftrack=
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Lights & Torches
Nebo Luxtreme SL100
amzn.to/3KYnhPx
OLIGHT Olantern Classic 2
amzn.to/3H4XMec
Decathlon cheap but good head torch
https://decathlon.com.au/products/rechargeable-trekking-head-torch-trek-100-usb-120-lumens?variant=40916731035759
Lazer Sentinel Elite 7"
https://www.lazerlamps.com.au/sentinel-7-elite.html
Lazer Liner 36"
https://www.lazerlamps.com.au/linear-36.html
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Camera Gear:
amzn.to/3QWOeqU
![Memory Maps 4WD GPS Navigation Tutorial & Review | Best Hema Raster Replacement? [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R7V2AGUgSd8/hqdefault.jpg "Memory Maps 4WD GPS Navigation Tutorial & Review | Best Hema Raster Replacement? [2021]
Memory Maps aka Hema 4wd App is my longest continuous used GPS Navigation application when 4wd driving. I purchased Hema 4wd app over 7 years ago but recently transferred everything over to Memory-Maps who Hema licenced the software from. So here is a beginners Tutorial and my Review of Memory Maps GPS Navigation for iOS.")
![Victorian High Country - Cruiser Issues pulling the plug? [4k] Part 2](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RNUGdPYyvfk/hqdefault.jpg "Victorian High Country - Cruiser Issues pulling the plug? [4k] Part 2
In this Episode, I really consider pulling the plug on the trip ( this would be the first time since I have the Landcruiser) as the new-to-me driveline windup and noise in first gear low range on steep descents gives me an uncomfortable night thinking about the issue, especially as we still had the quite difficult Mount Sunday track in front of us.
MUSIC from ARTLIST:
https://artlist.io/Stephan-761478
00:00 - Hook
00:12 - Intro
00:59 - Morning Day 2 - Do I need to pull out?
02:30 - Horseflies Galore
02:53 - Mitchells Track
03:27 - Decision Time Mt Sunday East now or first mor testing?
04:02 - Silver Spur Road
04:51 - A little more testing of the Cruiser
06:31 - Jamieson River Lunch and Swim
07:27 - Time to reach the top of Mt Sunday 1200m
08:40 - Mt Sunday as 4o clock track?
11:31 - CelFi Go woes
12:08 - Mt Sunday Cinematic
12:58 - Day 3 - After a miserable night
15:20 - More ExplorOz Issues
GEAR AFFILIATE LINKS:
Coffee & Cooking
Jet Boil Carbon https://amzn.to/3VGZsiN
Delter Coffee Press https://amzn.to/3UnqQ4r
Aero Press https://amzn.to/3FfmBmV
Mapping GPS Navigation
Memory Map Hema 4wd Map Pack ($10 off)
https://w2.memory-map.com/cgi-bin/licuser.cgi?buy_e_package=1&package=3000074&adref=3001
Electrical, UHF & Safety
GME MT610G PLB: https://amzn.to/41UdXDN
GME TX610 YTP: https://amzn.to/3P2fJws
GME TX61060 5W: https://amzn.to/3uHr1gF
Survival First Aid Home Work Kit: https://amzn.to/3x9ZUvV
Snake Bit Kit: https://amzn.to/3XlAJRq
Camping Gear
Helinox Savanna Chair
https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-savanna-chair-blk-w-blue-frame/
Helinox Sunset Chair
https://a247.com.au/product/helinox-sunset-chair-black/
Oztent Bunker Pro: https://amzn.to/3hCiM1V
Flextail Tiny Pump 2x
https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2279498&u=2867739&m=127720&urllink=&afftrack=
My LiFePo4 Batteries
150ah IP67
https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/dcs-12v-150ah-ip-67-lithium/?ref=226
100Ah
https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/dcs-12v-100ah-lithium-ion/?ref=226
80Ah Extrem
https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/12v-80ah-extreme-battery/?ref=226
200ah Slimline
https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/dcs-12v-200ah-slim-line-lithium-ion/?ref=226")
![Signature Deluxe II Camper Trailer Review - A Patriot X1-N Alternative? [2022] ALLOFFROAD](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RW1WLUpfU9Q/hqdefault.jpg "Signature Deluxe II Camper Trailer Review - A Patriot X1-N Alternative? [2022] ALLOFFROAD
Can a below 20k Signature Deluxe II Camper Trailer be an alternative to the much more expensive Expedition style trailers like a Patriot X1-N? A bit over a year ago, I decided to find out. We havent had a Camper Trailer for two years but noticed that the packing space in the Cruiser was at a premium with four people on the Family Camping Trips. While I love my minimalistic Kitchen set up in the Cruiser, my wife wanted something which does not need to be packed away after every use and afforded more than one burner I also wanted a base camp with sufficient shade and rain cover.
After looking at the Patriot and Drifta (now defunct) Expedition style trailers, I realised that for family holidays I did not want to fork out over 40k for a trailer for 5-6 uses a year.
So I looked around and found the Signature Deluxe II, a trailer that is imported from China, but the final assembly and fit-out is done in Australia.
My goal was to have a Patriot Style trailer with similar functionality but significantly reduced cost. Watch the video and see if I succeeded in my eyes.
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - MY TRAILER HISTORY
02:31 - Specs
03:12 - Towing
04:19 - Our Set-Up
07:55 - Fridge and Compartment
09:27 - Storage
12:57 - Supa Peg Awnings
15:31 - Electrical Set Up
21:01 - McHitch
22:29 - Suspension
23:13 - Water tank and Outlets
23:53 - Bits and Pieces
24:46 - Final Conclusion")
![Quality Sand Flag or Cheap eBay Flag? Bushranger 4x4 Sand Flag Review [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SHMWdWS6sR0/hqdefault.jpg "Quality Sand Flag or Cheap eBay Flag? Bushranger 4x4 Sand Flag Review [2021]
What is better? A $120 Bushranger Sand Flag or a Cheap $49 eBay Sand Flag? I have used both and give you my experience and pros and cons between the new Bushranger 4x4 Sand Flag and the shortcomings of most cheap Sand Flags for 4wd. A Sand Flag is Mandatory for any Simpson Desert Crossing.
Amazon Affiliate Links
Quality Bushranger Sand Flag
https://amzn.to/3m4Kcj8
Cheap one-time use Kings Flag
https://amzn.to/3EKeVIT")
![DEEP CYCLE SYSTEMS Pty Ltd [DCS] SUES ME FOR DEFAMATION](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/STcKvMuYdf4/hqdefault.jpg "DEEP CYCLE SYSTEMS Pty Ltd [DCS] SUES ME FOR DEFAMATION
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/db05fa07
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alloffroad
Original DCS Battery Reviews
https://youtu.be/FuiviCPpK-Y
https://youtu.be/vRcSPuBob-I
Defamation Updates
Video 1: https://youtu.be/STcKvMuYdf4
Video 2: https://youtu.be/enqGckUEzMA
Video 3: https://youtu.be/4VjvYZJ1Ezo
Video 4: https://youtu.be/XdTSbNJWclY
Please note: I, unfortunately, have to disable comments on these videos for legal reasons.
YouTube Content Creator Stephan Fischer Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Product Reviews
[Sydney 20 June 2024] — Stephan Fischer, a retired content creator known for his detailed 4WD travel and product testing videos on YouTube, today announced that he is facing a defamation lawsuit from Deep Cycle Systems Pty Ltd (DCS). The lawsuit, which involves potential legal costs exceeding $200,000, marks a significant moment for content creators and viewers who depend on unbiased product reviews.
Legal Challenge Details:
The current legal challenge stems from Fischer’s reviews of several sets of LiFePo4 under-bonnet batteries provided by DCS. After extensive testing over three years, Fischer raised concerns about the batteries’ performance and suitability for off-road and camping use in videos posted in 2023. These reviews have now led to a lawsuit filed by DCS in the District Court of Queensland, Proceeding Number 1169 of 24. DCS alleges that Fischer’s reviews were defamatory, made maliciously and resulted in significant financial losses.
Fischer’s Defence and Appeal for Support:
Fischer intends to defend his rights to honest opinion and publication in the public interest. Facing substantial legal costs, Fischer is reaching out to the community for support. He is initiating a crowdfunding campaign to help cover the expenses of retaining solicitors and a barrister.
How to Support:
Supporters who value honest, detailed testing and want to see this continue can contribute to Fischer’s legal fund through GoFundMe. Fischer encourages not only individual donations but also support from companies that appreciate the importance of unbiased reviews. Sharing this message within the content creation community is also urged, as today’s challenge for one creator could be a challenge for any tomorrow.
Final Plea:
“If you can, I would greatly appreciate it if you donate to my GoFundMe campaign or Join me on Patreon” says Fischer. “Your support and sharing this message could make all the difference in not only my case but in defending the principle of honest journalism across digital platforms.”
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5616f8a7
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alloffroad
About Stephan Fischer:
Stephan Fischer has been a staple in the YouTube community for over a decade, sharing his passion for 4WD adventures and product testing. Despite the modest income from his channel, which has never covered the operational expenses or contributed to his living expenses, Fischer has maintained a commitment to unbiased, honest feedback based on factual information. His reviews include disclosures whenever products are provided for free, ensuring transparency and integrity.
Stephan Fischer is a retired entrepreneur and passionate content creator dedicated to sharing his adventures and product reviews on YouTube. His channel, ALLOFFROAD, www.youtube.com/alloffroadau focuses on 4WD travels and gear testing, aimed at providing value and genuine insights to his viewers.
For more information, to arrange an interview, or to offer support, please contact Stephan Fischer directly at [alloffroadau@gmail.com].")
