Part 1 of 3 of my final preparations before heading off on my 2018 trip around Australia. If you're looking for Wolf Pack boxes, visit www.expeditioncentre.com.au and search for "wolf pack" for a great selection of boxes and drawer systems to suit.
Great to see you off again on another big trip in DEF93 Brett - we will be enjoying your updates. Trip prep is 80% of the adventure and you sure have that covered mate! All the best and safe travels! Warren and Colleen.
Been watching your videos for years getting inspiration for my own trips, always full of really useful and thought-through information, appreciate you sharing! All the best with your expedition, Brett, safe travels!
Hey Brett i met you at a meet and great in Ipswich last month if you remember. All the best mate. Safe travels and hope to catch up with you one day. Enjoy your amazing trip that the rest of us can only dream about!
Quality content thanks Brett always inspiring, so much wonderful wilderness and terrain to explore in this awesome country, looking forward to your upcoming expedition videos 👍
Really refreshing to see such a straightforward setup using boxes. I do the same and it’s amazing how you can get everything you need even into a 90 like mine. I even have room to take my own firewood, I don’t sleep in the car though as I have a tent but that packs up really small. It’s enjoyable to watch ‘kit porn’ vids with all the expensive drawers and kitchens and awnings and stuff but you can either do without them or make something perfectly functional yourself which does what you need. Really looking forward to seeing your new adventures Brett. Rock and roll!
To save space in my fridge, I invested in a 12v vacuum sealer for meat products. In the end, I can fit more into my fridge and the meat lasts just that little bit longer. Something you should perhaps consider.
I now take a cordless grinder with thin cut off wheels and a flap disc. Last two trips I have used it for weld preparation and steel adjustment, prior to welding (broken diff housing!!!) I also take a ‘Clicker’ fuel pump. It’s handy for transferring fuel between Jerry’s and your car (saves lifting) and if your injector pump fails to ‘suck’ the fuel up and you are stranded, the pump is an option to push diesel into the pump, then the distribution to the cylinders can still function and ‘get you home’ (works on a Landcruiser.... anyway) Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next Instalment.
Hi Brett, met you at the ASPW meet and greet (the guy with the long beard!). Another great video, I also use boxes, drawers are too heavy and expensive!! Look forward to the next video. Cheers Scott
Roaming The Outback yes Brett,my Defender(Olla)is going really well,no complaints at all.Put a new fuel pump,and pressure regulator on a little while back,and it's due for an engine service any time now,but I'm not complaining 👍 Really overdue for a proper overland trip,but been going bush for the weekends,and that's better than no trips at all. All the best mate😊 P.S.Is there another Defender Day coming anytime soon?
Hi Bret, I’d like to offer you two pieces of advice that I’m sure you’re already fully aware of. 1, butane is next to useless in the cold. 2, check out ‘Scrubba wash bag’. Ideal for solo travel. All the best ;)
Yes I had issues with Butane on my last trip freezing up, but I'm hoping as I'm not heading so far south this trip it won't be as cold. scrubba looks like a great piece of kit. Thanks
Yes I think you can message me, or email me on my website. 32 is a ripe age. Just realised mine is 25yo, though I've practically rebuilt or upgraded the whole driveline now.
Hey Brett, Have you tried cryovacing your spares and fluids that way you can store them anywhere without the rattle. That is what I do when I go away and you don't have to worry about the glad bags splitting.
no mate never thought of that. Don't have too many rattles from my spares box anyways.. it's pretty chockers. Interesting idea though to keep 'em clean and dry.
1) With your cordless drill, ensure you leave the power switch in the middle (off) position to prevent the battery being drained. 2) First Aid kits are often useless. Buy a box or bag and fill it with the things you want and need. NB : First Aid kit makers fill their boxes with cheap high profit products you don't need.
Always got my drill in the middle position. Good tip Ade. Loads of stuff in the first aid kit I'll never need, though have stocked up on snake bite bandages and plasters.
There's stuff to a road train! Not for a poor Land Rover Defender! KKKKK Now, seriously, we have to go prepared for the unexpected, and we always end up taking what we do not need and always keep something at home that we need !!!!!! My last trips have been made of motorbike(world tour), I had already forgotten the amount of junk that takes in a 4X4! I would like to emphasize the tubes, many people do not take and need! without a doubt, that you GO prepared! Cheers.
Hi mate great videos recently found your channel and i think it is terrific. Can i ask where you get the black storage containers from? They look awesome what do you think of them?
Thats an insane amount of spares. I thought mine was extensive. The one thing that surprises me is there no Alternator or cvs some of most important spares. Sometimes the spares get way to excessive. If you do a massive service and overall of the vechile before a big trip you really shouldn't need to carry that much. For me I wouldn't carry welder if something serious cracks you really shouldn't drive on it. Realistically you are not going to fully replace and assembly a rear axle and bearings in the bush. For me I need a press to do it anyways. Go kit but personally a bit overkill.
I have replaced my own bearings in the bush on a rear axle. They just tap out with common tools. It's a Land Rover. I continue to modify my kit with the more experience I gain. I don't carry an alternator as I could drive my car without one, using solar to top up the battery till I get to the nearest town. And I no longer carry CV's as I upgraded my front pair with the strongest LR every produced. Welding.. If I break down, I'd rather have a go at fixing it then pay someone thousands to come rescue my car... but now I only have 2 batteries instead of 3, its unlikely I would risk it. Though I do get a big service before I depart, at the end of the day,.. it's a Land Rover! ;-)
Only discovered your videos a week ago and ive binge watched a heap of them. How many kilometers has your defender covered in total, and how many kilometers did it original motor do? I will be following this new adventure of yours with great interest, thanks for taking us along!
Hey Brett.... great video once again, very informative.... I noticed u had a spare uni joint with u but I didn’t see any tools that would help u change a uni on the side of the (if it were to happen) How would u go about changing a damaged uni? May I suggest a decent size G clamp and associated sockets in your toolkit to help u should the situation arise?
I have a 9in g-clamp in the tool kit which is hopefully big enough, and a full socket set in the car. My daily inspection should pick up a wearing uni joint before it fails, enough time to get to a mechanic like I did last time in 2015. At the end of the day i'll have all the time in the world to figure it out. Thanks
Sounds good... another thing I learned from a recent trip is to take one of those infrared Temperature sensor Tools. Found it very helpful in picking up changes in any Wheel Bearing and/or Uni-Joint Temps throughout our trip. A mate had one with him and when got back home I went out a bought one as its a quick and easy way to pick up any potential issues
i use the spot tracker, and Spotwalla to log the data, then screen capture the map off spotwalla and paste in photoshop and stitch the photos together. There's probably an easier way but that's my workaround.
I have the jumper leads but no soldering iron. Did have a 12v one but threw it out.. utterly useless. I think crimping will suffice for emergency repairs.
Late reply, however it seems you carry a lot of stuff for just 1 person travelling in Australia. For example, change your water pump before leaving in the final service, throw the new clutch cylinders on & the chances of them failing, even on a 50,000km trip in a Land Rover, is greatly reduced. Unfortunately, total self sufficiency comes at the cost of carrying so much stuff you'll never actually use so although you are travelling remote, you still go into towns for your laundry where you could source parts if you really needed as you don't have that many time related deadlines to make. Doesn't really matter financially if you buy the parts to keep on board or buy as you need so that could be a start as I know you had weight concerns with this trip. For reference, I know of 2 people travelling globally in a Defender with a pop top roof & a DIY Hesch style interior made using a Connect-It aluminium frame (Bunnings) which converts into a bed when they fold the middle row seats down. Their fully loaded weight for remote travel is just over 2800kg. They also have the 60% part of the 2nd row seats completely free to use in normal running should they wish to take anyone extra for a while. Maybe an idea for Version 3.. Anyway, hope you're having an awesome trip & stay safe out there 👍
Very true mate, and I had thought of that. In 12 years I've never had a water pump fail anyway, and generally speaking I replace it every 4 years as routine maintenance. Just part of me can't stand the thought breaking down on some bush track and having to wait a few days for the local RACQ contractor to make their way out to recover me for something so simple as a pump or clutch. Otherwise, yes i could just replace them pre-trip departure and it should be ok. Wish I could be at 2800kg!.. though all the extra solar and battery for video editing plus film gear takes up space and weight.. plus I think 3 boxes of dynamat probably lost me 30kgs of payload. Future changes would be to replace all solar panels with slim units. Thanks!
Unless your clutch plate disintegrates you'll never be stuck due to it as you can drive without your clutch pedal (important skill to learn for self recovery & I had to show some guys how to do it recently on the oodnadatta track after they lost a hydraulic pipe) so don't stress about that 👍 Have a Google for the Hesch defender interiors & you're definitely capable of making something similar using that Connect-It stuff for the frame (sikaflexed & riveted joints) with a thin marine ply covering for the vertical surfaces & doors (also sikaflexed & riveted) & only 12mm ply for the seat/bed. They have a large flap that opens out to be an internal table on the taller unit when sat on the lower box, which would be good for your on the road editing & another one on the opposite side that corresponds with the gull-wing so they can access the cooking gear from the outside when at camp. It's probably the best set up Defender I've been in & was pretty cheap to DIY compared to some of the commercially available camper modules. It also weighs very little & made them really think about what to pack so would probably be a good thing for you to attempt for trip 3
This is the kind of thing they made, but instead of the pull out table & 3 doors above they have one flap covering them which folds down. If you look at the image gallery you can see how it all works together giving quite a bit of storage & a bed if necessary. Very clever system to use the space effectively & lightweight too 👍 www.offroad-hesch.at/produkt/innenausbau-defender-family-big-case-tourer/
They've proven themselves sufficiently reliable regardless of all the electronics. As long as it has a service history and you check known issues I see no reason why it couldn't give you many years of service.
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Part 1 of 3 of my final preparations before heading off on my 2018 trip around Australia. If you're looking for Wolf Pack boxes, visit www.expeditioncentre.com.au and search for "wolf pack" for a great selection of boxes and drawer systems to suit.
QRoaming The Outback
I wouldn’t expect anything less from Gareth Keenan’s brother, very comprehensive, well done mate.
i hope you and ronny dahl cross paths soon. would love to see your defender on his modified series.
When I reach Perth I'll message him.
Great to see you off again on another big trip in DEF93 Brett - we will be enjoying your updates. Trip prep is 80% of the adventure and you sure have that covered mate! All the best and safe travels! Warren and Colleen.
Thanks guys. Hopefully will bump into you somewhere along the way.
Been watching your videos for years getting inspiration for my own trips, always full of really useful and thought-through information, appreciate you sharing! All the best with your expedition, Brett, safe travels!
Thanks for your continued support Gareth!
So excited for more Outback videos!
Hey Brett i met you at a meet and great in Ipswich last month if you remember. All the best mate. Safe travels and hope to catch up with you one day. Enjoy your amazing trip that the rest of us can only dream about!
Thanks Marvin. should be an epic trip. Keep hitting the tracks for weekenders with your family.
Roaming The Outback Cheers. Sure will mate!
Quality content thanks Brett always inspiring, so much wonderful wilderness and terrain to explore in this awesome country, looking forward to your upcoming expedition videos 👍
Really refreshing to see such a straightforward setup using boxes. I do the same and it’s amazing how you can get everything you need even into a 90 like mine. I even have room to take my own firewood, I don’t sleep in the car though as I have a tent but that packs up really small. It’s enjoyable to watch ‘kit porn’ vids with all the expensive drawers and kitchens and awnings and stuff but you can either do without them or make something perfectly functional yourself which does what you need. Really looking forward to seeing your new adventures Brett. Rock and roll!
Thanks mate. Yes simple saves a lot of money, meaning more for adventures.
Have a great trip , I’ll be watching
Cheers Brett, this gave me a really good idea of some essentials I need to invest in as a beginner.
Thanks for watching George
Wow Brett its amazing how well prepare you are, wish the best and looking forward to see your new videos....
Thanks mate. Let's hope I've prepared for all the right things.
To save space in my fridge, I invested in a 12v vacuum sealer for meat products. In the end, I can fit more into my fridge and the meat lasts just that little bit longer. Something you should perhaps consider.
Sounds like a good idea for those long stretches between country towns.
Highly recommend a vacuum sealer. You can keep meat in the fridge for up to four weeks without the need for freezing
Wow!! Great Video!
Cheers Brett and best of luck with the trip and look forward to your video updates :-)
I now take a cordless grinder with thin cut off wheels and a flap disc.
Last two trips I have used it for weld preparation and steel adjustment, prior to welding (broken diff housing!!!) I also take a
‘Clicker’ fuel pump. It’s handy for transferring fuel between Jerry’s and your car (saves lifting) and if your injector pump fails to ‘suck’ the fuel up and you are stranded, the pump is an option to push diesel into the pump, then the distribution to the cylinders can still function and ‘get you home’ (works on a Landcruiser.... anyway)
Keep up the good work.
Looking forward to the next
Instalment.
Sounds like your well prepared. I carry a spare fuel lift pump just in case though haven't had any issues yet in that department.
Well done mate, picked up a few tips, keep them coming ............
Another great vid. Thanks Brett Safe travels
Thanks mate.
Great tip man! :D
Wow Brett, a virtual traveling auto repair shop! I like. You use that diaelectric grease for connections? I've learned to like that stuff. Wha'
Massive information. Thank You.
Thanks for watching.
Hi Brett, met you at the ASPW meet and greet (the guy with the long beard!). Another great video, I also use boxes, drawers are too heavy and expensive!! Look forward to the next video.
Cheers
Scott
Thanks Scott.
Really interesting vid and thanks for sharing your ideas. Steve
Thanks for watching Steve.
Nice mate. Good information
Very helpful. Thanks Brett.
Glad to see you went with tbe jiggle hose filler idea ;)
Good vid cheers.
Yes it was a good idea. My back hasn't been the best, so anything that saves me moving something heavy is a benefit.
Roaming The Outback no worries , I've pinched a few of your ideas so glad i could return one!
Sounds AWESOME Brett,lets see where you end up👍😊
Thanks Wayne. How's your Defender goin?
Roaming The Outback yes Brett,my Defender(Olla)is going really well,no complaints at all.Put a new fuel pump,and pressure regulator on a little while back,and it's due for an engine service any time now,but I'm not complaining 👍
Really overdue for a proper overland trip,but been going bush for the weekends,and that's better than no trips at all.
All the best mate😊
P.S.Is there another Defender Day coming anytime soon?
not that I'd heard of.. but keep an eye on AULRO for any hint of a trip.
Roaming The Outback 👍
Wow, fantastic video.
Hi Bret, I’d like to offer you two pieces of advice that I’m sure you’re already fully aware of.
1, butane is next to useless in the cold.
2, check out ‘Scrubba wash bag’. Ideal for solo travel.
All the best ;)
Yes I had issues with Butane on my last trip freezing up, but I'm hoping as I'm not heading so far south this trip it won't be as cold. scrubba looks like a great piece of kit. Thanks
Always look forward to the updates, my 110 is 32 years young, had two years of adventure so far and two years of giving it TLC.
Can you PM on here?
Yes I think you can message me, or email me on my website. 32 is a ripe age. Just realised mine is 25yo, though I've practically rebuilt or upgraded the whole driveline now.
Great video. Well prepared 👌🏼
Hey Brett, Have you tried cryovacing your spares and fluids that way you can store them anywhere without the rattle. That is what I do when I go away and you don't have to worry about the glad bags splitting.
no mate never thought of that. Don't have too many rattles from my spares box anyways.. it's pretty chockers. Interesting idea though to keep 'em clean and dry.
good job mate
1) With your cordless drill, ensure you leave the power switch in the middle (off) position to prevent the battery being drained.
2) First Aid kits are often useless. Buy a box or bag and fill it with the things you want and need. NB : First Aid kit makers fill their boxes with cheap high profit products you don't need.
Always got my drill in the middle position. Good tip Ade. Loads of stuff in the first aid kit I'll never need, though have stocked up on snake bite bandages and plasters.
thanks for sharing brett. good vid
Thanks Rona
Great video Mate! Beaware that the tire repair kit rubber cement / vulcanizing glue will 'go off' after 18 months even if kept closed.🤠
Mmm.. then all mine are probably expired! Hopefully something will stick out of the tubes I'm carrying. Thanks for the tip!
There's stuff to a road train! Not for a poor Land Rover Defender! KKKKK
Now, seriously, we have to go prepared for the unexpected, and we always end up taking what we do not need and always keep something at home that we need !!!!!! My last trips have been made of motorbike(world tour), I had already forgotten the amount of junk that takes in a 4X4! I would like to emphasize the tubes, many people do not take and need! without a doubt, that you GO prepared! Cheers.
thanks for watching. I envy your minimal motorbike packing.
Hi mate great videos recently found your channel and i think it is terrific. Can i ask where you get the black storage containers from? They look awesome what do you think of them?
Bought mine from the www.expeditioncentre.com.au Wolf pack boxes, very strong, great for travel.
Roaming The Outback thanks buddy for that keep it up!
Thats an insane amount of spares. I thought mine was extensive. The one thing that surprises me is there no Alternator or cvs some of most important spares. Sometimes the spares get way to excessive. If you do a massive service and overall of the vechile before a big trip you really shouldn't need to carry that much. For me I wouldn't carry welder if something serious cracks you really shouldn't drive on it. Realistically you are not going to fully replace and assembly a rear axle and bearings in the bush. For me I need a press to do it anyways. Go kit but personally a bit overkill.
I have replaced my own bearings in the bush on a rear axle. They just tap out with common tools. It's a Land Rover. I continue to modify my kit with the more experience I gain. I don't carry an alternator as I could drive my car without one, using solar to top up the battery till I get to the nearest town. And I no longer carry CV's as I upgraded my front pair with the strongest LR every produced. Welding.. If I break down, I'd rather have a go at fixing it then pay someone thousands to come rescue my car... but now I only have 2 batteries instead of 3, its unlikely I would risk it. Though I do get a big service before I depart, at the end of the day,.. it's a Land Rover! ;-)
@@RoamingTheOutback do you have insurance that covers the recovery and long distance towing? My insurance covers me for those situations.
Only discovered your videos a week ago and ive binge watched a heap of them. How many kilometers has your defender covered in total, and how many kilometers did it original motor do? I will be following this new adventure of yours with great interest, thanks for taking us along!
380000km in total, around 370000km before total engine rebuild due to stuffed crankshaft keyway. Thanks for joining me on my adventure.
Hey Brett.... great video once again, very informative.... I noticed u had a spare uni joint with u but I didn’t see any tools that would help u change a uni on the side of the (if it were to happen)
How would u go about changing a damaged uni? May I suggest a decent size G clamp and associated sockets in your toolkit to help u should the situation arise?
I have a 9in g-clamp in the tool kit which is hopefully big enough, and a full socket set in the car. My daily inspection should pick up a wearing uni joint before it fails, enough time to get to a mechanic like I did last time in 2015. At the end of the day i'll have all the time in the world to figure it out. Thanks
Sounds good... another thing I learned from a recent trip is to take one of those infrared Temperature sensor Tools. Found it very helpful in picking up changes in any Wheel Bearing and/or Uni-Joint Temps throughout our trip. A mate had one with him and when got back home I went out a bought one as its a quick and easy way to pick up any potential issues
Great video, have you ever weighed your vehicle fully loaded to see what extra weight your Landy is pulling?
GVM discussed in part 2. currently at gvm when fully loaded.
Interesting video. What type of jack do you carry for wheel changes?
a bottle jack and hi-lift jack.
Roaming The Outback thanks. Yeah I think a bottle jack is the way to go. I carry a small trolley jack but it's heavy and quite bulky. Cheers.
Hi Brett, what do you use to log your GPS points for the map? Could you make a vid of that operation as I can’t find info anywhere.
i use the spot tracker, and Spotwalla to log the data, then screen capture the map off spotwalla and paste in photoshop and stitch the photos together. There's probably an easier way but that's my workaround.
Hi Brett, do you have high amp jumper leads in your kit and a butane soldering iron kit and solder?
I have the jumper leads but no soldering iron. Did have a 12v one but threw it out.. utterly useless. I think crimping will suffice for emergency repairs.
Late reply, however it seems you carry a lot of stuff for just 1 person travelling in Australia. For example, change your water pump before leaving in the final service, throw the new clutch cylinders on & the chances of them failing, even on a 50,000km trip in a Land Rover, is greatly reduced. Unfortunately, total self sufficiency comes at the cost of carrying so much stuff you'll never actually use so although you are travelling remote, you still go into towns for your laundry where you could source parts if you really needed as you don't have that many time related deadlines to make. Doesn't really matter financially if you buy the parts to keep on board or buy as you need so that could be a start as I know you had weight concerns with this trip. For reference, I know of 2 people travelling globally in a Defender with a pop top roof & a DIY Hesch style interior made using a Connect-It aluminium frame (Bunnings) which converts into a bed when they fold the middle row seats down. Their fully loaded weight for remote travel is just over 2800kg. They also have the 60% part of the 2nd row seats completely free to use in normal running should they wish to take anyone extra for a while. Maybe an idea for Version 3..
Anyway, hope you're having an awesome trip & stay safe out there 👍
Very true mate, and I had thought of that. In 12 years I've never had a water pump fail anyway, and generally speaking I replace it every 4 years as routine maintenance. Just part of me can't stand the thought breaking down on some bush track and having to wait a few days for the local RACQ contractor to make their way out to recover me for something so simple as a pump or clutch. Otherwise, yes i could just replace them pre-trip departure and it should be ok. Wish I could be at 2800kg!.. though all the extra solar and battery for video editing plus film gear takes up space and weight.. plus I think 3 boxes of dynamat probably lost me 30kgs of payload. Future changes would be to replace all solar panels with slim units. Thanks!
Unless your clutch plate disintegrates you'll never be stuck due to it as you can drive without your clutch pedal (important skill to learn for self recovery & I had to show some guys how to do it recently on the oodnadatta track after they lost a hydraulic pipe) so don't stress about that 👍
Have a Google for the Hesch defender interiors & you're definitely capable of making something similar using that Connect-It stuff for the frame (sikaflexed & riveted joints) with a thin marine ply covering for the vertical surfaces & doors (also sikaflexed & riveted) & only 12mm ply for the seat/bed. They have a large flap that opens out to be an internal table on the taller unit when sat on the lower box, which would be good for your on the road editing & another one on the opposite side that corresponds with the gull-wing so they can access the cooking gear from the outside when at camp. It's probably the best set up Defender I've been in & was pretty cheap to DIY compared to some of the commercially available camper modules. It also weighs very little & made them really think about what to pack so would probably be a good thing for you to attempt for trip 3
This is the kind of thing they made, but instead of the pull out table & 3 doors above they have one flap covering them which folds down. If you look at the image gallery you can see how it all works together giving quite a bit of storage & a bed if necessary. Very clever system to use the space effectively & lightweight too 👍
www.offroad-hesch.at/produkt/innenausbau-defender-family-big-case-tourer/
Hi Brett
How much does your vehicle weigh when fully loaded? And what is its GVM?
It’s GVM is 3050kg and it’s pretty much that when fully loaded. He covers it in the next video
Yes as Ian has said. I'm on GVM now when fully loaded with full fuel tanks. Explained in detail in part 2
What do you think about the td5 engine? I think to buy a used with 180,000kms
They've proven themselves sufficiently reliable regardless of all the electronics. As long as it has a service history and you check known issues I see no reason why it couldn't give you many years of service.
Thank you very much for the quick reply. Have a good trip. A big hug from Portugal.
What Size Axe is your Fiskas mate?
Hi 👋
If you have a Toyota skip box 2 😂
Conservative estimates of overall cost for all your travel gear, excluding food and fuel?, great explanation of required safety gear etc, ❤️🦘🦘🦘
I don't want to know! haha.. probably a few grand.