You know your beach plans / anxiety would be where most of us would be. I like how you are not afraid to show us some real travel situations! Hats off to you both. 👍
Thanks so much, yes I think I just let myself get really anxious! It's amazing how travelling with others also builds you confidence versus travelling alone!
Knowing Stradbroke Island, I personally would have parked up for the night after that stressful day, fortunately you made it safely back to the main land. Compassion needs to be shown in situations like this if the local rangers were to attempt to move you on at any stage. We were all taught about driver fatigue in this country for decades via advertising on T.v from our governments, and especially The Police. Don’t ever feel afraid to speak your mind on this reality you found yourselves in. Sorry you missed out on such a fabulous destination.
This is why your channel is so great, you don’t pretend to know it all or take unnecessary risks. You show the good, the bad and the ugly. Better to be safe than sorry!👍
I think you made the right choice for your situation. Very envious of the sunshine you have there. We had a minus 9 and minus 5 here last week. Just a but chilly. Enjoy your week.
Oh Deryk and Sue - we really feel for you! That was definitely an intimidating situation -especially in your new rig. In the times ahead you’ll know more about your car’s and tyres’ capabilities and feel more confident. Don’t be too down.. your next beach adventure is just around the corner. Always love your content. Stay safe. 😃
Absolutely made a good call. Better to be safe when youre just not confident. Thanks for showing the positives and negatives of all your travels. Loving the videos.
Good decision in the end. I would have done the same with the risk of losing it all. Thanks for keeping it real and letting us see the not so perfect situations on episodes.
Incoming tide with your home facing the waves, stuck in the sand, sun setting, no thanks!! You made the right decision. Now can you please bring some good weather to Queensland, the last few months has been nothing but rain! 🌧🌧👍👍🍻🍻
Good call on the beach. The stress is certainly not worth it. And thank you for always showing it as it is, rather than a curated, idealised view of the travelling life.
Good call friends, so much money invested in your set up, and you both work hard for what you have. Definitely no lures for awhile Derek 😜 Chin up guys all part of the journey ❤❤❤❤
@@suelandolt6840 just had 5 months in WA, in Norseman tonight ready to hit the big plain tomorrow heading back home. Still not going to be home for another month though, to many beautiful spots to visit. Love to Bobby and you both♥️
I think you made the right decision. We like a bit of adventure too, but if we're not sure about something & don't have a good plan B, we don't take the risk. Thanks for sharing your experience. A lot of people wouldn't. Love following you guys. 😊
Great call better and smarter thing to do I always question myself how do I get out if I get stuck. Great espoide you teach people the right thing to do in this situation. Cheers, Wayne and Loretta
I thought you could have made it, but there is "what if" sometimes you just need to pull back and say, not this time. Well done and thanks for sharing. That "fairy" ride was expensive, most of the ferry crossings are as well. lol
Hey guys great to see you back in Qld. At the end of the day if you’re not feeling it trust your gut. If you waited for a lower tide you would’ve been fine and possibly look to go on via Adder Rock entrance. If you ever want to hit Straddie again hit us up we would happily recover you with the Gladiator 👌😂
Well that was an epic…disaster!🤦🏼♀️I feel bad for you but you made the right decision. I guess when you are heavier than most people on the road there aren’t many opportunities to be pulled out of mischief. It was a great episode though. Thanks for showing it to us!😊 I love seeing you back in the sunshine ☀️
So so close to paradise. I’m devastated for you guys. You definitely made the right decision though. No fun getting stuck especially when it’s getting dark. We were super nervous taking our Zone Expedition onto Flinders Beach for the first time too. For future reference though you can access Zones A and B from a back track without having to even go on the beach. Hopefully you can get there one day.
Great call Sue not worth the risk maybe could have dropped the van an had a dry run but at the end of the day it’s your home I would have done the same now you get to play another day enjoy
So sorry that you missed out on your beach stay, North Stradbroke is my favourite place, hope you get back again real soon, safe travels and sorry also to Bobby who missed out on his beach romp
I think you could have made it but you made the sensible decision, you were alone and had doubts. Chin up but please head back I’m super keen on checking stradie out myself
Hi It is easier to get to Flinders Beach from the Adder Rock end turning left ,only 2 k quite easy on the low tide much less soft sand. We used to go to Flinders quite regularly towing. Safe travels
Seriously guys, we were just over there with our 200 and a van and had no issues at 7t Just low pressures and some herbs onto the hard sand - Derek , you need to do a course to see what you are capable of otherwise missing out on heaps!
I am so sorry guys - my heart aches for you - what a horrible situation to be in - moving forward, there are plenty more beautiful places to continue your travels - love ya vids 😊
Wise choice Deryck & Sue. Beach driving is always nerve racking and doing it solo for the first time would of compounded the situation. Your right do it with friends that way you always have a back up. Great video as usual.
hi guys, we just did our first beach trip with 20ft van to North Straddie, area K also. We entered beach where you were going to and were also nervous as on our own. Turns out the other entry/exit point on low tide was much easier. Hopefully you will go again.
Sometimes you just have to back out of a plan , especially when you're gut feeling tells you to do so. You're no worse off money wise because you were spending it on the trip anyway and you still have a right to in good nick! More happy days ahead!
What a bugger. We did Flinders in April and there were big vans in the camps. You know you would have been ok. You could have unhooked the van and gone for a looksie. Hoping you do get there one day and look at site J
Well done guys...there are situations that you just need to call it and go with your gut. 👍Best to be safe than sorry or it could have been a very costly recovery.
For future reference, those mud tyres you got even with the weight of car and van ball weight, drop to 10psi all round and would not of had a problem getting on there, and the van the same, zone usually have cooper tyres so 10psi would be fine too. You will not roll a tyre off the bead as long as you take it easy
Personally I think we could have done it but we a team and came to a decision to not tempt it. We will be back to give it a go and im sure we will get on a beach soon 😁
We have camped at Flinders a number of times with our camper trailer. There have always been a large number of large vans there. But we have seen some stuck! Just a South African aside, my brother who owns Devereaux Lodge In East London visited Maggie Connor in Knysna recently where she has retired. She is still well.
Thanks so much Mike. Yes it's never fun getting bogged! That's lovely to hear that Maggie is still doing well, thanks for letting me know. Hope you have abgreat week!
Hi guys, maybe unhitch and do a run on and off to get a feel for just what might be to come. You usually can tell if it doable with the extra weight or not. If you romp it in then its game on but if struggles at any point without the van on then no. Cheers
Don't stress it. I think you made the right decision for that beach entry . As you said another four max tracks. A long handle shovel and with a buddy it would give you more confidence. You have a lot of money involved with your rig and nothing would have been worse to lose out.. chin up. A learning curve. Cheers.
Hey guys.. Because you were by yourselves, you made the right decision not to hit the beach it does get soft there, it's better to be safe than sorry... Should have given us a call guys we've been going to Straddie for over 30 years and done that entrance 100's of times, last time was with the B2B 79 and 3.5 tonne 21'6 sunseeker. (Just quietly...I reckon you would have made it... )👍👍🍺
Oh wow guys, it would have been great to have you guys there. It's amazing how travelling with others can build you confidence! Thanks so much for the support and hope you travels are going well!
You did make the right decision. There is nothing worse than getting bogged and paying for recovery. I've been following you guys ever since we met at the BP servo on Gnangara Road, Henley Brook/Ellenbrook in Western Australia. That was a long time ago. Since then I've bought a 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and completed 1 lap of Australia. Lap 2 coming soon.
Good to see you being careful with your rig 😊 maybe next time take the van off, if in doubt with sand mud obstacles ect and then make the call😅 might be still too dodgy but at least you will no ❤
Sue and Deryk 😢was so sad for you both that’s a lot of money but totally understandable not wanting to get stuck if you have that gut feeling go with it ❤
Guys, we're with you! What a sh*t vanning day, things can only get better eh? You have to be comfortable with what you're doing with the rig. It's not all like the 4wd shows make it look. We don't all have a recovery team in tow! So next time you want to go, let us know! 😊
Another entertaining vlog, couple of interesting observations, do you have paper maps? how many times have you been misdirected by google maps? One handed driving Derek? 8 ton rig and all🤔🤷on busy freeway with the hand in the 5 o’clock position and the other hand in the air you are a worry
Personally it’s very disappointing that you couldn’t get onto the beach but I believe you made the right decision. The sand did look very soft, sadly lesson learned, add it to your book of memories 😅
Avoid highways 😂😂 I did that on a family trip once and boy did I cop some flack from the passengers. I just thought the maps was trying to avoid the holiday traffic. Great way to see some back roads if you're not in a hurry!
I grew up there and know that entrance really well… I learnt to drive on the beaches there with Toyotas. ohh guys I’m so sorry for you. By what I saw on your video I thought you’d be fine. I would have unhitched and gone for a drive. That start is a scare but you would have been fine. Probably that smaller rig gave you a scare…. There is another entrance which they say not to use but you can, tides dependant. Ahhhh what a shame, such a unique experience it is. Hope you get back there, maybe we will come with you!! We get our van in October. Have a great week. Alexandra
Yes 💯 we were going ahead until we saw the vehicle in front sink! I absolutely panicked at that point and we have been bogged so badly before we had to get a tractor to recover us! We will def do it again at some point in future!
I think back now and I should have taken the van off and tried with out the van and im sure it would have been fine. We will definitely be back and try a again
@@justvanningit well if we can ever be of help. I can show you the most magical island that most RUclipsrs don’t even touch. Glad you had a good think, we never stop learning do we? Alexandra xx
Hi there try a finger length and width of white plastic off a plastic bag and thread it onto the hook then try catching the fish trust me it works if your doing it right.
Ok the important thing to know with toasties - onions and tomatoes have a lot of water in them. You need to pre cook your onion before adding it to the sandwich prior to toasting. Cut tomato thinly and it cooks up well inside the toasty. Enjoy.
Kudos to you for showing the epic fail 👌👍 you shouldve just unhooked the van and seen how the car wemt by itself and probably dropped some pressure to start it off and that wouldve given you much more confidence whether or not it was going to be ok with the van. And 4 maxtrax would be plenty cos you wont need em for the van. Its all about experience and knowing your limits so good on you for knowing. But you do need to push the limits sometimes to work it out. And knowing tides is also essential. Theres always next time ay. And as someone else said you could go dowm to 10 all round as long as youre not flogging it you won't pop a bead
Just for next time enter the beach from Adder Rock end of the beach and drive east back to the camp zones You drive off bitumen onto hard compact sand all the way to campsites much easier drive and can also be done on higher tides
Guys you should have put something on socials I live at near the badge could have dropped a couple of sets of maxtrax on the ferry even come helped you out.
Ah shit happens some times…. We are a little cautious as well as our Chevy/Sunseeker combo is 9.5tn all up, we too think too old and tired to be bothered with that.. safe travels
@@justvanningit that’s a bugger. Any way I just love following you guys. We are caravaners as well just finished a 11 week trip. Planning the next one. Have a wonderful day
Ahhh guys , next time you'll be right. Little hint . That's the worst part of it after that exit entry its all plain sailing. The Adder rock exit / entry is easy as. Just send it you wouldve been right, but hey ,, new car newish van you'll be right next time just have some confidence. Keep up the good work anyway
How disappointing for us all, but more so for you two. Straddie is in my backyard. I could have come across and given you a tug with my trusty 200 Series, or at the very least doggy sat Bobby. 😂
Good lesson to do your home work first , unhook wait for low tide and take a look; talk to the rangers or locals ; bait shop owner and other campers, it’s like a airport runway at low tide. But in the end it’s your money and safety.
Learning to drive on the beach is something you do in cheap 4x4. Not a large American Ute, with an expensive van in tow. Which happens to be your home. You made the correct decision to go back to the main land.
This is not our first time on the beach in a 4x4 or towing our van onto the beach. We have been on WA beaches and south Australian beaches. We just felt that we wouldn't make it. Looking back now we should have given it a go
Wow guys…. Straddie is in our backyard…. You just needed to get your tides right and hit it at low tide and you would have maded it…. See your size caravan there all the time …..my wallet is hurting for you just thinking about what you spent for 1/2 a day 😮
Thanks guys! It is such a beautiful island we were super upset we didn't stay! We might put out a holla for some insights from everyone before doing a beach camp again! Thanksnfor your support!
I knew where you were when I saw you both jigging around in the car. Its that god awful concrete shit highway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Try it in a truck. Shakes the crap out of everything!
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You know your beach plans / anxiety would be where most of us would be. I like how you are not afraid to show us some real travel situations! Hats off to you both. 👍
Thanks so much, yes I think I just let myself get really anxious! It's amazing how travelling with others also builds you confidence versus travelling alone!
Thank you. We tried and failed and we are not scared to share it with our audience. Thank you for you kind words
Knowing Stradbroke Island, I personally would have parked up for the night after that stressful day, fortunately you made it safely back to the main land. Compassion needs to be shown in situations like this if the local rangers were to attempt to move you on at any stage. We were all taught about driver fatigue in this country for decades via advertising on T.v from our governments, and especially The Police. Don’t ever feel afraid to speak your mind on this reality you found yourselves in. Sorry you missed out on such a fabulous destination.
This is why your channel is so great, you don’t pretend to know it all or take unnecessary risks. You show the good, the bad and the ugly. Better to be safe than sorry!👍
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
Thank you so much. Appreciate the support 😊
Definitely made the right decision, not going on the beach alone! So understandably disappointed, but your safe and so is your equity, yes well done❤
Never give the fishing up the relaxation of it is as good as getting a fish ..... slow down and enjoy the the time
I think you made the right choice for your situation. Very envious of the sunshine you have there. We had a minus 9 and minus 5 here last week. Just a but chilly. Enjoy your week.
Wow Janice, that is freezing! I hope you are staying warm and looking after yourself. Have a great week ahead!
I think we did and agree with you. OOOO that's cold but been raining for days here now
Oh Deryk and Sue - we really feel for you! That was definitely an intimidating situation -especially in your new rig. In the times ahead you’ll know more about your car’s and tyres’ capabilities and feel more confident. Don’t be too down.. your next beach adventure is just around the corner. Always love your content. Stay safe. 😃
Thanks guys, really appreciate the support. Hope you have an amazing week 😊
Thank you so much. Appreciate the support and im sure we will eventually get on the beach. Maybe a few more maxtrax and we would have been ok
Absolutely made a good call. Better to be safe when youre just not confident. Thanks for showing the positives and negatives of all your travels. Loving the videos.
Thanks so much really appreciate it! 😊
Thank you. I think we did although we thought we should have
Lovely Ep guys, You made the right decision for you that is all that matters well done.
Thanks so much Craig we were so disappointed with ourselves but I was just so anxious!
Thank you so much 😁
Such a tough decision then coming back with smiles! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks Karen, glad you are enjoying the content!
It was and we glad we did not take the chance. We look back now and have a giggle about it 😁
Good decision in the end. I would have done the same with the risk of losing it all.
Thanks for keeping it real and letting us see the not so perfect situations on episodes.
Incoming tide with your home facing the waves, stuck in the sand, sun setting, no thanks!! You made the right decision. Now can you please bring some good weather to Queensland, the last few months has been nothing but rain! 🌧🌧👍👍🍻🍻
We think we made the right decision. Let's hope the weather gets better here in Queensland. Hope you guys are well and travelling safe
Thanks for a great ep, Tanya says you made the right choice - I would have made the wrong choice probably because I'm always too excited lol
Good call on the beach. The stress is certainly not worth it. And thank you for always showing it as it is, rather than a curated, idealised view of the travelling life.
Thanks so much for the support, really appreciate it!
That’s why it’s called fishing and not catching. Keep at it guys. In the boat will be always better. 🎣 🐟 🐠
Good call friends, so much money invested in your set up, and you both work hard for what you have. Definitely no lures for awhile Derek 😜
Chin up guys all part of the journey ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Lee, really appreciate it. 💯 no lures for a while! 😊 hope you are well and still travelling! 😊
@@suelandolt6840 just had 5 months in WA, in Norseman tonight ready to hit the big plain tomorrow heading back home. Still not going to be home for another month though, to many beautiful spots to visit. Love to Bobby and you both♥️
I think you made the right decision. We like a bit of adventure too, but if we're not sure about something & don't have a good plan B, we don't take the risk.
Thanks for sharing your experience. A lot of people wouldn't.
Love following you guys. 😊
Thanks Dave, always appreciate your support 😊 hope you hav ea great week ahead.
Great call better and smarter thing to do
I always question myself how do I get out if I get stuck.
Great espoide you teach people the right thing to do in this situation. Cheers, Wayne and Loretta
Thanks so much Wayne, appreciate your support. Have a great week ahead!
I thought you could have made it, but there is "what if" sometimes you just need to pull back and say, not this time. Well done and thanks for sharing. That "fairy" ride was expensive, most of the ferry crossings are as well. lol
You made the right call guys !
Your anxiety was palpable 😮
There's no way we'd attempt in our large rig either .
Thanks so much for the support guys, appreciate it. I was so stressed!
Right decision guys.
Thank you so much. im sure we will get the beach very soon again
@@suelandolt6840we loved the way at the end of it you kept 'it' all under wraps Sue. You're a better woman than I ❤❤
Right move, after 11 years full time on the road, If your gut does not feel right its wrong, love your set up great video telling it the way it is
Thanks so much Tessa, really appreciate it!
Hey guys great to see you back in Qld. At the end of the day if you’re not feeling it trust your gut. If you waited for a lower tide you would’ve been fine and possibly look to go on via Adder Rock entrance. If you ever want to hit Straddie again hit us up we would happily recover you with the Gladiator 👌😂
That's so awesome, thank you very much guys. Really appreciate it! Have a great week!
Thank you guys 😁
Well that was an epic…disaster!🤦🏼♀️I feel bad for you but you made the right decision. I guess when you are heavier than most people on the road there aren’t many opportunities to be pulled out of mischief. It was a great episode though. Thanks for showing it to us!😊
I love seeing you back in the sunshine ☀️
Thanks so much, really appreciate the support! It is great to be back in the sunshine! Hope you are well andnstayinh warm! 😊
You made the right decision 👍🌸🍻
You will definitely have a lot more success in your journey.
Have a wonderful week 🍹🌼🍹🌸🦘🦘
Thanks so much Paul appreciate the support! Have a great week 😊
Tank you
So so close to paradise. I’m devastated for you guys. You definitely made the right decision though. No fun getting stuck especially when it’s getting dark. We were super nervous taking our Zone Expedition onto Flinders Beach for the first time too. For future reference though you can access Zones A and B from a back track without having to even go on the beach. Hopefully you can get there one day.
That's super helpful thanks. Aaah you will smash it with an Expedition! Hope you enjoy! 😊
Great call Sue not worth the risk maybe could have dropped the van an had a dry run but at the end of the day it’s your home I would have done the same now you get to play another day enjoy
So sorry that you missed out on your beach stay, North Stradbroke is my favourite place, hope you get back again real soon, safe travels and sorry also to Bobby who missed out on his beach romp
Hahahahaha……….Avoid highways. We haven’t laughed so much in ages. Thanks Deryck. 😂😂😂😂
Oh it made my day! 😂
I think you could have made it but you made the sensible decision, you were alone and had doubts. Chin up but please head back I’m super keen on checking stradie out myself
💯 thanks Craig, have a great week!
Thank you for your honesty and keeping it real
Thank you
Not a disaster it’s entertainment great job enjoy the sun back in Qld
Thanks so much, really appreciate the support 😊
Hi It is easier to get to Flinders Beach from the Adder Rock end turning left ,only 2 k quite easy on the low tide much less soft sand. We used to go to Flinders quite regularly towing. Safe travels
Thank you very much, we will use that exit next time we visit!
Thats your home guys. If you aren't entirely comfortable taking it somewhere, there is no real desision other than to play it safe.
Thanks Paul, 💯 agree.
Thank you
the beach would have made such a gr8 vid too 😉 you made the right choice
Thanks Greg, yeah it was such an awesome spot and the weather was amazing!
Seriously guys, we were just over there with our 200 and a van and had no issues at 7t
Just low pressures and some herbs onto the hard sand -
Derek , you need to do a course to see what you are capable of otherwise missing out on heaps!
Thanks guys, not a bad idea!
I am so sorry guys - my heart aches for you - what a horrible situation to be in - moving forward, there are plenty more beautiful places to continue your travels - love ya vids 😊
Great show again guys. Avoid highways sounds like fun to me.
Yeah we might just turn it back on 😂
Wise choice Deryck & Sue. Beach driving is always nerve racking and doing it solo for the first time would of compounded the situation. Your right do it with friends that way you always have a back up. Great video as usual.
hi guys, we just did our first beach trip with 20ft van to North Straddie, area K also. We entered beach where you were going to and were also nervous as on our own. Turns out the other entry/exit point on low tide was much easier. Hopefully you will go again.
Thanks so much guys. We'll done! Yes we would try it again at some point!
Such a shame but not worth the risk and thanks for keeping it real for us, it's a great lesson for all 👌
Def safety first and we will be a bit more organised next time
Holy sh!t that ferry fee is very expensive. Better to safe than sorry. Nice vid guys. Safe travels.
Thanks Mark, yes it is super pricey!
Sometimes you just have to back out of a plan , especially when you're gut feeling tells you to do so. You're no worse off money wise because you were spending it on the trip anyway and you still have a right to in good nick! More happy days ahead!
💯 agree Jason! Thanksnso much for the support. It was still an experiment even though it wasn't the one we thought it would be! 😊
You made the right decision, never push a bad position.
Thanks Andy, really appreciate it!
Wauraltee awaits you this summer, hope to see you there again.
You may never know 😁
What a bugger. We did Flinders in April and there were big vans in the camps. You know you would have been ok. You could have unhooked the van and gone for a looksie. Hoping you do get there one day and look at site J
Thanks guys, 💯 it's great to know for next time and we will def give it another go at some point!
If In doubt pull out, good decision guys. Better days ahead 😊
Thanks Steve, have a great week 😊
Well done guys...there are situations that you just need to call it and go with your gut. 👍Best to be safe than sorry or it could have been a very costly recovery.
Thanks guys, much appreciate the support! Have loved spending time with you both..was a sad goodbye this morning ❤
Yes it was a sad goodbye this morning …we are missing you both already and Bobby too of course ❤
Love you guys, keeping it real. ❤
Thanks Karen, hope you ha e ahreat week 😊
For future reference, those mud tyres you got even with the weight of car and van ball weight, drop to 10psi all round and would not of had a problem getting on there, and the van the same, zone usually have cooper tyres so 10psi would be fine too. You will not roll a tyre off the bead as long as you take it easy
Thanks Jeremy, that is super helpful to know and will help us hugely next time around.
Surprised they weren’t aware of that…
@suelandolt6840 no worries, I'm from wa and on the beach all the time so very confident but it's easy to understand being cautious
Personally I think we could have done it but we a team and came to a decision to not tempt it. We will be back to give it a go and im sure we will get on a beach soon 😁
@justvanningit i can understand that, keep up the good videos 👍
We have camped at Flinders a number of times with our camper trailer. There have always been a large number of large vans there. But we have seen some stuck! Just a South African aside, my brother who owns Devereaux Lodge In East London visited Maggie Connor in Knysna recently where she has retired. She is still well.
Thanks so much Mike. Yes it's never fun getting bogged! That's lovely to hear that Maggie is still doing well, thanks for letting me know. Hope you have abgreat week!
Hi guys, maybe unhitch and do a run on and off to get a feel for just what might be to come. You usually can tell if it doable with the extra weight or not. If you romp it in then its game on but if struggles at any point without the van on then no. Cheers
Tha ks guys, appreciate the advice. We will definitely do that next time! Hope you have an awesome week!
Don't stress it. I think you made the right decision for that beach entry . As you said another four max tracks. A long handle shovel and with a buddy it would give you more confidence. You have a lot of money involved with your rig and nothing would have been worse to lose out.. chin up. A learning curve. Cheers.
Thanks so much Frank I really appreciate it!
Hey guys.. Because you were by yourselves, you made the right decision not to hit the beach it does get soft there, it's better to be safe than sorry... Should have given us a call guys we've been going to Straddie for over 30 years and done that entrance 100's of times, last time was with the B2B 79 and 3.5 tonne 21'6 sunseeker. (Just quietly...I reckon you would have made it... )👍👍🍺
Oh wow guys, it would have been great to have you guys there. It's amazing how travelling with others can build you confidence! Thanks so much for the support and hope you travels are going well!
@@suelandolt6840 if you’re planning to do Straddie again, and you want company, we’ll be more than happy to tag along..👍👍
You did make the right decision.
There is nothing worse than getting bogged and paying for recovery.
I've been following you guys ever since we met at the BP servo on Gnangara Road, Henley Brook/Ellenbrook in Western Australia. That was a long time ago. Since then I've bought a 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and completed 1 lap of Australia.
Lap 2 coming soon.
Wow that's amazing Martin! Congrats on doing a lap, it is such an awesome lifestyle!
Good to see you being careful with your rig 😊 maybe next time take the van off, if in doubt with sand mud obstacles ect and then make the call😅 might be still too dodgy but at least you will no ❤
💯 agree. Will def take the van off next time and make sure we take an early barge
Best call. Still a brilliant episode
Thanks so much, appreciate it!
@@suelandolt6840 Sue, sorry to ask but where did you buy that pink Sherpa jacket of yours. It’s lovely . Cheers Miriam
Yes as said. In hindsight you should have unhitched and gone for a drive and see how the chev goes.
Sue and Deryk 😢was so sad for you both that’s a lot of money but totally understandable not wanting to get stuck if you have that gut feeling go with it ❤
Guys, we're with you! What a sh*t vanning day, things can only get better eh? You have to be comfortable with what you're doing with the rig. It's not all like the 4wd shows make it look. We don't all have a recovery team in tow! So next time you want to go, let us know! 😊
Another entertaining vlog, couple of interesting observations, do you have paper maps? how many times have you been misdirected by google maps?
One handed driving Derek? 8 ton rig and all🤔🤷on busy freeway with the hand in the 5 o’clock position and the other hand in the air you are a worry
Hi Les we don't use paper maps but Deryck has downloaded Hema maps. Thanks for the call out I will keep an eye on Derycks hands while driving.
Personally it’s very disappointing that you couldn’t get onto the beach but I believe you made the right decision. The sand did look very soft, sadly lesson learned, add it to your book of memories 😅
💯 thanks Geoff appreciate it!
That ferry fee is actually ridiculous. Same as Kangaroo Island.. I understand prices go up, but that's ridiculous. Look forward to the next episode
Thanks so much, yes it is very expensive!
Thanks so much, yes it is very expensive!
It is very expensive for what it is
Sealink im mean steallink
Good advice always team up with someone to do a beach trip and do more homework on the place before hand , i think you made the best decision
Thanks so much, appreciate the advice. Have a great week! 😊
Welcome back to Qld guys. R u going to the Zone Muster at Hanger O in a couple of weeks, cheers Rob & Alana ZSP034
Hey guys, thanks so much. Sadly we won't be at the muster. It would have been lovely to attend!
Avoid highways 😂😂 I did that on a family trip once and boy did I cop some flack from the passengers. I just thought the maps was trying to avoid the holiday traffic. Great way to see some back roads if you're not in a hurry!
😂 Definitely
I grew up there and know that entrance really well… I learnt to drive on the beaches there with Toyotas. ohh guys I’m so sorry for you. By what I saw on your video I thought you’d be fine. I would have unhitched and gone for a drive. That start is a scare but you would have been fine. Probably that smaller rig gave you a scare…. There is another entrance which they say not to use but you can, tides dependant. Ahhhh what a shame, such a unique experience it is. Hope you get back there, maybe we will come with you!! We get our van in October. Have a great week. Alexandra
Yes 💯 we were going ahead until we saw the vehicle in front sink! I absolutely panicked at that point and we have been bogged so badly before we had to get a tractor to recover us! We will def do it again at some point in future!
I think back now and I should have taken the van off and tried with out the van and im sure it would have been fine. We will definitely be back and try a again
@@justvanningit well if we can ever be of help. I can show you the most magical island that most RUclipsrs don’t even touch. Glad you had a good think, we never stop learning do we? Alexandra xx
Line your toaster with oven bake. Easy to clean it after. Just a wipe.
Will defiantly give this a go
Hi there try a finger length and width of white plastic off a plastic bag and thread it onto the hook then try catching the fish trust me it works if your doing it right.
Would have done the same. Imagine if the van got hit by the high tide. Great honest episode.
💯 that's what I was thinking and got my panic on! 😊
Was wondering, which way did you take to get back to Qld
We headed back on the Newell, so inland
Good choice 👍
Thanks Erol 😊
Bugga.. but I think you did the right thing. Watching what you shared, I would have bailed.
Thanks so much 😊
My husband and I really felt for you both
Thank you. Think at the time we did the right thing
You did the right thing if in doubt don’t do it and remember as the wise man says preparation prevents poor performance
Thanks so much guys, appreciate it!
Ok the important thing to know with toasties - onions and tomatoes have a lot of water in them. You need to pre cook your onion before adding it to the sandwich prior to toasting. Cut tomato thinly and it cooks up well inside the toasty. Enjoy.
Thank you so much for the advise. Much appreciated
Kudos to you for showing the epic fail 👌👍 you shouldve just unhooked the van and seen how the car wemt by itself and probably dropped some pressure to start it off and that wouldve given you much more confidence whether or not it was going to be ok with the van. And 4 maxtrax would be plenty cos you wont need em for the van.
Its all about experience and knowing your limits so good on you for knowing. But you do need to push the limits sometimes to work it out. And knowing tides is also essential. Theres always next time ay. And as someone else said you could go dowm to 10 all round as long as youre not flogging it you won't pop a bead
Guys Stay on the avoid highways, much more interesting trip, use the back roads as much as poss.
💯 will probably turn it back on!
How good are those bilstien B60 Shocks 😉
They are amazing, Deryck is super happy with them!
Just for next time enter the beach from Adder Rock end of the beach and drive east back to the camp zones
You drive off bitumen onto hard compact sand all the way to campsites much easier drive and can also be done on higher tides
Don’t give up on the fishing guys! Smart move if you aren’t confident better to bail, that’s your house and not worth the risk
Thank you very much, really appreciate the support 😊
Always good to see another part of Oz that you wouldn't have if you didn't stuff up
That is 💯 true!
there is another entrance you can take and is very safe
We did come aware of this but felt we were rushed for time but looking back now, that's what we should have done
Guys you should have put something on socials I live at near the badge could have dropped a couple of sets of maxtrax on the ferry even come helped you out.
Looking back now that's maybe what we should have done. Thank you for the offer 😁
Great video 🇦🇺
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you 😁
Ah shit happens some times…. We are a little cautious as well as our Chevy/Sunseeker combo is 9.5tn all up, we too think too old and tired to be bothered with that.. safe travels
Did you guys know there’s two entrances onto Flinders did you go to the entrance up near main beach someone should of told you.
We did come aware of this but time was not on our side
@@justvanningit that’s a bugger. Any way I just love following you guys. We are caravaners as well just finished a 11 week trip. Planning the next one. Have a wonderful day
Ahhh guys , next time you'll be right. Little hint . That's the worst part of it after that exit entry its all plain sailing. The Adder rock exit / entry is easy as. Just send it you wouldve been right, but hey ,, new car newish van you'll be right next time just have some confidence. Keep up the good work anyway
Thanks so much Alan, appreciate it. We will def try it again from the other entrance!
I wouldn’t have gone onto the beach - the sand was too soft. A recipe for disaster, so a good move
How disappointing for us all, but more so for you two. Straddie is in my backyard. I could have come across and given you a tug with my trusty 200 Series, or at the very least doggy sat Bobby. 😂
Thank you
We look back it now and we do have a little giggle. Thank you for your support and kind offer 😁
Wise decision
Thanks so much!
Good lesson to do your home work first , unhook wait for low tide and take a look; talk to the rangers or locals ; bait shop owner and other campers, it’s like a airport runway at low tide. But in the end it’s your money and safety.
If you enjoy fishing, keep fishing. If you enjoy bringing fish home for dinner, go to the co-op.
what's wrong just send it in the big powerful RAM u could always reverse out
Better safe than sorry
💯 thanks Wayne!
Learning to drive on the beach is something you do in cheap 4x4. Not a large American Ute, with an expensive van in tow. Which happens to be your home. You made the correct decision to go back to the main land.
This is not our first time on the beach in a 4x4 or towing our van onto the beach. We have been on WA beaches and south Australian beaches. We just felt that we wouldn't make it. Looking back now we should have given it a go
Wow guys…. Straddie is in our backyard…. You just needed to get your tides right and hit it at low tide and you would have maded it…. See your size caravan there all the time …..my wallet is hurting for you just thinking about what you spent for 1/2 a day 😮
Thanks guys! It is such a beautiful island we were super upset we didn't stay! We might put out a holla for some insights from everyone before doing a beach camp again! Thanksnfor your support!
I am glad you didn’t go onto the beach and risk your car and caravan
I knew where you were when I saw you both jigging around in the car. Its that god awful concrete shit highway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Try it in a truck. Shakes the crap out of everything!
That concrete highway is shocking. We forget about every time and then realise what are we doing 😂
I would have done the same thing
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Those Toasties......