Steve - Your channel is absolutely my favorite channel on RUclips! From your moto-adventures with the GS (and your other bikes) to your 4 wheeled-drive adventures, you're dedication to publishing great content is above and beyond! You are dedicated to publishing quality videos that are informative as well as entertaining. What a great video this one is - truly intriguing and interesting every step of the journey with all the electrical and tire issues not withstanding! Keep them coming mate! 😊👍
Hi Rick, I'm humbled by your comments....but also very chuffed that you enjoy the Channel content so much. Thanks for your continued support over the years and thanks for watching.😀
Another great video Steve thanks. As an ex Truckie for over 40 years I can tell you that whole incident could have been avoided if the truck had backed off and let that van in. He had view of what was coming (bikes) and would have seen the peanut trying to over take him. Lucky there were no deaths.
I've driven trucks...couldnt agree more. The Van driver could have made different decisions...the truck driver also. It could have been a completely different outcome. Thanks for watching.
The emotions I feel watching this are just so high. I love it. The possibilities. Travelled a lot several years ago and just want to get back out there. You’re a legend mate and I love the way you make your vids.
With all this talk of tyres, here in SA there are big signs stating that you need 2 spares for any outback travel. One point to make it doesn't matter if your rim size is 16 or 17 etc as long as the overall tyre size is the same ie: diameter. I run 33" muddies on 16" rims and my spares are 33" on 15" rims. By no means I'm saying one should do what I do. All I'm saying is that as long as your tyre diameter is the same it won't effect the diffs. Love ya work Steve!
Tyres and rims...I know and you know but a lot of people wouldn't have a clue (no disrespect intended). The 16 inch (and the 17 inch we found) were nowhere near the tyre diameter fitted to the vehicles...completely different Profiles. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Thanks for watching.😀
Thanks Steve. Another great video story. If you keep this standard up, us viewers are going to expect perfection!. I felt for those poor guys on bikes watching that bloody caravan bearing down on them.
Hi Bill, I was happy with the final product. It's hard to get footage without interrupting the 'flow' of the journey....race ahead, set up camera, pull camera down, catch up, rinse and repeat. The Club members enjoy watching themselves once it hits RUclips and its good publicity for the Club. Thanks for watching.
Another great video Steve, thanks for all the work that you put in to show us these adventures. And have to comment on the cemetery grave inscription... Top yourself with gelignite, now there is a flair for style... going out with a bang!
Another great video Steve. Those two riders had their guardian angels riding pillion. As summer is fasting approaching, I can’t wait to get on my R1200GS and hit the Rockies. Western Australia is on my bucket list. Perhaps after I retire in a few years. Cheers mate.
Hi KL, isn’t it great that we have something to look forward to…nearing Winter here but we are usually still able to get out for local rides. Winter is Desert Riding season here in Oz so an Outback trip is on the cards. Watch this space. 😀
i was a passenger in a car that was towing a large caravan and the van was clipped on the rear by a car coming the other way. we rolled 4 times . never again will i be in a car towing a caravan. caravans are just too unstable . great video ,keep up the good work . can’t wait to see a video of tasmania
@@mongreldogproductions yes it was a flash back unfortunately . i felt so sorry for that bikie . great video , i used to be sand groper and know that area ,well used to fly in that area .loved the country and people .
Another great video Steve. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. the highlight for me was "I like to take one shower a week. Whether I need to or not." You had me in stitches. Safe travels Sir. See you on the other side.
Thanks Steve. You certainly rack up the clicks on your meanderings. Great accompanying sound track with your aerial footage. Looking good Chief. Bravo Zulu !
Like always I love your vids, I wish I could still afford to 4wd in the outback, but the missus and I, are going back to ADV - trail bike( , the bike I have picked is an Himalayan, because, it looks like the trailbikes of yesteryear, and is so rudimentary, that a child could fix it, nothing like the upmarket complicated things you can buy today) riding, it is a damn sight cheaper. Just a little bike under 500cc, for sedate dirt road trips, like we did back in the 70-80's, same size bike that we used on a round OZ trip over 12 months 2up, may even do it again.
As other have commented, the caravaner was inexperienced, impatient and uneducated, and the truckie a nob for failing to back off when he had clear vision ahead and behind. Those Harley riders needed clean undies after that! Bloody lucky nobody was killed. I've done all three of these roles driving and you see some crazy stuff.
Inspirational club mate, what a great variety along the way. I'm slowly getting an old 80's Nissan shorty back on the road so me & the dog can go explore. Thanks for the motivation, long projects take some sticking with at times.
Thanks for another great video Steve. I always enjoy your content. I was thinking about getting a caravan. Might reconsider now and just get a tent or swag.
What a great trip. And a great club too. I was intrigued by the conditions on this drive. It seems that for the most part, it was 2wd even if some parts were a bit close. We all like taking the big rig but if must then a subaru might cut the mustard! I say that because there are a few 2wd cars and utes that get around Rainbow Beach on the beach and amaze the crap out of the general 4wd population who visit. People don't seem to realise that a light 2wd can go most places. It's just that the 4bie can carry the big load of sleeping gear and fishing tack etc, etc and plough through. But a well set up 2wd can pretty much go most places if driven carefully. One thing to note is that these days with bigger wheel rims and lift kits being run on many rigs, the ruts are far deeper and that often prevents the little 2wd from going places. I did notice that had happened in some places where those ahead of you had created deeper ruts. I was a bit dumbstruck when you said at the end that you were the last one up off the beach, but no one waited for you which I thought was a bit rude. I never use 4wd on my landcruiser unless I have to and I don't often really have to. I use it on Fraser and in dry sand. I try not to drive in deep mud now that my military days are well past! But one day I would like to test the Subie and just see if it can do some parts although maybe not on Fraser! I think that is pushing it a bit!
We find conventional 2WD's in the most remote parts of this wide brown land. The first thought is 'what were they thinkin'? but then you realize it must have taken some skill to get there in the first place lol. As far as the beach is concerned, they couldn't pull up any earlier with safety. They weren't gunnna leave me behind. Thanks for watching.
Great video again, thanks Steve. We were down at Munglinup at Easter and camped about a km along the beach from where the conveyor belt was. Beautiful sundowner in the deckchairs with no idea the storm that was heading our way. No matter, still better than sitting behind a desk! Glad everyone in your group got home safely. Cheers.
Nice job, liked most of the drivin shoes I saw. Although there was one or 2 with open toed shoes. Thats the good bit of travellin with a few vehicles, theres always a work around. Makes me wanna move to W.A. Bit dusty but. Then it turned a bit muddy, nice work thanks m8 good stuff.
Well done Steve. Another enjoyable, and exciting, adventure. Some serious lessons to be learnt concerning wheels, tyres and spares. Keep up the great work. I always enjoy your adventures.
Aus is so vast it so hard for the uninitiated to comprehend. You can travel for hours with little to see then beautiful vistas, chasms, gorges, waterholes and bygone history are all around you.
Fascinating stuff, thanks for sharing your adventures. The mud North of Kalgoorlie on the road to that tin pub (Bandora?) used to be very tricky and greasy when it was wet, so I was a bit concerned when you hit wet weather. All good though. You're not the first to bail from the South coast in winter either, no shame in that because it's a miserable place to be when you're tired and ready to sleep in your own bed again.
That country ! Beautiful beyond belief. Thanks for the adventure and the aerials. Heard there has been a way lot of rain this year to trap the flatlanders?
Cheers Steve 🤙another amazing adventure love your stuff and appreciate all your adventures, glad yourself and group and also bloke on motorbike wasn’t injured in crash 🙏
Another great video Steve. The bloke towing the caravan what the hell was thinking unbelievable. and if I was those 2 bikers I would buy a quick pick they were very lucky. Ride safe
@@mongreldogproductions Yes it is and so was much f the area you traveled through. I have been to a lot of those areas over the years and I THANK YOU for taking me along on this trip of yours. Sooo many wonderful memories of years gone by and also places I have not seen!! Looking forward to the next adventure.
Another great adventure, thanks for the video. There are so many remote area options in WA. I agree with the comments below about the caravaner and the two lucky bikers. They must have been shaken up. I wonder if the caravaner was charged. Anyway I always carry 2 spares when remote and on one trip I used both of them and got home with no spares left. You never know what might be around the corner so to speak.
I had the same fault with my work Hilux, there is a 10amp fuse that controls all of those items under the passenger footwell. For my situation a wire had rubbed through behind the dash and was shorting. It took ages for the Auto Sparky to find and fix. Where is that hut ? That’s awesome
Holy cow those riders were bloody lucky! That could have been horrific for so many, including you. Keep taking care out there on those roads and in the dirt Steve ;-)
Glad those bikers & you guyz were OK after that caravan wreck. I'd seen it on another channel & couldn't believe someone would take such a risk - especially in the back of Bourke. Quite the Adventure yu had, even just allowing for the weather! Where to next??? Keep safe, keep well, stay free!
Great vid mate. Just about impossible to do a trip outback and have no issues. Preparedness is key to having a great trip. You must know your vehicle from top to bottom, that odd tyre and wheel is bizarre. Not the place to find that out. Luckily you were in a group to sort it out. Confirms the need to carry 2 spares out there. 👍
Thanks Steve for another excellent video . Looks like you were travelling pretty light. Would be great if you could talk us through your set up and why you have made the choices you have. Great CDF with the wheel nuts- well done! That transfer of knowledge will undoubtably save someone else down the track. Travel safely and keep up the great work. Cheers
'Would be great if you could talk us through your set up and why you have made the choices you have'. The choices I've made? Quite simple really. Why bring 10 sets of recovery gear, 10 sets of Max Tracs, 10 BBQ Plates, 10 duplicates of the same thing. I bring what I consider to be the essentials on a trip like this without being a burden on the others. I know if I get stuck, there is enough gear within the group to pull me out. Don't get me wrong, I still have the basics (Snatch Strap, Tools, Wheel changing gear, D Shackles, Tow Ropes, chains, compressor, a second spare, spare fuel and water blah, blah, blah). If I was on my own or in a smaller group i would make some changes. Glad you enjoyed the vid...thanks for watching.
Another great trip video Steve and commentary. At least with the caravan fully opened and spread about it wouldn’t have taken the driver long to find a new pair of jocks, I bet he would have needed them after that. Lucky there were no fatalities let alone the poor guys on the bikes, they probably also needed new jocks. Bit surprised the spare was just a road tyre, but as you said looks like few people have learnt a bit from the group for their next trip.
Aeons ago when I was in Zambia and got a long gash in a sidewall it was patched with what we called a gaiter. A new tube was put in and the tyre ran until the tread wore out. Maybe your mates who air down excessively should start to carry spare tubes and gaiters, just a thought….🕊️
I carry spare tubes, I also carry sidewall patch repair gear. It is all stashed away in some remote corner of the 4WD (checked before every trip) 'just in case'. This matter wasn't serious enough for me to bring it out. If it was life or death...different story.
Was through there in the early 60s No road to Warbrerton then only compass Had to try and find Len Biddels tracks Found lots of camels Try the ConnieSue or Anne Biddel HWYs not the great shortcut
I've done both Connie Sue and the Anne Beadell Highway. Now that I think of it, I have covered all of Len's roads at some stage. He made it possible to travel the Outback. Australia's last great explorer. RIP Len.
16:08 the "thunderbox hole," did the Australian Army call it the same thing as we did in NZ? Keep up the good work, your vids are always interesting as are the locations on that vast island you live on. Living in NZ we will never comprehend the size of Australia, August/September next year we will get a small taste of it, north on the Ghan and then drive back. Anthony
Hi GR, not sure why did Vid did so well…maybe the Thumbnail pricked their interest. What attracted you to click on the Link (Market Research Survey…😂😂😂). Thanks for watching.
@@mongreldogproductions I watch all your vids but sure the thumbnail peaked the interests. I'm sure there'll be plenty that stick around after. You make great content that really captures the traveling bug.
Can you imagine this activity happening in 50 years time with 4WD EV's? Unless there is a miraculous development in battery technology, this will be a fond memory.
technology stops for nobody. it will happen sooner than we all think. case in point: hard drives used to be absolutely tiny capacities and take up a full pallet in volume. now you can get literally millions of times the capacity in a tiny microsd. I just wish we had kept with electric vehicles when they were invented in the 1900's, we would probably have thousands of km of range by now if we had avoided combustion engines and worked on battery tech instead for the last 100 years. oh well
Passing road trains looks challenging and deadly. Glad the casualty was only the caravan. Great adventure. I have the same lug nut issue that I will resolve Monday. You did a adventure bike kit video. Have you ever done that with your 4x4? Thanks so much for the tour.
Hi TJoat, 4x4 kit??? The Hilux is pretty standard. I'm not a 'Farkle' kinda guy. The suspension has been done (standard 2 inch lift), the bull bar, a couple of extra 12v sockets for power, the back seat has been removed and the fridge occupies that area, slightly bigger and wider tyres...other than that, its pretty standard. Doesnt even have carpet on the inside! Thanks for watching.
Passing isnt challenging, especially if you have a 2 way and communicate with them. also dont be overtaking when theres dips in the road or you'll end up like old mate no home.
A wreck abandoned on the side of the track is a fair dinkum community resource 👍 Jeez I bet those poor Harley riders made a brown mess of their leathers
That caravan crash is turning up all over RUclips. That's a bad way to end a holiday. We've all made mistakes and it was good no one was injured all killed. It could have gone so much worse. 24:50 Ahhh, you should probably check all the fuses before you start ripping your car apart. A simple cheap bulb tester is handy. You don't even need to pull the fuses, and there's no point ripping the dash apart if there's no power at the fuse box. Beyond that a circuit diagram is handy, if you can coax it out of the dealer or some other source. Basic fault finding is to trace the circuits back until you find the system that is the problem and that can be done at the fuse box in the first case. I'm guessing it was one of the ACC bus fuses that was OC considering it took out a few systems (cluster, controls, window winders). There's actually usually three fuses on this circuit, ACC main, one for vehicle accessory position, and one that turns all on. You should only start ripping things apart once you know what you're looking for. It's really easy to tie yourself up in knots with electrical problems, because sometimes it doesn't make a lot of sense until you work out where the problem is, and you only get there by thinking logically.
The damaged sidewalls are usually due to taking the wrong line...no other reason. Just have to keep your speed down once you've aired down. Thanks for watching.
G'day Steve, big fan of your channel. Are you doing the border run or desert raid to Jupiter Well this year ? I'm thinking about it, maybe the border run and then Jupiter Well as they're a week apart. Regards, Ian.
Great trip. I can't get out to that awesome hut as I only have a 2wd RTV ute. She is a game old thing but there are limits. I might have to get a proper 4wd at some stage to explore these tracks as it looked like a lot of fun. A miracle that nobody was killed or even hurt in that accident. Even in a normal car it is dicey overtaking road trains sometimes and discretion is the better part of valour in that situation. If you are going to tow then even more so. If you want to rush then you shouldn't be towing anyway - silly guy.
Read some of the old books about the Redex Trials those blokes went everywhere on 2WD and all made it home. Motor Vehicles are too complicated for the Bush now days. Maybe the Operators are as well.
I am a member of a 4WD Club. Most Clubs are quite active doing day runs, weekends away or extended trips. If you were interested, do a Google Search for Clubs in your area. Something will come up. Glad you enjoyed our journey. Thanks for watching.
Total impatience was the cause of caravan crash . Not having enough time to complete trips means your under pressure to go fast everywhere. . Would have overtaken anything they could and then you see them pull up at the next road house . Lucky to be alive .
It's pretty hard to find anything without power windows nowadays...unless your driving something older then pre 2005. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@mongreldogproductions yes I have agonised over the same problems .. untill you come across an old stattion ute with 3 different rim sizes and runs for 15yrs with the transfer case and diffs packed with grease because the oil seals are busted .
Great video. Caravans are great and fantastic for lots of people. I own one. But the number of times I have seen rotten drivers is more normal than the exception. People who drive too fast, who over take, who don't pull over or slow in over taking lanes to let faster traffic past. The proof is in the insurance premiums. My caravan costs more than double my trailerable yacht! Same value
as soon as the overtaking lanes appear, all of a sudden everyone who was doing 30 under the limit decide they now want to do the proper limit. These people need a clip around the ear for such insolence.
Tyrer sizes make me giggle.. your front diff is working all the time regardless of tyre size 😂. An inch difference would only make a difference over the life time of the ute . What would be more of an issue is the smaller rim would tend to spin more in hard going. Looking at some of the slow mo shots ,some of those tryes are way to soft
Hi Paul, glad you found the vid amusing although it wasn't my intention. I dont make this stuff up... www.quora.com/Can-I-run-2-different-size-tires-on-a-4x4#:~:text=Can%20you%20run%20different%20size,a%20bind%20in%20the%20driveline. Most times 4WDrivers are criticised for running tyres too hard. We were negotiating a range of different track conditions including patches of soft sand. Thanks for watching.😀
31:55 Tires --- what duckin' sake what were they thinking? Out in that country they should have 5 rims and tires the exactly the same . The first thing to check and test after getting a new (especially second hand )vehicle has to be the wheels/rims/jack and jack tools . I have gone from 2016 Suzuki grand vitara 18" (stupid bloody things) down to 16" original steel rims because there are more 16" rims/wheels around . The 16" are high profile 225/75 If there is an organizer/leader of that mob THEY should have checked such basic stuff on all vehicles on a trip like that. No wonder so many into trouble out there You likely know this about the caravan crash --- happy to say one less the road 'cause no one was hurt . Passing where they shouldn't ; clipped the front of the truck , and rest is history. Time they need an MC license or a special trailer license
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Steve - Your channel is absolutely my favorite channel on RUclips! From your moto-adventures with the GS (and your other bikes) to your 4 wheeled-drive adventures, you're dedication to publishing great content is above and beyond! You are dedicated to publishing quality videos that are informative as well as entertaining. What a great video this one is - truly intriguing and interesting every step of the journey with all the electrical and tire issues not withstanding! Keep them coming mate! 😊👍
Hi Rick, I'm humbled by your comments....but also very chuffed that you enjoy the Channel content so much. Thanks for your continued support over the years and thanks for watching.😀
@@mongreldogproductions Thank you Steve! Excellent work you accomplish each and every time!
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Another great video Steve thanks. As an ex Truckie for over 40 years I can tell you that whole incident could have been avoided if the truck had backed off and let that van in. He had view of what was coming (bikes) and would have seen the peanut trying to over take him. Lucky there were no deaths.
I've driven trucks...couldnt agree more. The Van driver could have made different decisions...the truck driver also. It could have been a completely different outcome. Thanks for watching.
Everyone’s got a point to prove and no consideration for others these days.. it’s a crazy world we live in.. stay safe guys.
Great video steve, interesting country we have hey! That crash coulda been a whole lot worse. Very lucky people.
@@phillipdean9879 Very lucky indeed...
Quite right...but the pest with the van can't expect people to compensate for their stupidity.
The emotions I feel watching this are just so high. I love it. The possibilities. Travelled a lot several years ago and just want to get back out there. You’re a legend mate and I love the way you make your vids.
Hi catch-22, thanks for the kudos...glad you enjoy the Channel content.
I like the longer movies. Really great to enjoy. Thanks as ever..
With all this talk of tyres, here in SA there are big signs stating that you need 2 spares for any outback travel. One point to make it doesn't matter if your rim size is 16 or 17 etc as long as the overall tyre size is the same ie: diameter. I run 33" muddies on 16" rims and my spares are 33" on 15" rims. By no means I'm saying one should do what I do. All I'm saying is that as long as your tyre diameter is the same it won't effect the diffs. Love ya work Steve!
Tyres and rims...I know and you know but a lot of people wouldn't have a clue (no disrespect intended). The 16 inch (and the 17 inch we found) were nowhere near the tyre diameter fitted to the vehicles...completely different Profiles. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Thanks for watching.😀
All the different setups are fantastic.
Good one mate, lots to take notice of for safer way out there outback traveling .
37:28 wheel nuts --- now that's was clever bush thinking mate 👋👋
Thanks Steve. Another great video story. If you keep this standard up, us viewers are going to expect perfection!. I felt for those poor guys on bikes watching that bloody caravan bearing down on them.
Hi Bill, I was happy with the final product. It's hard to get footage without interrupting the 'flow' of the journey....race ahead, set up camera, pull camera down, catch up, rinse and repeat. The Club members enjoy watching themselves once it hits RUclips and its good publicity for the Club. Thanks for watching.
What an excellent adventure & get to see some of the best country in the world.
Another great video Steve, thanks for all the work that you put in to show us these adventures. And have to comment on the cemetery grave inscription... Top yourself with gelignite, now there is a flair for style... going out with a bang!
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Really enjoyed watching this adventure Steve, Well done
Hi Bill, glad you enjoyed the vid...thanks for your support.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with us and taking us to some places that we may never get to.
You’re welcome.
Another great video Steve. Those two riders had their guardian angels riding pillion. As summer is fasting approaching, I can’t wait to get on my R1200GS and hit the Rockies. Western Australia is on my bucket list. Perhaps after I retire in a few years. Cheers mate.
Hi KL, isn’t it great that we have something to look forward to…nearing Winter here but we are usually still able to get out for local rides. Winter is Desert Riding season here in Oz so an Outback trip is on the cards. Watch this space.
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Great video, sound track and drone photography. It shows the awesomeness of the Australian outback, and in this case, WA's.
Glad you enjoyed the journey....thanks for watching.
i was a passenger in a car that was towing a large caravan and the van was clipped on the rear by a car coming the other way. we rolled 4 times . never again will i be in a car towing a caravan. caravans are just too unstable . great video ,keep up the good work . can’t wait to see a video of tasmania
Damn, what a ride! Glad you liked the vid…hope it didn’t trigger any flash backs.
@@mongreldogproductions yes it was a flash back unfortunately . i felt so sorry for that bikie . great video , i used to be sand groper and know that area ,well used to fly in that area .loved the country and people .
Another great video Steve. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. the highlight for me was "I like to take one shower a week. Whether I need to or not." You had me in stitches. Safe travels Sir. See you on the other side.
Hahaha…glad you enjoyed the journey. Just as well we don’t have ‘Smellervision’. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Steve, we can always count on you for interesting content.
Glad you enjoyed the content...thanks for watching.
Thanks Steve. You certainly rack up the clicks on your meanderings. Great accompanying sound track with your aerial footage. Looking good Chief. Bravo Zulu !
Roger; Out!😀
Like always I love your vids, I wish I could still afford to 4wd in the outback, but the missus and I, are going back to ADV - trail bike( , the bike I have picked is an Himalayan, because, it looks like the trailbikes of yesteryear, and is so rudimentary, that a child could fix it, nothing like the upmarket complicated things you can buy today) riding, it is a damn sight cheaper. Just a little bike under 500cc, for sedate dirt road trips, like we did back in the 70-80's, same size bike that we used on a round OZ trip over 12 months 2up, may even do it again.
Enjoyed the journey.
Really appreciate the huge effort you put into making these vids.
Comments like yours are my reward…glad you enjoy the content.
Thanks Steve, love your work. Knowing you now from both sides of the fence I can say what you see is what get.
thanks for sharing steve stay alive cheers tim
I was reading a book by Len Beadell a few years ago. I remember he spent a few hour at the end of each day pulling tyres off rims and repairing them.
Brilliant Video Steve, watching from a warm UK, looked like our normal weather on the coast. Keep up the great work!!
Hi Paul, glad you enjoyed the vid. The weather changed quickly. Not pleasant. 🥶
7:00 I think 'Tez the Truckie' uploaded this as well.
What a mess.
As other have commented, the caravaner was inexperienced, impatient and uneducated, and the truckie a nob for failing to back off when he had clear vision ahead and behind. Those Harley riders needed clean undies after that! Bloody lucky nobody was killed. I've done all three of these roles driving and you see some crazy stuff.
Excellent video, Thanks Steve
Thank you...glad you enjoyed it.😀
Great piece Steve, thanks.
You're welcome! 😀
Inspirational club mate, what a great variety along the way. I'm slowly getting an old 80's Nissan shorty back on the road so me & the dog can go explore. Thanks for the motivation, long projects take some sticking with at times.
Hi Thanks very much for the trip, in my Arm chair, Cheers, all the best for the rest ***...
Really enjoyed that one Steve. That is my type of exploring. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for another great video Steve. I always enjoy your content. I was thinking about getting a caravan. Might reconsider now and just get a tent or swag.
Hahaha...get a small caravan (good compromise). Thanks for the positive feedback.😀
Good viewing as usual.. thanks Steve. That bloke on the Harley and his mate were bloody lucky!
They were very lucky indeed...
What a great trip. And a great club too.
I was intrigued by the conditions on this drive. It seems that for the most part, it was 2wd even if some parts were a bit close. We all like taking the big rig but if must then a subaru might cut the mustard! I say that because there are a few 2wd cars and utes that get around Rainbow Beach on the beach and amaze the crap out of the general 4wd population who visit. People don't seem to realise that a light 2wd can go most places. It's just that the 4bie can carry the big load of sleeping gear and fishing tack etc, etc and plough through. But a well set up 2wd can pretty much go most places if driven carefully.
One thing to note is that these days with bigger wheel rims and lift kits being run on many rigs, the ruts are far deeper and that often prevents the little 2wd from going places. I did notice that had happened in some places where those ahead of you had created deeper ruts. I was a bit dumbstruck when you said at the end that you were the last one up off the beach, but no one waited for you which I thought was a bit rude.
I never use 4wd on my landcruiser unless I have to and I don't often really have to. I use it on Fraser and in dry sand. I try not to drive in deep mud now that my military days are well past! But one day I would like to test the Subie and just see if it can do some parts although maybe not on Fraser! I think that is pushing it a bit!
We find conventional 2WD's in the most remote parts of this wide brown land. The first thought is 'what were they thinkin'? but then you realize it must have taken some skill to get there in the first place lol. As far as the beach is concerned, they couldn't pull up any earlier with safety. They weren't gunnna leave me behind. Thanks for watching.
Great video again, thanks Steve. We were down at Munglinup at Easter and camped about a km along the beach from where the conveyor belt was. Beautiful sundowner in the deckchairs with no idea the storm that was heading our way. No matter, still better than sitting behind a desk! Glad everyone in your group got home safely. Cheers.
The weather certainly turned quickly…thanks for watching.
Nice job, liked most of the drivin shoes I saw. Although there was one or 2 with open toed shoes. Thats the good bit of travellin with a few vehicles, theres always a work around. Makes me wanna move to W.A. Bit dusty but. Then it turned a bit muddy, nice work thanks m8 good stuff.
Luv It Steve, always enjoy your videos. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoy the Channel content...thanks for watching. 😀
Well done Steve. Another enjoyable, and exciting, adventure.
Some serious lessons to be learnt concerning wheels, tyres and spares.
Keep up the great work. I always enjoy your adventures.
Hi ‘rk, thanks for the positive comments…glad you enjoyed the journey.
I was surprised at the tiny wheel brace and jack used to remove that piece of blue metal .Total lack of preparation for going bush?
Aus is so vast it so hard for the uninitiated to comprehend. You can travel for hours with little to see then beautiful vistas, chasms, gorges, waterholes and bygone history are all around you.
We are blessed here in this country
Very fun episode Steve. Adventure doesn’t mean only two wheels 🍻
Great trip Steve I'm a big fan of all your motor cycle blogs , this trip was just as enjoyable
Hi Brian, glad you enjoy the Channel content…thanks for watching.😊
jeez those bikers were so lucky ! another great vid looks like you guys had alot of fun despite the odd blowout
Fascinating stuff, thanks for sharing your adventures. The mud North of Kalgoorlie on the road to that tin pub (Bandora?) used to be very tricky and greasy when it was wet, so I was a bit concerned when you hit wet weather. All good though. You're not the first to bail from the South coast in winter either, no shame in that because it's a miserable place to be when you're tired and ready to sleep in your own bed again.
That country ! Beautiful beyond belief. Thanks for the adventure and the aerials. Heard there has been a way lot of rain this year to trap the flatlanders?
Another great video Steve, thanks for sharing the trip!
You're welcome! 😀
nice vid. thank you for sharing it with everyone. happy travels be safe
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I really look forward to your videos Steve , varied , great footage and just enjoyable
Good on ya mate
Hi BR, glad you enjoy the varied content...gotta keep mixin' it up. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Cheers Steve 🤙another amazing adventure love your stuff and appreciate all your adventures, glad yourself and group and also bloke on motorbike wasn’t injured in crash 🙏
Another great video Steve. The bloke towing the caravan what the hell was thinking unbelievable. and if I was those 2 bikers I would buy a quick pick they were very lucky. Ride safe
I was camping out there - Yellowdine - just before Easter - an AMAZING area
The whole Goldfields is an amazing area to camp…never had a bush camp I didn’t like.
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@@mongreldogproductions Yes it is and so was much f the area you traveled through. I have been to a lot of those areas over the years and I THANK YOU for taking me along on this trip of yours. Sooo many wonderful memories of years gone by and also places I have not seen!! Looking forward to the next adventure.
Superb video! It had a bit of everything!
Another great adventure, thanks for the video. There are so many remote area options in WA. I agree with the comments below about the caravaner and the two lucky bikers. They must have been shaken up. I wonder if the caravaner was charged. Anyway I always carry 2 spares when remote and on one trip I used both of them and got home with no spares left. You never know what might be around the corner so to speak.
That was a fantastic video really enjoyed it thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
I had the same fault with my work Hilux, there is a 10amp fuse that controls all of those items under the passenger footwell. For my situation a wire had rubbed through behind the dash and was shorting. It took ages for the Auto Sparky to find and fix.
Where is that hut ? That’s awesome
-28.757901, 124.041543
SW Corner of Lake Rason on the Lake Rason Track - SE of Laverton WA.
Holy cow those riders were bloody lucky! That could have been horrific for so many, including you. Keep taking care out there on those roads and in the dirt Steve ;-)
It could have ended very differently…
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I got stranded in Norseman for a couple of months when my kombi engine had a melt down. Lovely people, ghost town, nearly!
its literally where you go to take a dump on your way to the east coast. I wonder if the dingos have found mine yet
Glad those bikers & you guyz were OK after that caravan wreck. I'd seen it on another channel & couldn't believe someone would take such a risk - especially in the back of Bourke. Quite the Adventure yu had, even just allowing for the weather! Where to next??? Keep safe, keep well, stay free!
'Where to next?'...watch this space.
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Great vid mate. Just about impossible to do a trip outback and have no issues. Preparedness is key to having a great trip. You must know your vehicle from top to bottom, that odd tyre and wheel is bizarre. Not the place to find that out. Luckily you were in a group to sort it out. Confirms the need to carry 2 spares out there. 👍
Thanks Steve for another excellent video . Looks like you were travelling pretty light. Would be great if you could talk us through your set up and why you have made the choices you have. Great CDF with the wheel nuts- well done! That transfer of knowledge will undoubtably save someone else down the track. Travel safely and keep up the great work. Cheers
'Would be great if you could talk us through your set up and why you have made the choices you have'. The choices I've made? Quite simple really. Why bring 10 sets of recovery gear, 10 sets of Max Tracs, 10 BBQ Plates, 10 duplicates of the same thing. I bring what I consider to be the essentials on a trip like this without being a burden on the others. I know if I get stuck, there is enough gear within the group to pull me out. Don't get me wrong, I still have the basics (Snatch Strap, Tools, Wheel changing gear, D Shackles, Tow Ropes, chains, compressor, a second spare, spare fuel and water blah, blah, blah). If I was on my own or in a smaller group i would make some changes. Glad you enjoyed the vid...thanks for watching.
Excellent to follow this adventure.. when is the second part..? The run home..
Not this time…I thought I’d try a different strategy this time and just make the one vid. Thanks for watching.
Another great trip video Steve and commentary. At least with the caravan fully opened and spread about it wouldn’t have taken the driver long to find a new pair of jocks, I bet he would have needed them after that. Lucky there were no fatalities let alone the poor guys on the bikes, they probably also needed new jocks. Bit surprised the spare was just a road tyre, but as you said looks like few people have learnt a bit from the group for their next trip.
I think the previous owner must have been all about the ‘image’ and not the practicalities of 4WDriving. All the gear; no idea. 😊
Aeons ago when I was in Zambia and got a long gash in a sidewall it was patched with what we called a gaiter. A new tube was put in and the tyre ran until the tread wore out. Maybe your mates who air down excessively should start to carry spare tubes and gaiters, just a thought….🕊️
I carry spare tubes, I also carry sidewall patch repair gear. It is all stashed away in some remote corner of the 4WD (checked before every trip) 'just in case'. This matter wasn't serious enough for me to bring it out. If it was life or death...different story.
Was through there in the early 60s
No road to Warbrerton then only compass
Had to try and find Len Biddels tracks
Found lots of camels
Try the ConnieSue or Anne Biddel HWYs not the great shortcut
I've done both Connie Sue and the Anne Beadell Highway. Now that I think of it, I have covered all of Len's roads at some stage. He made it possible to travel the Outback. Australia's last great explorer. RIP Len.
As a truckie in the Goldfeilds I see some stupid stuff all the time.
Keep up the great work Steve.
Love your work mate, another great effort.
Hi John, always pleasing to read simple comments like this. It makes all the effort and hard work worthwhile. Thank you.
16:08 the "thunderbox hole," did the Australian Army call it the same thing as we did in NZ?
Keep up the good work, your vids are always interesting as are the locations on that vast island you live on. Living in NZ we will never comprehend the size of Australia, August/September next year we will get a small taste of it, north on the Ghan and then drive back.
Anthony
Hi Anthony, yes, we called it the thunder box but in this case the whole was for the fire pit. Enjoy your taste of Oz later in the year.
Nearly 90 k in views ,, must be doing something right mate . Always enjoy and appreciate your efforts. Thanks for sharing again.
Hi GR, not sure why did Vid did so well…maybe the Thumbnail pricked their interest. What attracted you to click on the Link (Market Research Survey…😂😂😂).
Thanks for watching.
@@mongreldogproductions I watch all your vids but sure the thumbnail peaked the interests. I'm sure there'll be plenty that stick around after. You make great content that really captures the traveling bug.
Can you imagine this activity happening in 50 years time with 4WD EV's? Unless there is a miraculous development in battery technology, this will be a fond memory.
They will need an additional four-wheel-drive to tow the diesel generator
technology stops for nobody. it will happen sooner than we all think. case in point: hard drives used to be absolutely tiny capacities and take up a full pallet in volume. now you can get literally millions of times the capacity in a tiny microsd. I just wish we had kept with electric vehicles when they were invented in the 1900's, we would probably have thousands of km of range by now if we had avoided combustion engines and worked on battery tech instead for the last 100 years. oh well
Bikies did a good job at pulling up
They did...and lived to tell about it later!
Passing road trains looks challenging and deadly. Glad the casualty was only the caravan. Great adventure. I have the same lug nut issue that I will resolve Monday. You did a adventure bike kit video. Have you ever done that with your 4x4? Thanks so much for the tour.
Hi TJoat, 4x4 kit??? The Hilux is pretty standard. I'm not a 'Farkle' kinda guy. The suspension has been done (standard 2 inch lift), the bull bar, a couple of extra 12v sockets for power, the back seat has been removed and the fridge occupies that area, slightly bigger and wider tyres...other than that, its pretty standard. Doesnt even have carpet on the inside! Thanks for watching.
Passing isnt challenging, especially if you have a 2 way and communicate with them. also dont be overtaking when theres dips in the road or you'll end up like old mate no home.
Very good clad you got your nuts back enjoy
I couldn’t imagine life without my nuts…I love a happy ending.😂
Well put,
Great job of editing this video 👌
Thanks for the positive feedback…glad you enjoyed the vid.
One of those almost clipped the front of my truck on Ocean drive Perth last long weekend .
It's a jungle out there...stay safe!
A wreck abandoned on the side of the track is a fair dinkum community resource 👍 Jeez I bet those poor Harley riders made a brown mess of their leathers
That caravan crash is turning up all over RUclips. That's a bad way to end a holiday. We've all made mistakes and it was good no one was injured all killed. It could have gone so much worse.
24:50 Ahhh, you should probably check all the fuses before you start ripping your car apart. A simple cheap bulb tester is handy. You don't even need to pull the fuses, and there's no point ripping the dash apart if there's no power at the fuse box.
Beyond that a circuit diagram is handy, if you can coax it out of the dealer or some other source. Basic fault finding is to trace the circuits back until you find the system that is the problem and that can be done at the fuse box in the first case. I'm guessing it was one of the ACC bus fuses that was OC considering it took out a few systems (cluster, controls, window winders). There's actually usually three fuses on this circuit, ACC main, one for vehicle accessory position, and one that turns all on. You should only start ripping things apart once you know what you're looking for. It's really easy to tie yourself up in knots with electrical problems, because sometimes it doesn't make a lot of sense until you work out where the problem is, and you only get there by thinking logically.
Do you tend to get more sidewall punctures when your aired down, Vs normal highway pressure of 40 psi etc ? Great video, what a wreck at the start 😳
The damaged sidewalls are usually due to taking the wrong line...no other reason. Just have to keep your speed down once you've aired down. Thanks for watching.
Don’t be gone to long old mate you don’t want the milk to go off keep up the good work cheers
'Milk' is a dirty word in our Household lol...cant imagine why???
One of the reasons I'm not travelling atm.
Prawn like that, leaving nowhere to go.
Great vid mate 👍✌️👏👌💁
G'day Steve, big fan of your channel. Are you doing the border run or desert raid to Jupiter Well this year ? I'm thinking about it, maybe the border run and then Jupiter Well as they're a week apart.
Regards, Ian.
Hi Ian, The plan was Jupiter Well….I believe they are one week apart by design to enable Riders to attend both. See you on the other side!
Good effort again. How lucky were those bike riders ?
Great trip. I can't get out to that awesome hut as I only have a 2wd RTV ute. She is a game old thing but there are limits. I might have to get a proper 4wd at some stage to explore these tracks as it looked like a lot of fun. A miracle that nobody was killed or even hurt in that accident. Even in a normal car it is dicey overtaking road trains sometimes and discretion is the better part of valour in that situation. If you are going to tow then even more so. If you want to rush then you shouldn't be towing anyway - silly guy.
Read some of the old books about the Redex Trials those blokes went everywhere on 2WD and all made it home.
Motor Vehicles are too complicated for the Bush now days.
Maybe the Operators are as well.
G'day Steve, good trip you run there mate. Do you know if anyone in Victoria does something similar ?
I am a member of a 4WD Club. Most Clubs are quite active doing day runs, weekends away or extended trips. If you were interested, do a Google Search for Clubs in your area. Something will come up. Glad you enjoyed our journey. Thanks for watching.
John Cardogan from Autoexpert youtube channel covered this story in regards to the inherent risks of driving caravans in this manner.
The boys on the bikes were so lucky to not get taken out.
I’m sure they would agree with you…
Hog riders are so tame these days. When I was a kid I was fearfull of them - probably from movies. Could hear them before seeing them.
Total impatience was the cause of caravan crash .
Not having enough time to complete trips means your under pressure to go fast everywhere. .
Would have overtaken anything they could and then you see them pull up at the next road house . Lucky to be alive .
Maybe…others would argue that the truckie could have backed off just a little. Either way, I agree, lucky to be alive. Thanks for watching.
Makes me scared taking a superfluously equiped 4x4 into remote places . Makes you appreciate a simple window winder .
It's pretty hard to find anything without power windows nowadays...unless your driving something older then pre 2005. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@mongreldogproductions yes I have agonised over the same problems .. untill you come across an old stattion ute with 3 different rim sizes and runs for 15yrs with the transfer case and diffs packed with grease because the oil seals are busted .
Great vid just stumbled across ya yep i hit that subscriber button and the bell cheers 👍
Welcome to the Channel...sit down, buckle up, enjoy the ride!😀
Great video. Caravans are great and fantastic for lots of people. I own one. But the number of times I have seen rotten drivers is more normal than the exception. People who drive too fast, who over take, who don't pull over or slow in over taking lanes to let faster traffic past. The proof is in the insurance premiums. My caravan costs more than double my trailerable yacht! Same value
as soon as the overtaking lanes appear, all of a sudden everyone who was doing 30 under the limit decide they now want to do the proper limit. These people need a clip around the ear for such insolence.
Absolute cracka of an episode steve
Hi OM, glad you enjoyed the vid...thanks for the positive feedback.
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crazy adventure.
All I could think of was those motorcycle riders holy son of a nutcracker they are lucky
Those belts are when ya gunna get tyres spiked. Keep ya eyes open for the spikes they use to keep the belt in place. And 14psi on sand.
@@stuartbirchall3971 Good advice…
So, they blew themselves up with blasting jelly? Whether its bikes or 4 wheelers ,I always like watching your videos, Steve.
Hi Bill, thanks for your continued support over the years…glad you continue to enjoy the content.😊
Tyrer sizes make me giggle.. your front diff is working all the time regardless of tyre size 😂. An inch difference would only make a difference over the life time of the ute . What would be more of an issue is the smaller rim would tend to spin more in hard going. Looking at some of the slow mo shots ,some of those tryes are way to soft
Hi Paul, glad you found the vid amusing although it wasn't my intention. I dont make this stuff up...
www.quora.com/Can-I-run-2-different-size-tires-on-a-4x4#:~:text=Can%20you%20run%20different%20size,a%20bind%20in%20the%20driveline.
Most times 4WDrivers are criticised for running tyres too hard. We were negotiating a range of different track conditions including patches of soft sand. Thanks for watching.😀
My first video, loved it. Looking for others. God Bless.
Welcome to the Channel….sit down, strap in, enjoy the ride!
Thanks for watching.
bet those two fella's on the motorbikes at the start , had to check and re-check their under crackers for any deposits made that day
One second away from possible death…a life changing moment.😮
@@mongreldogproductions reality of life i'm afraid
31:55 Tires --- what duckin' sake what were they thinking? Out in that country they should have 5 rims and tires the exactly the same . The first thing to check and test after getting a new (especially second hand )vehicle has to be the wheels/rims/jack and jack tools .
I have gone from 2016 Suzuki grand vitara 18" (stupid bloody things) down to 16" original steel rims because there are more 16" rims/wheels around . The 16" are high profile 225/75
If there is an organizer/leader of that mob THEY should have checked such basic stuff on all vehicles on a trip like that. No wonder so many into trouble out there
You likely know this about the caravan crash --- happy to say one less the road 'cause no one was hurt . Passing where they shouldn't ; clipped the front of the truck , and rest is history. Time they need an MC license or a special trailer license