WATAGANS OFFROAD CHALLENGE - Free Camping close to Sydney NSW
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2023
- Awesome getaway to a free camp close to Sydney, we enjoy good food and some 4WD action with our van Mildred. Come with us as we challenge ourselves on the tracks within Watagan & Onley State Forests, with a few curly situations to master. Doing what we love!
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Aaaaaaw that was hairy, but loved how you both kept it together ❤️ 😊 or it was good editing!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@lynparsons6539 thanks, nothing hidden, what you felt we did too. Cheers Marg
Good one. Watagans is in my neck of the woods. Gotta love good free camping sites. 👍
Yep we are only just down the road and have had many fun adventures there, past side steps haven’t like it though, there was one track in particular that the boys enjoy wallowing in the mud, our 100 series Landcruiser was a beast for 4wding. 🤣
Glad you guys are safe and got through, and I know hindsight is 20/20, but never under estimate the use of the maxtrax on the roof or the firewood on the front of the van to build the track up to help level the car or van.
Good point and appreciated, it made for a fun afternoon, Steve was in his element. Thanks for watching & leaving a comment.
Cheers Marg
We were saying the same thing
@@christinebassett7025 hi Christine, the wash away was the actual issue, not the ruts. Nothing could fill that void, so I think the path we chose in the end was the right one. The tree close to the road was the other issue. Hard to capture on film the true scenario.
Also neither of you will stop the van sliding Use the firewood ore your trax
Just found you guys. It’s real. Thanx. We built our first home in Berowra Hts
Giving us heart attacks watching. Glad you got through ok. Love your videos!
Thank you lovely, the camera never tells you a true picture and we are very happy to get through unscaved. Just had to take it slowly.
Chainsaw….cut tree to size to fill the ruts….easy done. Great driving though to get thru unscathed
Hello Justin, the issue was actually the wash away and that was our main concern, no amount of firewood or max tracks could fill that void. Unfortunately the video doesn't show the true composition of what was our path. At the end of the day, you only tackle tracks like this if you are truly into a bit of chance and adventure.
Great video guys...was a stressful section towards the end, slow n steady is the trick though. Look forward to your next one.
Thanks Matt, it’s was a great little getaway up the M1 from Sydney with a little twist at the end. It’s a favourite spot of ours and a good opportunity to do some camp cooking and enjoy the great outdoors - love it.
Thanks for watching and stopping by to leave us a comment - much appreciated.
So that was a bit scary, glad you came out the other side.My husband & I both look forward to watching your escapades, we’re hoping to be doing the same thing soon. You make it look very easy🍃
Sounds exciting, have you bought a van? Road tripping is all we dream about doing, it is easy and so good to explore and discover new destinations towing your motel room around the country. Enjoy your travels.
We bought a Kombi camper van last year. We have been away in it a few times but we’re in our sixties & I’m afraid it comes with its disadvantages. Like crawling backwards out of the bed when you have a bad back & also quick trips to the loo in the dark… not good. We had a Kombi back in the 70’s but I’m afraid the body’s is not what it use to be, ha ha. But anyway we will make the most of it. Safe travels to you… cheers
@@glendaeidintas8766 Kombi’s are so cool, you are doing well. Our bed is east/west so one of us has to crawl over the other during the night, but so far we are managing in our mid 50’s. Making the bed can be a little work out but very satisfying when it’s done.
The loo & shower would be what I’d miss and it allows us to go where there is no one else which is what we love. Would there be room to build a portable cassette loo into the Kombi, I’ve seen it done in a Troopy.?
We always camped in a tent and one day we popped into a caravan place in Raymond Terrace NSW, on our way to Hawks Nest with our tent, and ended up buying our off-road van that had been traded in. The best part was that it was half price and only 3 years old, our van called Mildred is now 10 years and going strong. We feel very fortunate to have what we have.
Thanks for watching and stopping by. We have loads of past experiences to watch if you have been enjoying our videos.
Cheers Marg
Should fit a diesel heater in the van,best thing since sliced bread.
That would be awesome, I have been chatting to Steve about it and what storage we will lose to accommodate it but I do think it would be worth it. Cheers Marg
Why didnt you use the fire wood to fill the rut. You need to think outside the rut/box. Great trip though, very enjoyable
Hi Kerry, someone else suggested that too but it was actually the massive wash away to the right of the exit that was our issue at the time. Creating a little challenge makes for fun memorable adventure and thankfully no damage in the end. Thanks for stopping by and watching.
Cheers Marg
Well done, got a bit hairy at the end. Where did you camp at, we live at Toronto and would like to check it out. Thanks
Hi Gary, we camped just off one of the dirt tracks as you head towards The Pines Camping & Picnic Area. The road we exited from we'd never travelled before, they all look the same to me. Have fun and cheers! Marg
Cheers@@gibbosroadtripadventures
Steve said it was a short cut. Was there another option from leaving where you camped?
There are plenty of tracks, but the best would be from The Pines Picnic area & dedicated campground. Google this picnic area and you will find the directions. All the best!
That was scary 😮
Did you have to return on that same track or was it straight through only once?
Hi Sarah, it was our track out, so we thankfully only went the one way. We hadn’t travelled down that one before, so the wash away was a bit of a surprise. Steve loved the challenge. 🤪
That was a cringe worthy watch! I would never let our van on those roads!😱🥺
@@user-xc2eb9ql8n we didn’t intend to venture down tracks that’s sketchy but I think Steve actually enjoys the challenge. Cheers Marg
Smell that they will walk out of the bush
What battery setup do you have in the van?
Hi Michael, we have 2 x 120AH AGM batteries, 200W Solar & 2000W inverter with a Victron DC to DC charger. We also have a portable 150W solar panel for shade or extended stays. Never been low on power and pretty much always camp offgrid. Cheers Marg